How long does it take a woman to have a sense of style? More to the point, how long does it take a woman to subliminally select clothes for the men in her life? Apparently, just over two years.Here's how the story goes...Like most people who live in the Greater Toronto Area, my family … [Read more...]
Shop Gap in your PJs!
OK, OK. Shopping online is not exactly a sparkly new trend, is it? But we've waited very patiently for our dear friends at Gap, Old Navy and Banana Republic to jump on the bandwagon, and Canada, NOW THEY HAVE!!!! I'm sorry to yell at you all, but this is a day that millions of women have been … [Read more...]
Shopping in India: From Roadside Bargains to Louis Vuitton!
After a while, the eyes crave new things. New colours, designs, ideas - it's stimulating to the senses and invigorating to the soul. That's how I felt when I went shopping in India. Everything is so completely different. and there is so much variety. For example, if you want high … [Read more...]
Swap Stop
With Spring just days away, many of us immersing in a little Spring cleaning. But, before you toss that too-tight jacket, or ditch your kid's too-small boots, consider a swap party.I first heard about swap parties from a very hip friend who read about them in Vogue magazine. Vogue wrote about this … [Read more...]
Closet Basics
Do you still have your prom dress in your closet just in case you need a black tie outfit? Are you hanging on to your favourite pair of jeans until they fit you again? Are some of your double-breasted, shoulder padded suits gathering dust? Spring is just around the corner and it’s time to purge our … [Read more...]