Shopping: Fabulous & Unique Sunnies From GlassesShop!

GlassesShop Sunglasses & Website Review

We did it ladies and gentlemen... we made it through another winter. I am so excited that Spring is finally here and I am so ready to break the bounds of the puffy winter coat and wear some fabulous warm weather fashion, which includes a pair of chic sunglasses. I love wearing sunglasses (I've mentioned my love of sunglasses before), and how I can pull a whole look together just by throwing on a fabulous pair of shades. I have been dusting off my sunglasses collection in anticipation of the changing of the seasons and I'm happy to introduce my new addition to my sunglasses family, which was sent to me a few months ago from glasses online retailer GlassesShop, and they have quickly become my favourite pair!

Dierdre Cat Eye Sunglasses from GlassesShop

If you are looking for a new pair of sunglasses, prescription glasses, or prescription sunglasses, you have to checkout GlassesShop.com. They have a very extensive collection of some of the most fashionable frames I've seen, as well as some classic and vintage frames.

My Style: Party Hardy!

Design Lab from Hudson's Bay Party Dress Outfit

Just over a year ago, Hudson's Bay introduced a new clothing line named Design Lab. It's made by the same 'in-house'  brand Lord & Taylor but for the younger generation. And I am in love this new clothing line. It has some great fashion forward pieces, as well as some classic staples with an added twist or print.

I finally bought my first piece from Design Lab several months ago, it was a party dress that I got on clearance, and I love it!

My Style: Seeing Red!

California Moonrise Cardigan, Aldo Purse, & Town Shoes Boots Casual Valentine's Day Outfit

Valentine's Day is almost here! I'm not to excited about the actual day but I'm a big fan of dressing for the occasion/event/holiday. So if it's Valentine's Day, it's easy to celebrate the day by adding some splashes of red, without going overboard into 'lovey-dovey sappy' land.

I decided to embrace by inner love child and came up with a casual Valentine's Day look by adding a few key accessories in the bright red hue.

Toronto Artist Spolight: Talented Risk Taker with a Heart of Gold!

Canadian Fashion Designer Tanya Theberge Profile

Alexander McQueen once stated "You never move forward if you play it safe."  He could've been talking about the beautiful and talented Toronto fashion designer Tanya Theberge, who has been taking chances all her life. Tanya, a mother of two boys and a local entrepreneur, counts Alexander McQueen as just one of her many inspirations as she works to launch her debut haute couture collection showing at Fashion Art Toronto (F.A.T.) this April.

I first met Tanya at her final dress fitting as a finalist for the Toronto Fashion Incubator's New Labels Sponge Bob Dress competition last May. We hit it off right away. I loved her passion and love for fashion and the attention to detail she gives her designs.

Shopping: Through the Eyes of Men at LURAP!

LURAP Dress & Online Shopping Experience Review

Do you love what you're wearing? More often than not, the honest answer is: not always. Not because you don't like what you're wearing, but the fit isn't just perfect. I, like thousands of other women, have come to terms that I will rarely find a piece of clothing that fits my body in all the right places perfectly.

So when I was contacted by LURAP, an online custom clothing company, to choose a fashion piece from their site and review it for free, I got extremely excited to say the least. I had such a great experience reviewing eShakti, another online custom clothing company, over a year ago, that I decided for this review to put the fashion power in someone else's hands. Instead of me choosing the dress I was to try on and review, I asked my close MALE friend James to pick one for me.

My Style: Casual Fringe!

Vero Moda Fringe Poncho Casual Outfit

Fringe has been a style trend since the beginning of this year and it doesn't seem to be going away any time soon. Same with distressed denim, every where I look I see jeans with holes and rips in them (much to the dismay of my father:). So I embraced both these trends and created a fun and comfortable look.

Most pieces in this outfit are not new and I have featured them in past My Style Posts. The only new piece is the fun fringe Vero Moda poncho I got on sale at Hudson's Bay.

My Style: Jumping into Fall!

Vero Moda Pants Outfit

It's technically still the summer time until September 23, but the nights and mornings already have that crisp cool feeling; and I'm reaching to grab my jacket and scarf on the way out the door to work. And you know what that means? Time to transition your summer wardrobe into fall.

My Style: Shades of Purple!

Express Purple Skirt Outfit

Even though summer feels like it's winding down, there is still plenty of sunny days ahead that require some fun bright prints (and plenty of purple) to keep the summery spirit going!

When I first spotted this fabulous purple printed skirt at Express near the beginning of the summer, I fell in love with the colour (of course) and the fun print and sexy fit. And now that it's the end of August, I spotted the skirt drastically reduced in price!

My Style: Summer Eclectic Love!

424 Fifth Birdcage Skirt & Express Graphic T-Shirt Outfit

I love mixing up styles to create a unique and eclectic outfit. And the summertime is the perfect time to bring out the dressy skirts and pair them with a fun graphic tee.

I fell in love with This 424 birdcage skirt when it first arrived in Hudson's Bay stores back in February when I featured it in my Valentine's Day Inspiration Fashion post. And I finally bought it for 70% off the original price at the amazing clearance sale happening at The Bay right now!

My Style: Fast Fashion!

Denim Joggers & Urban Behaviour Outfit

I don't own a pair of jogging pants, fleece pants, or any kind a "sweat/jogger pants". I'm not a huge fan and I just feel uncomfortable leaving my house in something I would only wearing around the house or at the gym. So when I finally found a pair of denim joggers that I felt good in, I had to buy them!

I found these pants for the fabulous discounted price of $10! Ladies, I have found a store that any fashion-conscious woman would love! Its name is Urban Behaviour outlet store and its located downtown on trendy Queen Street West at the corner of Spadina Avenue.

Shopping: Fashion That Speaks Volumes at Pipler Accessories!

Pipler Accessories Store Preview

Last month I was privileged to be invited to the opening of Pipler Accessories, a really cool accessories store in Cabbagetown in Toronto. As soon as I walked into the small store, I fell in love!

Pipler Accessories is owned and operated by the married team of Leonie Lilla and Alice Clarkson who believe that fashion accessories have the powerful ability to tell stories and exude messages of integrity.

My Style: Belt it Out!

Two Spring Transitional Outfits

Now that the weather has finally started to cooperate and the sun has come out of hiding, it's that time of year when it's hard to dress for the days that can go from hot and humid to suddenly very cool and chilly very quickly. During the transitional seasons like Spring, layering is the most easily and stylish way to look great, but still be able to stay warm or take off a layer if the warm sun makes an appearance.

Adding a cardigan or sweater is the most common layering technique, but a fabulous alternative to just throwing on a sweater is to turn that sweater into the top!

Style Trend: Fringe Benefits!

Summer/Spring Trend Alert: 1970's Fringe Detail

It seems that every season, a new decade is recycled and brought back to the fashionable forefront. This spring it is the 1970's, not disco 70's but bell bottoms and flower power, with a modern twist. Think Coachella and festival style. And one of the hottest style details this spring is fringe - everywhere!

Marchesa RTW Fall 2015 New York Fashion Week

Fringe has been popping up not only along the hems of kimonos, but also coats, jackets, purses, shoes, tops, bottoms, pretty much everywhere!

My Style: Retro Beach Glam from Filosofia!

Filosofia Swimwear Bikini & Winners Cover-up Outfit

Now that the weather is starting to warm up (well sort of), I'm making a list and checking it twice of all the things I need to buy to get ready for Summer! One of the fashion items at the top of my summer shopping list was a swimsuit, which now has been (wonderfully) crossed off the list.

Several weeks ago I was sent a two piece swimsuit from new swimwear company Filosofia and I can't wait until I hit the beach!

Event: Anything Goes at Fashion Week in Toronto!

World MasterCard Fashion Week Toronto Recap

A few weeks ago one of the last cold weeks in March happened which is a sure sign that Fashion Week has arrived in Toronto. I don't know why but Fashion Week always has terrible weather - either very cold or wet or both. Which is unfortunate for people like myself who can't wait to wear their open-toe strappy heels to one of the best fashion events in Toronto.

My WMCFW at David Pecaut Square

World MasterCard Fashion Week happens in Toronto twice a year, once in March for the Fall Runway shows and in October for Spring.

My Style: Active & Fabulous!

Two Activewear Outfits from Winners

Five weeks ago I shocked everyone who knows me (and myself) and quit smoking and joined a gym. I began a Healthy Journey with many steps involved, including exercising and joining a gym. After signing up and paying my gym fees, I left feeling excited and proud of myself. But then just as I was getting on the TTC, it hit me - I needed clothes to workout in.

I've never really owned anything that would be considered 'workout clothes'; I haven't visited a gym in almost 20 years, so I really wasn't sure what I needed. I didn't want to spend a fortune on new clothes and I wanted something I will be comfortable wearing. Thank goodness for Winners!

Style Trend: Not-So Mellow Yellow!

Spring Trend Colour Alert: Yellow

Spotted everywhere is one of the hottest colour trends for Spring, the vibrant colour yellow. This bright hue has been popping up on red carpets and fashion catwalks for months.

Ralph Lauren - NYFW March 2015

And what can be a better way to kick off the spring season and warmer weather than bright, yellow fashions? Just thinking about it, I can almost feel the beautiful sun shining down and warming my face. I can't wait for Spring!! Even celebrities are getting into the yellow spirit!

My Style: Stripes & Flowers!

Winners Stripe Dress & Vero Moda Floral Kimono Outfit

I know it doesn't seem like it but Spring is almost here (I promise)!!! And a fabulous way to get over the winter blahs and feel renewed and excited about the new upcoming season is a fabulous new outfit in a fabulous fun pattern!

Mixing up patterns in an outfit is a great way to create a unique and fun look. And nothing says 'Spring is here' like florals!

My Style: I Heart New York & Andy Warhol!

Converse Andy Warhol Shoes and Vero Moda Skirt Outfit

A few weeks ago I posted about the fabulous limited edition Converse Andy Warhol Collection. I finally picked up a pair of these limited edition shoes and I'm so excited to show them off!

Two of my greatest loves are shoes and art and when they come together, it's like it's my birthday and Christmas all rolled into one fabulous moment! I love my new converse shoes, although they don't provide much protection in snow and slush. Now more than ever, I'm counting down the days until Spring (19 more days)!

Fashion Loves: Love Is In The Air!

Valentine's Day Outfit Inspiration

With Valentine's Day this weekend, I have been window shopping for some outfit inspiration. Here are some pieces I came across that would not only look great for the big day, but throughout the year.

I recently fell in love - in love with this fabulous pink skirt at Hudson's Bay.