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WIW: For TIFF in the rain

catgirl

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My brother and I, undeterred by rain, walked from Bloor St back to downtown. Passed through several different areas. Got to browse in the Bay, which seems kind of run-down, Aritzia with an amazing color story, and a Winners where I found some amazing bargains! I wore my Kenneth Cole booties, silver jeans, a black tee and my Marmot raincoat.

We also saw the "He Named Me Malala" doc and got to meet the director afterward. Please see this film. Malala is for real. And she is not just a beautiful soul and worldwide leader in human rights, she is also a giggly teen girl who googles hot cricket players and bosses her younger brothers. Her parents are also incredible. We thought we knew a lot about her, but I left feeling humbled and inspired.

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marianna

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Sooo stylish!!!

Anonymous

Which Bay were you in? The Queen Street flagship is a very old store, but I though that the interior had undergone some pretty significant renos this past year? Still, it's an icon.

I was feeling kind of bad that you were getting your first glimpse of an Aritizia right now - the assortment and merchandising are not up to their usual level it seems. I haven't found anything in there for quite a while. Good colours, but the merchandise is lacking, I thought. Winners in Toronto is great - lucky you !

Thanks for the review of Malala - I'm selling at least 3 books about her from various publishers right now , and her story is very popular with teachers and librarians.

Staysfit

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You look great. I read the book, I am Malala. I hope the documentary, He Named Me Malala comes to our local arts theatre.

Suz

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Oh, the Bay would seem completely tired to US eyes.

Secret: I worked in that store when it was the flagship SIMPSON'S (venerable old Canadian dept. store) in the 80s -- right after its then-up-to-the-minute renovation. They are currently renovating again.

I worked during holiday seasons on the main floor, first in small leather goods, then in perfumes and bath products, where I got commission. I was promoted because of positive customer comments and letters (yes, real paper LETTERS!!) about my service.

Show us your bargains!!

And YES to the Malala story. So great.

You look brilliant.

Suz

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Oh -- which Bay? I was talking about Queen street Bay, not Bloor street. That one is even MORE tired. Sigh.

Carla

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You were probably in the 'wrong Bay'. The one up around Young and Bloor is old. The one on Queen is very confusing, since it is in the midst of renovation chaos. Not showing to best advantage at this time. The shoe department is in great shape, though and worth a visit just to ogle and pet!

You were probably in the 'best Winners' if you hit the one at college and Young. Was it full of beeping safety tags? The one on Bloor isn't too bad either. They both have a good designer section and will have runway cast off's from time to time.

Sounds like you are having fun despite the rain. Though we actually needed it, it is too bad to have had it during your visit. Nicer days are forecast for this week.

Thistle

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You look amazing! So chic and fab.

Sounds like an amazing documentary.

Tania

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Looking fab!

Suz

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This is a great month at the good Winners. (Not in my town, my usual refrain.) But the Bloor one and the College one both have Runway specials in September/ October. I got some GREAT stuff in the Vancouver Winners a couple of years back in October. Saw a gorgeous Theory jacket at College Street and also a Helmut Lang but not in my size.

rachylou

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Fab!

Firecracker (Sharan)

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You look great! Glad to hear you're having fun. Thanks for the review--I'll have to keep an eye out for the film.

Maneera

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You look fabulous! Love the bag, Una. Super stylish!

catgirl

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Yes Bay on Bloor and Winners on College. Yes, bleeping tags. The fit room at the Bay was really a mess, sadly. But the Aritzia near there was great, although I didn't end up buying anything. We are really enjoying Toronto!

abc

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Wow. You look super fab. Interesting to her your perspective on shopping there.

Thx for the tip on the movie

SarahTheWhite

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I'm glad you're having a great time. You look wonderful!

Ankita

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You look ah-maaaaazing! Love that bag Una!

Jaime

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You look fantastic! And what an amazing time you must be having with your siblings!

Karie

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That sounds like an amazing documentary and I will have to see if it is playing at one of our theaters. Thanks for the recommendation.

You look very stylish and chic, and it's good that you packed a raincoat (I often forget to do that). Sounds like you've had a wonderful trip!

Anonymous

Cool! Awesome pants and bag!

viva

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You are keeping my secret desire for a fringed bag alive and well, Una! You look gorgeous as usual.

Thanks for the tip about the Malala doc. We have our local film festival this weekend and that is the one film I will be missing -- because my sister is bringing my mother to town and I will be taking her to dinner when the film shows. (I will think about bringing mom to the film, but evenings are not always good for her with her memory issues.) I'd love to see it.

Eliza

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Wow- you having such a great a time and looking fab simultaneously. You rock that fringe.

Thanks for the Malala documentary information. Our DD was at the UN, NYC, for her visit a couple of years ago and found her an amazing presence.