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The video for the first single from Feist’s new album, Metals, is here: “How Come You Never Go There” is eerie and windswept, and follows Feist through a forest. Her signature bangs are gone, replaced by a My Little Pony–worthy mess of ankle-length hair. (Dare we compare the look to that of another Canadian songstress, Alanis Morissette?) But, despite her solitude in the woods, Feist joins a party in this video—an arm party, that is! We couldn’t help but enjoy the multitude of bangles and cuffs she’s rocking, and it inspired us to pull together a rundown of our favourite Feist-inspired bracelets:

Join the Feist arm party! »

A new Banana Republic store alone might not be reason enough on it’s own to hit the mall, but when it’s a new concept store, think again. The latest opening at Metropolis at Metrotown (4700 Kingsway, Burnaby, 604-438-7900, bananarepublic.com) is a 9,000-square-foot space that features shop-in-shops for each of the different Banana departments, each opening […]

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For some people, money talks. But for Vancouver’s Amanda He, it wasn’t enough. After leaving a career as an investment banker for her true passion, design, she launched Rocaille (rocaille-design.com), a collection of sparkly necklaces and bracelets that are perfect as holiday dress accoutrements or, of course, gifts. He named her line after the opulent, […]

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The weather outside is frightful, so keep covered with everything from snuggly snoods and stylish scarves to toasty mittens and chic hats.

Check out our picks for cool cold-weather accessories»

Our neighbours to the south aren’t the only ones enjoying budget-friendly sales and pop-up shops, Toronto is also experiencing a surge of budget-friendly sales and pop-up shops. We’ve rounded up a few for your discount shopping pleasure. Click the images below for more details.

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Business district, 0; Pacific Centre, 2. That’s right: if you haven’t noticed, Chanel shuttered the doors to its freestanding boutique on the corner of Hastings and Hornby and opened a new, redesigned flagship at Holt Renfrew (737 Dunsmuir St., Vancouver, 604-681-3121, holtrenfrew.com) last month. Designed by New York firm Peter Marino Architect (also known for […]

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By Kristi Carignan

Nestled in the heart of Vancouver’s Dunbar area, Chloe Angus Design (4273 Dunbar St., 604-224-2456, chloeangus.com) is a fashion boutique that marks a significant step for both the neighbourhood and the designer who gives the shop its name. The space acts not only Angus’ design studio, but also marks her first retail location, which was celebrated recently with a grand opening that featured live window mannequins, a fashion show and a star appearance by Angus’ miniature pony, Sonny.

We worked up an appetite for Brooklyn’s culinary delights after spending time wandering the borough’s selection of cool boutiques. Here are our favourite stops.

Bird (220 Smith St.,718-797-3774, shopbird.com) This little gem of a shop carries 3.1 Phillip Lim, Current/Elliott, Alexander Wang and everything in between.

Butter By Eva Gentry (389 Atlantic Ave., 718-260-9033, evagentry.com) You feel like you are entering a gallery when you pass the stoop of this directional boutique. They carry everything from artfully-crafted Japanese shoes to delicate diamond micro-bands and scented candles.

Vancouver

The Art of Giving is throwing a group show to benefit Our Social Fabric. Original artwork from top Vancouver designers in a cash and carry sale. (Grace-Gallery, 1898 Main St., Vancouver, December 16, 7 to 11 p.m., RSVP rsvptheartofgiving@gmail.com).

Dace with Lily & Jae sample sale. (December 11, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., 300 – 76 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver, 604-694-2442, via facebook).

Toronto

Our top shops in Montreal for hip brands, local finds, cool accessories and more. Click to read about our favourite spots for CONTEMPORARY COOL Read about more of our favourite Montreal shops in Shop Like a FASHION Editor.

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We’ve compiled all our fave shopping addresses in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal for our Shop Like a FASHION Editor guide. Find out who we think has the best shoes, the top designer gear, the chicest basics, the coolest jewellery and more. Plus, we dish on our favourite dry cleaners, tailors and shoe saviours and our […]

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