Toronto’s neighbourhood of Rosedale is one of the chicest areas in the city. From hip restaurants and upscale fitness studios, to beauty boutiques and designer-filled shops, Rosedale is a destination full of underrated places to spend your time.

Rich in history, beautiful buildings line the street of Yonge. And in one of the most beautiful heritage buildings that grace the stretch is the newly relocated CLEMENTINE’S.

Expertly curated by mother-daughter duo Christina and Kelly McDowell, CLEMENTINE’S is a luxury concept shop that features curated fashion, home, and design.

The shop’s beginnings trace back to Christina, who previously worked with Holt Renfrew as an image consultant and national spokesperson. Five years ago, both Christina and Kelly, who was working in marketing at the time, decided to leave their jobs to embark on a new adventure. And CLEMENTINE’S was born.

Today the boutique, which previously offered luxury resale, focuses on contemporary collections, niche luxury labels, female-driven brands, and design-forward home accessories and apothecary from around the world.

With a keen eye and attention to detail, CLEMENTINE’S offerings are cohesive and edited to perfection.

But what makes CLEMENTINE’S so special is Christina and Kelly’s relationships with their designers and customers.

In their five years of business, the two have grown a loyal following of fans through personalized shopping experiences and sincere interactions.

Many of the pieces that you’ll find in-store are made in limited runs.

Collaborating with revered Canadian designers like UNTTLD and Narces, CLEMENTINE’S is able to offer truly unique pieces.

The store also has its own private label, which focuses on beautiful styles dreamt up by Christina and Kelly themselves.

Take, for instance, the beautiful line of CLEMENTINE’S x MEROTTO jackets, made in Toronto with suede sourced from Germany and dyed in Italy.

While you’ll find luxury designer pieces upwards of $2000 and hand-hammered pot pourri lava rocks for $225, Christina and Kelly also hand select more accessible contemporary labels like IRO, Vince, and Velvet by Graham and Spencer.

The store is ever-changing, with a constant stream of new pieces and styles flowing into the store.

Whether you’re looking for a personalized shopping experience or just strolling the neighbourhood, CLEMENTINE’S is worth a visit.

Visit CLEMENTINE’S at 1054 Yonge Street, or shop them online at clementinesluxury.com.

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When it comes to beauty, the city is teeming with incredible brands and boutiques to shop. But one shop that stands out amongst the rest is Gee Beauty, a multigenerational family-owned business that has become a go-to for skincare and beauty enthusiasts across the city.

Located in the neighbourhood of Rosedale, Gee Beauty was founded by Miriam Gee, a professional makeup artist and beauty expert; and her three daughters, Natalie, Celene, and Stephanie.

Since opening in 2005 the store has amassed a loyal following that has allowed the brand to expand from a single beauty outpost to a Miami Beach location, lifestyle boutique 6 by Gee Beauty, an annual Muskoka pop-up, and a thriving online destination. Not to mention, an in-house makeup line that can be found in the bags of makeup professionals and cool girls everywhere.

Just recently, Gee Beauty underwent a stunning makeover.

While popped up in Muskoka, the women of Gee Beauty took the opportunity to show its flagship some love, making the store brighter and easier to browse.

World-class brands like Goop, Tata Harper, Sunday Riley, Joanna Vargas, and more line one wall of the store.

A new, sleek centre table features the latest and greatest Gee Beauty has to offer.

Across the way are Gee Beauty’s beauty stations.

Here visitors can have their makeup done, complimentary with a purchase of $150+ Gee Beauty Cosmetics; attend a masterclass, hosted throughout the year; or brush up on their makeup skill with the help of Gee’s experts.

Tucked away in the corner is a mini-studio, where shoppers are invited to selfie in mirror or lay out their favourite products for an Instagram moment.

Also new to the store are interactive iPads for shopping. Visitors can browse products online (first time online shoppers get 10% off their purchase and can pick up their goodies in-store that day) and book appointments on the spot.

This October, Gee’s annual Kisses For A Cause Initiative is back.

For the 7th time, the ladies at Gee Beauty have teamed up with Rethink Breast Cancer for five limited-edition pink products: a Super Sweet Gloss, Rose Gua Sha Scraping Massage Tool, Gee Thing Lipstick, Rose Jade Roller, and a Bois Vanille 6 By Gee Beauty candle.

50% of the sales from the Kisses For A Cause beauty collection will go straight to Rethink Breast Cancer.

Shoppers can also participate in the initiative by sharing a picture in the #GeeKissesForACause Mirror, or snapping a picture of your kisses and Gee’s lipstick and tag @GeeBeauty on Instagram with the hashtag #GeeKissesForACause —Gee Beauty will donate $2 per mention.

Visit the Toronto Gee Beauty boutique in Rosedale at 2 Roxborough St. West in Toronto, or visit Gee online at geebeauty.ca.

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Rosedale is arguably one of Toronto’s chicest neighbourhoods. Located just north of Yorkville on Yonge, this walkable and beautiful stretch of the city is definitely one worth checking out. With the weather finally warming up, why not take yourself out on a stroll to explore?

These are 8 of the coolest and chicest spots to check out in Rosedale!

Spinco

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If you’re looking for a crazy good sweat session, make sure you stop in at Spinco. The mega successful chain’s location in Rosedale is not only gorgeous but it’s not cramped like other studios can be. At Spinco, you clip in and ride to the beat of the music and you do so as a team with the other riders. With the lights low, and beats high and loud, every ride is an experience!

Pantry

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In Toronto’s more beautiful and expensive areas, your food options can get pricy really quick. Situated at the corner of Roxborough and Yonge, Pantry is a quick service restaurant that serves up delicious and quality eats with reasonable prices. As a gal who is always on the go, I definitely appreciate a speedy meal and at Pantry, you’re in and out in a flash!

Greenhouse Juice Co.

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If you haven’t heard of Greenhouse Juice Co. yet, then allow me to introduce you to your newest obsession. Highly respected and revered in Toronto, this cold-pressed juice company makes even the greenest veggies taste amazing. At Greenhouse’s adorable OG location on Macpherson (just off of Yonge), expect to shop not only all the juice, but also the brands delicious Plant Protein Bars!

Want Apothecary

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If minimal luxury is your jam, then do not miss out on Want Apothecary. With two locations north of Bloor, beautiful apothecary items and expertly curated designer fashions are never too far away. The retailer stocks brands like Byredo, Grown Alchemist, and Susanne Kaufmann. Even if you’re doing some harmless window shopping, this store needs to be on your radar!

Gee Beauty

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Located on Roxborough right next to Pantry is Gee Beauty and it’s there where you’ll shop the the best skincare and beauty brands all under one roof. Gee offers brands like Joanna Vargas, Dr. Barbara Sturm, Tata Harper, and Goop to name a few. In addition to all the goodies in-store, I suggest stopping by to indulge in a luxe skincare treatment, too!

Aesop Skincare

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Obviously I have a thing for luxe skincare and no list would be complete without mentioning Aesop. This Australian brand is known worldwide for its hair, skin, and body products. There are three Aesop locations in Toronto to shop at, but in my opinion, the brands Rosedale location just feels extra special. One thing I absolutely love about Aesop is that passers-by can sample lotions even without having to set foot in the store!

Harvest Wagon

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Who doesn’t love a glam grocery shopping experience? I sure do and that’s why when I’m in Rosedale I make sure to stop by Harvest Wagon located at Yonge and Scrivener Square. This gourmet grocery store isn’t just gorgeous on the outside, but it’s even more charming once inside. No matter what you’re looking for