Blushing bride

Getting married? Planning a big do? There's no shortage of bridal shows and sales:

Jan. 12-14
The 2007 Wedding Show
The Carlu (directions)
444 Yonge Street, 7th Floor
Toronto, ON M5B 2H4
Tickets: $20 at the door (cash only)

Show times:
Friday Jan. 12: 5 p.m.-9 p.m.
Saturday Jan. 13: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday January 14: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
More info

Jan. 19-21
The Total Wedding Show
International Centre (directions & map)
6900 Airport Rd., Mississauga
Tickets: $15 at the door; $13 online; 1/2 price Sat. p.m. online only

Show times:
Friday Jan. 19: 5 p.m.-9 p.m.
Saturday Jan. 20: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sunday January 21: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

January 26-28
The National Bridal Show
Exhibition Place, Toronto
Admission: brides free, everyone else $15 - buy tickets

Show times:
Friday Jan. 26: 5 p.m.–10 p.m.; fashion show: 7:30 p.m.
Saturday Jan. 27: 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; fashion show: 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Sunday Jan. 28: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; fashion show: 1 p.m. & 4 p.m.

Technorati tags: brides, wedding planning

Banana Splits ... bag prices cut in half!

Banana Republic split prices in half (or more) on some big, beautiful leather bags. But hurry up, I think the sale ends Tuesday. At least that's what I heard a staffer at the Bloor St. store tell a stylist while she was shopping with her local-celebrity client.

See the pic of the Sandhurst Tote Bag Purse on the right. I bought it for $169.99. It's regularly $380ish. I saw it on eBay for US$199. I've never spent so much on a purse but I couldn't resist. Should I keep it or sell it off to the highest bidder?

Note: I don't know if this sale is on at all stores - this bag wasn't available online.

Technorati tags: purses, sales, shopping

Dear Bargainista needs you!

Friends have started asking me their shopping and fashion questions. I got to thinking, you might have some of the same questions. Why don't we all share with a new feature called Dear Bargainista?

Here's the scoop...

Three wonderful and wise women will answer your questions:
• Mich, the fashionista, who lives in Chicago and regularly shops on both sides of the border;
• Laura, the fashionista from Montreal, providing the teen perspective;
• Mish, the foodie/restaurant critic, from Toronto; and,
sometimes, I may even jump in with my 2¢. :)

So, whadda ya waitin' for? E-mail us your questions now. (Let us know if we can use your name). Stay tuned.

Technorati tags: fashion, food, shopping

Up, up and away!

If you're hankering for sandy beaches, warmer temperatures or a less-crowded visit to Disney or Universal, now is the time to book your getaway.

For instance, Sears Travel has some hot deals. Visit Orlando for just $29 round trip plus taxes and handling fees (total cost approx. $250)!

Only one condition, you gotta buy an extra ticket for me. :) But seriously, there are conditions - aren't there always - please check with Sears Travel for details.

photo credit: osiodmak on flickr

Technorati tags: Sears Travel, seat sales, vacations