FASHION Magazine

by Emily Palonen

Who doesn’t want to hear the words “You look fab”?

For the next two weeks, P&G Beauty is offering hands-on, personalized beauty advice at the Look Fab beauty destination (144 Bloor Street West, lookfab.ca), to inspire moments of looking and feeling fabulous.

By Kate MacLennan

I’m not so silly as to go comparing B.C. Fashion Week to the spectacles that our editors witness in Bryant Park, the Carrousel du Louvre, or any of Milan’s equally stylish venues, but I will enthuse this: we have a fashion week here in Vancouver, and the alluring mix of up-and-comers and established designers set to hit the catwalk next week is well worth checking out. Here’s some highlights:

Until next time!

Shown: Robin Kay, FDCC President, and Executive Director of L’Oréal Fashion Week

As Fashion Week Fall 2008 came to an end, there was still some celebrating to be done. Thursday night’s festivities were in full swing by the time we ventured out. A brief stop at Ultra Supper Club for Paul Hardy and Travel Alberta’s pre-show cocktail (and some yummy baby kobe burgers) and we were off to the tents.

In between nights out on the town with a certain Toronto public relations man, a very handsome Mark Wahlberg was spotted last week shooting scenes for his latest flick Max Payne at a Queen Street East parking lot (the crew was also spotted the week before, just down the street at Church and Adelaide). In mega-star-style, while the crew spent the better part of the day setting up the shoot, Wahlberg was later dropped off on set in a limo, hopping directly into the car in which he was shooting his scene. Nearby, resident neighbours said the star was very friendly, even waving to on-lookers in between takes.

By Amy Burstyn

Shown: Dior Flower Blossom palette, $55. Visit Dior beauty counters.

Cameron Diaz dazzled at the 80th annual Academy Awards® in a strapless, pale pink Dior by John Galliano gown, and boasted a flawless complexion, thanks to celebrity makeup artist Gucci Westman, who used the limited-edition Dior Flower Blossom palette to create Diaz’s fresh spring look.

By Tammy Eckenswiller

The buzz among the beautiful people today included Carla Bruni and French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s marriage, and Fabien Baron returning to Interview magazine as co-editorial director with Glenn O’Brien. Some people think it’s strange to have co-directors, but hey, if Mert and Marcus [fashion photography team] can do it, so can they! New crush: Canadian-N.Y.C. transplant and uber-stylist, Alex Slavycz, so pretty and follows a hard-core no-fur vegan mandate!

By Tammy Eckenswiller

Feeling sad (not really) for all of you poor Torontonians slogging through the slop and slush of that nasty snow storm on Friday while those of us in N.Y.C. click around happily in our new stilettoes and light winter coats… The weather is like the beginning of spring here, sunny and mild! Thank goodness because it’s difficult to be fabulous in slush-friendly gear!

LOVE & SEX GUIDE (2008)

Glowing skin, twinkling eyes and a voice that purrs–there is nothing as addictive as the rush of a new crush. After all, whether you are a sparkler-wearing Mrs. or a single seeking kisses, every lovely needs a little something sensuous (man or latest must-have) to make her heart go all a flutter. But the question du jour remains: Should a modern-day minx wear her heart on her stylish sleeves?

Despite that expected blah feeling après the holiday season–back to reality, to work and to calorie counting (sigh)–there is nothing more energizing and uplifting than a cold, sunny January day with a clear, blue sky. Vincent Van Gogh was right when he said, “I never get tired of the blue sky.”  And judging from the countless shades of blue that washed up on the Spring 2008 ready-to-wear runways, designers agree too.

Despite the parade of bomber jackets, ribbed tights and ankle boots, spring is in the air. Held at their brand new digs at Exhibition Place, the Toronto Fashion Incubator (TFI) held their annual press and buyer’s breakfast to showcase 18 up-and-coming designers on the Canadian scene. The fashion pack was looking for two things that morning: caffeine and the coolest new collections. FASHION spotted a lot of fab new things, but there were a few standouts in this vast sea of style.

My name is Sarah, and I am a window shopaholic. Like a fashionable fish, I swim toward the many shiny lures–a chain-handled bag, a platform shoe, or a to-die-for dress. So, last week as I stared at my pale reflection in the travel agency glass, I knew instantly what I needed (besides a serious sweep of blush): a sigh-inducing island getaway. It was time to hit cruise control. What could be better than sun, sand and a suitcase full of the latest resort collections?