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Happy 30th birthday, Kate Middleton! From Queen Elizabeth to Princess Diana, we take a look at what it’s like to be 30 and royal

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Photography by Keystone/Getty Images, Jayne Fincher/Princess Diana Archive/Getty Images, Indigo/Getty Images

Today, one of our favourite royals and style icons turns 30 years old. Happy birthday, Kate Middleton! While there are rumours of celebrations at a private ‘80s-themed party tonight, yesterday the duchess was in the public eye—on the red carpet at the War Horse London premiere. (And most of us would certainly accept that black lace Temperley dress as an early birthday present!) Read more »


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Golden age: 100 years of L’Oréal

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A 1963 ad for Elnett Satin hairspray.

Global cosmetic titan L’Oréal is officially a centenarian. The French brand can trace its humble beginnings back to hair dye cooked up in chemist Eugène Scheuller’s Parisian apartment. While one of its first products created for the public was a tanning oil (quelle horreur), today the company holds a patent on a sunscreen stabilzer, which speaks to its long-standing relevance.–Lesa Hannah

Anna Cipollone takes a look back at the big milestones in L’Oréal’s 100 years of history. Click on the images below to read the story.


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Toronto: All dolled up

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BARBIE BY DAVID DIXON. Photography by Jess Baumung

BARBIE BY DAVID DIXON. Photography by Jess Baumung

Prolific fashion muse Barbie turns 50 this year and in honour of the style icon’s birthday, a line-up of top designers collaborated with Mattel to bring Barbie’s luxe life of mansions, convertibles and lavish wardrobe options into reality. The long list includes Volkswagen, Calvin Klein, Michael Kors and Diane von Furstenberg. There’s also Canadian content from David Dixon, Cake and Town Shoes.

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