Nordstrom North

Nordstrom Department Store will be arriving in Canada in 2014 - image source: Nuance Marketing

Marihenny Rivera in Haider Ackermann for Nordstrom's Portraits of Style Lookbook Fall '12 - shot by Daniel Jackson

And the American retail invasion continues today with the official announcement that Nordstrom will be opening up shops in Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary and Vancouver starting in the fall of 2014.

Nordstrom will be taking over former Sears stores at Calgary's Chinook Centre (fall 2014), Pacific Centre in Vancouver, and Rideau Centre in Ottawa (both spring 2015), with a brand new store planned for Sherway Gardens (fall 2016..booo!).  You know what this means, right?  More choice = More temptation = Je suis screwed. Pardon my French.

You Know What You Need?

You need a fashion shower.  Que???  Check out Anna Dello Russo in this new video for H&M. Her OTT accessory collection hits H&M stores Oct 4th.  Lesson #1:  Don't miss it.  And just to recap, here are ADR's fashion lessons to live by:

1) Fashion is a declaration of your own freedom

2) Between style and fashion?  Absolutely fashion.

3) Fashion is always uncomfortable.  If you feel comfortable, you never get the look.

4) Fabulous at EVERY age.

5) Wearing night clothes in the daytime is unexpected.

6) Somebody wearing your same outfit?  Wonderful! You made the right choice.

7) You must wear outfit ONCE!

8) Wear a coat as a dress.

9) It doesn't matter the size of your body.  Fashion flatters everybody.

10) Fashion jewels personalize your style.

First person to tell me Anna Dello Russo's actual age wins a gift card to H&M.  It's really a toss-up in the crazy-fabulous competition.  

Karl or Anna?  Hmmm...I love them both so...

CIAO! X (Image and video courtesy H&M)

Layer Up, Buttercup

When temperatures drop, as they’re bound to do (sorry!), it’s time to layer up for a look that’s both practical and pretty. The good news? You can pile on the pieces (or peel them off) depending on the ever-shifting forecast.   Check out my 3 easy ways to load on the layers for fall at iVillage.ca this week, from the new way to suit up for work, to casual weekend layers, to the Rooney Mara way to wear your LBD after dark.

Can You Handle It?

Love (LOVE!) this top-handled tote from Zara.  It's a hot, colour-blocked mess of neutrals, meaning you can literally wear it with everything, yet the clean, classic lines keep it from looking busy. You can carry it by its smart top handles or go hands-free with the longer shoulder strap, and the zip-top will stop your goods from spilling out, should you decide to swing it wildly over your head with abandon or execute a perfect cartwheel. One never knows when the mood might strike...

The Suede Combined Shopper chimes in under $100 (just barely but still...) at Zara.  

And sorry for the inconsistent posting this week.  My little girl started JK (sniff) and my son started pre-school (double-sniff) so I've been knee-deep in lunch boxes, backpacks and Kleenexes all week long.  I had no clue that back-to-school was so much work! Ohh, and SO EXCITING!  I've been asked to be part of Cityline's Fall Fashion Special so I've been shopping like mad to help style the show.  If you want to catch me on it, set your PVR's for Tues, Sept 18th on City TV!  xoxo 

Over the MOON

All photos courtesy Mimran Group Inc./MOON

In my back-to-school rush, I wasn't able to attend the MOON Fall Preview last week but just got my paws on the pretty collection pics.  I can always count on the brand for unique, affordable finds, perfect for seamlessly strutting from boardroom to boîte.  The fall collection features modern-meets-classic silhouettes, bold colour-blocking and textured knits.  More than anything, its the jewel-toned colour palette I love most;  pops of magenta, cherry, turquoise and tangerine set against a more subdued backdrop of black, cream, navy, mushroom and caramel.  My fave pieces?  The cherry ottoman dress and the magenta lace pencil skirt (both currently en route to my house! yay! Love blogger fringe benefits) and that mustard bow dress (top pic) which I cannot wait to welcome into my closet. 

Until now, MOON has only been available at The Bay but starting Sept 15th, you'll be able to shop MOON 24/7 with the launch of its new online shop, moonapparel.ca.  There, you'll find MOON's collection of sleek dresses, expertly tailored toppers and double-knit slim pants, all under $119.  To complement the line, MOON will offer accessory designer collabs with covetable brands, like Sorichetti leather handbags and Chan Luu's gorgeous cashmere and silk scarves.  Oh, and free shipping & returns, too.  What's up with the Mimran family? I want some of that magic.  Perhaps Mimran is the new Midas?

Click on the thumbnails to check out the fall collection below.  Oh, and last thing (I promise): If you're in Toronto, don't miss MOON's Pop-Up Shop happening Sept 14-16 from 11am-6pm at 171 East Liberty St (Suite 360) in Liberty Village for first dibs at the new F/W 2012 Collection. Plus, if you 'like' MOON Apparel on Facebook, you'll score a 20% discount. Sweet!

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