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StyleSense

1 Bass Pro Mills Dr., Vaughan, ON, L4K 5N4

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posted Mar 26 2009

shoe heaven: Located inside Vaughan Mills Shopping Centre, StyleSense is a massive 15,000 square-foot store that sells designer and brand name shoes and accessories. Brands include Marc Jacobs, Burberry, Christian Lacroix, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, BCBG and more....and the selection of merchandise and brands is constantly changing (like Winners). It's easy for me to lose track of time in this store as a shoe lover. From the shoes to the handbags to the hundreds of sunglasses, there's such a huge variety. I recommend this store if you're in search of something particular or if you're just looking to get a great deal on yet another pair of designer shoes.

ZARA

50 Bloor W, Toronto, ON, M4W3L8

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posted Apr 14 2009

cheap and chic: Zara is a great place for finding trendy and inexpensive women's clothing. Shop for work and dressy casual pieces, as well as younger, streetwear fashions. I find that sizes run smaller too which is great for petite women. A medium actually fits like a North American small, and small fits like extra small. The chain is from Spain, so there's a sunny, whimsical style to these clothes -- lots of billowy tops, bright colours and fun prints. I also love the accessories - beautiful scarves, shoes, belts, sunglasses and leather handbags and clutches. The quality is not bad either for the price. A definite stop on your shopping route to stock up on the season's latest looks.

Forever 21

302 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON, M5B1R4

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posted Jul 14 2008

Cheap jewelry and fashion: Summertime is the perfect time to stock up on fun (and cheap) fashion jewelry from Forever 21. I'm talking $2.99 earrings and $5.99 necklaces. And you'll love them, because this store always sells imitations of the latest runway looks. The store also sells women's clothing. The quality is not that great -- the clothes tend to last a season, but it's cheap, and the trendy stuff you buy here will likely be out of style in less than a year so it's worth it. I like the fun tops and easy dresses.

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• cheap jewelry

Fashionably Yours

632 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON, M6J 1E4

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posted Apr 14 2009

consignment boutique: Save cash (or make some cash) at Fashionably Yours, a high-end consignment shop on Queen West. They do a great job of choosing gently used designer clothing, accessories and shoes to re-sell in the boutique. I was amazed at the amount of inventory and brands they carry, and it's all in great shape. There's also a huge selection of dresses from top designers like BCBG, Marc Jacobs and D&G. I found shoes from Seychelles and Steve Madden that looked like they have never been worn and Coach bags marked down to 70 per cent off. The shop also offers personal styling and wardrobe consulting. And if you're not sure what's valuable and what isn't, the staff will visit your home and find the gems you might not have known you had.