I had a chance to swing by the KNOWSHOW yesterday, Canada’s premiere lifestyle trade show. Lifestyle brands converge at the Vancouver Convention Centre for three days to give line previews and have face-to-face meetings with retailers. This is where the retailers pick what goes into stores, and ultimately, into your hands. I had just under...
Roxy Seaside Hat approx $21 CAD Sale On a recent trip to Vegas, I was totally inspired by the glitzy and brightly coloured beach club style that was hotter than the dessert sun. This summer, forget the board shorts and rubber flip flops and channel your inner Vegas beach club babe into your Vancity poolside...
There’s something about a floral dress that just spells Spring. Fresh and cheerful, a new floral dress is always on my Spring/Summer list of must haves. Floral prints need not be matronly when floral prints are kept small and dresses have a perfectly modern silhouette. These are some of the pretty botanical printed dresses that...
Previously known for its casual surf and snowboard vibe, Quiksilver’s new women’s line builds upon the brand’s legacy of creativity, confidence and progression. I’m loving the sophisticated and edgy looks from this season’s collection. It’s the perfect juxtaposition of pretty and tough. I got the low down on the Holiday 2009 line from National Accounts...
Sabie Stormwatch Dress $88 CAD Meet Roxy’s new older sister: Quiksilver Womens. The collection is equal parts rebellious and refined. The Summer ’09 collection is entitled, “Out of Africa” (which is one of my all time favourite books), and the clothes immediately sweep you up into story of a young girl seeking adventure and romance....