Fluevog Funky Shoes With Style

Believe it or not, this was my first time at John Fluevog.


I used to walk by that Queen Street window twice a day
and I don't really know why I never walked in...


To sum it up, they sell funky shoes with style.


Their staff are friendly and fun to talk to - one of them even tried on a pair of shoes for me!


 I'm sharing with you some of my favourite styles.

$275

$209

$359

$339

$545

$215 (on sale, was $425)

$349

I wasn't too crazy about their ladies collection - a bit too theatrical for my taste.

But they had some of the best men's shoes I've ever seen!

I don't think these photos do justice to the quality of the leather.

I guess you just have to go see (& touch) it to believe it!

StreetStyle - Toronto Bankers and Lawyers

Location: First Canadian Place

Name: Rachel                                                                                   Name: Katherine 
Occupation: Law Clerk                                                                 Occupation: Financial Consultant
Favourite item: Dress                                                                   Favourite item: Balenciaga Handbag

 

Name: Catherine                                                                                 Name: Caitlin
Occupation: Investment Advisor                                                Occupation: Telus employee
Favourite item: 9West Boots, Aritzia Coat                              Favourite item: Dynamite Sweater




Name: Mary                                                                                           Name: Deborah
Occupation: Senior VP, Human Resources                              Occupation: Event Planner
Favourite item: Handbag                                                                 Favourite item: Tights

 

Name: Jennifer                                                                                 Name: Hannah
Occupation: Law student                                                             Occupation: Manager
Favourite item: Michael Kors Shoes                                       Favourite item: Gucci Boots

Thank you ladies!

Hi Blake Lively, I Stole Your Gossip Girl Clothes

Last month I blogged about stealing Blake Lively's Gossip Girl outfits, and here's what I've managed to put together so far

I'm wearing:

Jacket

R&W, $30

Pants

H&M, on sale this week, $15

Bag

Winners, $35

Boots

BCBG, on sale this week, $249

Scarf
Urban Planet, $10

Gloves
Winners, $25

Top
Roxy, $25

I'm wearing:

Burberry cashmere scarf from Holt Renfrew, $324

Danier Leather biker jacket $180

Zara basic black leggings $40

Aviator hat from Perfect Leather $40 - since I live in Canada, I need a warmer hat than Blake

Holiday edition Starbucks latte :)

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tomorrow's story:
Street Style: Toronto Financial District
I went to the First Canadian Place and took photos of the most stylish people in sight :)
You will not want to miss this!

Toronto Yorkville Street Style

This is how you do lunch-time shopping in style.

Mary & Jane

When looking for bargains,
they like to shop at:
H&M
Zara
French Connection

When it comes to high end,
you can find them at
Holt Renfrew's
Marc Jacobs section.

I love Jane's L.A.M.B. purse!

Wonder what Mary's got in that
French Connection bag,
I should have asked :)

Jillian

Jillian likes to shop at:
H&M
Zara
Mango

When looking for finer items,
she turns to
Aritzia and Holt Renfrew.

First thing I noticed were those
amazing Prada boots.

I love her polished style, cute + sophisticated.

Amanda

vs. Victoria Beckham

I'm in love with this Prada tassel bag.


I vote Amanda :)

Thank you ladies! 

My Holiday Party Dress Revealed

 

Asymmetrical Metallic Dress

Zara

Toronto Eaton Centre

$49.90

Faux Fur Vest

Zara

Toronto Eaton Centre 

$69.90

Patent Wedge Shoes

Ralph Lauren

Winners
$70

Sequin Beret

Winners

$14.99

Have you figured out your holiday party outfit yet?
Or are you going to look for a dress while you're finishing up your Christmas shopping this weekend :)

Being Erica and Designer Handbag Sale

I watched the season finale of Being Erica last night and I noticed the purple purse she was wearing in that "magic wall" scene above.

I'm pretty sure it was Michael Kors drawstring satchel ---->
which retails for around $400 :(

But guess what, I'm here to tell you that you can find a similar handbag, all-leather, for less than $300!

I found this B. Makowsky brown leather handbag for $249.99
(marked down from $400.00)
at Winners on Bay & Bloor.

Thanks Erica :)

But that's not it!

They had many styles and colours to choose from, so here are some more:

B. Makowsky

brown leather handbag

$249.99

(marked down from $420.00)

B. Makowsky

yellow leather handbag

$185

(marked down from $420.00)

...and since we're still looking at purses:

DKNY

Town & Country sling bag

$100

Which one do you like the best?

Toronto Fashionistas and Their Favourite Outfits

Mila

Dress
BEDO
$95


Tights
Legs Beautiful
Hue
$12

Blazer

Anthropologie

$80

(on sale)

Scarf

H&M 

$14

Ring

Over the Rainbow

Yorkville

Boots

Aldo 

Marsereau

$190

Marijana

Sunglasses
Gucci
Bloor Street
$160
(on sale, down from $450)


Dress
Mango
$200


Shoes
r2w
$90

Dress

Mendocino

$40

(on sale, down from $120)

Belt

Queen Street

$20

Roxana  

Vest
BCBG Maxazria
$40


T-shirt
Banana Republic
$15


Shorts
Winners 
$29


Boots
Medea
$250


Necklace 
Guess
$10

Top

Winners

$35

Faux Leather Leggings

Winners

$39

Shoes
Marciano

 $45

(on sale, down from $145)

Vanja & Kirstin

Black Dress
FCUK
$140


Shoes
Aldo
$100

 


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Animal Print Dress
Guess

(on sale right now)

Vanja's Red Bomber

H&M

 $60

Thank you ladies!

ps. Msg me if you'd like to share your favourite outfit with me and my readers.

shopsterium@gmail.com

Thanks!

Coach, Juicy Couture, Jessica Simpson - at Winners

I was shoe-shopping at College Park Winners and I wanted to share with you my fave finds.

These Juicy Couture sheepskin boots are fully lined with wool on the inside.


Find them on the clearance rack as they have been marked down to $92 from $120!

Coach boots $179.99

These will make you ready for that snowfall predicted for next week.

Steal Victoria Beckham's YSL pumps, for less.
My friend Mila is modelling these amazing Jessica Simpson black leather pumps that go well with the ruffled skinny jeans. Get them for $69.99!
But hurry, only a few more pairs were left on Tuesday.

Your destination: Yonge and College.

Nicole Richie, Paris Hilton and Gossip Girl

Winners

I've been looking for a perfect sequin hat for a while now, and I found one today, at Winners!

I bought this D&Y sequin beret for $14.99.
What a steal, and these are soooo hot right now.

They are all sold out at the Bay & Bloor Winners, but still plenty left at College Park.

bottom-right:
Nicole Richie wearing her sequin beret

Over the Rainbow

vs. Gossip Girl

My friend Mila is wearing the silver beaded headband that costs $30.

This is a new arrival at the Yorkville store, so hurry while supplies last ;)

scene from Gossip Girl

Aldo

This season you'll definitely want to grab a pair of sequin pumps for a perfect holiday look. 

 I spotted these Aldo sequin shoes for $90 at the Eaton centre.

Happy Holiday Shopping Toronto!

How I Stole Rihanna's Outfit

Rihanna was spotted wearing this H&M sweater dress on November 18th. I found it today at the Yonge and Bloor store. Go there for a chance to steal Rihanna's look for only $69.95!

And while you're there, make sure you check out this amazing holiday look:

  



Beige cropped sweater $49.95

Cotton gray long sleeve knit top $24.95

Necklace $24.95




Stay tuned for more fabulous holiday looks.

Happy Holiday Shopping, hope you all have a wonderful weekend! 

Holt Renfrew Pop-up and Items Under $100

Vroooooom! The Holt Renfew truck has arrived at 560 King St West and it's full of goodies under $100! I was just there this morning and I can't wait to share the rest of my story with you.


Is it a gallery, is it a store? - people are wondering as they walk by Holt's pop-up shop. Certainly looks inviting, so come on in!


As I was walking around admiring the store and lusting over some designer handbags, I was pleased to see that Holt's pop-up shop is also offering many affordable items.

Holt's own Barbara Atkin (VP, Fashion Direction) and Jackie Charest (Director, Cosmetics & Beauty Services Marketing) were happy to guide me through the shop and help me search for this season's must-haves under $200. Dear readers, it's your lucky day!


Barbara's helping Jackie put on a black sequin hat. It is reversible and also comes in silver. Keep fashionably warm this winter for only $75.


These are some of Jackie's favourites.

At the top we have the Butter London 3Free nailpolish collection and this season's must-have colours. At $17 each, these are worth every penny as they have no formaldehyde, toluene and DBP (a.k.a. bad, bad, evil chemicals).

Jackie is holding a Feu de Bois (Firewood) candle by Diptyque, $72. It smells just wonderful, think of cottages and burning wood. All you need is a latte, a warm sweater and a good book :)


Lots of exciting items here! Barbara is showing us a $15 Kiehl's bag (not a typo, $15 really).

Jackie is wearing a $50 suede scarf that also comes in several other colours. She also showed me these lovely beaded scarves on the right. They come in many colours and look best when layered-up. $28!



These magazine bags are definitely chic! Jackie pointed out that they are a great holiday gift, and oh-so-affordable. Get them for $40 each, or go for the $25 mini, or both :)



As she is explaining the whole unisex theme at Holt's popup, Barbara is showing me some of the best-selling items, purchased by both men and women.

On the left we have a $195 Minedrd sequin top. Note that the sequins are matte - just enough reflection for a polished look, you don't have to worry about loking like a disco-ball :)

Pair it up with this soooooft cashmere sweater, yours for only $198. You definitely want to get these for your boyfriend and steal them from time to time.


This MIA suede bag is only $98!
Barbara, you might want to keep it, it goes so well with your outfit.


These Hunter boots don't need an introduction. Dear friends, I wouldn't mind seeing a pair under my Christmas tree :)

Barbara and Jackie, thank you sooooo much for chatting with me and showing me this season's must haves! It's exciting to see that they're also talking about Holt's pop-up in this Vogue article, thank you for being a one-stop fashion-shop for us Torontonians.

Holt's pop-up shop at 560 King St West is open until December 6th. The doors close at 9 tonight. They're open on Friday 12-8, Saturday 11-7 and Sunday 12-6.

So don't be shy, drop by, say hello, treat yourself to a nice Holt Renfrew bag :)