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September 15th, 2011 | Author: christie

Montreal Fashion Week, 21st Edition

After years of shining the spotlight on our city’s unique eclectic style, Montreal Fashion Week recently celebrated its 21st anniversary. From September 6th to the 9th, fashion lovers flocked to the Mecca of all things fabulous, as runway shows were held in the Old Port at the stunning Marché Bonsecours.

Organized by Sensation Mode, the event gave us a sneak peak into the most exciting trends for the upcoming seasons, as Canada’s brightest and most promising designers showed off their talents.

Denis Gagnon, Philippe Dubuc, Marie Saint Pierre, Barilà, Travis Taddeo, Cluc, Dimitri Chris, Simon Chang, Annie 50, Anomal Couture, Soïa & Kyo, Anastasia Lomonova, Andrew Floyd, Dinh Bà Design, Mélissa Nepton, Iris Setlawke, Label Europe, and Duy (among others) all presented their Spring/Summer 2012 collections.

Of course, the front row and post-show VIP lounges were the stomping grounds for Montreal’s fashion elite.

Spotted? Denis Gagnon himself, sitting pretty in his high drama black frames at Travis Taddeo (the Lasalle College grad’s collection was all about stylish feathers, fantastic capes, distressed denim, black leather, and transparent blouses).

Denis Binet was also surrounded by hot young fashion things. The consulting stylist for Pantene Pro –V and his team were busy doing hair backstage.

The runway shows were all breathtaking and the event’s energy, even more so. Everywhere you turned there were daring outfits, free-flowing bubbly, gazelle legs, and flashing lights. There is no doubt that when Montreal does fashion, they do it right.

Check out Fashion Magazine’s video coverage of the most highly anticipated runway collections.

By: Sophia Loffreda, Montreal

You should follow me on Twitter @sloffreda.

Want to work in fashion? Visit fashion career website for Canada Style Nine to Five.

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June 29th, 2011 | Author: christie

Get a Summer Beauty Boost

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Running from the office to lunch meetings and events and straight to dinner with the girls leaves little time to freshen up your look. Where is your mobile beauty salon when you need one? It might actually be just right around that busy downtown intersection.

This summer Diet Coke will be travelling across Canada in the Beauty Boost mobile salon offering a mini refresher to all you busy city ladies. Take a little breather with a cold Diet Coke and enjoy a mini manicure and make-up touch up with Joe Fresh products while checking out some of the latest fashion trends of the season. A few minutes in the mobile salon and you’ll be ready to get back to pounding the pavement with your To-Do list with some added oomph.

Check out the Diet Coke Beauty Boost mobile salon near you:

Toronto June 6 to July 24
Vancouver June 6 to July 10
Montreal June 6to July 3

Visit Diet Coke on Facebook or Tweet @DietCoke_CA to find out specific daily times and locations.

By: Daniela DiStefano, Toronto

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June 28th, 2011 | Author: christie

Osoyoos Celebrity Wine Festival

The countdown to the 3rd annual Osoyoos Celebrity Wine Festival came to an end a few weeks ago. With travel buddy food reporter Erin Ireland of It’s To Die 4 in my passenger seat, and Metro’s Tonia Mattu in the back, we took off in a MINI Yaletown 4 door Countryman for the most anticipated weekend of the summer (watch video here). Even with 3 girls, It’s To Die 4 banana bread, a mini table and chairs for our picnic, there was still room for our full size luggage.

Jesse Kovacs from The Bachelor and Bachelor Pad with Rosette Luve / Country singer George Canyon

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Tonia Mattu of Metro News and Megan of Real Estate 101 TV / Stylist and co-host of Real Estate 101 TV Crystal Carson and I (outfit by Holly Boutique)

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ET Canada’s Erin Cebula with hubby Shawn / Rosette Luve singing her hit song Fire

Friday night was the Celebrity Wine Auction and Beach party at Walnut Beach Resort where we were treated with performances from country singer George Canyon and R&B singer Rosette Luve.

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Host of FMA Weekly Dani K.

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My outfit from Holly Boutique / Rosette’s by Jason Matlo

The Nota Bene Release Party at Black Hills Winery is one of my favourite events of the festival. It’s an afternoon of sampling some of the best food of the weekend, drinking Note Bene (exclusive to Black Hills) and socializing in the sun. I caught up with Rosette Luve of hit song Fire, Crushed, Uh Oh, about her style. Watch here.

After the Nota Bene Release Party, we snuck in a little boating time before the final night’s event at Watermark Resort, The Vinos Wine Film Festival.

…and the countdown for next year has begun.

Tags: Black Hills Estate Winery, Erin Celbula, ET Canada, It's to die 4, It's to die 4 banana bread, Jesse Kovacs, Nota Bene, Osoyoos Celebrity Wine Festival, Rosette Luve
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June 2nd, 2011 | Author: christie

Bill Cunningham New York

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Bill Cunningham was on his trusty Schwinn photographing the best of Manhattan street-style before many of today’s posers and snappers were even born. Now one of the fashion industry’s most understated yet esteemed stars is finally getting his picture-perfect moment with the release of Bill Cunningham New York directed by Richard Press.

As a milliner, Women’s Wear Daily columnist, contributor to the original Details magazine and resident New York Times Style editor for “On the Street” and “Evening Hours,” the 82-year-old photographer has been documenting some of the most memorable style images of the last four decades. The white-haired man in his signature blue workman’s jacket remains a beloved fixture of New York’s fashion and social scenes, even though the photographer sees himself as nothing more than a mere fashion enthusiast, stating “I’m only interested in the clothes.”

As he snaps photos on the runway circuit, city streets and evening soirées rain or shine Bill is always smiling and laughing but never steering away from his pursuit of trendy, beautiful and distinctive style. “I let the street speak to me,” he says, adding there are no shortcuts to what he does and that celebrity figures are of no interest to his photographs.

A film about finding true passion and happiness in all we do, Bill Cunningham New York will leave you grinning from ear to ear, and confident enough to walk down the street in an outfit that will surely turn heads.

For movie locations visit www.zeitgeistfilms.com.
Watch the trailer.

By: Daniela DiStefano, Toronto

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May 29th, 2011 | Author: christie

The Fashionista’s Ball

Jimmy Choos and red tags are a rare combination, but it’s one that you will be happy to find at The Fashionista’s Ball. The shopping event will take place this Sunday, May 29^th, from 10am until 4pm at 1095 West Pender Street in Vancouver. With Christian Dior dresses at $100, Prada handbags at $150 and accessories for $10, this is a soiree that cannot be missed! The best part is that all of the pieces have been carefully curated and inspected for good condition. Profits from the one-day pop-up store will fund United Way’s Success By 6 Programs, which supports parents, caregivers and children in the local community. See you at the ball!

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