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 …

 
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 …

While another hot commodity (by the same moniker) has been on my music rotation as of late, The Drake General Store has been my downtown desirable. Not just sold by the gorgeous photography that they’ve captured of the physical retreat, The Drake General Store sits pretty at three locations:
 
Drake Queen: 1144 Queen St. W.    |    Drake Rosedale: 1011 Yonge St.
Drake Bathurst: 82A Bathurst St.
 
Capturing inspiration from the classic general store, the museum shop and the flea market stand, we’ve worked really hard to create a unique destination for classic …

 
Boys, you might want to avert your eyes for this post. Or maybe not.
 
When women contemplate their closet must-haves, our minds usually wander to killer heels, a versatile coat or a little black dress. We often forget the most important wardrobe essential: a good bra. Enter Secrets from your Sister. This lingerie boutique will not only fit you for the right bra, they’ll make sure it’s both comfortable and sexy.
 
Whether you’re looking for something strapless or sporty, this boutique has it all.With over 100 different sizes (who knew there were so …

 
Are you looking for the oh-so-trendy jumpsuits? Or cute summer dresses that you can wear from the patio to the cocktail party? Look no further than Snoflake, a contemporary women’s boutique line. With her Spring/Summer 2010 collection, Debbie Sutton, the Toronto-based designer, has effortlessly shown her ability to blend the edgy with the classy without compromising quality and style.
 
My favourite is the Holly Go Lightly dress. I have no doubts that the multi-colour crescent print would glimmer under the hot summer sun. And the length? Well, let’s just say it’s …

 
It’s a really attractive shopping event to help kick off the summer by Liv Au Lit. Book off a little time to load up of everything from fashion to furniture (talk about a lifestyle start). Freebs Starbucks? I can dig it.

 
They say that we’re ready for a stand alone store – Juicy Couture is here to hit Canada. It’s bound to be a wild launch on Thursday, May 20th at Yorkdale Mall. And on top of just the opening, should you decide to spend over $200, you’ll receive a reversible Juicy tote.
 

Continuing to broaden its global reach, Juicy will bring everything the brand represents to Canada. The Toronto boutique will showcase the brand’s creative identity and signature spirit of feminine wit, whimsy, and fun. With 2,100 square feet, the store …

It’s taken me far too long to post these, but they must go up. I remember being absolutely floored by the stunning photography / styling of these photos during LGFW F/W 2010 time (still am, when looking at it). You know that it’s great foreshadowing for a line when you’d be more than eager to have the leading image hang on your wall. Enough gushing, here are the goods:

 
BASCH is sophisticated yet flirty. It is for a confident woman, who wants to get noticed. Get high quality designer …

 
Not knowing what to expect, I RSVP-ed fairly eagerly to see what UGG Australia had in store for Toronto next. By this time I had long dismissed the boots to be an offering of comfort, suitable only for a) Girls looking to jump into something easy to wear for the day b) Something to wear with sweatpants or leggings tucked in (which still very well applies in my eyes) c) For Canadian Winters or d) For girls that had really tiny and cute feet.
 
Being that I had never really been …

 
May’s come around again – and with the flowers comes the spring/summer edition of The Clothing Show. Each time the show comes around I find myself merrily perusing through the different aisles in search for a new assortment of finds and local talents. After all, it’s where I first came across miss Butikofer. Want tickets? As the official town crier for urbanebloc.com, I’ve just got to shout out:
 
urbanebloc.com has 6 pairs of tickets to give away
Want ‘em? They’re coming through on le Twitter this week – just @urbanebloc. The show …