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See all the Christmas stocking stuffer gift ideas » Stocking stuffers rarely get the spotlight when it comes to gifts, because let’s be real: we’re all looking forward to unwrapping those lavish presents underneath the Christmas tree. But before you go brush off shopping for stocking stuffers and run out to pick out items from […]

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In the latest attempt to make our coffee addiction and shopping problem become one, Starbucks has released its latest designer collaboration with New York-based label Band of Outsiders. Inspired by Outsiders designer Scott Sternberg’s favourite coffee slang “drip,” two ceramic travel mugs feature faux paint drip down the sides in multi-colour or black versions. Drip, […]

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Holiday time seems to bring out the kid in all of us, so what better way to celebrate than by shopping cleverly for the younger set. And because you don’t need us to tell you that Barbie, Xbox and Miley concert tickets likely top their must-have lists; here are 55 fashion-approved Christmas gifts for kids that will thrill on the unexpected side.

For the artists in training, artist-themed colouring books are sure to simultaneously educate and thrill. As will the DIY kaleidoscope kit! For the mini Jaggers of the bunch, get music on their minds with a hand drawn plush guitar to take air-playing skills to the next level. For the toddler in your life Joe Fresh has created a furry Moose Suit that will be sure to keep the oohs and ahhs coming while making sure your little guy is warm all season long.

Enter to win today’s prize! » See what else you can win in our contest » Today in our twelve-day giveaway, twelve lucky winners will walk away with $100 Starbucks gift card plus the new Charlotte Ronson tumbler. The limited edition ceramic mug features a whimsical, feminine design that is the perfect accessory for those […]

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See what you can win throughout the contest » This time around we’re dishing out 12 days of road-trip-ready goodies, because nothing says summer quite like tossing a duffel bag into the car and hitting the road with your best friends. The contest features twelve weekdays of prizes that are sure to have you singing […]

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Back in our childhood, Christmas stockings were usually filled with chocolate, candy, socks and underwear (thanks Mom and Dad!). For 2012 however, the amount of stuff and the price tags that come with them can tend to add up. For our 2012 gift guide, we have many different stocking stuffers that will suit anybody in your family and with each item retailing for $25 or under, you may even want to buy one for yourself too.

The stocking stuffers featured here are pretty much foolproof, as in you’re bound to find at least a few items here that anybody on your Christmas gift list will love. From The Body Shop’s festive array of gingerbread body polish and bath crystals to tech items like iPhone covers and funky headphones, these Christmas gift idea stocking stuffers are sure to be opened with excitement come Christmas morning.

Finally, some Rodarte we can all afford! If you missed their collaboration with Target (which, chances are you did because it was only available in the states), you’ll be pleased to know the Mulleavy sisters have teamed up with Starbucks to create a holiday collection of accessories. Coffee accessories, that is.

Whether you’re pro-Starbucks or not, it’s hard to deny the appeal of the coffee corporation’s branding: no matter where you are in the world, you can expect the same quality, taste, design and products.

That consistency and standard of service is exactly what one Boston-based CEO is expecting to do with MiniLuxe, her six-location nail salon chain. In fact, in Sue Thirlwall’s words, she wants to “Starbucks the nail salon” and expand nationally.

One thing is for certain: if there was ever a time to strike when the iron’s hot, it would be now. The nail salon industry has developed into a booming $7.3 billion industry, and now widely offers everything from shellac manicures to nail art in salons across North America.

Also, as Thirlwall pointed out, nail polish and nail grooming still managed to do well during the recession, perhaps because of their lower price points. While the makeup industry is still recovering from the economic slump and only beginning to thrive again as of late, people like Thirlwall were able to begin their companies during the recession and still do relatively well.

“We’ve kept the price down. Our luxe 30-minute manicure is $19, and we guarantee it for three days. I believe the time is right because it is definitely affordable but also hygienic . . . we know we could charge more, but we choose not to,” Thirlwall said.

One catch with the industry is that despite what seems to be a constant crop-up of new nail salons, the demand for affordable and reliable manis is still high, and it can be hard to find a place that offers them.

If Thirlwall and other nail industry entrepreneurs like her can get the business formula right, then there will undoubtedly be thousands of girls (and guys) flocking to these salon chains.

The first-ever Canadian P&G Beauty Awards were handed out last night at Toronto’s Carlu. Nia Vardalos presided over the evening, which had a list of presenters that included Jeanne Beker, designer Joeffer Caoc, CNTM’s Meaghan Waller and Style by Jury’s David Clemmer. FASHION picked up two awards—Best Fashion Feature for Karen Burshtein’s “Diary of a Couture Dress” from our Summer 2008 issue and Best Magazine Cover for our August 2008 cover with Coco Rocha. Other winners included Addison Gill for Best New Face and Janine Falcon (imabeautygeek.com) for Best Beauty or Fashion Blog.

Tamara Mellon is suing her mother for $9.5 million. The lawsuit comes on the heels of the allegation that Mellon’s mum, Ann Yeardye, breached their part verbal/part paper contract in the sale of Jimmy Choo to Lion Capital in 2004. Yeardye was meant to receive only a cash pay off in the deal but she allegedly took $6.3 million in stock. [The Cut]

“Sold at Starbucks,” for almost any artist, is the kiss of death—and yet, it can’t quite kill the beats of one irrepressible Anjulie (anjuliemusic.com). The young Guyanese-Torontonian’s eponymous world-pop debut is out now, on Hear Music, and in serious rotation. If you love M.I.A. and/or Corinne Bailey Rae, lend your ears to slinky new single […]

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