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We’ve passed the halfway point of TIFF 2018, which means the major premieres have passed, the stars are headed home to Hollywood the and the buzzy celebrity parties are winding down. Now is the time that we look back and reflect on the week: which films are headed to the Oscars? Which young actor will […]

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There’s undoubtedly a little magic in the air around the holiday season — despite the elevated stress, a focus on spending time with the ones you love the most and indulging in festive treats, makes it the most marvellous and cheerful time of year. But sometimes, mixin’ and minglin’ means you can knock back a […]

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Hosting a little get-together this Halloween? We’ll keep the hair, makeup and costume ideas coming but we can’t forget about the refreshments, either! A great party needs great cocktails, and we’ve scoured all of Pinterest (okay fine, not literally, but pretty close!) to find you the best of the best Halloween cocktail recipes out there. […]

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With the holiday bills, fewer daylight hours and the cold that you just can’t seem to shake off, January doesn’t tend to be anyone’s favourite month. While sitting on the couch and sulking may be tempting, the easiest way to get over the winter blues is to make sure you’re getting a good dose of […]

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Looking for holiday cocktail inspo? We’ve got you covered. As much as we love indulging in a classic Hot Toddy or sipping on mulled cider by the fireplace come holiday season, we’re not about playing it safe. That’s why we tapped Toronto-based mixologist and bar manager at Leña Russell Morrison to show us how to […]

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Just about a week from today, the stars are going to start to descend on our fair city for TIFF, making Yorkville and the surrounding area suddenly a hotbed for potential celebrity sightings. During the festival, which lasts from the 8th to the 18th, The Thompson Toronto is serving up cocktails inspired by three of […]

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It’s this thing called “the weekend,” in Canada. The two days where you don’t have to work or be in school. With weather lingering somewhere between chilly and frigid, enjoying the weekend still requires entering venues within which to imbibe. So we leaned on our editors for their pick of the country’s best watering holes to […]

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‘Tis the season to imbibe (spiked eggnog, anyone?), but it doesn’t have to mean trouble for your body. There are healthful ways to sip your way to happiness. “There are alternatives to common holiday drink recipes, which are typically loaded with sugar and calories,” says naturopathic doctor Renata Taravski, who is based in Hamilton. Your cocktail […]

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By Martina Stritesky

Merry Mint Martini
Ring in 2014 by serving the freshest-tasting ‘tini in town.

Muddle 2 oz.vodka, such as Grey Goose, with eight mint leaves in a shaker. Add 1 tsp. superfine sugar and 1 oz. lemon juice and continue to muddle. Fill with crushed ice and shake. Strain and pour into glass.

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With a few days to go ’til February 14, it’s time to get your Valentine’s Day plans in motion. First, let your friends, family and significant other feel the stylish love with our adorable eCard valentines, which were created in conjunction with Worn Fashion Journal. (So take a moment to send a few, we’ll wait!) Next, if there are any Valentine’s Day gifts to cross off your list, check out our complete guide to gifts for your boyfriend, girlfriend and best friend—or even yourself, if you feel so inclined! And of course, what would a guide to Valentine’s Day from FASHION be without a little style advice? Our Style Panel has 10 suggestions for what to wear on February 14, including the best ways to match all those red and pink items in your closet.

But wait! Now that you’ve sent your valentines, bought some gifts and dressed the part, what are you actually going to do for Valentine’s Day? Whether you’re spending the day with yourself, treating your best friend to a night of fun or getting romantic with a special date, we have five foolproof suggestions. Our Valentine’s Day dates include custom cocktails, twirl-worthy skating outfits and a surefire way to spend the night snuggled in the comfort of your couch. Ready to get romantic? Read on.

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In honour of the most wonderful time of year, we’ve combined two of our favourite things—fashion and drinking—to create some inventive takes on classic cocktail recipes. Complete with the most gorgeous vintage glassware from the folks over at BYOB Cocktail Emporium, these nine designer-inspired cocktail recipes that are sure to rock the socks off your most stylish friends.

With a little help from Margherita Missoni herself, who revealed her own spin on the wintertime classic Hot Toddy, these inspired cocktail recipes run the gamut from the Thai chili-garnished Proenza Paloma to the frothy Alexander McQueen-inspired Pink Lady.

Call it the Mad Men effect, but cocktails are truly having a moment and as their popularity grows, getting creative with ingredients and inspiration is more common—not unlike our own variety. Our cocktail recipes can carry you through festive parties to Christmas dinner, all the way to New Years Eve and straight into 2013. If you’re gifted a bottle of alcohol and have absolutely no idea what to mix with it, our holiday cocktail recipes offer up a taste of a variety of speeds. Pick your poison—vodka, gin, Moët Chandon, or even whiskey—and we’ve mixed a cocktail with it that’s ready to be sipped and enjoyed with the best of friends and family. Best part of it all? They are all quite simple to make and none require over 4 ingredients. Who says fashion can’t be tasty?