Monthly Archives: August 2012

Animal sweaters

Posted on August 31, 2012 by toshopohlic

Ever since I saw this JCREW Hen sweater I have been contemplating the animal sweater trend. No not animal print, this isn’t a tiger or leopard print we are talking about but an animal motif, like a dog or a … Continue reading →

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Joe Fresh Fall 2012 Collections

Posted on August 30, 2012 by toshopohlic

I was out last night at the LouLou Magazine Joe Fresh Shopping event at the Queen & Portland Joe Fresh in Toronto. Usually I turn around at the first sign of a line up because lets face it I could … Continue reading →

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Hudson Cabaret; Fall Denim

Posted on August 29, 2012 by toshopohlic

Last night I was part of a group of Toronto Fashion peeps that got to preview the new Hudson Cabaret denim line for Fall 2012. The launch was in conjunction with Flare Magazine so lots of fashion insiders and then … Continue reading →

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Bringing the Dress Back; Lemon Drop Custom Clothiers

Posted on August 28, 2012 by toshopohlic

Before I took off to the cottage I got a chance to check out a new Toronto based business that is bringing the dress back for women. Lemon Drop is doing for the dress what indi denim did for the … Continue reading →

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One Dress Two Looks; short dress = tunic

Posted on August 27, 2012 by toshopohlic

One of the drawbacks of online shopping for items you haven’t seen in real life is they don’t alway live up to your expectations. Case in point the dress below. It is shorter than I thought it would be on … Continue reading →

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Get the Look; Isabel Marant Suede Ankle Boots

Posted on August 22, 2012 by toshopohlic

I have said it before but Isabel Marant can do no wrong. One of the styles that is totally accessible and has been going strong for a few seasons now are the suede ankle boots otherwise known as the Isabel … Continue reading →

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Slow Transition

Posted on August 20, 2012 by toshopohlic

August is my favourite month of the summer. It is less humid than June or July and you can transition fall pieces into your wardrobe albeit slowly. August at the cottage is even better for doing this; it is always … Continue reading →

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Get the Look; Leather Sleeve Jacket

Posted on August 17, 2012 by toshopohlic

Arriving here via Search? Check out the latest version of this post HERE. One trend from this spring that doesn’t seem to be going anywhere is leather sleeve jackets. Whether it is pleather or leather, leather contrast sleeves are showing … Continue reading →

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Hanging at the Mall

Posted on August 16, 2012 by toshopohlic

Sometimes you take what you can get. And when I had an opportunity to go out to Yorkdale Mall on the weekend, all by myself,  I took it. Usually I avoid the mall on the weekends, especially in the afternoon … Continue reading →

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Pencil Me In; how I wore my jean pencil skirt

Posted on August 15, 2012 by toshopohlic

I have been spending a bunch of time at baby showers this spring and summer. Which is fun because I like babies and all, but it sometimes offers a bit of a conundrum as to what to wear. You should … Continue reading →

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