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Roxymandy December 2, 2013

Where to Shop – Holiday Gifts from Henry’s

People have been asking me for weeks what is on my Christmas list this year. My usual answer is anything pink and sparkly, but sometimes my friends and family need something more specific. I cant imagine why – I feel like pink and sparkly encompasses everything that is important, but maybe that’s just me!

Lately I’ve been more interested in photography because of the work I am doing on my blog. I’ve been looking a lot at cameras and accessories, and I’ve found a lot of neat gift ideas at Henry’s!

Something I desperately need is the Sony QX10 camera. I am always using my iPhone to take photos, and sometimes I take the perfect photo but when I go to print it the quality isn’t good enough. The QX10 mounts to your iPhone or Android, and has a 10x optical zoom. It also allows instant edits and sharing with apps, which is perfect if you want to quickly post something via social media. When I’m packing my clutch for a night out I find that I can only fit three items if I’m lucky. The first two items are always my lip gloss and cell phone (I think this is every girl’s mandatory items), and at that point fitting a regular sized camera is not an option! The QX10 would be perfect to pop into your purse.

$249.99

I received the Cannon SELPHY CP900 ($109.99) as a gift and I’m totally obsessed with it. It’s a mini photo printer that you can set up wirelessly with your phone or tablet. I rarely printed photos from my iPhone or iPad until I had this. The printing quality is amazing, and it’s so convenient to work from the app on my phone so you can have a photo in your hands in seconds.

Another fun gift is the Fujifilm Instax Mini 7s ($89.99). It’s a modern Polaroid camera that not only looks adorable, but prints out business card sized images instantly to share with friends.

This iPhone 5 case is a gift for the person who wants something unique and original. The case is made from real cherry wood, and is engraved to the likeness of the Leica M9 camera. It seems like a fun gift for the guy in your life who is hard to shop for.

$29.99

My final gift idea from Henry’s is the Joby GorillaPod Magnetic Tripod. It has powerful magnetic feet that sticks to get a great shot. It’s super light and has a locking mechanism so it will stay put in whatever wacky position you need it in. Every Christmas our family try’s to do a group shot, and because everyone needs to be in the photo we have to find some wacky spot to place the camera. Usually boxes, magazines and other random items are used to balance the camera, so I feel like this is a much smarter option!

$24.99

www. henrys.com

https://www.facebook.com/henrysphotovideodigital

http://instagram.com/henryscameras

Photo’s courtesy of Henry’s

Roxymandy November 27, 2013

Where to Shop – L’Wren Scott for Banana Republic

Earlier this year Banana Republic announced a collaboration with designer L’Wren Scott. The capsule collection will launch in stores and online on December 5th. The 50 piece collection ranges from $40 to the $200 mark, and it’s full of party dresses and jewel-toned pants.

L’Wren has dressed Madonna and is dating a Rolling Stone, and that seems to be reflected in the sequins, jewels and big lips printed all over the collection!

“It’s chic luxury for the holidays that’s glamorous and fun,” L’Wren said about the collection.

I’m pretty excited this collection can be shopped online so I won’t have any line ups to worry about. Here are a few of my favourites below!

Photo’s Courtesy of FashionMagazine.com

Roxymandy November 26, 2013

Where to Shop – Penney and Company

Michael Penney is a designer, blogger and owner of Penney and Company – a decor store that is styled so beautifully that you almost want to buy a whole section of the store instead of one piece!

Michael does in home consultations, and is often featured in Style at Home Magazine, Chatelaine Magazine, and the Marilyn Denis Show. His store has everything from holiday decor and furniture, to soaps and lotions for great hostess gifts or Christmas presents.

His store is located in downtown Whitby, and if you are looking for a special gift for someone it’s the perfect spot to find something unique.

I’m currently going through a home renovation of my own, and right away I thought of this store to find one of Michael’s refinished tables for my home. Michael takes unique pieces of furnature and refinishes them into something hip and new.

Here are some of my favourite items in the store right now!

Authentic Tartan Throw – $66

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303 Mary Street East, Whitby, Ontario

(905) 493 7300

http://www.michaelpenneystyle.com/

Roxymandy November 19, 2013

What to Do – Meet John Varvatos, Olsen, Pink Tartan Sample Sale, Lowe’s Toronto Christmas Market

On Wednesday November 20th you can meet John Varvatos at his first public appearance in Canada at the new John Varvatos Toronto boutique. He will be signing his book Rock In Fashion for fans from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Yorkdale.

Olsen at the Shops at Don Mills will be having an in-store fashion presentation for their new arrivals at 1:00pm on Thursday November 21st. There will be refreshments and a free gift with purchase. To RSVP contact Oksana at 416-384-0876.

Pink Tartan is having a sample sale! Wednesday November 20th from 10am to 8pm you can shop the designer’s items at 170 Bedford Road, Floor 3 in Toronto.

The Lowes Toronto Christmas Market begins on November 29th and ends on Sunday December 15th in the Distillery District in Toronto. It’s open Monday to Friday from noon to 9pm, and then Saturday and Sunday from 10am until 9pm.

This street market includes seasonal décor, a huge Christmas tree, a main stage with musical performances (along with other musical performances around the market), beer gardens, and vendors throughout the market selling holiday gifts.

This year there is a Mill Street World Caroling Challenge at 5pm on December 15th, Pet Photos with Santa on Monday’s at 2pm and 7pm, and every Wednesday at 7pm there is a special musical concert performance on the main stage. The restaurants in the area are jam-packed this time of year so make sure to book your reservations early! It’s a great event for adults who want a fun night out at the beer gardens roasting marshmallows by campfire on restaurant patios, and during the day there are plenty of children running around the market. Parking is a bit of a nightmare, so make sure to arrive early or be prepared to walk!

www.yorkdale.com

www.olsenfashion.com

www.torontochristmasmarket.com

Roxymandy November 14, 2013

Where to Shop – H&M’s Isabel Marant Collection Hits Stores Today!

This morning at 8:00am the Isabel Marant Collection hits stores in Canada. Today will be the first day that a designer collaboration will be sold on H&M’s website, but unfortunately that is not available to Canadians.

I was lucky enough to be invited to a media pre-sale last night, and it was a great chance to see all of the pieces from the collection! We were a little spoiled with pink champagne, macaroons, and other drinks and desserts as we shopped the collection.

The photos do not do this line justice – the detail of each piece is amazing. The two items I ended up purchasing did not look like much when I saw photos of them, but once I saw them in person I realized they were gorgeous and I was willing to fight anyone there to have them! The fit was pretty amazing as well – the items I chose were such great quality that they seemed to be made for me.

The line does not have the regular 30 day return policy like H&M usually has, but instead there is a 7 day return policy so if you weren’t able to line up this morning, you can check stores in the next few days to see if anything has been returned. There is always eBay as well, but I’ve checked out the site and the prices are getting pretty outrageous.

Here are some pictures of the party, and the Isabel Marant line below!