Remark Magazine Nov/Dec 2014

THE STYLISH LIFE MAGAZINE

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TOXINS TO AVOID IN SKIN CARE PRODUCTS GOING NUDE BETTER WITH NUDESTIX WE GOT YOUR TOP PLACES TO BE ON VACATION THIS WINTER HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE FOR HIM & HER

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30 A GALA OF TREASURES

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38 TAME YOUR MANE 50 DISARRAY 58 GO NUDE BUT BETTER 72 TOXIC SKIN CARE 78 COLORED IN LEISURE

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24 REAL EXPERIENCE, REAL PEOPLE 28 BEAUTY/MARK 56 TAKE THE GUESSING OUT OF DRESSING 66 THE FRIEND LIST 68 GETTING PERSONAL WITH JUAN PABLO DI PACE 99 WHAT’S TRENDING 100 MEN’S HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 102 WOMEN’S HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

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16 REIGN SUPREME 44 A FROSTY HOUR 84 ABSINTHE 90 VINTAGE LIVING TRAVEL 10 TOP HOLIDAY TRAVEL DESIGNATIONS 76 SOUTH AFRICAN BIKE TOUR

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NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2014

EDITOR IN CHIEF: KRISTIE STOODLEY DIGITAL EDITOR IN CHIEF ONLINE: SHADI BAS

a letter from the editor The colder weather has arrived and with

MANAGING EDITOR: JENNIFER STEELE

that comes the holiday season. Sit back

COPY WRITERS: JOANNA NICOL RAVNEET TAKHAR LISA MACDONALD JORDAN CUMBERLAND

and relax with a warm beverage and flip

CREATIVE DIRECTOR: CARMINE NAPOLITANO

fashion and beauty editorials to get you

through the pages of our last issue of 2014.

Inside you will find an array of eye pleasing through the winter blues. Along with warm

CONTRIBUTORS WRITERS: LISA MACDONALD MARY DULDOURAS JORDAN CUMBERLAND YAEL GOTTESMAN CLARE BOWIE DR. SUSAN STUART JOY TILBERG

and delicious soup recipes, a gift guide for both sexes, jewellery to get you through all of those holiday parties and a wonderful travel guide to get you out of the cold and somewhere warm.

PHOTOGRAPHERS: MANOLO PAVON QUINTIN PEREZ RON ERICK ODCHIGUE SWANTJE NEUBOHN TOMMASO MARINIELLO OLE MARTIN HALVORSEN BRYAN EGAN ARASH MOALLEMI HOLLY BURNHAM

Thank you to all of our contributors.

Without your talent and hard work, Remark would not be where it is today.

We consider each of you as family, and love to showcase your amazing talent in every issue. We also want to thank all of our readers for a fabulous year, and we are

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looking forward to what 2015 has to bring.

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TOP HOLIDAY TRAVEL DESTINATIONS

BY JORDAN CUMBERLAND

Stumped on where to go when planning your escape from winter weather this holiday season? We’ve got you covered with destinations and beautiful, sunny places to explore.

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f you’re looking for adventure, Costa Rica is a lush country in South America popular with travelers interested in ecotourism and extreme sports. Experience vibrant exotic birds, hike through the rainforest or try your hand at rafting down some incredible rapids. If you’re looking for a slower pace, relax on one of many beautiful beaches, play a round of golf or treat yourself to a few spa treatments.

The Guanacaste region of Costa Rica is hot and dry, perfect for planning your holiday getaway during the cold, months of winter. It is a highly popular area for beach-lovers who flock to the area to swim, snorkel and scuba dive.

Playa Conchal is one of many beautiful beaches in the area, made up of tiny crushed shells and clear waters, unlike others in Guanacaste, making it the perfect spot for snorkeling and scuba diving. Relax on the sand with a drink and take in the natural beauty that Coast Rica has to offer.

The Westin Golf Resort and Spa, Playa Conchal, is an all-inclusive luxury property, sitting on 2,400 acres of gardens, guest rooms and suites with a gorgeous course. You can also use the resort’s tennis courts, visit the family lounge or relax by the lagoon-style pool. If you’re traveling with small children, the Westin Kids Club is a popular spot for young ones to hang out and play with a variety of cool toys.Choose between twelve restaurants and bars within the property of the Westin, allowing you to fully relax and eliminate having to travel away from the resort to indulge in a good meal.

The Nautilus Bar is a casual swimup spot, whereas the Mediterrra specializes in Mediterranean cuisine, and the Faisanela tempts your taste buds with a gourmet selection of Italian pastas and entrees.

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TRAVEL Anguilla is a hidden gem in the northern Caribbean near Saint Martin, where the pace is slow and the living is easy.

The secluded island is surrounded with crystal clear water and some of the most gorgeous white sand beaches in the world. Visit Scilly Cay, a small coral based island, in Island Harbour. Stand at the local dock and wave to the island; the owners (a charming couple and their two sons) are always on the lookout for hungry guests. After a short ferry ride, your taste buds are in for a treat as you try a rum punch drink and choose from the ultra-fresh menu consisting of chicken, lobster, crayfish or fish.

Shoal Bay East and Little Bay are amongst the most popular beaches in Anguilla. Coral reef surrounds part of the island and attracts scuba divers and snorkelers, looking to explore the natural beauty. If you’re a land lover who still wants to see the beauty of the reef, take a trip out on one of the local glass bottom boats. Catch a ride on the boat, “Happiness,” over to Sandy Island, a popular spot serving delicious food and stunning views.

Learn about the island’s history by visiting the Heritage Collection Museum, or if you’re a nature buff, swing by the Hydroponic Farm and Organic Gardens at the CuisinArt Golf Resort and Spa. The CuisinArt is a luxury hotel with a stunning property and equally as gorgeous view of Rendezvous Bay. Settle into one of the 97 lavish villas or suites overlooking the ocean and then enjoy a round of golf on Anguilla’s only course, a spectacularly manicured spot with impressive views.

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As the sun sets, take a walk along Sandy Ground beach, before heading over to the Pumphouse, where you can dance the night away. Another popular spot for nightlife is Johnno’s, an open-air bar that is busy with hungry lunch goers during the day and bursting with large crowds of partiers at night.

The self-appointed birthplace of rum, Barbados is a beautiful island in the Caribbean, near Venezuela, popular for long stretches of sandy beaches, worldclass water sports and Harrison’s Cave; an underground dwelling with minerals and waterfalls.

Bridgetown is the island’s capital, it’s only, city. Take advantage of duty-free shopping and a stroll down to the water, to see one of the many cruise ships who use the area as a port of call.

The Crane has been serving guests since 1887. The dazzling waters of Crane Beach, a truly beautiful stretch of land, surround the luxurious resort. The property located in St. Philip, offers a variety of restaurants and bars for guests to choose from, as well as five outdoor pools. Be sure to take a dip in the famous Historic Hotel pool set at the top of a cliff overlooking the ocean.

A perfect mix of class, history and culture, The Crane offers you the option of choosing to stay in one of their Residences by the Sea or the Park, as well as rooms and suites within the Historic Residences, the resort’s original hotel.

If you feel like a romantic European vacation, Greece is the perfect mix of hot weather, delicious food, culture, history, and natural beauty. Visitors tend to flock to popular spots such as Santorini, Mykonos or Delphi, overlooking charming cities such as Thessaloniki, located in the Macedonian region.

Hit up the Ladadika district to experience Thessaloniki’s exuberant nightlife; a short walk from another must-see spot, Aristotle’s Square. The centre of the city is a popular with many bars and restaurants.

While in Thessaloniki, treat yourself to a fabulous stay at, The Met Hotel, a modern and sophisticated boutique hotel close to the city centre. Choose from one of the 212 contemporary suites and guestrooms and dine within the property at one of the restaurants or bars such as Chan Restaurant or The Long Bar. So instead of dreading the upcoming winter months, consider planning a holiday escape to one of these beautiful countries, and create some excitement along with a new tradition.

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LAMBSKIN SHIRT: ANDRE LANDEROS MICHELWOOL AND LEATHER OVERCOAT: WYATT ORR LATEX KNEE HIGHS: TABLEAUX VIVANTS

PHOTOGRAPHERS: QUINTIN PEREZ AND RON ERICK ODCHIGUE WARDROBE STYLIST: RAYTELL BRIDGES MAKEUP & HAIR: JAVIER ROMERO MODEL: MIRJAM ROTH @ REDIRECT MODELS

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REAL EXPERIENCE, REAL PEOPLE

TURNING WHAT YOU DO INTO A LIFE YOU LOVE

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llyson Steedman was tired. While she loved the idea of her job, after ten years of grinding out corporate

events, she decided to take a step back and evaluate her career and how it related to her overall happiness.

For a while she forayed into retail, opening up her own pet boutique, and while she discovered that this wasn’t an exact fit for her, she did discover that she loved being her own boss. And that she really missed event planning.

Even as she briefly stepped away from the industry, she continued to do events as personal favours for friends and family.

Allyson became determined to have the freedom to do things her way and her passion was re-ignited – she would be her own boss and have the ability to treat each event as if it were for her own friends and family.

Allyson launched Trix and Trumpet, an Event Styling and Consulting firm in 2012.

Her concept was simple and it was a niche left wide open in the market place. “My concept”, says Allyson, “Is not to necessarily do things from beginning to end, but to help people get started, provide help where they need it and to fill in the holes. Or I can simply provide you with the information and you decide what to do with it. Events are supposed to be fun - to celebrate, be with friends and family. At the end, during crunch time, it’s not fun anymore for a lot of people. They need a helping hand. It’s still your event, it’s still your party, but now you have that helping hand”. It was with this playful thought that Allyson came up with the name of her company;. “I’m giving people the tricks of the trade so they can get their accolades – the trumpet”!

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LEISURE In an era where planning events such as weddings, showers and anniversaries can be extremely expensive and stressful, the concept of Trix and Trumpet is genius.

Not everyone can afford to have an event planner from beginning to end, but most of us, especially if we’re already spending a large amount of money as it is, would love to be able to outsource some of the tasks that are just too monumental or too stressful.

Allyson, through her website ww.trixandtrumpet.com, does a lot of her consulting and coordinating virtually.

“I wanted to do something that was meaningful to me”, says Allyson. “Virtual event planning makes it so much easier to connect with people. I can assist people in other cities and countries using my various connections. I can get access to information without actually having to be there .The information that is provided online now is often just as good as walking into a space.

It helps people accomplish things so much quicker.”

Trix and Trumpet has expanded its business model to focus on three different areas of event planning. First, they do consultation about design, budgeting, venue sourcing and logistics. Second, they can offer event styling. “Everyone should have a great party design, but you might not know what you have in your home that can work”, says Allyson. “But I do.”

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LEISURE RUNWAY TWIST MICHAEL KORS $300 www.watchit.ca This stunning Rose gold, blush color watch has mineral crystals and a stainless steel case. It includes date display and three hand movement features.

KATHERINE STRETCH KNIT & LAMB LEATHER SKIRT DANIER $249 www.danier.com A tailored skirt is a wardrobe essential and this classic tapered silhouette is perfect for both workday and weekend wear.

BEAUTY/MARK ARTIST LINER | MAKE UP FOR EVER | $23.00 www.makeupforever.ca This ultra-creamy, long-lasting eye pencil comes in an array of colors.

Its highly pigmented formula provides intense colour and long-lasting definition that stays put. This twist-up pencil with a super-slim tip, allows for precise application without the hassle of sharpening

SIMON EARRINGS DANNIJO $370 www.dannijo.com Be party ready this holiday season with these colourful statement earrings which are oxidized and silver plated with Swarovski elements.

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WINNIPEGER FREED $875 www.freedandfreed.com The Winnipeger in Alpaca Wool is a mid-length single breasted English tweed coat.

This beautiful coat has a removable hood for an easy transition between seasons and it also comes with genuine leather trim and natural fur.

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IDEAL SKIN PERFECTOR | MARCELLE $24.95 www.marcelle.com The Ideal Skin Perfector is to skincare what BB Cream is to makeup; it perfects and corrects the appearance of uneven skin tone, darks spots, pores and fine lines.

It leaves your skin even and luminous without a touch of makeup

HARDWIRED LIPSTICK | NARS $32 www.narscosmetics.ca Wrap your lips in the latest holiday collection from NARS. This newly formulated lipstick fuses cuttingedge pigments with rich texture. Available in three seductive shades of crimson, brick red with gold pearl, and a glistening soft cream, all delivering a brilliant glossy shine.

BLUSHING BRONZING DUO | JANE $12.00 www.janecosmetics.com This luminous blush and bronzer duo is designed to highlight cheeks with a natural pop of color. The powdery formula blends beautifully for a seamless application.

The duo is available in Sun-Kissed Coral and Peony Pink Glow.

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NECKLACE: STYLIST OWN EARRINGS: ROSANTICA BRACELET: ISHARYA RING: DYRBERG/KERN

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NECKLACE & BRACELET: KONPLOTT EARRINGS: CA & LOU DRESS, EARRINGS & BRACELET: NORWEGIAN WOOD SHOES: STEVE MADDEN

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TAME YOUR MANE This winter control your luscious locks with these hair care products

ITALIABRAVAT – BABYLISS PRO $299.99 www.dannyco.com Luxury is now in a blow dryer! Powered by the revolutionary MaxLife PRO brushless engine, and designed by Ferrari, this dream dryer has faster air speed, stronger pressure, and faster drying time, making doing your hair easier.

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BLONDME COLOR ENHANCING BLONDE SHAMPOO COOL-ICE $16.95 Schwarzkopf Professional www.schwarzkopf-professional.ca Keep your icy blonde tones looking their best with this new shampoo from Schwarzkopf. The shampoo gently cleanses blonde hair, while cool anti-yellow pigments bring out only icy blonde tones by neutralizing unwanted yellows in your locks every time you lather!

FRESH APPROACH DRY CONDITIONER – PUREOLOGY $23.35 www.pureology.com There is a new category in hair care, perfect for dry, undisciplined colour-treated hair.

This dry conditioner provides the ultimate conditioning to tame and soften the hair. Its weightless formula is great for re-styling, as well as controlling static.

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KERATIN PROTEIN SMOOTHING CONDITIONER— HASK $5.99 www.haskbeauty.com Bring life back into your damaged, over styled hair with HASK’s Keratin Smoothing Conditioner. It helps to smooth and detangle unruly hair, leaving it soft and revitalized with a high shine finish.

FRESH APPROACH DRY SHAMPOO – PUREOLOGY $23.35 www.pureology.com This is the first dry shampoo with color protection. Perfect for the women on-thego, this product is ideal for controlling oil build up at the roots. Quick and easy, just spray evenly onto dry hair, while focusing on the roots, and brush through.

SMOOTH.AGAIN—KEVIN.MURPHY $32.00 www.kevinmurphy.com.au Tame your dehydrated, unruly hair with SMOOTH.AGAIN, an anti-frizz treatment and smoothing styling product. It will leave your luscious locks looking radiant, smooth and glossy.

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LETTER FROM CHAD THE CONNELL EDITOR

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Now you have room for that extra pair of shoes. You’re welcome.

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Mèreadesso skincare—saving you time, money, and luggage space for fun stuff like shoes.

Because, well, shoes are pretty.

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From an hour to a day, ENJOY our URBAN OASIS in the heart of the city Award winning Elmwood Spa is an urban spa destination located in a landmark historic building with two restaurants, a juice bar, 34 treatment rooms and Water TherapiesTM (swimming pool, whirlpool, steam rooms).

With a wide array of services including Therapeutic Massages, Facial Treatments, Men’s Services, Couples Packages and Spa Retreats, guests will be rejuvenated from head to toe.

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JACKET: MAJE SWEATER: CLUB MONACO HAT: REASON NECKLACE: ZARA SHOES: GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI

Bangkok Garden was one of the first restaurants to bring traditional Thai cuisine and culture to Toronto over 30 years ago, and is acclaimed as one of North America’s premier Thai restaurants.

Enjoy lunch and dinner in a casual fine-dining atmosphere. From seafood, silky rich curries, and exotic soups, to barbecued and fiery stir fried dishes, Bangkok Garden offers authentic Thai cuisine in a truly unique atmosphere. bangkok garden | 18 Elm Street, Toronto | 416.977.6748 | bangkokgarden.ca @BangkokGardenTO

Open Daily Lunch: Monday to Friday 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Dinner: Monday to Sunday 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Lunch Buffet: Monday to Friday $15.95

Reservations recommended. bangkokgarden.ca or 416.977.6748 Award-winning wine list, Prix Fixe Menu and Chef’s Tasting Menu available by reservation. A perfect venue for group events.

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A Frosty Hour Accessorize your wrist this winter with these latest trends.

MICHAEL KORS BLAIR | $355

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FOSSIL CECILE LEATHER | $155

SPICE-COLOURED LEATHERS

GO FOR GOLD

THIN BAND, BIG STATEMENT

Take a fashionable step back to the classic

Rose-gold watches are in full-

Choosing a slimmer strap this season

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effect this season! These refined

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nutmeg, cinnamon, clove and chestnut, adds

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FOSSIL GEORGIA LEATHER | $130

FOSSIL GEORGIA MINI | $115

MARC BY MARC JACOBS BAKER | $215 ALL WATCHES CAN BE FOUND AT WATCH IT! WWW.WATCHIT.CA

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Simple Syrup to taste

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Candied bacon, for garnish

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Pulse pineapple and vanilla in a food processor until no pineapple bits remain and mixture is frothy.

Add simple syrup to taste.

Transfer half the mixture to a shaker and add 3 ounces of the bourbon and 1 dash of the bitters.

Shake vigorously and pour into 2 ice-filled glasses. Repeat with remaining pineapple mixture, bourbon, bitters, and ice.

Garnish with candied bacon and serve.

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6 tablespoons honey

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8 ounces bourbon, rye whiskey, or dark rum

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24 oz. boiling water

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4 lemon slices

Pour 1 ½ tablespoons honey in each of 4 warmed cups. Add bourbon, rye, or rum and then water. Stir until honey is completely dissolved. Garnish each cup with a lemon slice and serve.

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RED RED RED

Serves 6 •

8 ounces cooked beets*

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1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks

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1 cup granulated sugar

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11⁄4 cups water

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3⁄4 cup apple cider vinegar

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6 star anise pods

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2 teaspoons whole allspice berries

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1 bottle prosecco, chilled

*Use homemade roasted beets or store-bought vacuum-sealed beets.

Avoid canned beets, which are too soft and waterlogged to use in cocktails.

Pulse beets and apples in a food processor until completely pureed.

Set aside. Combine sugar, water, vinegar, star anise, and allspice in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until sugar is completely dissolved, about 5 minutes. Stir in pureed beets.

Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.

Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a 13-by-9-inch baking pan; discard solids. Place pan in freezer.

Scrape mixture with a fork once every 20 minutes until mixture is fully frozen and has a slushy consistency.

To serve, spoon 3 to 4 tablespoons granita into each of 6 champagne flutes. Top with prosecco.

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BY TARA STRIANO. REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM QUIRK BOOKS.

Serves 4 •

4 cups whole milk

•

¼ cup Nutella

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Pinch salt

•

6 ounces hazelnut liqueur, such as Frangelico

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1 cup heavy cream, chilled

•

¼ cup confectioners’ sugar

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2 teaspoons instant espresso powder

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¼ cup toasted hazelnuts, chopped, for garnish

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Toasted coconut flakes for garnish

FOOD

NUTELLA MELT

Using an electric mixer, beat cream, confectioners’ sugar, and espresso powder on medium speed in a large, chilled bowl until soft peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes.

Ladle drink into warm cups and top with whipped cream. Sprinkle with hazelnuts and coconut.

Bring milk, Nutella, and salt to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until Nutella is completely dissolved. Stir in liqueur.

Turn off the heat but leave the pot on the stove while you whip the cream.

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TAKE THE GUESSING OUT OF DRESSING

BY MARY DULDOURAS | AUTHOR OF: WOMEN’S WHAT TO WEAR: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO DRESSING YOUR BODY TYPE

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your torso, your shoulders, waist and hip

every savvy shopper. So, tell me then, with

areas you fall into the rectangle body type.

all these stylish products so easily available

You should always be looking to avoid

to us at great bargain prices, why is it that

garments and styles that cut you visually

I still see people of all ages and professions

in the middle of your body like belts and

in their fail safe uniforms? Many of us have

short tops or horizontal stripes. “V” necks,

developed our own look based on what

draped styles to the side and longer dark

is comfortable and easy. I know you’re a

tops will help to slim the waist area and

super busy fashionista, but it is time to mix

create a more hour glass shape. Remember

it up a bit. What you always wear to work

to always try to move the eyes to your face

or for fun may not be working the best for

and chest area with bright colours and

your body type.

great accessories.

You can use your clothing to look and feel

If you carry your weight on the lower half

great. We all have our own personal figure

of your body, your body type falls into the

flaws that we would like to improve on. Let

category of the triangle body type. You

me help you take them out of the limelight

should always be looking to move attention

while making you shine and look your best

away from your lower body towards the

by taking the guessing out of dressing. We

upper half with bright colours, fabrics and

may not look like the glamourousglam-

horizontal stripes. Avoid short brightly

orous celebrities we see everywhere in the

coloured bottoms and have fun with great

media, but actually, neither do they. Their

hair, scarves or hats.

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The circle body type implies that you carry most of your weight in the middle of your

this comprehensive guide, you can too.

body. Many women may experience this

Dressing can be a fun and an excellent

menopausal years. Add vertical stripes,

way to express yourself, your life views and

style lines or front closures to your ward-

creativity. Not only can you look and feel

robe. These details will elongate and slim

better, but you can look at least ten pounds

the middle of your body. Avoid belts, short

thinner just by making better fashion

tops or any horizontal details in this area as

choices for your body type.

it will draw attention and widen the look of

body type through the child bearing or

the body here.

Successful dressing is all about your body type. Can you walk into your favourite

If you carry your weight on the upper part

store and buy things off the rack? Have

of your body, it puts you into the inverted

you ever had to get a bigger size for the top

triangle category. You can wear great,

of your body than for the lower half or vice

colourful skinny jeans, show off those legs

versa? Where do you carry your weight?

in fun skirts, and shorts. Try to keep the upper body quiet and minimize the width

Look at yourself in the mirror focusing on

with vertical straps, stripes and long tops.

the outline of your body. By identifying your individual silhouette, you can learn to

Following these steps, you will have the skills

make subtle adjustments to your wardrobe

and tools to stay current and adapt your

while keeping up with all the fashion trends

personal style season after season. Have fun

and still look great.

knowing you are in control and are always going to look and feel your best regardless of

If you carry your weight evenly throughout

fashion trends, budget or lifestyle.

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BY JOY DAVID-TILBERG | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ARASH MOALLEMI

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ou may remember not that

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and Instagram feed

The results are just enough color

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with a beautiful glow. You’ll be sure

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celebrate the face you were born with,

for your makeup kit. You will also

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love the ease in which you can create

your “I -woke -up- like- this” selfie.

any classic look you desire. The brand has taken the extra step of

With the help of the new Canadian

packaging their products in a sleek,

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reusable tin with a built in mirror

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yourself. Created by Jenny Frankel

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(former founder of Cover Fx) and

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her two daughters, Ally and Taylor,

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Nudestix is a streamlined beauty collection aimed to enhance your

If you are the type that does not want

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The company’s beauty mantra is “Go

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ONION AND ALMOND SOUP serves 4

INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

• • • •

1 onion, finely sliced

For a fried onion garnish, put the onion

½ tsp sea salt

slices in a shallow dish, sprinkle with the

• • • • • •

3¼ cups hot chicken stock

Deep-fry in hot oil for 1–2 minutes or

4 tbsp butter

until golden, then drain on paper towels.

¼ tsp nigella seeds

Bring a small pan of water to a boil, add

4 large onions, diced

the almonds, turn off the heat, and cover

1 red chile, chopped

with a lid. Let soak for 15 minutes, then

1 tsp dark brown (muscovado) sugar

drain and slip off the skins once the nuts

vegetable oil, to deep-fry 3½ oz (100g) almonds (with skins on)

• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar • ½ cup half-and-half • salt and freshly ground black pepper

sea salt, then set to one side for at least 2 hours. Using your hands, squeeze out the liquid, then pat dry with paper towels.

are cool enough to handle. Transfer to a food processor with ½ cup of the stock, then process to a paste and set aside.

Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large pan, add the nigella seeds, and cook over low heat for 1 minute. Stir in the diced onions and chile, cover, and cook over very low heat for 20–30 minutes or until soft but not brown, then turn up the heat and remove the lid. When the onions begin to turn golden in color, stir in the sugar and cook until it starts sticking to the bottom of the pan. Add the vinegar and continue cooking until sticky.

Add the rest of the stock and the almond paste and simmer for 20 minutes. Process the soup until smooth in a blender, then return to the pan, stir in the cream, and season EXCERPTED FROM SOUP – COPYRIGHT 2014 DORLING KINDERSLEY LTD (DK)

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THAI CHICKEN SOUP Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

• 4 stalks lemongrass, bruised and cut into ½in (1cm) lengths

• 7oz (200g) galangal, peeled and diced

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5 kaffir lime leaves, bruised 1 chicken leg 2 cups water 2 small red chiles 1 litre (1¾ pints) coconut milk 1 tbsp nam pla or Asian fish sauce juice of 3 limes 3 scallions, finely chopped

• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

INSTRUCTIONS

Put the lemongrass, galangal, lime leaves, chicken, and water in a pan and bring to a boil. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked. Remove with a slotted spoon, dice the flesh, discarding the skin and bones, and set aside.

Add the chiles to the pan and bring the soup back to a boil. Pour in the coconut milk and heat slowly—you want the soup to become hot enough for the flavors to infuse the coconut milk without coming to a boil.

Strain the soup into a clean pan or tureen. Remove the chiles from the sieve and cut into slivers. Add the nam pla, lime juice, scallions, cilantro, and chicken to the soup, then taste to check the seasoning.

Serve garnished with the chile slivers.

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The Friend List W

BY CLARE BOWIE

e all have a medley of friends

and finds cocktails very untrustworthy,

which we have met along

but you help each other right through

the way. An untidy bunch of

any dilemmas.

characters who help us figure out who we are.

THE INTENSE FRIEND:

In the process of navigating your life, you

You met as underdogs. Her commitment

will most likely meet:

to boss bashing is stronger than any work

THE FACEBOOK FRIEND: You are both so busy with your sycophantic liking and LOL-ing that you forget you hardly know each other. Still, it does not stop you from accepting a

ethic she has ever had. She loves talking about green issues and detests injustice or anything right winged, all from the comfort of her loft apartment that her parents bought her.

random person, to score you a few more of

THE FLAKY FRIEND:

the blithesome “thumbs ups” that you so

The flaky friend lives by her own rules

desperately crave.

in the land of vague. She rarely texts you

THE WORK FRIEND: The work friend knows nothing about your previous life. You actually have very little in common and yet she becomes your most trusted confidante. She is privy to the truth regarding THAT doctor’s appointment, and knows all about the incident with the in-home waxing kit.

THE COMPETITIVE FRIEND: She wants to know everything, from the circumference of your thighs to how much coconut you like on your mocha coconut frappuccino. She is always immaculate and considerate. She will never crawl around to your house on a Sunday with her PJ’s poking out from under her trackies, or have an unwashed inky wrist stamp, conveying where she was downing shots, the night before.

THE OLD FASHIONED FRIEND: If she said she was going to call on Thursday at 8pm or feed your cat on Saturday at 2pm, she really meant it.

There’s no need for checking in with this friend. She is deeply suspicious of tweeting or twerking, makes you feel ashamed of your social smoking habit

back, and you know that she will change the arrangements a dozen times before you actually meet. This friend will ask for your address every Christmas, and invariably forgets your birthday. When the flaky friend does show up, she brings the fun but will be off when a better invitation or something male- shaped approaches.

THE HIGH MAINTENANCE FRIEND: Often found in the workplace, you consider her as more of a colleague than friend, but she sucks you dry, spits out your saturated soul and leaves you coveting her stash of Prozac. She thrives on undivided attention, sobs on a daily basis, deeply regrets the one who got away, and has a psychic line on speed dial. She’s hard work but she makes you realise that your life is sweet compared to hers.

THE BFF: The BFF knows what you’re about. She accepts your twisted cynicism, fake tan addiction and oxymoronic personality traits. You will genuinely laugh out loud with her. The BFF is hard to find and impossible to lose.

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W

hen describing Juan Pablo Di Pace, four words which come to mind are “very attractive triple threat”. Juan has quite an impressive resume. He

stars in some of the most successful movies and screen plays such as Chicago, Grease, and Mamma Mia, alongside some of the greatest actors. Juan describes his experience while working with Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan in Mamma Mia as “incredible”. He goes on to say, “I remember waiting tables, and then days later I was shooting with my idols laying around in the most beautiful beaches in Greece.” For someone with such an impressive resume, it would seem that Juan knew exactly what career path he would take from an early age, this was not the case. Though he said that he always had a passion for films and television, he expressed that he first wanted to be a film animator.

His love of acting developed when he played the role of Danny Zuko in a school play of “Grease”. “I never looked back. Danny was a great character, especially because he’s not that nice. Bad boys have more fun -they definitely have more fun than me! I love playing arrogant guys because I am more of a grandpa in real-life.”

Juan’s parents have always been supportive of his career choice.

“My parents have been happy with whatever I decided to do in life, I am very thankful for that. My mother is a painter, my father a marketing manager, and my sister an actress and director so creativity runs in my family”.

Juan also directs, and says that there is quite a difference between acting and directing. “When you are directing, you are able to step outside and see all the things you cannot see when you are acting. Actors know very little of what goes on behind the scenes, and that’s how it should be. When you direct, you get to create the mood and, point of view, it’s an amazing experience.”

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script reading. “Being trilingual (Italian, Spanish and English)

So, how does Juan do it? Does he have any tricks? “I am the

has been very helpful. I have been lucky to work in all three

slowest learner so I have hundreds of methods before the lines

languages in different countries. In terms of script reading,

get locked into my brain. First I write them all down on paper,

every language has a different “take” on a story so that’s

then I play with a cushion and move around while I say them,

something that I look forward to.”

then I say them like I am robot in a monotone voice. I might also put a pencil in my mouth and rehearse the lines. I’ll do anything to get my lines right. It is also difficult because I have to put on an accent, so I not only have to memorize the lines but the dialect I’m speaking in.” As hard as it is learning and memorizing lines, Juan has found that speaking more than one language has been beneficial to him for things like

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Juan gets his motivation to act from his biggest Hollywood inspirations, one of them being Marlon Brando. As for who he’d like to work with on any future projects, the answer is simple “I’d love to work with Meryl Streep again. It was a surreal experience.” From acting to directing, here is your closer look at Juan Pablo Di Pace.

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Toxic Skin Care

BY DR. SUSAN STUART

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With so many skin care products on the market to choose from, it is hard to know what is truly good for your skin. Dr. Susan Stuart, a certified dermatologist shares what skin care ingredients are a nono and what to steer clear of the next time you are out shopping for that perfect product.

PERFUME (A.K.A. FRAGRANCE) Some fragrance ingredients can trigger allergies and asthma and some are linked to cancer and neurotoxicity.

ALCOHOL Alcohol is a very drying and irritating solvent and dehydrator that strips your skin’s moisture and natural immune barrier, making you more venerable to bacteria, mould and viruses. It may also promote brown spots and premature aging of skin in certain people.

MINERAL OIL This petroleum by-product coats your skin like plastic, clogging the pores. It interferes with your skin’s ability to eliminate toxins, promoting acne and other disorders. Mineral oil slows down skin function and cell redevelopment, resulting in premature aging.

TALC Similar to asbestos in composition, talc is found in baby powder, eye shadow, blush, and deodorant. It is linked to ovarian cancer and respiratory problems.

PROPYLENE GLYCOL Propylene glycol is a small organic alcohol commonly used as a skin-conditioning agent. It is classified as a skin irritant and penetrator. It has been associated with causing dermatitis as well as hives.

The next time you pick a product off the shelf, take some time to read the ingredients before you purchase and lather the product all over your skin.

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New South African Bike Tour Connects Travelers with True Beauty of a Country Reunited

The Garden Route though the waterfront village of Knysna

To honor 20 years since the end of Apartheid in South Africa,

To finish off a momentous trip, the group will travel through

VBT Bicycling and Walking Vacations is taking travelers on an

Nature’s Valley Pass and the Bloukrans Pass. This forest-like bike

immersive journey through the destination on the new Cycling

ride proceeds through Tsitsikamma National Park, a spectacular

South Africa: Cape Town and the Garden Route tour. After the

landscape with a great view of the ocean. The night concludes

passing the late Nelson Mandela, travelers looking to discover

with an authentic meal to finalize the trip.

brings travelers an adventurous bike ride to Thesen Island and onto Knysna Head. The trip continues onto Plettenberg Bay to explore the local village. Take a dip in the Indian Ocean or hike along the Robberg Peninsula to view cliffs and views of the sea.

the true identity of South Africa will be able to go off-the-beaten path and meet locals to share their personal journey on this active

What separates this tour from other guided trips through South

vacation. Pedaling along the fertile, verdant vineyards of The

Africa is that there are many opportunities to interact with the

Winelands, the stark, soaring peaks of the Swartberg Mountains

native residents of the destination. VBT’s guides are born in

to the lush forests of Tsitsikamma National Park, VBT helps you

South Africa and are very familiar with the region. The cuisine

discover South Africa in a whole new way.

includes traditional dishes, such as South African braai barbeque.

The trip starts in Cape Town where cyclists will have the opportunity to bike along the foot of Table Mountain. As the first touch point, the soaring views of Table Bay are a spectacular site. Following the ride, tour attendees have the opportunity to ride to the top of the mountain via cable car and walk along the flat mountain top to view the sparkling blue waters and sandy beaches at the perimeter of cosmopolitan Cape Town. Later, meet a local South African family in their home, where you will learn about local culture, traditions and exotic cuisine.

The next day, travel to Simonstown to interact with the African Penguin Colony along Boulders Beach, with a view of False Bay’s beautiful waters and beach. Then, head to Cape Point within Table Mountain National Park for cycling and a picnic lunch. Unlike other trips, there will be plenty of opportunities to experience the native cultural from biking through a township to interact with locals and have an up close view of life in South Africa to meeting a Sangoma, a traditional healer.

One of the most captivating parts of South Africa is the French Corner known as Franschhoek. This is where some of the best South African vineyards produce some of the most fruitful wines.

The trip includes a leisurely day with tastings at nearby wineries and a picnic lunch amongst the trees and mountains.

Travel to Outdtshoorn to the Little Karoo, a mountainous valley and through Meiringspoort, bikers will spot several local animals including Black Eagle, Grey Rhebuck and Klipspringer. Animal lovers can even partake in a fun donkey cart ride and visit an ostrich farm.

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VBT creates an active travel experience and provides exclusive activities that are hyper-local to immerse travelers into the local culture. The 12-day itinerary starts at $4,995 per person, including international airfare, most meals, stays at comfortable lodges, gear, full van support and local guides to make the experience extra special. VBT even provides an option to experience begin the vacation at Kruger National Park and search for the Big Five on a traditional safari. There’s also the option to visit Victoria Falls after the bike portion ends. To book this South African adventure visit VBT.com for more information.

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FASHION EDITOR & PRODUCER: GIOVAMBATTISTA SCUTICCHIO FODERARO | STYLING & DESIGN: JUSTIAN KUNZ | MAKEUP& HAIR STYLING: ANNI BAAGØ USING CHANEL | MODEL: MARYSIA STEPIEN @ VR MANAGEMENT | PRODUCTION ASSISTANT: ANA RUSINIUC | EDITING ASSISTANT: MIRIAM SGAMBATO CONCEPT BY TOMMASO MARINIELLO AND JUSTIAN KUNZ | POWERED BY VR - STEERING MEDIA STUDIO | CLOTHES AND ACCESSORIES BORSALINO . ITALY | DOLCE & GABBANA . ITALY | JUSTIAN KUNZ . DENMARK/ITALY | PRADA . ITALY T H E

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VINTAGE LINGERIE: STYLIST’S OWN ROBE: AMALGAMATED CLOTHING EARRINGS: STYLIST’S OWN SHOES: NO.6 SHOES

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What is the hottest health and fitness workout these days?

BY STEPHIE ROCKWELL

Answer: The Figurella spa health and fitness program. Have you been on the quest to find that customized perfect health and fitness workout?

One that you will stick with to stay toned or get in shape - all within one hour. We found it!

Figurella, an Italian based company, has opened their doors in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

This is the answer for ladies who prefer a spa atmosphere to a traditional gym. Figurella will start you with an initial full body evaluation.

This allows them to create a personalized bodyreshaping targeted exercise plan just for you. The workout ends with a delightful oxygen bath.

This chic modern exercise concept features temperature controlled state of the art machines, that they call “The Bubble”. Each personal bubble is set at 98 degrees. Within the bubble you complete a sequence of individualized pilates movements using low resistance bands to achieve that sleek toned look - all in 25 minutes. The Figurella personalized program is equivalent to a 90 minute workout at the gym.

After completing your personalized exercise program with your trainer it is time to escape to the showers in preparation for your retreat to the Figurella Spa-Shell. The Spa-Shell gives you a relaxing 15 to 20 minute oxygen bath.

This unique bath boosts your metabolism and rejuvenates your skin.

Your session ends with you feeling refreshed.

Before you depart, you are invited to relax in the peaceful lounge area. This is wear you are offered infused water or their special blend of detoxifying tea to help you enjoy the rest of your day.

FIGURELLA PALM BEACH GARDENS: PGA COMMONS CENTRAL 5100 PGA BLVD. SUITE: 101 PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33418 PHONE: 1.561.799.3600 | FIGURELLA WEBSITE: WWW.FIGURELLA.US.COM TWITTER: @FIGURELLAUSA FACEBOOK: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/FIGURELLAPALMBEACHGARDENS

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LEISURE LUNA FOR MEN – FOREO $229 www.murale.ca The stylish black shape with thick silicone touch points of Foreo’s Luna for Men sends up to 8,000 transdermal pulsations per minute; conditioning a man’s skin for a revitalized complexion, and a closer, smoother shave. A plus: it looks cool on the bathroom counter.

CARNIVORE CLUB Starting at $50 www.carnivoreclub.ca What’s tastier than getting a package of savoury treats on a monthly schedule? Carnivore Club is the world’s first curated cured meat (a.k.a. charcuterie) of the month club that delivers artisanal products in a fauxwood box for those needing to satisfy their inner carnivore.

MEN’S HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

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PLAY RED – SODASTREAM $99 www.sodastream.ca The SodaStream Play is elegant in design, yet easy to use.

Designed to turn tap water into soda, add a cap of flavoured syrup into the bottle and in a few pumps, bubbles are made to order.

EVEN CUT – CONAIR $49.99 www.conaircanada.ca Keeping hair trimmed just got easier with Conair’s Even Cut. Designed to deliver a precise, barber-like cut, the puck shape fits into one’s palm and the unique rotary cutting system accurately gives a clean, even trim with every use.

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TAYLOR HEADPHONES – FRENDS WITH BENEFITS $50 www.indigo.ca Music goes back to the future; not with vinyl records, but with headphones.

The Frends With Benefits Taylor headphones offer a three-button mic with volume, music and phone controls for digital devices.

HOMEMADE GIN KIT $49.50 www.indigo.ca or www.homemadegin.com Buying booze is last year’s trend. This time around, try making some.

The Homemade Gin Kit turns any bottle of vodka into a delicious home-blend f your very own gin. Kit includes a hand-selected blend of juniper berries, botanicals, spices and aromatics.

BRIEFCASE – BANANA REPUBLIC $240 www.bananarepublic.com Too many files (digital or otherwise) to carry from point A to B? Try this stylish, modern briefcase made with leather, natty wool-blend trim and gunmetal hardware.

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FRENCH BULL MYBLEND PERSONAL BLENDER – OSTER $39.99 www.target.ca The sleek design is powered by a 250watt motor that turns ice, frozen fruits and veggies (and protein powder, if desired) into smoothies, shakes, and mixed drinks to-go in a 20oz BPA-free sport bottle.

WINE COUNTRY GIFT SET – WILLIAMS SONOMA $99.95 www.williams-sonoma.com Not sure what to give the foodie? Williams Sonoma packages its Wine Country Gift Set with olive oil, vinegar, compote, cheese & crackers plus serving accessories.

WOMEN’S HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

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LOULOU DE LA FALAISE BOOK $43.00 Indigo www.indigo.ca The first monograph to celebrate the life and work of style icon through images (and an essay by Pierre Bergé), Loulou de la Falaise embodied French chic, a bohemian lifestyle and served as a muse to couturier Yves Saint Laurent.

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BLANK CARDS – SHANA FRASE $28.00 www.brika.com Sometimes it’s all about the small things. Sending a thank you from Shana Frase is a lovely sign of gratitude for the holidays. Done in watercolor-like prints, the blank 5” X 7” cards (with matching envelopes) can also be used year-round.

POWERSHOTN100 – CANON $369.99 www.canon.ca For those who still use a camera to take pictures, the new camera from Canon uses Creative Shot to create six different “filtered” images at once, a Story Camera mode to capture front-and-back photos, and a 3” tilt-up LCD screen for easy shooting.

AURA H20 – KOBO $179.99 www.kobo.com For those who enjoy reading books in digital form, the Kobo Aura H2O is the first premium eReader with a waterproof and dustproof design. The high-res 6.8” touch screen showcases text and images, and with 24 font sizes and adjustable sharpness settings, it’s almost as good as paper.

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