There’s a new rollerblading store in town, and it aims to be the rollerblading store in town. Vancouver’s Shop Task, the largest aggressive rollerblading store in Canada, has opened an outpost at Queen and Coxwell, taking over long time sex shop Naughty by Night’s old space.
All good things must come to an end, and summer is no exception. Soon our breezy tanks and bikinis will be replaced with sweaters and socks (are we bumming you out yet?). But with the season winding down, now is the perfect time to start incorporating some of fall’s hottest looks into your end-of-summer wardrobe. No one likes to say goodbye, but we’re making the trend-setting transition easier with this week’s sales roundup.
In the weeks leading up to September, we always find it hard to resist the urge to go on a back-to-school shopping spree, despite no longer being a student. Perhaps it’s the weather, perhaps it’s nostalgia, or perhaps it’s just an excuse — who knows?
With the last month of summer in full swing, we’re feeling pretty adventurous lately. Thanks to the beautiful warm weather, we’re apt to try anything that gets us outside (even if we do lack any sort of physical prowess). Whether you’re cycling around the city, hitting the trails or trying kayaking for the first time, this week’s sales roundup blends the sporty with the stylish.
When people ask you where to find the best shopping in Toronto, what do you say? Most likely you name somewhere or something on the Queen West strip between University and Ossington. But awesome boutiques are popping up all over the city, especially off the ol’ beaten track of Queen West, and they’re worth the trek. Here’s our list of the top five boutiques to check out and why they love where they are.
New York City: the concrete jungle where fashion dreams are made. Though Torontonians are no slouches when it comes to style, New Yorkers tend to be a step or two ahead of us when it comes to the trend-setting curve. With this week’s sales roundup, we tell you what’s hot in Manhattan this summer and where you can get your hands on some cool New York-flavour swag just in time for the long weekend.
Avid online shoppers may have noticed a recent influx of Canadian-based e-boutiques that specialize in low-priced luxury goods and flash sales. Thanks to shipping complications, these sales were, in the past, usually reserved for our Yankee cousins. Now, The Peacock Parade has entered the scene. Launched last week, the new shopping site aims to change how Canadians shop online by promising shopping equality for all.
Hoorah, the long weekend is here! Whether you’re staying in the city or heading out of town, what better way to spruce up your mid-summer wardrobe than with a new bather? Maybe you’re sick of what you’ve been wearing thus far, or maybe you’re slipping into one for the first time this summer; either way, new swimwear can be hard to come by at this point in the fashion season. We were ecstatic to find this eye-popping, multi-print onesie by Aussie label One Teaspoon. Try it with a wide-brim hat by the water, or pair it with high-waist bottoms in the city – it doubles as a very chic bustier!
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For those ladylike trendsetters who clamour to Aritzia for its ultra-feminine Wilfred line, here’s some very good news: Wilfred will open its first-ever boutique this summer at Toronto’s ever-evolving Eaton Centre.
Though faithful Aritzia customers may frown upon the label’s new digs (let’s face it, malls don’t have quite the same cache as they did in the Clueless era), the ‘grand apartment’ concept of the new store promises its clientele the cozy boutique aesthetic they’re used to, along with a contemporary edge.
When barometer meter readings are on the rise, collared shirts and slacks are no man’s friend. And though none should be denied the right to cool down in a pair of Bermuda shorts, there is a clear distinction between a breezy summer wardrobe and a sailor’s closet (circa 1930s/Popeye era) that should not be ignored. It’s the simple difference between a tailored short-sleeved button-up and a cuffed cap sleeved plaid shirt buttoned to the top.
With summer at its peak, chances are if you haven’t already left for some fun in the sun, you soon will. But first thing’s first: packing (groan). Trying to consolidate a summer’s wardrobe down to a few bags can be exhausting (trust us, we know). But you can relax. Whether you’re going to the beach, the cottage, or staying at home, with this week’s sales roundup, we’ve got your vacation essentials covered.
