Category Archives: Fashion

Currently I Want…

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… many things. Every year when October hits, I want to go shopping all the time. Perhaps because it’s a stressful time of year for me work-wise, but also the new releases this time of year — both in beauty and fashion — are highly covetable. Here are some things that caught my attention (translation: that I’ve been losing sleep over) lately.

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  1. Giorgio Armani Maestro Fusion Makeup. This foundation! I received this as a press sample, but the shade I received (5.5) is too light for my skin tone. I am around MAC NC35-40, so I think shade 7 would be better suited for me. I wore it in this makeup look and am really enjoying it, but not without mixing with a darker foundation. I think I might just cave and get it. It’s available now at Holt Renfrew stores across Canada. Check out this great review by Le Beauty Girl, who wears shade 6.5.
  2. Laura Mercier Crème Smooth Lip Colour in Dulce de Leche. Blame Jessica at Beautezine for this one. This is one colour that I haven’t seen before — a colour that is hard to describe. Rosy brown, or mid-tone peachy rose? I tried it on at Sephora and just love it. Soon, my love, you will be mine. Check out the enabler’s post for the swatch. ;)
  3. Guerlain Meteorites in Perles du Dragon. How pretty are these balls?! Every time Guerlain releases a new one I turn into a monster and just want. so. bad! but the price is holding me back. Why you so pretty, ballz? :) Please be mine. Check it out here on Temptalia.
  4. Tarte Fantastic Foursome 4-Piece Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush Enthusiast Set. It’s currently not in stock on Sephora, but hopefully it’ll be back soon or is still at my store. Can you say, all the blush you’ll ever need? No?! I always prayed that Tarte would come out with a set of these wonderful blushes (check out my review here), and it is here, you guys! Must have!
  5. Soïa & Kyo Belinda Red Wool Coat. Cute, right? Little Red Riding Hood? Is that you? I am due to replace my nice winter coat this year (I have a nice winter coat and a sensible one) and I have my eyes on this Soïa & Kyo beauty.
  6. Rockport Anna Boot Lace Up (not an affliate link). Because Little Red’s lace up boots over there are so cute, but I am a rugged boot kinda girl. This one might even work on snowy days.

Do you have shopping fever right now? What’s on your list? Are you planning your holiday shopping (for loved ones and yourself!) yet?

Fall/Winter 2011 Hair Trends and hAiRT Show at Hair on the Avenue.

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Are you looking for something to do in the city this weekend?  Hair on the Avenue collaborated with local artists to bring us hAiRT, an art exhibit open now until July 31.  On display is an original artwork created by Toronto-based artist Natasha Gouveia.

“I was really moved when I saw the work of Natasha Gouveia,” says Luis Pacheco, founder and co-owner of the Yorkville salon. “The mood and textures in her canvases were similar to our projections for Fall/Winter hair trends so we asked her if she would join us in presenting her upcoming collection,” explaining how the partnership developed into a multimedia show.

The hAiRT show also showcases the salon’s first hair film, called Hazel, which highlights the dark side of hair trends for Fall/Winter 2011.

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The exhibit is open to the public at Hair on the Avenue, 112 Avenue Rd.  Call (416) 922-0112 for more information and salon hours, and visit www.NatashaGouveia.org to see more work by the event’s featured artist.

Hair Trends for Fall/Winter 2011

Photo credit: Keeshan PR
Styling: RAC boutique

If you’ve been wearing your hair lazy and carefree all summer, you better say hello to your hair tools to rock these Fall/Winter hair trends. “The last two seasons had a real laissez-faire attitude in the styling. This season has a really transformative style with an almost mischievous attitude,” says Anthony Ingraldi, co-owner and lead stylist at Hair on the Avenue.

  1. Industrial Sleek: Not for the shy types, the boldest look of the season is cut short to the neck and smooth around the face à la Emma Watson.
  2. A Fascinating Hive: Inspired by the Royals’ fascinators, two-tone hair, whether natural or supplemental, is the new fascinator for this look.
  3. The Shattered Monroe: The shattered wispy bob is asymmetrical and is the perfect style to transition out of summer into the fall.
  4. Rockabilly Chic (my favourite!): This edgy but feminine look combines old-school ’40s rock with ’80s Tiffany-style crimp in a fresh new style.
  5. Mermaid Wave: The top is sleek with a wet look, while the rest of the hair is crimped and brushed out to give a halo effect.

Close-up of Rockabilly Chic
Photo credit: Keeshan PR 

Warm tones dominate colour trends for the colder weather.  Pacheco predicts the following colour trends:

  1. Aubergine and Raven Blue: Brunettes will be enriched with deep plums and night blues.
  2. Rose Gold: Blondes will be warmed up with a rose that’s deeper than strawberry blonde.
  3. Amber Red: Reds will lean towards honey amber tones.

(Very Tall) Models with Luis Pacheco and Anthony Ingraldi
Photo credit: Keeshan PR 

Are You As Excited As I Am? Gimme Fall Now!

I’m in love with the colour trend predictions for this season.  The thought of deep plums on brunettes is driving me crazy!  Doesn’t it sound perfect for the season?  I think I’m ready for fall now!

Models Do Eat.

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(Original uncropped photo by Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images)

Here’s your proof!  Best. Model. Picture. Ever!

My Google Reader has been bombarded with 49,473,729 photos from Fashion Week, but I haven’t seen anything like this.  It’s so wicked to see what goes down backstage during a Fashion Show; it really isn’t all glitz and glamour as it’s all made out to be.   Love.

(Via Backstage during Fashion Week – The Big Picture – Boston.com.)