Entries by Ana Cara

Event Review: MASHUPAFFAIR2012

Last week, while most people were heading back home after a hard day’s work, I joined Ana Caracaleanu (owner of Acara Fashion Boutique and founder of Luevo) at MASHUPAFFAIR2012, an event thrown by Homegrown Boutique & ItsMusicFashionLife.com. This fabulous networking event was held in the beautiful Homegrown Boutique, a small store located in the heart […]

What to wear to a fashion event?

So you were invited to a fashion event, and the day before you start wondering what should you wear! This time is not your girlfriends checking out your outfit head to toe, but it’s your local fashion experts, and in a city like Toronto the pressure is on! So, with an invitation in my hand to […]

Custom made clothing: the comeback!

Creating an Image Nina Ricci. Valentino. Fendi. Lanvin; the list goes on. These fashion gods and goddesses are among the many designers creating custom-made outfits destined to be worn by some of the hottest names in Hollywood. Not only are these designers responsible for making celebrities turn heads as they enter a room; they are part […]

Featured Designer of the Week: Claudia Llado

Over the next few months, we will be shining a spotlight on some of the most unique designers to hit the streets of T.O. This week, we would like to introduce Claudia Llado, a talented jewellery designer and artist from Peru who uses inspiration from her travels to design high-end, handmade products with universal appeal. Specializing […]