Stylish Road Trip: INTERMIX Somerset Collection Mall

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The second day of our Stylish Road Trip to Troy, Michigan started nice and early. After a quick breakfast at our hotel, Kim, Sharon, and I wasted no time…we had places to be! More specifically – Somerset Collection Mall! Having never been to Somerset before, I had no idea what to expect…but the moment we entered the shopping centre’s massive gleaming lobby, I knew I’d love it there.

Split into two parts (high-end South, and more affordable North), Somerset Collection is a shopper’s paradise. With stores like INTERMIX, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, J.Crew, Nordstrom, Ann Taylor, LOFT, among many others, it’s no surprise that the girls and I ended up spending close to 11 hours at the mall. Yes, you read that right – ELEVEN HOURS of shopping…straight! And that’s not counting our late-night visit to Target! Yup, that’s just how we do.

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And though we spent hours at Somerset, one of my most memorable experiences that day was definitely shopping at INTERMIX! With a huge selection and a great mix of my favorite brands, I’m pretty sure we spent at least 3 hours with the lovely and stylish INTERMIX team. They were incredibly helpful, and so much fun to hang out with, that time just flew by! And getting treated like royalty was icing on the already awesome YSL/Proenza/Missoni cake. Not only did the girls and I get exceptional customer service, we also received goodies, sweets, and champagne too! I could definitely get used to that!

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Luckily for us, there’s an INTERMIX store in Toronto as well…so next time I am in need of a perfect pair of Rag & Bone jeans, or another YSL arty oval ring, that’s where I’ll be!

After a whirlwind shopping experience at INTERMIX, the girls and I continued our tour de Somerset…but I’ll leave that for the next post. In the meantime, check out some of the drool-worthy pieces we found at INTERMIX! Like that YSL cuff on major sale…or that sleek Equipment blouse…Can you tell I’m going through a withdrawal here?

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(Yves) Saint Laurent Paris – New Logo Released

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When I first heard about Yves Saint Laurent being renamed to Saint Laurent Paris, I bristled. Actually, I might’ve dramatically exclaimed something like “Blasphemy!” and “Nah-uh!”. Just like thousands of YSL fans out there, I was not happy (to say the least).

But, unfortunately, the brand, the logo, and the decision are not mine to make, so…here it is – the new logo of Saint Laurent Paris – simple and minimalistic – going back to the brand’s RTW  Saint Laurent rive gauche roots. Do I like it? I guess it’s ok…But I honestly don’t think that it’s even half as good as the amazingness that was the original YSL monogram.

What do you think of this switcheroo and the new logo? Are you sad that the brand’s ready-to-wear will no longer be adorned with the now iconic YSL monogram? Share in the comments.

Photo Credits: Saint Laurent Paris Facebook

Wishlist: Small Frame Bags

Some trends literally make me grimace in terror (cough*clogs*cough), while with others I am instantly drawn and…sold. Such is the case with the new non-it-it-bag – The Small Frame Bag. Having watched my Style Fille fave Diane Kruger toting the above Hermès version for a while now, I’ve made a mental note to keep my eye open for a mere mortal affordable option for myself. But once I’ve spotted one at Zara, the flurry of doubts clouded my judgement and I walked away empty handed.

My main concern? Lack of space. In our ever-so-fast-paced world of iPhones, iPads, and other useless-ish crap, I find myself struggling with an idea of a small frame bag. There’s just too much stuff I tote around on a daily basis to be able to minimize it all to fit into a tiny rectangle of leather. So I ask you, stylish Style Blog readers, do you think small frame bags’ chicness outweighs their lack of practicality? Take the poll below!

What do you think about the new Small Frame Bag trend?

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Photo Credits: Tommy Ton