I swear it has snowed every single day for the past 2 weeks! I almost broke my wrist on the walk (or should I say skate) to work this morning and my skin has been glazed with an oh-so-glamorous crackled paint finish. Time to hit the beach. This week will be dedicated to dreams of a stylish, south of the border escape. First up, these amazingly affordable brightly hued mix ‘n’ match separates from Old Navy. ($18 each, Oldnavy.ca)
NYFW backstage beauty: The Chinese military meets ’40s Hollywood at Jason Wu
NYFW style snaps: We’re at Peter Som and Jason Wu, and so are Grace Coddington, Kate Lanphear, and Olivia Palermo
NYFW diary: The dispatch from day one including Jason Wu’s updated Mao jacket, Rag & Bone’s granny mishmash, and Suno’s sweet, sweet garden print
They said/We said: Kate Moss battles good and evil (like, really evil!) in a new W photoshoot
NYFW style snaps: We spy many fur coats, lots of studded leather, and is that Waris Ahluwalia?
All posts under ‘Winter’
Shopping » Daily steal
The daily steal: Bikini separates, $18
Beauty
Winter Skin Savers
By Rebecca Perrin
As soon as the holidays are gone and so is our fond affection for the fluffy white stuff. Cracked cuticles, bumpy-red thighs and phyllo pastry cheeks persuade us to fight winter’s ravage with these creamy defense mechanisms.
Photography by Sabrina Rossi
FACE
Gentle cleansing and soothing treatments are critical for allowing it to keep calm and carry on through to spring.
Before bed is a good time to give your face a deluge of hydrating nourishment. The almond and calendula oils in NIVEA Rich Regenerating Night Care Cream ($8 at mass beauty retailers across Canada) will drown the dry.
For wearing beneath your makeup, Sephora Instant Moisturizer ($24 at Sephora) is oil-free, paraben free, and a trustworthy go-to when you need a protective fortress for your face.
Shopping » Daily steal
The daily steal: Furry earmuffs, $20
By Laura Schober
When stepping out into the winter wonderland, keep your ears toasty with these faux furry cuties from Jacob ($20, jacob.ca).
Shopping
Shopping list: 15 toasty-warm winter accessories
Hudson's Bay Company Collection, $129
The weather outside is frightful, so keep covered with everything from snuggly snoods and stylish scarves to toasty mittens and chic hats.
Shopping » Daily steal
The daily steal: Furry boots, $80
Snow (yes, snow) will be here whiplash fast and these faux fur–trimmed Kodiaks are right in line with the season’s trend for sturdy-cool pieces. Best jump on them while they’re on sale for an even cooler $80 (until November 26, at sears.ca).
Fashion
FASHION Loves…The cape
From furs, to neons, to tartans, to tailoring—in any incarnation, the cape is this winter’s must-have cover-up.
Click to see more capes on the runway.
FASHION Reporters
Winnipeg: Saved by the wool
How people can give some things away is a mystery to me. Especially those one-of-a-kind, classic pieces that can forever be a part of your wardrobe. This thought came to me when I uncovered a vintage Cowichan sweater from the racks of Value Village (1560 Regent Ave. W., 204-661-9045, valuevillage.com) a few short days ago.
FASHION Reporters
Charlottetown: In defense of candy-coloured legs
Photography by Douglas Estey
Some ladies play it safe in blustery, snowy weather. They choose sensible, thick, black tights and pair them with warm, cozy boots and lined wool trousers. These practical women likely have mothers who sleep easy at night knowing their daughters are not going to freeze for fashion’s sake, by glances of approval from their like-minded peers and by being toasty warm in the bitter Canadian cold.
