A bevy of boots are to be had this week at Winners.
Winners boot event
This week, an extra-delicious delivery of fall boots has arrived at Winners stores across the country — expect to score major deals on goods from coveted designer labels as well as newbie nuggets for the fashion-savvy. FF is particularly partial to high-heeled lovelies that hit just below (or above) the knee, but you’ll also find flats, waterproof sporty styles and ’80s-inspired ankle boots (as seen on many a runway for this season). Where else will you leave with a pair of leather knockouts for as low as $49 a pair?
Hustle there soon, before the best styles disappear for good.
Off The Cuff
Style-savvy men who don’t want to spend a fortune are advised to head to North Toronto’s best-kept secret: Off The Cuff. This well-curated fashion hub offers up a tempting medley of gently used classics and quirky accent pieces from esteemed labels such as Paul Smith, Roberto Cavalli, Burberry, Gucci, Hugo Boss and even Prada. Every item is carefully selected by owner Lee Romberg (one of SweetSpot.ca’s in-the-know contributors) who serves as a trusted on-site wardrobe consultant at no charge. Romberg’s higher-end resale shop is stocked with an impressive index of shirts, ties, suits, coats, designer jeans and many more cool surprises priced well below regular retail. This is an excellent source for both basics and unusual treats — plus the selection is constantly changing. For those wanting to unload top-notch wearables, Off The Cuff is always on the lookout for quality pieces in excellent condition to be sold on consignment.
For a sneak peek, visit www.offthecuff.ca. Otherwise, pop by in-person at 5 Broadway Ave. (north of Eglinton Avenue), 416-489-4248.
Beauty duty
Yves Rocher has launched a special purse-size Pink Ribbon edition of its popular Arnica Essential Daily Moisturizing Hand Cream ($3), available during the month of October.
For each Pink Ribbon cream sold, Yves Rocher will donate $1.50 to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, an organization committed to funding breast cancer research, education and awareness programs. Pick up a tube and help lend a hand in the fight against breast cancer.
Show and auction
Organized by Secrets From Your Sister, the first ever Tit Tales evening is happening tonight at the Gladstone Hotel. All proceeds from this breast-related story telling night will go to WILLOW, a support network for survivors of breast cancer. And, don’t miss out on the one-of-a-kind bra fashion show. The spunky Shoshana Sperling will host the evening which will include appearances by The Strong Breast Revolution, Sky Gilbert, Beryl Tsang and lots more estrogen-fuelled talent.
Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and showtime is at 8:30 p.m sharp. Cash bar on-site.
Where: The Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen St. W.
Tickets are $20 in advance or at the door (seniors and students with ID $15)
Tickets available at: Secrets From Your Sister (www.secretsfromyoursister.com), 476 Bloor St. W. (416-538-1234) or Ms. Dress-Up, 1461 Dundas St. W. (416-532-3337).
Sale/trunk show
Pop by Girl Friday tonight from 6-8 p.m. for the Soia & Kyo coat sale — all styles will be marked down by 15 per cent and customers can chat with the designer behind the label who’ll be on hand to offer advice and to help with special orders. Extra stock will be brought in for this event only. Light refreshments will be served.
Where: 740 Queen St. W. (416-364-2511).
Chocolate for charity
Here’s a worthy fundraiser that most women can really sink their teeth into — M&Ms is donating 25 cents from each specially marked package of their pink goodies to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, so get out there and eat some chocolate with purpose. Visit www.pinkmms.cafor info on how CBCF is serving the community in the fight against breast cancer, and while you’re there enter to win a cool girls-only weekend.
