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Amidst news that Fergie is launching a fragrance (interestingly titled Outspoken) and Jennifer Lopez is launching two new scents, Love and Glamour (incidentally J.Lo’s a winner in the fragrance empire, having already sold more than $1 Billion worth of perfume) comes the news that Avon has joined beauty forces with Hervé Léger,  best-known for their bandage dresses made hugely popular by the likes of Blake Lively and the sisters Kardashian.

Owned by BCBG, this first fragrance initiative for Hervé Léger will include two scents aptly titled, Hervé Léger Femme and Hervé Léger Homme which will be available via Avon catalogue order come the fall.

The beauty biz has always been a pocketbook friendly loophole to getting a taste of your most beloved high-end brands (If the Chanel 2..55 can’t be mine, then at least their interlocking C-emblazoned nail polish can) so if Hervé Léger’s bandage minis have always been on your radar yet out of your price range, this fragranced venture is your best bet!

Photo credit: Imaxtree/Hervé Léger

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If you’re in the market for a pair of super-flattering jeans (and who isn’t always on the prowl for that perfect pair?!), head to a BCBG store today. Why BCBG? Because while the label is best-known for its to-die-for-frocks, its denim collection is quite extensive, affordable and the fit is incredible (Seriously: I think I tried on every style and they were all perfect.) And why today? Because in honor of National Denim Day, profits from the sale of jeans will benefit the CURE Foundation, plus you’ll be entered in a draw to win a $1,000 shopping spree at a BCBGMAXAZRIA store. (If you win, I’m sort of obsessed with jeggings. Size medium. I’d be very grateful. Thank you.)

P.S. I picked up the Myles Denim Legging (of course) pictured, Rosalie went with the Parker Denim Cropped Pants… which style do you have your eye on?

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Nothing feels quite as good as a wardrobe-updating shopping spree. How about a shopping spree on someone else’s dime? How does a cool $1000 sound? What would you say if you won two $1000 shopping sprees? Now I’m talking, huh?

Then this Thursday I hope you’ll join me along with the rest of the LOULOU team for a shopping party at Shops at Don Mills  in Toronto (the cool outdoor mall has just passed it’s first birthday, so we thought we’d host a birthday party celebration at the mall!). There’ll be loads of activities starting at 5pm: The first 100 fashionistas to pop by Guest Services will receive a $10 gift card “shop card” to the mall. If you make a $50+ purchase you’ll get a little loot bag (be sure to hurry as it’s only for the first 200 shoppers). Feeling a bit knackered from all your shopping? Refuel in the LOULOU Lounge inside the Rogers store—and give us a peak at what you bought. While you rest your tired shopping footies on our white lounge ottomans, indulge your sweet tooth at our Candy and Cupcake bar. If you’re feeling a bit weary get a mini-mani indulgence and make-up touch-up from Donato Salon and Spa. And be sure to enter to win one of those $1000 shopping sprees I was talk about–draws will be happening all night long. So, as you can see,  if there is one-night to shop this week, I’d recommend this Thursday! Activities commence at 5pm until 9pm. I hope to see you out shopping! Click here to get all the deets.

Wanna know what exactly has made my shopping short list at Shops at Don Mills? Here are a few of my favourite things.

THE SOPHISTICATE. Clockwise from top left: Embossed croc tote from Coach ($789), pleated silk blouse from BCBG ($188) and a pot rouge from Bobbi Brown available at Murale.

THE SUMMER URBANITE. Clockwise from left: a white romper from Guess ($108), clogs from Town Shoes ($99)and a C.O. Bigalow Lemon Cream Body Wash from Bath & Body Works ($18).

THE COOL CHICSTER. Clockwise from left:  Leather jacket from Banana Republic, hand-cut gold plated cuff from Anthropologie ($218) and MICHAEL Michael Kors platform sandals from Michael Kors ($165).

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Last week, I received some perfumes and I am loving the new scents from Garage, Dynamite and BCBG. I think each scent is for a different kind of gal.

Read on the find out which new scent is for you. Read the rest of this entry »

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In addition to giving you an up-close look at the hottest shoppable looks for next spring, Fashion Week is a great opportunity to check out what the stylish industry insiders are actually wearing. Among this well-dressed fashion crowd, black is usually the colour-of-choice, but last night I spied a couple of gals who embraced a real joie de vivre and put their best foot forward in eighties influenced hot-hues and chucky statement necklaces. Click on the jump below to learn more about their refreshing sense of style. Read the rest of this entry »

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