Category: local

  • Big Deal Toronto 2014

    Are you going to the amazing fashion smorgasboard Big Deal Toronto this weekend? Because I sure am! Once again I will be opening my closet up to the general public and selling some great gently-used pieces from my collection. Other bloggers will be in attendance and I can tell you, it’s a fantastic event! Last […]

  • SexyPlus Clothing Review

    A few weeks back I was invited to a plus size fashion blogger event at SexyPlus Clothing’s new location in Mississauga. I was excited to attend because it meant I could See all my fatshionable friends Check out the store & selection (I’d never been to SPC prior to this) Try on lots of fun […]

  • OOTD – Aug 17, Mods n’ Rockers Event

    Today was the second half of the annual Mods n’ Rockers event here in Toronto. It’s basically a celebration of vintage motorbikes and scooters, and an excuse to show them off 😉 I did ride my scooter down to the event but didn’t participate in the judging event since I can hardly call her vintage… […]

  • OOTD – Tiki Party! Aug. 3

    Last weekend my local Toronto Vintage & Retro Society hosted a rockin’ tiki-tacky party at the Cadillac Lounge. I waffled between what to wear quite a bit for this event! On one hand, I’ve got some great retro/pin-up outfits that I want to wear, but on the other it IS a tiki party, so bright […]

  • The Second Annual BIG Deal Toronto Blogger Closet Sale!!!

    Come on out to the second annual BIG Deal Toronto bloggers’ closet sale! We’re hosting it at 3030 bar and lounge in Toronto this year, so there’ll be plenty of space for browsing and socializing, and we’ve got a great cocktail menu lined up! I’ll be selling some of my wardrobe goodies and giving a […]

  • Review: Your Big Sister’s Closet Boutique

    With no guests, no more parties and nothing else to do, I made a trip a few blocks over to Karen Ward (Curvy Canadian)’s new plus size boutique Your Big Sister’s Closet. Quelle suprise! It’s adorable! I’ve been there before when they were under construction, so when I was headed there today I almost missed […]

  • Successful shopping for the store

    Well today went fairly well despite the continuing heatwave. I was lucky enough to stumble across a listing for the Big On Bloor festival on Friday night. Lucky because it was going on the following day, and was a great place for me to source some vendors for the shop! I headed out there this […]

  • Review: Snakes & Lattes Cafe, Toronto

    I have a new favourite cafe where there is rarely a seat, the service is slow and the coffee mediocre.   BUT THEY HAVE BOARD GAMES. THOUSANDS OF THEM. I love the concept of Snakes and Lattes, a board game cafe located just west of Bathurst station on Bloor St. In Toronto. A $5 cover […]

  • Jessica Biffi Collection @ Addition-Elle

    Well, there’s really  no excuse for me not writing any longer. Things have settled down a bit so I thought I’d hammer something out on a cool experience lately. Last week I teamed up with The Asian Pear and Melanie for a shopping expedition! As loyal members of the Addition-Elle rewards club, we were invited […]

  • Introducing the Spa Review Series!

    Woooeeee!!! It has been a seriously busy past few weeks (months) for me! Flitting around from place to place not only have my weekends been booked solid (and still are!) but even my weeknights have been filled with an assortment of obligations. I want to give a shout out to some of my blogger laydeez […]