The VIKINGS Exhibit opens on November 4, 2017 at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) and you shouldn’t miss it. The ROM has provided an immersive experience through this exhibit. Presented by Raymond James, it takes you back about 1,000 years into Viking History. The ROM encourages you to rethink Viking history and has depicted Vikings as humans. You won’t find the Hollywood version of warriors and pirates here. The ROM focuses largely on Viking culture. Did you know Vikings were very religio[...]
Hillary MacMillan is a Toronto based womenswear designer with her own self-titled brand. Her line consists of contemporary, cruelty-free Canadian womenswear. It was founded in 2013 with a focus on creating wearable designs for the modern woman. The Hilary MacMillan woman is adventurous and fashion aware. She likes a tailored fit, bold prints and inspired fabrics that make fashion effortlessly conscientious. 21 QUESTIONS WITH HILARY Three words that describe my personali[...]
What was once known as Harbord Room has now been transformed into a lovely French bistro that offers casual French dishes. Inspired by the Can-can, a high-energy dance filled with vivacity, this restaurant lives up to its name. From the floral wallpaper to the patio chairs, the French touches remind you of your last trip to Paris. The moment I walked through the doors, I fell in love with Designer Tiffany Pratt’s vision. The pastel hued space has many whimsical touches. Tiffany has managed[...]
Kiss the Tiramisu, a very happening Korean dessert chain, has just reached Toronto. You will find the first ever Canadian location on Baldwin street in Kensington Market. They have only been open for two weeks so there wasn't a line up just yet. With the current ice cream craze taking place in Toronto, Kiss the Tiramisu is another place to add to your list. They start with a Tiramisu base which consists of Mascarpone cheese, cookie crumble and some soft serve ice cream. You can then select y[...]
In the past, bow ties have been associated with academics like Albert Einstein and Sigmund Freud, signifying a quirky nerd’s badge of honour. The bow tie could also be considered a go-to accent piece for a young man on his way to prom or a wedding trying to emulate the ultimate gentleman. Today the accessory can be worn by both men and women as a badge of courage, signifying a confident, nonconformist person of style. The trend is here to stay. Make no mistake it’s no simple task[...]
Made Inland is a new retail concept which showcases Canadian designers and brands. The two day festival occurs twice a year; spring and fall. This year, the event comprised of 70 designer collections which included apparel as well as accessories. Made Inland is an excellent venue for you to score some unique apparel from local designers that you may not otherwise be aware of. If you're looking for that one of a kind accessory to complete an outfit or a new look all together, mark your calend[...]
Hamilton Watches invited me to celebrate the 60th anniversary of their Ventura watch at the Spoke Club in Toronto. The event coincided with the 60th anniversary of Elvis' first and only Toronto Concert. For those of you that aren't familiar with Hamilton Watches, the Ventura was the world's first electric watch and it was made famous by Elvis Presley in the film Blue Hawaii. read more[...]