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By Doris Montanera

When it comes to prom, there’s a lot of pressure. It’s your Cinderella moment and you want to get the look right. Here are the biggest prom dress trends of 2012 and where to get them—no singing birds or mice required. (more…)

By Doris Montanera

Whether you’ve dreamed about your wedding gown since you were a kid dressing up as a Disney princess or you have no idea what you want to wear, the number one piece of advice when shopping for a wedding dress: keep an open mind. Don’t lock-in on a particular look. Experiment and try on a variety of styles. (more…)

By Doris Montanera

Trying to find the perfect wedding dress can unleash your inner Bridezilla.

“It’s a special day and brides want to look perfect,” says Michelle Gunn, co-owner of MRS. Bridal Boutique in Toronto. “Dress shopping can be frustrating and bring out your insecurities.”

First step: give yourself enough time, says Andrea Anastasiou, owner of White Toronto. If possible, aim to buy your dress eight to 10 months in advance. This gives you the best chance of getting the style you want and you want a buffer of a couple of months for any alterations—or, any disasters (hey, they happen).

If you don’t have eight months, what are you doing? Read part one of our story (look for part two next Friday) and then get going. (more…)

By Doris Montanera

More than 35 designers showed over five days in March, during Toronto fashion week, now known as World MasterCard Fashion Week after its newest sponsor. We’ve highlighted five top trends for fall 2012. (more…)