Canadian designers are invited to enter Art of Fashion’s 12th designer competition and truck show in Teedot. Shiny prizes? 1000, a complimentary professional photo shoot with model, hair and makeup, street-level exposure in the window display of one of Toronto’s top fashion outlets, and a few tricks up their sleeve.

Launch yonder career starting with an entry by Tuesday, August 31, 2010.

“We chose this year’s theme, La Belle Époque, in order to draw a hopeful historical parallel with the “beautiful era” before World War I – a time of glamour, opulence and sophistication that blossomed in a period of peace and economic prosperity.”

The event showcasing the competition will be held in Liberty Village during Nuit Blanche on Saturday, October 2nd, 2010.

In fashion, where six feet glamazons rule, Rachel Bilson single handedly makes petite chic. Aside from my numero uno-modelesque style icon Alexa Chung, Rachel Bilson is constantly on my humble style radar.

Even when she is jet-setting from LAX to YYZ visiting her gorgeous finance Hayden Christensen (footnote-are they still together?), she always looks cute, comfy, and immaculately styled. Her look is an eclectic mix of high-low brands, vintage, and unique accessories.

Some might think her look is a bit too understated to be considered a style muse, but it takes a keen eye for style and trends to know when to stop…yes, there is such a thing as too many accessories, colors, and prints. And you can ALWAYS be certain that Rachel Bilson will mix and match, giving a young and new spin on casual looks.

She is the perfect example of how you can dress for yourself in comfy clothes, without compromising style. Heeled boots, tights, scarves, sweaters, and boyfriend jeans are staples. The overall look is fresh faced and equal parts trendy. Best of all, every look is polished and the perfect inspiration for ‘real life’.

I was forwarded this video from ROOTS and loved every last moment captured in it. From the lighting to the gorgeous clothes (yes, I managed to utter that out in relation to ROOTS – gone are the days of mere sweat pants and logo-emblazoned sweaters), I couldn’t help but stay riveted to this video filmed in Newfoundland. I want, I want.

Here we go – The EATONS are back again, with cover art from mister Flex. Come out to the Silver Dollar on August 26th (oh, Thursday eh?) and give them a deserving cheers to the new CD. Join Boris and co (and me!) starting at 9:00pm and tap your feet along with some sweet new tunes. The other bands featured aren’t half-bad either, which is half reason for you to come out. So, come!

This jacket is on the must-have list. Which is looking pretty short right now, but still in the midst of being built for fall. Have you seen? Soia and Kyo and related company Mackage have at long last updated their websites with all their clothing candy – jump on the pages now and sift through the amazing assortment of jackets. This version “Pink” has detachable down cuffs and neck collar. Comes in heather grey and black/charcoal. Amazing.