Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at 8:18AM
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...
Friday, August 9, 2013 at 1:00PM 
The sporty Hermès Spring/Summer 2013 Campaign. Photo courtesy Hermès.
Originally posted in The CLOSET
When faced with a tough opponent like a hot summer day, even the top fashionistas can wither under the pressure. Shorts, crop tops and flip-flops are fine if you're 20 but boardroom meetings and chic dinner dates call for a more winning combination. With the Rogers Cup in full swing this week, I'm thinking all about crisp, bright tennis whites. After all, if Maria Sharapova and Co. consistently beat the heat in white, I think we should all take some fashion lessons from the pros, don't you?
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A classic summer uniform from the Mango Summer '13 Campaign. Photo courtesy Mango.
Hard to believe, but August is in full swing. How? How did this happen? Where did July go and why can't time just slow down please, if only so we can enjoy the sun, the warmth, the lack of layers for just a little longer? I say it's time to Carpe Diem, darlings, and rock a pair of only-for-summer shorts. If you've got some shorties languishing in your closet, these 3 outfits might inspire you to wear them a little differently. And if not? Luckily, it's sale season and if you're going to pick up a new pair, now's the time to do just that...
Friday, August 2, 2013 at 2:05PM 
7:55 a.m on opening day of the Toronto Premium Outlets. #keener
Here's something to ponder as you head into your Long Weekend: Canada's 1st ever Premium Outlets is now officially open at Halton Hills. I went early yesterday before the doors opened, before the ribbon had been cut, before all of the parking spots were taken. I checked out the outlet mall and as promised, it was really lovely and felt just like its American counterparts. As a member of the media (ooh la la), I got to check out a few stores before they opened to the public, from Tom's Place Outlet (first ever) to the chic new Danier outlet to Icebreaker from New Zealand (love!). Line-ups formed early at Restoration Hardware, Michael Kors, Coach and Nike, but nothing I couldn't handle. After the offical opening ceremony, I made a beeline for Hudson's Bay Outlet and much to my delight, I saw designer merch from The Room at 40% off regular price, plus an additional 25% off for Grand Opening Weekend. Deals are sweet if you have the money to spend. Over the next hour, the ambient buzz started to grow. And grow. And by 10 am when I had to leave to reunite with my kidlets back in the city, it was total mayhem. The in-store lineups were crazy, overflow parking lots were already practically full, and at 2:30 when I left the city, the 401 was moving at a crawl. To give you an idea, it took me 4 HOURS to get home from Toronto to London. Yup.
The upshot? If you have the time, the courage and the inclination to score super deals, a trek to Premium Outlets will totally pay off this weekend. (Visit torontopremiumoutlets.ca for the weekend's event schedule and a list of Grand Opening sales.) If you're claustrophic and/or hate long line-ups, I highly suggest waiting a few weeks for the frenzy to subside. I considered this my reconnaissance mission. Next time, I'm taking a day off for Kate Spade, Ted Baker, J.Crew, Restoration Hardware, Brooks Brothers, Banana Republic and another shot at Hudson's Bay. Oh Erdem, you will be mine...
Happy Long Weekend! Hope you enjoy every minute of it
My outlet outfit. No practical shopping footwear for this girl - an occasion like this calls for heels!
My license to shop.
If you really love Coach, this weekend is the time to buy (if you don't mind long line-ups, that is)
Mugging for the camera with the legendary Tom of Tom's Place.
Oooh. LOVE this origami skirt from the Danier Outlet.
YESSS! Designer beauties from The Room at outlet prices? SO exciting!
J.Brand, Andrew Gn, Juicy, Erdem, Alice + Olivia, Armani Collezioni, Comme des Garçons...
Every shopper needs to recharge. Thank you Hudson's Bay Outlet for the sweet cupcakes.
Hello, Burberry. 'Til we meet again this Fall...
Thursday, August 1, 2013 at 8:40PM 
Bright shorts + a distressed denim jacket = perfect Long Weekend cool. Photo courtesy H&M
Originally posted in The LOOK
Hard to believe, but it's August today. How? How did this happen? Where did July go and why can't time just slow down please, if only so we can enjoy the sun, the warmth, the lack of layers for just a little longer? This long weekend, I say Carpe Diem, darlings, and rock a pair of only-for-summer shorts. If you've got some shorties languishing in your closet, these 3 outfits might inspire you to wear them a little differently. And if not? Luckily, it's sale season and if you're going to pick up a new pair, now's the time to do just that. ..