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.

Click here to view the video on YouTube.

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!

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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.)

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Hi ladies!  How have the Holidays been treatin’ you?  Up until today I’ve been braving the malls to finish my Christmas shopping, and it is finally done.

However, there were temptations aplenty.  And I caved.  I was at Winners today and found Megan.  Who is Megan, you ask?  Meet my new Junior Drake Megan purse.  Warning: purse porn incoming!

“O HAI!  I’m Megan…”

“…here is my back zipper and cross-body strap…”

“… and my fancy silk inner lining. *giggles*”

The leather is so buttery soft, and it is such a gorgeous rich brown.  The flap pockets have magnetic closures, with straps extending over the front ones.  It is very roomy and has a million pockets.  But the most important thing: it has a cross-body strap.  (Very important because I hate traditional shoulder bags that just slide right off my shoulders.)  Retail price is $498.  I got it for $185!!! It makes me wanna sing: “Did you ever know that you’re my hero?”  Because it is just drop. dead. gorgeous. and a really good deal!

I can’t wait to wear this out tomorrow, and the next day, and the day after that…  I think this’ll make a really great everyday purse.

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I wonder if they have it in my Urban Outfitters down the street…

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I must admit. Emma Watson is my newest girl crush. When did she go from being cute and smart little Hermione to such a stylish young lady? I am really loving her Burberry ads for the new Autumn campaign. Just pure chic!

That trench = love.

The bag = love.

The smokey eye = LOVE!

Oh, and who else is eagerly awaiting the new Harry Potter movie? I remember telling some of my friends who were Harry Potter fans since the beginning on how nerdy it seems, but years later I saw the first and fell in love. Obviously I am going to see this one soon, maybe next weekend.

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A (belated) merry Christmas to all! I hope everyone had a lovely time with family and / or friends. I sure did!

Today I am heading out to shop a little. I’m taking a cab by the way — there is no way I’m fighting for a parking spot in the mall! I have to find a present for myself as it is my birthday today too! So what does being 22 actually entail? lol I feel too much like a kid still.

Anyways, I’m eyeing this bag from Roots:

Sexy yah? Marked down from $298 to $168. I think 22 means that I have to get a grown up tote. What do you think?

Source

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We all do it. You wonder where that chick got that gorgeous jacket. Or dreaming about getting that girl’s fantastic highlights.

Luckily for you, there’s something out there that’ll help you finally get the highlights of your dreams.

Enter ChickAdvisor. ChickAdvisor is what the name implies: it offers advice to women, ranging from beauty, to shopping, to restaurants, to wellness. The website consists of hundreds of honest reviews from ladies all over. Still looking for your perfect lipgloss? Or looking for a restaurant for your hot date? ChickAdvisor has it all.

Another fantastic thing: if you join the site, you can fill out a questionnaire that makes you a member of the Product Review Club. Every now and then, they give out products for FREE for you to try and review on the site. Yes, you read right. FREE! I know so, because I received a few products in the past, and they are really good giveaways!

So, what are you waiting for? Head on over to ChickAdvisor.com!

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I posted about my cutie earrings from Etsy before, and now I have another pair of cherry earrings I got from Sears.

My really sensitive ears started to get irritated by the 14K gold earrings I wear everyday. I think it was gold-filled, and the gold wore off exposing the metal underneath. Now I have these 14K gold stud earrings, with little pearls as the cherries! I love them to bits! These are now my everyday earrings. Regular price for these babies was $69.99, but they were on sale for $32.99. Holy discount Batman!

Please excuse the wet hair. I’ve been taking swimming lessons and I just got back from the pool. Aaaand I’m way too lazy to dry them for the photo.

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A couple of weeks ago I was shopping around on Etsy for a pair of cherry earrings. I was down to a handful of candidates, and I finally decided on these wonderful miracle cherries from Laughing Starfish. Only $12 too!

Well they finally came today, and I just love ‘em! Can you tell? They’re just so girly!

My bathroom photos don’t really do them any justice. But they really do come as shown in the product photo. Just awesome.

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I’m leaving next week for four days to sunny Miami. Now I am faced with a dilemma on what to pack into my makeup and toiletries bag. The goal? Natural, melt-proof and sunkissed face. Oh, and of course, get a decent tan but not burning my skin under the hot Florida sun.

So far, this is a list of what I’m bringing.

Face

• Smashbox Photofinish Light Foundation Primer. I still haven’t run out of my sample from Sephora. So far this has made putting makeup on a breeze.
• Maybelline Mineral Power Liquid Foundation in “Sandy Beige” mixed with The Body Shop Tinted Glow Enhancer. To get a dewy natural glow, I mix 1/2 parts liquid foundation with 1/2 parts illuminator. Using clean hands, I mix them together and spread all over my face. So fast and easy, but wakes up the face instantly. I also use left over, dried up liquid foundation from the cap as under eye concealer.
• Maybelline Mineral Power Powder Foundation in “Sandy Beige”. To set the liquid foundation / illuminator.
• M.A.C Mineralize Blush in “Dainty” and “Nuance”. Because I love them both equally and I can’t be bothered to choose.
• Lise Watier Bronzing Powder in “Havana”. A dusting of 3′s on the sides of my face for an instant sunkissed glow.
• Blotting Sheets. A staple for summer.

Eyes and Lips

• Urban Decay Primer Potion. I just can’t live without it. I’ll be a hot mess if I leave this behind.
• CoverGirl LashBlast Waterproof Mascara in “Very Black”. Cheap, volumizes, lengthens, and holds a curl all day. You pretty much can’t go wrong with this. This is my new go-to mascara these days.
• M.A.C Fluidline in “Blacktrack.” If I’m not going for a swim, I’ll put on a quick flick of my favourite gel liner to add a bit of drama.
• Sephora Brand Flashy Liner Waterproof in “07 Flashy Copper”. Apply on the lower waterline or lashline, or inner corners for some oomph.
• M.A.C Eyeshadow in “Expensive Pink”. This is a gorgeous awesome golden pink. Perfect with neutrals.
• Annabelle Trio Eyeshadow in “Cream Caramel” (not pictured). In the picture instead is Smashbox’s version of the neutral trio, but Annabelle’s is cheap and does the job just fine.
• LypSyl LypMoisturizer SPF 15. Gotta keep the lips protected too!
• Rimmel Vinyl Lip Gloss in “Snog” and “Mmmmm!”. Both my-lips-but-better colours, in cool and warm tones. I love this lip gloss so much that I’m planning to get most of the colours in the line.

Brushes and Tools

• Powder brush.
• Blush brush.
• Bronzing / Stippling brush.
• Angled Eyeliner brush.
• Crease Blending brush.
• Eye Smudger brush.
• Eyeshadow applicators.
• Eyelash curler.
• Waterproof eye makeup remover.

Sun Protection

• Neutrogena Healthy Defense Daily Moisturizer SPF 45. A must for my sun sensitive face.
• Banana Boat Sport Dri-Blok Sunblock in SPF 30. I am in total love over this sunblock. It dries to a powder finish that makes your skin so soft to the touch.
• After-Sun Cooling Gel. Just in case I still get burnt.

Beach bound

Yes! What I’ll be taking to the beach.

• Oakley sunglasses. Oh the vanity. Big big sunnies to keep the bad sun rays away.
• Joe Fresh Mix and Match 2-piece Bikini. I got these for cheap from the Real Canadian Superstore. Really cute, right? Total score!
• My big floppy sunhat (not pictured). Got it at Wal-mart, so there’s no way I can get a picture from the intarwebz. But I won’t hold out on y’all. My hat in action below…

Aaaand that’s it! Did I forget anything?

Edited: Yes, it turns out that I did forget. I just picked up some reading material for the beach, “Remember Me?” by Sophie Kinsella. I’ve heard good things so I’m sure I’ll enjoy it as much as the Shopaholic books.

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