Shopping Articles

I love the fall. Now, I don’t actually like the cooler weather and the thought that snow is approaching makes me feel a little ill, probably due to the lack of sunlight taking its effect already.

So why is fall so fantastic? Oh the clothing. Fall clothing is what I should wear twelve months a year. And for a girl who is drawn to black and gray clothing like a moth to a flame, this season does not...

How much do first impressions really matter? My personal belief is that when it comes to job interviews, first impressions are crucial. The interviewer only has a short time to assess your qualifications for the position, so while the outfit you are wearing may not win you the position, a poorly chosen one can put you at a disadvantage.

Case in point, my first ‘adult’ job interview. I prepared...

Despite the fact that September generally means the end of summer and the approach of colder weather, there are a few things a girl can look forward to when the summer heat subsides: shopping for a new fall jacket, rocking some knee-high boots without melting from the heat, and for celebrity and film buffs alike, the Toronto International Film Festival. TIFF ’08 is in full swing, and with stars...

Last week we attended the launch of Almost Naked, a new skivvies and swimwear store on the trendy West Queen West strip. Thumping music, nearly naked models, and local media mingled in the 1400 square foot two story boutique.

Owners Dan Sutcliffe and Jeff Axelrod wanted to bring Canadian and International brands together for a specialty retail store offering the latest in underwear, swimsuits,...

We had purchased a beautiful (expensive!) Queen sized mattress and a low profile split Queen sized box spring 4 years ago. The Sleep Country salesman convinced us that this box spring would make our lives because it would make our mattress last like, "10...