CityLine has been on forever! Of course Marilyn Denis hosted the show for eternity (now she has her own great daytime show) – and now Tracy Moore talks fashion, home decor, home improvements, cooking, beauty and gardening every day during the week.

Every Friday is Fashion Friday – usually pretty good especially when someone like Sandra Pittana has styled some fabulous new “accessible” looks from some popular store – and it’s not only for suburban women!

I don’t always watch the 10 a.m show but caught some of it today with a Winners fashion show – and a David Dixon feature with his collaboration of little black dresses with The Bay (which by the way are all on sale for $105 right now!) Honestly, these LBDs look way better on and with accessories – but there’s really a look for almost everyone!

David Dixon Little Black Dress Collection at The Bay

Strapless Fit and Flare | Sleeveless Crossover | Crossover Belted Dress | Strapless Layered and more…

When: April 30, 2011 from 11am-4pm – 288 JUDSON STREET, UNIT 17 in Etobicoke
What: Prom Dresses for $25

While graduation and prom can be some of the most memorable times in a gal’s life, finding the funds to pay for that great frock can be a bit of a nightmare.

For those who feel what I’m saying, Windfall is having a Prom and Graduation Dress Sale at their Windfall Brides Boutique. On April 30, 2011 over 1000 new cocktail dresses will be available to students for only $25! Sizes range from 2-20 so something is sure to fit! The only caveat is you need a valid student ID card, so don’t leave it at home. For a sneak peak, dresses are being posted on their Facebook page or follow them on Twitter for up to the moment updates.

Today’s online vintage shops have really stepped up their marketing game with not only providing quality picked merch, but by providing photos and style ideas to give potential buyers a idea how to wear items.

After all, it takes talent to be able to sift through old, second-hand items and envision an awesome outfit.

Boat People Vintage, a Quebec City based online vintage stop, does most of the work for newbie vintage buyers – Check out the photos and great style ideas. But you better hurry, stuff goes very quick! (not everything shown is still available)

Ottawa Fashion Week
March 18-20, 2011
National Gallery of Canada, 380 Sussex Drive

Canadian fashion designer Illyria Pestich is launching her Fall/Winter 2011 collection of dresses at Ottawa Fashion Week, Sunday, March 20 at 8 p.m.

A graduate of Sheridan’s fashion design program, Illyria seems to do quite well and is available in over a dozen Canadian shops.

http://www.ottawafashionweek.ca

Oh what to wear?!
As dress codes continue to relax, it can be hard to know how to dress for an occasion. Previously, society events like the ballet meant full length gowns and blinding bling, but that has since relaxed leaving many fashionistas wondering, what’s appropriate?

The following gallery looks at some of the best dressed gals at the opening of Swan Lake, performed by the Mariinsky (Kirov) Ballet at the Sony Centre last week (hmm, would a ballet at The Four Seasons Centre draw a classier costume?) While none rocked the ostentatious full on glamour of yore, each looked chic in their furs, designer finery and fabulous frocks.

Designer Naana Tennachie Yankey is the talented gal behind Coccolily, her Montreal based line of mostly dresses and tops – available in Toronto this March, 2011.

Naana’s training, apprenticeship at Marc Jacobs and work experience with Eve Gravel show in her Euro-inspired dresses in luxe Italian fabrics, precision cut-outs and lofty folds – all feminine and flattering.

Dresses range in price from $150 to $250 and will be available at Shopgirls Gallery Boutique starting mid-March, 2011.

Coccolily is available online at http://coccolily.raiment.ca or

In Montreal: Boutique 1861, 1861 Ste. Catherine Ouest
In Toronto: Shopgirls Gallery Boutique, 1342 Queen Street West

The elevator for The Carlu in Toronto did double duty as a time machine as it whisked guests to the LCBO Classic Cocktails event last Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011. The guest of honor was award winning Mad Men costume designer Janie Bryant (shown in red at bottom), who gave a talk on her perspective of 1960’s fashion and its influence on modern pop culture. To get in the retro spirit, guests were treated to Don Draper-esque cocktails like the Moscow Mule, Negroni and Tequila Sunrise; mixed up by hot shot bartenders doing tricks behind the bar. The dress code on the invitation suggested 1960’s vintage or classic cocktail attire and guests came in costume donning vintage dresses, Mary Janes and fur stoles.