This season, there will be a lot of sophisticated looks that bring together femininity and confidence. Much like our beloved chunky necklaces and statement jewellery, luxurious beads on clothing take that extra step of accessorizing down a notch. In fact, the fashionable embellishment constructs an outfit that allows you to be bold by simply slipping […]
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For a look that’s equally striking and sophisticated, stock up on tortoiseshell accessories. This classic pattern acts like a neutral, but it’s much more exciting than basic black. With a warm, brown and gold hued pattern that imitates the shell of the endangered hawksbill turtle, tortoiseshell adds a vintage ‘70s vibe to almost any accessory, […]
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As you welcome March with open arms, there are a few things you can do to prepare for the new season – including spring cleaning your closet. I know, I know, it can be a tedious task to go through the wool sweaters that piled up over winter, but look at this as an opportunity […]
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Last month, The Black Box Boutique in Yorkville had a fantastic trunk show featuring the latest from Toronto designer Emily Woudenberg. This season’s inspirations came from the art deco period – by far one of my favourite periods from the 20th century. Self-taught and with a background in graphic designer, Emily’s androgynous style has caught […]
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Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, and for most of us, there’s a last minute scramble to get something unique and meaningful for that special someone. When one typically thinks of “love jewellery”, diamonds and little blue boxes immediately come to mind. Sometimes the best gifts, and therefore the most sentimental, come from unconventional places. Etsy, […]
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Combining both her French and Canadian inspirations together, Montreal based designer, Jessica Hofman, has been very busy preparing for the Spring/Summer 2013 season. Known for her romantic Parisian style, Hofman has looked to her fascination with ballerinas as the main theme to her collections. The women of Paris have always seemed to show very little […]
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When you walk into the The Black Box Boutique you really do feel like you`re walking into a little jewellery box! Having opened just four months ago, bloggers and fashionistas from all over the city have been drooling over the hand selected brands by owner, Lilla Balint, such as ToyWatch, Vita Fede, Noir and also […]
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Every year I spend weeks searching for the perfect Christmas gift to give my best friend. It is my way of saying thanks for putting up with me and here’s to another year of adventure all in one swoop. I avoid generic gift cards and go for what I know she will really love. Jewelry, […]
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‘Tis the season for all that glitters and is gold. And who could possibly resist a sparkly something under the tree or in the stocking?! A selection of fashionable gems is in order for all levels of indulgence. Statement necklaces are always a win. Think big, chunky and glittery. This also includes necklace collars, which are […]
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Over the Spring 2013 Fashion Weeks, the Russian fashion elite, deemed by the New York Times as the ‘Russian Fashion Pack’, dominated street-style blogs due to their opulent ensembles and zany choices – think wild prints, brocade, fur, jewels, hair accessories and killer shoes. The look has already transpired well into fall, see our post […]
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