Month: June 2009

geekiviews: Lancôme Paris Perfecting and Setting Mineral Powder

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Lancôme Paris Perfecting and Setting Mineral Powder My friends at Lancôme Canada sent me two of the latest additions to their makeup line, Skin-Transforming Mineral Powder Foundation and Perfecting and Setting Mineral Powder. Ageless Minérale, the brand’s first brightening mineral foundation that brushes away the signs of aging. Ageless Minérale includes White Sapphire Complex, the newest innovation from the Lancôme Laboratories. The complex is comprised of a special combination of ingredients including Bismuth Oxychloride, Mica, Alumina, Aloe and Vitamin E. Working in conjunction, these ingredients help blur wrinkles, cover imperfections and visibly erase pores and lines. The SPF 21 keeps skin protected from the sun’s harmful rays. The ultra-fine loose Mineral Powder Foundation can be used alone or with the Setting And Perfecting Mineral Powder, which gently absorbs excess oil and further minimizes imperfections for a shine-free, soft-focus finish. Talc-free and never cakey, the powders wear beautifully for hours without irritating the skin. The modern packaging features a sliding cap ensuring an easy and clean application. Used with the ultra luxurious Powder Foundation Brush, the …

geekiviews: Vitaminwater

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I know. You are thinking what does Vitaminwater have to do with fashion. It has nothing to do with fashion and it has everything to do with an interesting pitch I received from Environics. They sent me a couple of bottle of Vitaminwater. It’s the not first time I’ve tried it. I’m pretty indifferent to it as a beverage. Most times I’ve heard of anyone drinking it, they had been drinking heavily the night before. So when I received the package from Environics I laughed out loud when I discovered their pitch, Vitaminwater, hangover cure. It’s perfect and about damn time. It’s a better tasting Gatorade which has been touted as a hangover remedy by many people I know. The pitch also included some Canadian hangover stats which I found amusing. fast facts and stats never say never? according to a recent survey, 47% of canadians won’t give up drinking even if it means we’ll be hugging the porcelain god the next day. open bars and two-four (maybe it has something to do with the …

I like the LV Astronauts Core Values Ad

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What a relief from Madonna’s crotch this Louis Vuitton ad is. I have to admit I really enjoy this picture with the three space traveling trailblazers Sally Ride, Buzz Aldrin and Jim Lovell. The core values ads do a good job hiding Louis Vuitton, the viewer ends up concentrating on the people in those shots then the handbags. image: WWD.com

SOL(e)D! aka Anita’s Birthday Party

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I’m celebrating my birth with one of my favourite magazines, the Worn Fashion Journal. Join me and the Worn Team celebrate the closing of the ART & SOLE exhibition. The ART & SOLE exhibition (May 21 – June 6) will feature twenty-four interpretations of that understated fash classic, Keds. The exhibit will close with a v. fashionable gala (cocktails! hor d’oevres! 1960s Motown/Stax/Hi Records music courtesy of Shake a Tail DJs!) and live auction fundraiser which will give our readers the chance to bid on these wonderful creations, with a portion of proceeds supporting Fashion Cares (in support of ACT). The animated image above displays some of the shoes in the collection. Attendees of SOL(e)D! will also have access to all exhibits in the museum, cheap drinks and free food. Tickets are $28 and also include 2 year subscription to WORN. Tickets can be purchased online SOL(e)D! Tickets or in person at the following stores: Winkle, 1107 Queen Street East Left Feet, 88 Nassau Street Frou Frou, 1616 Queen Street West If you see any …

Dagg and Stacey Spring 2009 Lookbook

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Dagg and Stacey Spring 2009 Lookbook At the height of British Imperialism many of the affluent found themselves able to travel to new and unexplored lands, bringing their polite society and china services to the safari. This moment in time is so beautifully illustrated in the memoir Out of Africa by Isak Dinsen. The Dagg and Stacey Spring/Summer 2009 collection is guided by the spirit of this intoxicating journey. The look features relaxed tailoring, clean lines, and hand dyed appliques for an effortlessly feminine feel. Dagg and Stacey was developed by the combined inspiration of Karen Dagg and Stacey Paterson. Established in 2001 in Toronto Canada, Dagg and Stacey had a clear intention from the beginning. Guided by a strong sense of feminine tailoring and an informed nod to vintage detailing, Dagg and Stacey appeals to those whose attention to quality and style are paramount. The label is known for its eclectic use of colour, pattern and texture, with each piece framed by their philosophy of creating beautifully cut and consistently feminine designs.

Spring 2010 Footwear Sketch Preview

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I was reading the Footwear News section of WWD and came across designer sketches for the Spring 2010 collection. I find the different drawing styles fascinating in footwear sketches. The impossible arch and exaggerated foot proportions draw me in. Rupert Sanderson, Alexandra Neel, Giuseppe Zanotti, Max Kibardin, Omelle images: Spring Sketch Preview – WWD.com

L’Oréal Paris Offers Complimentary Summer Beauty Makeovers for Luminato, June 5 – 7

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L’Oréal Paris Offers 1,000s of Complimentary Summer Beauty Makeovers to Torontonians for Luminato, June 5 – 7 To help Torontonians go to Luminato in style with the latest summer beauty trends, L’Oréal Paris is offering complimentary makeup and hair makeovers from some of Canada’s top makeup and hair artists. Participants will also get the opportunity to ‘walk the red carpet’ at the Beauty Tent where a photographer will capture their final beauty look as a special memento. Special guest appearances at the Beauty Tent by L’Oréal Paris’ Official Makeup Artist, Eddie Maleterre and Official Hair Artist and Colourist, Eric Del Monaco – the same beauty masterminds who created all of the runway beauty looks for LG Fashion Week, Beauty by L’Oréal Paris in Toronto and appeared on the hit TV show, Project Runway Canada. Eddie and Eric will direct the team of 20 makeup and hair artists for three-days at this amazing beauty hub, as they apply 1,000s of beauty makeovers on Torontonians using L’Oréal Paris ‘star’ products of the summer. The following special guest …

Ask a Geek: Swamisz Sandals in Toronto

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Sometimes readers ask me questions. If they are of value to all my readers I post them online. If you have a question, please feel free to submit it using the contact form. I’ll definitely do my best to answer it. I want – I got reader Marie wrote: Message Have you seen or heard of a new sandal called Swamisz? They are made of rubber and come in different colours and I desperately want some for yoga! I know they came out in Australia but if anyone knows where to get them in Canada i would love to know! When this email first came to me in April, I had no idea of Canadian retailers for Swamisz. They are all natural rubber sandals and not very attractive in my opinion. I have seen them in Toronto now. They can be found at Over The Rainbow in Yorkville. I didn’t happen to see the price so give them a call if you want to find out. Edit: October 2, 2009 – They are also available …