Articles Archive for February 2010
For a Cause, ThingsWeLove »
Valentine’s Day may have come and gone, but the love doesn’t have to end there! Converse has teamed up with Robert Indiana (famous for his “LOVE” sculptures around the world) to produce the Chuck Taylor All Star Pop Art Collection. Inspired by Indiana’s iconic sculpture, these shoes are sure to capture hearts with their bold colours and classic design.
For aspiring shoe artists, Converse & The Global Fund have come together to create Converse (PRODUCT) RED LOVE shoes. Designed to help fight AIDS in Africa, these shoes invite everyone to express …
Accessories, Brand Dictionary, ThingsWeLove »
Confession time: I am beginning to loathe winter. Wool socks and snow boots are cramping my style and my toesies are craving some luxury. With spring just around the corner (erm…almost…right?), Jimmy Choo is launching a special collection of updated classics called CHOO 24:7. Whether you’re a pointy-toe pump or a functional-flat kind of girl, Mr. Choo’s new collection will complete your perfect shoe wardrobe…almost. As if any shoe wardrobe is ever complete!
My faves from the collection include the glittery flat and the heeled gladiator sandal. Swoon.
Now if you’ll excuse …
BlogLand, Canadian Fashion »
One of the first things I had to do when finding out that I was going to Vancouver was to tweet up some of the girls that I had been in contact with because of the blog world. Lucky me got to meet up with Erica Lam (@thestylespy), Megan (@meganfm), Kelsey (@theanthology) and Minna (@thenetworkhub – not pictured!). Knowing that Guu was a stop that I had to make, we set ourselves over there for some Guu(d) times.
Food was delicious and the company was grand – so great meeting you …
Incredible People, Local Talent »
As always, great coverage from JWu Photography of all things glamourous in European Fashion land.
Beauty, ForTheMen »
I’m going to go ahead and ignore the claims of men not being inclined to use Dove. Because we all know that men often tend to mooch beauty goodness off of their female counter parts / mates. So here’s what I propose: you accept it, and you get on board. Dove Men+Care (well, in short, Dove Men) has launched and it’s playing off of the aforementioned idea. And I like it. It’s fresh smelling, it’s masculine enough to offset the Dove name, and they genuinely have some good offerings (well, …
Accessories »
Rebel against that super expensive, conventional heart shaped, silver necklace this Vday and pop on over to Made You Look Jewellery Studio and Gallery, and Made You Look Accessories for some original jewellery inspired by love. Both places, located on Queen West, represent more than 100 local, self-employed jewellery designers and carry everything from the high-end goods to the more affordable, unique, handmade designs. My pick goes to the Glass Heart Pendants made from hand-blown glass by Aimee Kennedy of Fine and Good. These beauts are available in red, black …
Beauty »
Just in time for the XXI Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, BC, the lovely folks at LUSH (you can always count on LUSH), have come through with the most delectable of treats to get fresh with right before you take in a luge or two.
The Street Party Bath Bomb ($4.95) brings a patriotic party to your tub with a hint of champagne cocktail and a cute mini Canadian flag to wave as you cheer on your favourite bobsled team (Why not bring in the real bubbly while you’re at it …

