Go Green: Canadian Eco-Friendly Fashion

Earth Day is right around the corner so now seems like an extra good time to dress responsibly. From well-known labels like Preloved to up-and-comers like Killigrew, there are a small but mighty group of eco-conscious companies that are cool, Canadian and committed to our planet - proving that looking good while feeling good is indeed a very good thing. 

For the eco-minded brands on my radar right now, read the full article here.

Happy Friday - hope you have the best weekend! xx

Frock Stars

Nothing signals the arrival of spring quite like an easy, breezy dress. I’ve rounded up some of my favourite under-$200 frocks, perfect for the warm-weather months coming our way. To check out 9 dreamy spring dresses (including the beauties above), check out my article this week at iVillage.ca

Toronto Fashion Week: Our Top 13 Fall Looks

World MasterCard Fashion Week has come and gone but we’ve been left with loads of pieces to covet from the Fall ‘13 collections. Check out my Top Looks from Toronto Fashion Week at iVillage.ca this week to get you sartorially stoked for Fall.

Computer issues and a mega deadline time crunch meant that I couldn't post my own pics this week. Mea culpa! Please forgive me...will post them first thing next week. Until then, I'm off to see what's in that big bad bag labeled 'Mini Eggs'.  Wouldn't want to let the wee ones indulge before testing them out ;) #takingonefortheteam

Happy, happy Easter, bunnies! Hope it's spring-y wherever you are...

xx

20 Questions with Joe Mimran

Joe Mimran of Joe Fresh fame at World MasterCard Fashion Week - Photo courtesy George Pimentel

I didn't think he'd actually respond.  I mean, Joe Mimran is probably the busiest guy in fashion (this week especially) and let's face it - I'm not Flare or The Globe & Mail.  On a whim, I sent 20 questions off to his PR team on Thursday and on Friday, the answers appeared!  Love that he took the time to help a blogger out, LOVE Joe Fresh and can't wait for the Fall '13 show and after-party tonight at World MasterCard Fashion Week. Squee!

Read on for what’s on his playlist, how he likes his martini, and what really makes Joe Fresh tick.

 1. Which of your collections are you most proud of so far?

I am proud of all of my collections, but I am always most excited by the collection I am working on at the moment. And as soon as the show is over I’m already thinking about what will come next

2. Do you get nervous when your wife and daughters go shopping?

No, my wife and children all have excellent taste.

3. What are your favourite restaurants in Toronto?

Harbord Room, Sotto Sotto, Giancarlo

4. Who do you rely on most in your business?

My whole team – every aspect of the business from supply chain to visual merchandising to marketing plays a key role in the success of Joe Fresh.  And of course, our loyal customers.

5.  Slippers vs. dress shoes. Discuss

Slippers – classic and so comfortable.

6. Favourite drink?

Martini – very dry, very cold – shaken.

7.  When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up?

I’ve always loved the arts but balanced my interest in art and design with a business degree.

8. What do you eat every day for breakfast?

Fresh squeezed vegetable juice.

9. What’s one piece from Joe Fresh that every woman should own?

A striped t-shirt.

10.  What is your favourite book?

I recently enjoyed Patti Smith’s inspiring memoir, Just Kids.

For my full interview for iVillage.ca, click here but first, check out the super cute new Joe Fresh ad featuring Joe's fave song by Sam and the Womp. Crank it up!

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A model walks the Jil Sander Spring 2013 Runway. Photo © 2013 The Fashion Group International

I don't know about you but I've got a few sides to my personality. There's the work me, the girl who uses words like 'fantastic' and 'absolutely'. There's the mom version of me, who has to play the heavy to make sure we don't spend all day watching Bubble Guppies but then uses stupid voices and sings ridiculous songs to entertain. Then there's the 'me' with my best friends who usually ends up on the floor from laughing so hard, especially after a few glasses of wine. We've all got our different sides, both dark and light, good and bad, and though I usually try to be good, it's sometimes fun to get into a little bit of trouble, too.

For Spring '13, designers played up the contrast, sending models down the runways of Michael Kors, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs and Jil Sander in mod black & white looks. The new way to wear it? Stick with clean silhouettes and graphic prints (ie. bold black & white stripes, polka-dots and checks) and make sure to make a true statement by keeping it black & white from head to toe (including your bag, por favor). Feel like you need a bit of colour? Go for a bright and matte red or hot pink lip. Mwah!  For those days when you can't decide which of your personalities to bust out, I can't think of a better way to dress.

For the full story, including some of my fave black & white finds in stores now read on here. 

Then check out my article this week at iVillage.ca for 3 ways to wear black & white for spring.

Italian Leather Colour-Blocked Tote, $170, Winners

Contrast Stripe Jean, $49, Joe Fresh 

Cat-Eye Sunglasses, $12, ALDO