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May 7, 2013

7 Reasons to Get Hyped For The Great Gatsby

HEY let’s break rules today! What I’m about to say would have Coco Chanel shaking a diamond-clad, disapproving finger my way buuut… Despite her infamous motto for anti-abundance I’m here to tell you that this season more is more. That’s right – pile on the diamonds, glitter or BUST! It’s officially 2 days 7 hours 57 minutes and 30 seconds until the Canadian release of Baz Luhrman’s highly-anticipated 3D adaption of The Great Gatsby. In true 1920s hyper-opulence and access, fashion, film and music are puttin’ on the ritz to celebrate the film’s release! You’ve already had six months to get extra-super excited for the sparkle-saturated cinematic treat, but in case your enthusiasm is running dry, here are 7 more reasons to get hyped for Friday’s box office big-ticket!

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Lifestyle
May 5, 2013

Sunday Morning Moodboard: Welcome To The Jungle


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Since everyone and their immediate and extended family are publicly infatuated with Kenzo, we thought we’d take it…one step further…and welcome all of you to delve into ~the jungle~ with us on this very fine/very fun Sunday morning. read more…

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Fashion
April 15, 2013

DIY: All Prom Everything


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Just ask Rita Ora and Azealia Banks – being caught in the crossfire of a “Who Wore it Better” episode ain’t pretty (unless of course you’re up against the Ikea Monkey…but that’s another story). Avoid any accidental #twinsie moments on prom day by DIY-ing your way onto the best dressed list. Head, hands, bling, we’ve got ‘cha covered! Get crafty with seven of our fave DIY’s for prom season and beyond. Ikea Monkey approved. read more…

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Fashion
April 10, 2013

H&M Collabs: The Good, The Bad, The Beyonce


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In her continued attempts at world domination, Queen Bey has produced an heir to her throne, signed on as the face of America’s favouite cola, and drawn in more female viewers to the super bowl than ever before. The pop culture queen’s latest efforts have us bowing down in affordably-priced tropical-infused garb with her buzz worthy collab with H&M – and, in the history of celeb-filled campaigns, this one’s looking pretty promising. Get hyped with us for Bey’s high street takeover and browse the Swedish retailer’s history of hit and misses staring Lana, a troop of models, and Mark Ronson killing it in hot pink suiting.

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Fashion
March 22, 2013

Your Comprehensive Guide To Buying Spring Sunglasses


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Dreary winter wardrobe, meet your springtime essentials! With the dreadfully cold weather (finalllly) bidding us farewell, it’s time to channel your inner Lana, Lennon, or Penny Lane with our carefully curated shopping guide to your most fashionable defence against UVs and squinty eyes: sunnies! Spring it on with our top picks, and who knows, maybe you’ll wind up in “Frames: Part Un Deux  Trois”! read more…

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Fashion
March 15, 2013

Street Style Look Book: Frames (Part Deux)

NEWSWORTHY: Johnny Depp in glasses. ALSO NEWSWORTHY: these Toronto city slickers, in equally charming frames. Make a spectacle this season with some statement-making eyewear. Nearsighted, farsighted, or just ready for the sun, it’s spectacle time (round two). read more…

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Lifestyle
March 11, 2013

Win a Trip to The MTV Movie Awards in LA!

Everyone stop what you’re doing. We have a very important public service announcement  that requires your undivided attention. Seriously. Phone down. MTV and Clean & Clear want to send you and your BFF to LA for the MTV Movie Awards. Here are some reasons why you should enter: read more…

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Lifestyle
March 6, 2013

MIXTAPE: The 25 Best RAC Remixes

To say I have a problem would be a bit of an understatement. At the discovery of a new song, my replay button gets a heft amount of attention until my roommates, neighbours, and the homeless guys down the street can recite the songs lyric for lyric. Cue Remix Artists Collective, the perfect solution to a serious case of the serial replayer. Breathing new life into your old trusties, the dudes at RAC are killing it with fresh re-interpretation. Everything they touch turns to gold, and it’s been said that some of their remixes might even be better than the originals (might). Soak away in some of their music genius (and give your poor roommates’ ears some new material)… enjoy. read more…

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Fashion
March 1, 2013

Style Tips From Your Favourite Music Vids

They may be known for their musical talents, but there’s no denying the fact that these onstage stars are also up on their trend reports (we’re looking at you Gwen Stefani). Nab some style inspo from six music vids that are as trend-savvy as they are musically indulgent. read more…

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Lifestyle
February 27, 2013

Mixtape: Kicka$$ Covers, Part Deux

Can you ever have too much of a good thing? Do two ‘rights’ make an ‘even-more-right’? What happens when you  combine two totally awesome things into one? Exhibit A: Anna Dello Russo + Beyonce. Yea… I’d say that’s an ‘even-more-right’! And so are these totally awesome covers of totally awesome originals. Lana Del Rey gone romantic folk? We vote yes! read more…

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