For the longest time I didn’t own a pair of sweatpants. My girlfriend has always bothered me about it because she didn’t get how I could spend an entire day in jeans. It’s true that at times, jeans aren’t the most comfortable trousers but I just never liked typical sweatpants. They’re too baggy and those who know me will confirm that I like things skinny (well, at least fitted).
 
They also just remind me of jocks or those sloppy students walking around with cuffed sweats shoved in ugg …

 
Sorry folks that wear glasses – you’ll be shocked to know that I don’t need glasses (though according to my badass optometrist from 5th grade, who conveniently disappeared, I did. Until I got them rechecked 5 years later to find that they weren’t necessary. Thanks!) Regardless, I love fakey frames, and I’m wanting these dorkfest glasses so I can journey to becoming a full-fledged, bonafide hipster.
 
Holly Readers can be purchased online from urbanoutfitters.com, but I like my heavily-scented-plastic-frames-from-kensingtonmarket ones for five dollars. Where are they?!
 
> images from urbanoutfitters.com

 
If I know you in person you probably already know about these – but Harajuku Fragrances from Gwen Stefani is here! I received a package prior to the release of the perfumes out to stores, and I have to say that at first I placed it into the “teenie bopper” category. It’s actually turned out to have more of a fun flare – I don’t find the scents to be ones that a kiddie could appreciate. Why? There’s a sampling of all varieties – from the light and sweet to …

 
I just noticed that I got a shout out from Over the Rainbow for my Q&A with Naked and Famous Denim, so I’m returning the favour. I love Yorkville Shops by the name of Over the Rainbow!
 
Here’s what they had to say:
Urbane Bloc is a pop-local fashion blog that reports on all the latest brands & trends coming out of Canada. They recently sat down with Brandon Svarc, the founder of Naked & Famous Denim, to discuss his motivation behind the brand and where it stands in the marketplace. Over …

 
Hustle and bustle people – get your hottest duds on because it’s that time of the year again. L’Oreal Fashion Week promises to be an exciting one, showings from Pink Tartan, Evan Biddell, evan & dean, Rudsak, mellinda-mae harlingten, and Lucian Matis.
 
In other words, sheer fashion glory. I wish I could go to them all but I’m just swinging by for Thursday festivities with Gem. Will let all yall know how that goes! Check out www.lorealfashionweek.ca for the schedule and more deets.
 
> image de lorealfashionweek.ca

 
I have a hip daddy – and by that I mean, my dad’s pretty hip with his two shuffles and ipod nano. For his birthday I struggled to find something good, and through a frantic mall-visit I managed to come up with a solid idea – an exhaustive-feature ipod dock.
 
I must say, I always have a horrific experience when I visit The Source (by Circuit City). I always feel the pressured up-sell or the complete dismissal of my presence when their commission-hungry employees try to “help” me (sorry franchise, I …

 
I finally got around to watching a segment from H&M Fashion TV, and I have to say that these charming unidentifiable-accent folks on HMFTV are really entertaining. I found myself really enjoying what these fine folks had to say about co-oleured knits and phun prints for this season.
 
Alright I’ll stop making fun, but really, have a gander, it’s unavoidably amusing!
 
> images capped from hm.com

 
Slouch boots are everywhere, they’re my most coveted style of the ones I have, but a casual version is a must for when the snow hits. The only thing stopping me? I want a pair that will stand out in the sea of… slouchiness, we don’t want an Ugg repeat this winter. Enter le Zuliman boot. The “le” makes them “l’ovely”, a little happy came over me when I saw them. Sick of slouch? Pull those suckers up (reverse if necessary)! Boots are nothing if they aren’t versatile.
 
Mister …

 
The first cd I ever purchased was a Robyn CD. It’s so old that I can’t remember the name and I think that I pawned it off at Deja Vu Disc…but it was a good one. She’s definitely “The most killingest pop star on the planet”. Heh. Heh.
 
Regardless, she’s burning it up with Cobrastyle, and her website oozes pure fun. It’s too seizurelicious for my own good. Check out the vid below.

 
While shopping in Eaton’s Centre, I decided to pop into one of my old high school favourites, American Eagle Outfitters (AE). I left the store about 15 minutes later, armed with the “Flirty Flounce” jean skirt and a renewed understanding of why I’m still able to enter AE stores with ease, but struggle to make my into an Abercrombie & Fitch location. Inspired by my positive shopping experience, I’ve decided to make a short list about why I think AE beats out A&F any day:
 
1. You can actually see the …