Guys: Be a Registry Boss

Posted by Olivia Propsting on January 17th, 2012 under Fashion Trends • No Comments

Its always exciting to hear about new supplemental wedding registries hitting the market. Todays guest contributor just so happens to be the founder of one of these companies. His start-up, Foodie Registry, allows couples to register for restaurant gift certificates. We really dig the concept and hope you will to. Take it away, Ben.

Congratulations on getting engaged! Youre the man. Now let me tell you what happens between now and your wedding date. A series of expensive decisions will be made about every single facet of your big day.

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Thompson Toronto teams up with Greta Constantine to create a sexy new Lobby Bar uniform for its staff

Posted by Lara Boismenu on January 13th, 2012 under Fashion Magazine • No Comments

Torontos Thompson Hotel shares our love for all things Greta Constantine. The super sleek hotel chain is making sure their staff is up to snuff by teaming up with the labels designers, Kirk Pickersgill and Stephen Wong, to create a new chic staff uniform. Check out the sketch for the design above, and read up on the collab on torontolife.com.

Tags: Greta Constantine, Staff

PROJECT Show New York – Spring 2012 | Day One

Posted by Olivia Mullens on January 13th, 2012 under Fashion News • No Comments

Despite the hit of a brisk, 20 degree, winter gust outside, daffodils are blooming in full at PROJECT New York. Hence, the unofficial pronouncement of the trade show season arrival. While bigger is not always better, PROJECT is about still being able to position a balance between an expansive layout and a feel of a workshop among artisans. As an incentive for the overworked buyers and fashion media editors, free amenities such as haircuts and coffee (aka liquid black gold) are brief breaks from the hectic pace of the market.

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Tags: New York, York

Exquisite Nina Ricci Pre-Fall 2012 Collection

Posted by Lara Boismenu on January 10th, 2012 under Fashion Magazine • No Comments

I have been waiting for Nina Ricci Pre-Fall 2012 collection with great anticipation. I was sure it would be exquisite and sophisticated, feminine and chic, and totally elegant, like always. And I am glad I wasn’t disappointed.

Nina Ricci Pre-Fall 2012 collection was designed with consideration to the brand’s traditions. It

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Tags: 2012 Collection, Collection, Nina Ricci

Florence: Leopard, Lace & Luisa Via Roma

Posted by Olivia Mullens on January 7th, 2012 under Fashion News • No Comments

I hate to start of a post with an apology To be honest, the break was never intended on being so long. First it was Christmas, then I got terribly sick, now the IFB Conference is coming together along with a short trip to Florence for Luisa Via Romas Firenze4ever. Though I was at the Savoy hotel most the time nursing my cold. I did get a chance to rifle through the Luisa Via Roma inventory to create a series of looks. It was amazing to have all those clothes at your fingertips! The first of the three looks, I found this MSGM cotton lace dress that could really work in both winter and spring.

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