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From the Juno Awards getting cancelled to Queer Eye getting renewed, here's everything that happened this week.

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At 13, I knew that I wanted to write for magazines one day. By 15, I’d amassed a collection of monthly’s so large that my bookshelf was on the verge of buckling. Around the same time, Tavi Gevinson began acquiring international attention for her role as Editor-in-chief of Rookie Mag. A girl my age at […]

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It would be an understatement to say that Instagram is one of the most relevant social media apps today. Used by media conglomerates and independent creatives alike, it’s the place where today’s most important imagery and messaging is shared. However, there are some people who take it a step further. And no, I’m not talking […]

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As a beauty writer, I get so many products that are labelled “anti-aging” and I am tired of it. I don’t know who made the decision to use it as a blanket term, but somehow that’s the only term ever used anymore. I imagine because it’s effective. Many women have become so frightened by society’s abhorrence of […]

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If today’s beauty news say anything, it’s that there are major changes coming in the world of campaigns. Where supermodels and leading actresses have traditionally ruled the billboards, it seems like the criteria to become a beauty ambassador as of late is a huge social media following and an all-around go-getter. A millennial baby? Even […]

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See all the pictures from the Variety Studio at Holt Renfrew »

Critics were rendered speechless at Friday night’s premiere of 12 Years a Slave—and at the Variety Studio yesterday at Holt Renfrew, the same thing happened to us when Michael Fassbender, one of the film’s stars, entered the room along with director Steve McQueen and a few members of the cast. Wearing a black shawl collar sweater and dark jeans, Fassy (as we’re in the habit of calling him) sent our fangirl hearts racing in delight as we shrieked inside, trying to process that we were breathing in the same air as him. Also, dude has like the tiniest waist ever.

While waiting to be interviewed, we watched as Fassbender made a beeline for a tray of strawberries. Despite making a sour facial reaction, he gave the berry a thumbs up. No, like literally a thumbs up. Annnnd we’re officially jealous of fruit. Then he tilted back a glass of Moët, chatting with co-star Alfre Woodard and laughing at something she said before posing for a photo with her. Meanwhile the film’s lead, Chiwetel Ejiofor, sidled up to the British Airways bar and had a cup of something hot—hopefully having to say thank you to everyone complimenting his much-buzzed-about performance hasn’t made him lose his voice.

Four brains (and closets) are better than one. Or at least, that’s what the new site, The Style Common, shows us. Started by four Vancouver-based fashion bloggers (three from our very own Style Panel, no less), The Style Common is a collective that pairs online skills with companies looking to partner with bloggers.

Started by Alicia Quan of Alicia Fashionista, Alexandra Grant, Jen Tam of Her Waise Choice and Jennifer Pistor, The Style Common is tapping into a market that has been steadily building. Bloggers have started to work closely alongside companies with events like Tavi Gevinson touring with Urban Outfitters all summer or Leandra Medine of Man Repeller collaborating with lines like Dannijo. Bloggers have the ability to get the word out about brands, products or whatever through their personal voices and knowledge of what works for their readers.

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We spoke to 12 Canadian women who are making their marks not only across our country but also around the world. From the young photographer Petra Collins who despite only being 19 has gained international acclaim for her work, to Farah Mohamed, who at a young age fled her birth country to seek refuge in Canada, the ladies featured here have found success across many broad spectrums. Familiar face Caroline Issa is regularly spotted in our street style snaps and mentions here how she gave up a high paying job to instead fulfill her love of fashion by working in that industry instead. Whether it is in activism, writing, singing or art, these women have a strong passion for what they do and can inspire others to do the same. From all ages and all walks of life, these 12 Canadian women have talent and vision that knows no bounds.

Or jump to: DJ SHADYAKISS |BENNI LEIGH | JULIA DAULT | FARAH MOHAMED | CAROLINE ISSA | KAREN AZOULAY | ESI EDUGYAN | ANITA MAJUMDAR | LEANNE SHAPTON | SEMI CHELLAS | PETRA COLLINS | SIMONE OSBORNE

See our blogger-inspired Halloween costume guide »

If you don’t have your Halloween costume yet, it’s safe to say that you are a major procrastinator. Because we may just be guilty of the same offense from time to time, we’re here to lend a helping hand and come up with some final costume ideas for tomorrow’s Halloween festivities. To make it (relatively) easy, we’ve plucked inspiration from some of the most recognizable faces that we see every day, fashion and style bloggers BryanBoy, Man Repeller’s Leandra Medine, Tavi Gevinson, I Want I Got’s Anita Clarke and the Beckerman sisters.

The best part of dressing up like a blogger for Halloween? Your costume shouldn’t require many extra purchases, and you can take fashion risks with styling that you might not be inclined to try regularly. Whether you want to sport Mickey Mouse ears like BryanBoy or an oversized pair of sunglasses á la Anita Clarke, these costumes are as easy as pie.

View by blogger: ANITA CLARKE | LEANDRA MEDINE | BRYANBOY | TAVI GEVINSON | BECKERMAN SISTERS

Okay, don’t freak out. Okay, maybe do, because if you’re as big of a fan of Tavi Gevinson as we are, this is day making. The 16-year-old blogger turned editor-in-chief of Rookie Mag, will be in Toronto on October 27 to read from Rookie Yearbook One.

Check out more photos from New York Fashion Week!»

From the city that never sleeps, it also seems that the fashion crowd never sleeps during fashion week, as photographer Stefania Yarhi has caught even more stylish ladies (and a few men!) outside the shows at New York Fashion Week Spring 2013.

The excitement was in the air as Hollywood’s elite sat in the coveted front row of Rodarte’s Spring 2013 show on Tuesday. Plunked beside Rachel Zoe and Anna Wintour in the front row was Kirsten Dunst (fresh from her visit to Toronto for TIFF to promote her upcoming film On the Road), who Yahri captured leaving the show wearing an on-trend cream and brown striped dress with lace and ruffles from Rodarte’s Fall 2012 collection.

If there were anyone who’d be worth listening to when it comes to style pointers, it’d be Iris Apfel. The “geriatric star,” as she refers to herself, has 90 years of experience in the field. With a M.A.C cosmetics line and a Costume Institute exhibit of her wildly eccentric wardrobe under her belt, it’s safe to say she’s an expert. True to form, Apfel had sharp one-liners and nuggets of wisdom to spare during a talk with Tavi Gevinson at the Met last night.

When asked about throwing looks together in the morning, Apfel advised taking chances: