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Shop Shop TSOQ @thestoreonqueen
About a month ago – I noticed these amazing quirky stylish photos from the dynamic duo behind TSOQ on my Facebook feed.
I got really excited about this and totally love their vibe! The are risque, cute, sexy and fun – everything that Toronto represents to me. When I go back to Toronto this fall, I will definitely pay them a visit. I have an eye for spotting talent – Like Nicki Minaj’s mixtape back in 08 and I know TSOQ is going be successful! It will become the go-to destination for sassy girls in Toronto who didn’t forget how to have fun! If I had a store, it might look a bit like this one!
PS: They have a casting call today at 6pm
Casting Call: Tuesday, Sept. 11th @ 6pm
We are looking for fashionistas that push all boundaries to set trends. Someone who is fun, out-going and charismatic. Hard working individuals with goal oriented minds. Retail and sales experience preferred. Part time positions only.
“A friendship founded on business is a good deal better than a business founded on friendship.” – John D. Rockefeller
That is just exactly what happened.On a magical leap year day in 2012, Fashion Buyer, Valentina, and Fashion Designer, Angela, came together with a brilliant idea of starting their very own fashion boutique, The Store on Queen (also known as TSOQ).
Fashion Designer Angela Phung
On February 29th, Angela woke up with an empowering feeling and tweeted “…feeling magical today!” The girls met up for lunch at the General County to catch up on each other’s lives. During lunch, the girls had both talked about not feeling at home in Toronto, because there is nothing in the city exciting enough to ground them. Both being in the fashion industry, they talked about how fun it would be to do something together.
Before the two met, Valentina had owned a store and sold it when she moved to Toronto a year ago. She had spent the last year actively searching for the storefront on Queen Street to call her own, but have not been successful. The space was either is too large or the rent was too high.
Fashion Buyer/Stylist Sunday Valentine
Angela had recently moved to Toronto in October of 2011 to take a year off after dedicating several years launching her restaurant businesses in cities West of Ontario. She planned to travel the world and get to know the city until Fall of 2012 before looking to launch another business here.
After a perfect date day filled with tea, cupcakes and macaroons, they drove down Queen Street to head home. As Angela drove, Valentina saw a 3 x 5-inch hand-written sign on a store window that read: “For Rent”. She abruptly said, “stop the car!” They immediately made a U-turn and pulled over in front of the store, both of them had thought that it was most likely advertising for the residential rental space above the store. Valentina called the number and it turned out to be for the commercial space and it was the perfect square-footage and price. Without thinking twice, the girls looked at each other and said, “Let’s do it”.TSOQ – The Store On Queen
719 Queen Street West
Toronto, On
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
SUN 12-5 MON-WED 12-6, THURS 12-7, FRI 11-7,SAT 11-6
(647) 748 TSOQhttps://www.facebook.com/TheStoreOnQueen
Sending love your way and good luck with your store girls!
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Surprisingly Chic: Bringing Clogs Back for Fall 2012
If the word “clogs” has you imagining yourself clomping down the street in clunky Dutch wooden shoes, think again. Despite their bad rap, clogs can make a serious style statement. Pair them with a killer outfit and great accessories and your wooden heels will be the envy of every other girl you meet.
Clog Factory (Photo credit: Dave Haygarth) Clogs: In or Out for Fall 2012?
Karl Lagerfeld took the fashion world by surprise when he featured clogs in Chanel’s Spring/Summer 2010 collection. That year, the clog trend was all about pairing sophisticated clogs with frilly, feminine attire. Two years later, clogs are still on-trend for fall 2012, with Vena Cava designers Lisa Mayock and Sophia Buhai favoring this style. Instead of 2010’s ultra-feminine take on clogs, fashion-savvy women are putting a new, bolder twist on this surprisingly versatile footwear.
What to Look for in a Pair of Clogs
The Spring 2012 runways were full of 1970s-inspired looks, and the fall clog trend is an extension of this design aesthetic. Wood-bottomed shoes transition nicely from a playful, easy summertime look to a sexy style for fall. When choosing clogs, look for a pair with a tall heel to elongate your legs and modernize the look. Feel free to experiment with color; although rich black leather looks great with everything, honey gold clogs with light wood are unexpected and very on-trend. Other hot colors for fall include dark chocolate brown, titanium and deep ultramarine green.
If you prefer a flat shoe, choose carefully to prevent your outfit from looking stale and dated. Flat-heeled clogs in a bold color or clog-inspired sandals can make a strong style statement while keeping your feet comfortable. For example, there’s a wide variety of Dansko Shoes that come in several hues to complement your look.
Clogs with a wedge heel are another great way to stay trendy for fall. These clogs are easy to walk in and look great with a variety of outfits. Remember to pair flat or wedge clogs with modern, tailored attire to keep from looking like you stepped out of a 70s time capsule.
How to Wear this Trend
As you transition into your fall wardrobe, you don’t have to leave cute summer dresses behind. Pairing clogs with your favorite warm-weather frock is a fresh and unexpected choice. Just add stockings and a fitted blazer to stay seasonally appropriate. Alternatively, consider pairing your clogs with slim-cut pants or cuffed skinny jeans and your favorite top.
After several years of skinny pants on the runway, designers are jumping back on the flared pant bandwagon. Although bellbottoms may be on-trend this fall, avoid pairing them with your new pair of clogs. Even if you’re going for a fun retro look, this combination looks sloppy and dated.
Clogs are a fun addition to any wardrobe for fall. Because these shoes can be a bold fashion statement on their own, try to keep the rest of your look relatively sleek and polished to avoid looking overdone. When choosing an outfit to complement your newest pair, add a pop of color or your favorite accessories to make the look your own.
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Free Your Self
Found this on Tumblr and found it so inspiring.
A muslim woman protesting the burka. in some countries, muslim women are raped and beaten for showing even their noses and mouths. in some places, they get their hands chopped off for showing their wrists, or looking at a man.
Be beautiful however and whoever you are.
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Win Accessories for the iPhone 5 with @iSkin
“Apple practically announced the iPhone 5 with its Sept. 12th press invitation,” says Andrew Ackloo, CEO of iSkin. “It’s going to be the most feature-packed iPhone launch in Apple’s history, and we know everyone will want one. That’s why we are preparing to release our line of accessories, which will be unveiled shortly after the iPhone 5 is launched.”
Stay tuned as the world is getting set to release iSkin trend-setting accessories for the iPhone 5.
Enter for a chance to win an iPhone 5 when it becomes available and we’ll also give you $5 off our iPhone 5 product releases.
Go to iSkin.com for details
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Kissy Face Contest with @burtsbees
The cult classic Burt’s Bees® Beeswax Lip Balm has been tingling and soothing lips with a minty sensation for over 20 years – naturally! Its all-natural formula contains peppermint oil that lifts spirits and gets you ready to pucker up. So this September, Burt’s Bees invites you to purse those lips and upload your “Best Kiss Face” to the Raise Your Burt’s contest for a chance to become the next Natural Champion of the Beeswax Lip Balm!
The Raise Your Burt’s contest (now live!) will name the #1 Beeswax Lip Balm fan—the Natural Champion–the person who cares about living a natural life just as much as Burt’s Bees does. Lip balm lovers can choose between 8 different categories for submission, and most creative entries will be selected for the following prizes*:
40 semifinalists will win 100 personalized lip balms
The two most passionate of these contestants will be featured in the 2013 Burt’s Bees Lip Balm Campaign
But only the #1 Beeswax Lip Balm fan will become the Natural Champion, winning a weekend extravaganza of pampering, products and a private concert at an eco-friendly, 5-star hotel and spa for himself or herself and three friends!
Visit the Raise Your Burt’s tab on the Burt’s Bees Facebook page for more information: http://burtsbees.com/
raiseyourburts .(*see contest page for a complete listing of prizes and contest rules)
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Fall Guest Blogger @BrookeSamsonite
Hiya! I’m so glad to be here!
I’m Brooke and I will be your lovely fashion contributor from the great city of Indianapolis. I have an immense addiction to fashion magazines and often find myself getting lost in this blogosphere researching what’s hot and trendy in the industry.
I tend to focus a lot on details- what accessories will be best as we transition from summer to fall, what colors will make an outfit pop, and almost every other fashion-loving design in between. I am thrilled to have this opportunity and can’t wait to “meet” you all!
Feel free to send me a tweet @brookesamsonite.
