I unsure if I am going to shop on boxing day or not as of yet as I have a family party to attend. However, if I was going to go these are my top stops of the day.

1. Over the Rainbow - Denim (well everything) is going to be 20 - 50% off on Monday. Good time to pick up anything that has been out of your price range. 9AM - 8PM

2. Due West - Reasons Diesel, Gsus and Gstar. Diesel shoes were 40% off last year. I also picked up some Diesel shirts and a Gsus sweatshirt at 50% off.

3. Change Room - If you are looking to pick up a warm down jacket on sale, this and Artizia are probably the best places to hit. I can’t remember all the details last year at Change Room. I remember buying something last year, but I honestly can’t remember what it is now.

4. Holt Renfrew - Most things would still be out of my price range, but you might find that deal of a lifetime. I would also check out what food items are on sale. Holt’s has a great food section.

5. Response - Just to check out what Tano bags are on sale if any.

6. Artizia - Another good spot for winter jackets. They have some beautiful high collared jackets similar to a recent “i want…” post, but not in green.

7. Girl Friday - Budget conscious denim hunters should head here first. Canadian brand, Dish Jeans should be on sale.

8. Caban - I would head here to look at the bath and kitchen products. Store opens at 8A.M. on Monday and features and extra 20% off until noon.

9. Lileo - Now Toronto says items are 50% off and doors open at 10A.M. I can predict a madhouse

10. Club Monaco - They open at 8A.M. and offer and extra 10% off before noon.

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Secret Garden Print Bag by Marc Jacobs

Summer Check Bag by Burberry London

I usually despise Burberry. Totally Chav crap in my mind. This bag has softened me a bit. It’s just so colourful and fun.

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I’ve discovered that Artizia is carrying 2 Tano handbag styles. They are damn good looking ones too.

$195.00 CDN - Alchemist Crunch in chocolate brown

$210 - Gerard Cruberdeen in Pea Green/Brown.

I handled the bags a lot while I was in the store and they are amazing. If you are really into the massive handbag, Tano is your company.

Airyusha Robotan Toilet Paper Holder

I have 2 cats. I love them dearly but 1 has a habit of destroying rolls of toilet paper. If she can reach the paper it’s done. I’ve had to remove them from the holder because she just goes to town on it. This Robotan toilet paper holder would be amazing. It doesn’t mount anywhere so I could just place it on the counter or shelf. Even for all it’s practical reasons the most impressive thing about this is that it’s so damn cute!!!

via OMGiwantit

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I love this site. Great clothes and great tips. They were originally called Style Intelligence but had a makeover (much like I want - I got did) and renamed to Omiru.com

Omiru is a style and shopping website dedicated to the concept of real style for real people. Through Style Intelligence Report, a style weblog, Omiru covers fashion trends, runway reports, street style reports, and an assortment of articles aimed at making style accessible to all.

Check out some of these great articles

1. Figure Flattery Guide - Tons of posts on what clothes with flatter your figure best. It’s about working what you got and not pining over what you don’t.

2. Trendscape - Exploring the latest trends

3. Trend Predictive - Trend prediction

4. How Tos - Various How Tos, for example - Be ShopSmart: How To Recognize Garment Quality, How to Wear white, etc

This site also devotes a good portion to guys fashion, so spread the word.

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I discovered Etsy.com on boingboing.

Etsy is an online marketplace for buying and selling all things handmade. Etsy lets you shop by color, place, time and material.

You can read more about Etsy.com here.

I can browse this site for days on end, there is just so many different things to look at. For example I purchased this tank top from Little Odd Forest out of Singapore.

When I opened this package I was so suprised by the presentation of the product, it was extremely professional and inlcuded some goodies (a button, some postcards and stickers). The tank top itself had a beautiful product tag

Lynda Lye, creates all her products from scratch. The tank top is of the upmost quality and you can see the care put into it’s creation.

There a many Canadian Etsy users, I also purchased a stuffed Owl for my boyfriend from Knitpurlzen who is located in Bowmanville.

The only bad thing about Etsy is the location search. It uses Google maps, which is a bit cumbersome, but unfortuantley doesn’t provide you with alternative methods of searching by location. Some Canadian users I noticed are

Knitpurlzen
Bubblecup
Stylish Crafts - I don’t have hair but these are very cute
Emhalee
Clever Like the Fox
Forumla Exo
The Felt Farm
The Sweet Pie Press
StudioLoo

There are many others that I haven’t listed. Get on over to Etsy to find them.

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Lauren Felton Dress

I discovered this New York designer via local blogger La Femme (visit her site, it’s pretty freakin’ rockin’). Lauren Felton’s designs are very modern/futuristic looking (which I love being a total nerd). I really love her dresses and sleeveless tops.

Lauren’s trademark is an intellectual and sculptural approach to construction, and a thoughtful and serene beauty that unites each piece. Her clothes can be reconfigured and worn in multiple ways to create new and altered garments, for different moments and different moods.

I love the cuts, check out some of these great items.

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Made In Italy - Christmas Sale Event
All designer jackets (outerwear) and sweaters (knitwear) for men and ladies will be 50% off.

Start Date: Thursday, December 15, 2005
End Date: Sunday, December 18, 2005
Hours: Thur. & Fri. 10am - 7pm
Sat. 10am - 7pm
Sun. Noon - 6pm
Location: 4646 Dufferin St. (North of Finch)
Payment: All major credit cards, cash
Parking FREE
Info. call 416-739-9333

via styledemocracy.com

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Blue Junction Levi’s Inventory Blowout!
Save up to 80% on thousands of jeans, jackets, shirts and t-shirts.

Levi’s Men’s Jeans - 2 pairs for $40
Ladies’ sweaters - from $12.99
Levi’s Men’s Western Benim Shirt - $9.99
Ladies’ 2 Piece Fleece Suit - $10

Location: 3775 Kingston Rd, Scarborough
Hours:
Monday to Friday from 11:00am to 7:00pm
Saturday from 11:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday from 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Parking: Free

via pricenetwork.ca

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TRENDY ACCESSORIES

This boutique is for women for are looking for all in one, unique items with a different flavour. One of a kind Sandwich skirts, camisoles, cardigans and casual ware available along with dressy and casual hats up to 50 per cent off now. Beautiful clothing is from all over the world. This sale has 20 to 50 per cent off selected Italian skirts. To top off your new outfit all the accessories can be found here from beautiful scarves, fashionable jewellery and fabulous evening purses.

Location:
494 Lawrence Ave. W., Toronto
(southwest corner of Bathurst St. in Lawrence Plaza)
416 783-4909
trendayaccessories@rogers.com

Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday to 7 p.m., Friday to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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BCBG Max Azria Stand Collar Coat

I am head over heels in love with this coat. Click this link, you need to see a larger version of this picture. You need to look at that collar closely. This coat is dramatic, a statement ( I honestly didn’t lift that from the Nordstrom’s site, I noticed the similarity afterwards). If you are a size 12, Nordstrom is the place to buy. I’ll be keeping my eyes out on eBay though.

via Omiru aka Style Intelligence

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*Holiday Sample Sale*
5 Days!
December 19th-23rd ‘05
Monday-Friday
12pm-7pm Daily!
www.whyteagencies.com

For those of you who missed the last sale we’ll have some of those great UK & Canadian brands!
Firetrap
Hooch
Bench
Full Circle
Sonneti Outerwear
Mac London
Silver Jeans
1921 Denim

548 King St west #302 - map it!!
(west of Spadina)
Toronto

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