Off the Hook: December Look Book

Lookbook Hiver 2010 - Off The Hook from Off The Hook on Vimeo.

Shop with the Klan

Because we all love a good deal and because of their  über - cool flyer,  do not miss the BANDIT-1$M Holiday Shopping Event!

More info here

Vintage

What? A Two-day vintage shopping madness event courtesy of the House of Hangers

Where? Blizzarts 3956 Saint Laurent, Montreal - QC

When? November 27 and 28, 2010  2-7PM

Lolë

Atelier Lolë, est une création de Cossette et de son studio de design Identica, en collaboration avec Aedifica.

"Ce n'est pas un espace commercial traditionnel. On a tout réinventé. Par exemple, il n'y a pas de vitrine. L'espace est plutôt fermé par un mur végétal, ce qui lui confère plus d'intimité." ~Bernard Mariette | Président de Lolë

Savoir Plus...

Away

We recently discovered 'Away' a charming spa located in Montreal's W Hotel.

With its 5  beautifully designed rooms, 'Away' offers a calming and intimate ambiance, that will surely  provide a nice break to one's hectic lifestyle.

After a massage, a facial or even a full body peel, you may also enjoy a make-up session with the ladies of SIM Minerals.

Indulge yourself, you'll thank us later.

Black Star

Naana Tennachie Yankey's Coccolily was most certainly one of the most impressive presentation during Montreal's Spring-Summer 2011 Fashion Week. From the refreshing colors to the bold fabric, the stunning models and  to the music afro-electric beats everything worked gracefully.

Born in Ghana, Naana Tennachie Yankey lived in the UK and the US before eventually settling in  Montreal, a few years ago, to study fashion design.

Inspired by Ghana's phenomenal performance at the last Fifa World Cup, she named her Spring - Summer collection 'Black Star' and a star she truly is. Last spring, Yankey blew the press and fashionistas alike,when  she introduced Coccolily a daring yet playful line of couture; she had  made smashing entrance into the fashion world.

When asked where she sees Coccolily in a few years, Yankey answers without an hesitation 'Europe, I see the brand in the UK, and in places like Russia and  Denmark.'

The designer was recently invited to design a dress for the Seventh Annual White Cashmere Collection 2010: Fashion with Compassion, and the result is stunning.

With a brand new e-store and a newly opened showroom, one thing is sure this 20 something lady is definitely on her way up. Love live Coccolily!

Atelier: m0851

Welcome to M0851's new head office & showroom. 

A few months ago the company moved from their boulevard St Laurent location to this beautiful loft on De Gaspé street. 

Welcome to the Garment Factory

Welcome to tati b. and the garment factory, the beautiful universe of sisters Tatiana & Cassandra that specializes in porcelain and other goodies. Using ink & felt-tip pens Tatiana create pin-ups inspired, multi-hued illustrations that certainly give a refreshing twist to the oh-so-classic tableware.

And that is not all, tati b also offers hand-painted silk pillows, totes, placemats, magnets and the cutest passport holders - for all you jet-setters.

The duo just recently opened their on-line store, so if you don't have a chance to visit their gorgeous boutique-atelier, indulge yourself here.

Montreal Reggae Fest: August 06-08

Montreal Reggae Fest: August 06-08

Concours Mode Montréal

Le sac Mode Montréal Signature conçu par Denis Gagnon est un bon compagnon pour l'été. Fait à partir d’oriflammes recyclées, qui pavoisaient les artères mode de la métropole, il est écolo, tendance et en plus, il est [littéralement] signé par Denis Gagnon! 
- Bureau de la mode

Pour participer cliquez ici. Bonne chance !

Pastel

Natalie Finkelstein is a busy lady. Working in the fashion industry as a textile & graphic designer and completing a graduate degree, this young Montrealer is talented visual artist whose work include water-color paintings, t-shirt designs, videos and so much more.


Peep her video skills here

Mmm.... macarons

It might not be the real thing but Montreal's O’Macarons & Chocolats will have to do for now. These delightful Parisien desserts have arrive upon our shores, starting a $2 each. Bon appetit!
 

O’Macarons & Chocolats
1005 Bernard Ave. (at Hutchinson)

And the Winner is...

Celia Casal  (comment #9) will receive a beautiful pair of silver earrings specially crafted by Brazen Design.
Thanks to all those who participated, to Rachel aka the Bling Queen ... and to Random.org for making things so much easier for us.

The New Kid on the Block

Old school is new school at Boutique 1861. Downtown Montreal boasts a quaint new shop with a vintage flare. It carries trendy, local and international labels, from Coccolily by designer Naana Tennachie, to BB Dakota and Denmarks's Soaked in Luxury.

1861 Ste-Catherine St. W (corner St. Marc)

Tam+Sam x Brazen Design Giveaway

It's that time again for another TAM+SAM giveaway on. This time we teamed up with bling maker Rachel Dhawan of Brazen Design to give you these beautiful silver earrings handcut from sterling silver and hang off sterling silver earwires. Light shines through the handcut veins... they are so pretty!"
To be entered, all you have to do is leave a comment on this post. You have until Thursday June 10 - 12pm.

PS: Get your Bling on during Brazen Design's 3rd anniversay sale, you  could even win a free name necklace. More info here

Opera

Orangetango pour l'Opéra de Montréal, 2010-2011

Get Stoned

With luxe jewels that look like a piece of art, Charlotte Hosten's, sculptural pieces create a bold statement that make it one our coup de coeurs for the summer. 
 Photography: foumalade.org

Judge an Album by its Cover

   Album: Sonneur (EP)

   Artist: Jahnice +

PS: Dope artwork by Lucky

Water

Check out these series of painting by Montreal based visual artist David Todaro. For 'Water',  Todaro who sees his work as an 'open dialogue, uses' ink and  other water media on wood.