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Ruthie Shugarman’s Clothes Swap Party

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Former event planner Ruthie Shugarman shares what she knows about hosting clothing exchange parties.

EXPERT ADVICE | When Ruthie Shugarman switched careers a few years ago, she wanted a memorable way to mark her shift from event planning to real estate sales. “I was staring into my closet one night thinking about the fact that I really needed to de-clutter when the idea for throwing a clothing exchange party hit me.” Frock swapping could be a win-win situation, she reasoned. “I could use the evening to tell friends and business associates about my new move, and they could use it to trade in things they never wear for things they might wear a lot.” Read more

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Blue And Orange And Magenta, Oh My!

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For the Canadian material girl, a gift box from Tiffany, Hermès or Holt Renfrew will make her say aah(s).

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MONEY WELL SPENT | If you are hunting for a graduation gift for someone who loves to dress up (and sparkle), and you are prepared to spend some money but don’t want to go too, too crazy, consider picking up a little something from Tiffany & Co., Hermès or Holt Renfrew.

Each of these luxury goods retailers, who package their merchandise in gift boxes as recognizable as their names, sells small, and not exorbitantly expensive, jewellery items and accessories that are already ordained classics. These are pieces that get passed along to daughters and beyond, items destined to pop up in fashion magazines 50 years from now (online, of course, because paper mags will have vanished) on their hot vintage collectibles lists—things with the potential to hold or accrue value. Read more

The Power Pantsuit

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The turn on: Ladies take a meeting in this one, a perfectly tailored striped power pantsuit from Mexx.
What’s the deal: $99. Way down from $220.
Why we’re excited: Well first there’s the price; then there’s the versatility. Wear the two pieces together; push up the sleeves and wear the jacket with a pair or skinny jeans and a little tee; or wear the pants with a classic, plain blouse or sweater. That’s  three new outfits, minimum.
How long will the pleasure last: Sadly, just today. The pantsuit deal is part of a series of rolling, rouge sales presented throughout April by Mexx.
Where’s The F Spot: Mexx, all locations. Better hurry, Hillary.

— Submitted by Michelle O.

I’m Throwin’ On My Fauxboutins

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Where to find way less expensive look-alikes of the shoes worn by every woman in Stardom.

Louboutin patent leather pump

Original source: Louboutin's Simple 70 patent leather pump (shown here) feels like the inspiration for the Bay's elegant Christina pump.

SERIOUS SHOES FOR LESS Every year Christian Louboutin does new versions of his “Simple” high-heeled patent pump with signature red sole. For the past two years at least, it has been a lovely shoe: low cut (for a little toe cleavage) with a slightly rounded toe box (for a very comfortable fit) and a three-inch heel (an extremely wearable height). His latest version, the Simple 85, comes in a rich shade of lavender patent leather—you can see it at Holt Renfrew where it sells for $645 a pair.

I first flipped over the Simple a few seasons back when Louboutin introduced the Simple 70 in nude patent with a nude heel. Much as I loved those shoes, there was no way I was going to pay upwards of $700 for the privilege of owning a pair. Read more