3.1 Phillip Lim for Target in Toronto

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Have you ever experienced the feeling of pure nonchalance along with a side of utter bafflement at the behaviour of hysteric shoppers?  Let.  Me.  Tell.  You.  (Warning: terrible quality iPhone4 photos ahead...for this...I kind-of...sort-of...apologizie...)

Toronto Style

Check out Untitled & Co on FAT here.  And their blogspot website here. And shop here.

So, I was originally going to do a post featuring Fashion Art Toronto (FAT), but unfortunately I wasn't able to attend.  I was planning on checking out a few shows and exhibits (a day pass was only $35), but unfortunately the Boyf fell victim to a violent, and quite sudden, bout of illness; Food poisoning, we think...(needless to say, it's Monday morning and he's still in bed.  Poor thing).

Shop Untitled & Co HERE

Untitled & Co, a Toronto based lifestyle brand created by Cameron Wilson and Chloe Sam-Mcgrath, is probably one show I would've loved to see most.  So sad I missed it!  You can read more about Untitled & Co here on blogTO.  I love their floral graphics & witty phrases.

*Image from blogTO.  Check them all out here.

Anyway, check out blogTO's April Street Style round up!  I love how you can grade them a 'hit' or a 'miss' haha.

*Image from their site; Click here to RSVP!

In other news, don't miss the LEVIS x LOOKBOOK.nu Global Style Party at The Drake this Thursday night!  RSVP and bring yo' jeans girrrrrl!

If you're in Toronto, see you there!

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Earth Day: Eco-Friendly Shopping!

In the spirit of Earth Day, I thought, "What better way to share eco-friendly and sustainable shopping than to show y'all this weekend's #SWAPxSHOP event!"...so here't goes!

This past weekend, UrbaneBloc hosted their first ever clothing swap event: SWAPxSHOP.  I was pretty (fashionably) late to the party, but still managed to scrounge for some goodies.  The event was an opportunity for savvy savers to swap 5 items of clothing, as well as shop for goodies from talented young vendors.

M.C Jewelry

The adorable Hello Morico

Hello Morico

Clothes for SALE

Clothes for SWAP

Accessories for SWAP

My Loot!

My fave finds were these floral high-waisted shorts, and this metallic JOE FRESH belt!  Perfect for the coming summer!

If you missed the swap, there is another way you can "recycle" your clothes, so to speak.  The Kind Exchange on Queen West encourages you to bring in your used (clean and unscathed) garments in for cash! 'Say Whaaa??!'.  I know, right?  I love consignment.  A lot of people may think that doing this is a waste of time, but if you're - like srsly - strapped for cash (me...always) then this is a great way to make a few extra bucks and clean out your closet!  I'm planning on bringing a sack o' goods to The Kind Exchange next weekend.  I'll let you know how the process goes!

In other news, Vitaly Designs hosted its first ever pop-up shop at Oz Studios this weekend, and the City of Craft Spring 2013 fair went down on Bloor West on Saturday.  I was sorry to have had to miss out on those two events!

Anyway, let me know what y'all do to 'recycle' clothes for the betterment of our dear little planet.

Happy Earth Day Everyone!

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Blogger News Round-Up: Coachella Style!

*Rumi Neely's Instagram:  @peaceloveshea @rumineely & @mrmatteobaldi

This weekend, some of your favourite style bloggers skipped on down to the sunny state of California to enjoy a weekend full of music festival fun!  Don't even bother asking, because the answer is YES.  This year, like every other year around this time, I sulk through my "I wish I were at Coachella" weekend.  One day, folks...one...day...I...'ll...be there.

*Aimee Song's Instagram: @profreshstyle @sincerelyjules @songofstyle & @leblogdebetty

Aimee Song of @songofstyle instagrammed in true festival style with blogger friends at the @lacostelive Desert Pool Party 2013.

*Julie Sarinana's Instagram: @sincerelyjules

Julie Sarinana looking perfectly 'Coachella chic' (her words, not mine) in this denim & blue-all-over get-up.  Also, I need her geo-print top.  

*Chiara Ferragni's Instagram: @chiaraferragni

Without fail, The Blond Salad fashionista made it all the way to Cali to show off some tribal festival style.  I think my favourite part about this is her "I don't care" hair.

*Jennifer Humprey's Instagram: @jen_agogo in @madebyafriendofmine

I saved my fave Coachella style pic for last: Jennifer Humphrey of A Go/Go Fashion looking absolutely perfect.  Had I gone to Coachella, this is what I'd want to be in.  Love.

In Toronto...

*Gloria Chik's Instagram: @urbanebloc

Toronto's own Gloria Chik of Urbane Bloc made it all the way out to Coachella this year!  It's nice to see some Canadian presence <3.

*The Luxe Life's Instagram: @the_luxelife

Lastly, I don't know if I should say "I told you so," but The Luxe Life instagrammed this collage on Friday stating, "All we'll be wearing this weekend #Coachella #roadtrip #instagood #picoftheday"...

Alls I can say is, remember my post from last Wednesday?  Headscarves for the win!

Anyway, please show my Facebook Page some love <3.

Happy Monday!

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Monday: Weekend Blogger News Roundup!

I've been struggling for a while with how I want to organize my blog posts.  I know that having a set schedule will keep me on track to post frequently.  Today is my first stab at my new Mon-Fri Blog Calendar, and I hope you, my readers, will take a liking to it!  As to avoid too much jargon, I'll be posting the Mon-Fri schedule on my left bar <--- for your viewing pleasure =).

Anyways, ONWARDS!

I figured that Monday's should be filled with fashion blogger news that happened over the weekend.  I follow a lot (A LOT) of bloggers on Instagram, so I thought "Why not bring this awesome round-up to my readers?  A condensed look at what happened in the fashion blogosphere over each weekend!"

So here it comes:

Aimee Song of Song of Style & Julie Sarinana of Sincerely, Jules hosted a Blogger Bazaar in California on Saturday!  

@SongofStyle shared her snaps from the event, including this adorable one of all of the blogger darlings!

I don't know about you, but I get pretty bummed when I know awesome stuff like this happens in California.  Fortunately, UrbaneBloc will be hosting a clothing swap in Toronto on April 21st!  See you there if you're in Toronto!

Wendy Nguyen of Wendy's Lookbook was featured on Barney's NY!  The girl is easily my favourite blogger.  Check out the read, and her blog if you haven't!

The beautiful Chiara Ferragni of The Blond Salad shared her new campaign for Miss Dior!  I am loving this big-skirt-with-black-turtleneck look!  Check it all out here.

The all-the-way-beautiful Brittany Balyn posted some new videos!  Be sure to check them out!  I love this girl's edgy style. <3

Alexandra Pereira of Lovely Pepa looked absolutely stunning in this on-trend black and white ensemble over the weekend.  I am loving horizontal stripes, and have been seriously drooling over that Givenchy Antigona forever!

In Toronto:

Toronto's own Dainty Girl has been posting sneak peaks of her shoot with Coal Miner's Daughter for a while now.  The full shoot is now on her blog!

Lastly, The Luxe Life posted this gorgeous full brow look.  Y'all know I'm a fan!  Check out the full post here.

Hope you enjoyed this round-up!  If you have Instagram, come follow me! @thelittledandy =).

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