By: Sara Koonar

Not sure what to wear this Valentine’s Day? We got you covered, from the bad b*tch to the girly girl! This V-Day knock him dead with one of our signature AdornedMagazine.com looks.
Scenario #1:
You have always had a thing for your best friend (let’s name him John) John. But, for some reason you are too chicken to make a move. This Valentine’s Day neither of you have a date and decide to keep each other company. He suggests dinner at your favourite restaurant, they have the best grilled …

By: Simone Castello
Hey Fashionistas!
Looking for something fun and economical to do this weekend? Why not treat yourself and indulge in some of the smart yet chic happenings during Frugal Fashion Week in Toronto! Taking place along the city’s Queen West neighbourhood from July 23-26, events will feature everything from a Midnight Madness sale and Vintage fashion show at the Social, to a Shop Crawl and Frugalista Brunch at WQW Underground Boutique.
So, if you’ve been a good recessionista over the past few months, put your money to good use and spoil …

By: Simone Castello

Tunics made their entry into the western fashion scene about five years ago. I remember the moment like it was yesterday, because the only thought that went through my mind at the time was “Finally, I can unpack the kurtas.”
What a lot of people don’t realize is that these light summer must-haves were part of Indian fashion culture well before every western fashionista got their hands on one.
The tunic is a western take on the Indian kurta, which were traditionally worn by men and women over pijama pants, …

By: Sara Koonar
It is no secret that celebrities influence fashion culture. From Audrey Hepburn’s little black dress to Lady Gaga’s no-pants parties, we can’t help but get caught up in what they are wearing. Thus, we at Adorned decided to create a bi-weekly review of Hollywood’s best dressed. The greatest part is you can join in and comment on what you think of their outfits. This week we take a look at Drew Barrymore.

Drew arrives at the premiere of HBO Films’ “Grey Gardens” held at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre on April …

By: Sara Koonar

Andre Benjamin or as he is more commonly known, Andre 3000 of Outkast, brightened up the room when he walked into his cocktail party at Holt Renfrew Tuesday night in his bright pink over-die button-down Benjamin Bixby shirt. The party debuted his Spring/Summer 09 collection and the brand’s launch at Holts.

His logo, a hot-air balloon, represents the adventure the line will take its buyers on every season. This season the balloon takes us to colonial India.

Benjamin took the time to talk to each attendee about his latest collection.

“I …

By: Katherine Wellman
I’m a people watcher. I have been since I can remember. I have distinct memories of my mother telling me not to stare at people when I was younger and I never really learned. I have been called on it by many of my friends who catch me staring at people on buses, in restaurants and on the street.
When I was in university I actually couldn’t study in  the student centre or places where people walked by regularly because I would just stare at them and wouldn’t get …

By: Katherine Wellman

Tracy, the general manager of a busy Toronto restaurant, freely admits that she has no sense of style. Her demanding job caused her wardrobe and confidence to suffer, so she turned to a personal shopper.
“I have no style,” Tracy said. “I’m 37 years old and most of the time I dress like a 17-year-old high schooler.”
In today’s busy corporate world, more and more people, like Tracy, are finding they don’t have time to shop and update their appearance. Personal shoppers are helping people save time, money, look their …

By: Sara Koonar
I saw Confessions of a Shopaholic on Wednesday, a film about a girl who can’t drop her shopping habit, and it got me thinking. We are in a recession and not too many of us can afford to buy a new pair of pink pumps just for the fun of it. Many of us are swimming in credit card debt because of our urge to splurge. Here are four easy steps to take if you find yourself in a Shopaholic situation. I hope they help!

1. De-clutter: I have …