JEANIOUS: My DENIZEN Ambassador Gig

We all know about Levi's, of course, the cool-since-1873 denim brand. But have you heard of the brand's newest off-shoot, DENIZEN yet?  The line just launched in Canada at Target last year so like me, you may not have tried them on quite yet.

When DENIZEN asked me to be their brand ambassador recently, I finally had a chance to check them out in earnest.  They sent me several pairs of jeans in different fits and washes to test drive - modern skinnies, modern straights, pull-on skinnies and super soft leggings. The two things that impressed me the most? The modern styling and, most importantly (especially when it comes to denim), the fit. And unlike most affordable jean brands, the quality's there, too, with reinforced side seams, metal rivets at the corners and Levi's premium quality denim, ensuring jeans that will last.

I've been in desperate need of great black skinnies and happened to be at Target grabbing Hallowe'en gear yesterday so picked up a pair of DENIZEN's hi-rise skinnies to try (on sale for $25 - most styles sell for around $30 at regular price. So seriously, how could I not?) You know how a lot of black jeans can look faded and worn out from the start? Well, DENIZEN's black is perfect - a true, saturated black that I'll wear anytime I want the look of leggings with the flattering structure of jeans. 

Stay tuned for more how-I-wore-them posts from DENIZEN and a video series we have in the works for the holidays. So exciting!

Happy Hallowe'en my sweets! When faced with the option of trick or treat tonight, might I suggest the treat :)

Big Yellow Taxi

Okay, seriously - are these not the cutest mittens you have ever seen?! The Kate Spade-esque design is perfect for urbanistas (and city girls at heart), and of course, ideal for hailing a cab on any impromptu trip to NYC. Who says we have to play fair? 

Pick up your Knit Taxi Mittens now (only $19.95 for the pair) at Le Château.

Trouble: Gap's Fall 2013 Collection

Textural Raw-Edge Tee, $31.95, Gap

I can justify anything and have found plenty of ways to do so at Gap this fall. I could wear the above tee with everything and I definitely hope to bust it out with a black flared mini and ankle boots at Toronto Fashion Week. The clutch below isn't just a clutch, but a very practical cross-body which totally makes sense for my day-to-day. The varsity jacket? Okay, fine, it's basically the tee with long sleeves, isn't it? Hmm... And yet, it's the perfect fall layer since while I feel a little too old to wear a proper varsity jacket, this collegiate nod seems just right. Polka-dot jeans on their own? Totally don't need. Polka-dot pre-distressed jeans? Need. The amazing coated merlot skinnies look like leather but are so much friendlier on the wallet. And at $89.95, I don't really even have to justify the back zip moto boots, do I? While these ramblings are pretty convincing, the current sale online at Gap is enough to make it all officially okay: 35% off any purchase of $140 or more. Shoot, don't you just love/hate it when they do that?

Colorblock Leather Crossbody Bag, $59.95, Gap

Textural Bomber Jacket, $59.95, Gap

1969 Destructed Polka-Dot Always Skinny Jeans, $79.95, Gap (in stores)

1969 Coated Biker Legging Jeans, $89.95, Gap (available Sept 30th)

 Leather Zipped Booties, $89.95, Gap 

Hop on the Bus, Gus

Zoe Saldana, Olivia Palermo & Kristin Chenoweth look lovely in their low-budge Old Navy Peacoats - photos: Startraks/InStyle

Okay, so I know I'm not the first to report the whole 'Celebs: They're Just Like Us!' thing and I'm certainly not the first to notice the sudden abundance of starlets rocking this Old Navy peacoat (thanks InStyle) but it's such a great find that I didn't want you to miss out. 

Won't take long for this bright peacoat (in the perfect shade of 'Big Yellow Bus') to sell out so get on it.  I just bought it online (in 2 different sizes, just in case) because it's so incredibly cheap (and b/c I love it, of course) 

Pick up your Classic Wool-Blend Coat for $29.96 at Old Navy stores across Canada or online at oldnavy.ca.  Plus, score an extra 20% off using the code 'EXTRAGIFT' if you buy by tomorrow.  Sweeet! 

Photo courtesy Old Navy 

Found: A Great White

The first of a four-day week is almost over and I have yet to post (bad blogger!) so thought I should share this pretty new blouse I found at H&M over the weekend.  It's made of 100% cotton, has great long sleeves, gorgeous embroidered details and a lovely neckline - everything I look for in a perfect summer blouse.  At under $30, it will make the perfect guilt-free addition to all of your bright summer bottoms.  Isn't she lovely?!  

The Embroidered Cotton Blouse ($29.95) is waiting for you at H&M