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Smut Soiree The Society

Culture
June 28, 2011 | By: Carole

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The Society & LaineyGossip Present: The 6th Annual SMUT Soiree

Recently The Society and LaineyGossip.com hosted the 6th Annual Smut Soiree at the Evergreen Brick Works, in downtown Toronto. Along with Lainey her three correspondents, Sasha Tong, Duana Taha and Sarah Marrs, joined the panel to dish on everyone from Hollywood celeb’s to royal stars like Pippa Middleton, as well as reveal some juicy blind items. This year attendee’s included eTalk’s Tanya Kim and The Bay’s Christopher Sherman. The spacious venue played host to a myriad of sponsored treats, including sweets from the Maynards candy bar, caramel covered apples from Absolut Orient Apple and hair and makeup touch-ups from Rimmel and John Frieda, all while the Aquafina Plus+ Vitamins Spa and Perrier refreshment zone kept everyone hydrated. Read More…

La Societe Toronto

Culture
June 27, 2011 | By: Carole

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HIGH SOCIETY

La Société brings Paris to Bloor Street at Toronto’s latest hotspot

“Can’t actually recall last time there was such heft of buzz for a resto opening hereabouts,” tweeted Shinan Govani, the social columnist for The National Post, on the opening night party for La Société, which included guests such as Kirk Pickersgill and Stephen Wong of Greta Constantine, writer Andrew Sardone, designer Philip Sparks, Ainsley Kerr, and So You Think You Can Dance Canada‘s Blake McGrath. Stepping into the wood paneled room with mosaic tiled floors, stained glass ceiling and hand painted windows, we were instantly reminded of our favourite European city, Paris. With a seafood bar in the corner dishing out everything from oysters to lobsters, the menu has bistro standbys like cassoulet, steak frites and a classic French onion soup. Don’t forget to pick up a drink at the bar—our favourite is the refreshing French mule, a take on the traditional Moscow mule.
La Société, 131 Bloor Street West, lasociete.ca

Maybelline Luminato

Beauty Culture
June 21, 2011 | By: Carole

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IN A NEW YORK MINUTE

Maybelline New York at Luminato

From June 13-14th cosmetics giant Maybelline brought New York City to David Pecaut Square for the Luminato festival. Inside the hub, visitors were treated to a makeup application, could sit and read an issue of The New Yorker, and have their photo taken for Maybelline’s Canadian Facebook site. Guests were also treated to a preview of new products, including the new Falsies Flared by Volum’ Express mascara ($9.99) that builds up lashes for a dramatic look, Color Sensational High Shine Lipcolor ($9.99), a lipstick that gives a glossy look, and Eye Studio Color Explosion Luminizing Eye shadow ($11.99) which has reflective particles for a multi-effect shimmer and illuminated finish on the lids.

Hussein Chalayan Exhibit

Culture Fashion
June 20, 2011 | By: Barb

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LES ARTS DE CHALAYAN

Les Arts Decoratifs features Hussein Chalayan’s looks from the ’90s to the new millennium

Beginning July 5th fashion enthusiasts will be able to capture a glimpse into the mind of British/Turkish designer Hussein Chalayan at Paris’ Les Arts Decoratifs. Known for his avant-garde aesthetic, the Central Saint Martins graduate has been recognized as a leader in the industry with various awards, including British Designer of the Year (1999 and 2000). The exhibition will be presented on two floors—the first will explore the foundation of his thoughts, integrating the political, cultural, and geographical barriers felt by the designer, and the the second will place more of an emphasis on the ideas of movement. Read More…

YSL Luminato

Beauty Culture
June 17, 2011 | By: Carole

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ILLUMINATING THE NIGHT

Yves Saint Laurent helps kick off Luminato with opening night party

Attendees for the opening night party of Toronto’s Luminato arts festival walked into Roy Thomson Hall basking in a glow of blue light. Hosted by Tony Gagliano, chair of Luminato, Janice Price, CEO of Luminato and Javier San Juan, president and CEO of L’Oréal Canada, the event was held in collaboration with Yves Saint Laurent to introduce the Canadian faces of YSL Beauté. The homegrown Radiant Muses, Amoryn Engel, Jane Halverson Venditelli, Jenny Bird and Trinity Jackman, were selected to represent the YSL beauty brand as brand ambassadors and walked the night’s black carpet for the event alongside guests such as Fashion magazine editor Bernadette Mora, musician Rufus Wainwright, actor Lisa Ray, fashion scribe Sarah Nicole Prickett, Jeffrey Remedios from record label Arts & Crafts, and David Livingstone, editor of Men’s Fashion.