Archive for April, 2009
Apr
30
The Cannes Film Festival is just around the corner and the hype is already starting for Quentin Tarantino’s Inglorious Basterds, starring Brad Pitt. But the real hoopla is guaranteed to be surrounding Terry Gilliam’s (Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas) The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus because it features Heath Ledger’s final performance. A trailer hasn’t been posted yet, but we’ll keep checking back.
—A.B
Apr
30
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Luxury luggage gets a much-needed refresh in kaleidoscopic colors this spring. Prada’s updated travel line, fabricated in their trademark saffiano material, fuses high quality with high fashion. Ditch the dreary black canvas case that you and every other tourista hunts for at baggage claim, and trip the light fantastic this season in shades of indigo, papaya, berry or ochre.
-Fiona Green
Apr
30
We’ve all heard the classic Med secret of using olive oil to attain glossy Riviera-style locks, however it seems the beauty secrets of the ancient fruit don’t end there. Provence-native L’Occitane has developed a certified organic range of skincare formulated with natural oil and water extracts from the exotic olive tree, which is known for surviving the most arid conditions. Olive water extract is rich in antioxidants and potassium, which help to boost the skin’s radiance and protect against daily damage, while olive oil works to leave your skin soft and delectably supple. Available at www.loccitane.ca or call (877) 212-0238.
–Megan Kirkwood
Apr
30
This Sunday, grab your best gal pals and head over to the Liberty Grand for aWEARness (www.awearnesscanada.com for tickets), a shopping and fundraising event for ovarian cancer research. For $100 a person ($200 for VIPs), you can shop designer fashion and beauty products at major discounts (at least 50 percent!), with proceeds going to the research done at Princess Margaret Hospital. With goodies from the likes of Elizabeth Grant, M.A.C. and OPI, you’re bound to snag some great buys for a very worthy cause.
—Laura Flanagan
Apr
29
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Half off designer digs for a cause? You don¹t have to tell us twice. This year¹s annual aWEARness shopping event will include designer items for women, men and children as well as accessories and bridal wear from names such as Elie Tahari, Theory, Michael Kors and Vera Wang at discounts of at least 50% off regular retail prices. The event, which will be held on May 3 at the Liberty Grand Exhibition Place, will raise funds for Princess Margaret Hospital for ovarian cancer research. For a list of donors visit www.awearnesscanada.com.
—Emily Huggard
