Monthly Archives: November 2011

Shopping | Handbag brand Nella Bella’s one day only sample sale

Posted on November 30, 2011 by

Canadian vegan handbag label Nella Bella is having a sale! Stop by their Richmond St. studio to shop their fashionably functional handbags, clutches, purses, wallets and totes at up to 80% off retail. But act fast as quantities are limited. … Continue reading →

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Shopping | Stock up on Canadian fashion at the FGI Designer Sample Sale

Posted on November 30, 2011 by

Whether you’re shopping for someone on your Christmas list or naughtily picking up something stylish for yourself you’re sure to find some wonderful at the FGI Designer Sample Sale.

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Men’s Fashion | Marcus Kan of À La Mode reviews the Swarovski Spring/Summer 2012 men’s collection

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

Fashion director, blogger and sometimes guest contributor reviews the Swarovski Spring/Summer 2012 men’s collection. For more on fashion, art, illustration and design visit Marcus’ blog À La Mode. Swarovski continues to have white and black crystals as the dominant factor for … Continue reading →

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Fashion News | H&M has announced its next designer collaboration: Marni!

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

While many names were tossed into the ring (I hoped and prayed for Givenchy while friends suggested Raf Simons and Prada) the latest fast fashion designer collaboration has been announced: Marni at H&M!

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Beauty | Manicure Monday: Rainbow tips

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

I’d like to write that after last’s weeks blinged out mani I decided to tone it down and go with a simple, minimalist manicure but I’d be lying. This design is actually the third one that I did this weekend. … Continue reading →

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Fashion | H&M Spring/Summer 2012 preview

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

Old Man Winter and I have a very rocky relationship―he hates me and I hate him―so I seize any and every opportunity to escape the frigid temperatures and pretend that summer isn’t seven months away. That’s what I did when … Continue reading →

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Fashion | Swarovski Swings, Sings and Shines at their Spring/Summer 2012 preview

Posted on November 25, 2011 by

Marcus Kan of À La Mode will be reviewing the Swarovski Spring/Summer 2012 men’s collection next week. Swarovski looked to vintage styling, the 1960s and the “lights, camera and action of the entertainment world” for their Spring/Summer 2012 jewellery and accessories … Continue reading →

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Event | Hairdressers Against Aids ask you to “Use Your Voice, Use Your Power For A Beautiful World Without AIDS”

Posted on November 25, 2011 by

L’Oréal and UNESCO have teamed up to present Hairdressers Against Aids (HAA), a HIV/AIDS prevention program aimed at helping hairdressing professionals throughout the world use their voice to help educate their clients. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the HAA, … Continue reading →

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Event | Come enjoy Cookies & Champagne with Hip Urban Girl

Posted on November 24, 2011 by

The ladies over at Hip Urban Girl invite you to swap cookies and business cards while you shop, snack and sip bubbly at their second annual Cookies & Champagne Party.

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Beauty | Lancôme unveils the ‘Rouge In Love’ lipstick collection

Posted on November 23, 2011 by

I’ve always avoided lipstick because I felt my lips were too big to wear anything bolder than a sheer lipgloss so it was with great trepidation that I attended the Lancôme launch of the Rouge In Love lipstick collection.

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