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Champagne & Cupcakes

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  • Posted by Tim
  • April 23, 2008

Rating: 3.0/5 (8 votes cast)

Champagne and CupcakesFinally - dresses and cupcakes together at last! Such is the promise of the new boutique Champagne & Cupcakes near Queen and Dovercourt in the space that used to be the long-shuttered Mood in Wood.

Toronto designer Caroline Lim just opened the store last Saturday and already dresses have been flying off the shelf to those looking for something to wear to grad, the prom or yet another wedding.

When I first saw the name stenciled on the front glass window I thought that this could be the answer to my shopping nightmares - you know, the ones where my better half and I trudge from store to store in search of the perfect dress. Here, she could try on dresses to her heart's content. And what would I do? Eat cupcakes of course.

As it turns out, the cupcake reference here is more of a metaphor than a smorgasborg. The idea behind the name is to evoke a sense of affordable luxury. Like cupcakes. Dresses here range from $79-$200 and custom outfits can also be arranged for prices starting at $250.

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All dresses are designed in house by Lim in her basement studio. Lingerie and jewellery are also available, all sourced from South Korea.

What about the cupcakes? Looks can be deceiving. In the middle of the store is a big plate of cupcakes. Green ones. Purple ones. Oranges ones. Some with chocolate sprinkles. But sadly, none of the edible variety. All of the cupcakes are courtesy of Vancouver's Open Sundaes. It's all just a fun way to package bubble bath and Champagne & Cupcakes is the first store in Toronto to carry the line.

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Does anyone know the price range for the dresses and lingerie?

Posted by: krystyn at April 24, 2008 12:06 AM

Someone should sue for false advertising.

Posted by: David Oliver [TypeKey Profile Page] at April 24, 2008 2:33 AM

Hey Krystyn,

Thanks for asking....the dresses are $79-$200 and the lingere is $49 per bra and panty set. Hope to see you soon!

Posted by: Caroline at April 24, 2008 6:17 PM

really tacky stuff

Posted by: Anonymous at April 29, 2008 5:05 AM

Looks adorable, I can't wait to check the store out!

Posted by: Pam at May 6, 2008 2:53 AM

Now I just feel sad when I walk past, and know that there aren't cupcakes inside...

Posted by: Catherine at May 9, 2008 5:01 PM

I thought they had some great designs! Great fit to the body and amazing prices for the quality.

Posted by: Annie at May 9, 2008 9:56 PM

for all those ppl who are making a big deal about the cupcakes not being there....maybe she's doing u cows a favor. lol! on a serious note tho.....the store is amazing. keep the good work. i'll be sure that the girls will drop by and pick up a few pieces soon!

Posted by: Anonymous at May 10, 2008 1:42 AM

Dresses that are pretty and affordable? You don't say. They look adorable, unlike all the "trendy" (*cough*--ugly--*cough*) clothes in "popular" stores. I will be sure to check this store out.

Posted by: Kat at May 14, 2008 2:36 AM

Dresses that are pretty and affordable? You don't say. They look adorable, unlike all the "trendy" (*cough*--ugly--*cough*) clothes in "popular" stores. I will be sure to check this store out.

Posted by: Kat at May 14, 2008 2:36 AM

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