Karamea Sample Sale

Designer, Michelle Turpin, is the designer behind the label Karamea. Turpin is originally from New Zealand where she began her design career. She has shown all over the world including places such as Singapore, Trinidad, Switzerland, and Macedonia.



The designs are known for their attention to detail and exquisite fit. The label is catching on fast and has been featured in Elle magazine, Fashion, Style, the Toronto Star, Wish, and The National Post.



Sale includes everything from evening wear to day wear and also includes all seasons. Up to 80% off, and cash only.

Friday November 28th - Sunday November 30th.
Noon - 7:30pm.

Karamea Studio
335 Roncesvalles Avenue #3, Toronto

Pink Tartan Sample Sale

The amazing Kimberley Newport-Mimran, the designer for Pink Tartan is having a sample sale in her Toronto headquarters. Shop from the amazing line at a discounted price, cash, visa, MasterCard and debit accepted.



Tuesday November 25th: 4pm - 9pm
Wednesday November 26th: Noon - 8pm

27 Bathurst Street, Toronto.

A portion of the proceeds from the sale goes to the Toronto East General Hospital Foundation.

Luxury Holiday Bazar Sale - Toronto

The exclusive Spoke Club in Toronto is hosting a holiday sale featuring 6 different Canadian luxury labels. Shop for fragrances, apparel, handbags, shoes, and jewelry from designers such as Daniel Espinosa Jewelry, Jenny Bird, Jessica Jensen, Miss Rowe, George C and Noor.



Jessica Jensen bag


Sale located at the Spoke Club, 600 King Street W.
Saturday November 22. From 12 - 8pm

How To Dress For The Fall

Wondering how to put some great outfits together for the fall? Or are you looking around for those perfect outfits? Here are some tips from the runway to take home and look your best!

1. Interesting hats. Fall is all about the hats, choose something that you feel comfortable in and something that you can match with most of your wardrobe. Not only will you be looking super cute, you will be keeping yourself warm as the weather gets cooler!








2. Plaid. Plaid patterns are really in this fall. Think grunge gone pretty. Remember those Nirvana/Pearl Jam days with the red checked plaid flannel? Take one of those grungy shirts and pair it with a pair of skinny jeans and some cute boots and your ready to go!






3. Coloured Tights. I know I'm a little scared off of skirts when the weather gets cold, but the simple solution is some cute tights. Don't put away those minis yet, get some wear out of them by matching them with some brightly coloured tights. TIP: wear those minis longer into the winter months with wool tights!






4. Boots. All boots are in this season of course, but we especially noticed the Pink Tartan runway show. All the models were wearing Docs. Return of the grunge again with the knee high Doc boots.

Alexander McQueen For Target

Yes, its true! Alexander McQueen will be designing for Target in March. Target has created a new fashion project called Designer Collaborations, where well established designers will sign on to create a less expensive line for Target at Target prices.

The first designer to sign up with Target is Alexander McQueen, with a line called McQ Alexander McQueen for Target. The thrifty line is said to have a rock and roll influence. Expect metallic studs and tattoo prints. Each line is limited edition, and you wouldn't want to miss this!

The Clothing Show Is Coming To Toronto

The fall edition of the Clothing Show is almost here. Shop vintage, designer, and amazing accessories for your fall wardrobe from September 26th until the 28th.



The show takes place at the Better Living Centre in Exhibition Place, Toronto. Tickets are available online for $8.00 or at the door for $10.00.

Hours:

Friday 3pm - 9pm
Saturday 11am - 9pm
Sunday 11am - 7pm

Tip: A really great place to find some unique one of a kind pieces!

JUMA Clothing - Beautiful and On Sale

JUMA is a fashion design company that was created by a brother and sister team, Alia Juma and Jamil Juma. The designs specialize in men's and woman's contemporary ready to wear as well as active sportswear. JUMA distributes some of their designs to other boutiques, and franchise owners such as Fred Segal, but were founded in Toronto, Ontario and make their designs available in Canada, the US and Japan.



We have recently received news that JUMA is having a sale to clear out their studio to make room for new stock. All the spring/summer/resort wear is 50% - 70% off and last seasons fall/winter/holiday collection is 70% off. The sale is July 9-11 from 10am - 8pm each day. Go to suite 414 at 224 Wallace Ave in Toronto.




JUMA has shown their designs at L'Oreal Fashion Week.

Dress at top - $250
Jacket - $240
Tapered pants - $130

Girl Friday Sample Sale

The trendy, Toronto, Queen street store, Girl Friday, is having a sample sale Thursday July 3 from 4pm till 8pm. Girl Friday is owned by Rebecca Nixon who sells her own unique line called Girl Friday as well as other popular clothing lines such as Dish, Rock & Republic, Nougat, Billy Bag, and Jessie May.

Stop by 740 Queen street west (near Trinity Bellwoods Park) tomorrow from 4 till 8pm for a great sale.

Arthur Mendonca Sale

Hey all you Toronto girls, sale alert! There is an Arthur Mendonca sale where everything from the spring, summer and resort inventory is 50% off. "Arthur Mendonca creates clothes that are known for their vibrant feminine energy and elegant, understated style."



Cash, Visa, and Mastercard accepted and all sales are final. Head there now to get the good stuff, the sale lasts from June 25 to 27. Go to 219 Dufferin Street Suite 112c (south entrance). 9am to 7pm.

Old Navy 'The Spotlight' Collection

Old Navy has decided to make over their image to cater to a younger more stylish crowd. The Spotlight collection is described as fast fashion that changes every month so that people don't get bored and they keep up with the trends. The clothes are a little more expensive than what they used to be but they are much nicer.

The collection will be in stores starting in June. There are three main categories that the Spotlight collection is advertising. The Rocker Chic line is designed to bring out your "inner rock and roll." This line is basically club clothes, with shiny fabrics, and sequins.

The New Neutrals line contains khakis, white sweater dresses, and classic trench coats.

The Americana line includes pops of colour, bandanna dresses, and Bermuda shorts.

Oscar de la Renta Collection - NY Fashion Week 2008

Oscar de la Renta made it out to New York Fashion Week to show is designs for fall 2008. The most notable thing in this collection was fur, fur, fur. Oscar de la Renta uses sable, fisher, fox, broadtail, and shealing furs in the fall collection. The gowns were the other notable element to the de la Renta collection. Oscar de la Renta gowns never disappoint, and this year they were complete with embroidery, floral, chiffon, and shiny materials.

Betsy Johnson Collection - NY Fashion Week 2008

Designer, Betsy Johnson, had her Beat Chick 30th Birthday Party for her fashion empire at New York Fashion Week. The models wore retro style clothes collecting the most extreme trends from past generations. The retro styles were shown to the beats of late 70's punk music, such as the Ramones and the Sex Pistols. The vibrant colours were matched creatively with belted halter dresses, animal print leggings and sweater dresses. The zing of the 80's are back, and Betsy is starting things off.

Michael Kors Collection - NY Fashion Week 2008

Michael Kors showed his fall 2008 collection at New York Fashion Week with nude colours, furs, and florals. There were many types of furs in the collection including a red fox stole, and an ostrich jacket. There were floral dresses in lime and violet with retro looking jackets. The tapered pants and fitted pencil skirts are meant to emphasize the female figure, particularly the hips.

Celebrities with front row seats were Debra Messing, Sigourney Weaver, and Raquel Welch.