Edmonton: Shower, à la mode
My life changed dramatically after the birth of my first son, but I maintained my sense of style with ease. Stilettos? Almost exclusively. Bimonthly mani/pedi? Not a problem. Shoulder grazing earrings? Yes, of course! It wasn’t until I had twin boys that the words “dry clean only” made me tremble with fear, having given up on wearing anything but cotton T-shirts from American Apparel.
I almost cried for joy when I stepped into Modecor (10428-82 Ave., 780-439-5292), a lifestyle boutique with the attitude of an emporium. First, it carries hard-to-find French fashion labels including, Cop.Copine (shown), IKKS, Bosca and Pablo as well as the Canadian brand Lux & Luster. And they only stock one piece in each size, so you won’t run the risk of bumping into your doppelganger while dining on gourmet burgers at Delux. I also consider Modecor my “shower” store for housewarming parties and bridal and baby showers. (Tip: for baby boys, pick up the simple, but life-saving Pee-pee Teepee, which comes in cute and clever cowboy and surfing prints.) As for my fine fabric phobia, I am once again a regular at my local drycleaners. Welcome back, cashmere, silk and wool. Oh, how I have missed you.
A self-proclaimed accessories junkie who is addicted to shoes, sunglasses and vintage jewellery. Even my mom claims that I “came out of the womb wearing stilettos.” Although my shoe collection (178 pairs and counting) is a definite source of pride, my greatest achievements to date are my three sons, aged two years and under. If you need the scoop on all things fashion in the City of Champions, I’m your gal.
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