Express Yourself

"Once those skinny jeans came into my life, everything that wasn't authentic—the whole WASPy facade—dropped away. That's the thing about fashion: You can use it to hide, but it's only magic when...

Fan Girl Moment

For a magazine-lover like me, life's little thrills include the moment during London Fashion Week when the editor-in-chief of British Vogue retweets you.(I tweeted a link to an article about...

Playback

With Valentine's Day and one of my favourite books in mind, I thought I'd take a chance and share a few of the songs that have made their way onto my soundtrack. Beyonce featuring Sean Paul “Baby...

February

Back to School

Josh Radnor has thought a lot about getting older. In Liberal Arts - his second directorial effort after 2010's Happythankyoumoreplease - the How I Met Your Mother actor plays Jesse, a man who...

Uptown Downtown

Image courtesy of style.com Each fashion capital brings to mind a look that it’s known for. These images may only be indicative of the way that a select group of people dresses, but they’re always...

Love and Other Drugs

Somehow the lineup of people that wrapped around the Kool Haus felt like a small crowd inside. It didn’t matter where you stood because being at a distance from Frank Ocean doesn’t make his music...

January

Sunrise

Just a snippet of a true story... If a picture is worth a thousand words, then I have no choice but to tell you about it. I had spent the night dancing, shaking off every anxiety I had developed in...

Pop Goes the Jazz Age

SEE | The Great Gatsby When readers feel possessive or fiercely passionate about a classic work of fiction, the film adaptation is guaranteed to get people talking. In this case were talking about...

Dreamcatcher

"Editors are reporters. I know when a look is important, whether or not it reflects my personal style. My job is to make people dream, and to get them excited about dressing in a new way." - Elle...

Reading About Girls and Pop

Every boy band frenzy requires the same essential ingredients. Harmonies, a mop-topped frontman and co-ordinated outfits go a long way. For weeks, radio stations have been playing the syrup-y...

Travel: A Taste of Milan Part 2

Cappuccino and cornetti at Sant AmbroeusGucci on Via MontenapoleoneDREAM STREETTheres no doubt that Milan is an elegant city. Strolling down via Montenapoleone is where youll witness that elegance...

Travel: A Taste of Milan Part 1

A closer look at the Duomo, from the patio at La RinascenteMilan is a city that surprises at every turn. While it has the same charm found in other Italian cities, its somehow blended with the...

Milan: Seeing People

The entrance to Galleria Carla SozzaniWho better to mentor a novice photographer than legendary lensman Helmut Newton? In 1970, when the iconic German photographer was dealing with an illness, he...

To Capture a Moment

Within the pristine white walls of Torontos TIFF Bell Lightbox, fashion-lovers, royal followers and film fans alike were brought together by the recent exhibit, Grace Kelly: From Movie Star to...

Travel: Hours in New York

Theres no feeling quite like getting on a plane without luggage. Along with the thrill of exploring a city, boarding without bags leaves you free to begin the adventure as soon as you land. It also...

The Talented Mr. McQueen

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Paris: Meet Madame Grès

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Cant Wait to Wear: Julian Louie x Aldo

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Talis Takeover

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My Intro to Interior Design

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Cant Wait to Wear: Neon

This years spring collections were saturated with pops of colour. As temperatures rise, shades of lime, coral and turquoise will certainly complement my black and beige basics. Whether its with a...

Jet Sets and Joy Rides

Its no secret that Ive been thinking a lot about traveling lately. Im dreaming of a trip to a new place, where I can soak up the culture and stroll through the picturesque streets. My ideal...

Colour From the Front Row

Despite my efforts to fit in a quick trip to New York this month, my only view of fashion week is through the eyes of my favourite writers, bloggers, editors and photographers. For quick quips and...

Make the Cut

There is no class that will show you step by step how to land your dream job. Everyones path is different. Thats why I frequently look for advice from people that I admire in the industry. Whether...

Upgrade

"There is something to be said for the pure joy of dressing up and going out, of being young and alive in the city." - Lily Kwong, Vogue January 2011Some style inspiration from (clockwise from top...

Love/Leave Feb 2011

Lets focus on the love this February, shall we?LOVE: FLAREs latest issue pops with cover star Nina Dobrev (the Degrassi alum currently starring in the insanely addictive The Vampire Diaries) lying...

Informed Intern, 2

Q: What kind of work does an intern do? What to expect really depends on the department that youre working in. When applying, study the masthead and think about who you might like to work with. At...

Silver Linings

I dont always look on the bright side. I am not always the cheeriest person. But since I started working I have realized that there are moments in the mornings on my way to work when I glance up at...