Fashion and Shopping - Toronto, Ontario

March 16, 2010

03/15/10

11:15 AM

Revamp your wardrobe at Yorkville dressmaker

As You Like It impresses me every time I go. The owner, Julia, greets you with a smile and detail-oriented eyes. The goal – transforming your clothes into pieces that look like they were made custom for you.

Wendy Woods is a personal style coach with THE REFINERY and an expert in finding fashions to express your unique personal style.

03/13/10

01:57 PM

The Source: Run for Public Office on Queen

If the phrase "lightly or never worn" seems sketchy to you, there's a phrase that should take your mind off it: "60 per cent off retail." That's how much you can get off once worn Betsey Johnson clothing at Public Office.

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03/12/10

07:18 AM

Prepare for a military invasion in T.O. this spring

I'm looking for a stylish spring jacket. Any suggestions? If I had to get one new jacket for spring it would come with military-inspired details like epaulets, metal buttons and exposed zippers.

With three stores in Toronto, Franco Mirabelli continues to distinguish himself as one of Canada's top designers.

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03/08/10

07:55 AM

Three must-haves for a stylish spring in T.O.

Without a doubt, the unseasonably sunny weather is cause to celebrate with a shopping spree. We asked our resident retail guru Wendy Woods to list three items that every woman needs this March to prep for a spirited spring.

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03/06/10

08:19 AM

The Source: Find Religion at King W. sample sale

Toronto Sample Sales boasts that it has the “largest selection of designer denims and clothing in Canada”, and takes 40 to 80 per cent off brands like William Rast, True Religion, and John Varvatos. They have all sizes, and, let's be honest—everyone can always use a new pair of jeans.

02/27/10

12:09 AM

Don't miss this vintage shop on Ossington

Every time I walk into this boutique my eye gets caught by the fantastic Pucci pieces hanging at the front. It then goes straight to the designer handbags and selection of Hermes scarves.

Wendy Woods is a personal style coach with THE REFINERY and an expert in finding fashions to express your unique personal style.

02/12/10

08:10 AM

The top bra boutiques in Toronto

Known not only for their stunning lingerie pieces, but also for their bra fitting skills, these top Toronto boutiques will help you find something very special for your Valentine’s Day festivities.

Wendy Woods is a personal style coach with THE REFINERY and an expert in finding fashions to express your unique personal style.

02/11/10

01:28 PM

Colour your lingerie for a steamy T.O. V-Day

In preparation for a voracious Valentine's Day, a lady's lingerie legwork may consist of more than choosing between silk and satin. An expert reveals which colours will please your partner and which will have him thinking about work.

02/10/10

01:45 PM

GTA's best bouquets for Valentine's Day

As the holiday of Cupid nears, we called up a high-end florist and a moderately-priced florist to see how their long-stemmed roses measured up. It's Demarco-Perpich vs. BURST in this round of Secret Shopper.

02/10/10

10:33 AM

Style Q&A: Valentine's Day dilemmas solved

Designer Franco Mirabelli answers Valentine's Day style questions from Post City readers. Find out how to look sexy and elegant, how to get your man looking sharp, and why you don't have to wear red.

With three stores in Toronto, Franco Mirabelli continues to distinguish himself as one of Canada's top designers.

Les Mis legend takes a spring stroll through the Roncey

Irish tenor Colm Wilkinson sings Roncesvalles praises

This Latin jazz star’s fave ’hood is truly the Pits!

Sultry songstress Amanda Martinez leads Post City down the smoother side of Christie Pits

Something fresh & big about St. Clair West

Inga Cadranel keeps it all in the family along St. Clair West

Designer's guy-de to the Distillery District

A trip through Toronto's Distillery District with designer gurus Steven and Chris.

The gin is cold and the piano’s hot: a jazz guide

Radio host Ralph Benmergui on the best places to hear the hot sounds of the city

He loves the nightlife: A gossip’s guide

Resident celebrity snoop Shinan Govani shows off the hippest hot spots in Toronto

Hidden in plain sight: Baldwin St.

MTV’s Jessi Cruickshank discovers the secret charms of the little street that could

Getting down with K-town

Etalk’s Tanya Kim gives us the exclusive scoop on Little Korea’s sights and sounds

This Riverdale doesn’t need Archie & Co.

Songstress Melanie Doane, hubby Ted Dykstra and son Theo show off their neighbourhood

Hipsters’ guide to the other side of Queen

Actress Tara Spencer-Nairn tours the fashion and food of Leslieville and Riverside

An insider’s guide to Little India

I'm on Gerrard street east in the heart of Little India, dazzled by the sights, sounds and smells of this vibrant east end shopping district.

Trench Wars: Slick picks to weather any storm

Post City Magazines’ new fashion columnist Jeanne Beker takes on Toronto’s trendiest trench coats

Elizabeth Beddall

Precious and personalized

The reigning queen of romance, Ziggy Lorenc, shows off the city’s most charming bracelets

Elizabeth Beddall

Night gear for the new year

Early birds by trade, Erin and Mike of 98.1’s morning radio show are experts in the science of sleepwear. Opting for flash over fuzz, the dynamic duo’s top picks for the perfect pair of...

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