Want to be the best gift-giver ever? This Hudson's Bay Company Collection K-Way Jacket ($48) comes in sizes 12 months to 12 years and will have every adult at your next baby shower, birthday party or family get-together wishing they'd thought of it first. Not that it's a competition...
Get this piece of delectable Canadiana now at The Bay.
Alexa Chung poses for Vero Moda's Spring 2012 Campaign
I ADORE (all caps) Alexa Chung so I can't say that this Friday Find is completely unbiased. Chung, a British TV host, model and contributing editor at British Vogue is perhaps best known for her boy-meets-girl street style, with countless sites dedicated to her sartorial savvy. When it comes to being hip, Chung is totally It.
Recently, Chung became the spokeswoman for Danish label Vero Moda. The spring collection is filled with ultra-girly pieces, like this Peter Pan-collar dress, floral blouses and pretty pleated skirts, each with unique cuts and fun little details. Add in a few quirky extras, like a wide-brimmed hat or lace-up brogues and you'll give off that cool It-Brit vibe faster than you can say "One Direction."
The Angel Mini Dress ($59) and loads of other Vero Moda finds are available at The Bay.
The fashion world reeled yesterday when it was suddenly announced that Fashion Television would be no more. Jeanne shocked us with her tweet: "So surreal. This dream is over: After 27 glorious years, FT production ceased today." Growing up, Jeanne Beker was my idol. While other kids devoured cartoons and sitcoms, my mom would have to drag me from FT as I dreamily watched couture creations glide down the runways of Paris, New York and Milan. Jeanne made the rarefied world of fashion seem accessible as she ushered us behind-the-curtains of the world's most glamorous shows, and helped us get to know the real designers behind our favourite brands. Her trademark chutzpah and no-holds-barred interviews might have seemed over-the-top to some, but that's precisely what I loved abour her. When I found out that Jeanne would be making an appearance at a store in Port Stanley last year, I begged my husband to watch the kids so I could go and meet her. I stashed Jeanne's bio in my tote and geeked my way to the little women's boutique, beyond excited to meet a fashion legend. At the end of her presentation, I shoved my way to the front of the crowd, thrust my book into her hands and practically demanded an autograph. I guess I learned from the best :)
Though this certainly marks the end of an era, Jeanne followed up her initial tweet with , "But life's about change! We have to embrace that. NEW dreams now. Looking forward to working with Bellmedia + evolving the FT brand." I can't wait to see what Ms. Beker has up her stylish sleeves next. Given that everyone's talking about Jeanne today, I thought I'd post some pics from her latest collection (oh yes, she's a designer, too...) Check out the 5 trends she's tapped for her spring EDIT collection, available at The Bay stores nationwide:
MODERN BRIGHTS: Turn up the colour volume this season! Sizzling sexy shades of tangerine and hot pink will warm up your wardrobe and add punch to your spring style statement. From a romantic floral print to a modern hit of colour-blocking, these pieces offer that bright and beautiful edge guaranteed to keep your sunny side up.
DOTS & STRIPES: 'Tis the season to be playful. And how better to convey that carefree attitude than with graphic retro dots and stripes? Teamed with your solid jeans and jeggings, these upbeat, easy-to-wear pieces are aimed at giving your wardrobe that fresh, welcome twist.
GO EXOTIC: March to the beat of your own style drum this spring with exotic prints, lively textures, and just enough dazzle to set you sailing into summer. It's high time for bold moves and playful pieces to take you from day to night, and give your wardrobe an exciting new rhythm.
MAXI DRESSES: For your summer getaway, home entertaining, or romantic evenings out, nothing oozes relaxed feminine glamour like a chic maxi dress. My EDIT for spring resulted in four long and lovely looks that can easily be dressed up or down. Because this season, the kind of confident style we crave is all about elegant ease.
COLOURED DENIM: Jeans are all about confidence. And the right-fitting pair will give you that in spades. My Jeanne jeans hug you in all the right places, with cuts that are sexy, comfy, and cool. Get ready to rock the youthful cropped look in bold new shades of lipstick red and cobalt blue. And feel the funky freedom of a great pair of flares, or the chic ease of a classic straight leg.
I'll admit it: I like my Topshop in small doses. I love the occasional dress, shoe or funky little handbag but when thrown all together, it's all just a little much. The Spring 2012 Topshop collection pics have surfaced, and as always, the styles are super fun, and wildly over-the-top, which I guess is what the brand is all about. I've found some beyond pretty pieces that I would love to add to my wardrobe this spring, but most of all, I'm DYING over that metallic dress.
Oh, and I still occasionally question whether I should break down and buy this tank from last fall. You think I kid.
Is Topshop living up to all the hype? Do you ever shop at the Yorkdale store or online at thebay.com? For more pics from the new spring collection, click on the thumbnails below!
Dree Hemingway has some pretty enormous shoes to fill; As the daughter of Mariel and the great-granddaughter of (you guessed it) Ernest, Dree has recently come into her own as an actress and model, walking for Givenchy, Calvin Klein and even Chanel. Her personal style is perpetually chronicled by street-style photographers who adore her cool, laid-back vibe, and now we can all get a piece of the legacy with the Dree Hemingway for Sandro capsule collection. The Bay will be the ONLY Canadian retailer in Canada to house the 10-piece collection, filled with flowy dresses, printed tees and Ikat embroideries, inspired by the wilds of Idaho where Dree was raised. I'm already obsessing over the white oversized chemise, the black dress & tee, and the feather-print frock, though not a word has been issued about price. This always makes me nervous...
Dree Hemingway for Sandro will be coming to The Bay (Queen St, Vancouver and Montreal) this March. Wait list, anyone?
Friday, April 20, 2012 at 1:27PM 
