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Not every day can be casual Friday. Thankfully, Toronto is home to a number of big-name retailers and independent boutiques that carry smart suits and other tasteful wardrobe staples for well-dressed women. Channel your inner working girl and shop for office appropriate attire at these women’s wear stores.

The Toronto Food and Wine Festival takes over Evergreen Brick Works this weekend for a whirlwind of gastronomical delight, from dinner parties hosted by internationally renowned chefs to the Grand Pavilion, a culinary smorgasbord which invites food and drink creators to tout dishes and beverages for eager passersby. Yeah, we're excited too. Meanwhile, here is your get-stoked guide to some of the local talent showin’ up.

Much to our delight, Monica Heisey (aka Torontonian extraordinaire) is also a self-proclaimed professional park-dweller. The irreverent young creative took us through the day of a breakout author and park-hang expert: after popping by TYPE to sign a few copies of her new collection I Can’t Believe It’s Not Better, Monica hits the nearby Trinity Bellwoods or Christie Pits – and here’s where she stops for a quick picnic upgrade.