Blog by Beebe Cline, PREC*
October 31st, 2009
OCTOBER 31ST, 2009
Top 5: Bella Stella
Stella McCartney's kids and baby collections for Gap drop next week and we're already training for the stroller derby. Herewith, our top 5 picks:
1. The Beatles-inspired “Miller” jacket (pictured) named for McCartney's eldest son, and even cuter on a girl.2. Scribble sneaks that come with a set of pens to tag them with (and save your walls!).3. Boy' ...
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Vitamin V
October 30th, 2009
OCTOBER 30TH, 2009
Plan au Chocolat
Ever
since we spent every morning of our European sojourn at cafés sipping
cappuccino and nibbling flaky, light croissants, we've been searching
for a substitute in closer proximity that satisfies our high standards.
And now, it Haas been found.
Thomas Haas,
master pastry chef and North Shore favourite, has opened a new
patisserie in Kits. Righ ...
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October 29th, 2009
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Catered Affair
For 30 years, The Lazy Gourmet
has been the secret behind deliciously catered parties. Its new holiday
menu promises classic dishes infused with a modern flavour. The chefs
have been playing with spices and ingredients from around the w ...
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October 29th, 2009
OCTOBER 29TH, 2009
In the Army Now
We profess to be lovers, not fighters, but for a canvas bag from Red Flag Design we'd battle it out.
Best
known for using reclaimed sails, the company has branched out,
fashioning its latest line out of recycled canvas, the most stunning
cut from the marbled green cloth of retired military tents. Both the
Shelter bag ($130) and over-the-shoulder Mus ...
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October 28th, 2009
October 28, 2009
Wear Else Whirlwind
Kate Moss was discovered by a modeling scout at an airport; Giselle was spotted in a mall. Now you can be discovered by Wear Else's New Face Contest.
If
you've ever caught yourself (or a friend) treating the sidewalk like a
runway, this contest is for you. Simply email Wear Else your picture
(or a friend's—she'll thank you for it!) and a li ...
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October 28th, 2009
OCTOBER 28TH, 2009
Top 5: Fashion Icon Halloween Costumes
Put
aside your “sexy witch” get-up this Halloween and channel a fashion
icon. Herewith, our picks and tips to throwing together a quickie
costume worthy of a freaky fashionista.
Coco ChanelStyle yourself a short curly bob, wear a black and white skirt suit, and pile on loads of pearls.
Karl LagerfeldSpray
your hair stark w ...
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October 27th, 2009
OCTOBER 27TH, 2009
Into the Wardrobe
You
don't have to be a Pevensie sibling to have a wardrobe transport you to
another world, just open your closet door to personal stylist Jessie Carlson.
With
a sharp eye and eight years of experience under her belt, Carlson rids
clients' closets of what doesn't work, consults on what garment gaps
need filling and leads three hours of focused sho ...
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October 27th, 2009
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October 26th, 2009
OCTOBER 26TH, 2009
Golden Arches
Google
“famous eyebrows” and you get Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey Hepburn and
Brooke Shields. All give good brow and with the opening of Benefit's
new Brow Bar, so can you.
On
the ground floor of Holt Renfrew we took a seat in a silver chair and
let Benefit's Arch Empress of Brows, Hilary Foote, work her brow
know-how. With mathematical precision, she ...