Toronto

  • February 8th, 2010

    He Sprays, She Sprays

    We took an scent census around the office and came up with six lovely pairs of perfumes for him and her. Herewith, our staff picks.

    Marianne Wisenthal, Montreal editor, English edition
    Couples who spray together, stay together. When we’re not stealing spritzs of our man’s woody Grey Vetivert by Tom Ford ($100), he’s dipping into our bottle of Private Blend Italian Cypress (from $210). Both at Holt Renfrew.

    Tara Parker Tait, Publisher
    Opposites attract with Parisian cult favourite Annick Goutal's Petite  Chérie (finally, she divulges her secret scent!) for her ($110 at the Bay) and the luxe Hermès Poivre Samarcande ($250 at Hermès) for him.

    Joy Pecknold, Vancouver editor
    For a date night, spritz  Viktor & Rolf’s Flowerbomb ($120 at Holt Renfrew), a bouquet of sweet, fruity florals. If the boy shows up smelling of John Varvatos’ Artisan ($70 at Sephora), this relationship may have serious potentional.

    Malwina Gudowska, Calgary editor
    French girl meets American boy: YSL’s Parisienne ($65) is a match with the masculine John Varvatos Classic ($78). Both at Sephora.

    Tonya Albulet, Western Sales Manager
    Lalique's Amethyst ($110), with top notes of blackcurrant and blackberry, comes in a bold purple bottle worthy of your nightstand. If your BF wears Lacoste Pour Homme Grey ($75), it's meant to be. Both at Holt Renfrew.

    Elsa Vecchi, Montreal editor, French edition
    A spritz for you, a dab for him. A summery scent that is fresh and classic, Vétiver by Guerlain is made for a man, but also smells lovely on a lady. $95 at Holt Renfrew.

  • February 4th, 2010

    Nightie, Night

    Last week UK supermarket chain Tesco banned “nightwear” in their stores in response to mothers doing their shopping in pajamas after dropping off the kids at school.

    Clearly they weren’t wearing Bamjamz. The new Canadian line of women's snooze-wear is chic enough to pass most dress codes. Made from an ultra-soft bamboo blend, the jammies are as comfortable as your ten-year old flannels, just better looking.

    Now, if Julian Schnabel walked into Tesco would a manager turn him away?

    At Holt Renfrew, 50 Bloor St. W., Toronto, 416-922-2333, www.holtrenfrew.com

  • January 21st, 2008

    GET CHEEKY

    There isn’t a make-up artist in town without a bottle of Giorgio Armani’s Fluid Sheer in her kit.

    And now it’s Radiant Pigments ($40) that the A-list beauty set is desperate to get their lacquered paws on.

    Equally light and sheer, this easy-to-blend liquid blush gives cheeks a rosy luminescence.

    Just what we need right now, wouldn’t you say?

    Available at Holt Renfrew, 50 Bloor W., Toronto, 416-922-2333, www.holtrenfrew.com