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Dundas West vintage shop hosts a film wardrobe sale (costumes from a zombie movie included)

05/18/12

Dundas West vintage shop hosts a film wardrobe sale (costumes from a zombie movie included)

Then Again Vintage, which opened its doors on May 6 in the up-and-coming Junction neighbourhood, will be holding a pop-up sale over the next few weeks, featuring vintage clothing and costumes pulled from the contents of a former film wardrobe rental company.

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What the Fashion Tweeps are Saying: May 18

05/18/12

What the Fashion Tweeps are Saying: May 18

Every week, we gather our favourite tweets from in and around Toronto’s fashion scene. This week, we’ve got details on @Hmcanada’s Yorkdale expansion, DIY friendship bracelets from @openingceremony and how to get your hands on retro candy for charity from #KandyWithaK!

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Get some celebrity-touched merch: contents of closed Yorkville Four Seasons up for auction

05/17/12

Get some celebrity-touched merch: contents of closed Yorkville Four Seasons up for auction

Torontonians who have ever fantasized about living in a hotel Eloise-style will soon have the chance to take a little piece of hotel decadence home with them. At the end of this month, over 15,000 items from the 32 luxurious storeys of the former Four Seasons hotel in Yorkville will be going up for auction.

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Grab of the Week: a breezy open-back blouse for Toronto’s long, hot summer days

05/17/12

Grab of the Week: a breezy open-back blouse for Toronto’s long, hot summer days

“How am I supposed to get dressed for work when it’s too hot for clothes?” This is a style question we’ve been asked one too many times in the midst of summer’s hot hot heat. Looking easy, breezy and beautiful actually isn’t so easy when dealing with sticky humidity and high temperatures in Toronto.

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What I Wore: head-to-toe denim with Bluenotes, Wrangler and Fitzroy Boutique

05/16/12

What I Wore: head-to-toe denim with Bluenotes, Wrangler and Fitzroy Boutique

This is embarrassing to admit, but up until last week, I didn’t know what National Denim Day was. Admittedly, I’d seen and heard little bits and bobs about it, but never processed what it was really about. This is ridiculous for a couple of reasons: one, why would a girl who loves denim ignore National Denim Day? And two, the annual day has been going strong since 1997!

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Topshop set to bring British flare to The Bay

05/14/12

Topshop set to bring British flare to The Bay

Topshop, the U.K.-based retailer of everything fashion-forward, is planning to open a 19,000-square-foot location in The Bay’s flagship Queen Street store. The downside? You’ll have to wait until October.

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Five last-minute gift ideas for Mother’s Day (because whose mom doesn’t want super-chic shades, anyway?)

05/11/12

Five last-minute gift ideas for Mother’s Day (because whose mom doesn’t want super-chic shades, anyway?)

You’ve got T-minus two days until Mother’s Day. Freaking out about what to get her? You’re not the only one. Besides the obvious bouquet of flowers, we’ve rounded up a list of gifts to grab in Toronto to suit every budget – no matter how big or small.

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What the Fashion Tweeps are Saying: May 11

05/11/12

What the Fashion Tweeps are Saying: May 11

Every week, we gather our favourite tweets from in and around Toronto’s fashion scene. This week, we’ve got looks from the Met Gala in N.Y.C, a chance to win free swag from Holt Renfrew and details from Nathalie-Roze & Co. on how you can send a Toronto teen to their prom by clearing out your closet.

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Grab of the Week: a pair of chandelier-esque earrings, complete with porcupine quills

05/10/12

Grab of the Week: a pair of chandelier-esque earrings, complete with porcupine quills

For quite some time now, the dainty stud has dominated earlobes. The fash pack, it seems, favours the oversized statement necklace (and plenty of arm candy) over flashy earrings. But fashion works in a cycle, and when our desires for high-impact ear wear washes out, it is sure to come right back in again.

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What I Wore: the West 49 challenge

05/09/12

What I Wore: the West 49 challenge

Remember the days when being a skate kid was cool? Then you probably also remember when Avril Lavigne came rolling along and ruined the entire culture for everyone. Luckily, after enduring way too many years of the white tank top and black tie combo, it seems that the Avril effect has finally phased out.

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