Toki Doki So Good

I love collaborations.

Couture designers for Target (FYI: Proenza Schouler's line for Tar-zhay is coming out soon), Victoria Beckham (aka. Posh Spice, aka. possible Scientologist) for Rock & Republic, Snoop Dogg and Madonna for Boost Mobile, a potential Banksy for Artful Dodger NY and now Tokidoki for SmashBox Cosmetics.

The cutesy, yet sexy Japanese anime illustrations conjured up by Tokidoki founder and creative director Simone Legno (who rocks the fedora like no one else) have made their way onto tees, belts, purses, compacts and now a to-die-for limited edition make-up collection by cosmetics -- and fashion heavy-weight -- SmashBox, via Sephora.

No need to pull out a fugly, generic powder compact or cheap lipgloss from the drugstore out of your Fendi Spy or Marc Jacobs Stam bag.

Now you can have have Tokidoki pretty-ing up your face, too.

I'm Lovin' it: Aritzia selling Trovata. The Canadian fashion chain has really stepped up with the quality of labels carried in their stores -- Trovata, Wilfred, Tocca, the list goes on. I'm also digging the way they carry some of the best fashion and design-forward magazines on the market: Tokion to Nylon to Wallpaper to Surface. Where else in this town could you find a Trovata purple and maroon circle pattern sleeveless dress with a black and white checkered front pleat insert for $200?? And yes, that's a steal.

I'm Over it: My possible sciatic nerve damage. Ok, that's a little hypochondriac-ish of me, but one of the counsellors at Fitness World said my little injury might be something of the sort and to get it checked out ASAP. If I told you just how I got this ailment, you'd probably laugh your arse off. No, it wasn't from working out or any other "fun" extra-curricular activities. And by the way, Nadia's Body Ball class on Mondays at 5:30 pm: militant.

Track of the Day: "Even After All" by Finley Quaye. This nomination came by word of mouth from Stephanucci, who heard the track through Rob the V. I know little of Finley Quaye, except for the fact that he's from the U.K. and that his track is killer in a chill, good-vibes kind of way. Enjoy!

Even After All

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