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Denis Gagnon presented his Spring 2010 collection yesterday at Montreal Fashion Week (more to come on that soon). The starting point for the line was zippers, a theme blown out on the custom-designed Aldo footwear that Gagnon created with stylist YSO. (Gallery after the jump.) Read the rest of this entry »
When our Toronto blogger Connie Ng mentioned that designer Jessica Biffi was really into nail art and had even given her a little demo on their afternoon out, we were hard pressed to say no. Read on for a little DIY action. Read the rest of this entry »
Balmain, Kenzo and Dior are among the many fashion designers who have been playing with studs and beading this season. Bags, shoes, jackets and jeans have all been revamped with this heavy metal look, transforming sweet and demure into strong and bold. Women everywhere seem to have fallen in love with this look, and I am one of them. Read the rest of this entry »
Would you sleep in this outfit? Photography by Peter Stigter
Multi-faceted quirk Miranda July is having her wedding dress designed by her friends at Rodarte. More important, perhaps, is that her fiancé has Rodarte jammies. What do you think those look like? [WWD]
We’re still waiting on confirmation on who’ll be taking the helm at Nina Ricci. (Peter Copping, says the rumour.) The ousted Olivier Theyskens is said to be going to Halston. We have mixed feelings about this. [Hint]
Don’t want to splash out on Madonna’s mink Shu Uemura lashes? Here’s a mascara fake-out. [The Beauty Stop, via All About the Pretty]
Beauty brand Stila is currently “refinancing.” Keep your fingers crossed for them. [Fashionista]
There are some clothing items we’ve purchased that are well-worn, well-loved and that cause a bit of heartbreak when we realize it’s time to let them go. But the truth is, those few precious pieces make up only a fraction of what’s in our closets.
Montagne Jeunesse face masks. Photography by James Lourenço
I have a confession: The seemingly permanent real estate that the blackheads on my nose have claimed makes me fear they’ll never go away and I’ll have to start referring to them as freckles to avoid the shame of being a beauty director with clogged pores. Even with a finely applied layer of foundation I can’t hide them—a midday shine gives me away, uncovering my dirty little secret. So, in utter despair and, I’m not going to lie, 11 months of unwanted abstinence, I booked a facial ($95) with Jennifer Cueto, aesthetician for Concepts Salon & Spa (60 Bloor St. W., 416-922-1558, conceptstoronto.com).
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I want to go to there: Jimmy Choo for Hunter boots. [The Supermelon]
Man we wish we got the Sundance Channel: They’ve got Karl, Marc and Yves (oh yeah, we’re totally on a first name basis) every night this week. [LATimes]
DIY Margiela, plus Paul Smith shows you how to customize an old shirt and Vivienne Westwood loads on budget tips like using a kercheif as underwear. [Guardian]
The seed was planted when a funeral-themed party had me on the phone midday, trading up a lunch break for a fashion quest, locating a black half-cap and veil in one of Halifax’s goldmine vintage shops. A few bobby pins later, and I’m hooked. Headpieces, with their drama, vintage appeal and immediate elegance, are my foible. Read the rest of this entry »
I have three weeks off work, it’s been minus 36 degrees outside for much too long and the view from my bedroom window is obstructed with ice crystals. Cabin fever has officially taken hold and the other day I found myself standing in front of my closet with a pair of scissors.
By Jennifer Campbell
Though we’ve started peppering our site with the signs of spring fashion, one look out the window will tell you that we’re still in the throes of winter. Luckily for us, designers sent superbly oversized knits down the fall runways.
In the same vein, designer and founding editor of theconveyorbelt.com Terri Potratz has created a line of eco-aware knits to keep out the chill. Larry is a collection of chunky scarves, shawls and cowls hand-knit with B.C. alpaca by Potratz herself.
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