LOFT Comes to Canada

Photos courtesy: LOFT

Just announced: LOFT is coming to Canada!  The US retailer will be opening its first international location at Yorkdale Shopping Centre in late 2012, the latest in a slew of chains to open up shop across the border, including Ann Taylor who will open two Toronto stores this fall.

LOFT offers versatile, accessible, and affordable fashion with a decidedly feminine feel, special and unexpected details, and a flattering fit.  “Canada represents a natural step as we move to expand internationally, and we are excited to open our first store outside the U.S. in such a vibrant city like Toronto,” said Gary Muto, Brand President. “LOFT offers women apparel and accessories that have great style, quality and value, and we believe our product fills a void in the market.”  

While we wait for the doors to open, be sure to visit LOFT.ca to join the email list and follow LOFT for updates leading up to the store's grand opening on Twitter and Facebook.   

Father's Day Gifts He'll Love

Paul, Stella and James, Scotland 1982.  Picture: Linda McCartney; Life in Photographs

While moms are undoubtedly important, life just wouldn't be the same without our dads.  A dad is the king of the grill, the teller of tall tales, the terrifying blanket monster, the bicycle instructor, the high-flying-toss-in-air-master, the Jaws in the pool, the brave bug-crusher, the hose-spraying lunatic, and the resident chocolate chip cookie-tester.  But it's not all fun and games; dads are always there to soothe when things get rough, to give the best goodnight hugs and to impart wisdom to their little ones.  With a gentle hand, a playful mind and a loving heart, a good dad can make all the difference and for that, he deserves a little something on Father's Day.  Whether he's sporty, stylish, or sentimental, our Father's Day Gift Guide will help you give him something he'll really love this year (keep these gifts in mind for upcoming birthdays, too).

A super Happy Father's Day to great dads everywhere xo

Originally posted in The CLOSET  

Festival Style: Splurge vs. Save

Rosie Huntington-Whitely and her crew invade Coachella. Photo credit: PacificCoastNews.com

As you plan your foray into festival territory, it's important to strike the perfect combination of casual and cool. From SXSW to Coachella to Jay-Z’s upcoming Made in America, the season of music festivals is in full swing. Get with the band in these festival essentials, perfect for swaying, jumping, and fist-pumping in enviable style.  For my top 10 splurge vs. save picks, check out my full article at iVillage.ca

Hooded Anorak, $49, Joe Fresh

Multi-Coloured Skull Bracelet, $15, ALDO Accessories

Paper Straw Bag, $29.95, H&M

Printed Tie-Belt Shorts, $24.94, Old Navy

H by HUDSON Mirar Boot, $275, Revolve Clothing

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In case you've missed the boat, bracelets are every fashionable girl's best friend.  Woven and fun, the new mix-and-match bracelets take me back to the craft cabin at Wabanaki where we'd weave our colourful bracelets for hours on end, because how else do you spend an endless summer day? Since work, kids and other calls of duty now get in the way of play, I'll willingly pay for friendship (well, the bracelets, anyway). These Brooks Brothers beauties with their pretty charms are the haute version, but adding one to the rest of your cheap and cheerful mix will elevate the whole stack.  

Get your Metal Link Bracelets w Woven Ribbon ($68 each) at Brooks Brothers. Pretty! x

Happy Monday

Just announced the last round-up of winners for RLR Treat Week (in the comments section of each post, if you're curious) and for so many people today, it's turned out to be a very happy Monday, indeed.  I was blown away by the response to our giveaway week and couldn't get over the number of comments, tweets and facebook likes.  A big thanks to all of the stores who so generously donated prizes:  Joe Fresh, Winners, Le Château, Holt Renfrew, Smart Set, Danier, Roots, Dermalogica, Foxy Originals, Gap and ALDO.  And to all of my readers, both loyal and new - thank you, thank you, thank you! We'll have to do this again sometime, non? Back to regular posts this week! 

xo