SHOPNYLA has been a Rosedale staple for almost five years, but it recently moved to a larger storefront to house its New York (NY) and Los Angeles (LA) wares in a minimal, Miami-inspired space.

Co-owner Andria Boyd makes a trip once a month each to NYC and LA to pick up lines like Catherine Malandrino , Helmut Lang , Missoni , Current/Elliott , Tucker, Parker, and plenty of J Brand jeans. "Our clothes are feminine, playful, and airy--like a vacation!" says Boyd.

The clothes definitely have a more casual vibe, but the lines are clean and the fabrics luxurious. There are soft cottons for sleepy days, like black Splendid harem capris ($98), thin James Perse basics ($60--$125), heather-gray open-back JET tanks ($95), and the lovely line Kain ($98--$125), which has a variety of tops, from an utra-long electric-orange number to a one-pocket cobalt tee.

Outerwear is covered, too, like the massive peplum Line sweater ($165) and the black wool Vince boyfriend blazer ($570), and some nice leathers--my favourites include Line's ruffle-necked jacket ($600), Blank 's skinnies ($250), and Veda's to-die-for asymmetrical motorcycle jacket with knit panels ($895).

Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent is a stand-out brand carried by the shop--her fancy-wear is always amazing, whether it's a one-shouldered feather-patterned black and celadon silk frock ($490) or a strapless black silk jumpsuit ($525).

Another brand I'd never heard of but was delighted to discover here is Amanda Uprichard --her silk dresses are extremely simple, but breathtaking in their dazzling colours and timeless cuts. Pick out a broad t-shirt dress in emerald, ice, or navy ($275), or a chic little ruffle-front fuschia cocktail dress ($235). Sling a Foley + Corinna tote ($495--$595) over your shoulder and you're ready to go.

I can't make it out to Los Angeles or New York that often, but SHOPNYLA will definitely tide me over until then.

Photos by Jason Tavares