Toronto

  • September 3rd, 2010

    Word on the Street: The 2nd Annual Vitamin Victionary

    Just in time for back-to-school, we've compiled a list of our favourite words and catchphrases—this round is sure to make Oxford's next edition.

    Eat Pray Loved (v.): The act of leaving one's spouse to embark on an Oprah-approved journey of self-enlightment (may include an independence party, book club and ashram)
    Usage: Did you hear about Sally and Paul? She eat, pray, loved him!

    Tweethearts (n.): Couples who are infatuated with each other over Twitter but whose relationship would never exist in real life.
    Usage: I hope my boyfriend doesn’t mind that I’m spending all weekend flirting with my tweetheart.

    The jardigan (n.): When a jacket and cardigan meet—surely more staying power than jeggings?
    Usage: If his jardigan weren’t cashmere I wouldn’t have taken it. But I just can’t resist good Scottish cashmere.

    Bagacitis (n.): A reoccurring inflammation of the shoulder and upper arm area as a result of carrying a heavy handbag.
    Usage: Just the thought of the It Bag being back in style has made my bagacitis flare up.

    For more Vitamin Daily coinage, click here.

     

  • September 3rd, 2010

    All Dolled Up

    Sure she’s daddy’s little girl, but it’s your closet that Little Miss Dress Up raids come playtime.

    Spare the Loeffler Randall sandals, but spoil her inner Rachel Zoe, with Dace Paper Dolls. A collaboration with Philadelphia fashion illustrator Dallas Shaw, the doll and the fall 2010 Dace fashions to dress it with are a free download. The first look featuring a knit dress, ankle booties and a billowy jacket is now online, and more will follow in the next couple of months.

    Suddenly saying “cut that out” sounds so obliging.

    www.dace.ca

  • September 2nd, 2010

    Feeling Saucy

    If spag bog is a weekly staple in your kitchen, it’s time to let loose and get saucy.

    After all, Italy’s staple food deserves more than a basic ragu.

    At Scorcia, in the York Mills area, you’ll find a selection of pasta sauces (from $8) that would impress even the pickiest of nonnas. And for an Italian dinner that’ll knock your Tod’s off, don’t miss out on the antipasti, flavoured oils and aged balsamic vinegars.

    One bite, and you’ll feel like you died and went to Rome.

    Scorcia, 3421 Yonge St., Toronto, 416-787-8426, www.scorcia.ca

  • September 1st, 2010

    Haute Hand-Me-Downs

    A new consignment store in the heart of Rosedale is like shopping in your wealthy girlfriend’s closet.

    Haute Classics touts designer frocks, shoes, bags and baubles handpicked by fashion-savvy friends, Stella Kim and Jina Han.

    Our last visit left us lusting after a pair of pink suede diamante studded Diors ($550), an adorable black leather Betsey Johnson bag with bow buckle ($75) and an embroidered vintage Valentino skirt ($120).

    Now, how do we go about making Kim and Han our BFFs?

    Haute Classics, 946 Yonge St., Toronto, 416-922-7900, http://hauteclassics.com/

  • August 31st, 2010

    Scout's Honour

    You know that friend who always has the perfect twist to her scarf, the to-die-for bag and the most recherchez thrift store finds? She just set up shop in Toronto.

    In 2009 Breanna Musgrove left her post as an Aritzia Creative Director, packed her things and moved to Puerto Vallarta with her BF.  Between Spanish lessons and trips to Sayulita, she launched Scout & Catalogue, a gorgeous collection of handmade bags, scarves and accessories, inspired by Mexico’s boho vibe. 

    Now settled in Toronto, she has added new lines to the mix. We love the super-soft leather Market Day Bucket Bag (US$134) for fall.

    And for covetable vintage finds, peruse the Scout & Catalogue Yard Sale, which is packed with secondhand gems that Musgrove has lovingly restored.

    Scout & Catalogue: www.etsy.com/shop/scoutandcatalogue
    
Yard Sale: www.etsy.com/shop/scoutandcatalogueys