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Hudson Jeans, Bloch, Bensimon and BlankNYC – Fall 2010

Dejana — Mon, 31 May 2010 13:17:52 +0000

I was invited to attend a Fall/Winter 2010 media preview at Brassaii recently. Four different brands were being showcased:

Hudson Jeans including their core and new high-end line comprised of jackets, jeans, and tops exclusive to Holt Renfrew

Blank’s amazing high-quality, low-priced denim

Bloch’s famous flats in addition to their boots, heels, sneakers (new launch), Green Room Apparel (new launch) and a collaboration with Akira Isogawa (new launch)

Bensimon sneakers

Bloch has come a long way from being a leader in the technical dance market to making Hollywood’s favourite luxury ballet flats.

Whitney Port wearing Bloch ballet flats in pearl/black

For Fall 2010, Bloch introduces a line of ankle and mid-calf high boots ($210 - $420):

the gray ones are my fave

Next up is another celeb-favourite item: Hudson Jeans. I liked the skinny flap-pocket ones the most ($265). Hudson Fall 2010 collection will be available in August at major retailers including: Aritzia, Holt Renfrew, TNT. They will also be introducing a Holt Renfrew exclusive FW 2010 collection.

Giselle Bündchen, flap pocket skinny Hudson jeans $265

If you’re looking for the fit and integrity of a premium jean at an affordable price, you might want to check out the BlankNYC collection at Mendocino, TNT, or The Bay.

BlankNYC Hot Box chain link skinny jeans, $125

My Sorel Boots & Jessica Simpson Style Steal

Dejana — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:00:01 +0000

Snow, slush, rain, puddles… Whatever it might be, my Joan Of Arctic™ Sorel boots are keeping me warm and dry!

Get your pair today:

Me out in Toronto, at the Yonge and Dundas Square, February 27th, 2010.
Jessica Simpson out in New York on December 22nd, 2009.

My outfit:

Boots: Sorel
Leggings: Zara
Jacket: Forever 21
Cheetah bag: Diane von Fürstenberg, Winners
Hat: Le Chateau
Gloves: Winners

Make sure you’re also following Sorel on Twitter here.
They actually talk to their followers and respond to questions really fast!

I ♥ Sorel

Park Life for Aritzia Olympics Collection

Dejana — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:35:11 +0000

If you’re looking for officially licensed Olympics apparel,
head down to Aritzia and check out their Park Life for Aritzia Olympic line!

Faux Fur Hoodie - $148

Tee - $45

Trapper Hat - $60

Duffel bag - $65

The track jacket - $100

Socks (per pair) - $12

Thank you team Aritzia!

Hi Everyone – Diet Progress Report

Dejana — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:30:29 +0000

That was supposed to be my Hi everyone! pose, but it didn’t really turn out so well… And I don’t know why I look so angry in the 1st photo. If there’s such thing as posing lessons, I’d be interested in attending a few :)

I’m still sticking to my “no jeans for a month” fashion diet, and here’s one of the outfits I wore this week.

Sheer sweater: Wilfred, Aritzia, $50
Lace print top: Zara, $29.99
Liquid leggings: Bedo, $19.99
Leg warmers: H&M, $15
Ankle booties: Nine West, $135

Tomorrow:

Crazy jackets and some good mall deals

Street Style – Bay and Bloor

Dejana — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:30:02 +0000

Lunch time, Holt Renfrew Centre, Bay and Bloor

Name:
Jeremiah

Occupation:
Fashion Designer

Favourite shopping places:
I like Queen Street, but pretty much everywhere.

My style:
Eclectic, I like vintage.

Favourite item:
My Diesel boots. They’re just different, I haven’t seen anyone else with them.

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Name:
Alex

Occupation:
UofT Student

Favourite shopping places:
Holt Renfrew, Zara, H&M

My style:
I’d say a biker chick but with a little femininity in there.

Favourite item:
My boots, they’re so comfortable, I wear them almost every day.

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Holt Renfrew employee, had to run back to work so unfortunately he had no time for an interview.

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Name:
Maria

Occupation:
Project Manager

Favourite shopping places:
Banana Republic, Aritzia

My style:
Casual-funky-comfortable

Favourite item:
Probably mu scarf, it just goes with a lot of things so I can use it every day.

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Name:
Shravan

Occupation:
Art director, advertising

Favourite shopping places:
Anywhere around here – Holt Renfrew‘s good.

My style:
Classic

Favourite item:
My hat (United Colors of Benetton)

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Name:
Helen

Occupation:
Law Clerk

Favourite shopping places:
Banana Republic, Club Monaco, Honey, Anthropologie

Favourite item:
My top – it’s from Club Monaco. I like the detailing of the bow, it looks professional and sleek.

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Name:
Caitlin

Occupation:
Assistant Buyer

Favourite shopping places:
Holt Renfrew

My style:
Classic with a bit of a modern twist

Favourite item:
My glass/jade necklace from Anthropologie, it gets a lot of compliments.

.

Name:
Joshua

Occupation:
Hair Stylist

Favourite shopping places:
Mostly in this area

My style:
European. I like to mix classy with trendy.

Favourite item:
My Zara coat, from their Queen West location.

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Name:
Natalie

Occupation:
Works in advertising

Favourite shopping places:
All over, sometimes I like to shop vintage, sometimes high-end. I like to mix old and new. So I’ll shop at Holt Renfrew, Mendocino or Marciano all the way to Forever 21, or a vintage fare in New Market.

Favourite item:
This necklace from the 70s. My father gave it to my mom as a gift. I actually have a key for it, so I can open it and put a little picture in there.

Tomorrow

Exclusive Winners Spring/Summer 2010 Collection Preview!

Street Style – University of Toronto

Dejana — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:15:58 +0000

Audrey

Program: Economics

Favourite shopping places: I don’t like to shop in Toronto that much. I’ll walk down Yonge street or go to the Eaton Centre.

My style: Asian but with a Western style.

Favourite piece: My shoes, they’re Aerosoles.

Sarah

Program: Social Sciences

Favourite shopping places: Zara

My style: Eclectic. I like vintage a lot and I usually go through my mom’s closet and get 80s pieces.

Melissa

Favourite shopping places: Club Monaco

My style: I like classic and basic stuff, neutral colours. I actually like make-up more than clothes.

Favourite piece: My mom’s old scarf.

Quang

Program: Engineering

Favourite shopping places: Don’t really have a favourite store.

Favourite piece: My jacket, it’s from Zara.

Vanessa

Program: International Relations

Favourite shopping places: Mostly at Yorkdale and Aritzia.

Luisa

Program: Architecture

Favourite shopping places: Zara, Guess, Aldo

My style: If I find something nice, I just buy that.

Favourite piece: I got this jacket about two years ago. It was kind of expensive for what I usually get but I really love it.

Jacob

Program: Industrial Engineering

Favourite shopping places: Queen Street, Club Monaco

My style: A little bit of classy mixed with trendy. I always try to find a colour that works for me, and a good fit is important.

Favourite piece: These jeans that I got for my birthday. I think they’re just awesome, they fit perfectly well and and look good with everything.

Polina

Program: Specialist in music and major in anthropology

Favourite shopping places: Guess, Bebe

My style: I’m from Europe so I try to get most of my clothes from there.

Favourite piece: My jacket

There’s more!

click on image to see details

Tomorrow:

Review of a newly opened store on Queen West and 10% off discount coupon!

I Stole Jessica Alba’s Look

Dejana — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:30:59 +0000

sunglasses: Valentino, Holt Renfrew
scarf: H&M
t-shirt: Zara
sweater: Zara
purse: Dolce & Gabbana
belt: Michael Kors, Holt Renfrew
jeans: Rock & Republic, Aritzia
shoes: Converse

Tomorrow:

Street Style: University of Toronto!