Gun Tattoos

Gun tattoos are commonly seen as a symbol of toughness and strength which gives a person a sense of security and protection.

Gun tattoos are often seen on men but many women also enjoy this rugged artwork design.
Checkout these cool pictures of some great gun tattoos and perhaps they will assist you in you're search for the perfect design.

Rose Tattoos

Rose tattoos are often thought of as passionate and rather emotional symbols of love, which is perhaps the reason why rose tattoos are so popular and commonly seen on the body's of women.

The red rose is without a doubt the most commonly seen color, but blue and white have seen a steady increase in recent years.

Checkout these pretty rose tattoo pictures.

LOU LOU Magazine turns the big 5!

NYC may have Fashion's Night Out, but Toronto has a fashion block party. To celebrate it's 5th anniversary, Canada's Shopping Expert, LOU LOU Magazine has a whole a list of fun, fashionable events. 

Kicking off in Toronto on September 23rd, 2009 there will be an exciting shopping block party taking place on Bloor Street's Banana Republic, Guess?, Town Shoes, Winners, BCBG Maxaria, Gap and Puma stores. Not to be outdone, Canada's favourite recessionista-friendly store, Joe Fresh will have a pop-up boutique in Yorkville's, Sassafraz.

Each of these participating stores will be offering some sort of discount whether it be a 25% off coupon at Banana Republic or a $10 Joe Fresh gift card after spending $50 at the pop-up shop! (Woo-hoo!)

That's not all to the fashionable soiree. Each store will also have a little something extra to add to your shopping adventure, whether it be LOU LOU's editor-in-chief's Claude Frambroise's take on fall trends or an acoustic performance by musician Kate Voegele.

If you won't be in Toronto to enjoy shopping affair (no need to fret!) the block party will be travelling to Montreal the very next day!

For more on this tres chic shopping block party, click here. 

Amanda

Sale! Sale! Sale!: H&M

If you are around a H&M store between today and September 13th make sure to grab a coupon from one of the stylish sales associates.

Why? You ask. Well, if you use that coupon you will be able to purchase any two items and receive 20% off the highest priced item. Isn't that great? A nice added perk to your fall shopping.

I highly suggest you take advantage of this, as there are tons of really great things there right now. I recommend a grey animal print beret (tres cute and oh so, Parisienne), cobalt blue faux suede boots (because why not plus they are under $60) and embellished blouses galore!

Get there soon and happy shopping! 

Amanda

Aritizia has launched photos of their F/W '09 Fashion Show

If you haven't already seen it, take a look at Aritzia's Fall/Winter 2009 fashion show. 

Exciting!

Amanda

Portobello East, Toronto's Fashion + Art Market has a new home

If you were able to make your way down to the Distillery District to enjoy Portobello East's great finds by Sui Generis, Desperately Different Inc. and Dream Girls Art, be sure to still check it out at its new location at no other than 639 Queen Street West.

Now located on the 3rd floor of the Burroughes Building between Spadina and Bathurst, Portobello East will now be conveniently next to your favourite fabric and designer stores along the hip, design street.

Admission for the market will now be free and it will still occur on Sundays from 12-6pm. The perfect time to do a little shopping after a scrumptious breakfast. 

The next market will take place on Sunday, September 27th, 20o9. For more information, check out www.portobelloeast.com. 

Amanda

America's Next Top Model is Back with a Bang!

The popular modeling reality show is back and debuts this Wednesday, September 9th, 2009 at 8pm on CTV.

Tyra Banks promises that this season will be memorable with a number of notable changes. Number one, there will no longer be an experienced supermodel who is consistently part of the judging panel. Each week there will be guest judges including, Lauren Conrad former star of MTV's The Hills, Keeping Up with The Kardashian's star, Kim Kardashian and model Chanel Iman. Number two, the theme of the upcoming season will be, How Short Can You Go and will feature models who are 5ft 7in and under. 

If you would like to read my opinions on the new season of America's Next Top Model, click here.  And don't forget to check out the new season, as it is sure to be entertaining as always!

Amanda