It goes without saying that Paris proves to be one of my favorite places to shop. With its abundance of amazing local boutiques, world-class department stores, and enough luxe shopping destinations to keep an oligarch’s wife, mistress, and daughter occupied, it’s hard to pick favorites. However, since coming across the…
Runway Report: Hilary MacMillan SS14
One of the many shows that I attended during World MasterCard Fashion Week in Toronto was Hilary MacMillan‘s SS14 presentation. As a newcomer to the industry, having only launched her eponymous line in 2012, she’s already made quite a name for herself with her elegant designs. This was her first…
The Lupe Dress
This Hi! Expectation dress is like nothing else in my closet. It’s vibrant, almost stained glass like print is so much more bold than the prints that I typically favor. In fact, I’m typically not a print person but how could I pass up this dynamic piece. Reminiscent of many…
WTF: A New Disorder
It is with great regret that I must announce the birth of a terrible new disease… Well, perhaps more of a disorder than a diseases. But terrible nonetheless. I call it FIADD, or Fashion-Induced Attention Deficit Disorder. While Jess and I were on vacation in Paris this October, we wandered…
Trend Spotting: Metal Details
This past week I’ve been in Toronto for World Mastercard Fashion Week and one of the trends that has kept popping up on the runways is metal detailing. From toe-caps to metal trimmed bags and garments, this trend is dominating the collections and showing up on many of the well…
The Tuileries and lunch at Laperouse
Located in the 6th, Laperouse is a jewel box of a restaurant that has been in existence since 1766. Long adored by many of the literary greats that have flocked to the French capital and the fashionable residents of the city, the restaurant is not only know for its haute…