All photography by Nicole Comeau from theionfashion.com
The Girl: Giovanna Battaglia, contributing editor to W Magazine.
The Location: Via Solari before the Fendi show.
The Look: Uptown Rocker chic in Dolce & Gabbana leather coat, Hermès scarf and Miu Miu studded penny loafers shoes.
Quote: ”I can’t believe you (bloggers) are all out here in this weather just to get your photos…that is dedication…”
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All photography by Nicole Comeau from theionfashion.com
The Girl: Suzanne Timmins, native Torontonian and fashion director at Hudson Bay Co., @suzanne_timmins
The Location: Somerset House, London Fashion Week central.
The Look: Western tailored chic in Joseph coat, Theory jacket, Calvin Klein shirt, J Brand jeans, Rodarte belt.
Quoted: ”London Fashion Week is all about individuality. No one follows the trends here, they follow their soul and heart! That’s what makes it so interesting.”
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All photography by Nicole Comeau from theionfashion.com
The Girl: Masiba, blogger and editor at buro247.ru
The Location: Lincoln Centre Plaza
The Look: Bejewelled chic in Marc Jacobs dress, Dries Van Noten coat and Fendi bag.
Quoted: ”I’ve been shopping at Barney’s this week…my favorite shop!”
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All images courtesy of the Adlon Hotel.
The vibe: Everything about the Adlon Hotel in Berlin is cool and luxurious – as is spa. It’s where the rich and famous who stay at the hotel go to get pampered (we’re talking Angelina, Brad and their gang of kids), so it’s incredibly private and quiet with change rooms in your own spa suite.
The treatment: As much as I love trying new skin care products, there’s something comforting in using a tried, tested and true brand that I know won’t leave me red in the face. Dermalogica has always been my go-to skin care brand when I’m in need of an extra shot of moisture, a quick exfoliation to rid myself of dry skin, or a gentle cleansing solution for irritated skin. So, I was excited to learn that my facial at the Adlon Hotel would be performed with Dermalogica products. I didn’t need to stress or emphasize how sensitive my skin is because I knew that the products wouldn’t irritate my skin.
After a cleanse with the cleansing solution, my facialist used the Daily Microfoliant very gently to lift away dry, dead skin cells without scruffing up my skin. It was followed up with a soothing and cooling mask that plumped my skin and gave it the moisture shock it desperately needed after a few days of travelling. Throw in a facial massage, along with a head, hand, foot and arm massage and it proves that everything is better in a spa (even products you use all the time).
Need a little extra bit of relaxation? Book a special yoga session with on-hand yoga master Vijay who will help ease away any tension. FYI, he’s also a master masseuse and if you book yourself a body treatment, you might be lucky enough to have Vijay for your massage. Or just chill out by the spa’s gorgeous pool.
Price: 100 euros for the classic Dermalogica facial
Bliss factor: 4 out of 5 aromatherapy drops – if only we could have this kind of treatment every time we whipped out our everyday skin care products.
Images courtesy of the Hazelton Hotel
The vibe: We all know that the Hazelton Hotel is know to be luxe (it’s a TIFF fave for celebrities), and the spa has that same luxurious, A-list feeling. It’s a quiet escape from the streets of Yorkville and the treatments are pretty swanky, too. Especially if you book yourself in for an ultra-rich Valmont treatment to boost your anti aging defenses.
The treatment: Two weeks before I got married, I tested out the Hazelton’s exclusive Valmont Exlir des Glaciers treatment. For those who don’t know, Valmont is the uber-rich Swiss line that carries a hefty wallet punch (think in the hundreds for a container of this incredibly rejuvenating cream), but if you can’t swing the skin care line, a Valmont spa treatment now and then can also give your skin that extra boost it might need. Read the rest of this entry
After what can only be described as a drab, dreary start to the new year with snow and chilly temps, I’m already dreaming of spring. Dreamy florals, bright hues, pastels – that’s what I want to think about right now. Since that’s not going to happen any time soon outside weather-wise, I’ll do with this pretty fluorite image by Weston for an iPad 2 cover, exclusively at net-a-porter.com. Not only does it have those spring-like colours I’m craving, but Weston prints always look like a piece of art. I might even go one step closer to spring and pick up a new iPhone case by Weston as well (have you seen this colourful confection?) Winter blues be gone!
Weston Fluorite printed magnetic iPad 2 cover, $100, net-a-porter.com
I was lucky enough to get a sneak peek at this fun watch at The Bay’s holiday preview back in the summer. As soon as I saw it, I loved it. The company’s signature stripes are chic and colourful, and a refreshing change to all the rose gold and metal watches I currently own. I added it to my holiday wish list knowing it would be available in October, but thankfully (and to my surprise!) it was tucked into a little gift bag we received after the preview. I sported it all summer long and it received endless compliments, so I will definitely be transitioning it into fall and winter. Plus I’m jetting off on my honeymoon this week, where the questions of what to pack and what luggage to take got easier when I knew I could take this little bit of Canadiana with me on my travels.
Hudson’s Bay Company Collection Timex Originals Watch Collaboration, $95, available at thebay.com.
Photography by Barbora Simek
Libydo, snapped in Toronto
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All hail the mighty flat! I live in flats, mainly because I am already just over 5’10”. And all summer long I have been dying to stash away my flat sandals in favour of something more masculine and chic for fall. Enter the classic loafer, more specifically, these two-toned tasseled beauties from J. Crew. I’ll pair them with my standard skinny black pants and cashmere sweater, shorts on the last warm days, and with a skirt, tights and blazer.
Toni Tassel Loafers, J. Crew $278 available at jcrew.com.
Photography by Barbora Simek
Nickeshia Garrick, snapped in Toronto
Style: Work-safe edge
Occupation: Artist, performer, dancer
Wearing: Skirt from Katie’s, shirt from H&M, necklace from Suzy Shier, Aldo shoes
Favorite item: “The bracelet that my boyfriend made for me.”
Styling tip: “Know your body, I would never wear baggy on top of baggy, I can’t do a bohemian look it doesn’t work on my body. You can see a person in a street and want to put it on but if it doesn’t work on your body it won’t look good.”
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