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I got this Rxmance Tshirt at Holt Renfrew the other day. It’s a men’s medium shirt. They didn’t have a small available so I decided I could wear as a dress if I wanted. Just slap a belt on it. So I bought it. I absolutely adore the print and I knew if I didn’t own it I would regret it. images: blackbirdballard.com  bamjamz Sweet Dreamz print bamjamz send me a tank top in the Sweet Dreamz print from their new line of sleep/lounge wear for review. The line consists of tanks, tunics, shorts, leggings, tshirts and pants. I was interested because bamjamz is Toronto based and they use bamboo fabric. I’m a big fan of bamboo.
Bamboo is a soft fabric and it’s one of the reasons why I like it so much. I’ve never slept in bamboo so I expected the experience to be like my usual tshirt and sweatpants routine. It’s true the bamboo regulates temperature. This was the first thing I noticed after the first sleep. In the winter I’m either too hot or too cold. I didn’t wake up cold and sweaty with bamjamz, I really liked this about the garment. The small fit perfect too and then I washed it. I should have hanged it to dry but I threw it into the dryer and it shrunk a bit. I did want to see how the tank would stand up to wash and dry cycles. The tank was just as soft.  bamjamz Bella Donna print The only complaint I have is the Sweet Dreamz print. I reminds me of Ed Hardy and it really turns me off. Even the use of z instead of s irks me. The fabric, fit and function are great but I wouldn’t purchase anything with this print on it. I wouldn’t wear it outside my home either. Ed Hardy is quite popular so my dislike of this print might just be a case of I’m not the target demo. Thankfully there is another print called Bella Donna which I think is much superior when compared. bamjamz is available exclusively at Holt Renfrew. The Sweet Dreams tank is $74. Prices range from approx $65 – $100. images: bamjamz.com
Lots of collaborations coming out of Holt Renfrew. Just this week I posted about the exclusive Marc by Marc Jacobs tshirt. Today it’s DSQUARED² creating a limited edition Canadian pride hoodie. They are celebrating the collaboration in Vancouver during the Olympics.
I had a little sticker shock when I heard the price, $350. I don’t know why I’m surprised considering it’s DSQUARED² and I know their price points. The sweatshirt is available now at the Montreal, Bloor, Calgary and Vancouver stores. P.S. Dean and Dan will also be running with the torch on the morning of February 10 at approximately 11:50 AM in North Vancouver. – Thank you for letting me know DSQUARED² PR. images: courtesy of Holt Renfrew A magenta bag was waiting for me when I returned home from work on Friday. I love unexpected deliveries from Holt Renfrew. I removed the grey and white tissue paper and was greeted by a black, white and pink box. I saw the tell tale jumbled letters, it was Marc by Marc Jacobs.
I was right, Marc by Marc Jacobs and Holt Renfrew teamed up to create a limited edition tshirt celebrating the winter season. I absolutely adore that the scene takes place on a chairlift. It’s a pretty cute tshirt. I’m wearing an x-small in the photo. I would have preferred a small just for some extra room. However, the x-small is comfy, soft and not claustrophobic in anyway. Breathing isn’t an issue in this shirt. The tshirts are available only at Holt Renfrew all across the country. The box comes with it too but there are limited quantities available. It’s pretty sturdy and I plan on storing some jewellery in it. Danielle from Final Fashion tweeted about her package and asked an important question, Who is Marc’s artist? Do you know?
I received a package containing a pair of Zip Ankle Jean Legging in Black by Joe’s Jeans from Holt Renfrew PR just before Christmas. Jean Leggings were never something I would have tried before this package arrived. I hate to say it, I’ve drunk the koolaid, I like them.
When I pulled them out of the magenta bag, they looked a little small. I’ve come to realize that you need to buy them smaller than you think. They are denim and do stretch a bit. They are comfortable, it was the first thing that surprised me. They are like wearing non-denim leggings. The fabric is stretchy and soft. The zippers on the side make it easy to put on and remove. I checked out the stash at Holt’s. They have a ton of different styles included distressed denim, acid wash and tie dye. The price range is $116 – $140. The pair I have are $128. I thought it was hilarious that the distressed denim ones cost $140 even though from a production standpoint I can understand. I hate the term jeggings and you’ll never hear me use it. It makes me angry.
I went to the Toronto Meets Tokyo Shu Uemura event at Holt Renfrew a couple weekends ago. I was treated to a make up application that included Shu Uemura lashes. I was going to find out why these lashes are so raved about.
Taca Ozawa wasn’t my makeup artist. Stupid me didn’t ask/remember her name because I loved what she did. I chose something pretty simple for lashes. The Luxe Black style were huge but not over the top. I didn’t feel like feathers or sparkles at the time.  Luxe Black Shu Uemura False Eyelashes
You can see the glue in these pictures as there were taken right after the application. The glue dried clear by the time I left for the amazing Christmas party that evening. The makeup was pretty simple: blush, eyes, light foundation for sparkle, and nude lip.
I kinda like the nude lip and I picked up the lip stick and gloss that made it possible (Rouge Unimited BG958 and Gloss Unlimited BR750S). The lashes were durable. I was worried about losing them to the wind on the walk over to the party. They stayed in place and remained that way until I peeled them off at the end of the night. You don’t forget you are wearing them but they look amazing. Not too over the top looking straight on however, the side view is ridiculous.
I’m told they are reusable so I’m going to have to attempt application at home. If you buy Shu Uemura lashes from Holt Renfrew it includes free application. EDIT (Dec 22, 2009): I forgot to say thank you to Isabelle from L’Oreal Canada who made this story possible with the complementary eyelashes.
I got a sneak peak at the Holt Renfrew Pop-up Shop last night. It’s situated in the Fashion House showroom and is now open to the public.
I liked the setup. The Holt Renfrew visuals team came in and gave it a “general store” store feeling. The clothing is casual with a lot of tshirts, relaxed sweaters and plaid button up shirts. Denim was the staple pant but there were a few non denim choices too. There were a lot of non clothing options too like jewellery, candles, bath products, scarves and hats. Great options for gift giving and a smart move with the holidays coming up.
 The Christopher Sherman ties come in little envelopes. Really cute.
I love the Christoper Sherman ties, Philip Sparks curling sweaters, the kick ass Dandi Maestre jewellery and silvery hat.
The clothing wasn’t as androgynous as I expected but it does have that unisex feel. There’s also a range in prices. I saw a fabric necklace/scarf thing for $
The Holt Renfrew Pop Up Shop at 560 King Street West Toronto is open: Wednesday, December 2 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Well looky here, Vogue.com has decided to write about the Holt’s pop up shop too. 
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