I paid a visit to Queen West West (as I like to dub it) to see Parkdale’s SHOPGIRLS GALLERY BOUTIQUE. The main kick? Yoga Jeans. Lots of them. More than anyone else in Canada, actually. Being the denim bounty hunter that I am, I was determined to not only dig through their various racks of clothes, but to ravage the YOGA JEANS display upon entry.

Michelle Germain is the owner of the boutique, a former buyer for large scale retailers, on a mission to bring the most fantastical mix of Canadian designers and brands to Toronto’s Parkdale neighbourhood. First steps into the boutique are echoed on the woody flooring to the textured tops (ceilings). Really and truly, it’s a blend of everything flair that I adore – clothing, bags, accessories, art, furniture, accessories and plentiful stretch denim. All smiles.

Then came time to do something that I’m all too familiar with as of late – jumping behind curtains and struggling on clothing. If you’ve read to this point still wildly curious about what YOGA Jeans are, they’re a breed of jean that has 90%+ shape retention, have just the right amount of stretch, and command comfort no matter what you do. They come in various washes (from dark to acid), and skinny to straight. Going a step further, you too can customize your denim like Michelle has by tie-dying a pair to make distinctly your own.

Full disclosure: I was able to walk out gleefully with a pair of dark denim skinny yoga jeans in a size smaller than I normally wear (they really fit exactly, and require a size down to be perfect). And while I’ve been intensely weary of swag as of late, these have been my ultimate casual-Friday jeans. They pair exceptionally well with nude pumps and a snuggly attitude.

If these interest you, please feel free to use URBANEYJ10 when shopping with SHOPGIRLS online for 10% off your preferred denim.

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