Toronto Spa Week ~ only 50$ ~ Fall 2010


Spa Week® is a Bi-Annual Event that allows you to enjoy luxurious full-service spa treatments at the finest spas across North America for just $50 each.

If you missed the Toronto Spa Week in September, no worries as October 11-17th will be the Fall Spa event week. Visit SpaWeek.com for participating spas. Here is the list of Toronto Spas:

Dove Spa - Kingsway
Dove Spa - Oakville
Dove Spa - Yonge & St. Clair
elmspa
IN Beauty Spa
Ra Sun Spa
Samsara Day Spa
Sitamaa Day Spa
Spa at the Windsor Arms


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Giorgio Armani ~ Face Fabric Foundation with spf 12

This light foundation is what took me through the summer months and gave me the "healthy-looking glow". If you dont need much foundation, you will love this product.

Giorgio Armani translates his skills in texture and layering into its unique range of cosmetic textiles, a wardrobe for face. Face fabric is an invisible makeup with a 3D Micro-fil technology.

Its unique Micro-fil™ formulations bring lightness and fluidity to makeup, allowing infinite blending and layering to enhance the natural glow of the skin.

Stay tuned for more of my favorite beauty products.

2010 Haiti Design Showcase ~ The Museum of Arts and Design ~ Oct. 4th


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Anja Rubik ~ Vogue Germany ~ Oct 2010

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Fashion Week Survival ~ beauty and makeup tips

Begin your beauty regime with a primer that fills in fine lines and pores for a flawless finish! Give Smashbox's Photo Finish Foundation Primer a try. It helps to inhibit the destruction of collagen so you can look flawless.


Sleepless night? Cover up those under-eye bags, puffiness, or any other perfections with Tarte's Dark Circle Defense. The finely milled light refracting minerals actually brighten skin to help camouflage dark circles, puffiness, refness, fine lines and wrinkles. And there's 56% reduction in eye puffiness after 4 weeks.


Opt for a matte shadow in a natural hue on the lids. We love Revlon's ColorStay 12 Hour Eye Shadow in In The Buff. Better yet, go for a thin line of smudged pencil eyeliner. Sue Devitt's Eye Intensifier Pencil is great. Nylon and a number of other ingredients lock in moisture and expand and contract with facial movements without creasing to create a long-lasting, luminious eye.


Stop fussing with and reapplying your makeup! Ditch the trips to the ladies room and mist on a product that holds concealer, foundation and eyeshadow in place for up to 16 hours. Skindinavia Makeup Finishes creates a flawless look so there's less touch ups throughout the day.

OTHER TIPS:

  • For your face, you probably won't need much more than concealer and loose powder. If you have blemishes or uneven skin tone, by all means, use a foundation! But if you don't need much coverage, just skip it.
  • Well-groomed brows show that you pay attention to details. Tweeze any stray hairs, and if you have brow gel, use it to set your brows in place. (A tiny bit of hair gel, diluted with water, can do the same thing.)
  • Applying a little bit of blush makes everyone look healthier. Use this rather than bronzer for a natural-looking, healthy glow.

ONE WEEK FREE YOGA! ~ Start your journey into a healthier, more balanced lifestyle



Start your journey into a healthier, more balanced lifestyle during National Yoga Month September. Participating is easy:

1. Choose a Yoga Studio
Start by selecting from an extensive list of participating yoga studios in your area
(ONLY for NEW STUDENTS*).

2. Print your Yoga Month Card
Print out your Yoga Month Card which will include your name and the studio contact information and Yoga Month special offers.

3. Visit your Yoga Studio
Visit your chosen teacher/studio, redeem your Yoga Month Card and enjoy One Week of Free Yoga* during National Yoga Month.


If you are looking for yoga clothing, check out Luxual Boutique.

The Clothing Show 2010 ~ tickets giveaway

The Clothing Show is host to over 300 booths of new local designers, retailers, jewellery, accessories, vintage, and eco-friendly clothing all under one roof. Art gallery and runway fashion shows add to the mix.

A shopping extravaganza!

Dates & Times:
Fri, Sept. 24: 3-9pm
Sat, Sept. 25: 11am-8pm
Sun, Sept. 26: 11am-6pm

Tickets: $8 advance, $10 at the door

Visit www.theclothingshow.com for advance tickets and show info

To WIN your tickets, let us LUXUAL know what you are going to buy?

(leave your email address, it will not be published)


Unionville Free Shuttle ~ Union Station, Toronto


You have to the end of the year to get a free ride uptown to enjoy a nice walk, boutique shopping & food. It's Free and It's Green as the bus runs on bio-disel. The October lineup for events are looking good.

Unionville Oktoberfest & Thanksgiving Weekend, trick or teat on Halloween day.

The Clothing Show ~ Toronto ~ September 24, 25 & 26 2010

visit the website or TWITTER @TheClothingShow

This is a great show to attend as you get to meet all local designers in person..WHAT are you waiting for!!

Anja Rubik ~ The Last Magazine ~ F/W 2010

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Philip Sparks ~ Toronto ~ womenswear Spring 2011



The 30-piece collection will preview during womenswear market week in New York from September 20 to 26 before being presented in Toronto on October 13.

The contemporary-priced line reinterprets the menswear collection’s mix of suiting, shirting and casual fabrics in tailored separates and dresses and a core group of knits and denim.

Signature pieces include a cherry blossom photo print jumper, a pin cord shirtdress with classic kimono sleeves, a double breasted trench with an accordion pleated vent and a buffalo leather bag with brass taking.

www.philipsparks.com

LG Fashion Week ~ Toronto ~ Oct 18-23, 2010

Heritage Court, Exhibition Place
105 Princes' Blvd.| Toronto, Ontario
Follow update on TWITTER @LGFWbyFDCC

Gwen Stefani ~ New York Fashion Week in style

Spotted running around NYC Fashion Week in pair of heavy acid wash denim jeans. Get your own pair and be in style! These are called The Wonder Jean. Recognized for being the most incredible “push up” jean, lifting your backside without any unnatural padding or added help. European denim line called Salsa Fits my Life is starting to make a huge splash in the US with the recent opening of their first US store in Los Angeles and bringing their revolutionary styles at affordable prices. Aside from The Wonder other inventive styles include The One, a unisex jean, The Two, a reversible jean and The Secret, with a higher rise giving you an instant tummy tuck.

Magdalena Frackowiak ~ Vogue Korea Oct 2010


Cameron Diaz ~ Marie Claire South Africa Aug 2010

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Anna Jagodzinska ~ Reserved Fall 2010 Campaign

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Top 10 Pantone Colors ~ Spring 2011 ~ Women's Fashion

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Nail Polish color trends ~ Chanel Les Khakis de Chanel


CHANEL launched a new nail polish collection ~Les Khakis De Chanel~
I am loving the olive color for the fall, so I would try that one first.

Coco Rocha& Behati Prinsloo ~ FRATELLI ROSSETTI ~ FNO


Coco Rocha and Behati Prinsloo celebrate with Diego Rossetti and George Esquivel. Behati’s photo exhibition, curated by Vogue’s photo director Ivan Shaw was featured for the introduction of the Fratelli Rossetti Spring 2011 collection.

Daria Werbowy ~ YSL Manifesto Fall 2010

Jaquetta Wheeler ~ Vogue UK Oct Supplement cove

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Anna Jagodzinska ~ Fashion's Night Out



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Anja Rubik ~ Jason Wu Spring 2011


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Nina Garcia ~ Look Book: What to Wear for Every Occasion


In her new book, Nina Garcia, fashion director of Marie Claire magazine and style expert for Target, tackles the question every woman has asked in panic before an event: What should I wear?!


Celeb Trainer David Kirsh ~ Guest Blogging on FitSugar

From Victoria Secret's models to top paying actors, trainer David Kirsh ( Ultimate New York Body Plan )will share his secrets on FitSugar starting next week. Here is a sneak peak at People's magazine article on the fast and proven two week program for the ultimate body transformation:






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SpaFinder Deal Days, the Wellness Week™ ~ 50% off at spas, yoga and fitness centers




One Week to Save on Spa & Wellness
SpaFinder Deal Days lets you enjoy spa, wellness or beauty services for just $50 prices or 50% off at spas, yoga and Pilates studios, fitness centers and more across the U.S. Mark your calendar for September 20 - 26th and sign up for exclusive Deal Days alerts, news, giveaways and early booking access

Candice Swanepoel @ Victoria's Secret store at Square One


Supermodel Candice Swanepoel was at the official opening of the new Victoria's Secret store at Square One Shopping Centre. She helped introduce its newest bra, The Player.


Vegetarian Food Fair ~ Toronto ~ FREE ADMISSION!


Regarded as the largest event of its kind in North America, the Annual Vegetarian Food Fair gives you an unparalleled opportunity to enjoy a diverse cross-section of vegetarian cuisine. Discover new products and ideas from more than 100 exhibitors and enjoy a wide variety of presentations and cooking demos.

Not a vegetarian? Whether you're looking for new ideas to add colour and variety to your meals or you're a seasoned vegetarian interested in expanding your knowledge of nutritious and ethical foods, this is the place for you.


Friday September 10 from 4 pm - 9 pm
Saturday September 11 from 12 pm - 9 pm
Sunday September 12 from 12 pm - 7 pm

Location

Harbourfront Centre
235 Queens Quay West
Toronto, ON
M5J 2G8

An example of the great line up:

Friday September 10th


5:00pm Brendan Brazier - "Boost Athletic Performance on a Plant-Based Diet"
Professional Ironman Triathlete and plant-based nutrition expert, Brendan Brazier shares how to boost athletic performance by means of stress-busting plant-based whole foods. Brendan’s talk will be based on his latest title,
Thrive Fitness: Mental and Physical Strength for Life. Don’t miss Brendan’s groundbreaking approach to fitness and how you can gain maximum results in minimal time!


Saturday September 11th

12:00pm Meghan Telpner - "Making Love In The Kitchen with Meghan: Doing It Veggie Style"

With humour Nutritionist and Chief Love Maker of The Love In The Kitchen Academy, Meghan will demo how deliciously easy it is to make staple vegetarian foods from scratch including bean dips, crackers, milk subs, cereals/bars, smoothies and of course sweet treats. As we transition towards a more plant based, compassionately minded way of eating, we often start to look for ways to do so with less impact on the environment while maximizing the positive impact on our health. Do it Veggie Style With Compassion.

Sunday September 12th

12:00pm The Nia Technique

 Nia is a personal growth, body-mind-spirit fitness program. It is a "living system" that works with the natural wisdom and intelligence of the body, mind, spirit, and emotions.

Nia supports the Pleasure Principle: If it feels good keep doing it, if it hurts, stop! The blueprint of Nia is practical, experiential, and focuses on internal guidance to change and develop awareness. Process-oriented, the Nia format is user-friendly.

Ford Models line up ~ S/S 2011 ~ Anna Jagodzinska

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Grey nail polish & Lady Gaga


Grey nail polish wil never go out of style...I still love Soft grey nail polish from Rescue Beauty Lounge , which are you wearing?

BTW ~ I hate her fake hair here

Bryan Boy ~ Women's Styling Session

Fashion's Night Out ~ Anna Wintour & Marc Jacobs @ Jimmy Fallon show

Lanvin ~ the latest addition for H&M




H&M teamed up with Alber Elbaz from Lanvin to release a collection on November 2, 2010

My Ferragamo classic styles with a youthful punch! ~ Holt Renfrew


I love flats, not only because I am already 6 feet tall but I find being active you just need them.

In a recent post (from the Valentino Couture F/W 2010) show I fell in love with red flats and when the newsletter from Holts hit my mailbox with pretty Ferrragamo flats, I am sold!



Cameron Diaz ~ Harper's Bazaar ~ Saudi Arabia Sept 2010

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got2b ~ smooth ‘n’ chic smoothing lotion


Don’t cheat your hair – give it the royal treatment with got2b smooth ‘n’ chic smoothing lotion with cashmere. Recently I need to put product in my hair in order for it to look smooth and this product does that and it protects your hair against damage from heat styling. I love that is it weightless and smells great!