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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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Starting today until next Thursday, February 18, Fashion Week is in full swing in NYC. The shows at Bryant Park will reveal the hot new trends for fall-winter 2010-2011.

Thanks to Michael Kors, I’ll get the chance to be front row at some of the shows for two full days. I don’t even care to blog about anything but Fashion Week right now. Needless to say, I AM VERY EXCITED! Read the rest of this entry »

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If you’re a Michael Kors fanatic, the you can’t afford to miss out on Estée Lauder’s limited edition spring collection. The Hollywood Collection is available at select counters across the country but only for a limited time. So if you loves you some MK, then get your beauty fix now!

My personal fave is the creamy Starlet Peach lipstick. Aside from the trendy shade, it’s soft and delicate. The entire collection is centered around one of spring’s biggest beauty trends: coral and peach. This season, take a step back from the black smoky eye and lighten up with the shade of the season.

The Michael Kors Hollywood Collection products range in price from $25 to $45 and are also available in bright berry shades (another hot trend for spring 2010). Plus, it’ll match perfectly with your Michael Kors shades, no?

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This weekend I saw the recently released movie, The Single Man (the directorial debut of former YSL and Gucci designer Tom Ford)—and I was thoroughly blown away…

It’s an exceptionally thoughtful movie and you can feel Tom Ford’s impeccable good taste from opening scene to finishing credit. The story is set in California in the early 1960s and follows the journey of an emotionally-restrained college professor (Colin Firth) after the death of his long time partner. If you, like me, are missing the eye-candy-style void left by Mad Men, then I would highly recommend grabbing a box of popcorn and sitting back to enjoy this seductively beautiful masterpiece. To get you started, I’ve created a little shopping ode inspired by Colin Firth’s neighbour’s glam boudoir (a desperately lonely divorcee played by Julianne Moore).

Top row, from left: La Senza boy shorts in nude, $7.50; Revlon Colourstay black eyeliner, $7 US; Anthropologie, Vintage desk-clock, $37.28.

Second row, from left: Anthropologie, Ikat bow, $15.35; Antik Batik, cotton shirt, $87.50; Michael Kors, cascading necklace, $700 US.

Third row, from left: Tory Burch, sunglasses, $150 US; L’Oreal Paris Elnett Satin hairspray $14.99; Emilio Pucci, halterneck bikini, $94.50.

Bottom row, from left: Crate and Barrel, Verve Martini Glass, $12.95; Armani Exchange, cream faux-fur lined cardigan, $125 US; Coach, op-art bangel, $98 US.

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Estée Lauder Michael Kors Very Hollywood Color Collection in Rodeo Pink

Michael Kors teamed up with the Estée Lauder team to create a fab limited-edition cosmetics collection for the spring 2010 season. Inside the classic beige casings are California-inspired colours: the pink hues featured in the Rodeo goodies were inspired by the pretty flowers that line Rodeo Drive. Ranging from $22 to $45, the gorgeous pieces go up for grabs in January. Mark your calendar!

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