From the monthly archives:

June 2010

Teeny House Bunny

Fashion
June 30, 2010 | By: Truc

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DESIGNER ON THE RISE: A FrontRowMag Q&A with…Teeny House Bunny

Accessories can make or break an outfit, and New York-based label Teeny House Bunny specializes in jewelry and hair accessories that are charming and feminine, yet still fashionable. In less than two years, designers Alexandra Wise, Dyana Nematallah and Robin Reetz have seen their Etsy hobby grow into a full-time career, complete with a profile on Style.com and business deals with the likes of Henri Bendel and Anthropologie. We went to designer Robin Reetz to find out the secret to their success. Read More…

Top 10 Sunscreens

Beauty
June 29, 2010 | By: Carole

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OUR TOP 10 SUNSCREEN PICKS

When the sun is shining we all want to catch a few rays, but want don’t risk looking like a lobster. The harmful effects of sun damage to your skin go beyond a burn, often causing long term issues like skin cancer and speeding up the signs of aging. Here’s a list of ten of our favourite sunscreens. Now you can enjoy the summer heat just a little bit more. Read More…

Fashion Flick

Culture
June 25, 2010 | By: Carole

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FASHION FLICK: COCO CHANEL & IGOR STRAVINSKY

Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky is based on the novel by Chris Greenhalgh, which chronicles the brief affair between French designer Gabrielle Chanel (played by Anna Mouglalis) and Russian composer, Igor Stravinsky (Mads Mikkelsen). The film richly depicts Mademoiselle Chanel’s world of luxury fashion and design, while also focussing on the creative process behind her celebrated fragrance, No. 5. Read More…

The Ascension of Mark Fast

Culture Fashion
June 23, 2010 | By: Michelle

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THE ASCENSION OF MARK FAST

Canadian knitwear designer Mark Fast’s rise to fashion fame has taken place seemingly over night. After causing a stir by casting plus size models in his Spring 2010 runway show, Fast’s penchant for revealing and sexy dresses and leggings (we were recently drooling over a pair from his Faster Mark Fast line worn by his publicists while he was in Toronto), has put him at the top of the game here in Canada, and abroad, in less than one year. Read More…

Cottage Essentials

Fashion
June 22, 2010 | By: Carole

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OUR FAVOURITE THINGS

Summer essentials for an escape to the cottage

Jaunting off to the cottage on the weekend is a regular occurance during the summer months. But just because you’re heading up north and enjoying the great outdoors doesn’t mean you should let yourself go and dress anything other than stylish. Here are some of our picks to stay practical and posh on your next trip to the cottage. Read More…