It's finally here: Holt Renfrew's new banner, hr2, opened its very first location at Quartier Dix30, just outside Montreal. What can stylish, savvy shoppers expect? A whole lot... for less!

Full disclosure: I had a lot of preconceptions about Orlando before I boarded my flight to MCO.  How did the city live up to those expectations? Here's what I learned.

Their music has been featured on shows like Gossip Girl, Skins and The Vampire Diaries, they've been nominated for Juno awards and their latest release, The North, has garnered stellar reviews.

The ultimate remedy for "closet full but nothing to wear" syndrome? Swap it!

My first taste of Jamaica was eating a vegetable patty grabbed at a stand outside the Montego Bay airport and it was the perfect introduction to the island: Easy, unassuming, and fantastic.

Last Friday, I joined a group of fellow bloggers for a behind-the-scenes peek at Amaluna, Cirque du Soleil's latest travelling show. Here are my favourite tidbits from the fabulous day. 

We've booked a table at Caroline Néron's favourite Montreal restaurant. The best accessory for our night on the town in Outremont? Why, some pieces from her SS12 collection, of course.

Because pros know best, we went to Les Effrontés stylist Monica Giliati for her best closet clean sweep tips. 

New outfit options

Summer shopping is going to be better than ever this coming season, as there are some stellar stores set to open soon in Montreal.