Get gorgeous like the stars do for the Toronto International Film Festival before they hit the red carpet.
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We expect to see the A-listers who descend on Toronto for the international film festival to look nothing shy of perfect when they stroll down the red carpet. But with a hair and makeup brigade and oodles of time and money to spend on getting flawless before the big day, it's no wonder they all end up looking simply gorgeous. So, where exactly do the stars go to get red carpet prepped in Toronto? ELLE Canada has the scoop on where the Hollywood elite get pampered and relaxed before a night on the town.
The jewels
First things first. Chances are stars like Angelina Jolie has her designer duds already picked out and flown to Toronto awaiting her arrival at her Park Hyatt suite with Mr. Pitt. But she just might need to accessorize a bit. She wouldn't have to venture far to find stunning pieces worthy of draping around an A-lister's neck. Daniel Espinoza has been adding sparkle to celebs with his fine creations for years and his exclusive Yorkville shop in the Four Season's hotel (a Hollywood hot spot) is in the perfect location for the star looking to pick up some bling. Another celebrity fave is Miles Mindham (located on Avenue Road), who brings anything but ordinary pieces to a red carpet outfit.
The relaxation
Ever notice that celebrities never look stressed out when they walk down the red carpet? Perhaps is has something to do with getting pampered all day long beforehand. And there are plenty of spas in Toronto and the Yorkville area to pamper a star's every need and whim.
The Stillwater Spa located in the star-filled Park Hayatt would be the perfect, secluded place to get a signature massage or one of Stillwater's Wholesome Body Buffers -- which will leave the famous glowing from head to toe. We're sure that Park Hyatt guests such as George Clooney and Matt Damon have stepped into the spa for a little R&R.
For those celebs wishing to venture out of the Yorkville area, they can hop over to King Street West and sneak into Hammam Spa, for an ultra-private 90-minute hot stone massage. Rumour has it Angelina stopped by last year to get a facial pre-red carpet.
