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To turtleneck or not to turtleneck? 5 picks in defence of this jugular-warming winter essential

By Carli Mia Stephens-Rothman | December 5th, 2011 | 9:00 am

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Middle: The writer, over turtlenecked.

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Baby, it’s cold outside. And we mean really cold. Not that scenic kind of “snow globe” cold, where everyone goes ice-skating wearing cable knit sweaters and sips gaily on hot chocolate, like in the Old Navy commercials. Rather, it’s that kind of cold where people curse under their breath when they first step outside, and take a cab to otherwise walkable destinations, spiking their hot chocolates on the sly as a means to survive the day.

Sadly, this kind of cold causes many of us to abandon all concepts style. “Oh? You don’t like this oversized puffer?” In that same vein, a fashion-friend tweeted this week that he was “disregarding trends, [and] embracing turtlenecks.”
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Why most girls hate wearing pantyhose (and 4 picks you might actually like!)

By Carli Mia Stephens-Rothman | November 8th, 2011 | 10:00 am

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For some, wearing pantyhose can be as unpleasant as getting a filling. They’re tight, they itch, and they’re a real hassle to get on and off. On last week’s episode of Dexter, a less-than-refined Debra Morgan wonders if anyone has ever died from “crotch asphyxiation.” Although we’re certain that no one has—yet—we can definitely relate. But with the temps drop, drop, dropping, we’ve come to realize that our beloved leg-baring days are nearly over. So when, exactly, are we expected to officially bust out the nylons? When it reaches 5 C? –3 C? Once the snow falls?
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6 fun and functional underwear styles to enjoy before dusting off the thermal long johns

By Carli Mia Stephens-Rothman | September 29th, 2011 | 11:30 am

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Jeremy Scott runway shot by Peter Stigter

Knickers. Skivvies. Gotch. Unmentionables. No matter what you call them, odds are you wear them. Most of us wear underwear for practical reasons. After all, no one likes a breeze where the sun don’t shine. But as the sun shines less and less, and Autumn sneaks up on the sly, take advantage of these last few weeks of warmish weather. Underwear can be both fun and functional, especially while the temps stay mild.

Before you dust off those thermal long johns and begin your leg-shaving hiatus for the season, have some fun in the cutest, most covetable panties of 2011.

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TIFF 2011: Learn how not to pose for the photog from these celeb gaffes

By Carli Mia Stephens-Rothman | September 7th, 2011 | 10:30 am

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Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise shot by James Devaney/Getty Images

It’s that time again. Toronto has rolled out the red carpet for an army of A-listers, all flocking to TIFF looking their most flashbulb-friendly. Sure, everybody has a “good side” in photographs, but no one works their angles (or, wrecks their angles, depending on who you ask) quite like a VIP.

Couture-clad celebutantes poised in the same goofy positions, doing the same silly faces, and looking all-around stupid for the paparazzi’s pleasure. So, which repellent poses take the cake? We’re all familiar with the traditional hand-on-hip and shoulder-peek-over, but FASHION has assembled a list of the top five posing offenses, and their frequent perpetrators, with tips on how to avoid making the same photo faux pas yourself.

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Lookbook Cookbook: The new website changing oh-so-skinny model stereotypes one sugary dessert at a time

By Carli Mia Stephens-Rothman | August 23rd, 2011 | 12:00 pm

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Photography by Jessica Milan

Tearing pages from magazines to admire the willowy worth of the models within, you can’t help but wonder what, if anything, are these women actually eating? What’s their secret? In a word? Dessert.

Well, we’re sure “exercise” and “genetics” must have something to do with it. But even the most blessed beanpoles are known to enjoy the sweet stuff too.

According to model-turned-photographer Jessica Milan, it’s all about picking the right sweets. After trading the catwalk for the camera, she still stands at a super-slender six feet tall, which means she still gets asked what, if anything, she’s eating to stay so svelte.

And so, to put the “most models don’t eat” theory to bed, she created Lookbook Cookbook, a website featuring fun, natural baking recipes that are free of gluten, dairy, meat, and, therefore, guilt. Feast your eyes on, yes, real models doing real damage on treats like raw almond halva, strawberry mousse, and chocolate-chip banana pancakes.

Too good to be true? The proof is in the pudding– er, the slideshow. Today, Milan shares three of her favourite recipes—and photo shoots—with FASHION.

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Ones to watch: Jessica Mary Clayton illuminates the greyscale

By Carli Mia Stephens-Rothman | June 1st, 2011 | 12:15 pm

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Photography by John Lee/Digital Fabrik

After having spent most of her formative years in daylong dusk—she was raised in Alberta and studied for a time in Finland—Jessica Mary Clayton now brightens our fashion landscape by illuminating the oh-so-standard palette.

Against too many blacks, whites and a mess of monochrome, Clayton’s most recent line plays a lively riff on the classic prototype. Her latest collection features a broader greyscale, a scheme well known and well loved by many Canadians. Done by Clayton though, grey is translated with a sweeter, softer spin.
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Nicole Richie hit Toronto to celebrate with TNT. We’ve got a Q&A!

By Carli Mia Stephens-Rothman | May 13th, 2011 | 2:05 pm

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Nicole Ritchie shot by Jenna Marie Wakani

Last night, the stylish set filled the new TNT flagship at Toronto’s Hazelton Lanes in Yorkville to celebrate the store’s 20th anniversary as well as to peep the brand new multileveled shopping emporium, which has expanded to 18,000 square feet. That means even more space for ultra-covetable merch from Helmut Lang, The Row, Theyskens’ Theory and more! Across the sprawling space, homegrown likes of Greta Constantine, Payne, and Camille and Laurence were all on hand to debut their newest collections and raise a glass (and a pretty penny) in honour of the Toronto Fashion Incubator.

While the soirée seemed to attract just about every designer, socialite and fashion personality around⎯even Dan Levy came home from LaLa land to make an appearance!⎯the real star of the night was deb-cum-designer Nicole Richie, who hit the town to promote her lines House of Harlow and Winter Kate. We snatched her away from legions of adoring fans to chat about all things style and asked if a Canadian collab could be in the works!
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