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Sport meets city with ’90s-inspired waves for Bellavance’s Spring 2014 beauty look
Last night at The Shows in Toronto, the backstage was bustling as Covergirl makeup pro Amélie Ducharme and Pantene Pro-V consulting stylist Justin German created a look for Bellavance’s Spring 2014 collection described by Ducharme as sport meets city. Dewy skin was achieved using Covergirl Clean Liquid Makeup Sensitive Skin ($8, well.ca), while apples of the cheeks were given a sporty flush using Covergirl Cheekers Bronzer in “Copper Radiance” ($7, well.ca). Eyes were swept with shimmery orange and white shadows along both the upper and lower lash lines. Covergirl Smoky ShadowBlast in “Citrus Flair” ($9, at drugstores) was used on the outer half while Covergirl Flamed Out Shadow Pot in “Blazing White” ($5, well.ca) lit up the inner half of the eye. This contrast in colour, as well as the bare bottom lashes, were intended to make eyes appear large and round, explained Ducharme. The final step was a neutral, soft pink lip created with a light coat of Covergirl Lipslicks Smoochies Lip Balm in “Be Sweet” ($6, well.ca).
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Bellavance Spring 2014: The up and coming New York label brings understated elegance to Toronto
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Since its launch fresh out of Parsons less than two years ago, Bellavance has been doing the fashion version of kicking ass and taking names. The New York-based label with an all-important Can Con connection (co-designer Nolan Bellavance grew up on a farm near Red Deer, Alberta) won MADE’s first young designer award in 2012, which amped the duo with support of Parsons alum like Antonio Berardi and Roopal Patel. Currently, Bellavance is stocked at cool kid haven Opening Ceremony, which is a feat in and of itself.
For their sophomore collection, Bellavance and co-designer Ava Hama went classic sportswear, naming Claire McCardell, founder of the all American look, as their muse. It was all about elevated simplicity, from the humble cotton dobby used on a peach and cornflower blue day dress to the classic robe, elevated for night with the use of ribbed silk and black trimming. The understated pieces benefited from last night’s intimate presentation, which capped off with a fabrication drilldown by Dr. Alexandra Palmer of the ROM. So too, did the duo’s mention of stripes, a repeated motif in the collection also rooted in sportswear history and perfect for another spin come Spring 2014.
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Calla Spring 2014: ’90s nostalgia gets a couture quality boost with 26 looks perfect for sun, sand and Californian surf
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Sun, sand and ‘90s surfer babes were the retro cool inspiration for the Calla Spring 2014 collection at day one of The Shows in Toronto. Models in beach-friendly digs, from neon coral frocks with chunky scuba zippers to Body Glove-esque swimsuits with sexy scooped backs, walked down the runway to the cheerful, appropriately laid back Beach Boys tunes. Crop tops, skater dresses and wild-style baseball caps added a whiff of Venice Beach skateboard culture to the Californian surf aesthetic. Our favourite looks saw slouchy pullovers paired with feminine skirts, either short and sweet or full with couture-like cuts.
As always with designer Calla Haynes‘ collections, prints and fabrics were highlights. Alcantara—an ultra luxe, ultra thin Italian fabric—appeared on a flirty frock, slouchy board shorts and an oversized moto-inspired jacket. Customized with a watery Japanese calligraphy print and crinkled to create a casual well-worn effect, Haynes called the print “Shonan” after the famous Japanese surf town. Meanwhile, we saw paper tweeds (created by Malhia Kent, the French mill that produces haute couture tweeds for Chanel) in a structured boho poncho that calls to mind the beach bum style of Australian surf brand Kuta Lines, and in a crop top and high-waisted skirt combo worthy of Cher Horowitz. Long live ‘90s nostalgia!
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Kate Moss resumes her Topshop collaboration with a new collection for Spring 2014
Three and half years after the first Topshop and Kate Moss collaboration, the brand has nabbed the Brit fashion icon for yet another partnership. The Kate Moss Collection for Spring 2014 will comprise of 40 pieces that represent the beauty’s current style inspirations and London’s rising fashion influence. “I am personally thrilled that Kate wanted […]
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Spring 2014 shoes: 55 favourites we’re already itching to get our feet into
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With Paris Fashion Week ending our month long preview of all things Spring 2014, it’s time we gushed over the shoes that accompanied all that we are dying to wear in the coming season.
Femininity reigned supreme on the runway through Balenciaga, Dior and Roland Mouret’s take on the stiletto. Dior’s complexly inter woven straps would make any shoe addict salivate. At Balmain, our impending full coverage boots will shed a few layers and appear as heeled boots with varying dotted sheer and embellished cage finishes. While we saw Saint Laurent’s fall styles embrace the studded and spiked appeal of punk’s aesthetic, Junya Watanabe clung onto the trend for his Spring 2014 shoes with a menacing ankle boot. Enviable green snakeskin heels and platform chunky heels were seen at Gucci and Michael Kors respectively. Spring is incomplete without feather embellished flats as seen at Rochas.
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Street Style, Paris: Gorgeous girls outside fashion week
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Wednesday was a busy day in Paris, with Hermès and Miu Miu’s stellar collections closing out a month of Spring 2014 fashion shows, and Marc Jacobs bowing out as creative director of Louis Vuitton. In a tour de fashion force, many stylish individuals came out for the closing shows.
Again, we saw the black and white trend in full swing and many of our stylish ladies were channeling it with their own interpretative spin. Overlays of blooming floral prints blended with exquisite tailoring and funky textures were just the fun decals needed to make heads turn. Miroslava Duma made her mark with a brilliant white, structured jacket with cinched waistline that oozed femininity. The classic mid-century design was ushered into the 21st century with a funky, bold rooster print.
In a combination of trends, others expressed their penchant for soft pink pastels in a sexy slinky, boudoir style dress. Coupled with a sharp, plaid overcoat and complete with metallics dancing at the bottom of the jacket, it was the perfect balance of femininity and fierceness made appropriate for the city and not just the bedroom.
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We bid adieu with a look back at Marc Jacobs’ top 10 moments at Louis Vuitton
See Marc Jacobs’ top 10 Louis Vuitton moments » After putting on his latest Louis Vuitton spectacle earlier today during Paris Fashion Week, Marc Jacobs announced it would be his last as the label’s creative director. Ending a 16-year stint during which he launched the French megabrand’s ready-to-wear offering and brought artist collabs to the […]
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Elle Fanning vs. Dakota Fanning: The sisters battle it out for best dressed in Louis Vuitton
Earlier today in Paris, sisters Dakota and Elle Fanning sat front row at Louis Vuitton’s Spring 2014 show to see Marc Jacobs’ final collection for the fashion house. The Fanning girls, who both appeared in past campaigns for Marc Jacobs’ own namesake brand, go tête-à-tête in today’s best dressed feature.
Dakota Fanning wore a floor grazing black dress of sheer lace layers from the Louis Vuitton Resort 2014 collection. Her accessories included a black monogrammed LV clutch and black open toe sandals. Mimicking her sister, Elle Fanning picked her look from the same collection, appearing leggy in an all white artfully embroidered mini skirt and a matching loose long sleeved top. Her pick was a great contrast to her sister’s all black and her teal wedge sandals added just the right pop of colour to her all frosty look. Dakota loosely tied her hair while Elle let hers hang on her shoulders. Both girls went for simple makeup with a rosy lipstick, Dakota’s was slightly matte and Elle’s glossy.
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Thanks to Miu Miu, it’s now totally cool when your hair gets stuck in your lipgloss
The hair at Miu Miu Spring 2014 may be the biggest nod to the ’90s beauty trend yet. I’m not talking about the loose, wavy style but rather the skinny strands stuck to models’ lips as they walked down the runway. The ’90s were the era of lipgloss, and as every girl caught in a gust of wind knows, lipgloss is an undeniable magnet for hair.
When the first model came out, the lipgloss-stuck hair looked like a mistake. But nope: this was a very deliberate beauty statement for Miu Miu. So basically, Miuccia Prada has once again gone and piqued our interest in the ugly and made it instantly desirable. Designer magic!
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Katy Perry vs. Rita Ora: Who was best dressed in front row at the Chanel Spring 2014 fashion show?
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In today’s best-dressed battle, two notable singing starlets duke it out for style supremacy at Chanel’s Spring 2014 show in Paris.
With fire engine lips and sleek coiffed hair, British singer Rita Ora showed her support by donning a gunmetal dress flecked with silver dust from Chanel’s fall collection. The dress was complete with sharp pin needle feathers in hues of cloudy blue, snowy white, and delicate nude while glossy leather accents made their appearance on the cuffs, pockets, and its hem. She completed her flashy outfit with a pair of matte pumps and a chrome Chanel clutch.
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Runway to real life: Master Dior’s gilded look for Spring 2014 in 5 easy steps
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With back-to-back shows spanning four international cities, it’s easy to blink and miss some of the best looks from the Spring 2014 runways. That’s why we’re taking a deep dive and offering you a step-by-step look at some of the best beauty moments, complete with tips and tricks for mastering it at home. So grab your makeup bag, sit down in front of the mirror and read on.
Dior’s Spring 2014 runway, set under a canopy of bright foliage, was meant to depict a beautiful yet eerie garden. Though Raf Simon’s striking collection featured a parade of neons, vibrant floral motifs and shimmering brocade, the makeup was arguably the most eye-catching aspect of the show. Makeup artist Pat McGrath had created variations on the theme of gold brocade. The most dramatic of her trio of looks consisted of golden and pastel blue eyes topped by gilded brows. Believe it or not, with a few tweaks this over-the-top look is very wearable. We’ll show you how to recreate a no-fuss version of this golden girl look.
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Paris Fashion Week: Chanel proves fashion is fine art with a gallery style presentation for Spring 2014
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Fine art has been a trend here at Paris Fashion Week Spring 2014, but leave it to Chanel’s Karl Lagerfeld to take the theme far beyond where anyone else dared. He turned the Grand Palais into a giant art gallery, where each piece on display had some reference to the creations of Mademoiselle Coco as well as real works of art.
There was an installation of two oversized Chanel 2.55 bags, one on the wall, one on the floor that guests carrying similar bags took selfies in. One canvas had a door marked Mademoiselle Prive, while another was painted with black bars echoing the trim on Chanel’s classic boucle jackets. There was also a giant Chanel No. 5 bottle with robot arms and legs.
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