What's Your Sign? Charlotte Olympia Cosmic Collection Is Now at Hudson's Bay

Charlotte Olympia Cosmic Collection at Hudson's Bay

Back to work, back to the week but before I return to guilt-free, let me indulge you in a little fashion fantasy first, if you please? My fashion dream of the season? The Charlotte Olympia Cosmic Collection (aka. The Birthday Shoe), which has been at the top of every editor's wishlist since spring, and is now finally available online at thebay.com.

I'm a Sagittarius and though I sometimes question the actual merit of zodiac signs, I must admit that I'm a Sag through and through: creative, free-spirited, often unable to concentrate, and in love with shoes (the last one is such a part of my DNA that it must be written in the stars...)

For an upcoming milestone birthday, a promotion at work or any other major occasion, I can't think of a more meant-to-be gift, really. Can you? x

ALDO X YORKDALE: A VIP Shopping Event

Wondering what to do this weekend? Might I suggest a little shoe shopping? (I mean, why stop now?) The new ALDO Flagship just opened at Yorkdale Mall and let me tell you, it's a little MAJE. The store, now the largest in North America, has an extensive collection of the brand's on-trend footwear and super cute accessories, all housed in a modern, boutique-feely shop.

Check out my pics from the media preview last week and be sure to pop by the new ALDO at Yorkdale Mall today or tomorrow to score 15% off your purchase and enjoy promotions, giveaways, great beats and sweet treats. It's gonna be a party, y'all..

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Shoe Love: Zara's Gold Studded Gladiators

Isabel Marant sends one of her new It shoes down the runway for Spring '13 - photo courtesy Fairchild Photo Services

Not sure how it happened, but my current sandal sitch is totally de-press-ing. Once-cute flip-flops now look all worn out and while I have plenty of high-heeled sandals, they just don't work for my day to day. I've been on the hunt for the perfect gladiator flat since I saw Isabel Marant's Spring '13 show but have yet to find the perfect pair; Enter these studded gladiators from Zara. They're simple and shiny and a little bit edgy and, best of all, under $100. I can't wait to pick up a pair and live in them all summer - who's with me?

Studded Metallic Flat Sandals, $79.90, at Zara stores nationwide or online at Zara.com

11 Gift Ideas to Dial Up Dad's Style

Photo courtesy ALDO

Gift cards and golf balls are fine (read: boring), but why not get him something a little more styling? Whether his dress sense is tragic or top notch, these 11 finds are guaranteed to make your Dad (husband/boyfriend/partner) feel like a sartorial superstar this Father's Day.

See the full gift guide here

Summer's Must-Have Shoe

American Girl in Italy 1951 by Ruth Orkin poster, $18.70, amazon.ca

When Meredith Melling-Burke calls something a must-have, we listen. In this morning's edition of Vogue's Most Wanted, the mag's Senior Market Editor declared that the Jolie Laide flat is where it's at. I'm with you MMB - ever since I first saw that iconic American Girl in Italy poster by Ruth Orkin, I've loved the low-key sexiness of a good black flat, perfect for a passeggiata down a cobblestone street (or a quick getaway from leering Italian boys). Vogue featured the Franco Sarto Georgie Flat from Macy's which I promptly put in my shopping cart but $69 US quickly turned to $82 CDN, plus taxes, plus shipping, plus duties. A grand total of $134 later and I just knew that I could do better.

Luckily I just found the Franco Sarto Gia (a super similar version of the sandal) on sale at Sears.ca for a lovely $77.90 all in, and my order is being processed as we speak.  Hooray! Do act quickly though, the sale ends at midnight tonight.

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Franco Sarto Gia Sandal, $59.99, Sears

Photo via vogue.com