I was given the heads up about this great designer event – some great big names right up on there, Las Valentias being the one that’s caught my eye (they have the most stunning skirts). If you’re on the watchout for designer discounts, check this one out at the gorgeous Burroughes Building.

Location: 639 Queen West, Toronto, 3rd Floor
Time: Friday June 26th 4pm-9pm
Saturday June 27th 11am-9pm
Sunday June 28th 11am-9pm

“True Patriot Love, at a discount! Beginning Friday June 26 and running through next weekend, it’s the All-Canadian Department Store Sample Sale (at the Burroughes Building, 639 Queen St. W.) The who’s who includes pretty  much every noteworthy designer producing in Toronto these days, from fashion to accessories Karamea, Desperately Different by Katya Revenko, Zoran Dobric, Carrie Hayes, Joeffer Caoc, Lucian Matis, Evan Biddell, Mercy, Aime Luxury, Mymommadethat, Las Valentias, Jason Meyers, Adrienne Stanton, Rita Tesolin jewellery, Cha Cha, Susana Erazo leather belts, sumptuous Jessica Jensen handbags, Jabberdust, Sassan Fazeli and Biko Designs jewellery. Friday 4pm-9pm, Sat & Sun 11am-9m.”
-Nathalie Atkinson, The National Post

It’s no real secret that I love Nicole Richie (though should it be?) – I’m a newfound fan of her House of Harlow jewelry line, mainly for the gorgeous (yet affordable) bracelets that are included. The one that I’ve been eyeing is not pictured above, but the emerald version. The hint of Egyptian influence is enough to make it attractive to me – I’m all in. Oh, wouldn’t it look ‘fabulous’ worn in multiples (way to cross-sell, you sneaky copywriters).

Anyway, check out some more of her items here.

> image from shopstyle.com

Prelovin’ preloved. This week – sale sale sale (except not said in such a cheesy fashion), preloved is having their annual summer sale, 30-70% off their goods (even new merch!). Honestly, half the reason I posted this up was because I’m a fan of the flyer, that and it looks kind of like my wilting wallpaper (love you, wall). Preloved.ca for more!

The new edition of CONTRA Mag is out – go checks it [a forewarning of nudity within]. Stunning editorials – high fives to the CONTRA Team!

> images from thinkcontra.com

A lot of social media and blog love as of lately – however, coming from Holt Renfrew is quite a surprise. The retailer is set to showcase windows inspired by famous bloggers, without their inputs (eeps). I call PR stunt.

Something to aspire to? I think so. I’m seeing more and more bloggers being featured by retailers, asking for their editorial input, and overall having a freaking awesome time. Hi, if anyone owns a store and is reading this, please like me. Just a little? <3

images from fashiontoast.com, thesartorialist.com, and nymag.com