This summer, I went bra shopping -- like an adult. I went to a lingerie store, I got measured like a grown-up, and I found a bra that fit. Then, I bought it. And guys, my life changed for the better. With your measurements, you can sleep soundly knowing you can get underwear and clothes that fit.

I'm a huge fan of high quality, well-made, designer clothing and accessories. Unfortunately my wallet doesn't always allow me to indulge as often as I'd like. So how does someone like me, who enjoys the finer things, manage to stay current and on trend while still maintaining my budget? The key is to know when and how to shop both regular and off-price retail. Here are my five tips to getting the most out of your shopping experience.

Every year, fashion-minded people resolve to transform their wardrobes in the hopes of purchasing fewer, higher quality items. From one designer sale shopper to another, here are my tried and true tips for getting that highly covetable investment piece for your wardrobe, for less.

It's truth time: most of us are not superhuman like Victoria Beckham. However, traveling in skin-tight jeans and sky-high Louboutins seems pretty illogical when you're roughing it back in Economy. Here are a few simple ways to travel in comfort and style.

I won entrance into the pre-shop for the highly coveted Margiela collection at H&M the night before it opened to the public. We had four in our group, but it was everyone for themselves on the second floor. I did quite well climbing through racks and saying "sorry" compulsively to trick people into thinking I was polite and not a blood-hungry Margiela fiend.

Like any addict I started small, working my way up from shoes to sequins to vintage novelty anything. Then it began as a means to keep up with the competition: if a blogger was talking about it, I wanted it, or if I thought it would be an upcoming trend, I had to have it. It was at a point where I felt this compulsive need to constantly be checking what was new, and "in", and on the backs of my fashion icons.

There's buying consignment, and then there's buying consignment online. When you shop for items in a store, you can use your five senses to assess ...

Do you have lots of clothing in your closet but feel you have nothing to wear? Most of my clients answer "yes" to this question. Each and everyone one of us from CEOs to stay at home parents have been faced with this dilemma. How many times have you gotten a new outfit, haircut, or makeover and can feel a shift in how you carry yourself as a result? In order to make sure we have a positive impact on ourselves it's important we take time to build our wardrobe appropriately.

I had it all planned. I was going to make so much money selling my clothes. Like anyone else, I maintain that my collection of clothes is damn near priceless. I schlepped my bag to the nearest Kind Exchange with hopes of finally starting that 'Waterfront Condo (a.k.a. the New Pair of Shoes) Fund'. Finally she gave me the number I had been waiting to hear: "$11.56." What?!

It may be over 30 degrees outside, but my mind has already turned to fall fashion. It's one of my favourite fashion seasons. Truth be told, I've already started making purchases. The early bird catches the worm after all! From leather, to lace and all the fun fall styles in between -- here's what is on my radar (and wish list!!)

When it's that time of the month, we females want nothing more than to cuddle up in our snuggie, eat loads of chocolate ice cream, watch the chickiest...