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Contemporary Clothing

March 22, 2010

5 Reasons to heart Topshop

Ihave always loved Topshop and often shopped there when visiting family in the UK . Now that Topshop has an online store, I no longer have to wait for vacay to indulge my love of Topshop. Here are my Top 5 Reasons to Heart Topshop. 5. Affordable fashion It baffles me that Topshop prices are [...]

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March 12, 2010

Designer Fashion on the Cheap: Burberry

Dear Neiman Marcus, Hi Neiman, it’s me again. Once again you sent me a lovely email full of gorgeous models wearing beautiful clothes. I adore Burberry, most especially Christopher Bailey’s work on the Burberry Porsum line. Hello gorgeous! But once again, your outfits are in a price point very much out of my league, $1085 [...]

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March 4, 2010

Designer Fashion on the Cheap: Blazers and Striped Skirts

Dear Neiman Marcus, Thank you for continually sending me emails filled with the riches and spoils of the expensive life. I also love getting your magazine full of drool worthy clothes, shoes, bags and accessories. In your email today, I wondered if you knew exactly who I was? While the girl in the picture is [...]

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March 2, 2010

Oprah Ebay Auction

I love Oprah and have been watching her show my entire life, literally. She’s on her 24th year of the show, and I am in my 29th year of life. But what I really want, is to walk a mile in Oprah Winfrey’s shoes. And guess what? I can! Oprah is auctioning her clothes, shoes [...]

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March 1, 2010

Mad for Military

Last summer I gave away a green, military jacket purchased for a steal-of-a-deal on a trip to London. Because I bought the jacket in 2006 and hadn’t worn it since 2007, I followed the two-year rule and donated it to charity. But wouldn’t you know it, military (or utility) jackets are totally back in style [...]

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February 22, 2010

Monday morning blues? Turn them yellow!

It’s no secret that I LOVE handbags. After seeing yellow clutches on the Marc Jacobs NYFW runway show and Rachel Zoe, celebrity stylist, spouting the return of polka dots, have I got a purse for you! Redbird Style is a Seattle blogger who writes about her hip, handmade accessories. Her unique creations are showcased in [...]

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February 19, 2010

Consignment Stores

I love getting my hair cut. Not just because I love the scalp massage and being pampered, but because my salon is next door to my favourite high-end consignment store in Vancouver. Consignment stores are great for girls who love designer but don’t have the paycheque to justify daily visits to high-end retailers. Last weekend [...]

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February 11, 2010

Oh Manolo You Didn’t!

I heart Manolo Blahnik shoes and have a dedicated section in my closet for my growing collection. However, when I received an email from a certain department store touting all the trendy ways to dress denim, I was skeptical. I firmly believe denim should be reserved for jeans, jackets, skirts and the occasional top. I [...]

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February 9, 2010

Valentino Spring Summer 2010

The Spring Summer 2010 Valentino show was full of nude, gray, rose, lavender, and gold hues. Critics were skeptical of the choice of colour pallette but fell in love with the design house’s collection of bags. I personally loved the use of muted colour to showcase the delicate fabric and intricate design of each piece. [...]

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February 8, 2010

Romance is in the Air!

Whether it’s a night out with the ladies or an intimate dinner with your partner, you want to look the part on Valentine’s Day. I was trolling the Nordstrom website and came across a pair of gorgeous, red-suede Steve Madden platforms and a Maggy London little black bandage dress that is sure to flatter all [...]