Publisher's Message, Spring 2012

The Success Formula A long with the birth and bloom of spring, I make a mindful effort to evaluate my life’s success formula. Yup; I’m one of those. They say that success comes to those who wait. What they fail to make known is that success is a relative term, thus open to interpretation that is vast and far reaching. In my expe

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Open Chest Interview with Tena Desae

Jay-Z’s famous quote: “I’m not a businessman; I’m a business, man!” has often been quoted, but has never been as fitting as it is with Indian model-turned-actress, Tena Desae. This statuesque Piscean beauty, who stands at 5’ 6”, has consciously carved her niche to internati

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Thoughts From The Editor-In-Chief, Spring 2012

The Beauty of Beauty It’s funny. Every year during this time, as I watch the fashion giants of the world present their Fall/Winter collections, I am always humoured and riveted by the sideline chatter that undoubtedly takes place. You know the type of chatter I’m referring to: It’s either a commentary on the model or the

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Bullying: The Perpetual Pain

The time has come for bullying to end. It’s time to speak up! I walked into the building where I worked for what I hoped would be the last time, headed straight for my boss’s office and told her I quit. Tears rolled down my face as I recounted the number of comments, threats and rumours I had heard about myself and played for her a series of voicemails left by coworkers with expletives and name-calling throughout, each one

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  • Designer Profile: Saran Kohli

    An infusion of creativity is key for this menswear designer The young London, England, menswear designer, Saran Kohli displayed his avant-garde collection at the International Asian Fashion Awards (IAFA) show las ...

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  • Eddie & Eric

    Eric Del Monaco and Eddie Malter, the L’Oréal hair and makeup team, work behind the scenes year after year at Toronto’s LG Fashion Week. Hosted by the Fashion Design Council of Canada, LGFW completed its 19t ...

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  • State of Mind

    Dispelling beliefs and exploring the benefits of hypnotherapy “Look deep into my eyes,” chants a Freudian-looking man with a pocket watch waving back-and-forth in front of a woman’s expressionless face. For many people unfamiliar with hypnosis, this scenario may be the i ...

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  • Top 5 Budget-Friendly Getaways

    Is seeing the world on your 2012 to-do list? If so, here’s our top five places where you can make a quick escape on a shoestring budget. Lambok, Indonesia It’s as gorgeous as the dream destination, ...

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  • Centre Stage

    Actress Rahnuma Panthaky shines in War Horse Rahnuma Panthaky has come a long way from the bushy eye teenager Shrinka on Degrassi. With an impressive resume she’s managed to appear on almost every hit ...

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