Come On Girls! Do You Believe in Fashion?: Material Girls comes to The Bay!

Madonna a.k.a. the Queen of Pop has always been a fashion trendsetter from her cone-shaped bras to her ho down chic look of the early 2000's. Making her fashion design debut with her capsule collection for H&M a few years ago, Madge is back onto the design scene with her recently launched clothing line, Material Girl.

After being exclusively sold at Macy's in the States, the line has finally landed on Canadian soil and is now being exclusively sold at The Bay. If you are a daring fashionista who sets the trends, then make sure to scoop up the Spring 2011 collection to add to your spring wardrobe.

Do you like celebrity designed fashion collections? What are some of your favourite celebrity designed looks? Let me know in the comments, Facebook and Twitter!

Enjoy!

Amanda
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Photo of the Day: Renee, Renee, Renee

I get so excited every time a new magazine covers comes out and this one does not disappoint! Check out the latest cover of Harper's Bazaar UK for a photo of Southern Belle, Renee Zellweger evoke the look of intensity that is reminiscent of the famous black and white shots of Madonna from the early '90s.

Enjoy!

Amanda
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Where Fashion and Art Collide: The Photography Exhibits

If you are looking for the perfect fall afternoon excursion, why not visit the Royal Ontario Museum or the Art Gallery of Ontario? Each are currently hosting exhibits honouring fashion photography from now until January 3,

2010.

The ROM is showing Vanity Fair Portraits: Photographs 1913-2008 presented by the Bay, in celebration of Vanity Fair's modern version 25th anniversary and its older version 95th anniversary. The exhibition is a collection of 150 iconic photographs from Vanity Fair including portraits of old Hollywood celebrities such as Cary Grant, Louis Armstrong and mommy dearest herself, Joan Crawford. For more modern photographs, check out Prince William, Liza Minelli and Madonna from her Evita phase. This exhibition is definitely a must-see for art goers and fashionista's alike.

Next stop is the AGO, which features the work of the photographer who revolutionized fashion photography in the 1920's and '30's, Edward Steichen former chief photographer of Vanity Fair and Vogue. The Edward Steichen: In High Fashion, the Conde Nast Years, 1923-1937 exhibit features over 200 photographs of Steichen's work including a 1932 cover of Vogue and a photograph of several models wearing Chanel circa 1928. If you would like an early look of fashion photography from one of fashion legends, this exhibit is the place for you!

Go on and get out! Celebrate fashion's greatest pieces of photography! Whether it be for inspiration, an history lesson or pure imagination make sure to see these iconic exhibits, for cold weather is never an excuse to not see what the fashion world has to offer, especially with all the fabulous fall clothes to choose from.

Enjoy!

Amanda

Canadian Fashion is hitting the American Airwaves

Canadian twin design duo, DSquared seem to be very busy as of late. First, they were honoured by Canada's Walk of Fame earlier this month, they made an appearance at Ryerson University, launched a highly anticipated eyewear collection and are now hitting the small screen!

"Launch My Line" is the latest reality show based on fashion to hit popular American channel, BravoTV. The show will follow 10 accomplished fashion designers paired with a public figure who has a desire to enter the world of fashion design. The teams will face various challenges and the celebrity who is able to successfully climb the fashion ladder will get the chance to debut their very own fashion line! Not too shabby. DSquared will serve as hosts for the fashion meets pop culture competition. Good job boys!

Canadian favourite, the celebrity-inspired television series "Look-A-Like" is now airing on Wednesdays at 8pm on the American TV Guide Network channel. Titled, I'm a Celebrity Look-A-Like for its American viewers, the show will have the same favourites such as, Paul Venoit on make-up, Jeff Altenburg on hair and Alissia Marciano on fashion styling. 

It is nice to see that Canada's cherished fashionista's are receiving well-deserved recognition south of the border. If you happen to be in the States, don't forget to check out your fashionable Canucks on the telly!

Amanda

Trinity Bellwoods Park + Saturday Afternoon = A Vintage Sale!

For those of you that are in the mood for a little Saturday shopping be sure to stop by Trinity Bellwoods Park on Saturday, June 13th, 2009. Between 9am and 5pm you will be able to find a great selection of 1980's vintage clothing.

The clothing will be sold by talented musical theatre actress, Cara Leslie who is also the owner of MADAM, a vintage clothing store. The sale will include 1980's eel skin boots, jewellery, blazers and gowns.

So if you are a lover of all things vintage and a wardrobe reminiscent of Madonna, Debbie Harry and Dynasty circa 1984, be sure to stop by!

Amanda