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• In a cab thru #van2010 and its crazy to drive by sea aftr sea of huge white tents for the game events #

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For those who are missing the infamous Domino magazine . . . meet Lonny Mag.

Designer Michelle Adams and photographer Patrick Cline bring you interior design at its best... online. Lonny Mag is a great source for inspiration for any project.

Its creative influence is versions of London and New York styles fused over well designed pages and beautiful photography.   You can click on any item and be directed right to the supplier.  It also reads like a real magazine even though its only online.  Save’s on stack’s of paper mags in the house!

We may remember Alicia Silverstone, as that teen with a  crazy crush in Clueless. Since then she’s doing more than just acting – she’s saving the world one pretty face at a time.

As an outspoken animal rights activist and enthusiastic vegan, living in Cali in her eco-friendly home, shared with her husband and rescued animals, teaming up with EcoTools is a natural transition. This limited-editon, EcoTools By Alicia Silverston is an eco-friendly, natural line of beauty products and bags.

EcoTools are made of hemp and vegetable dyes, and make-up brushes are made from recycled metal and bamboo. They are packaged in post-consumer waste paper with eco-tips on them. PLUS 1% of each sale is donated to the planet. I read she even spilled soy sauce on her brushes, threw them in the washer and they were still in tip-top shape. Clumsy-friendly, eco-friendly and wallet-friendly!

Not so clueless about saving the planet!

• 2true RT @tkells I really don’t get the concept of “guys night” where they ban the women theyr with 2 party in a bar w girls they don’t know #
• @djmorningstar there will always be another penthouse party. glad u got a pj nyt! in reply to djmorningstar #
• Check out @carmencamille tnyt on @fmaweekly – giving the 411 on the wrap of their UK tour KVOS CH23 or CH12 at 10:30 PM #
• At the pamela masik public showing of http://www.theforgotten.ca. A dark behind story to an amazing collection of art. Proud of my city to support #
• Checked out the gran open for lynn stevens boutique in gastown – got a gorg’ rory beca vest. Tonight work means shoppping! #

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Sneak Peek! Tom Binn’s Alice in Wonderland Baubles FabSugar

What to wear January 2010 – Omiru

Socks and sandals stylish for Spring Couture in the City

How to wear patterned tights Stylelist

You gotta fall in love with Gwen Stefani’s Harajuku Lovers Sunshine Cuties ~ new fragrances

These new girls in town not only have new looks, but also new scents to have us falling in love with them just before Valentine’s Day. This is the perfect gift to make your single girlfriend’s happy on this sometimes lonely day.

• Sunshine Cuties Love is a fruity floral
• Sunshine Cuties L’il Angel is a citrus gourmand
• Sunshine Cuties Music is a sensuous floral
• Sunshine Cuties Baby is a dewy floral
• Sunshine Cuties G is a creamy musk

Meet the ladies in stores this February.

I’m still in love with the bold shoulder Balmain dress Madonna wore in her music video for Celebration. Luckily for me, designers are embellishing the shoulders even more for 2010. Goes beyond the ‘80s power suits with the shoulder pads (not a personal fav). Now, we’re seeing shoulders grow upwards into more futuristic, space age look from Balmain.

Not to mention, Lavin’s aim for sculptural ruffles  High shoulders give women a sense of power. Chick Power! I’m down with that. A history lesson: big shoulders date back from the Victoria era, as high society European women would wear tailored dresses to emphasize that part of their body. Shoulders speak volume. Trust.

Photo: Lanvin’s Spring 2010 Ready-to-Wear (designer Alber Elbaz)
Photo: Madonna in a Balmain dress for her Celebration music video

• Apparently someone sweet in my lyf has been scoring swag for me at #SunDance Film Fest. I’m a lucky girl and will have lots to blog about! #
• So @bradyddesign just helped me properly synch up @nicolecorrado – fashion faux pas or the next “it” #
• waiting for Brady & Nicole so we can go and catch #Starkillers @Ginger62. Wiggle my little butt to some tunes!! #
• Props to BC boys at #Sundance RT_@edison0710 Tucker & Dale vs. Evil: http://ow.ly/ZMSR Do u like movies where peops killed in creative ways? #
• RT @SecondCityStyle: Calvin Klein’s Party at a Prison? Check this out…
  http://tinyurl.com/y9hly58 #
• RT @NowPublic: Betty Broderick To Have A Parole Hearing After 32 Years In Prison http://bit.ly/7vpSXk
• Just watched Heidi Montag list off all of her plastic surgery – my mouth is still hanging open. sad sad girl #
• @partly_sunny tell me it’s Alice! in reply to partly_sunny #
• RT @katarnett: Tina Fey: “It’s not rain, it’s just God crying for NBC.” Also she plans to “Stay in her seat and get drunk.” #

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Not satisfied with your boyfriend’s style? Plus, you have a tough time taking him out shopping.  Hmmm, how to change his style in 10 minutes?

Answer: Shirtsmyway.com. This user-friendly site can help you customize a dress shirt to your liking.  There’s over 25 different fabrics to choose from, plus any colour for the collar and cuffs. Apparently, there are 7 trillion different dress shirts to pick. You’ll become an instant fashion designer.  Now, you’ve earned some bragging rights.  Shirts ranged from $75-$85USD and that includes customization.  And it’s FREE shipping worldwide.

Your boy is worth it, right?

Back to Basics: 15 Crisp Trench Coats FabSugar

Trend Alert: Brogue (a.k.a the Oxfords) Omiru

White Hot for a Cool Spring Couture in the City

Jonathan Saunders for Top Shop Spring 2010 Nitrolicious

Toronto sewing studio Sew Be It Studio has launched their first clothing label for teens – ‘Sew Be It Girl’ and they didn’t need to go far from home to find their first designer.  That designer is 15 year old, Toronto teen Emma Lewis.

“Emma was one of the reasons that kind of helped us to inspire the idea because every time Emma makes a dress, everybody wants to buy it,” said Dilys Tong, co-owner of Sew Be It Girl.

Emma Lewis  is one of those young ladies that you know is destined for greatness.   She started taking sewing classes at age 10 where she quickly learned to draft patterns from scratch!  5 years later she has her own line?!?  Super impressive.

‘Sew Be It Studio’ is far from just a label – it’s focused on providing mentorship and guidance to budding teen designers along with all the different components of putting together a collection.

Perfect match made in… Canada

Ladies, only five more months until Sex and the City 2 is out in theatres.

What will Carrie Bradshaw be wearing? Let’s be honest, SATC2’s storyline is not the main reason we enjoy the movie series. We get a fashion high just by living vicariously through Carrie, Charlotte, Samantha, and Miranda.

Soon, you can get your hands on jewelry inspired by these sexy ladies. Yes, Dogeared is coming out with a SATC jewelry line. You can choose from either a gold or silver chain adorned with charms like a diamond, the Eiffel Tower, or stilettos. Each piece is accompanied by a famous quote from the show, like when Charlotte York said, “I’ve been dating since I was 15. I’m exhausted! Where is he?”

Prices range from $55 to $200. The line will be available this Spring at HBO.com and Dogeared.com. Please be fashionably patient!

I don’t know a single woman who will turn down a great pair of jeans when she puts them on…  No matter how much our credit card may want us to!  But as we know all too well finding that perfect denim fit can be beyond frustrating – which is why many of us stick to what we know works best for us.

This season dare to break your denim rules and source out these top premium jean picks:

• Hudson Jeans – they will be releasing a higher-end range with prices ranging from US$100 – $450
• Dior Homme Jeans – will FINALLY be available in women’s styles
• Victoria Beckham Denim – will relaunch in more modern cigarette silhouettes
• Vivienne Westwood – has teamed up with Lee Jeans for a range due to hit stores late spring/early fall

It’s only half way thru winter and I’m already so tired of feeling like a dry crocodile. We often get goodies to test to help with that just that very problem. And I was surprised that the bottle I keep on reaching for is from Vaseline.

The new Vaseline Sheer Infusion lotions have a little bit of science behind them. Straty-3 Complex (it’s patent pending and all) gets to all three layers of the skin to really moisturize.

Mineral is my fav – apple, peony and ginger. There’s also Botanical is Fiji apple and Chinese mandarin with a bit of lily; and Vitamin with pear, rhubarb and spices.

After all – who wants to cuddle up to stay warm with a crocodile.