Monthly Archives: July 2011

Fashion | Coach releases its popular Classics collection in eye-popping colours and I’m in love

Posted on July 28, 2011 by

I’ve got a confession to make: I really, really, really like the Coach Classics collection. While a lot of bloggers and fashion professionals turn their nose up at the brand (and after reading Deluxe: How Luxury Lost It’s Lustre I completely … Continue reading →

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J’adore… | Harlex leather pouch bag

Posted on July 27, 2011 by

I was cruising one of my favourite DIY blogs Honestly…WTF (more on my DIY addiction next week) when I spied this absolutely gorgeous handbag ($137) from Etsy designer Harlex.

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Quote, Unquote | Film siren Joan Crawford’s Guide to Personal Style

Posted on July 26, 2011 by

Photo courtesy of Art Joan Crawford’s Rules of Style: 1. Find your own style and have the courage to stick to it. 2. Choose your clothes for your way of life. 3. Make your wardrobe as versatile as an actress. … Continue reading →

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Fashion | Five Minutes with… Doutzen Kroes

Posted on July 26, 2011 by

Model and Victoria’s Secret Angel Doutzen Kroes flew in to Toronto in May on the VS Bombshell tour to promote Victoria’s Secrets 2011 Summer Bras and Swimwear collection (wearing a cute powder pink Azzedine Alaïa dress). Between throwing the first … Continue reading →

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Fashion | A walkthrough the Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty exhibit at the Met [Video]

Posted on July 25, 2011 by

The “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” exhibit opened to rave reviews in New York City at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute with over 500, 000 people viewing the exhibit. If you are not one of the lucky 500,000 to … Continue reading →

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Shopping | Ukamaku Closet Sale

Posted on July 25, 2011 by

Ukamaku is opening their closets for a designer sale! Stop by the Canadian online retailer’s office for their walk-in and shop event featuring designs from Nella Bella, Zoran Dobric, Emily Woudenberg and more. Happy shopping! -Septembre

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J’adore | Doro Soucy’s Egyptian Revival embroidered scarab necklace

Posted on July 22, 2011 by

Since I decided to stop chemically straightening my hair and to instead embrace my natural locs I’ve become slightly obsessed with all things organic, natural and indigenous. This Egyptian Revival bead embroidered scarab necklace ($518) from Texas-based jewellery brand Doro Soucy’s … Continue reading →

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Shopping | Magnolia Boutique End of Season Clearance Sale

Posted on July 22, 2011 by

Summer may be heating up (and reaching record-setting temperatures) but Magnolia Boutique (333 Eglinton Ave. W.) is wrapping up the season with their End of Season Clearance Sale. Enjoy up to 80% off of Canadian and international brands like Izma, David Dixon, … Continue reading →

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Shopping | Philip Sparks Sample Sale and End of Season Clearance

Posted on July 20, 2011 by

Get your hands on vintage-inspired menswear, womenswear and accessories at up to 75% off (!!!)at the Philip Sparks Sample Sale and End of Season Clearance event. Happy shopping! -Septembre

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Quote, Unquoute | Diana Vreeland, in D.V., on fashion

Posted on July 4, 2011 by

“Fashion must be the most intoxicating release from the banality of the world.” -Diana Vreeland, in her autobiography D.V., on fashion

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