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Toronto Treasures: Coco's Closet

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:24:12 -0400

Coco's Closet, a beautiful new consignment boutique, opened up this summer at Jane and Annette. True to it's name, this boutique is a small, aka manageable, space filled with elegant pieces for…

Wendy's Words: Fall Trends

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 09:24:12 -0400

I'm always really hesitant to use the word "Trend". There is a misconception that women need to add many different pieces into their wardrobes each and every season in order to keep up with what…

REFINED. tv: Square Scarf

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:24:12 -0400

Wendy Woods from THE REFINERY shows you how to tie a 16 x 16 square scarf. This look was worn by Wendy in the video "How to Tie a Rectangular Silk Scarf 4 Different Ways".

Cool Office Style

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 09:24:12 -0400

In the corporate world rules change depending on how conservative your work environment is. However, the most important thing is to stay cool in the summer. There is nothing confident about…

Toronto Treasures: Melmira

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 09:24:12 -0400

Now that the heat is here, you might be thinking about a new swimsuit for cottage days on the dock, lounging by the pool, or sunning in the sand.

Not that you need the added pressure, but wearing a…

Toronto Treasures: Augustina

Sat, 29 May 2010 09:24:12 -0400

Augustina is a beautiful boutique in the heart of Yorkville, with fabulous bags for Toronto women.

I discovered this boutique years ago when the store was cozy and intimate. Now, in a larger open…

Toronto Treasures: Distill

Fri, 28 May 2010 09:24:12 -0400

Distill is a wonderful east-end boutique filled with Canadian designs. From clothing and accessories to pottery and pillows, this boutique is perfect for perusing.

If you’re looking for an…

Wendy's Words: 1M bucks... or 20.

Wed, 05 May 2010 09:24:12 -0400

People fascinate me, so I tend to observe them from afar on a regular basis. One of my favourite places to do this is in the hall of the change room where I stand waiting for clients to try on their…

Toronto Treasures: Do My Hair

Wed, 05 May 2010 09:24:12 -0400

Do My Hair brings New York style luxury to Toronto with their blow dry and makeup bar - a salon with convenience at the top of their minds. The environment is relaxing and comfortable, like a home…

Simple Ways to Wear a Summer Frock NOW

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 09:24:12 -0400

Many women have summer frocks sitting in their closets waiting for warmer weather... well wait no longer! Listed from the easiest to execute to the most difficult, REFINED. shares some layering…

Toronto Treasures: Charlie

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:24:12 -0400

All the brightly-coloured summer day dresses in the Charlie window on Queen Street are amazing. There are neutral ones too, but the colourful ones catch your attention – like a kid in a candy store.

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Toronto Treasures: The Beadery

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 09:24:12 -0400

Accessories truly are the best way to express your personality. If you were to liken accessories to something in the interior design world, they would be like art on the wall. They add pizzazz to the…