Imagine sporting a turban with matching muff this winter?! Well I won’t be buying the new Headmistress warm, winter (wow, so pricey) ‘Durocher’ accessories, but I do like them! All from Headmistress:
Gloves $140 | Turban $140 | Muff $260
It was like an early Christmas gift when I received a package of mostly all eco-friendly, safe winter goodies (thanks to Ashworth Associates) to help keep toes toasty and dry when the freeze hits!
Little Hotties Warmers for hands, feet and toes are little air activated pouches that provide up to 8 hours of heat in your mitts or boots…I had thought of buying those electric boots but Little Hotties are definitely a way cheaper alternative – a great idea for skiing or hiking – and claim to be all natural! (around $2/pack – avail all over incl. Zellers, Walmart)
You might have seen something like this – the YAKTRAX straps that transform your everyday winter footwear into heavy-duty traction control! There is even a YAKTRAX for Her that will go over heels! (about $20 – avail at Sporting Life and other sports stores)
I can’t wait to try this Granger’s G-Max Footwear Waterproofer on my leather boots. It claims to waterproof leather, suede and fabric whilst remaining environmentally-responsible. ($10 available at many sports stores including Mountain Equipment Co-op and Coast Mountain Sports)
My favorite cozy product is one of things that Oprah might put on her list – a cute little gift for all your girlfriends – the Airplus Spa Footie. Like moisturizing indoor slippers, the sock-like Spa Footie somehow relaxes feet and keeps them warm! ($6 at pharmacies and department stores)
Anyone who proudly owns a Canada Goose parka can testify to it’s warmth, weight and comfort. Although the preferred choice of jacket for people working in the far North, we’re mostly familiar with seeing the iconic Canada Goose parkas on film crews, doormen and most recently, urbanites in the city.
However, for Fall 2010, the world renowned, heavy-duty heritage collection of outerwear that will keep you toasty in the ‘mind-numbing cold of the Antartic’, has shed a few of it’s feathers to include very lightweight soft shell coats, high-tech pullovers and performance vests; all practical and strategically accessorized for city living and/or hiking et al. without the weight and bulk of the warmer parkas.
We were invited to the Canada Goose 2010 fall preview, held at the most fitting Cabin Five – a cozy little Toronto bar in Canadiana decor (antlers, timber, fireplace) to try on true Canadiana attire from a third-generational company that maintains its strong national roots.
With 10 manufacturing factories in Canada (to provide for 40 countries), Canada Goose products don’t come as cheap as other outerwear options ($400-700/parka) – but either does the quality or performance. All fabrics are expensive, premium name-brand (some award winners), the design is excruciatingly thought out to include special details like soft tricot chin guards, reinforced elbows and hand warming pouches, and the premium down used is very expensive: sourced from mature birds from Alberta’s Hutterite communities.
Once the icy cold hits in Canada, do yourself a favor and go try on a Canada Goose – there are also hats, gloves, scarves and other winter accessories available.
To find Canada Goose, check the web >>
Our faves in the next post >>
This is me and my sis in our favorite, very large, mens new Canada Goose jackets – from the Fall 2010 preview.
Both part of the Yuki Collection – the gorgeous dark blue is the Expedition Parka Harris Tweed ($1750) and the Snorkel Bomber Harris Tweed ($1250) – both amazingly luxurious and substantial. You can never really tell how amazing clothes are in photos – but I can assure you I fell in love!
The weather’s been sooooo beautiful lately but seeing as it is fall, it is bound to get chilly without warning very soon!
I found my plaid cape two years at Goodwill or something and most of the bloggers pictured here were wearing their plaid capes last year, but since we’ve recently started seeing good ol’ celebs sportin’ capes just lately, it will likely be at your local Forever 21/Urban Outfitters/Anthropologie in no time.
This is sort of what I’ll look like this fall in my blue cape 
photo sea of shoes
photo the-coveted
photo loveloveloveus
photo riding pretty
Next for fall….ponchos…
Canada Goose down-filled parkas, the ever popular extremely warm winter coats, are both very expensive, yet highly covetable. TNA are also very popular in these parts – and their coats are also very warm and can be somewhat pricey.
Another option though – parkas aside – for stylish, warm Canadian-made quality is Soia & Kyo – a Montreal-based outerwear company that started in 2004 and is now implanted in department stores over the globe.
Shop from their website or search online for better deals… Coats are categorized into Wools, Leathers, Downs and Rainwear.
Sale Sale Sale!!!
Although we have been soooo lucky here in Toronto for the lack of snow, sleet and frigid temperatures, winter is NOT over – and although now the winter boots selection is extremely limited, it’s still an amazing time to get clearance prices on boots!
Where to Buy Boots Online:
Free Shipping for a Limited Time! Shown here: all Pajar on sale!
Get Outside
Mukkluks, moccasins, Converse, Frye engineer boots, Doc Martens, rainboots…
Browns
Huge Clearance Sale. $5 Flat Rate Shipping. Best selection of gorgeous leather boots, thigh-high pirate styles, Miss Sixty, Browns Couture, Pajar, Artica…
All boots shown here from $100 – $140
SoftMoc
Get through the dozens of Uggs and EMU Australia boots and you can find some reliable, warm boots – 30% to 50% off!!!
Toronto designer Adrienne Butifoker makes Caninja’s – these Canadian, Ninja-like hat/scarves, made from sweaters and lined with fleece that can be worn many different ways.
She’s having a big sale and all Caninja’s are $20!
