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It may be more expensive than therapy, but at least I can always count on having a fantastic wardrobe to show for it!

 1. Agent Provocateur

6 Broadwick Street
London W1F 8HL
UK
+44 20 7439 0229

Category: Lingerie

Neighbourhood: Soho

5.0 star rating
  6/5/2011

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 »

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 2. Dover Street Market

17 18 Dover Street
London W1S 4LT
UK
+44 20 7518 0680

Categories: Men's Clothing, Women's Clothing, Art Galleries

Neighbourhood: Mayfair

5.0 star rating
  6/27/2011

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 »

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 3. Specchio Shoes

1240 Bay St
Toronto, ON M5R 2A7
(416) 961-7989

Categories: Shoe Stores, Women's Clothing

Neighbourhood: Yorkville

4.0 star rating
  7/17/2011

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 »

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 4. The Narwhal - Boutique

8 Price St
Toronto, ON M4W 2L7
(647) 351-5011

Category: Women's Clothing

Neighbourhood: Rosedale

4.0 star rating
  7/3/2011 First to Review

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 »

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 5. Putti

1104 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON M4W 2L6
(416) 972-7652

Category: Antiques

Neighbourhood: Summer Hill

4.0 star rating
  7/11/2011

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 »

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 6. Henri Bendel

712 5th Ave
New York, NY 10019
USA
(800) 423-6335

Categories: Jewelry, Accessories

Neighbourhood: Midtown West

4.0 star rating
  11/9/2011

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 »

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 7. Shop Nyla

1011 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON M4W 2K9
(416) 924-3562

Categories: Accessories, Women's Clothing

Neighbourhoods: Rosedale, Summer Hill

4.0 star rating
  8/13/2011 First to Review

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 »

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 8. Anthropologie

80 Yorkville Avenue
Toronto, ON M5R 2C2
(416) 964-9700

Category: Women's Clothing

Neighbourhood: Yorkville

4.0 star rating
  9/12/2011

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 »

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 9. Just You Sarah & Tom

624 bloor street west
Toronto, ON M6G 1K7
(416) 535-4619

Categories: Jewellery, Toy Stores, Flowers & Gifts

Neighbourhoods: Koreatown, Palmerston, Seaton Village

4.0 star rating
  6/25/2011 First to Review

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 »

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 10. Ex-Toggery Stores

1640 Avenue Road
North York, ON M5M 3X9
(416) 781-0734

Category: Shopping

4.0 star rating
  8/23/2011 First to Review

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 »

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 11. Sally Beauty Supply

1900 Ave Eglinton E
Scarborough, ON M1L 2L9
(416) 757-0344

Category: Cosmetics & Beauty Supply

Neighbourhood: Scarborough

4.0 star rating
  8/6/2011 First to Review

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 »

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 12. Seduction Love Boutique

577 Yonge St
Toronto, ON M4Y 1Z2
(416) 966-6969

Categories: Lingerie, Adult

Neighbourhoods: Church-Wellesley Village, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  11/21/2011

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 »

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 13. Davids Footwear

66 Bloor Street W
Toronto, ON M5S 1L9
(416) 920-1000

Category: Shoe Stores

Neighbourhoods: Discovery District, Yorkville, Downtown Core

3.0 star rating
  11/26/2011

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 »

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 14. Holt Renfrew

50 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M4W 3L8
(416) 922-2333

Category: Department Stores

Neighbourhoods: Yorkville, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  12/20/2011

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 »

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 15. Dr. Martens

391 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M5V
(416) 585-9595

Category: Shoe Stores

Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Queen Street West, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  11/15/2011

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 »

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 16. Niche Decor

147 Main St
Unionville, ON L3R 2G8
(905) 479-8385
4.0 star rating
  11/7/2011 First to Review

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 »

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 17. Primark

499-517 Oxford Street
London W1K 7DA
UK
+44 20 7495 0420

Categories: Men's Clothing, Women's Clothing

Neighbourhood: Marylebone

1.0 star rating
  6/22/2011

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 »

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Recently updated lists from Sara K. P.

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!"

Review votes:
526 Useful, 592 Funny, and 561 Cool

Location

Toronto, ON

Yelping Since

June 2011

Things I Love

Breaking 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 In

Stilettos ALWAYS

My Hometown

LONDON, UK....I wish

My Blog Or Website

nope

When I'm Not Yelping...

I'm sleeping in.........

Why You Should Read My Reviews

because 1)  I don't bullshit and  2)  I've been known to abuse commas

My Second Favourite Website

http://www.net-a-porte...

The Last Great Book I Read

The Andy Warhol Diaries

My First Concert

the real INXS with Micheal Hutchence

My Favourite Movie

Snatch, c'mon Brad Pitt chanelling a Newfie accent is awesome!

My Last Meal On Earth

Scallops 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 Crush

NBA Playoffs, Tom Hardy and...Stephen T. Colbert!