A couple of snaps* from my Italian vacay to help bring Puglia to life:

 The villa we called home (just one of the three trulli buildings)... 

The Thompson Toronto opening party was a like a labyrinth of temptation.

 Seven bar areas around the hotel served signature cocktails and showcased all manner of visual distractions.

A lash-tastic thank you to Priya, Martin and Diane at Shu Uemura (Holt Renfrew, Bloor) for staying way past closing to do our eyes!

On Sunday I took a trip to Portobello East after promising myself I was only there to look, not buy.

When I spotted this vintage brass necklace from BuenoStyle ($45) my resolve faltered:

From left: Maria, Tara, Julie, Steph, Sarah, Briana, Lisa and Tonya

Last week Editor and ex-Vancouverite Emma Cheevers brought me the debut issue of the new luxury magazine Shop.

Last Friday Athena and I hit up a Chinatown loft to check out Filippa K's Fall 09 collection.

It was roasting outside and, even though it’s my favourite sartorial season, we weren’t sure we would be able to appreciate any autumn fashions.

Until we spotted…

The gang at Blo have dressed-up their Yaletown window for the Vitamin V Movie Club's Ultimate Girls' Night Out contest with Sex and the City.

The time for me to bid farewell to the Editors' Blog has arrived but don’t worry, I’m not leaving empty handed. My winnings include (photographed against my lovely retro bathroom counter):