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From the faux bobs at Dior to Christophe Josse’s glitter eyebrows, we present 4 of our favourite beauty trends from couture week

By Paige Dzenis | February 3rd, 2012 | 10:00 am

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Photography by Peter Stigter

Couture week has come to a close and we have a few brief moments to absorb this last showing of Spring trends before moving on to a new season. Next week, Fall 2012 presentations begin in New York (and we’ll be there!) so until then, let’s look back at the beauty from Paris.

While we’ve already fallen in love with the blue nails and eyes at Chanel and wondered if Jean Paul Gaultier’s homage to Amy Winehouse was apropos, there’s much more beauty to obsess over. Indeed, couture week is known for celebrating the avant-garde—what, the faces fully painted in pastel brights at Alexis Mabille didn’t convince you? We scoured the shows and uncovered a handful of new beauty trends you’ll actually want to try at home.

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Beauty

Rose does Joe Fresh! Michelle loves bright nails! Our 4 beauty picks from the Screen Actors Guild Awards

By Paige Dzenis | January 31st, 2012 | 11:00 am

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It seemed like many were playing it safe on the red carpet at the Screen Actors Guild Awards this weekend. The dresses were pretty, but there was nothing overtly jaw-dropping, and in terms of beauty the trend seemed to lean towards keeping it simple. Dare we say that the stars (and their stylists!) are holding back until the Oscars? We’ll have to wait until February 26 to find out. But until then, here are four looks that managed to stand out:

Rose Byrne does Joe Fresh! »
Michelle Williams’ bright nails! »
Ashlee Simpson’s short and sculpted hair! »
Dianna Agron’s fishtail braid! »
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Scene » Red carpet

Who wore it best? View our top 8 picks from the Screen Actors Guild Awards red carpet and vote for your favourite

By Randi Bergman | January 30th, 2012 | 10:30 am

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Oh, how we love red carpet season. It seems that weekly, we’re showered with stunning photos of Hollywood’s A-List showing off like it’s nobody’s business. (Well, actually, it is our business.) At last night’s Screen Actors Guild Awards, it seemed that this year’s nominees and stars were channeling their onscreen roles, with Michelle Williams in a va-va-voom lace Valentino, Shailene Woodley in a Hawaiian-esque floral-print L’wren Scott, and Emma Stone in a retro-shaped Alexander McQueen cocktail number. So, who wore it best? Check out our top 8 and vote for your favourite.

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Quotable: Sorry ladies, but Valentino thinks Lady Gaga’s style is not for you

By FASHION Staff | December 1st, 2011 | 11:30 am

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In today’s GOOP newsletter, Gwyneth Paltrow gave readers a preview of the virtual Valentino museum that will open to the world on Monday. She also included an interview with Valentino Garavani and his business partner Giancarlo Giammetti, which discussed how the museum came to be, their inspirations, and little bit of coveted fashion advice from Valentino himself:

Q: What should a woman never wear?
A: “Lady Gaga’s clothes.”

Beauty

Runway to red carpet: Jennifer Morrison’s Valentino-inspired braid at The Muppets premiere

By Paige Dzenis | November 15th, 2011 | 9:00 am

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Jennifer Morrison photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage. Valentino Spring 2012 photo by Peter Stigter.

Though she has yet to be styled in a fairytale ensemble for an episode of Once Upon A Time, Jennifer Morrison delivered a very medieval-come-modern look on her own at this weekend’s The Muppets movie premiere. The braided style is undoubtedly inspired by Valentino’s Spring 2012 runway, though Morrison’s version is not nearly as complicated. It’s actually unfair for us to position them side-by-side, because it’s hard for anyone, actress or not, to trump the perfect ethereal beauty of the Valentino braid. Read more »

Shopping

Toronto shop notes: Davids is turning 60!

By Sarah Casselman | September 19th, 2011 | 9:00 am

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Davids

Photography by Carlo Mendoza, (styled by Breanna Gow for judyinc.com).

Known for its captivating selection of high-end shoes and bags (Christian Louboutin, Valentino) and old-school charm (first-class service with a smile), this celebrated Toronto retailer truly stands out from the crowd. Started in 1951 by husband-and-wife team Louis and Julia Markowitz (who named the store after their eldest son), this private, family-run business continues to serve up superior soles today, with a few additions along the way (a redesigned store at the Bayview Village Shopping Centre and a location in Yorkdale Shopping Centre).

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Fashion

They said/We said: The dish on Proenza Schouler’s expected new investors

By Adam Gill | July 28th, 2011 | 4:00 pm

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Photography by Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images

Speculation surrounding a change in Proenza Schouler’s investors has been circulating for quite some time now. That change seems to have been confirmed yesterday by Cathy Horyn of The New York Times. According to the writer, the label’s current backer, the private equity firm Permira (also the primary owner of Valentino), will be selling its shares in the label as early as Friday.

The 45-per-cent stake will reportedly be transferred over to a group of New York investors including Andrew Rosen, CEO of Theory and Helmut Lang. Designers and founders Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez will likely hold onto their control over the other 55 per cent of the company.

While we’re excited to see what Rosen’s plans are for the brand, we’re hoping that too much doesn’t change. New investors can often demand a lot of designers, but that won’t necessarily be the case with Proenza Schouler. McCollough and Hernadez’s It-girl aesthetic seems in keeping with Rosen’s previous ventures (think Olivier Theyskens at Theory). What we are hoping for is the production of more accessories, which seems inevitable with the success of the PS1 bag.
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Shopping

FASHION plates: Fellini

By FASHION Staff | July 26th, 2011 | 11:00 am

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FASHION Plates: Fellini

By Randi Bergman and Jordan Porter

Fellini’s in Toronto (at least in spirit), and we can’t get the 8 ½ director out of our heads. Although he experimented with quite a few styles during his 30-year career, it’s his signature drama, seductiveness and extravagance that are on display at the TIFF Bell Lightbox in the form of film stills, magazine clippings and more. In honour of the molto dolce occasion, we bring you a Fellini-inspired edition of FASHION Plates, to help you channel the indulgent, sexy attitude of his many muses. So, up the glamour and get shopping.

Head to the TIFF Bell Lightbox for Fellini: Spectacular Obsessions and take in the chic excess associated with the director.

Bell Lightbox Exhibit (tiff.net)

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