Choosing between fashion and a sustainable future has just got a little easier.  The earthly conscious minds at Reveal have come out with something that’s pretty swanky.

Loathe and behold Reveal’s Luxury Bamboo watch. Made from natural bamboo and handcrafted, this timepiece will sure have your bling bling sounding like thump thump (sound of wood; yeah, i know, a little lame). Its Japanese movement, tenacious structure, and eco-friendliness will definitely add a little uniqueness to your wardrobe.   Not to mention, it comes with it’s very own handmade natural bamboo box.

Do remember that bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants, so once planted, it will be back recycling that CO2 in no time.  And if the watch alone doesn’t do it for you, at least you’ll have comfort knowing that Reveal will plant a tree for every item purchased.

If your looking for a richer tone to your watch, also check out their Luxury Forest Watch made out of natural beech wood.  Also, take a look at the lightweight Chikurin Watch also made with natural bamboo.

If I had the creativity to design clothing, the essence would hopefully resemble this beautiful line designed by Daniel and Carla Hogg. The collection is an assortment of basic jersey tees, cardigans, and shift dresses. The vibe of the season through ‘fawning’ eyes is equal parts ethereal as it is edgy and rugged.

The entire collection is incredibly ready-to-wear and functional. There are no surprises, but its beauty is in the details, seen in the use of studs, chains, and fringe.  The soft colour palette in combination with the hardware creates a chic ‘city’ femme– with the use of charcoal, with pinches of rose, mulberry, peach, and ivory.  The result is simple, structured, classic, and fashionably ‘bad ass’.

I posted this up on Facebook and have probably watched it eight times since. There’s something amazing about the staging of the video (the antique-ish furniture) and parade of merchandise that gives me the urge to take a plunge. Savings has never been so hard with fall and winter coming. Expect more posts that gush about everything between infinity scarves to cognac purses.

Over the Rainbow situated (not over the rainbow) in Yorkville, Toronto has been my staple venture-to store whenever in the area. With an expansive denim wall loaded with staples and the latests, an enviable accessories rack, and friendly, energetic staff, the store is a sure win each visit. I was all too eager to attend their 35th Anniversary walk-through of the store with the family behind the landmark denim store.

“The idea is pure service”, says Joel Carman, the owner of Over the Rainbow. His excited demeanor showcasing the store from top to bottom was infectious – rattling off some impressive numbers and facts that I never would have imagined. Want some? Here’s a few:

• Has sold more than 500,000 pairs of jeans since being open
• Over 20,000 customers in their database
• 4,800 square feet to house merchandise
• A sewing facility in-house to cater strictly to their clients for hemming and fixes. They do over 6,000 original hems a year.
• Largest selection of denim in the country: over 250 pairs in their assortment.

Some highlights from the visit – viewing vintage press clippings of the store, behind-the-scenes glimpses of their photoshoot area and storage of countless puffy Canada Goose jackets for the upcoming winter season, and trying on more than my fair share of denim to find the right fit. Hudson Premium Skinnies were a win.

Their celebration is this weekend, with goodies and grabs outlined here on their store blog. Bring in your friends and family for a little denim fun and some.

Thank you to the OTR team and Briana!