Where to go next? X marks the spot at the newly opened Hotel X situated on the stunning waterfront of Exhibition Place…
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Where2Dine
STK – Sleek, modern steakhouse with in house DJ & Instagram worthy cocktail lounge. Dress up!
Casa Mono – Bypass the front door, go down a side alley, climb up to their rooftop, prepare to party. Heat lamps, outdoor bar, music & Asian Fusion cuisine. Hip & stylish.
Cactus Club – A lively three level space, always buzzy. Serving burgers to duck confit. Cool rooftop dining.
Buca – Award winning authentic Italian cuisine, rated one of Canada’s best. It’s a perfect date night.
Bar Chef – Carbon dioxide & blowtorches – no not a construction site but an award-wining bar. Dark & moody atmosphere w/tinctures, foams, tobacco infused bourbon and martinis 3 ways. We’re there!
CC Lounge & Whiskey Bar- Prohibition themed bar, 4,000 sq. ft 450 whiskies. Drink up!
Where2Go
Bright Lights, Big City! With an incredible skyline, diverse neighborhoods & a favorable exchange rate, Toronto has upped its game.
CN Tower
Distillery Historic District
Saint Lawrence Food Market
Kensington Market
Bata & The Royal Ontario Museum
The Waterfront
What2Wear
Leg Up on Fashion
Toronto Fashion is head over “heels.” Step into stylish Toronto.
Shopping
Yorkville Area
Bloor St – The city’s heart of haute couture. Stroll Canada’s greatest collections of high-end designers. Don’t miss Holt Renfrew, Toronto’s best dep’t store.
Lole Activewear – 88 Yorkville Avenue – Bold, dynamic colored active wear will inspire you to work out. Then, the outfits are so vibrant they can become outerwear.
Hazelton Lanes – Hidden alleyway of fashion boutiques, don’t miss TNT & 119 Corbo, the European specialty boutique in the Fashion District
Yorkdale Shopping Center – You can get lost among the most designer labels and brands in Canada. With over 270 shops it is truly “ The Centre Of Style”!
Queen St West – stretching along Spadina Ave and King St. Mix of vintage, eclectic & unique trendy fashion. Also great consignment shopping. Value oriented.
Eaton Center Mall – Located on Younge Street – one stop shopping from Saks to the iconic Hudson Bay Dep’t Store. Check out (The Room in Hudson Bay) a well- hidden designer mecca.
Fashion Trends – Bursts of bright, bold and vivid color. Mix in rich texture and add “tennis” to everything you wear day or night… not just a gym shoe, the new outwear shoe. Cosmopolitan Toronto is on the cutting edge of fashion.
Upcoming Events
Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Nov 2-11
Hockey Hall of Fame Inductor Weekend & Legends Classic Nov 8-12
Toronto Christmas Market Nov 15-Dec 23
One of a Kind Show & Sale Nov 22-Dec 2
International Boat Show Jan 12-21
Toronto – a multicultural hip city that has it all. Featuring a huge art and food scene, as well as world class shopping. Touchdown at Pierson International Airport minutes from Hotel X, the most distinguished new hotel in town.
The Library Collection tapped Sandy Mandel & Barbara Winchell of Wear2Where for traveling in style.
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The Library Collection tapped Sandy Mandel and Barbara Winchell of
Wear2Where for traveling in style.
Who invented hip hop? New York. Where do you drink until 4:00 AM? New York. Where can you spend more money on shoes than an apartment? New York. Meet, mix and mingle in the Big Apple for Arthur Murray’s World-O-Rama, March 21st.
Where2Stay
Marriot Marquis –Stay in Times Square in the middle of the action. Breathtaking views from the city’s only revolving restaurant & lounge. Bundle up for their outdoor Broadway Terrace.
Where2Dine
NoMad- So hot it sizzles! Dine in the romantic parlor, glass enclosed atrium or seductive library. Tip – order the chicken w/foie gras for 2
Minetta Tavern – Some things never go out of style. West Village, behind a red velvet curtain is the best burger, fries & martinis (maybe sip after the competition.)
Avra- Hottest be seen place in NY. Buzzing bar – all white dining room. Tip- sit in main room (not downstairs) & Style it up!
The Grill & Pool Room – retro glamour dining. Very high end, reserve in advance
Nightlife
The Campbell Apartment – Hidden in Grand Central – reconfigured to an ornate sophisticated bar. Soaring 25ft. ceilings, stone fireplaces, palm trees, open til 2am
GoldBar – Walls with gold skulls, chandeliers, craft cocktails & DJ’s. Cutting edge
Bathtub Gin – Look for the red light. Enter thru a coffee shop! Discover this 1920s speakeasy style bar. Too much to drink…Take a nap in their ultra large bathtub! Carlyle Hotel – Classic piano bar, sexy & sophisticated. $35 before you order!
Where2Shop
WorldTone Shoes – Every dance shoe from practice to competition- Heaven
Michaels Consignment – 90% off luxury designer clothing – ultimate value
Mariko – Jewelry from floor to ceiling – real & costume. The ultimate bling store!
Kirna Zabete – Luxury woman’s cutting edge concept store in the heart of SoHo
Opening Ceremony – Named after the Olympics, emerging & iconic designers
Arthur Murray tapped Sandy Mandel & Barbara Winchell – Wear2Where for traveling in Style.
Keep your eyes wide shut! Stay “ahead” of fashion, glam it up for the Arthur Murray 13th Annual Dancing with Chicago Celebrities event, March 16.
The big question is always What2Wear?
You can easily go into a store and buy a cocktail dress. But here’s an opportunity to style it up and feel like a celebrity.
Styling Tips &Tricks:
- This is the year of the jumpsuit- it also works for a gala
- Velvet leggings & sequined tops – sensuous fabrics to bring out the movie star quality in you.
- Long dresses can be cut short, tea length or asymmetrically, add jewels &lace embellishments
- Add rhinestone buckles to your pumps –add sparkle
- Don’t follow trends. It’s about what fits your body. A simple black dress looks amazing if it’s cut for you.
- Fashion Tip- Buy in any size. Size 2 can become a 10 and vice versa with the right tailor. The Dress Doctor in Chicago can make anything fit. Anything can be re- designed, changed or modified to create unique outfits.
- Oversized jewelry – wear rhinestone necklaces backwards – dripping down a black backless dress
Where2Shop:
* Designs to Shine – Styles you for competitions and dance attire works for a gala. Expensive & Fabulous
* Aldo – Add sparkle to your shoes, hair &huge array of rhinestones galore. Value Accessory Shopping
*Akira – Playful shimmer & shine attire – huge value
- Top Shop – CB London – specialty designer for the ultra-sexy look. Tight, strapless, bold and daring!!!
- Luxury Garage – High level Consignment unique designers. Jewelry, shoes, purses – one stop shop
” Do a Little Dance,” have a little fun & rock the night away watching your favorite celebrities heat up the dance floor with Arthur Murray pros. It’s Dancing with the Stars Night.
Arthur Murray tapped Sandy Mandel & Barbara Winchell Wear2Where fashion style