There was no doubt in my mind that Canadian label Pink Tartan was going to be the headliner of LG Toronto Fashion Week.  The audience continued to rush in scrambling to find a spot, tensions were rising as showtime was fast approaching. Eventually they had to close the doors and people were standing at the sides.  The media quickly became intimate with their competition as cameras were warming up. Thankfully, we weren’t disappointed with the end result.
Known for her sophisticated yet modern collections designer Kimberly Newport-Mimran has impressed buyers and consumers alike since 2002. Pink Tartan is an international brand …read more

I was at the mall yesterday and apparently there’s a bit of a mini-trend in the handbag department. I noticed more labels are creating small crossbody bags or you can also call them mini messenger bags or mini shoulder bags.
I’m on the fence about this actually. On one hand they’re all very convenient and sometimes you do need to go hands-free whilst running errands or even shopping and they’re also great for travel. However, their small size is limiting. Unless of course, you only carry around the bare necessities, in that case, you’re golden.
I checked out the Saks website and …read more

It looks like Spring & Summer accessories for 2010 are going to be filled with candy-colored fun – at least according to New York Fashion Week!
Bold, chunky accessories with simple lines seem to be the order of the day so far.  Minty green, butter yellow and seafoam are all showing up as popular color picks for next spring and summer.

David Delfin sent his models down the runway with matching shoes, ties and eye makeup.  While I don’t know if I’d wear the tie, his multi-colored platforms are sure cute!

At L.A.M.B. Gwen Stefani showed dark, strappy high heels but added color …read more

We’re all familiar with handbag accents like studs, fringes, embroidery and quilted materials, right?
Of course – they’re used in lots of different kinds of handbag lines these days.
There’s a new kind of purse embellishment that’s been popping up lately though…
Animals have been showing up as decorative accents in a few brands of handbags.  Of course, Marc Jacobs created the adorable mouse shoes, but dogs and lambs have been making their presence known as well.

Marc Jacobs had to follow the mouse shoes with a cat of course!  This cotton tote from Marc by Marc Jacobs features a charming cat on the …read more