Well, you know you are no-longer just a fashion cult favourite when Saturday Night Live refers to you in a joke. Christopher Kane, you have officially been introduced into the homes of mainstream and middle America by superstar funnies Maya Rudolph and Kristen Wiig. Congratulations!

This is actually a bit of a concern for me. Does this mean I’m going to start seeing original galaxy prints and neon lace (hell, maybe even some his new season moiré pieces) the next time I find myself at The Mall of America? Maybe that’s already happening, I really haven’t been there in a while.

Nevertheless SNL’s “Super Showcase” skit from last Saturday is pretty hilarious. Best of all, everyone completely loses their cool from nearly start to finish. Watch it HERE!

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With less than a month to go before the start ofToronto Fashion Week, the Fashion Design Council of Canada has released its preliminary schedule.  Although it’s bound to change (take note of the 9 “TBA” marked spots) the skeleton allows for penciling in basic dates and important shows.

Changes to note in this year’s schedule include, most notably, the separation of Joe Fresh andPink Tartan. Notorious for being two of the biggest draws, these normally back-to-back shows now have a full day between them to allow for some breathing room.

An exciting new addition is Rad by Rad Hourani on closing night; the Parisian designer (by way of Jordan and Montreal) normally reserves his secondary line for New York, and his presence this year is quite a big deal for the FDCC.

Style-savvy men can also rejoice in the first stand-alone show of Greta Constantine’s brother line,Ezra Constantine, showing in between Rudsak and Pink Tartan on Thursday.

Canadian up-and-comers such as Chloé Comme Parris, Sid Neigum and Melissa Nepton are back and pleasantly placed, however, noticeably absent are downtown favourites Klaxon Howl,Juma and Michi (to name a few).

Still, we have a feeling that more of The Fashion Collective’s indie favourites will be popping up on the calendar in due time (and if not, they’ll at least be making some form of appearance in the tents).

(post as seen on postcity.com, image via DisneyRollerGirl)

OMG SHEWWWWWS! Shoes, shoes, shoes and MORE shoes! Thanks to global warming, there is absolutely no snow in Toronto (the rest of Canada? The world? Not so sure) and you know what that means? Your beautiful shoes won’t get ruined by slush and salt when you start wearing your new season shoes super early! To get you off to the right start, Flare‘s Fashion News Editor, Mosha Lundstrom Halbert, and I had a SS12 Shoe-Off at The Room at The Bay. Watch the video HERE and get your tootsies off to an on-trend start for spring! xo

1. The silver collar necklace from COS that my brother bought me has proven to make every outfit far better.

2. Another gift from my brother (he really is the best one in the whole world) – GIVENCHY BOOTS!! These are winter wardrobe game-changers.

3. Airplane menus, postcards, coasters, tins… #thingsIcollect…

4. I used to have a “Grace” necklace exactly like this one when I was in grade two (or so). It was either purchased in Spain or Mexico (can’t remember) so when I saw these being sold at little shop in Ronda, I knew I had to have it (again)!

5. Oh My God… CLEAR SHEWS! Spring Summer 2012 here we come.

Every week we gather our favourite tweets from in and around Toronto’s fashion scene. This week we’ve got news from London Fashion Week and a show invite from Mulberry, a celebrity twin spotting via Jeanne Beker and details on the Jason Wu for Target pop-up in Toronto.

Who better to represent British fashion than British style icon, Alexa Chung? No one, according to the British Fashion Council, says @ELLEUK:

• Just in time for #LFW, the BFC has named @alexa_chung as its new Young Style Ambassador… elleuk.com/star-style/new…

Happy first day of London Fashion Week! Stuck on the wrong side of the pond? Show invites lost in the mail? Don’t worry says @Mulberry_Editor, they’ve got you covered:

• Don’t have a key invite? Don’t worry! You can be front row and watch the show LIVE on mulberry.com on Sunday at 10AM (GMT) #LFW

You can go ahead and cancel that trip to the States because Jason Wu’s collection for Target is popping up in Toronto, says @Fashionotes:

• Listen up Canadians!! Jason Wu for Target is coming, but only for one day!!ow.ly/98hCf

Twinsies alert! @Jeanne_Beker has found a celebrity twin in her celebrity idol (and they really do look alike):

• With my idol Anjelica Huston…who actually said she sees our resemblance! YAY!!!!!!!! http://yfrog.com/h7q5hxij

Fashion’s Night Out may not have reached Toronto yet, but sounds like @PlaidMagazine is beating them to the punch, eco-friendly styles:

• Lots of cool shops on board for @PlaidMagazine‘s Vintage’s Night Out! More details to come soon… #PlaidVNO12

Hardly two months into the year and serious man-fashion crimes have already been committed.@gotstyle is pointing fingers, take a look and take note:

• A look back at the worst dressed men of January 2012: gqm.ag/xl13mU#menswear #fashion

Just in case you were wondering what was hiding beneath all of those loose layers I always wear: Surprise! I’ve got boobs. Remember that amaze 90s bustier my friend Jodi from Pretty Freedom gave me on New Year’s Eve? Well, here it is in action, shown in the exact outfit I wore to ring in 2012. All that’s missing is my whip! Just kidding… or am I?

What I Wore: Vintage bustier from Pretty Freedom, vintage skirt from London, shoes by Christian Louboutin.

All images by David Gillespie, hair by Ronnie at SheShe Beauty.

While Toronto’s love for the rave may have subsided when we entered the new millennium, every now and then candy-coloured plastic jewellery, fun fur attire or a pair of Modrobes can be spotted in a crowd (usually on Queen West, the epicenter of rave fashion back in its heyday). Let’s face it: the city’s rave roots are deep and people miss it. Why do you think nu-rave popped off like it did a few years ago?

Thankfully, slogan-emblazoned neon T-shirts and plastic shutter sunglasses a la Kanye West have disappeared (for the most part). But whenever this city’s regard for rave-related fashion goes out, it is sure to come right back in again. This week, Hudson Jeans is invading Toronto with its latest style: the Lou Lou. This colourful slim fit comes complete with two vertical phosphorescent stripes – literally turning your legs into walking glow sticks.

Here’s to the return of happy hardcore!

Lou Lou in “The Manson” by Hudson Jeans. $265, available at Holt Renfrew. 

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Day 1: The Morning View

Beach Reading (and Writing)

Orange trees line the sidewalks everywhere…. heaven.

Melon con Jamon

Fresh seafood – all day, everyday!

Gracias Carol! These signs were everywhere.

Chippy Heart! Found just in time for Valentine’s Day

MAMA GLAM.

This is a real picture.

1. The necklace

This necklace — pictured above — will look great on a guy or gal. The message: “I love you more than yesterday, less than tomorrow.” Who wouldn’t want that reminder around their neck day in and day out?
Fischer brass necklace, $85. Available at Jacflash.

2. The scarf

Today is the one day you can get away with wearing all sorts of red, pink and heart-shaped things all at once. Why not throw some red-lipped kisses into the mix? Tone it down with muted colours post-Valentine’s Day and you’ve got a great piece for your spring wardrobe.
Scarf by Yarnz, $189. Available at Love of Mine.

3. The perfume

As the saying goes, one should “say it” not “spray it.” Well, here’s a rare case that will make saying itand spraying it socially acceptable. Fact: women love getting perfume.
Love Chloe Eau de Parfum, $90-$115. Available at The Bay.

4. The chocolate

Pink, chocolate, champagne, heart-shaped box — you really can’t go wrong with these chocolates today. They’re the perfect combination of pretty, fancy and delicious.
Charbonnel et Walker pink champagne truffles, $11. Available at Indigo.

5. The bed set

There’s no reason to neglect your bed on Valentine’s Day. It needs a reminder that you love it too.
Me and You pillowcase set, $34. Available at Urban Outfitters.

6. The candle

This rose-scented luxury candle might cost you more than a traditional bouquet, but it will last a lot longer. Extra points if you get her both.
Limited Edition Rosa Mundi candle from Diptyque, $78. Available at Holt Renfrew.

7. The ring

Finding a piece of jewellery that is both sparkly and edgy is hard to come by, but this CC Skye ring, with its blinged-out spikes, hits the mark perfectly.
CC Sky Alexandra Spike Ring, $150. Available at A2Zane.

8. The lingerie

Women love beautiful lingerie, and men love women in beautiful lingerie. Thus, this a win-win situation. Emporio Armani’s midnight blue lacey intimates will do nothing but get things red hot in the bedroom tonight.
Rihanna underwire bra ($46) and panty ($28) by Emporio Armani. Available at The Bay.

9. The purse

Incase you’ve learned nothing from Shit Fashion Girls Say, girls LOVE Alexander Wang. The quickest and surest way to achieve Valentine’s Day hero status would be to buy her something that’s “totes Wang.” If it’s also in an animal print, even better.
Alexander Wang Prisma biker purse in Dalmation, $365. Available at Jonathan & Olivia.

 (post as seen on postcity.com)