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Zara Woman November 2011 Lookbook

I haven’t done a Zara lookbook post in a while…mostly because I haven’t seen one that made me go “Whoa!” in a while…like this one. Absolutely in love with all the printed pants, tops, and skirts…and even more in love with the styling of the entire lookbook. Prints on prints? Dressy plaid? Feathers, snakeskin, tie-dye, and moto-boots? Yes, yes, and yes, please!

Do you like Zara’s November 2011 lookbook? Or is it too man-repellant for you? Share in the comments.

Photo Credits: Zara (via Nitrolicious)

Barbara Bui at The Bay

Last week, the uber-chic French designer Barbara Bui paid a visit to The Room at The Bay to present her swoon-worthy Spring 2012 collection, soon to be available at The Room. Unfortunately, I missed most of Barbara’s interview with Jeanne Beker, so I’ll let the clothes speak for themselves.

Fall 2011 collection is available at The Room right now, so make sure to stop by and check it out in person. It really is so good!

More photos after the jump!

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UGG Australia First Toronto Store Launch

A couple of years ago, when I was looking for a pair of UGG boots in my size, I simply could not find them anywhere. Well, fast forward to this month, and lucky Torontonians now have an entire store dedicated to the comfy Australian boots, smack dab in the middle of Yorkville (23 St Thomas St)!

The store carries a wide selection of women’s, men’s, and kid’s shoes, as well as accessories. And if regular UGGs aren’t your steeze, I am sure that you’ll love the latest offerings from UGG Collection – there’s just so many cool pairs to choose from! My faves are the shearling lace-up wedge booties. Stylish, and comfy? Sign me up!

What do you think of the UGG styles below? Let me know in the comments.

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Shopping: Mango Fall 2011

Last week, Mango Yorkdale held a shopping bash for its loyal customers, offering special discounts, refreshments, and a chance to shop Blogger Picks. Lovely Marta from With Love Gabrielle and yours truly, were asked to come into the store and select our favorite pieces from Mango’s fall collection, to be displayed as Blogger Picks…and I was only too happy to participate!

I had such a great time selecting Style Blog’s Blogger Picks…I probably went a bit overboard with the number of items chosen. Mango’s fall collection is so chock-full of awesome must-haves, that I couldn’t have had an easier task! Some of my faves included a lovely chunky knit sweater, a pair of very on-trend python jeans, leopard print sandals (which would look amazing with opaque tights), black blazer with leather sleeves, and lots more!

If you haven’t had a peek at the store’s Fall 2011 offerings, make sure to stop by soon…you won’t be able to walk away empty-handed.

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Beauty: Fall Hair Dos

I don’t know about you, but summer hair is so easy! All summer long, I would just roll out of the house with my hair tousled in loose waves, spritz some frizz-fighting serum, and go. Not so in the fall. I find that cooler temps call for cooler hair. Or at least more…put together. So this fall, I am starting with these 3 must-have products.

1) milk_shake Leave-in Conditioner

Love, love, love this leave-in conditioner! Smells like heaven (if your idea of heaven is a yummy milkshake that is), makes my hair soft, and frizz-free. Perfect for keeping your strands shiny and sleek this fall. Buy it at Donato Salons.

2) Goody Simple Styles Spin Pins

I cannot recommend these spin pins enough. These two tiny pins do the work of up to 20 regular bobby pins, and and are such a cinch to use to create amazing up-dos! Just twist your hair into a bun (high or low), spin one pin from the top, and the second one up from the base, and voila – you’re done! As someone with fairly thick hair, I can attest to spin pins’ durability – the up-do holds every time…without elastics, hairspray, whatever. Oh, and they come in two convenient colors: blonde and brunette! You can find these magical pins at Wal Mart.

3) Hana Elite Flat Iron 1.5″ at Misikko

After an entire summer of flat-iron-free existence, the heat is back on! After trying out Hana Elite Flat Iron (courtesy of Misikko), I don’t ever want to go back to my old iron. The plates of this flat iron are super smooth, and heat up in a flash. And since the plates are also wider (Hana Elite 1.5″ Flat Iron is the first and only pure ceramic plate flat iron in the world to be available in a wider plate size) – flattening my hair takes literally minutes! And when the days are shorter, noone wants to spend too much time on primping.

Another cool feature of this iron is the temperature dial! This is something that my old iron did not have – and it makes such a difference, as different hair types require different temps. After playing around with the dial, I found the perfect setting for my hair.

Hana Elite Flat Iron is literally a salon-quality iron, with a ton of amazing features. It gets the job done better than any iron I’ve owned before, and with a two-year warranty – you know it won’t be dying on you any time soon. If you want to check out the entire line of Hana products, head on over to Misikko for the best selection.

Photo Credits: milk_shake, Goody, Style Blog, Misikko

Billabong Fall 2011 Collection Preview

Ever since last year’s preview, I’ve been a huge fan of Billabong/West 49 and their new fashion direction. Last month, I got a chance to preview the store’s Fall 2011 collection, and once again, I didn’t leave disappointed.

If you liked my Billabong Intarsia sweater that I picked up last year, now is your chance to get a similar one, since there are plenty of navajo-inspired pieces coming in for fall (cardigans, coats, tops, socks…you name it). Another huge trend for fall at Billabong is bodycon – with pieces perfect for layering.

If you’re shopping for your back to school essentials, make sure to check out Billabong’s selection of bags and backpacks – my faves include damask and heart-printed bags – perfect for toting around all of your heavy school supplies. And if you’re in the market for a watch – then look no further than Nixon watches – which come in a variety of colors and finishes. The especially cool ones have a white finish, that tarnishes with time, to reveal a gold or silver metal underneath – this one goes on my fall must-have list for sure!

Most pieces are in stores already, and thank goodness – because with these chilly temperatures, I am definitely going to need to update my closet for fall ASAP. Happy Shopping!

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H&M Conscious Collection Fall 2011

When H&M’s latest Conscious Collection photos landed in my inbox, my eyes immediately lit up. I think this season’s romantic florals, combined with ultra-feminine silhouettes, and moody colors create a perfect look for fall. The collection, which brought to mind Erdem’s grown-up florals, was said to be inspired by the “sweet romance of Swedish folklore”. Every piece in the collection is made with sustainable materials, from organic cotton or linen to recycled wool and organic hemp – making sure the designs aren’t only gorgeous, but eco-friendly as well. H&M’s Conscious Collection Fall 2011 will be hitting the shelves on October 6th, and will include home decor items, as well as clothing, shoes, and accessories.

What will you be buying?

Photo Credits: H&M

Moon Apparel Fall 2011 Collection Preview

Earlier this month, Moon Apparel held the launch of their first-eve menswear collection, as well as their Fall 2011 womenswear line. Just like at the last year’s launch, the Misfits DJ’d, with Leigh Lezark looking as svelte and gorgeous as ever.

As for the collections, I felt that the womens’ line was a lot stronger and more exciting the second time around – there were still plenty of office-wear classics, interspersed with standout pieces like sequined skirt, pink and blue sheer blouses, navy lace dress and skirt, and my personal favorite – golden brocade dress. The lace dress and skirt are already available at The Bay stores nationwide, and are incredibly versatile – from day to night, and which incidentally, I have in my closet already.

Moon Apparel menswear Fall 2011 collection consists of classic suits, cropped pants, cardigans, plaid and quilted jackets, in black, beige, and navy – simple silhouettes for any urban gentleman’s wardrobe. Seems that every guy in the room (and some girls too) were calling dibs on the camel menswear cardis with black piping – must-have classic for fall.

Created and designed by the dynamic brother-sister duo Jordin and Tamara Mimran, Moon Apparel is now in its sophomore year, and is showing no signs of slow down. Can’t wait to see what’s next!

Lingerie Francaise Presents: Ladies of the Silver Screen

A couple of weeks ago, le boyfriend and I headed out to our first ever Lingerie Francaise Runway Show, hosted by the ladies of Brill Communications. Not knowing what to expect, we stepped into the Distillery District’s Fermenting Cellar venue, and right away knew that we’re in for a treat.

The fourth annual Lingerie Francaise show featured some of the sexiest looks we’ve seen in a while from Parisian labels such as Lejaby, Princess Tam Tam, Gerbe, Simon Perele, among others. The Fall 2011 show’s theme was Ladies of the Silver Screen, with each segment prefaced by a clip of a movie star that inspired it. From Bardot to Loren – if there ever were sexy sirens to aspire to – those were it.

Post-show (le boyfriend’s jaw still on the floor), I didn’t even need to ask him whether he liked what he saw. Perhaps the Angels of Victoria’s Secret have all the buzz, but the Parisian lingerie, presented at the Lingerie Francaise show, have that certain je ne sais quoi – much more mysterious, glam, and sexy than VS could ever aspire to be. And dare I say, more grown up?

If you don’t believe me, check out some photos from the show on our Facebook Page! And do let me know what you think in the comments.

H&M Party Collection 2011

Just got this in my inbox, and could not wait to share! Hell yeah, H&M Party Collection 2011! I’m loving all the masks, and disco-inspired pieces so much! But the stand-out (for me at least) are those shoes with the golden heel – so very Pierre Hardy, but (dare I say) more fun.

So what do you think? Are you liking the sneak peek from this year’s H&M Party Collection?

Photo Credits: H&M

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