Massimo Dutti E-Shop Hits Canada This Week

Toni Garrn (aka. Leo DiCaprio's gf) and David Genat pose for the gorgeous Massimo Dutti Fall '13 Campaign shot by Mario Testino. Photo courtesy Massimo Dutti

Ever since Zara's upscale big sister arrived in Canada a few years back, I've been obsessed with Massimo Dutti. The brand exudes urban class and confidence and shares a super similar aesthetic to Michael Kors without the budget-busting pricetag. It's a quiet, refined collection - the sort of bumped-up basics that always make you look put together - the kind of pieces you can mix and match endlessly. I was always frustrated by the fact that the only Massimo Dutti was at Eaton Centre (a bit of a trek for a Londonite) but with the new Canadian e-shop launching this week, we can all finally get our paws on the pretty collection! 

Massimo Dutti asked me to pre-shop the site yesterday and I loved what I saw. Prices are all listed in CDN currency including duties (it's so annoying when they're not) with shipping available to most areas of Canada starting at $4.95 (with free in-store pick-up for GTA shoppers). I wanted everything but I finally settled on a beautiful blazer in the perfect shade of red and the comfiest looking printed silk/cashmere pants that I know I'll live in all season long.  massimodutti.com officially launches this Thursday but you can pre-shop the full men’s and women’s collections online now. Loads of temptations here - don't say I didn't warn you...

Which Massimo Dutti beauties are you going to add to your closet this fall? And OMG, how insanely gorgeous is Toni Garrn? xo

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About the BOY

Photo courtesy Zara

The BOY Project launches today and I'm super excited to share our latest venture with you. It's a brief two month foray into the plaid, camo and business-suited (but hopefully never together) world of guy's fashion, with the tips, threads and rules-of-thumb guys need to know. 

I hope you'll submit lots of questions, as this site is all about helping your guy achieve enviable style. Simply submit a query on his behalf - whether it's what to wear to a wedding, which accessories to pair with his suit, or a 'Help, my husband only ever wears plaid'. Better yet, get your guy on the site stat so he can control his own fashion destiny.

Hope you love - can't wait to hear what you think! Simply click on The BOY Project tab above or click here to check it out!

The 10 Fall Pieces to Pick Up Now

Originally posted in The CLOSET

It's never too early to get a jump on the new season, especially when August already feels like September. Pick up these 10 key pieces to wear now and right into fall...

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VAWK for eBay by Sunny Fong Launches Today

 

The collab we've been coveting for Fall has finally arrived! In case you missed it, eBay Canada has partnered up with renowned Canadian fashion designer Sunny Fong of VAWK to create an exclusive collective dubbed VAWK for eBay by Sunny Fong. The limited-edition capsule featuring perfectly edgy black clothing and accessories launches today, all for under $120, with free shipping across Canada.

“We are so excited to bring the quality and luxury of VAWK’s designs to eBay buyers, particularly at such affordable prices,” says Andrea Stairs, country manager, eBay Canada. “The collection’s seven pieces are truly versatile: worn individually they provide an instant update to any fall outfit, while combined they create a complete fashion-forward look.”

“I wanted to create an exclusive collection for eBay of great essentials that can transform a look from day to night, and can give someone a fashion moment,” says Sunny Fong, VAWK. “The pieces stay true to the VAWK aesthetic - each is inspired by our past collections that can be seen in our runway shows.”

The collection is exclusive to eBay and can be found at ebay.ca/vawkforebay.  The sale runs from today until to September 15, 2013, or while supplies last.  Since the tie already sold out within hours, we don't expect the collection to stay put for more than a few days.  Go, get on it! I already bought the capelet.

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Fashion Dare: Zara's Pearl & Chain Necklace

Combination Pearl and Chain Necklace, $39.90, Zara

Oh, Alber Elbaz. I adored your Fall '13 necklaces for Lanvin - so playful, so kitschy, so fun. But I bet you're totally hating on this Zara knock-off right now. They one-upped you with the stars and of-the-moment pearls, and instead of 'Love' and 'Happy', left a much more coy 'Maybe'. As for me, I'm not so undecided - this rockstar necklace is a definite Y-E-S in my books.

I realize it'll be out of style in a season or two but here's one massively important silver lining to consider: someday, many years from now, your daughter/niece/neighbour's kid will have the best costume EVER. Consider it part of your legacy...