(English) Montrealers say Hello! to ARITZIA

Three months ago, Vancouver-based clothing company Aritzia announced that it was bringing its women’s-only fashions to Quebec and opening three unique stores in Montreal. Today is the big day, with new locations welcoming shoppers at the Eaton Centre, Carrefour Laval and Fairview Pointe Claire. Yesterday, I got a sneak shopping peek at the downtown Aritzia ...

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(English) Massimo Dutti makes its Canadian debut

From the same family as Zara, the more grown-up Spanish heritage brand, Massimo Dutti, is now available to Canadians via their hassle-free e-commerce site, which launched last Thursday. I had not even heard of the brand before they sent me an e-vite to pre-shop the collection last week. Armed with a secret code and motivated ...

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Moments Fiesta

Last Friday, I test drove the 2014 Ford Fiesta with my friend and fellow fashionista, Lolitta. We were checking out the latest model as part of a new blogger program that we’re both participating in. Over the next few months, you can read about my own #FiestaMoments as I fit the Fiesta into my everyday life. There definitely will be some shopping, girly outings and maybe even a road trip!

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(English) On losing a pet

A recent radio program stated that psychologists believe it is detrimental to humans to treat our pets as we would our children. A little voice inside my head said “perhaps,” but when you can’t have children and you substitute that need with a pet, you accept that the loss of said pet will likely hit ...

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(English) Square DIX30

I used to think that I was allergic to the South Shore, but for two months now I’ve been heading to the Square at Quartier Dix30 (the mega shopping neighbourhood with every big-box store imaginable) every other week, partly for work, but also to shop, eat and unwind. At first glance, the Square seems to ...

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(English) A VIP day at the Square

When asked if I would like to spend a day at the new chic Square at Quartier DIX30, I didn’t hesitate to accept. Especially since the invite included a personal driver and a helicopter tour from the Square to Montreal and back! Check out the VIP day I spent and the places that I discovered ...

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(English) JAWS on a Beach Near You

Who doesn’t like a classic thriller? And who would turn up their nose at a free movie on a beach (with FREE popcorn!)? This Thursday, July 11, at Parc Jean-Drapeau Beach, I’ll be one of the ’70s children heading to Île Ste-Hélène for my dose of retro cinema at sundown. Lucky for me, I’m a ...

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