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Cocktail Hour – Finding the perfect dress

Dec 17th, 2011 by

This holiday season is approaching and this brings one thing to mind – parties, celebrations and loads of opportunities to dress up. This raises the question, ‘What should I wear?’  If you’re looking for the perfect cocktail dress, look no further. We’ve seen some gorgeous dresses walking down the runways. Stunning in rich champagne colours, there’s no need to stick to “typical” dark bold colours this holiday season. Keep it fresh clean and fabulous when choosing a cocktail dress.  It is important to know that when choosing a cocktail dress it can be any length, fit, style and colour. So be sure to find one that fits your figure. 

1. The Sweetheart Neckline – Small or large busts, this neckline is flattering on everyone. Choosing a fabric like taffeta is a great crisp fabric that holds its shape without looking boxy and has an overall very slimming effect.


 

2. Flowy and Layered – This look creates the illusion of a form fitting dress without it being form fitting. Soft layers also adds dimension to your body. Try pairing it with a sheer stocking to add texture to the look. 
 

 

3. The Princess Seam – This style of dress does not need a waist line. Simple yet sophisticated, this is a perfect style for someone who’s looking for a longer look to a cocktail dress.  Especially if you’re not looking to bare your legs in the cold. A pencil dress is the perfect alternative to a dress trouser.
 

 

4. The Belted Dress – When you add a belt to any dress you give the dress a whole new look. Subtle yet polished this A-line dress is a perfect fit for any body type. Pulled in at the waist with a slight flare at the bottom –  a fantastic chic look. 
 

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LG Toronto Fashion Week Diary – Day 2

Oct 22nd, 2011 by

The second day arrived and the afternoon started with a very punctual Joeffer Caoc show! Joeffer’s spring-summer collection stirred a feeling of surreal bliss within the audience. The splashes of soft blue, champagne, slate gray, and candy orange were the theme. The Chanel inspired, classically tailored coats added a beautiful feminine touch to the collection. Oh, and did I mention sequins are back?

 

 

Jay Manuel Ending Jay Manuel definitely brought a mood to the second evening! The tent was flooded with VIP’s, media, press, and industry people. Everyone was anticipating the big reveal of Jay Manuel’s spring-summer 2012 Sear’s collection. “Gypset” is the perfect word to describe the look of the collection. Diamond shape patterns were seen in tan, khaki, pink, and blue. And 1990’s silhouettes were revealed with each model sporting a moist pink lip -fantastic for day or night.

 

Up tomorrow, Klaxon Howl will debut their spring-summer 2012 collection that will be available in a new Toronto boutique! Pink Tartan will later take the spotlight! Stay tuned…..

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LG Toronto Fashion Week Diary – Day 1

Oct 19th, 2011 by

Holts spring/summer 2012 Last evenings opening show kicked off with an inspiring speech from president of the FDCC – Robin Kay. Her words were encouraging to aspiring new faces in the crowd and faces that have been seen for past years as well. After she wrapped up, Holt Renfrew presented their spring/summer 2012 collection. Both new and recent favourite designers debuted their collections. The lights dimmed, everyone got quiet, as Sweet Disposition played gracefully on what sounded like a violin. The music filled the room powerfully as models began strutting down the freshly painted white catwalk!
Holts spring/summer 2012  Ravishing new pops of colour for spring/summer 2012 immediately caught my eye. Shades of yellow – green and mandarin orange warmed up the runway as well as the audience! These pops of colour were seen in flowy silk dresses and oversized billowy tops. The oversized boxy shape we are seeing this season in capes, ponchos, and chunky knits is carrying over to spring/summer. Â Menswear designers Wings + Horns showed us an interesting way to do “tone on tone”. They paired crisp shirts in blue and red with the same colour matching bow tie. I have a feeling next seasons we’ll be seeing bow ties, bow ties, and more bow ties!
 It was an amazing kick-off night and fantastic to meet Jay Manuel! Next up,  the Joeffer show – stay tuned!

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Help your Staff – Optimize Garment Sales!

Oct 17th, 2011 by


Finding the right people to definitively optimize your sales is critical. They are the first thing that your potential and regular clientele see and meet when they walk in the door. 
Learn how to optimize your sales by training your staff about the specific subtleties and finesse required to court, relate to and ultimately close the sale in a quick, gracious, efficient manner. Attain valuable knowledge about the qualities that your clientele will look for and relate to in your sales associates and how your staff can deal with the different personality types of your clientele. Learn how to persoanlise the experience for your clientele so it will keep them coming back again and again. Discover how to make the shopping experience for your clientele feel like they are being served by savvy, professional, stylish consultants that can understand and cater to their needs, so that every client feels like your most important client. Realize how to enhance the entire shopping experience of your clientele so that it is seamless and enjoyable from the first moment they enter, to trying on of garments, until the ultimate sale. 

Increase sales by profiting from the inside techniques and insight of an expert and renowned international image consultant, Kelly Millar, President and founder of KM Image Consulting. 
Date and Time: November 08, 2011 at 19:00 EDT for 90 mins 
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Baby its Cold Outside!

Oct 13th, 2011 by

Fur accessories add glam to autumn!  Don’t let cold temperatures put your love for fashion at a halt! Embrace fun faux fur accessories to keep you warm and very au courant this season!

1. Â The Fabulous Fur Glove

The mixture of leather and fur is every fashionista’s desire this season. A pair of leather gloves is a wise investment that will keep you stylish and definitely warm. So have fun with your accessories and add some personality to your gloves with fur embellishment. Try a deep burgundy glove with some fabulous black faux fur trim!

2. Â Swing on a Circle Scarf

The wonderful large circle shape of this scarf allows for versatility in styling. Wear it wrapped around twice for a chic layered look or let it hang down in a large oval form for an instant boho vibe. A circle scarf in faux fur is the perfect fall accessory to consider. It will compliment any outerwear beautifully – whether it is a bomber, wool pea coat, or cape!

3. Â Make Amends with a Muff 

The fur muff has come a long way! It has made a fashionable reintroduction this fall as a luxurious must-have accessory. A faux fur muff works beautifully for a glamorous evening look. Pair your hand muff with a sequin little black dress for a brisk autumn evening out. For the more daring, be bold and opt for fur in an unexpected colour!

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