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T.O.’s Brian Williams returns for lucky 13th Olympics

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BRIAN WILLIAMS ANNOUNCED to the country that Ben Johnson tested positive for steroids and he was stripped of his gold medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea.To this day, it is the Toronto broadcaster’s most vivid Olympic memory.

Playfully elegant at Eglinton's Liv by Au Lit

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I purchase two things on this particular trip – a gorgeous cream cashmere turtleneck with beautifully detailed balloon sleeves by Emma & Posh, and a blue and white pinstriped long collared shirt with pleated details by Part Two.

Perfectly petite at Yonge Street's Phi & Me

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Phi & Me initially caught my eye driving to a client – it was the clean look and their gorgeous chandeliers. I stopped in on my way home and was immediately struck by the femininity of everything in the boutique. From coats to blouses to skirts to accessories, Phi & Mi is filled with ruffles, rounded details, and soft colours.

Stop and stare at Parkdale's Made You Look

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Made You Look is a jewelry store — well two really — filled with beautiful Canadian designs. Located in the eclectic Parkdale neighbourhood, Made You Look has two stores, one directly across the street from the other. The north location is filled with precious metals, stones, and gems – the perfect spot to find an investment piece for any event. The south location specializes in unique costume pieces that ooze in personality.

Your guide to returning unwanted Xmas gifts

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I am one of those people who likes to buy, take home to contemplate, and then return. I think the thrill of the hunt often blinds me to the fact that what I’m buying is not always a necessary addition to the well being of my wardrobe. Or that it’s just plain gaudy and overpriced. After coming to the inevitable realization that the item is not wanted, I must then find time in my busy “mother-of-two” schedule — already bursting at the seams with playdates, Cinderella stories, diaper changes, naps and hide-and-seek — to head back to the store where I found it. I must do this soon before the shopper’s remorse swallows my soul and ruins a perfectly good day.

Night gear for the new year

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Early birds by trade, Erin and Mike of 98.1’s morning radio show are experts in the science of sleepwear. Opting for flash over fuzz, the dynamic duo’s top picks for the perfect pair of pyjamas prove that this team won’t separate style from snooze.

What to wear to ring in the New Year

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Many of my friends and relatives this year are planning a low-key New Year’s Eve celebration — an at-home get-together featuring homemade cooking, great wine and cocktails. I believe dressing up a little helps everyone feel there is still something to be celebrated in these tight economic times. Here are my fashion tips to help you look your best however you decide to ring in 2010.

Solve your gift-giving problems at Pistachio

By Andrew Mannsbach

It’s that time of year when gift giving is on everyone’s to-do list. Where to find the perfect gift that is not a major strain on the environment of your wallet and the environment in general? I must ask questions like: Is it wrapped in excess packaging? Will it end up in the back of someone’s “knick knacks that I never intend to use” drawer? These questions are not those of an easy-going, anything-will-do type shopper. That, I will never be. I prefer to make my life more difficult this time of year. But there is one store that I feel very good about patronizing. Pistachio solves all of my Christmas gift giving problems with a cool, green breeze.

Hot looks for the holiday party

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Style maven Franco Mirabelli answers all your fashion questions in his PostCity.com blog. This week’s questions: I have three holiday parties coming up and many of the same people will be at each party. Can you suggest three different looks — one party is formal, the other two are more upscale casual? What’s the most irritating fashion faux pas you’re seeing right now?