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An Unexpected Week in Fashion

On April 11, 2012 · 2 Comments · In Events, Go, Inspiration, Spring, Toronto Fashion Week, Wear
Hello Darlings,

This week has been filled with exciting and disappointing fashion reports. But that's the thing about fashion, you never know what to expect.

For the past seven months, the fashion insiders have been speculating as to who will fill Galliano's spot at Dior. As most of you have heard, the house of Christian Dior fired John Galliano in March 2011 after his anti-Semitic remarks were caught on camera and went viral. Ever since, it has been a guessing game with Marc Jacobs being the favourite of gossipers. On Monday, Christian Dior made an unexpected announcement stating that their new artistic director is Belgian designer, Raf Simmons.

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Gala of Light

On April 9, 2012 · 4 Comments · In Events, Go, Spring, Toronto, Wear
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March 29th, I had the pleasure to attend the Gala of Light in downtown Toronto — an evening to benefit Street Haven and hosted by television personalities Sarah Taylor and Cabbie Richards.

The event took place at the upscale Easy & The Fifth with entertainment from DJ’s Lissa Monet & Johnny Hockin, and an impressive violin performance by Yosvani Castenada. Aside from wonderful entertainment and delightful cocktails, the event also featured a silent auction.

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PROM Circus at the ROM

On March 29, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Culture, Events, Fly, Go, Parties, Toronto
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Back in the day, while trying on the many dresses at BCBG Maz Azria for my prom, I was bluntly told that aside from my wedding dress my prom dress is the second most important purchase in my life. Well, I am not shopping for a wedding dress but I sure did go shopping for a prom dress, yet again! Twenty-three and going to prom! Again...

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When All Else Fails, There is Marc Jacobs

On March 23, 2012 · 5 Comments · In Events, Fly, Life As It Happens, Shopping, Spring, Toronto, Toronto Fashion Week
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I am sure every girl can relate to the drama that just when you thought everything was organized and going according to the plan, things get de-railed.

As I packed my suitcase for a week-long hotel stay during Toronto Fashion Week, I thought I had it all figured out! My outfits were colour-coded and organized with all my shoes pre-selected, and for every outfit there was a stand-by. But two days in, my super keen plan was failing me. Nothing suited my mood. I did not want to wear dresses and pretty blouses, I just wanted cashmere and jeans.

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