Besides my ever so entertaining Ciroc The New Year Evening at Diddy’s Mansion, Miami was a week of non-stop action. I spent most of my time catching up with my dear friend Ania. As usual, we shopped a lot. We spent a full day at Bal Harbour Shops, stocked up on Spring shoes and bought matching Twillys for our Birkins. We even got a chance to check out Lebron’s new retail store Unknwn Miami at Aventura Mall and if there’s one thing besides shopping that I love about Miami, it’s the amazing food options. There aren’t enough days in the week to eat everywhere I wanted to eat, but we managed to squeeze in many delicious meals in my short week stay. We had brunch and dinner at Cecconi’s inside The Soho House, lunch at Makato, celebrated a special birthday at Nobu, pasta at Osterio del Teatro and chop-chop from Chicken Kitchen.

We caught a couple Miami Heat games and scored floor seats. The nightlife was extra crazy this time around. We made our rounds; caught Deadmaus at Fountaine Bleu, Dirty South at Mansion, Neyo at Mokai Lounge, Too Short at Cameo and had an extraordinary night with Rihanna, Weezy & DMX at Liv on Sunday. I’m still asking myself why I left sunny Miami to return home to Toronto. One things for sure, I’ll be back in Miami very soon. xo

Ania & I brunching at Bal Harbour Shops

Ania & I with matching LV Monogram shoes…

Ania & I with our matching Hermes Birkin 35.

Ania & I with our new matching Twillys.

Shopping for my Giuseppe Crystal No Heel Platform Shoes at the Giuseppe Store at Bal Harbour Shops.

Ciroc the New Year at Diddy’s crib…

Brunching at Cecconi’s at the Soho House.

Deadmaus at Fountaine Bleu

Dirty South at Mansion

On my way to Liv on Sunday

The craze at Liv Miami on Sunday

Weezy, Lil Twist, DMX at Liv on Sunday

DJ Irie x Rihanna at Liv on Sunday.

Too Short at Cameo on Tuesday.

Miami Heat!

Weezy at the Miami Heat game

Natasha & I at the game

@SammyJoFruition x @GetJanet x @AniaDanilina at Unknwn Miami at Aventura Mall

I took a trip to Miami to spend New Years and spend time with loved ones. Wishing you and yours a prosperous 2012 filled with love, happiness & success. Stay tuned for updates on my #CIROCTHENEWYEAR night at Diddy’s Miami estate.

The Christmas holidays are my absolute favourite time of year. I love everything about Xmas; the food, the carols, the lights, the family, the love and the wonderful celebration of gift giving. I hosted my 2nd Annual Fashionably Yours Xmas Potluck dinner with my FY staff. Not only am I blessed with a hard working staff, they are each individually unique, stylish, smart, kind and so much fun. I’d like to think it’s partially to do with the fact that they have a super cool boss (lol). At the end of the day, we’re like a little family and I’m the mama. lol.

We exchanged Secret Santa gifts and everyone left with major designer scores. Jaystrut was my Secret Santa (again!), but I gifted each of them with special designer items to suit each their individual styles. Only at a Fashionably Yours X-mas party, does everyone leave with Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Hermes & Gucci. They work hard all year round, so X-mas is my time to spoil them. And then they spoiled me right back. There were tears of joy (Michelle), non-stop laughter (Jaystrut) and a shit load of Gucci (Hoda). We didn’t get any group shots this time, but shout out to Richard, Alison, Kathryn, Hailey & Paula who are a little camera shy. I love my team. xo

OUTFIT: (Yes, I wore red & green). Red sheer blouse (from Mendocino), Topshop green jeans, Hermes Black/Gold H belt & Clic Clak, Chanel necklace & earrings, Matiko leopard wedge boots

Presents from my staff…Christian Louboutin x Chanel books & a Links of London horseshoe charm (because I’m good luck). The books are amazing and will go nicely with the rest of my growing collection of designer coffee table books.

X-mas tree done the Fashionably Yours way…

My little Chloe was anxious to open presents

I was recently asked to give my expertise on “How to Buy the IT Bag” featured in The Toronto Star’s “The Kit Magazine”. The photos of me and my little puppy Chloe were shot on location at Fashionably Yours, my Toronto Designer Consignment Boutique. They asked me to show them some of my favourite iconic ‘It’ bags in my bag collection, including the Celine Mini Luggage Tote, Hermes Orange Birkin 35, Hermes Red Kelly Bag, and a few of my rare Chanel Flap bags. Shout out to Glynnis Map from The Kit for the interview. Check out the feature below…xo

OUTFIT: Armani leather pants, Talula silk blouse, Red Vintage Blazer, Christian Louboutin Leopard Daf Booty, Chanel Necklace, Chanel Mini Phone Case, Hermes Constance Belt, Collier de Chein & Clic Clak

Buy the ‘It’ Bag (photos by Jessica Blaine Smith for The Kit Magazine)

One of my favourite U.S. retailers Intermix opened its first Canadian boutique on Bloor St in Toronto and although they’ve been open since August, I was recently invited to the Official Intermix Canada Launch Party on November 23/11, hosted by The Coveteur at the Airship 37 in the Distillery District. It was well attended by Toronto Fashion’s usual suspects and started off pretty calm until Brooklyn rapper Theophilus London got his hands on the one’s and two’s and turned the party up about a hundred notches. He even managed to get the normally stuffy fashion crowd busting moves on the dance floor (myself & my crew included). I wore a studded piece of Versace for H&M and debuted my Hermes Black Birkin 30 for the occasion. It was another super fun night with my buddy Minna Rhee (Global TV) and my FY lovelies JayStrut & Richard.

OUTFIT: Versace for H&M studded tank, Topshop leggings, BCBG Studded Fringe Belt, Topshop blazer, Michael Kors Watch, Links of London Bracelet, Hermes Clic Clak & Collier de Chein, Chanel necklace & ring, Hermes Black Birkin 30, Alaia Azzedine Black Hiking Boots

My favourite Alaia Azzedine Hiking Boots.

@GetJanet x @MRheeGlobal

Minna Rhee (Global TV News Reporter) x The Coveteur Founders (Erin Kleinberg and Stephanie Mark)

Brooklyn rapper Theophilus London. He’s dope.

Nicola Formichetti of Thierry Mugler visited Toronto’s The Room at The Bay on Tuesday, November 17/11, alongside his creative team & women’s designer Sébastien Peigné. Nicola is not only the Creative Director of Thierry Mugler, he is also the creative consultant for Uniglo, fashion director for Vogue Hommes, Japan and celebrity stylist responsible for the elaborately outrageous album & video style of super star Lady Gaga. That’s quite an impressive resume for a 34 year old who’s budding career has really just begun.

I had chance to chat with him (along with my Fashionably Yours‘ boy JayStrut) and on top of being super talented & undeniably sexy, he was exceptionally gracious and humble.

OUTFIT: Proenza Schouler Blazer, BCBG neon blouse, Armani Leather pants, Hermes Constance Belt, Hermes Red Kelly Bag, Hermes Collier de Chien, Hermes Clic Clak, Hermes Cage D’H Necklace, Christian Louboutin Leopard Daf Booty

LG Fashion Week Day 5 Finale was a crazy zoo, filled with fashion thirsty men & women itching to catch a final glimpse of Canadian fashion. I mainly attended to support my talented friend & NYC designer Lauren Bagliore,  then stayed for the finale closing show of the always entertaining designer Denis Gagnon. Lauren’s show was super edgy as expected, with a lot of cool draping and asymmetrical lines and all the models were wearing my favourite Camilla Skovgaard saw booties. I had a blast catching up with old & new friends and bumping into many of my most fashionable FY consignors. I debuted my Christian Louboutin Leopard Daf Booty Boots along with my orange Birkin & my new favourite Bleulab reversible jeans. Until next season…adios, my fashionable amigos.

OUTFIT: Bleulab Reversible Jeans (military green side), Lumiere blouse (Leigh & Harlow), Topshop trench coat, Hermes Orange Birkin, Hermes Constance belt, Hermes Collier de Chein, Hermes Clic Clak, Chanel watch, earring, necklace & rings, Christian Louboutin Leopard Daf Booty Boots

I enjoyed the Denis Gagnon show with Canadian starlet and FY consignor, Ivana Santilli & my old buddy Dru (R&B singer), previously of R&B group In Essence.

A lovely chat with a super calm Denis Gagnon before the show.

Global TV News visited Fashionably Yours to chat with me about all the wonderful authentic luxury designer bags available for sale in my store and some of my favorite FY finds. The segment was inspired by the launch of Tiffany & Co’s newest handbag collection and the popularity and obsession with the ‘It’ handbag. Lifestyle reporter Minna Rhee interviewed Flare Magazine‘s Fashion Director Liz Cabral at Holt Renfrew, discussed $4000 Celine bags, then wanted to show viewers that they can get luxury for less at Fashionably Yours, where we offer hundreds of authentic designer bags, discounted from 30% – 80% off retail prices. Check out some behind-the-scenes clips from the shoot. A big huge shout out to Minna Rhee, Sandy (the camera man) and Global TV News for taking the time to feature my store. xoxo

To welcome all of the new Global TV viewers, Fashionably Yours is offering 15% OFF ALL ONLINE PURCHASES at FashionablyYours.com. Use discount code: GLOBAL15 upon checkout. Expires Nov 1/11. Now that’s 15% off already drastically reduced prices and includes Chanel & Louis Vuitton!!

GetJanet x Minna Rhee (Global TV Lifestyle Reporter)

Getting miked up. Rocking my new favorite Alexander McQueen leopard skull scarf.

OUTFIT: Bleulab reversible jeans, Topshop asymmetrical blazer, Alexander McQueen scarf, Hermes Constance Belt, Collier de Chien & Clic Clak, Chanel watch, Gucci purse, Camilla Skovgaard saw wedge boots

My dog Chloe, the Fashionably Yours luxury security dog as they call her at Complex Magazine. wearing Gucci collar & camo hoodie.