UNIQLO Opens First Canadian Store!

I don't know about you, but I'm super excited about the first Uniqlo opening in Canada - FINALLY! : )

Uniqlo launches its first Canadian store at the CF Toronto Eaton Centre Friday, September 30. It will feature a range of core items for men, women, kids and babies. In addition to the brand's signature items such as Ultra Light Down, HEATTECH, Cashmere, Extra Fine Merino, Jeans and Oxford Shirts, the store will see the North American debut of the brand's most recent line of Uniqlo U.

Make sure to stop by during opening weekend, there will be special promotional prices on popular core items including the Ultra Light Down Parkas and Extra Fine Merino sweaters.

Lucky me - I got to attend the pre-opening party last night. I had a blast - I was pretty much like a kid in a candy store, lol. Check out some pics and more info below.

Are you excited? What do you like most about Uniqlo? For more info, check out their website here. Now, head down to the Eaton Centre and happy shopping!!

Welcome to Canada Uniqlo! Thank you for having me!

Checking in... Thanks for having me BICOM!

Opening ceremonial cracking of the sake barrel!

Sake - Cheers!

Time to study - Store layout.

LOVE this idea - "UNIQLO meets Toronto" this area will feature carefully curated items from four local shops that reflect the vibrant and diversified lifestyles of Torontonians.

The reason I look forward to cooler weather....

Uniqlo U

Canadian's own Tyler Shaw performing!

Selfie with Tyler!

Thank you Uniqlo Canada! I'll be back!

Target Style - Fall 2014 Preview

I attended the Target Fall 2014 Preview a few weeks back. Here's what in store for the upcoming season. In both apparel and home decor, Target is inviting guests to "Cosy up to Fall" with layers of cable knits, fur, wool and chunky textures. For Fall 2014, Target offers apparel and accessory collections for women, men and kids that combine a balance of comfort and modern style, creating timeless and stylish pieces that mix and match, all at unbeatable prices.

Target's warm and cosy home decor collection is full of assorted textures, patterns and details including gold and metallic accents, rustic woods and oversized accessories. Wheather it be a throw or the "perfect to curl up in" sweater, Target has just the thing to warm up this Fall.

There are lots to look forward to this Fall at your nearest Target. What are you guys most excited for to buy for the Fall season? Most of the Fall products will be rolling out starting in August! Check out some of the pics I took at the preview event!

Breakfast!

Love those fun, colourful chairs!

Lots of great Halloween stuff!

Beautiful!

Lots of great brands!

My fav - Beaver Canoe!!

Calvin Klein Fragrance Press Breakfast

 

If you're following me on twitter, you'd know how much I like to enter giveaways/contest. By the way, FYI, I will be doing a giveaway myself here on the blog, so check back soon!

So glad that I entered this one - it was through Dave Lackie, editor of BEAUTY the guide. (Follow him, he does a lot of giveaways.) I was one of the lucky winners and the prize was to attend an exclusive press preview (for only beauty editors & journalists) of Calvin Klein's latest women's fragrance Endless Euphoria. It was held at The Gardiner Museum in Toronto last week. Not only did it included a seated breakfast, the creator/perfumer Bruno Jovanovic was there too!

A beautiful set up

To be honest, I wasn't too farmilliar with the perfume business. However after attending this great event and getting to sit in on an interview wtih Bruno Jovanovic, my view towards perfume changed - for the good. I now appreciate scent more and will look more into cologne and will probably wear them more often.

Being welcomed with smoothies!

Endless Euphoria beautifully displayed

Bruno being asked about Endless Euphoria

Bruno Jovanovic is a big deal in the fragrance world. He has created or collaborated on the following: CK IN2U Him for Calvin Klein, Island Hawaii for Michael Kors, IDOLE d'Armani for Giorgio Armani, Lady Million for Paco Rabanne, just to name a few. He also created Fierce for Abercombie and Fitch! I love that scent and had no idea that Bruno created it too! Fierce was actually my very first cologne purchase ever. And now, I got to meet the creator - how cool?! He was such a nice guy!

We were seated right across from the perfumer Bruno!

Dave & Bruno

Sandy (other contest winner), Bruno & Me!

A little about Endless Euphoria. The fragrance is feminine, fruity and floral. It's refreshingly light and radiant. It opens with an intoxicating breeze of cherry blossoms, tipped with refreshing mandarin and bergamot. The heart blooms with beguiling floral notes of violet, pastel rose and syringa. At the base, bamboo, sandalwood, and bare musk exude a dream-like seduction. Sounds good, ladies? Go and give it a try - available now.

The 2 David's : )

I had an awesome time at the event. It was such a cool experience. Nice venue. Beautiful set up. Breakfast was yummy. All the guest/staff were great! Thank you again to Dave Lackie! Check out all my pics - just try not to drool over the food shots : )

Starters

Entree: French toast, too pretty to eat : )

Entree: Eggs benedict

Preview Event - 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target

A LIVE look book.

Breakfast!

I attended the preview event for the 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target collection the other day. It took place at the Corus Entertainment Inc. in Toronto.

 

I've be talking about this collection on my blog (past postings here), so needless to say, I was pretty excited to attend this event. It was a sneak peek of the collection. There were racks of both women's and men's apparel there for us to check out. A great display of the accessories. It was actually nice to get to hold, touch and feel the items. There were six models showing off different looks/outfits. The pieces will definitely ensure you to stay effortlessly stylish for whatever time! It's sophisticated looking yet functional. Plus the designer, Phillip Lim was there too!

My fav look!

Spotted designer, Phillip Lim! See him?

It's less than a month away! This limited collection will be available September 15th - exciting! Check out some of the pics I snapped and this very interesting behind the scenes ad campaign below.