‘Tis the season. The season of good cheer, lovely gifts, fabulous party gowns, and holiday parties. Oh, those holiday parties. Some are fun, some are work. The work I speak of are the office parties to which one must attend. They are those social obligations where the most dreadful etiquette offenses and fashion crimes occur.
The [...]

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Sweet Philip Sparks celebrated the opening of his new studio in the newly renovated historic Burroughs Building.  His space and clothing epitomizes the elegance of gentlemen from a bygone era.
I do believe Toronto’s most fabulous, creative people attended this open house. I enjoyed rubbing shoulders with Samra Habib, Rouge Magazine Associate Fashion and Beauty Editor, [...]

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Today was another Fashion Mafia workday. They invented the idea of overspending the day after American Thanksgiving, so it was my job to encourage Canadians to spend exuberantly, especially on international goods. I must hand it to Tracee Smithers, who must be the most perfect PR gal in the business, since she booked spots for [...]

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My first Fashion Mafia assignment: ensure the glamour of the Chanel 2008/09 Cruise Collection runway show remained intact for its Toronto premiere for the benefit of HealthyKids International, a new initiative from the SickKids Foundation. I was to monitor show sophistication and guest glamour.
How happy was I to report the show was on-par with global [...]

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The fabulous Crissi Giamos, Director of Public Relations at Town Shoes gave me the best little tidbit today: they are making three classic Barbie shoes in adult sizes. Set for a February release along with a line of Barbie bags, many gals will be unleashing their inner bombshells in the new year.
After sharing this secret [...]

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Noted fashion illustrator Maurice Vellekoop launched his latest book, PIN-UPS this evening at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, so naturally Bernie and I had to attend. I simply adore Mr. Vellekoop’s fashion illustration, but tonight, the fashion was missing, so I asked him if he prefers not to draw clothes anymore. This is what he [...]

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It is hard to believe that Comrags is celebrating twenty-five years in business. It feels like it was yesterday when I first saw designers Joyce Gunhouse and Judy Cornish profiled on Fashion Television during the show’s early seasons. Their success showed me that Canadian fashion designers could make it.
Naturally, I stopped by the Comrags store [...]

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Dear readers, please accept an apology from deep down in my fashionable heart. I do know you wait in eager anticipation for your weekly dose of sophistication, but a surprise trip prevented me from filing last week’s story about sophisticated behaviour at holiday office parties.
Do not fret, my pets. I will tell you the tips [...]

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Trish Ewanika practices quiet luxury. Her clothing transcends seasons. In fact, her fashions have transcended twenty seasons. Tonight, she celebrated ten years in business. Some of her closest friends and clients gathered in her store to share in the appreciation of such an event. I do enjoy Trish’s stylish, minimal, and classic take on fashion. [...]

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Fiona has some nerve. She left a sickly-sweet message on my phone. I wonder what she wants; she only contacts me when she needs something. There is no way I will let her into my life again, so I hope she will not call again.

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