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Fashion
May 9, 2013

Muse Moment: Natalie Portman in Leon

Ok, so we all know Natalie Portman is perfect in just about every way possible, winning Oscars for her role Black Swan and still looking flawless with a shaved head in V for Vendetta. But, let’s travel back to her first role in a feature film, Leon: The Professional, and take note of some very necessary style tips. From blunt bobs to 90′s chokers, here is a major muse moment with Natalie Portman as Mathilda. read more…

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Fashion
February 13, 2013

10 Fashion Movies You Can Watch On (Canadian) Netflix

Reading week is just around the corner (or now, depending on how lucky you are) and not all of us have the luxury of parking our bum in a beach lounger for the week. Luckily, most of us will have the luxury of parking our bum on the couch, which can be almost just as good. So while you’re all cozied up, get off Facebook, close your Vogue and get your fashion fix elsewhere. Here are 10 fashion flicks for you to chill out to this reading week & because we love you, we’ve also double checked that they’re all available on Netflix Canada. Yes, NETFLIX CANADA – slim pickings, people. You’re welcome. read more…

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Lifestyle
January 3, 2013

How To Be: The Real Susan in Desperately Seeking Susan (Aka Madonna)

First off, Madonna is amazing; there is no shortage of love for her here. Secondly, if you have seen the 80s film Desperately Seeking Susan, you will agree that the best part of the movie is Madonna’s wardrobe (seriously the movie sucks). If you haven’t seen it, to save you from 1 ½ hours of confusing plot lines and bad acting, here is a guide on how to be the best part of the film – Madonna Susan. Here are some things you need if you desperately seek to become Susan. read more…

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Fashion
December 3, 2012

How To Be: Michelle Pfeiffer in Scarface

Elvira Hancock was the classic beauty/mob wife in the 1983 movie Scarface. Recently our gal Rihanna has been caught stealing her look. This holiday season, exceed in excess á la Elvira Hancock’s iconic chic style. read more…

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Lifestyle
November 1, 2012

Throwback: THE BEST Mary Kate and Ashley Movies

If you are a hardcore Mary-Kate and Ashley fan (or a child of the 90s), it is safe to assume that you grew up watching the pair fight villains, find love, enter the witness protection program and solve ANY crime by dinner time. If you didn’t, you have a decade of quality films and award winning performances to catch up on. To make your life easier, here is a compiled list and brief plot summaries of the best MK and A movies of all time. read more…

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Lifestyle
October 27, 2012

8 Last Minute Halloween Costumes, For All You Procrastinators

So you’ve got a Halloween party to go to tonight and you haven’t planned a single thing. It’s fine. We can’t all be the type to start crafting an extraordinary Halloween out-of-this-world creation weeks in advance (cough, cough, Heidi Klum). Fear not, we’ve got some ideas for you that involve little more than just putting together some items you already own. read more…

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Fashion
October 26, 2012

How To Be *Halloween Edition*: The Life Aquatic Crew

In case you didn’t know already, Halloween is literally right around the corner. If you and your friends are costume slackers and are still scratching your heads over a group outfit, have no fear, Fora is here. Dressing as the characters from the Wes Anderson comedy The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou is the perfect solution to your costume clan problems. This guide will tell you how to get outfitted as the deep-sea crew in a ~simple yet effective~ way. To fully get you into character mode, we have also inserted some musical accompaniment from the film’s soundtrack throughout the entirety of this post. You’re welcome. NOW GO KILL THAT SHARK! read more…

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Fashion
October 23, 2012

Halloween Costume: Mia Wallace

Halloween is just around the corner and let’s face it, figuring out a costume is probably top priority on most of our lists this month.  I for one, have always taken Halloween very seriously, probably putting way too much effort into making the best, most original costumes.  Now, I’m going to open the vault and share with you one of my favourite movie characters and how to design your Halloween costume after her. read more…

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Fashion
October 18, 2012

Throwback *Halloween Edition*: Ghost World

Everyone needs a partner in crime, and in this case opposites attract. The cynical duo in David Clowes’ Ghost World are the perfect pair.  If you haven’t read or seen Ghost World, you seriously need to get on that.  Even though it’s over a decade old, these two misfits seem to still be making fashion headway. Whether you’re an Enid or a Rebecca, grab your bestie and make this your Halloween costume. read more…

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Fashion
October 9, 2012

How To Be: Your Favourite Epic Camp Movie Character

It’s Boobyball time! On October 12th in Toronto, and the 25th in Calgary – Canada’s most beautiful and boob-conscious philanthropists and party-goers will gather in support of Rethink Breast Cancer. Last year, Boobyball celebrated their 10th birthday with champagne and candy and lots of cake. This year, Boobyball is going to camp! Have you planned your camp-themed ensemble for the evening? If you’re clueless about (cute) camp gear, or simply indecisive, perhaps you need inspiration from the kids who introduced ~swagerrific~ camp wear in the movies we all know and love. read more…

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