Fora
Lifestyle
November 23, 2012

Q & A With Ilse Valfre

We had the lovely pleasure of asking über talented illustrator, Ilse Valfré, a few questions about her travels, musical loves, and style inspirations. We already knew how rad she was, but getting to know her a little better only made us adore her more. read more…

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Lifestyle
October 25, 2012

10 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Victoria Justice

Halloween is fast approaching. If that wasn’t enough to get you excited, Victoria Justice chatted with MTV FORA to talk candy, mascara, and John Hughes. She’ll be starring in her very first feature film role, in the Halloween-themed comedy “Fun Size” – opening TOMORROW! Get your popcorn and M&Ms ready for this Halloween party flick. Victoria Justice stars alongside Chelsea Handler and Johnny Knoxville Fun Size – equal parts party flick, detective mystery, and high school romance. But before you check out her movie, indulge yourself in these 10 random tidbits of Victoria Justice information: read more…

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Lifestyle
August 28, 2012

HEADLINES: Your First Look at Margiela x H&M, and Katy Perry Dyes Her Hair Orange While Ex Russell Brand Dates Ginger Spice??

Emma Stone is a badazz blur in Interview Magazine. That’s all. read more…

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Lifestyle
August 27, 2012

15 Things You Probably Didn’t Know about Coeur de Pirate

Coeur de pirate is French for ‘pirate heart’ and doubles as a stage name for the talented singer-songwriter Béatrice Martin. Even though she sang exclusively in French until 2010, it’s easy to hear that her music, personality, stage charisma, speak to all languages. Touring and marking the stages from Paris to Osheaga… and all the way to the web with indie collaborations, Coeur de Pirate shows no sign of slowing down. However, we’ll have to wait to see what she works on next – as she and her partner are expecting a baby due at the end of the summer! So yes folks, we’ll have to wait for her to begin touring again next year (BOO!) but you lucky readers don’t have to wait a single second to learn 15 random (cute) facts about the lovely Coeur de Pirate. read more…

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Lifestyle
August 20, 2012

15 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Cassie Steele

Cassie Steele is a triple threat- she sings, acts, and has got a fantastic personality to keep it all together (and yeah, I’m sure she can dance too). That said, between shoots of The L.A. Complex on MuchMusic & The CW, she has been recording her music in L.A., splitting her time on the East and West Coasts. Cassie stands out for not only her music, style, and ability to transform on screen, but for her charisma and eccentric personality – in real life, and on the Twitterverse – Cassie is captivating and ALWAYS interesting.

 

On that note, here are 15 random facts about Cassie Steele: read more…

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Lifestyle
August 13, 2012

Some ~Fun Facts~ About The Rural Alberta Advantage

We love The Rural Alberta Advantage. Equal parts drums and soulful lyrics – their music made its way deep into our hearts. Since their impressive debut album “Hometowns” in 2009 they have been featured in SPIN, SXSW, sold-out multiple shows in Toronto, recently shared the stage with The Tragically Hip AND have appeared on the MuchMusic and CW series The L.A. Complex. The Rural Alberta Advantage are burning up the Canadian music and entertainment scene.

 

We got a chance to chat with the talented trio – Nils Edenloff (vocals and guitar), Amy Cole (vocals and keyboard) and Paul Banwatt (drums) and they shared 13 *fun facts* about the band: read more…

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Beauty
July 30, 2012

Get Nailed By The Best: A Nail ARTicle

Who doesn’t love a good mani?  Take it to the next level and express yourself with some  NAIL ART… it’s the equivalent to accessorizing your little black dress with some hot heels, but you won’t want to hobble home at the end of the night. I spoke to Leeanne Colley, owner of Tips Nail Bar in Toronto, the Canadian spokesperson for Revlon Nails, as well as an editorial nail artist with P1M to get her take on the trend! read more…

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Lifestyle
July 19, 2012

LOLCats Do Not Make Choupette Lagerfeld LOL.

If you don’t know about Karl Lagerfeld’s cat companion Choupette by now, you’ve been living under a severely un-fashionable rock. Probably.

We had a little chat (get it? chat is french for cat) with Karl Lagerfeld’s prized puss about LOLCats, faux paws, and Blake Lively. Read on, now. read more…

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Fashion
June 1, 2012

HAUTE TALKS: With Heidi Merrick

I had the opportunity to interview fashion designer Heidi Merrick in Vancouver last week at an event in her honour at Oliver & Lilly’s, the city’s exclusive retailer of her collection. I’ve been really into her Spring/Summer 2012 collection since I first peeped the lookbook ages ago, and like Bill Hader’s Stefon would say, “it has something for everyone.” (Did you read that in his voice? I hope so.) read more…

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Fashion
February 10, 2012

SPOTLIGHT: Chloe Comme Parris

It’s no secret that designer duo Chloe Comme Parris tugs on our teeny tiny heart strings with their incredible patterns & feminine frocks (aaaand impeccable taste in runway music). Sharlene dropped by the girls’ studio as they prepare for next month’s Fashion Week (sorry, we should say FSHN WK) to meet Chloe and Parris and get a behind the scenes look at the Chloe Comme Parris design process. Meet Chloe and Parris Gordon: read more…

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