Year of the Rooster: 12 Gifts for Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is always a fun post for me to write each year, because more and more brands are getting involved (inadvertently or deliberately) to ring it in. 2017 is the Year of the Rooster – I’ve...
View ArticleSquad Goals
What It Is: I totally own one of these sweatshirts (that I bought for myself) and I just had to share the love. Canadian brand Cherryt Knit & Co. specializes in a TOMS-esque one for one model with...
View ArticleWhoa Mama: Chic Mother’s Day Gifts from Joe Fresh
With Mother’s Day so close, you can expect near-daily gift ideas for your favourite lady. Next up? Some chic ideas from Joe Fresh that are so adorbs, you may end up snagging one or two for yourself...
View ArticleFind of the Month: Shan
It’s almost beach season Canada – what are you wearing? Might I suggest a swimsuit from Quebec-based Shan? Founded in 1985, this luxe brand creates highly coveted swimwear, resort wear, lingerie, and...
View ArticleTime of the Season: Canada Day, Joe Fresh Style
Joe Fresh is one of Canada’s best-loved fashion brands – and for good reason! With prices to outfit the whole family and plenty of straight-from-the-runway flair, here are some awesome picks to get you...
View ArticleBack to Your Roots: See What’s In Store for #Canada150 with Roots
What It Is: I still remember how everyone wanted our (now probably dorky) red hats at the Olympics back when Roots was the official clothier of Team Canada. Regardless, the nation’s most patriotic...
View ArticleFind of the Month: Drake General Store
Happy Canada Day everyone! There are a few retailers that are my go-to’s on this blog, and Drake General Store has to be one of them. The cult gift shop started as a quirky way for guests at uber hip...
View Article5 Gifts From…Simons
Years ago when I visited Quebec for the first time on my own (well, technically part of a school trip) I quickly became enchanted with a store I’d never of: Simons. If you’ve never been, it’s well...
View ArticleBack to Basics: Kotn Wants to Simplify His Wardrobe
What It Is: A line of sustainably sourced cotton apparel from Canadian brand Kotn. Designed for men with a minimalist sense of style that appreciate high quality basics, Kotn prides itself on not...
View ArticleBabyface: Bebe Fete Is The Most Baller Kids Line Ever
What It Is: Um, pretty much just the world’s cutest toddler and baby line – that happens to be based in Canada. Designed and produced in Toronto, Bebe Fete releases seasonal collections of quirky...
View ArticleCanuck Couture: Fresh Collective Is Your #1 Destination for Canadian Fashion
What It Is: You don’t hear TOO much about Canadian fashion in the grand scheme of things. But the reality is, there are plenty of designers making waves in the Canadian fashion world and beyond. Fresh...
View ArticleComfy Cozy Are We: Flannel Foxes is Perfect for Fall
What It Is: I think I’ve made clear my affinity for retro clothing with a camp-inspired spin. The folks at Alberta-based Flannel Foxes are feeling me but in a more rustic, fall context with their...
View ArticleSwimfan: Bathing Belle Suits Will Make You Long For Summer
What It Is: I know, I know, summer is really just about done (at least, it is on Friday). But indulge me as I feature this Canadian swimwear brand, called Bathing Belle. All suits are custom made and...
View ArticleChic Baby: Juniper Dragon Will Make You Love Local
What It Is: Juniper Dragon is a lil’ brand for lil’ ones, based in B.C. Their focus? Babies (and mamas), with adorable prints and fabrics sourced primarily locally here in Canada that are then...
View ArticleSequin Steps: Some Seriously Sparkly Shoes to Wish for At ALDO
What It Is: Even though I know it’s totally pointless, I often find myself wanting to buy a new sparkly dress to celebrate the holidays. As a total glitter fiend, however, this year I’m thinking of a...
View ArticleMerry Christmas Baby: Gift Ideas for Tiny Tots, Toddlers, and Parents
Today’s gift idea is another new one for the holidays – a gift guide devoted to presents for the littles, namely, babies and toddlers, as well as their parents. You could argue that babies don’t really...
View ArticleAll-Canadian Christmas: Canadian Gift Ideas from Coast to Coast
As you may have noticed, the Canadian Gift Guide – while always focused on gift ideas that are readily accessible to Canadians – has really been focusing more and more on local Canadian brands,...
View ArticleTrend Watch: All That Glitters Is Not Gold
Take one part today’s #1 neutral (grey, or one notable navy) and one part the world’s favourite holiday season style accent (sequins / glitter / beading) and you’ve got the inspo for today’s post…AKA a...
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