Fora
Lifestyle
December 25, 2012

Mixtape: The 21 Best Runway Songs of 2012

If you know anything about us, you know we have a soft spot for impeccably selected runway tunes. Because what’s a fashion show without amazing music? Answer: lame. This year has been a good one for runway songs that make you want to ~werk~. Have a listen, you won’t be let down. read more…

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Fashion
November 7, 2012

6 Canadian Jewelry Designers To Check Out

Adorning your body in gems is nothing new, but a bunch of talented Canadian designers are redefining the craft by creating innovative and lust worthy jewelry lines. With collections inspired by everything from 30s vintage to 90s grunge, these artisans are producing distinctive pieces that make us want to cover ourselves in bling. Everyone knows an outfit is never complete without some accessories, so we’ve selected a few of our favourite up-and-coming homegrown talents to introduce (or re-introduce) to you. read more…

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Fashion
October 29, 2012

Some Toronto fashion shows we really liked… And how they may be relevant to your life.

Here’s the thing about fashion week: your Twitter stream is flooded with (mostly) blurry Instagrams and Twitpics from editors and ‘bloggers’ and various other show-goers. Guests live-tweet, giving you ~up-to-the-minute~ news about colours, fabrics, hemlines, and other really important details gracing the runways. Great. Good. Lovely. But what real life value do these things have? read more…

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Beauty
October 25, 2012

Toronto {Rogue} Fashion Week: So Beauty-ful

From pink lips, to pink tips, to pink lashes, lids, and streaks – the hair and makeup at The Collections was beaming with, well, pink. If pink is not particularly your cup of tea – worry not, there are other inspirations to draw from last week’s runways – fresh clean faces, goddess-like locks, aggressive black eye-shadowing, and much, much more. Check out the looks we loved – and find out how you can re-create them. #diy

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Lifestyle
October 24, 2012

Mixtape: The Toronto {Rogue} Fashion Week Soundtrack

If you know us at all, you know that we love a good runway playlist. And this year, The Collections did not disappoint. Showcasing the more ‘indie’ designers (that we love) separate from World Mastercard Fashion Week – The Collections were two lovely, eventful days of cool clothes, sounds, and faces. Before we show you all the things we saw, have a listen to what we heard (and a wee-lil’ peek at the shows). read more…

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Fashion
October 2, 2012

5 Canadian Designers We Love (And you will too)

I must admit: when it comes to fashion… Canada isn’t the first country to pop into my head.  But lately there have been some up-and-coming fashion designers (and a few that have been around the block) that have been making headlines not only in Canada, but internationally as well.  Here are five Canadian fashion designers you need to know about. read more…

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Fashion
September 6, 2012

What To Check Out At Toronto’s First Fashion’s Night Out

CALLING ALL FASHIONISTAS! Get ready to shop and party the night away on the streets of Toronto tonight. read more…

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Fashion
July 4, 2012

HOW TO BE: Like A Ballerina

Who hasn’t dreamed of becoming a prima ballerina, your lithe figure floating on stage in front of hundreds of adoring eyes? Until you find out how much work and commitment it really takes. And you realize your no Center Stage ready Black Swan. Now you can sartorially rekindle the dream, with a modern take on ballerina style. Here are some ballerina things we like. read more…

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Beauty
March 19, 2012

TORONTO FASHION WEEK: The Best Hair

Drawing inspiration from 1960s Beatniks, Gothic Androgyny, Symmetry in Nature and more, here’s a roundup of the best runway hair from World Mastercard FSHN WK – and how you can get the looks yourself. read more…

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Beauty
March 15, 2012

TORONTO FASHION WEEK: Chloe Comme Parris Gets Pretty

TORONTO FSHN WK’s beauty train has rolled in and this [favourite!!!] look by Chloe Comme Parris is a winner winner chicken dinner. read more…

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