FASHION Magazine
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Dare to wear Lily + Jae
Like most female Vancouverites, I struggle with seasonal transitions in the wardrobe department–especially the change from spring to summer. After searching for sensible investments during the recession (do I really need those BCBG stilettos?), I found a clothing line to quench my thirst for practicality, versatility and fun–Lily + Jae (lilyandjae.com).
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Sale alert: Ewanika dress event
Every time we walk down College Street we make a point to gaze longingly into the window of Ewanika (490 College St., Toronto, 416-927-9699, ewanika.ca), designer Trish Ewanika’s minimalist shop. Her pieces are always beautifully made and modern, with classic shapes and neutral tones that will last you forever.
Tomorrow, the shop is holding a dress event from 12 to 7. They’re taking 15 per cent off of any dress in the store and you’ll get a a special Ewanika shopping tote with every purchase.
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Calgary: A colourful cure for spring fever
I have spring fever. Bad. In fact, I’m pretty sure this might be a nation wide epidemic. But, after a seemingly endless Calgary winter, it appears as though spring may have finally appeared. (I write this with cautious optimism and instantly look for a piece of wood–I don’t dare temp fate.)
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Saskatoon: Frock stars
Spring is finally here and I have been searching high and low for some of the best seasonal frills for the summer and wanted to share my findings:
Tonic (122 2nd Ave. N., 306-975-1529, tonic-life.com) has started to receive their spring dress collections from Traffic People, Veromoda, BB Dakota and Nicky B, just to name a few. They are adding more daily, but get there soon to get the best selection.
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Toronto: One of a Kind round-up
Despite living in a fast-paced city, the concept of craftsmanship isn’t something that exists only at the pioneer village. To wear and produce handmade goods in a mass-produced world is a bold statement, which is why the D.I.Y. aesthetic is often referenced by the likes of Vivienne Westwood and Marc Jacobs. Handicrafts have never been trendier and highlights from my latest visit to Toronto’s One of a Kind Show (oneofakindshow.com) provide an up-to-date snapshot of the city’s arts and crafts scene.
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Hey Heidi!
For the first time in Canada, Californian designer Heidi Merrick’s (heidimerrick.com) effortless, comfortable dresses are available at Oliver & Lilly’s (1520 W. 13th Ave., 604-736-7774, oliverandlillys.com), a boutique that opened in South Granville last fall.
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Slideshow: Andy Thê-Anh Fall 2009
Montreal designer Andy Thê-Anh does a party ready collection (complete with bejewelled leggings!). View the collection: ANDY THÊ-ANH
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Toronto: Greta Constantine Fall 2009
Fashion Week kicked off with a mob of well-heeled, shivering group of eds, buyers and a number of unknown revellers intent on playing dress-up for the upcoming week of fashion festivities.
The show: Greta Constantine
The venue: The Courthouse
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Charlottetown: Breaking news–sundresses have power to change weather
I have a secret. My hatred of the months of February and March sometimes results in irrational, denial-fuelled shopping trips. In a feeble attempt to will winter to end, I find myself purchasing summer dresses, floral and even (I hesitate to write this next word, because I can practically hear the sharp intake of breath that usually precedes my mother’s hearty disapproval) flip-flops.
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Halifax: The sweetest little shop
With its big bay window, sleek racks and clean decor, Sweet Pea (1542 Queen St., 902-423-0975) sure looks like a boutique. With its ever-churning traffic of midday shoppers, big bags elbowed and hanger-sifting fingers poised, it sure feels like one. And with a only a few of each style in a library of dresses, it sure holds its nose like a boutique. But the price tags dangling from those adorable little frocks will make you think otherwise.
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Daily reads: We heart Liz Claiborne, Rome does not heart Giorgio Armani
We tend not to be overly effusive around here, but holy crumb do we ever love the new Liz Claiborne (that’s right) collection by our Valentine, Isaac Mizrahi. [Liz Claiborne, via Fashionista]
The Rome fashion community is ticked at Giorgio Armani after he told the media they showed second-rate designers. [Reuters]
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Calgary: Poster of a (fashionable) girl
Looking into my fashion crystal ball, I predict the onesie, the ultimate playsuit, is on the verge of a colossal comeback. Witness the runways of BCBG, D&G and Lacoste. If your mind instantly reverts to the bubble-brained Chrissy Snow of Three’s Company, you’re on the right track.
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