Hello Darlings,

Last night I had a chance to check out |FAT| Arts & Fashion Week for the first time. FAT is an annual multi-arts event in Toronto featuring 200 national and international fashion designers, visual artists, bands and performers. It is unlike any fashion event, done in the spirit of gallery or exhibit opening, this avant-garde spectacle is a week long celebration of creativity!

I was there to support Toronto's up-and-coming fashion darling, Rachel Sin and her Fall/Winter 2012 fashion line. As a trained architect, Sin's designs are strong yet feminine. Her work celebrates an independent, want-to-do-it-all woman whose wardrobe is an extension of her confidence, originality and personal style. From tailored office attire to charming dresses, Rachel Sin is a go-to label for a modern, working girl.

Hello Darlings,

What girl wouldn't want to re-live her prom, now that she is older and wiser!

My prom in the summer of 2006 was a dream come true but given the chance to do it again, I avoided the drama and a hefty price tag. Whether you're in high-school and getting ready for prom, in university and going to semi-formal, or you're all grown up and attending a gala. Despite the different walks in life, every girl shares the same desire to feel beautiful for that special occasion.

Hello Darlings,

As a long time fan of Swarovski jewelry, it was a pleasure to attend Swaroski Crystal Forest Gala on April 12, 2012. Located at Toronto's most prominent fashion address, Bloor-Yorkville store re-opened its doors to the public with a stunning new look, Crystal Forest.

Developed by the renowned Japanese designer Tokujin Yoshioka, the Crystal Forest concept allows shoppers to experience the elegant atmosphere that reflects seductive brilliance of a crystal. A first Crystal Forest store opened its doors in Ginza, Japan on March 29th, 2008. Yoshioka used the forest as a key inspiration to express the intimate relationship between crystals and nature.

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.