Winnie Cooper is Married!

Danica McKellar, better known as the actress who played Winnie Cooper on The Wonder Years, tied the knot yesterday in La Jolla, CA. According to Celebrity Bride Guide, Danica wore a mermaid style gown which laced up in the back. Judging by their attire, it looks like Danica and her husband, composer Mike Verta, were going for a more traditional look for their nuptials. I'm not loving the tiara/veil/up-do combo. I think she would have looked 'softer' with her hair down. What do you think? To see more photos, click here.

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Andy The-Anh Fall '09

Hope you had a good weekend. I thought I'd wrap up my Toronto Fashion Week recaps with photos from Andy The-Anh's collection. Always a favorite at Fashion Week, Vietnamese-born The-Anh did not disappoint. He actually has me looking forward to next Fall (ok, maybe that's stretching it a bit). Andy The-Anh is known for combining luxurious fabrics in order to flatter the feminine form. I love his use of bold colours, and the creative draping in his dresses. Swoon! Hope you enjoyed my little recaps of Toronto Fashion Week!

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Gown Preservation

Interesting article on the man behind Toronto's Courtesy Gown Preservation, Gus Polyzois. Mr. Polyzois has been cleaning and preserving gowns for over 40 years!

Comrags Fall '09

Love, love the Comrags Fall '09 collection! From the colour palette (emerald, teal, rust, red, grey) to the fabulous fabrics (twill, knit, crush, wool, jersey) - I love it all (especially the shift dresses - I would buy one in every colour)! To see more of this amazing collection, click here.

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Alfred Sung Trunk Show

Sorry for the late notice on this one! Wedding gowns are just another cog in the Alfred Sung empire. The iconic Canadian designer has three bridal collections: Pure, Signature and Paradise. This dress is from the Signature collection. How awesome is the back?

via Alfred Sung Bridal

WHEN?
This Weekend!

WHERE?
Ritche Bridal

1662 Avenue Road
Toronto, Ontario
M5M 3Y1
www.ritchebridal.com
416.789.4378

To see the latest Alfred Sung collection, visit Alfred Sung Bridals.

Frugal Fridays: Deals & Steals

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Joe Fresh Style Collection '09

Joe Fresh Style is the brainchild of Joseph Mimran, the co-founder of Club Monaco (which is now owned by Ralph Lauren). Known for its affordability and down-to-earth casualness, the Joe Fresh collection is available across Canada in Real Canadian Superstores and Loblaws. (To my friends to the south of the border, Loblaws & Real Canadian Superstores are a chain of grocery stores but also house 'home and lifestyle' sections.) I usually find great staples at Joe's (e.g. t-shirts, hoodies, yoga gear) and once in awhile I find something funky (e.g ruffled blouses, stylish flats).

Last night, Mimran previewed Joe's Fall '09 collection as part of Toronto Fashion Week. In an interview with the Toronto Sun, Mimran said he wanted to offer 'an innocent Canadian ideal.' Perhaps its the cabin fever I'm current experiencing (FYI - today is the official last day of winter) but I'm not getting the the inspiration behind the latest Joe collection. Would you wear a puffy, down-filled skirt? Or a patterned knit cat suit? Maybe I'm viewing the collection too literally. What do you think? Hit or miss?

Images via Toronto Sun

Pink Tartan '09

The Pink Tartan line is known for its ultra feminine and polished pieces. Think flirty fun yet professional. Kimberly Newport-Mimran, Pink Tartan's head designer (and yes, wife of Mr. "Joe Fresh" Mimran) used the words "eighties" and "androgynous," in her interview with Sun Media, to describe the latest collection shown at Toronto Fashion Week. How does this translate to the runway? Picture monotone staples such as blazers, shift dresses, bubble skirts, skinny pants infused here and there with furs, houndstooth, leather, pink and raspberry. This edgier collection is a stark contrast to the vintage retro-glam feel of the Pink Tartan Spring collection. To see the Fall Collection, view the video below. What do you think?

Trunk Shows in Toronto

Monique Lhuillier
Known for her romantic and graceful Alencon lace (also known as 'Queen of Lace') gowns, Monique Lhuillier is a favourite among celebrity brides including Britney Spears, Christine Baumgartner (Kevin Costner's wife) and Ali Landry. Although the Filipino designer has moved away from lace this season, I still find myself drawn to the few lace dresses that are in her collection. Here's one of them. Swoon.

via Monique Lhuillier

WHEN?
Friday, March 20th & Saturday, March 21st

WHERE?
White Toronto (www.whitetoronto.com)
19 Hazelton Avenue, Toronto, ON. M5R 2E1
Tel: 416 849 9196 / info@whitetoronto.com
Call to make an appointment.

To see the latest Monique Lhuillier Bridal collection, visit www.moniquelhuillier.com

Christos
I'm in love with Abbey. She is sweet, one-shouldered and made with English net lace. Isn't she divine? You can get to know Abbey better at the Christos Trunk Show in Toronto.

via Christos

WHEN?
Friday, March 20, 2009 - 10:00am-8:00pm
Saturday, March 21, 2009 - 10:00am-6:00pm

WHERE?
Dina Alonzi Bridal

3020 Bloor Street West (At Royal York & Bloor)
Toronto, Ontario
(416) 236-0270
www.dinaalonzibridal.com
email: info@dinaalonzibridal.com

To see the latest Christos collection, visit www.christosbridal.com.

Another Toronto Wedding on SMP

Yet another Canadian wedding on Style Me Pretty! Margaret and Yancy had their wedding at the elegant and intimate Rosewater Supper Club. Visit Style Me Pretty here, here, here and here for more of this part-DIY, part-budget friendly and part- glamorous wedding.