Toronto - Editors' Diary

STRIKE A POSE

March 15th, 2010

Model scout extraordinaire, Elmer Olsen joined Shinan Govani and Jessi Cruickshank as judges on the Miss J. Alexander celebrity walk-off at Holt Renfrew.

Dina Pugliese faces the runway in 5 inch Jimmy Choos. You took the 'run' out of the 'runway', said Shinan Govani. Ouch!

Sofonda Cox walks the runway with attitide, but the strut is a little too 'sexy' say the judges.

 MTV Canada's Dan Levy gets strutting tips from the fabulous Miss J. Alexander.

 

And the winner is Ciara Hunt....The British pint-sized Editor of Hello! Canada. 

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MIAMI NICE

March 6th, 2010

 Toronto editor, Athena Tsavliris kicks back at The Betsy on Ocean Drive.

 

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Medal Medley

February 26th, 2010

As Vancouver's city-wide hangover sets in, we're saluting five great things about the 2010 Winter Games.

1. Holt Renfrew's chic and cheeky sports-themed windows.

 

2. The first of the many great parties! Media from around the world mixed and mingled at the Opus Hotel podium-themed event (look for editor-in-chief Sarah Bancroft on the far left). Vancouver editor Joy Pecknold even got up-close-and-personal with a pseudo rock star.

 

3. Corporate met quirky at the Coca-Cola Pavillion. Check out the pillows made from recycled bottles and Vancouver editor Joy Pecknold looking fierce in polar bear paws.

 

4. Loads of international street style...we snapped this hip chick downtown.

 

5. Noise complaints, lineups around the block, bagpipers, a steady rotation of U2, wine served in a plastic cup and a floor so sticky managing editor Maria Tallarico was constantly checking if she stepped in gum. Irish House 2010 earned its epic party house reputation. We saw, we drank, we conquered.

 

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Bright Gold

February 25th, 2010

Torah Brigth, Australian gold medalist, sat down with VitaminDaily.com to dish on her snow style. Read our interview here!

First off a HUGE congratulations on your Gold medal. We were all cheering for you big time. How thrilling! Thank you for taking some time to answer a few questions from Vitamindaily.com about your personal style.

Now that you are a Gold Medal winner, what will you wear!?
As soon as I can get out of this uniform...a nice fitting pair of jeans, cute shoes and a t-shirt.

We hear you are no stranger to bling, and that you are known for the rhinestones on your snowboarding designs for Roxy. What else goes into your fashion designs?
The 3 words I would use to describe my outerwear for Roxy are feminine, luxurious and glamorous. The cuts are more fitting to women. Although you are out on the slopes you need to dress warmly you also want to dress like a female. You want to look cute. That is where Roxy and I get together.

We also hear that the Torah Bright for Roxy goggles are super popular. What makes them different?
The frame is the normal Roxy frame but bedazzled with bling. There are few styles coming out for Fall 2010 that are super chic.

We can't help but notice your amazing complexion. Any cold weather skincare tips or products you swear by?
I think a change of everything is good. If you feel like it is not doing the job change it up kinda like mascara. Moisturizing is important morning, noon, and night.

Congratulations on your engagement, by the way. Do you know what your wedding dress will look like?
Thank you. My dress is a lace mermaid style in an ivory. It is elegant and classic by Monique Lhuillier.

Last question, the Canadian men snowboarders have been causing controversy for their pants being too tight. What do you think?
I had no idea about this! Well, you don't want to look like a gangster when you are riding so tight pants is ok. I like them fitted not tight.

Thank you so much for this interview and now go celebrate!

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Jeremy Laing Fall/Winter 2010

February 23rd, 2010

Jeremy Laing's presentation at Milk studio's during NYC fashion week had me wishing away time, I want fall, and I want it now.

Favorites including but not limited to: fur hoods and dickies, the perfect marriage of pelt and leather, dotted knits, and stellar prints.

If you (like me) will be be dreaming about this collection for nights and months to come and need a quick Jeremy fix, see you at his sample sale this Thursday.

 

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BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY

February 20th, 2010

Toronto's online editors gathered at Tiffany for breakfast and petits fours while Tiffany vice president, Andrea Hopson unveiled Paloma Picasso's latest collections for the brand.

 

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SMOOTH OPERATOR

February 16th, 2010

Vitamin Daily gal Hayley Leclair is blown away by Blake, stylist at the newest Blo bar (www.blomedry.com/) in Bloor West Village. 

 

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Lock and Roll

February 3rd, 2010

With our winter tresses scrunched into a bun, we joined the city's beauty editors for a lovely lunch hosted by Shu Uemura at Ki. The product is divine, and packaging stunning. We expect to see our lackluster locks looking fabulous in no time.

  

 

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Cover Ready

January 26th, 2010

Childbirth has rendered my 'look' more Tootsie than Tyra. There's little time for makeup, and my vintage threads are starting to show their age thanks to gallons of acidic baby barf. 

Fortunately, celebrity make-up artist Greg Wencel was on hand Monday night to show me how to reintegrate some of my favourite decades through makeup with the launch of CoverGirl’s new products for 2010. 

 

With a modern take on the extremes of every decade, the looks are simple, and completely wearable. The eyes are the clear focus.

First up was the decade I live by, the '60s:

Then, the '70s:

 

Despite my affinity for the '60s, this look was the clear favourite. The hair was tousled-Alexander Wang-chic, and chocked full of Herbal Essences Body Envy Volumizing Mousse. The makeup was very Versace: classic, commanding, and dramatic.

These very different looks were all achieved with the help of CoverGirl’s SmokyEyeBlast. It has one wand with two applicators: a lighter side for your eyelid, and a darker one for your crease, making it the perfect tool to transition from a day at the office to a night on the town.

Specific colors used : Silver Sky, and Bronze Fire

Now, I’m off to combine a side-pony with and cat-eye. I expect nothing less than Weird Science.

 

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GSTAAD MY LOVE

January 14th, 2010

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