Thursday, August 23, 2007

Vera Wang for Kohl's - September

Following in Target and H&M's trend, Kohl's has a new high-end designer label coming. Starting in September, Simply Vera will be unveiled to the masses with huge TV & print ad pushes.

I love the Wizard of Oz theme she has going on with the collection. The line runs from $12 - $128 - more expensive than the normal fare at Kohl's.

Yet another reason to head to Buffalo for a day of shopping!

Wednesday, August 8, 2007

Bitten


Sarah Jessica Parker, known for her flamboyant & trendsetting style, has released a line called "Bitten" available exclusively at Steve & Barry's. The brand's manifesto: "Fashion is not a luxury, it's a right", explains why the entire line is priced at $20 and less. Surprisingly the clothes are wearable and current, prompting perhaps a quick trip down to Buffalo to check it out...

Tuesday, August 7, 2007

Obsessions...


I've been smitten with Shoppers Drug Mart from a young age, but it has now turned into a full-blown obsession. With Shoppers unveiling their high-end beauty boutique, I can now shop for my cosmetics (& gain Optimum points) in the comfort of my favourite store, where previously I had to make special trips to Sephora & Holts. Love it!

Panorama

Went out to Panorama last week and loved it. We were relegated to the North-facing side of the balcony, but still had awesome views of the city. We had a few drinks and nibbled on apps, and I have to say, I'm no food connoisseur, but they made the tastiest bruschetta I have ever had. For anyone who hasn't been (am I the only one?), I highly recommend a visit - see you there!

Danny Boyle's Sunshine

Sunshine illuminates Danny Boyle's tremendous talent. From Trainspotting to The Beach to 28 Days Later, Boyle's visual effects are his staple and they truly shine in his newest masterpiece. Sunshine takes place in the near future when the sun starts to fail. In order to save humankind, a ship is sent out with a "payload" to begin a new star in the core of the dying one. Much like Armageddon and Deep Impact, we have a handful of individuals charged with saving Earth. But the main difference is the "Cheese Factor" - Boyle's film does not concentrate on the heroic task that these people have undertaken, but instead focus on the human interaction between the crew and the cost of human frailty. Visually stunning with awesome scenes of Mercury and the Sun, my vote is to go see this in IMAX.