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Yesterday, according to experts, was the most depressing day of the year. To combat Blue Monday’s long-term effects, we’re giving all you gloomy readers ways to cheer yourselves up! Don’t look outside for 5 minutes, just click your cares away!

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It’s that golden time of year again! As the stars get ready to descend on Hollywood for a season of award shows, we’ll get things started with a little guessing game of what four of our favourite nominees will be wearing. Need some pointers for a red carpet look of your own? Pull out your pad and take some notes on how to get the ultimate look!

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A week into 2012 and you still can’t decide how to switch it up for the new year? We can help. Check out our top suggestions, as well as the perfect picks to get ’em done in style.

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Sherlock Holmes and Watson, England’s most famous detective duo, have returned in the new sequel A Game of Shadows to catch Europe’s latest criminal mastermind in what’s sure to be both a mental and physical battle.

Here’s our guide on how to outwit, outplay, and solve the toughest crimes while channeling classic British style.

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In recent years, the ugly sweaters you used to see your quirky aunt wearing at family gatherings have become a holiday staple and a ubiquitous party theme. Even Marc Jacobs and Stella McCartney have designed their own versions. We don’t know who we have to blame (or thank?) for the ugly holiday sweater party trend, but if you must partake in wearing a festive knit, here’s three ways to look chic and not like you’ve raided your family members’ closets.

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The eccentric American artist Mark Rothko changed the art world in the ’40s and ’50s with his abstract expressionist art. His signature style of rectangles in fields of colour has had a major impact on the colour-blocking trend that dominated the runways this past spring and continues to be seen everywhere for fall. With the recent Canadian premiere of Red, a Tony Award–winning play that lets us in on the life of the artist, here’s our guide on how to become a walking piece of Rothko art.

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From December 1–4 Miami Beach is transformed into Art Basel, the annual prestigious art show that features established galleries and artists as well as newcomers. After attending exhibits from cutting-edge artists like Kenton Parker and Ben Jones, make sure you head over to the Interview Magazine’s Art Basel Jam and Vice/Sportify’s Music Loves Art party to end the night. We’ve rounded up everything you need to take you from the beach to the exhibits and parties, and achieve Art Basel It girl status.

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Whether it’s between shows or between castings, top models are often snapped in laid-back outfits that include lots of leather, a good pair of boots and of course, an It bag. We wish we knew their secret on how to make dressing on-trend look effortless. Here’s our guide of cool-girl essentials that will have you looking like you are a model off duty.

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Loulou de la Falaise was a muse, collaborator, and designer, best known for her magnetic sense of style that inspired Yves Saint Laurent and captivated the rest of the world. With her passing last week, we lost a style icon who, from the decadent ‘70s until the present day, mixed party-girl and bohemian sensibilities to show off colourful, playful outfits and design show-stopping accessories. Shop this guide, and emulate the gal whose free-spirited style always stood out in a crowd.

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Taking cues from Johnny Depp’s character in The Rum Diary, escaping the stress and chaos of city living has never looked so appealing—not to mention the draw of Puerto Rico’s warm temperatures as winter approaches. We’ve rounded up everything you need to start a new island life.

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By Randi Bergman and Jordan Porter

Who epitomizes old Hollywood style more than Grace Kelly? The silken blonde bob, the pearls, the notorious namesake Kelly bag… we’re still mesmerized by the actress-turned-princess years after her heyday. To celebrate her legacy, TIFF Bell Lightbox is showcasing pieces from Kelly’s wardrobe in the exhibition Grace Kelly: From Movie Star To Princess, opening November 4. They’ll have her iconic pieces on hand, but we’ve rounded up all the essentials you need to look the part of the royal Hollywood star.

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Trick-or-treating aside, one of our favourite Halloween rituals has to be attending a screening of Rocky Horror Picture Show. For those of you virgins (we’re not really calling you virgins) who have never been to a show, we implore you to try it for yourself this year. There are generally midnight showings for many days leading up to and on Halloween night, and it’s a great excuse to dress up, bring some rice to a theatre, and let your freak flag fly.

But, what to wear? The Rocky Horror look can get a little trashy at times, so we present our ultimate guide to haute-ifying it. Yes, some of these price tags are a wee bit of a splurge for one night only, but we predict that you’ll want to wash and repeat for many years to come.

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