A Peter Pilotto for Target Giveaway

As happy as a Monday can get, I'm about to make it happier. I busted it through the ice and snow to get to the London Target this morning and since I live on the fringe  there were still a couple Peter Pilotto for Target beauties left on the racks, which I promptly snatched up for you!

So, if you waited in line to no avail, or your size was out, or you just couldn't be bothered, please leave a comment below telling me why you'd like to win. After all, we at RLR firmly believe in second chances.

Contest is open to residents of Canada only and ends this Wednesday at 5 pm. 

Good luck! 

xx

Watch Hugo Boss x Jason Wu Live from New York Fashion Week

Since we're in the middle of a move, I couldn't make the trip to New York Fashion Week this season. Luckily, I've been enjoying all the livestreams from the shows - kinda like being front row, except I happen to be wearing moccasins. 

The highly anticipated Hugo Boss Womenswear Collection is being presented in NY at 2:30 pm today by the one and only Jason Wu, and RLR has been given access to the livestream. Don't miss this sure-to-be-stunning show and can't wait to hear what you think of the collection as imagined by the brilliant Mr. Wu. Looove him! Ooh, and let's play a little game while we're at it - see if you can spot Gwyneth, Reese, Benedict, Anna and other A-listers in the front row.

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True Patriot Love: Team Canada Unveils Uniforms at Sochi 2014 Opening Ceremony

The just-unveiled official parade uniforms for Team Canada. Photo courtesy Hudson's Bay.

As I sit here and watch the Sochi 2014 Opening Ceremony, I am one proud (albeit superficial) Canadienne. Whether we win the most medals or not, Team Canada always has the most kick-ass uniforms at the Opening Ceremony thanks to the amazing design team at Hudson's Bay. I don't know too much about the athletes or the rules of each sport, but I can give you a play-by-play of the uniforms that'll put Ron McLean to shame.

Inspired by Hudson’s Bay’s classic scarlet blanket, the perfect-red toggle coat features the Hudson’s Bay and Canadian Olympic Team crests.  The coat is layered on top of a black mock turtleneck and wool v-neck sweater for women, and a tailored white dress shirt, wool cardigan, and red and white striped tie for men. To finish it off, athletes wear the official 2014 red mittens that convey the “we can own the podium” message and a red, white and black pom pom toque with CANADA emblazoned proudly on the front.  Can I get a medal for that?

“The Opening Ceremony look was designed to reflect who we are as a nation; it is both classic and modern and reflects tradition, elegance and strength,” says Hilary Kelley, VP of Design, Creative Director, Hudson’s Bay.

And if you want to cheer on Team Canada in proper sartorial form, the whole look is available now at Hudson's Bay, no training required.  The duffle coat is available for both men and women and is currently on sale for $199 (thanks for the tip, Linz!).  The pompom toque and the red mittens are also available for adults and children, with $3.33 from the sale of each pair of mittens going directly to the Canadian Olympic Foundation.  

The Sochi 2014 Canadian Olympic Team Collection can be purchased online at thebay.com and is available at all Hudson’s Bay stores across Canada now.

GO TEAM CANADAAAAAA! Shady as Sochi is, are you as stoked to watch the Olympics as I am?  Don't even get me started on the figure skating costumes...

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Bringing Sexy Back

A subtly sexy look from the RW&CO. Spring '14 Campaign. Photo: RW&CO.

Originally posted in The CLOSET

Though you might not think it, February is actually a pretty sexy month. Most of us are totally over all the cold and by now, we're angsty, excitable, and ready to rip off our parkas and get on with it already.

The good news? You don't need to wait until the snow thaws to get your sexy on. I'm not talking cheesy lace-up corsets, hot pants or platforms here; the modern woman is far less obvious. Think Nicki Minaj  vs. Beyoncé and you'll know exactly what I mean. The modern sexpot shows off her assets in an almost accidental way - from her handbag right down to her shoes, she oozes charisma, class and confidence. She might rock a bold red lip or killer shoes, but rather than throwing it all out there, she usually only chooses one overtly sexy piece and keeps the rest decidedly low-key. Because, as we've all been told so many times, sexy isn't about thongs and thigh-highs, it's about being comfortable and confident.

From luxe-looking sweaters that hang just so, to cut-out shoes that will seriously raise your game, to the little things you lounge around in at home, I've rounded up some of my fav finds help you be your absolute sexiest (plus a classic smokey eye makeup tutorial that will forever change your gaze)...

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A Guide to L.O.V.E.

Love is in the air and with it, the desire to buy something extra special for your special someone. These romantic gifts take all the guesswork out of gifting this Valentine’s Day so you can get back to gazing longingly into each other's eyes. Right? From a very KISS-able tee to some under-$100 beauties from Holts, you're going to just L.O.V.E. this little guide...

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