FASHION Magazine

Go inside Krisin Ess’s and Amy Nadine’s purses! »

Amy Nadine and Kristin Ess are the two talented ladies behind The Beauty Department, a hair and makeup blog that breaks down on-trend looks and posts them as bite-sized tutorials. Based out of Los Angeles, the site has become extremely popular thanks to its adorable graphics, practical advice and the occasional inclusion of a celebrity guest-star within the content.

See all the Christmas gifts
for best friends »

Buying a Christmas gift for your best friend should come as one easy task. You know your best friend inside and out, and chances are that you have similar tastes and shopping habits. But for those out there that don’t have a clue where to start, we have many ideas for Christmas gifts for best friends (and sisters and girlfriends too!) included here in our 2012 gift guide.

Christmas is a season of giving, and why not choose a Christmas gift idea for your best friend who you’ll likely be spending some of the holidays with? The affordable gift ideas for best friends featured here are all under $100, so even if the Christmas season is draining your wallet there are still cute, but cheap options out there for your best friend.

Mark’s latest collaboration with Rebecca Minkoff has produced a killer studded faux leather bag with edgy embellishment. The “Delight” bag will undoubtedly be our new go-to and not to mention at $70, you’re getting a lot of luxe for less! ($70, avon.ca)

The post Daily steal: Rebecca Minkoff collaboration bag, $70 appeared first on FASHION Magazine.

While we’ve been rather lucky with fairly temperate days and nights this winter, it’s only a matter of time before the weather outside turns frightful. However, we at FASHION believe that colder temperatures are no reason to stop looking fashionable—and in order to help you look your best we’re focusing on winter essentials all week long! From boots to beauty products, we’ve rounded up everything you need to make it to spring in style. First up: coats that will keep you warm and on-trend. No ubiquitous fur-hood down puffers, we promise!

See our top picks for outerwear! »

For fall, we love feminine briefcase bags, hands-free carryalls and exotic skins.

Shop the best bags for fall »

View by trend: Animal Instincts | Great Outdoors | Business Class

By Allyssia Alleyne and Lauren Chan

Last Wednesday marked the launch of The Peacock Parade, the Canadian response to American flash-sale websites like Gilt Group. Though we’re itching to scour the site for deals, it’s by no means the only place to get your fashion fix online. Check out some of the best Canadian online shopping destinations. You may never schlep out to the mall again.

Address: thepeacockparade.com
Hometown: Toronto
Customers: Members of the flash-sale website; shoppers who love designer labels and home-grown Canadian brands.
Brands: High-end celeb favourites like Black Halo, Cynthia Rowley, Prada, and Yves Saint Laurent.
Bonus: Members can sample designer pieces created exclusively for the Peacock Parade, by renowned Canadian designer brands such as Jenny Bird, Biko Jewellery, C’est Jol!, and Claudia Accessories.

Mad Men star January Jones has been chosen as the face of Versace‘s spring campaign. [Elle]

The Lanvin x H&M madness continues. The fast-fashion retailer is auctioning off original signed sketches by Alber Elbaz, with proceeds going to the H&M UNICEF All For Children Project. [Lanvin for H&M]

Also, Alber Elbaz surprised fans by showing up to the Rockfeller Center’s H&M for the launch of the Lanvin X H&M collection on Saturday. [Fashionista]

This week is proving to be one of baby fever. There were two pregnancy announcements yesterday and today comes news of Gucci launching a children’s line later this year. [WWD]

Olivier Theyskens‘ wanted to be a girl: “When I was young, about six, I was very jealous of girls because I wasn’t one of them. I was always imagining what it is to be a beautiful girl.” But he got over it: “Because I am a perfectionist, it put me off the idea. So I quickly became Olivier. I am very happy to be a boy and I never think about it any more.” [Styleite]