The Boxing Day Survival Guide

Posted by April Yablonovitch ON Dec 23, 2012 IN Spotlight
As the Christmas rush rapidly comes to an end, we can now look forward to, and prepare for Boxing Day. For some, December 26th is an exciting bargain shopping adventure, while for others it’s a day to avoid. The fact that some camp out to be the first in line or that we wait in the crazy long lines for some elusive bargain is beyond me. Y.. READ MORE >

The Best Holiday Makeup Sets

Posted by Fiona Schlumberger ON Dec 18, 2012 IN Make-up
I was introduced to the magic of makeup holiday kits about two years ago, when under the tree I found a wondrous, beautiful quilted box full of small quantities of high-quality Dior makeup. Makeup holiday sets may remind you of those cheap sets of “100 colors of eye shadow” that introduced you to the fun but perilous practice of 90’s-sty.. READ MORE >

Holiday POP Fair (Preview)

Posted by Fiona Schlumberger ON Dec 10, 2012 IN Events
For those of you not familiar with Pop Montreal and its mission to take over the entire city every September with a sick lineup of bands, symposiums, and events, consider this your warning not to miss out on its December iterance of Puces Pop.  Puces Pop is the festival’s craft fair, and this is a craft.. READ MORE >

Comfort Meets Sex Appeal with Proverbial Couture

Posted by Jennifer Braun ON Nov 21, 2012 IN Spotlight
You know that term "it hurts to be beautiful?” And the painful dilemma that we always go through on a Friday morning; fashionable VS comfortable? Well, CEO and designer, Melody Minagar, has the solution for us with her line; Proverbial Couture. The 22 year old designer launched he.. READ MORE >

Haute Doesn't Mean Broke

Posted by Fiona Schlumberger ON Oct 13, 2012 IN Fashion
We all know the struggles of being a fashion-lover on a budget: so many trends to try, yet so little money to spend. Sure, one in about a million Value Villages might have someone’s generously donated vintage Chanel purse, but unless you’ve got a lifetime on your hands, it’s safer to stick to some tried-.. READ MORE >

Grande Braderie de Mode Quebecoise / Fall 2012

Posted by Cora ON Oct 9, 2012 IN Events
Just in time to re-garnish your fall wardrobe the Grande Braderie de Mode Québecoise is back for it's Fall 2012 edition. All your favorite Quebec designers will be selling samples and their overstock at a fraction of the retail price, from 50% to 80% off to be exact, could we ask for more? On top of featuring great new brands .. READ MORE >