Category Archives: Shopping Deals

Buy Kate Middleton’s Engagement Dress at Holts

By Dejana | Published: January 23, 2011

Kate Middleton’s engagement dress was sold out in the UK 24hrs after this appearance. However, royal couple’s Canadian fans can still get the Issa Sapphire dress at Holt Renfrew (Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver stores) for $525.

Posted in Shopping Deals | Tagged dress, Engagement Dress, Holt Renfrew, Holts, Issa, Kate Middleton, Sapphire | 2 Comments

55% off Bloch Sale at Stylehopper

By Dejana | Published: January 20, 2011

I’m a huge fan of the luxury ballet flats leading brand – Bloch; you might remember my Whitney Port celeb style steal post. Bloch flats have a huge following in Hollywood, and the prices are usually a bit steep. But I have good news for you, Stylehopper, Canadian sample sale site, is having a 55% off Bloch sale right now! Shipping is free, as always.

You need an invite in order to shop at Stylehopper. Happy shopping! Let me know which style you like the most. My fave are the ones Whit’s wearing here (also available at Stylehopper, and I just ordered them!):

Posted in Shopping Deals | Tagged Bloch, Stylehopper, Whitney Port | 4 Comments

Spring 2011 preview: Bloch, Hudson Jeans, BlankNYC, Ecco

By Dejana | Published: January 4, 2011

I attended quite a few Spring 2011 previews prior to the holidays, so I thought it would be a good idea to share some of my fave pieces. In other words, here are some of the items I would like to own this upcoming spring :)

a – Hudson Jeans; high waist wide leg; $300 at Holt Renfrew

b – BlankNYC; boy blue boyfriend denim shirt; $88 at Mendocino, TNT, or The Bay

c - BlankNYC; camel light cargo short with fold-over waist band; $98 at Mendocino, TNT, or The Bay

d – BLOCH; Bettina leather ballet flats, $240 at Holts, Heel Boy, Social Butterfly, Feet First…

My fave piece from the ECCO shoe line preview – Kirwin leather/clog sandals, $180, in Ecco stores this April

Posted in Shopping Deals | Tagged Blanknyc, Bloch, ECCO, Feet First, HBC, Heel Boy, Holt Renfrew, Holts, Hudson jeans, Mendocino, Social Butterfly, The Bay, TNT | 4 Comments

The Best Fashion 2010 Boxing Day Deals in Toronto

By Dejana | Published: December 24, 2010

Check back soon, I’ll keep updating the page with new deals!

All printable coupons are on this page.

- Abercrombie and Hollister - 30% off your entire purchase

- Aldo, Locale, Little Burgundy – extra 30% off sale items

- Armani Exchange – up to 70% off, already available online

- BCBG - 50% off regular price entire store

- the Bay (today only, Dec 24) 25% off Michael Kors and other designer watches with this coupon.

- Browns Shoes – up to 70% off, free shipping online

- Banana Republic – 50% off sale items until noon, 30% off after. Also print my coupon.

- Forever 21 – buy one get one free sale items

- GAP - 40% off everything until noon, 30% off between noon and 3:00PM, 25% off from 3:00PM until close

- GUESS - 50% off on sale items and 30% off on regular priced

- H&M - (today only, Dec 24) 50% off one reg priced item with the coupon.

- Holt Renfrew – extra 10% off sale items

- Lacoste - 50% off winter 2010 collection

- MEXX - 50% off original price storewide

- Tryst Lingerie – at least 10% off everything, up to 70% off

Posted in Shopping Deals | Tagged Abercrombie, aldo, Armani Exchange, Banana Republic, BCBG, browns shoes, Fashion Blog, Forever 21, Gap, Guess, HBC, HM, Hollister, Holt Renfrew, Lacoste, Little Burgundy, LOCALE, mexx, The Bay, toronto, Tryst Lingerie | 11 Comments

New Coupons – $20 Banana Republic, 50% off H&M, and more!

By Dejana | Published: December 23, 2010

Check out my
Coupons page!

Posted in Shopping Deals | Tagged Banana Republic, HM | 1 Comment

All I want for Christmas is…

By Dejana | Published: December 8, 2010

A lot of people have asked me to put together a holiday gift guide to help solve some of the shopping dilemmas. Since I do not personally know your sisters, friends, or coworkers, instead of telling you what you should get them, I’ll share 12 things I would be thrilled to receive this holiday season (from $10 to $250, in no particular order).

What: Chanel‘s new Fall nail polish collection, Les Khakis De Chanel
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Where to buy: Chanel store on Bloor St, or Holt Renfrew
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How much: $30 each

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What: Ralph Lauren Larchmont cross body bag (see Taylor Swift photo here)
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Where to buy: The Bay on Queen St.
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How much: around $250

What: Crema cafe gift card. My fave coffee place in Toronto. Seriously the best lattes.
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Where to buy: At either Crema cafe location
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How much: as much as you like!

What: My fave MAC lipstick: Satin Brave
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Where to buy: any MAC store, or at The Bay
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How much: around $20

What: Fun tights. I like all prints and colours.
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Where to buy: American Apparel, Legs Beautiful, H&M, The Bay, Winners, Shoppers Drug Mart…
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How much: $10+

What: Tiffany blue box charm
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Where to buy: Tiffany‘s
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How much: $210

What: Browns shoes gift card. A girl can never have too many shoes.
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Where to buy: any Browns shoes location
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How much: any denomination

What: Ray Ban Cathy Clubmasters shades
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Where to buy: Sunglass Hut
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How much: around $160

What: Winners gift card. I can’t get enough of this store.
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Where to buy: any Winners location
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How much: any denomination

What: Prada Infusion d’Iris eau de toilette. My sister recently gave me a sample, love it
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Where to buy: any department store, Sears, The Bay, Holt Renfrew
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How much: around $60

What: Cineplex movie passes. I go to the movies a lot. Catching Black Swan next.
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Where to buy: Cineplex
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How much: $12 each

What: Can’t stop thinking about this Milly Selina bird print blouse ever since I saw it on Gossip Girl.
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Where to buy: Holt Renfrew or online
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How much: $190

So what’s on your wish list this year?

Posted in Shopping Deals | Tagged Chanel, cineplex, Crema Cafe, gift guide, Gossip Girl, HBC, holiday gifts, holiday shopping, Holt Renfrew, MAC, milly, Prada, ralph lauren, Ray Ban, sears, Taylor Swift, The Bay, tiffany's, winners | 9 Comments

Danier leather Spring 2011 collection preview

By Dejana | Published: December 6, 2010

I was invited to the Danier Spring 2011 collection preview last week. Below are some of my favourite items, which will start hitting the stores next February.

A leather trench coat? How chic! $599

Beige and black leather, gold studded bags – $229 and $289

Brown/orange tribal print scarf – $29
Brown wallet with orange leather trim – $45
Beige crochet scarf – $25
Brown leather cross body fringe bag (I want!) -$99

White leather bag with gold chain and hardware (I want!) – $99
Black and white lace print silk scarf (I want!)- $39

Tri colour studs, leather pouch -$169, cross body bag $199

Happy shopping :)

Posted in Shopping Deals | Tagged Danier, danier leather, leather bag, leather coat, scarves, Spring 2011, toronto, Toronto Fashion, Toronto Style | 3 Comments

Where to shop on Cyber Monday in Canada

By Dejana | Published: November 29, 2010

Happy Cyber Monday! Even though this marketing campaign started in the US, many fashionable Canadian sites are offering hot deals today. A few great starting places:

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Beyond the Rack – Today’s deals: Prada, Current Elliott, Rock & Republic, iPod touch… In order to shop at BTR, you need an invitation.

Town Shoes – 20% off today only, use code CYBER20

Style Exchange – 30% off J Brand, Miss Sixty, Energie, and more. Use code CYBER10

The Bay - free shipping on all Beauty, Olympic, Home and Heritage products.

Sephora – 20% off Bare Escentuals kit.

Banana Republic, Gap, Old Navy – 15% off with code CYBERMON. Also free shipping and free returns.

American Eagle - 20% off + free shipping. Use code 45838295

Aldo – 30% off sale items.

InterMix – 15% off, use code CYBER15

Browns Shoes – free shipping on orders over $50, use code shoeshopper

SSENSE – 30% off, use code NOWORNEVER

Did I miss anything? Will you be shopping online today and where?

Posted in Shopping Deals | Tagged aldo, American Eagle, Banana Republic, Beyond the Rack, browns, browns shoes, Current Elliott, Energie, Gap, HBC, Hudson's Bay Company, InterMix, iPod touch, J Brand, Miss Sixty, old navy, Prada, Rock & Republic, Sephora, ssense, Style Exchange, The Bay, Town Shoes | 3 Comments

H&M spring 2011 collection preview

By Dejana | Published: November 11, 2010

I had a chance to preview the H&M spring 2011 collection at their Toronto headquarters yesterday. The showroom looked quite impressive, and I can’t wait to snatch some of those garments as they hit the stores in January.

So what to expect?
Floral and animal prints are definitely being carried over to the next season, as well as lace tops and silky jumpsuits & rompers. When it comes to silhouettes, think Mad Men and 60′s inspired skirts and blouses. The it colour – coral!

prints, prints, prints!

earth tones

$5.95 scarves!

I want - all of the above!

From left to to right, prices in USD:
blazer: $59.95
sweater: $34.95
dress: $69.95
white and pink blouses: $36.95
graphic print top: $34.95
skirt: $39.95
trousers: $49.95

You like? :)

Posted in Shopping Deals | Tagged h&m spring 2011, HM, Spring 2011 | 8 Comments

Lanvin for H&M Collection Preview at the AGO

By Dejana | Published: November 3, 2010

As someone who regularly shops at H&M, and appreciates (ahem, dreams about) good high-end designer creations, I was pretty excited about Lanvin for H&M 2010 collaboration preview. Here’s how the collection fared:

Affordable? – $200-$250 per dress, so I’ll go with no.
Wearable? – All of the pieces were functional and wearable. Mind you, the hems are unfinished, so wouldn’t expect them to last more than a few washes.
Different? – Design – yes; materials – your average H&M. I especially enjoyed the accessories and shoes.

The collection hits the stores on November 20th. Check it out and let me know what you think!

Shoes $99

bracelet $29.95

dress: $249, clutch $49.95

Given the special occasion and posh venue (Art Gallery of Ontario), I started planning my outfit early :) Emilio & Coco offered to style me for this event in Campanula, a dress inspired by the national flower of Monaco. The dress will be available on their e-boutique as of Nov 13th, so I was the first person to ever wear it in public. So honoured, thank you Emilio & Coco!

I had a major haircut & dye for L’Oreal’s Revolutionary Reds contest :) If you have a second, please vote for me!

Thank you Dat Salon for this wonderful makeover.

Ok, that’s enough news for a single blog post :) Have a great day everyone!

xx, Dejana

Also posted in Events, Reviews, Style and Beauty Tips | Tagged AGO, Art Gallery of Ontario, Dat Salon, Emilio & Coco, HM, L'oreal, L'Oreal Revolutionary Reds, Lanvin, Lanvin 2010, Lanvin dress, Lanvin for H&M, Lanvin H&M dress, Lanvin HM AGO, Lanvin shoes | 16 Comments

I met Manolo Blahnik!

By Dejana | Published: October 15, 2010

If you’re following me on Twitter, you probably saw me tweet (brag) about meeting Manolo Blahnik at Neiman Marcus in San Francisco last week. Unfortunately I do not own a pair of Manolos (yet!) but I still went up to say hi and take a few photos. He’s one cheerful gentleman; he was kissing and hugging everyone, even saw him kiss some girl’s shoes!