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See what else you can win during 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways! » If you have a few lazy days after Christmas, why not spend it with the girls—Carrie, Miranda, Samantha and Charlotte, that is! One lucky winner will get to relive the best moments from Sex and the City with the complete series set […]

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Read L’Wren Scott’s holiday tips »

Glamour is a favourite subject of designer L’Wren Scott, and when she calls me from her London offices to discuss Christmas and collaborations, talk soon turns to sequins and sparkle—namely those within her holiday capsule collection for Banana Republic, in stores and online now. Inspired by “glamorous entertaining and holiday at home,” the collection has glitz aplenty (sequined sweaters, brocade shift dresses, juicy jewel tones), but one perfect outfit does not a holiday hostess make.

’Tis the season for festive merry-making, and, given Scott’s affinity for all things gilded (not to mention rock star Mick Jagger is her long-time boyfriend), we couldn’t think of anyone whose holiday entertaining style we’d want to steal more. From vintage ornaments and Christmas-y scents to gorgeous gifts and what to wear, we ask Scott to share some of her favourite things of the season, because during the holidays, all that glitters is definitely gold.

See what else you can win during 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways! » It’s only right to have a little R&R after all the eggnog, parties and unwrapping of gifts. This $250 WaySpa gift card is your ultimate getaway to a spa of your choosing. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage, an oxygen facial—or […]

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The statement earring has had a long and trendy lifespan and this season, it shows no signs of slowing down. The ultimate glitzy outfit cap made appearances on runways at Dolce & Gabbana, Oscar de la Renta and Versace and come holiday season, the right pair of earrings can transform virtually any outfit from a LBD to jeans into a polished and sophisticated look.

The statement earring is a definitive party staple, yet can propose some outfit challenges for timid dresses. So, how do you wear ‘em without looking overdone? Style Panel to the rescue, as usual. Barbara Ann Solomon of Barbara Ann’s Style blog shows us how to rock large gold portrait earrings and leopard at the same time.  Becky Kung of Velvet and Vino shows us how to stay casual but polished in military green and bright crystal bauble earrings.  Amber Desilets of Canadian Fashionista braves the cold to show off an LBD and emerald statement earrings.

Question 82: How do you wear statement earrings without looking overdone? Read the answers now! »

AMBER DESILETS, LONDON | BARBARA ANN SOLOMON, TORONTO | BECKY KUNG, CALGARY | LYNDSEY FOREST, EDMONTON

See what else you can win during 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways! » There’s something special about locally-made goods. This quartz ring, made in collaboration between Toronto-based designers Reese and Laurie Fleming, will cause quite a stir. The hand-forged sterling silver and that hard-to-miss rock will have you sparkling at all the holiday parties. Ready […]

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The holiday season is here and your dose of beauty inspiration has arrived in the nick of time! We don’t know about you, but for us, getting glammed up is (more than) half the fun of any special event. In that spirit, we’ve created three attention-grabbing holiday party makeup looks that are just as much fun to create as they are to wear. We combed both runways and red carpets to incorporate the best beauty trends and hottest colour palettes for the season, so however you’re celebrating, these holiday makeup tutorials will make sure you do so with killer style.

See what else you can win during 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways! » If you and your BFF are huge Kate Spade fans this is the giveaway to enter. With a prize packs that contains two of everything, you and your bestie will have some super swanky Kate Spade accessories on hand. There are a […]

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See more holiday hair tutorials »

Our mission to make your holiday season as glam and effortless as possible continues, with the debut of a new holiday hair tutorial. The chignon is a classic hairstyle that has an infinite number of variations—once you master the basics behind it, it’ll be all chignons all the time. For our holiday party take on the look, Toronto-based hairstylist Margot Keith created a low chignon that looks as pretty as a perfectly wrapped present. This tutorial takes all the guesswork out of holiday hair and will get you from from prep to polished in less than 15 minutes—leaving you with enough time to pause for a pre-party under-the-mistletoe kiss or two.

See what else you can win during 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways! » Forget holiday baking: This prize pack from Philosophy has all the gingerbread goodness you need! It includes the 8-piece Gingerbread House set, a Festive Favourites set, Cherry Pinwheel Cookie and Sweet Fluffy Cupcake-scented shampoo/shower gel/bubble bath and the Living Grace Fragrance Layering […]

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See what else you can win during 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways! » Leave the heels at home this New Year’s Eve and shine in these embellished boots. The September, Canada’s online destination for designer shoes, is giving one lucky winner the ultimate pair of leather Strategia stud and crystal boots. It’s all the holiday […]

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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.

See what else you can win during 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways! » If you’re obsessed with your hair, this beauty editor-approved gift will have you making space for some new high-quality tools. Get ready for the holidays with two of the best T3 products out there: a SinglePass flatiron and a Featherweight Luxe 2i […]

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