Lovely Fashion

Promoting the value of design, The Design Exchange (DX) is a  non-profit educational organization in Canada that devotes a greater awareness of fashion design. They impact the lives of youth by building substantial relationships though communication, teaching design disciplines, utilizing educators, businesses and the general public through programs, exhibits, lectures, and workshops. This involvement plays a role in stabilizing the youth through economic growth and cultural vitality. The Design Exchange mission is to promote the value of Canadian designs, through engaging and enriching programs.

Gearing up for a summer filled with amazing fashion, Design Exchange in Toronto has a great year of tremendous summer camp sessions.  T

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Our favourite new products for the holidays

Change up your makeup for holiday festivities and treat yourself to something new and sparkly. Here are some of our favourite new makeup products, launching just in time for the holidays:

1. Chanel Ligne Extrême in Or ($36, chanel.ca) 2. Chanel Rouge Allure Extrait de Gloss in Triomphal ($40, chanel.ca) 3. Chanel Lumière Sculptée de Chanel ($74, chanel.ca) 4. Nars Arabian Nights Trio Eyeshadow ($55, narscosmetics.com) 5. Stila All Over Shimmer Liquid Luminizer ($31, stilacosmetics.com) 6. The Body Shop The Sparkler in “Enchanting Gold” ($24, thebodyshop.ca) 7. Victoria’s Secret Party Perfect Makeup Kit ($18, victoriassecret.com) 8. Stila Daydr

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Read this quote very carefully.

Now read it again. There is a lot of substance in it and I want you to let the concept marinate a bit.

You can be fully satisfied with where you are, understanding that you are eternally evolving.

Are you frustrated with the state of your closet and style? You may constantly struggle with I have nothing to wear but the thing is you really have so many options. You have a closet full of clothes its all in your perspective!

Because youre frustrated with the state of your closet and style, youll focus on what you dont have.

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KAUFMANFRANCOs not an emerging label, but judging from their resurgence on the red carpet youd think that theyre onto something new.  A recent visit to the labels midtown atelier proved otherwise, offering a close look at two designers who are dedicated to their craft, not churning out loose sketches or impersonal spec sheets.

While theres not a flamboyant color or flash-trend in sight, whats quite visible (and unique) is the labels in-house sewing team, all outfitted in stark white labcoats, providing an air of skill in their crusade toward perfection.  Its something the brands designers Ken Kaufman and Isaac Franco learned while working at Valentino early in their careers.  E Read more…