Fashion items for dogs and cats is fast becoming a must have, especially if you like to look good and also like to take your pampered pet with you wherever you may go, so it’s best to know what the hottest fashions for pets are.

Gone are the days when you would just dress your pet in some sort of jersey and that’s it; now there are diamond studded and pearl collars that any pampered pooch shouldn’t be seen without. Not only are pets dressed up, but they are wearing designer clothes made in all sorts of amazing styles - styles you never thought an animal could wear. People, especially famous people, are dressing their animals in everything from dresses to coats and rocker shirts; many celebs have even put sunglasses on their pets (one might find that a bit silly) and everyone, who loves them, loves the way they dress their dogs.

While you might think that putting sunglasses on your pet is a little weird, another hot fashion for pets is shoes and even these come in many different and amazing styles. Who would have thought of shoes for a dog before celebs started dressing their pets in all sorts of things!

It doesn’t matter what type of pet you have or what type of person you are, you will be sure to find something that catches your attention, whether your dog is butch or dainty, or whether you are looking for a raincoat or pajamas for your pet, you will find all. While clothes are all the rage for pets, they are not the only hot fashion for animals. Designer kennels have become really popular, and many people are having uniquely designed houses and mansions for their furry friends. Other things that are popular are brands of flea and tick shampoos and medications such as Frontline Plus. After all, you can’t have your pet covered in fleas while dressed in high fashion pieces.

Canada has a style of it’s own and thanks to the 2010 Winter Olympics, it’s back on the map as an uber-cool place to visit and shop. List the top boutiques in Vancouver to go shopping!

Vancouver is one of the largest cities in Canada and has been the center of attraction due to the 2010 Winter Olympics. This means that if you are a tourist planning to go to this wonderful place, then you will need to know what shopping boutiques Vancouver has to offer. So, this a small list of wonderful boutiques to visit, and if you seek more than are listed you may visit Canada 411 which helps you find anything you need in Canada. 

While in Vancouver, you would most likely want to do a bit of shopping and buy a few things for friends and family back home. There are many boutiques in Vancouver that will meet any shopaholic’s approval.  There are boutiques of every kind and there is sure to be one that will suit your budget. There are many malls in Vancouver where you can find any type of boutique you might be looking for, and if you seem to be having trouble finding anything at all in the malls, then you can arrange to be taken on a guided tour of the shopping center.

Among some of the boutiques that you can visit are: The Umbrella Shop which sells lovely printed ties and umbrellas with many interesting designs; there is also Something Blue Vancouver for women, who are planning to marry in Vancouver and need a beautiful wedding gown. Vancouver is not only a place that has wonderful boutiques for adults, there is also a wonderful store called Kaboodles Toy Store, which has everything your child could want. There are also many other clothing boutiques, especially baby boutiques, which sell beautiful baby and toddler outfits with various character prints.

So, when touring Vancouver, you won’t have trouble finding many wonderful boutiques that will impress anyone, and if you don’t manage to visit them all in one vacation or visit, it gives you a good excuse to return to Vancouver for another shopping spree.

Here is a list of 10 of Toronto’s highest rated fashion boutiques in no particular order. Enjoy.

• Propaganda. 686 Yonge St., Toronto

A great place to buy clothing from real Canadian designers. Cool clothing, jewelry, and accessories. The owner, Regina, has a serious eye for style and is conscious of the needs of the more ’socially aware’ fashionista, focusing on Canadian designers and running the store in the greenest way possible.

• Zara.50 Bloor West, Toronto

 Zara sells fashionable clothing, both dressy and casual, for women, along with more street-friendly wear for the younger ladies, all at reasonable prices.

• Want Boutique. 1454 Yonge St., Toronto

Want sells dresses for all occasions, from proms to parties, and are renowned for their unique cocktail dresses and friendly staff.

• Nathalie Rose and co. 1015 Queen St East, Toronto

A cool little store that focuses on Toronto-based designers, and hand-made handicrafts. This is a place more for the indie connoisseur. You’ll be hard pressed to find the things they sell here anywhere else in the city.

• Gotstyle. 489 King St. West, Toronto

Quality men’s clothing, excellent selection and honest staff. Enough said.

• Style Xchange. 181 Yonge St., Toronto

Quality store that carries G-star, Diesel, Energie, Miss Sixty and Mackage clothing for both guys and girls.

• Augustina Boutiques Ltd. 138 Cumberland St, Toronto

A boutique for the more discerning of girly girls. A beautiful store with fine jewelry, warm sweaters, feminine undergarments and dresses for just about all occasions.

• Lileo.  55 Mill St., Toronto

A fairly high end fashion boutique. No bargains, but a great selection of name brands, some of which you won’t find elsewhere in the city. Also carries a good range of eco and organic fashion, and the helpful and knowledgeable staff will help you navigate the almost intimidating range.

• Freedom Clothing. 939 Bloor St. West, Toronto

Stylish, well-priced, and run by local independent designers. Proper.

• Fashion Crimes. 322 1/2 Queen St West, Toronto

Huge range of styles, great dresses and friendly, well-informed and motivated staff. Includes dresses by local designer, Pam Chorley.

There are a lot of websites that can give you more info, but one, 411 Canada, stands put apart from the rest with its detailed information on everything Canadian. If I were you, I’d probably check that one first before I try anywhere else.