Ahh here it is the mecca of Glam Retro Lingerie, in Soho no less.
I'd had a chance to visit the snack sized Boutique in Vegas at the Forum Shops (drooled over the crystallized riding crop) but getting to visit the mother-shop in Soho was the icing on…More »
Categories:
Men's Clothing,
Women's Clothing,
Art Galleries
Neighbourhood: Mayfair
In a city filled with proper galleries and museums, Dover Street Market offers up the best of a retail cum gallery experience for shopaholics like me.
The brainchild of fashion visionary Rei Kawakubo of Commes Des Garcons, this chic multiplex…More »
Categories:
Shoe Stores,
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhood: Yorkville
Cocaine,Meth, Crack... not my cup of tea as my drug of choice has always been expensive shoes dammit.
One place that could easily push me to O.D. is Specchio.
I've only had the pleasure to visit Specchio during sales season as the prices are within…More »
Stepping into this handsome boutique is like going to your effortlessly cool big sister's bohemian loft filled with sartorial treasures from all her stylish excusions abroad . This intimate shop houses a collection of well culled designers like…More »
I feel like Goldilocks as I stumble in to this stunningly opulent boutique, and everything believe me is "Just Right" in here.
I want to sit at the table and dine with the beautiful china and flatware, I want to jump into the over-zealously cushioned…More »
Categories:
Jewelry,
Accessories
Neighbourhood: Midtown West
It's no surprise why Henri Bendel was chosen as a location for the film Confessions of a Shopaholic as the building's four story gorgeous multi window paned facade and interior oozes Franco-architectural charm. Don't get me wrong Bergdorf's and…More »
Categories:
Accessories,
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhoods: Rosedale, Summer Hill
The friendly & cheerful staff greet me as I enter this spiffy boutique.
The decor is chicly austere with it's white interior punctuated by the colors and textures of NYLA's stylish offerings. It's two floors of contemporary brands like Smythe,…More »
Category:
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhood: Yorkville
Anthropologie is two floors of retail relaxation in a neighbourhood that sometimes makes shopping feel like you're buying real estate. The shabby chic aesthetic of Anthro is simply charming, it's very Miss Havisham meets "The Selby". Also if you…More »
Categories:
Jewellery,
Toy Stores,
Flowers & Gifts
Neighbourhoods: Koreatown, Palmerston, Seaton Village
Maybe it's genetic but as an Asian I can't shake my love of cute tchotzkis emblazoned with over-simplified animations of kitties, frogs,pandas and the like.
Well JYS&T could easily be swept under the rug as another Asian tchotzky shop but the…More »
Ex-Toggery is one of the original high end consignments shops to open up in Toronto. Yes the layout is very eighties, but instead of parachute pants and leg warmers, you can expect to come across some incredible finds.Brands like Missoni, Armani and…More »
Category:
Cosmetics & Beauty Supply
Neighbourhood: Scarborough
I love this place!!
Sally Beauty unleashes the inner suburban teenager in me as I scour the store for garish nail colours and scrutinize hair colour swatches wishfully hoping the colour will NOT turn my dark hair into that ever "covetable" orange hue…More »
Seduction is a Sex shop extrordinaire as it's gargantuan and almost takes on a department store vibe. The main floor is sub divided featuring lingerie/apparel, dildos and vibes of every stripe along with plenty of lubes and love potions. The…More »
Category:
Shoe Stores
Neighbourhoods: Discovery District, Yorkville, Downtown Core
Shoes...glorious shoes...aaaaah
Came here with my best shopping buddy Sarah H.(not a Yelper yet, but I'm workin on her) to drool at the shoe candy and bags that teasingly line the glass facaded storefront on the perfectly iconic corner of Bay and…More »
Category:
Department Stores
Neighbourhoods: Yorkville, Downtown Core
Dammit Holt's!
I come here to meet-up with a friend before dinner and you make me drop $60 on my selfish self on luxe soap & lotion within seconds of me being in your stratosphere! I'm not even done all my Xmas shopping yet!
I fully intended to do a…More »
Category:
Shoe Stores
Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Queen Street West, Downtown Core
It doesn't get any better than Dr Marten's when it comes to comfort shoes, for either work or play, but who would've thought they made high heels too!
As I was running errands in the neighbourhood today, I happend to jet by Dr Marten's and literally…More »
My dear friend and myself happen upon this charmingly quaint decor store while on a jaunt promenading the main street in Unionville, but then again everything about Unionville is quaint isn't it?
Niche is smallish but once inside the warmth and the…More »
Categories:
Men's Clothing,
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhood: Marylebone
As a visitor to London from Canada, I'd only heard about the "amazing" and cheap finds that could be found at Primark so I ventured there only to discover that it is the lowest of low-end chains on the High Street. I was expecting something close to…More »
24 Karat Dining (14)Sure the ambiance sometimes might be filled with too much botox, bravado, silicone and pretension per square foot, but sometimes Mama likes a $$$$$ meal baby! |
Mouthgasms :D (19)I don't always get them, but when I do they are deliciously memorable. Here are those special spots that have teased and tantalized my tastebuds to flavourful release. |
La Dolce Vita (17)Who doesn't like desserts and sweets? Here's where I like to go to get my high GI groove on. |
Fevrier Sans Food (29)Admittedly not Yelping about delectable chocolates, cakes and patisseries will prove difficult but here's hoping I can actually complete this February's foodless challenge...maxed out credit cards here I come!! |
November is my b*tch(kinda) a/k/a November 26 day Yelp Challenge (26)26 days and 26 nights of reviews, buckle up folks and enjoy the ride! |
London Calling (7)A Toronto girl's adventures in London Town |
Domo Arigato.... (5)Mr Roboto...Here's some Japanese (and pseudo Japanese) places that I've dined at |
Thrones when you're away from home (5)It's no secret that I am OBSESSED with well presented public restrooms. Heck I've even used my visits to them as inspiration for my own bathroom's gentrification (Ahem Le Germain I'm looking at you) Here are some grand examples of what a proper lieu experience should be all about. |
"My fridge is empty, but......my closet(s) are full!"
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Toronto, ON
Yelping SinceJune 2011
Things I LoveBreaking in a new pair of heels, Vintage Barbies, JazzFlute, Leather, PitBulls, Luxury Goods, Arrested Development, Tom Ford, Champagne, Rare Groove, Mint Chocolate, Leopard Print, Daft Punk, Yummy Vegan Eats, R'n'R, Helmut Newton, buttermilk biscuits, Serge Gainsbourg, Shopoholism, NBA Playoffs
Find Me InStilettos ALWAYS
My HometownLONDON, UK....I wish
My Blog Or Websitenope
When I'm Not Yelping...I'm sleeping in.........
Why You Should Read My Reviewsbecause 1) I don't bullshit and 2) I've been known to abuse commas
My Second Favourite Website The Last Great Book I ReadThe Andy Warhol Diaries
My First Concertthe real INXS with Micheal Hutchence
My Favourite MovieSnatch, c'mon Brad Pitt chanelling a Newfie accent is awesome!
My Last Meal On EarthScallops with Mash from J.Sheekey London with Champagne Jelly for dessert!
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I'm a Low Tech girl, living in a Hi-Tech world...
Current CrushNBA Playoffs, Tom Hardy and...Stephen T. Colbert!