Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at 9:56AM 
Photo by George Pimentel/Getty.
World MasterCard Fashion Week has come to a close and after witnessing hundreds of tempting creations strut down the runways, I've compiled a shortlist of what I want to wear once the snow melts. Check out my article in iVillage.ca today to see which trends we'll all be wearing for Spring '15...
Thursday, October 23, 2014 at 1:14PM 
Fashion Week is in full swing and I've been running between Kitchener and Toronto every day to hit the shows. Deadlines? What deadlines? Husband? What husband? Kids? Okay, now I feel guilty. World MasterCard Fashion Week comes but twice a year and while I'm lucky enough to work from home 90% of the time, I wouldn't be much of a Canadian fashion bloggess without being there in the heart of the fashion action for Toronto Fashion Week. I've already seen some amazing shows this week and am furiously snapping pics to share with you. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter for all of my live pics throughout the week before I post them here.
In the meantime, I sat down for a chat with Caitlin Power, one of the most exciting new designers on the Canadian fashion scene right now. Read on for my iVillage.ca interview with Caitlin about what makes a #POWERWOMAN, what’s inspired her for Spring ‘15, and why every woman should own a great dress. Okay, off to Toronto for Day 4. Sleep? What sleep?
Monday, October 20, 2014 at 4:00PM 
Photo via Sid Neigum
It's Day 1 of World MasterCard Fashion Week (aka Toronto Fashion Week) and I'll be racing back between Kitchener and Toronto to catch all the shows. I know - commitment, right? Tonight is Pink Tartan, the Mercedes-Benz Start-Up Competition and the Joe Fresh party which I am DYING to figure out. Is it a party? Is it a show? Is it both? I've heard rumours of a big surprise guest but nothing has been confirmed. Eek. Wish me luck and be sure to check back for updates throughout the week. In the meantime, here are the top 10 Canadian designers I can’t wait to watch next week...
Friday, October 17, 2014 at 11:14AM 
Photos via Joe Fresh
The Joe Fresh Holiday Lookbook arrived in my inbox recently and since I've finally accepted the cold weather, I think it's only right to share it with you. In a word: dreamy. The styling is perfect - the Nordic knits, the chunky scarves, the faux fur trims, and even the socks worn with heels. Don't knock it 'til you've tried it. And because it's all Joe Fresh, it's affordable and wearable, so this fashion dream can actually come true for you (and you and you and you). The holiday collection drops in stores throughout November and December.
Speaking of Joe, I'll be heading to Toronto next week for Spring '15 World MasterCard Fashion Week so be sure to follow me all next week on this blog (and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) for my pretty people pics from the street, the studio and the big shows at David Pecaut Square.
Until then, happy weekend! Isn't it always?
Friday, March 21, 2014 at 11:58AM 
Photos courtesy Joe Fresh & George Pimentel Photography (bc my iPhone 4 sucks)
I'm a lucky girl. As a Joe Fresh #virtualfrontrow Blogger, I scored an all-access pass to the Joe Fresh Fall 2014 show on Wed night, the most coveted ticket at Toronto Fashion Week, including a backstage pass and an invite to the intimate after-party at LEE. It's no secret that, all affiliations aside, I am a superfan of Joe Fresh. But for Fall 2014, Mr. Mim outdid himself with a collection that looks characteristically fresh and wearable, but noticeably elevated. As I blogged about earlier Joe Fresh is set to take over the fashion world quite literally over the next few years, with plans to open up 120 stores in 23 countries covering the Middle East, Europe, North Africa and South Korea. Anyone hoping to compete on an international level has to step up one's game, and Joe looks primed to do just that.
The loden green, golden brown, sophisticated greys and pops of signature Joe Fresh orange made for the perfect non-black palette for the colder months - v. Michael Kors-esque which I loooved. While the colours were rich, the details were surprisingly decadent, too, with oversized accessories (cocoon scarves, clutches and fur-trimmed toques), zipper details on pant legs and plush feathery faux-furs that looked far from budget, though we all know that budgets won't be busted with this collection. Overall, one of my favourite collections from Joe Fresh yet. And as I said yesterday, much as I love them both, Joe Mimran > Kim Newport-Mimran this season, don't you think?
Scroll down for the full Joe Fresh Fall '14 experience - they edited the last song out of the runway video below so click on the SoundCloud link to hear the #selfie track by The Chainsmokers that closed the show. I'm calling it: this is the new 'Baby Got Back' of the 2010's so you'd betta download it stat.
Joe Fresh Fall Winter 2014 Fashion Show from Joe Fresh on Vimeo.