Found: Your Sole Mates

Nothing brings happiness quite like a rocking shoe;  It gives you height, makes your legs look enviably long and lean, and unlike most other clothing, a shoe always fits.  These python pumps from ALDO may not be the most practical footwear choice, but it doesn't really matter because they are so beyond beautiful.  This spring, I'll be wearing these heels with everything - from jeans and a tee, to all my summer dresses and everything in between, and adore the pop of print that will add interest to all of my basic neutrals.  As for comfort, the compensating platform brilliantly makes up for the sky-high heel, making you feel much more grounded. The sandal is gorgeous but if you're more of a closed-toe type, ALDO's thought of you, too, with its more seasonless platform pump version.  Ssssimply divine!

The Kess Sandal ($90) and the Litts Platform Pump ($90) are both waiting for you at ALDO now.  Consider it your TGIF treat.  Happy weekend, everyone!

Wu Hoo! Jason Wu Coming to Target

Images courtesy Target

After the Missoni for Target collection debacle last fall, fashion-lovers have been waiting with bated breath for the next big designer collaboration.  The Jason Wu for Target lookbook was just released and the sweet collection features everything from nautical stripes to chic sorbets to elegant after-5 pieces, all in keeping with the designers pretty, ladylike aesthetic.  Wu shot to fashion fame after dressing Michelle Obama for her husband's inauguration, and his dresses are perpetually spotted on red-carpet fixtures like Diane Kruger, Camilla Belle and Natalie Portman, so the collection is pretty much guaranteed to sell out quickly.  The Jason Wu collection arrives February 5 at Target stores, as well as online at Target.com, with prices starting at only $19.99.  That insane white dress with the black underlay is super tempting, but I'm not sure whether I'll battle the crowds again to cross-border hop for this one.  Wu you?  

Ps - Just in case you missed last week's announcement, click here for the list of which lucky Canadian cities are getting a Target in 2013

Tangerine Tango

After a brief (very brief) respite from shopping between Christmas and New Year's, my wandering eyes have landed on this orange crush-worthy blouse.  I spotted it at the Old Navy Spring 2012 preview last year and found it online today, and now it's absolutely official:  TOTAL must-have.  The tied-up hem, the drapey rayon fabric and the very of-the-moment colour (more on that tomorrow) will make this shirt a go-to in my wardrobe.  I'll pair it with khaki, brown, navy and white pants, or even as a cute little cover-up once pool season rolls around.  I'll add in bright pink costume jewels some days or classic gold on others and then I'll head to my nearest bar (likely the liquor cabinet in my house) for a good shot of Cointreau (the best way to get your Vitamin C in my totally uneducated opinion) Cheers to 2012!  Hope it's treating you perfectly so far! xo

The Tie-Hem Drape Blouse ($32.94) is available now at Old Navy stores nationwide or online here

ATTITUDE Jay Manuel Spring 2012: Searsiously Decent

Pretending not to notice the camera, waiting for the ATTITUDE Jay Manuel by Sears show to start on Tues. night.  That's me sitting with the editors of Sweetspot.  (Image:  Erin Simkin - Toronto Life)

If you read this blog regularly, you know that I'm the furthest thing from a fashion snob.  Still, when it comes to stepping through the doors of Sears, I've always dragged my heels.  Though it's tough to change people's perceptions (especially fashion people), ATTITUDE is making me reconsider the store.  And, the ATTITUDE show has become one of the most coveted tickets of LG Fashion Week, especially since Jay Manuel took creative control of the brand.

Wednesday's show was packed with modern gypset looks, with tonnes of resort wear in punchy colours and prints, off-set by bold, graphic black & white looks.  The styling, not surprisingly, was what really made the clothes shine.  Yasmin Warsame & co. showed them off to their best potential, too.  But when it comes right down to it, will the clothes really be as great under the harsh fluorescent lights of Sears?  Hoping so... 

Here are some of my fave looks from the show.  I LOVE the white shirt with the pink pants.  Pretty!  What do you think? 

P.S - Check back next week for a full recap of Toronto's LG Fashion Week.  I've got behind-the-curtain pics, the latest fashion crowd favourites and, of course, a fun giveaway.  Happy weekend!  xo

(Images via Toronto Life:  Jenna Marie Wakani) 

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