Sex in the City madness has gripped the city. I was suppose to attend a Sex and the City themed party but I just didn’t have the energy after the Chick Advisor Shop Crawl. To be completely honest, I don’t like Sex in the City. I watched a few seasons of the show but I got bored. It was never something I could relate to - four aging white women and their relationships in New York City.

But I’m sure the movie will do well. Patrick Field has paired with Payless to cash in on the hype. They certainly aren’t my cup of tea and the style names are just plain obnoxious - heiress, empress, princess *shudder* and socialite. I’m not a big fan of Payless shoes, I never find styles that I like. Although I could say that for most shoe stores I walk into. Another thing is that I really don’t like the way they fit. I have two pairs of payless shoes and they are cute but not comfortable. However, these silver sandals don’t offend me from Patrica’s collection.

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Shopping Addicts Summer Sale
June 5 - 8, 2008

30-70% Off Spring and Summer Styles

We’re giving away 50 ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES for two to the first 50 people to spend $200 or more at the sale. Total Value between $800 - $1000!
Includes: 5 meals/day, 24/7 snacks, accommodations (not including transportation and port taxes $199 p/p)

Vero Moda, Guido and Mary, Paul Frank, Obey, True Religion, Bench, Abercrombie and Fitch, Jack & Jones, Superdry, Dom Rebel, Hooch, Loop NYC, Firetrap, Lacoste Bags, Lifetime Collective, Colcci, Seven for All Mankind and many more!

639 Queen Street West
(Corner of Bathurst)

call 416.871.4431 for details
Open Daily: 11am-9pm | Sunday 11-6:30pm

Visa, MasterCard, Amex and Interac accepted.

Tibi Printed mini dress

I’m all about the mini this summer. It’s strange. As I got older the skirt lengths got longer, but this summer I’m just dying for more mini skirts, dresses, anything that shows a ton of leg. This dress has a lovable obnoxious print and it’s short as all hell.

• WWD.com Fashion news, retail news, beauty news and more from Women’s Wear Daily
  Coach Inc. on Wednesday acquired the Coach retail businesses in Hong Kong, Macau and Mainland China from its distributor, the ImagineX Group, which has owned the operations since 2003. The move gives Coach control of its distribution in the region, which
  (tags: fashion+news coach china)

Belle Boutique one day Jewellery sale
Thursday June 5, 2008

Don’t miss this opportunity to pick up one of a kind pieces that may cause others to stare!
Also featuring handmade hats by the talented David Dunkley.
Refreshments served

Studio 998
998 Bathurst St.
between Bloor and Dupont.

Noon - 9pm.

Parade – Spring Sale
May 28 - 31, 2008

20% to 50% off Select dresses
20% off Michael Kors: Jackets, pants shirts
15% off Jeans
30% off Great trenches & Rain wear

261 Danforth Avenue (at Broadview)

Wednesday 12:30 – 7:00
Thursday & Friday 12:30 – 8:00
Saturday 11:00 – 6:00
Sunday 1:00 – 5:30

• Sex, the City & Patricia Field - washingtonpost.com
  The Offbeat Store Owner Dresses Carrie & Co. for the Big Screen
  (tags: fashion+news patrica+field robin+givhan)
• The Flamboyance of Simplicity - washingtonpost.com
  It’s hard to look at the women from the polygamist compound in Texas and not be stopped by their studiously constructed appearance. Like a lot of people, they have used attire to identify themselves as part of a tribe — in this case, one that has apparen
  (tags: fashion+news robin+givhan)
• Clothing retailers downscale their luxury lines — – baltimoresun.com
  When Ann Taylor and Banana Republic launched higher-priced clothing lines last fall, the strategy seemed like a winner. The luxury market was booming and specialty apparel chains of all stripes jumped on the new “accessible luxury” bandwagon, rolling out
  (tags: fashion+news retail)
• American Apparel: Don’t Discount the Skeeze Factor - Kiplinger.com
  This maker of trendy teen clothes has surging sales and cheap shares, but its dubious financial statements and unorthodox CEO should make you be wary of the stock.
  (tags: fashion+news american+apparel stock+market)
• At Barneys, the Chief Is Leaving After 7 Years - New York Times
  Barneys New York, the ultra-chic department store, confirmed on Tuesday that its chief executive, Howard Socol, intended to resign, leaving open a coveted job in the fashion world.
  (tags: fashion+news barneys)
• How fashion and luxury firms will ride out a recession. - By Lesley M.M. Blume - Slate Magazine
  Mention the word recession to members of the fashion elite, and you’ll get some colorful reactions. Among high-end retailers, a grim optimism is de rigueur. Burt Tanksy, CEO and president of Neiman Marcus, recently quipped: “Remember, when our customer ti
  (tags: fashion+news luxury economics)

I saw Eleven Minutes with Danielle during Hot Docs. It was the night of the TTC strike to be exact.

This feature documentary follows fashion designer, Jay McCarroll’s year-long journey designing and preparing his first independent runway show and selling of his clothing line to stores after wiining the first season of Project Runway. This in-depth, raw and humorous documentary explores the conflict of balancing commerce with art, fame with talent, and reality-TV with actual reality.

It was an excellent movie. I think anyone who really wants to be a designer should see it. It’s stripped down and raw, there is no glamorizing of his whole ordeal. It was funny as all hell and Jay had me pissing my pants. I also loved the crazy PR lady that everyone was afraid of. It’s a real emotional rollercoaster from beginning to end. I definitely recommend it to any fashion fan or curious bystander.

The Toronto Fashion Incubator is sponsoring a screening of Eleven Minutes on Tuesday, June 17 at 7:00pm in Theater 222, Innis College, 2 Sussex Avenue, U of T Campus, one block south of St. George subway station. Tickets are $8 - - TFI Members & Fashion Design Students get in for $5.

Simply go to Main Programming B, Tuesday 7:00 PM. Click on “Organizations” to buy your advance ticket using most major credit cards. Tickets will be held at the door. Last date to take advantage of this special offer is May 30, 2008.

Robert Cavalli says some hilarious things in this article from the Telegraph.
Roberto Cavalli: ‘The English - oh my God!’ - Telegraph

“I am not gay,” he adds hastily, holding up a bejewelled hand, his expression suddenly stern. “I detest men - dressed or naked - but women…” The dreamy look returns and, a few feet away, Sharon Stone laughs into her mobile phone. What is it he loves the most about women? He strikes a pensive pose. “Flesh,” he concludes.

But nothing makes him despair quite like undesirables wearing his clothes: “It happens a lot with women of a certain nationality - I’m sure you can imagine which - and you just want to say ‘Give it back!’?

I wonder who he’s talking about here, hmmm.

“I’m very much against all these celebrities doing diffusion lines. Do I suddenly get up in the morning and say that I am going to start a singing career, with the horrible voice that I have? That’s what these girls do when they show the world how horrible their fashion ranges are. Money is the most corrosive aspect of life today because it means that all attention to detail is forgotten. Kate Moss’s collection was badly made, stupid and bland; you see things like that everywhere. You can’t just buy things for the label - it’s ridiculous.”

This is the only thing I didn’t laugh at.

Fidelity Denim

I’m always the opposite when it comes to jeans, everyone is going wide leg and I’m finally enjoying the skinny leg. Fidelity now has skinny jeans in a rainbow of colours- Winter White, Sunflower, Stone, Sky, Sable Black, Plum, Monteray Midnight, Metal Navy, Lime, Green, Fuschia, Curaco, Cranberry, Charcoal, Berry. I’m liking the Fuschia.

I have a great pair of Fidelity Jeans that were purchased in 2005 and they are still one of my favourite pairs. I bet their skinny jeans are very comfortable.

They are $140 and available at the following Over The Rainbow, Mendocino, Body Blue, Joelles, Leslies, Agent 99, Denim 101, Something Irrestible, Swank, Mimi & Coco, Tea Leaf, Foosh, Bamboo Ballroom, Lucys and JJ Whiskey

• Iconic fashion designer subject of major art show
  MONTREAL–At what point does a simple piece of fabric become a work of art? The short answer is when it lands in the right hands, but the curators of a groundbreaking new exhibit at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts are conducting a deeper exploration of
  (tags: fashion+news museum montreal yves+saint+laurent)
• TheStar.com | Fashion | Olympic outfits a big hit
  Criticized for its colour-crazy Olympic collection, Hbc’s fashion team is vindicated at the cash register as sales exceed expectations
  (tags: fashion+news hbc canada olympics)
• Roberto Cavalli: ‘The English - oh my God!’ - Telegraph
  On board his luxury yacht, designer Roberto Cavalli, the ‘King of Bling’, reveals to Celia Walden what he thinks of Madonna, minimalism and the women who wear his clothes
  (tags: fashion+news roberto+cavalli interview)
• Made in Britain is hottest label in fashion - Telegraph
  Suddenly, this is the hottest label in fashion. Roya Nikkhah reports on how ethical concerns, hand-crafted quality and cutting-edge design are creating a very British style revolution .
  (tags: fashion+news britain trends)
• Marc Jacobs: A fashion force to be reckoned with - Features, Fashion - The Independent
  Having faced his drug demons, and with a new store in Moscow, Marc Jacobs is at the top of his game. He tells Melanie Rickey about art, shoes and running a billion-pound business
  (tags: fashion+news marc+jacobs)