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FEATURES: FASHION CENTRAL 18 ∙ Payal Singhal ∙ Mila Kunis for Gemfelds ∙ Etro’s Far East Movement for Spring/Summer 2013 ∙ World MasterCard Fashion Week ∙ Ashtiani by Golnaz Ashtiani ∙ Mackage Spring/Summer 2013 WMCFW COVER STORY 32 ∙ Humaima Malick SPECIAL FEATURES 46 ∙ 30 Tings to Have and Know Before Turning the Big 3-oh ∙ Te Toronto Fashion Incubator with Susan Langdon ∙ MAX Agency ∙ Nausheen Shah: Te Darling of Street Style ∙ Hafsa Lodi: Journalist in a Jumpsuit SOUTH ASIA 36 ∙ Manish Malhotra Visits London ∙ Bollywood Update from the Source THE ARTS 72 ∙ Moroccan Film Festival RESTAURANT REVIEW 68 ∙ Dining at House of Moments

SHE CANADA 5 ummer is fnally here. Te sun is out 14 hours a day, the 400 is packed on Friday afernoons and for us urbanites, patio season is in full efect. Te brighter days and shorter nights have a euphoric efect on us Canadians. Unlike our neighbours to the south, it’s hard for us to take the warm weather for granted (see: sub-zero cold snap back in mid-April 2013). As a luxury/lifestyle publication, SHE is thrilled to make the most of the season within our pages. S June/July is packed with fashion picks, whatever your needs this summer. Heading outdoors to a music festival? Don’t miss this month’s Style Scoop. From Summer Dresses to Crop Tops, SHE has you covered.

If you’re looking for something more formal, think back to the Fall/Winter 2013 runways this past fashion month. We couldn’t help but notice South Asia is continuing to dominate, so this issue we’ve focused on Etro. A beloved label EDITOR both in Europe and South Asia, they took note of who their target clientele is S.M. Kamran Zaidi and paid homage to the beauty of South Asian textile design (p. 22). Speaking of the Eastern infuence, the SHE ofce was so blown away by Mila Kunis’ new campaign with Gemfelds that we simply could not help but fnd out more about the starlet and gem brand that prides itself on ethically sourced stones (p. 20).

Tat brings us to the talented, beautiful and impeccably dressed Nausheen Shah. A star on the street style scene around the world, Shah’s career has proven that success in the fashion industry has taken on a new form. She’s a globe- trotting trendsetter who happens to have several columns running in various New York City-based papers. Find out why we’ve dubbed her the real-life Carrie Bradshaw (p. 54).

Finally, there has been much discourse in the media about what it means to be a modern career woman today. With the release of Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In (p. 92), everyone seems to have an opinion about what it is “to have it all.” Perhaps the most notorious opinion came from Susan Patton, Princeton alumna, Class of 1977. She advised current undergraduate women, via Princeton’s newspaper, they ought to fnd a husband while in the company of the only men worthy of them (i.e. Ivy League coeds). ”Pay as much attention to building that part of your future happiness as you are in terms of building your career,” said Ms. Patton. “If you wait 10 years you’re going to be up against those real hard years in your early 30s when the men you are actually going to be interested in marrying will already have been married and probably have a baby or two at home.” It’s an interesting topic that we weighed in on in SHE Debates (p. 76).

Now that you’ve been briefed, take this issue outside with you and soak up the great weather while it lasts.

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SHE CANADA 7 “What do you love most about being Canadian?”

PRIYA KUMAR LIZ GUBER ROBIN ESROCK Executive Editor Fashion Assistant Travel Contributor Having the best of all four seasons. It’s easy As a young child growing up in the I love being able to eat poutine, carry to take hot summers and snowy winters Ukraine, Canada came to my knowledge loonies and toonies, order a double-double, for granted. It wasn’t until I lived abroad when it appeared as an answer to a and use over 2000 other Canadian words (France and India), that I realized how crossword puzzle. Little did I know I you won’t fnd south of the border. great our weather actually is. would come to call this place home, and be Skookum! grateful for all the joy and opportunity it has opened up for me.

MUNIRA QURESHI ELOISE ALBA INGRID KWONG Beauty Contributor Features Contributor Features Contributor Ryan Gosling. No further explanation Being able to live in a country inhabited by Our multiculturalism. Our equal needed. diversity, culture, maple trees, the world’s celebration of race, religious leanings and longest coastline, and the beavers that built cultural backgrounds is the most wonderful a dam visible from outer space. attribute of our great nation.

8 SHE CANADA Your feature on Prabal Gurung for Target was well done, I sat down one evening in a comfy chair, cup of tea in however I found myself wanting to snap up every item, hand and took my time to enjoy your lengthy feature on yet unable to do so as this collection was not released in Coco Chanel and the book review that followed. It was Canada! Don’t tease us next time, SHE! a fascinating journey through fashion history. Coco was certainly a polarizing and iconic fgure. Harpreet, Scarborough Saloni, Orlando, Florida Whilst in the process of re-decorating my living room, I stumbled across your feature on Fourth Eye Gallery. I found your “Top 5 Ingredients to Avoid” round-up to What a fantastic resource for original South Asian art! be very comprehensive and easy to understand. Finally, I I’m excited to support an artist as well as this gallery know what MSG is and will stop avoiding certain foods with a purchase. based on hearsay only.

Laila, Mississauga Meera, Montreal

I found your rating of the Spice Girls’ VIVA Forever musical to be extremely generous! I didn’t think 3 out of 5 was good representation of the capabilities and talents involved.

Anjali, London, UK

Te highlight of your last issue for me was “Te Defni- tion of Beauty” article. What a thought-provoking topic; it’s certainly sparked my interest in the controversies of the modeling world, and I was also happy to discover Cameron Russell’s inspiring TEDTalk.

Tara, Vancouver

It was a treat to see Arjun Bhasin featured for his work on Life of Pi especially the sketch of his costume design for Pi Patel afer seeing the movie recently.

Farah, Lahore, Pakistan

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1 ROBERTO CAVALLI Printed Silk Maxi Dress, Price on Request 6 RED VALENTINO Printed Taffeta Dress $750

2 DAY BIRGER ET MIKKELSEN Crocheted Cotton $400 7 MOSCHINO CHEAP & CHIC Embroidered Poplin Dress $795

3 J. CREW Swiss-dot Silk-blend Dress $350 8 CHRISTOPHER KANE X J Brand Stretch-denim Dress $486

4 THEORY Nikay B striped Cotton-jersey Dress $245 9 CARVEN Molleton Jersey Dress $430

5 ACNE Mallory Crepe de Chine Dress $300 10 ISABEL MARANT Melissande Printed Silk-crepe Maxi Dress $1,455

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SHE CANADA 11 Coachella in Palm Springs and Ultra Music Festival in Miami may already be distant memories, but Canada’s music festival scene is just getting started. Edgefest 2013 on Centre Island and Osheaga in Montreal bring together some of the world’s top acts for several days of music, food and of course fashion. Not sure what to wear? We’ve got you covered.

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2 3.1 PHILLIP LIM Jersey Tank $121 7 H&M Denim Dress $34.95

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4 TINSELTOWN LOVE Cut Off Shorts $24.95 9 ÉTOILE ISABEL MARANT Shaper Owl-intarsia Cotton-blend Shorts $290 5 H&M Crocheted Cropped Top $19.95

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2 CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Vildo Flat Gold $775

3 TORY BURCH Metallic Tumbled Leather Emmy Sandal $195

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5 MICHAEL KORS Sondra Jelly Thong Sandal $59

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SHE CANADA 15 Bronze, gunmetal, rose gold, copper—for every metal there is a corresponding shade. Tese pieces may look winter appropriate, but given the never-ending chill we’ve experienced in Canada this year, we say go for it! Even in July.

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2 WILLOW Leather and Metallic-twill Jacket $1,640

3 LANVIN The Happy Medium Metallic Woven Canvas $2,590

4 MARC JACOBS Baroque Eugenie Metallic Quilted $495

5 GUCCI Studded Metallic Leather Platform Sandals $895

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4 ALEXANDER WANG Cropped Silk Georgette $135

5 TOPSHOP Floral Jacquard Crop Top $48

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10 TOPSHOP Monochrome Lace Top $30 SHE CANADA 17 Presents her ‘TAJ’ Collection at Lakmé Fashion Week 2013

18 SHE CANADA Modern Indian Designer Payal Singhal showcases the movement runway in fully encrusted red pants combined with a matching red, of women in India today through her collection ‘Taj’. long-sleeved choli, and a tulle dupatta, displaying Singhal’s modern take on summer bridal wear. Singhal explained that they deliberately By Ekta Mukhi kept the blouse simple stating: “the main show of a bride should be her jewellery.” When interviewed about the designer and her In an industry bursting at the seams with fresh design talent, Payal latest collection, Aditi Rao Hydari said: “We feel that Indian clothes Singhal manages to shine through. Coming from a family of creative are high maintenance. But these clothes are so wearable. Everyone minds—her grandfather was a renowned painter and her father, a talks about swades but there was also rebellion against the Swadesi fashion industry pioneer—the arts ran through her veins. At the Movement by women who wanted to wear Western outfts. Te young age of 15, Singhal submitted sketches for the preliminary silhouettes represent that.” round of retail giant Shoppers Stop’s design competition. Her fresh and modern take on traditional Indian clothing garnered her the Apart from showcasing in India, Singhal’s collections have prestigious “Designer of the Year” award. been shown at various other prestigious fashion weeks such as the Singapore Fashion Festival and the Fashion Week of the Americas. Afer her national recognition and newfound talent, Payal pursued Her label now retails from her signature stores all over the world— a design degree from Shreemati Nathibhai Damodar Tackersey from her fagship stores in Mumbai, to her retail outlets in New York (SNDT) University in Mumbai and further continued her education and New Jersey, Hong Kong, and the Middle East. With over thirteen at Parsons School of Design and Fashion Institute of Technology years of experience, Singhal’s versatility is apparent—her well-crafed in New York. It was Singhal’s exposure to a Western sensibility pieces cater to coy Indian brides and New York “it” girls alike. that enhanced the growing global design appreciation that later on became her forte. In 2000, she ofcially stepped foot into the fashion British Vogue Editor, Dolly Jones once described the designer: world by creating her very own clothing label. “Singhal creates gorgeous dresses for dressing up in downtown New York with just enough of the genuine Indian magic that designers all She charmed her audience at the Lakmé Fashion Week (LFW) over the world try to recreate.” Summer/Resort 2013 when she debuted her “Taj” collection of wearable, versatile and comfortable pieces—a mantra she has upheld With Payal, the possibilities are endless. since starting out. Te collection combined contemporary silhouettes with hand-woven textile and was inspired by the fne details, intricate fligree, jaali patterns, and foral inlays of Islamic architecture. Te pieces were aimed at the trend- setting summer brides and set to a backdrop of the extravagant lifestyle of colonial India. As Singhal reveals, “Tis collection represents an authentic summer bride that exudes elegance and tradition—her style statement is experimental with an edge.”

Her skillfully created pieces were a mélange of swadeshi dress codes and sartorial styles. Short anarkalis were teamed up with luxurious salwars and asymmetric tunic blouses were a unique match for traditional saris in katarva cotton, banarasi or mulmul silks. Singhal also played with velvet and asymmetric kurta cholis, and matched them with three distinct coloured saris: kiwi lime, sunset yellow and cream. Tis is a collection that would indeed cater to the girl who dreams of having either a rustic seaside nuptial or a grand week long celebration.

Singhal also presented the famous wedding trousseau (the honeymoon wardrobe)—silk Suf Falda pants with striking structured cholis and sof sensuous saris were paired with free fowing kurtas. Embellishments were a key component of the collection as resham, silver and gold taar, pita kora, fligree, jaali and trellis patterns dazzled on the outfts.

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“If someone presents you a gift with a gemstone in it, knowing that they put thought into where it came from gives it more meaning. It’s easy to buy something that looks impressive, but knowing that it’s ethically sourced and that no one suffered to produce it is, to my mind, the most important thing.” – Mila Kunis

20 SHE CANADA Tese days, landing a luxury brand campaign is a sure sign of By the age of 11 she’d landed the coveted role of young Gia success for any Hollywood leading lady. Hot on the heels of her Carangi in the Angelina Jolie bio-epic Gia. Episodes of Baywatch, Dior campaign, Mila Kunis became the new face of Gemfelds— 7th Heaven and a commercial for Lisa Frank soon followed, but the world’s leading producer of ethically-sourced rare coloured Kunis got her big break when she landed a role on FOX’s Tat ‘70s gemstones. Te company selected Kunis to be their brand Show (1998). Te producers were uncomfortable casting minors ambassador as they felt it was, “[a] natural ft. Mila was chosen for for the roles of the leads, so when they asked her if she was 18, her natural beauty, versatility, intelligence and love of rare coloured she responded she would be on her birthday. She didn’t mention gemstones.” Shot by Mario Sorrenti, the campaign will run in which birthday. Kunis was 14 years old when she was cast as Jackie Vogue, Vanity Fair and W throughout 2013. Te alliance certainly Burkhart, Ashton Kutcher’s on-screen squeeze. signifes a career high for Kunis, whose flm Oz: Te Great and Powerful opened strongly in the box ofce this past March. Kunis’ Kunis soon landed the voice of Meg Grifn on Family Guy staggering career trajectory can be described as nothing short of afer Lacey Chabert had to drop out before the second season due remarkable since entering the industry as a young child. to scheduling conficts with Party of Five. While her face never appeared on screen for the role, she began to be recognized in public Tree years ago I was working in the fashion department at for it: “I’m fne if I’m walking down the street in sweatpants and a Blackbook magazine in Midtown Manhattan. Known for being sweatshirt. No one looks twice. But if I open my mouth and start ahead of the curve, the pop culture glossy regularly features up-and- talking, that’s when I get in trouble,” she once said at a press call for comers before they are truly consumed by fame. For the December Black Swan. issue of that particular year, Mila Kunis was slated for the cover. I recall wondering why. It had been years since Tat ‘70s Show had While Black Swan remains her most high profle endeavor to date, been on the air and she had done little else (notable) since. Tat Kunis is perhaps best known for her work in romantic comedies. is with the exception of Judd Apatow’s Forgetting Sarah Marshall On her role opposite Justin Timberlake in Friends with Benefts, (2008). Called her breakout flm role, it was she who made Jason Manohla Dargis of the New York Times wrote that, “Ms. Kunis Segal forget Sarah Marshall. is fast proving that she’s a gif that keeps giving to mainstream romantic comedy…her energy is so invigorating and expansive and Little did I know, the best had yet to come for Kunis. In her her presence so vibrant that she flls the screen.” Tis says nothing Blackbook interview she spoke of an upcoming psychological of her role as the disgruntled girlfriend in Seth MacFarlane’s Ted, thriller about the world of ballet called Black Swan. She told my which grossed over half a billion dollars at the box-ofce worldwide. colleague, Ben Barna, “I just skipped about 10 years of ballerina When MacFarlane initially came up with the idea for the project, training and started as if I’m a professional. Everyday, I tore the he felt Kunis was too young for the role, but because the flm was in ligaments in my calves and I would think, ‘What am I doing to development for years, she grew-up and was ultimately cast. myself?’” At the time, the project was shrouded in secrecy: “It’s like a real-life version of Swan Lake…I can’t talk about it. It’s not even It’s no wonder Kunis has been tapped by Gemfelds to serve as that big of a deal. It’s a [expletive] movie. It’s not like I’m saving the their brand ambassador this year. “As a company we are passionate world.” She reportedly went on a 1,200 calorie a day diet for the role. about colour and fully committed to ethics, transparency and the Coupled with intensive cardiovascular training and four hour long sustainable development of the communities in which we operate, daily ballet classes, seven days a week, Kunis lost 20 pounds for the and fnding the right partner who shares these values was vitally role of Lily. Te Darren Aronofsky flm would ultimately catapult important,” Gemfelds CEO Ian Harbottle says of Kunis. “Mila her to the Oscars—it was nominated for fve gold statuettes and has blown me away with her energy, enthusiasm and dedication. permanently cemented Kunis on the A-list. Her individuality and the natural way in which she expresses her humanity set her apart.” Born in the former USSR (now the Ukraine), Kunis immigrated with her family to the States at the age of 7. Speaking almost no Kunis recently travelled to the Gemfelds mine in Zambia, Africa, English, Kunis’ parents enrolled her in an acting class to bring her which produces 20% of the world’s emeralds. It was here Kunis out of her shell: “I was new to America so my English wasn’t so great immersed herself in learning about Gemfelds’ ethically sourced at that time so [my parents] were like ‘you know what? We’ll send gemstones and environmentally-friendly mining practices. She you to a little class where you can make friends and learn English also had the opportunity to visit community projects, schools and and what not’. It ended up becoming an acting class for little kids. farming co-ops sponsored by the luxury gemstone brand. “While in But really an acting class for little kids just means ‘we’ll take your Africa, I learned that the entire journey that each Gemfelds stone money and baby-sit your kids for a couple of hours’. It’s not like takes is carefully considered and that the environment and the local they’re going to teach you method! So I went to this so-called acting communities where its mines are located are held in the highest class. And this is where luck comes in: my manager—who is my regard,” Kunis says of her trip. “I truly believe in Gemfelds’ mission manager to this day—was there. She showed up that one day and of ethical mining, and I absolutely have fallen in love with the rarity, saw me. Long story short my parents were like ‘we don’t really want beauty and history of emeralds.” you to be an actor. We want you to be a doctor or a lawyer’ and I was like ‘that’s fne, but this’ll be an afer school activity’ and they Apparently, the flm-going world shares a similar sentiment for were like ‘we work full-time, you go to school full-time: let’s see how Kunis herself. this fts in.’ Ten the frst thing I went out for—like the frst Barbie commercial or whatever—I ended up getting. I was nine years On May 3rd, 2013, FHM named Kunis “Sexiest Woman in the old. And then from nine to fourteen I worked quite steadily and World.” Her frst major sci-f flm, Jupiter Ascending costarring then I got a TV show, and so forth and so forth. So it was all pretty Channing Tatum, is slated for release in Summer 2014. organic.”

SHE CANADA 21 Etro’s “fantasy world” of pretty, practical, and print spawns a Far East movement.

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22 SHE CANADA SHE CANADA 23 If there’s one thing to be expected of the Italian fashion house, it’s original fabric design. Rooted in her father’s colourful beginnings (paisley being the Etro seal of identity), Veronica Etro abides by tradition and puts her modern spin to it, showcasing engineered hand-painted prints for spring.

Te infuence of her foral motif veered Far East—Chrysanthemums and Lotus fowers were omnipresent through the pomp. And while the designer presented curtain-raisers that were distinctly Oriental in nature—the cheong sam, the kimono, and the judo suit were rendered in shades of rust and ecru—it was clear that the entire collection enveloped culture and tradition from neighboring nations.

An asymmetrical Indian sari was reinterpreted in full glitzy regalia, complete with the season’s horizontal band trend. “Te stripes came from sportswear and the martial arts,” said Etro of their use. Other pieces took a less conservative route with raised hems and exposed bustier necklines. Te looks appeared balanced and uncluttered despite the busy textile that was the pièce de résistance. “I really needed to keep the shapes clean, primal, and almost rational, to show of the decorativeness of the prints,” the designer reasoned. “And with the prints I was interested to use other things than just fowers - animals like parrots and butterfies to bring them alive.”

Te spectacular display of jewellery could not be overlooked. Single fssure fabrics, albeit delivered in modern spearmint hues, were highlighted by traditional gold-plated neckpieces while beaded bangles and chandelier earrings accompanied looks alike. And why wouldn’t he be (an Etro male)? Te boutique menswear collection is as vibrant and punchy as its women’s counterpart ofen Te razzle-dazzle in this spring’s Etro show defnitely did not seeking inspiration from the country (India). In fact, its most recent disappoint. Its signature combination of eccentricity and elegance Spring/Summer 2013 collection titled ‘Milano to Mumbai’ looked to made appearances from start to fnish—much like the esteemed the Mahabharata for inspiration. clientele during the Italian brand’s launch party in Mumbai almost 3 years ago. Te fagship store’s dark walnut and gray lacquered “To me, India means the country of colours and paisley. It’s the paneling, colourful orange and fuchsia carpets, and 1,500 square feet place of origin of extraordinary culture, with a strong infuence that of foor space served as the backdrop to names like Rocky S, Harman has global reach. Many ancient Indian stories have fascinated me Baweja, Jacqueline Fernandez, Condé Nast’s Alex Kuruvilla and and been a great source of inspiration in my work and creativity. To Krishna Mehta who were all in attendance that night. Sanjay Kapoor, me, the Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita and Mahabharata all contain Managing Director and Deepika Gehani, Creative Director both of intriguing stories about love and passion that manage to elevate, thrill Genesis Luxury hosted the night’s festivities. and reveal,” confesses designer Kean Etro on his Indian inspiration for the Spring/Summer 2013 menswear collection. “Te Indian Since its opening in India, Etro as a fashion house continues to market is very important; it represents the future and gives us the showcase itself among the country’s luminaries. Actor Harman possibility of sharing values and aesthetics that are a combination of Baweja once shared his thoughts on the brand saying: “I have been our culture and that of India,” he adds. an Etro male for a while, it was such a pleasant surprise when I found out it was opening in Bombay. When I am traveling I am always It’s no wonder the brand continues to possess a strong presence in looking out for this stuf. He added: “It stands out of the ordinary. It South Asia— much of its notable aesthetic can be attributed to the is retro in a way, but it is retro with the odd colours and designs, and charm and mystique of the land and its most recent collections are no when I say odd, I mean it in a nice way.” diferent.

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By Liz Guber

Immediately following the end of Fashion Month the city, there (the collective term for New York, London, Milan was plenty of and Paris fashion weeks), Toronto ofered up its own “peacocking” taking brand of fashion and frivolity, showcasing Canada’s place inside and take on the Fall 2013 trends. outside of the tent despite the chilly Toronto Fashion Week has gone through a bit March weather of an identity crisis over the years. With countless subduing the changes in name and location, the event hasn’t famboyance of the always succeeded in establishing a unique platform attendees’ outfts. for showcasing local design talent. When news was revealed last year that IMG would be taking over, In recent years, reactions were mixed, but most were eager to see if fashion weeks the fedgling event could evolve into a world-class around the world fashion showcase. have swelled into circus-like Afer years of taking place at Nathan Phillips performances. It Square and a brief stint at Exhibition Place, it seems seems with each that World MasterCard Fashion Week has fnally round of shows the found its proper home in David Pecault Square; true purpose of a the ample space, central location and proximity to fashion week—to hot dog stands for starving fashionphiles made for present garments to a natural ft for the event. Inside the tent, creature buyers and industry comforts were enhanced with loads of lounge tastemakers and maintain a proftable garment seating for the high heel clad and even a manicure industry—has been overshadowed by grandeur and bar courtesy of Essie. pageantry. What Toronto needs more than bloggers in the front row or big name sponsors behind the Te week-long event presented the usual mix Week is a supportive and respected environment for of industry up-and-comers as well as seasoned designers seeking their big break. With IMG at the fashion week veterans. Sid Neigum followed up his helm, the little fashion week that could is well on its TFI New Labels win with a stand-out collection way to transforming from a municipal vanity project of cool separates in vivid whites and Godzilla-like into a world-class Fashion Week. textured knits. Perennial favourite David Dixon showed a collection of expertly tailored cocktail fare, From the reaction of attendees both backstage but it was his ice-crystal accessories that stole the and at the front of the towering white tent, it seems spotlight. Fashion spectators travelled back in time that Toronto has an undeniable hunger for fashion. at the shows of Chloe Comme Parris, who showed Even the shows held in the smaller studio venue— an unabashedly grunge collection straight from the ofen by a little known designer have people lining nineties, and Kimberly Newport-Mimran of Pink up around the corner, willing to stand at the very Tartan, who sought inspiration from the sixties, back and crane their neck for a glance at the goods. featured swinging skirts, capelets and cocoon coats. Tis is a city fully ready to embrace a home-grown fashion culture, and with luxury boutiques like Rac Elisha Cuthbert, Stacy McKenzie and Jeanne and TNT Gallery picking up lines from Sid Neigum Becker were some of the famous faces in attendance, and Ashtiani, Canadian fashion is well on its way to and although Toronto’s street style photographers becoming a marketable, tangible commodity. have yet to reach a paparazzi-like presence in SHE CANADA 27 Ashtiani by Golnaz Ashtiani returned to the tents at David Pecault square for another triumphant collection. Unlike seasons past, this show was a departure from the designer’s usually more optimistic oferings. A darker colour palette of deep jewel tones and sharper, more austere silhouettes made for a thoroughly grown-up collection that nonetheless retained the quirky and edgy aesthetic that Ashtiani is becoming known for.

Proportions and textures were mixed to create fresh new shapes for the Fall season including an elongated cocoon cape, triangular strapless necklines and subtle hemline fares. Tis collection also marked the designer’s foray into accessory design. Some of the most memorable looks were complemented by oversized fur clutches in mustard and cobalt.

One of the most prominent themes of Ashtiani’s show was the exploration and manipulation of geometry, both in print and silhouette. Panels were joined at hard angles and style details such as pockets and slits further marked this theme.

Golnaz Ashtiani, who studied at the London College of Design, has been gaining prominence on the Toronto fashion scene following her TFI New Labels win back in 2010. Her latest collection in the more intimate studio space, had the fashion-savvy crowd packed shoulder-to-shoulder. With all eyes on this young talent, there’s little doubt that her designs will be hitting the streets in a huge way come fall.

28 SHE CANADA In case you were wondering, the name comes from the incorrect pronunciation of the French word maquillage—meaning makeup. Te brand, which boasts a fagship store in the New York City neighbourhood of Soho, and presence on stocklists at Neiman Marcus, Henri Bendel, Saks and Holt Renfrew, specializes in luxury leather and outerwear. Eran Elfassy and Elisa Dahan designed a polished collection for Fall 2013 that nonetheless managed to exude street-style cool.

For any brand specializing in outerwear, the Fall runway season is the perfect time to shine. Mackage took things up several notches this season and ofered up arguably the best collection of the week. With a colour palette of merlot, mustard and orange and modern, fattering silhouettes and cuts, it looked as if the models would strut straight past the runway and onto the streets if they could. Leather A-line skirts in black and a more trafc-stopping orange were paired with sleek button-downs and leather leggings. For outerwear, the design duo showed a range of classic styles including the motorcycle, the trench and the varsity jacket.

Along with stellar ready-to-wear, Mackage debuted a line of handbags. Meticulous attention to detail and classic style lines give Mackage’s handbag collection timeless appeal, with standout pieces including a black leather satchel with cobalt blue python insets and a smaller, boxy black number with an arrow shaped closure and chunky gold hardware.

With another successful collection behind them, Dahan and Elfassy of Mackage have a clear vision for their brand, and with the likes of celebrities Halle Berry, Freida Pinto and Eva Mendes wearing their designs, Mackage is well on its way to becoming an iconic Canadian label.

SHE CANADA 29 Besides being one of the most recognizable names in talent representation, MAX Agency is also a one- stop shop for all of your promotional needs. Whether putting together a fashion show, print advertisement or marketing campaign, MAX has you covered for a fraction of the cost of an ad agency. MAX also has access to an extensive roster of art directors, choreographers, photographers, make-up artists and hair stylists available to complete your project from start to fnish. Regardless of the size of the project budget, we are available to you.

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32 SHE CANADA Bollywood made international headlines this past spring and it had nothing to do with awards season. Sanjay Dutt was arrested for his involvement in the 1993 Bombay bombings that lef 250 dead and 700 injured. Masterminded by organized crime racketeer Dawood Ibrahim, the bombing was the deadliest terrorist attack in Indian history. Dutt’s sentence of three and a half years stemmed from his purchase of weapons from Ibrahim’s gang. “Tere are many other people who deserve pardon. I just want to say with folded hands that when I’m not going for a pardon then there’s no debate about it,” he said in a public statement. While Dutt appears to be accepting defeat in this saga that has spanned two decades, the court approved completion of two Bollywood projects, worth an estimated Rs. 3 billion, is underway. Sher is one of these projects; costarring Vivek Oberoi and Bollywood newcomer Humaima Malick, the flm ironically chronicles the life of Gujrat’s seedy underworld.

Shot in the dry heat of Rajasthan, Dutt plays gangster Sharman Munjha. Malick narrates the story as Munjha’s widow forced to take over his empire. Amid a furry of speculation about the fate of the flm, Humaima Malick has found herself caught in the middle. Back in June of last year there was much talk about the nature of her relationship with Dutt. She adamantly denied these claims of impropriety to Te Times of India almost in jest: “For God’s sake. Not him, please! I already have a man and the world knows it. I respect Sanjay Dutt. Here in Rajasthan we don’t even talk….I only say ‘Salaam Sir’ when I see Mr. Dutt. In my family we’re taught to respect elders. Tat’s about it.”

She went on to say, “Mr. Dutt plays my husband in Sher. But we don’t have a single romantic moment to share. Tank God for that! He’s so much my senior. Unko main jitni izzat doon kam hai. I like the way he looks afer the people around him. Beyond that we don’t talk. I’ve my entourage from Pakistan to give me company. Even when I did Bol, my co-star Atif Aslam and I were hardly close friends. Actually Ali Zafar, not Atif is my buddy from the Pakistani entertainment industry. I am completely bewildered by the politics of Bollywood. I want to stay out of it.” Wise words from the young Malick.

Since her TOI interview back in 2012, I managed to catch up with the leading lady. Best known for her role as Zainub Khan in Bol, Malick’s career has been a work in progress for over a decade now. She started out at the age of 14 as a model, pounding the runway for veteran Pakistani couturier Deepak Perwani. Unsure of where her career in the spotlight was going to take her, she says, “Back then even I couldn’t have imagined how great everything was going to turn out, but I always knew that I wanted to do something creative and that I wouldn’t ever be satisfed with ordinary pursuits.”

Malick comes from a relatively large Pakistani family. One of six siblings, she always had their support, especially that of her parents. “Surprisingly, or perhaps not so surprisingly my family has always been very supporting. My parents always made me feel that I could accomplish anything, and I think if it weren’t for them I wouldn’t be here today.”

With childhood aspirations of becoming Miss World, the epitome of pomp and pageantry, Malick found celebrity on a road less travelled. Her role in the Lollywood (a moniker for Lahore’s flm industry) blockbuster Bol has been called less than glamorous and she goes au naturel by wearing almost no makeup in the flm. Malick attests her “sheer determination” to winning the lead. “I went through the usual procedure of auditioning, screen testing etc, and initially they had a couple of other actresses in mind, but I fought hard for it, and thanks to God I got it,” Malick attests.

SHE CANADA 33 34 SHE CANADA Te industry wholeheartedly approved of her performance, and in March 2012 she made an appearance at the London Asian Film Festival. Alongside other A-list nominees including Freida Pinto and Shilpa Shetty, Malick had an overwhelming feeling of having made it at that point: “At frst I couldn’t even believe that this was happening to me! It was such an [out of] body experience, when we got to London and I felt extremely blessed and humbled to be in such great company. Frankly, I was glad just to be nominated,” she says of her win.

Speaking of Miss World, there is another famed beauty queen Malick is said to have links to—former Miss Universe, Sushmita Sen. Tere have been whispers about both having been romantically involved with cricketer Wasim Akram. A recent widower, Akram has denied the relationships on both counts saying he’s too dedicated to his two young children to be worried about dating. It’s probably for the best given the more than two decades age gap between Malick and Akram.

Te Akram afair isn’t the only scandal that has followed Malick to Bollywood. Having married actor Shamoon Abbasi in her early 20s, they divorced afer only a few months: “I have one mantra, and that is ‘no regrets’. We are meant to go through the experiences we do to come out stronger on the other end. I had a pretty great childhood and I wouldn’t trade one day of it!”

With a second Bollywood flm in the pipelines—she will be starring opposite Sharman Joshi in a Vidu Vinod Chopra directed flm—Malick has her plate full. In regards to what she sees herself doing in the future, she says, “As an artist, I know there is so much more out there that I’d like to try and do, but you never know where life will lead you. For now I just feel very lucky to be where I am and to be able to do what I love. One can only hope that continues.”

I closed our conversation by asking what advice she would share with young actresses trying to break onto the scene. She succinctly advises, “Don’t give up on your dreams; it’s what makes us human.” Her ability to efortlessly court the media, coupled with her on-screen charm and radiant beauty make her a recipe for success in flm. Having prevailed over both Lollywood and Bollywood by the age of 25, it really is only a matter of time before Hollywood comes knocking. 36 SHE CANADA SHE CANADA 37 38 SHE CANADA SHE CANADA 39 40 SHE CANADA SHE CANADA 41 42 SHE CANADA SHE CANADA 43 44 SHE CANADA SHE CANADA 45 By Priya Kumar & Parveen Singh

46 SHE CANADA Back in 1997, Pamela Redmond Satran wrote an article in Glamour magazine called “30 Tings Every Woman Should Have and Should Know by the Time She’s 30.” Even in its day, before social media was a “thing,” it went viral. Glamour realized the momentum created by the article and put out a book of essays by renowned women exemplifying each item on the list. As all of us at the SHE ofce inch towards 30, we were inclined to put together a South Asian Edition of “30 Tings SHE Should Have and Should Know by the Time She’s 30.”

SHE Should Have: SHE Should Know:

1 One old boyfriend that both she and her parents can agree was 16 How to give herself a blow-out and create the perfect corkscrew suitable. curls using only a fat iron. 2 One decent set of real jewellery from South Asia. 17 How she feels about the prospect of marriage, kids and living 3 Something perfect to wear to every function should a cousin with her in-laws. decide to marry with three months notice. 18 Tat fawlessly fusing her desi values with North American 4 A salwar kameez she’s not ashamed to be seen wearing. culture is important in maintaining who she is. 5 An ethnically involved childhood she’s not bashful about sharing 19 How to live without being surrounded by family (even if only with others. with non-blood related roommates). 6 A past juicy enough to share in her old age—censorable for minor 20 How to achieve the perfect winged eye, and what her actual grandchildren. foundation shade is. 7 Accepted that old age is inevitable and may not include the joint 21 Where she stands on religion. family arrangement she grew-up in and is accustomed to. 22 Tat being South Asian means she is blessed with beauty and 8 A Facebook/Instagram/Twitter account inaccessible to snooping brains and not to waste them on silly things. cousins and nosy aunties. 23 How to bargain for a good deal. 9 A resume that outlines the direction she (and no one else) wants 24 Tat her skin is beautiful even without whitening creams and her career to go. that desi black hair turns brassy when treated with peroxide. 10 A plan B should things not go as planned. 25 Tat her parents gave her everything and can (still) take it all 11 One aunty who always makes her laugh and one who lets her cry. away. 12 A set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill and a chifon sari. 26 How to handle a rishta with grace—regardless of her feelings 13 Te strength to stand up to her mother-in-law, especially if it towards the custom. involves the children. 27 How to speak her mind without being rude or arrogant. 14 A parlor that threads her eyebrows to perfection and doesn’t charge 28 Where to go—her mom’s kitchen table or a Moksha yoga more than $3. studio—when her soul needs soothing. 15 A solid start on a satisfying career both she and her closest 29 Tat Bollywood movies aren’t real. relations can be proud of. 30 Why they say life begins at 30 (we lef this one unchanged for efect).

SHE CANADA 47 48 SHE CANADA FOR ASPIRING ACTORS/MODELS, GETTING A FOOT IN THE DOOR HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER With TIFF just around the corner, Toronto is about to be fush with the buzz of celebrities walking its streets during the month of September. PRIYA KUMAR had the opportunity to talk with MAX Agency about how one might break into this seemingly impenetrable industry

AX Agency, one of Toronto’s the talent’s application is then discussed in-house most successful model and talent with the booking department to make the fnal management companies, has truly decision. If accepted, we sign a contract for 1 year changed how productions source of representation and the talent must undergo theirM talent. An industry icon, MAX represents training that is provided and paid for by MAX women, men and children throughout Toronto, Agency. Te classes are done by the industry’s Montreal and Vancouver. Besides scouting and top professionals and casting directors to ensure developing talent, MAX services a diverse clientele all of our talent have the best possible training to keeping them on top of an ever-changing industry. ensure a high level of success at auditions. Because We had the opportunity to speak with Jennifer MAX is a principal flm, television and modeling DeFaria, Senior Agent, about a day in the life at agency, all of our talent is submitting for a wide MAX, and here’s what she had to say: range of projects thus increasing their chances for auditions and bookings. What do you look for in potential talent? We represent a wide spectrum of talent. For us to Toronto has been known as Hollywood North for consider potential new talent, they must possess years. Where did this name originate? Do you still the following attributes: a marketable look, feel it fulflls this nickname? passion for the industry, a high level of dedication, Hollywood North is a phase used to describe willingness to accept criticism and learn from it, the Canadian flm industry. Toronto is one of and most importantly, an outgoing and positive the major cities in Canada that has a signifcant attitude! amount of studios and flms being produced. It has become a convenient destination for producers Explain your scouting process. Where are the top due to the fact that it’s more cost efective as places you like to scout and why? opposed to shooting in L. A. Tis is largely due to At MAX, we love to develop and nurture the city’s versatility—Bay Street can pass for Wall new talent. We like to update our roster Street in New York City, the Bridal Path could be seasonally with fresh faces. Besides Beverly Hills or anywhere else for that matter. We having open calls at the MAX ofce have projects that are continually coming in from [see maxagency.com for further major production studios, as well as TV series, details], we also scout at various that are being flmed in Toronto. I don’t see it events and locations, from slowing down anytime soon! beauty pageants to music festivals—you never know What is the beneft of being represented by MAX (as where you’ll fnd the next opposed to a competitor?) STAR! MAX Agency prides itself on standing out from the crowd. We have been in the industry for Can you tell us about 13 years, and are comprised of a great team of your model’s/actor’s professionals that genuinely care about our talent. path of going from We give everybody personalized attention to help undeveloped talent to guide them and build their success. We are also an auditions to having a agency that will invest in our talent. We provide solid career? all of our talent with the best possible training in We are very selective the industry to ensure our talent is given all the with the talent tools to succeed! that we represent. Everybody that walks Te agency’s clients include the who’s who of the through our doors business and entertainment worlds and include must undergo a 3-step companies such as Nike, CBC, GM, Coca Cola, screening process. Te Sony, McDonald’s, Hugo Boss, TD CanadaTrust, initial screening is done L’Oreal, Motorola and countless others. Its sharp over the phone. If we feel acumen for talent recognition and development is you ft the requirements, we just one of the reasons MAX continues to be a strong then set up an appointment national brand and a leader in the entertainment for you to meet with an business. We hope to see all you industry hopefuls agent. Te agent then does a participating (as opposed to spectating) next year more thorough evaluation and at TIFF! screening. If the agent sees potential, SHE CANADA 49 By Priya Kumar

It’s hard to believe, but back in 1986 the fashion industry was the everything from junior, junior, junior assistant designer to eventually City of Toronto’s second largest industrial employer. Economically having two fnancial backers and having my own line. Te last speaking, Toronto was a very diferent place back in the mid-eighties fnancial backer was a company called Kimel Enterprises and that was than it is now and as a result, the Fashion Industry Liaison Committee a wonderful experience. I had my own collection called “Zekura” and (FILC) proposed an incubator program to the City to help facilitate it was an Afer Five evening collection sold across Canada, the US and growth. A year in the planning, the Toronto Fashion Incubator (TFI) a little bit into Europe. It was really wonderful because it was sort of was founded and brought new life to Toronto’s already thriving my baby. Did I make a lot of money? No, there is not a lot of money in fashion industry. fashion so I was supplementing my income during this whole time by teaching part-time at Ryerson. It was while I was at Ryerson teaching A non-proft, TFI aims to support and nurture small business my class one day, that one of the full-time tenure staf came in to do entrepreneurs in the fashion industry. Teir mandate reads: “TFI plays my evaluation, because you have to be evaluated when you are just an essential role in the growth and promotion of the Canadian fashion a part-timer. Afer class she came up to me and said, “I really like community by helping creative entrepreneurs to develop the business your teaching style. Have you ever heard of a place called the Toronto and professional skills they need to thrive and survive.” Tey do so by Fashion Incubator?” ofering a space to these entrepreneurs to learn the ropes including marketing, sales, business, planning, exporting and cashfow—many Te truth was Langdon had heard of TFI. In fact, six months prior, she subjects that are not necessarily taught in design school. In addition applied to be a volunteer because she felt so strongly about their cause, to the educational aspect, members are also ofered the use of an but never heard back. According to the professor, this was because the in-house studio space open 24/7, stocked with all the machinery current Executive Director was terminally ill. Tey happened to be and equipment a creative entrepreneur may need. TFI even provides looking for a new ED and she felt Langton would be ideal for the role. promotional and sales opportunities like press days to allow their talent to maximize on the benefts of being a member. It was a wonderful opportunity, but at the same time I had two other applications going because had found out that my backers were TFI is set in a historic, century-old building by Exhibition Place. pulling out. Tis was ‘92/’93 and Canada was hit with a very hard Originally called the “Music Building” for it’s wonderful acoustics, recession. I couldn’t aford to buy the business out because you needed the Incubator was not allowed to change anything about the structure a few million and so I was actively looking for other things, so I due to its heritage status (nor would they). Te dome-shaped edifce applied to something called the Matinée Fashion Foundation which has a certain grit about it, but is appropriate for its current purpose. gave out grants to designers upwards of $25,000 to take their business Te exposed brick walls, cement foors and pre-war windows are quite in a new direction and so I applied there and then I also was invited charming. by Ryerson to apply for full-time tenure because I loved teaching part- time and so I thought, “OK, so you have these three diferent things.” With past esteemed alumni including David Dixon, TFI is an And so it ended up, yes I did apply to TFI and would you know it, I incredible opportunity for creative entrepreneurs across Canada to got all three. take advantage of. I recently met up with Susan Langdon, TFI’s fearless leader and Executive Director. As the ED since 1994, she manages the How did you make your choice? daily operation of TFI and its programs. Here’s what she had to say about the institution known as the gem of Toronto’s fashion industry: I chose TFI. I said to Matinée, “I’m honored but I can’t take the money because I’m going try something else and they kept saying, “Are you For you personally, tell me a bit about your career as a designer prior sure? You can take the money still.” No, I couldn’t do that. You know to TFI and how it prepared you to mentor this new generation of the one thing I’ve always applied is my integrity because it’s such a Canadian designers. very small industry and everybody knows everything. I have now been in the business for over 30 years and that is the one common I went to Ryerson. I took fashion design and graduated there and then thread, pun intended, that I’ve carried through my entire career, worked for a number of companies as I was learning the ropes. [I did] integrity. I think people know me for that. Before I took this job

50 SHE CANADA I asked some of my contemporaries [who had been members]: “What did you think of this place?” And some were positive, some were negative, almost everyone said that there was a challenge with it but I love challenges. It motivates me and I think that’s why I love TFI. So much because every day is a fnancial challenge when you are running a non-proft, you’re always thinking, “How am I going to meet that bottom line, how are we going to save up for that rainy day, how are we going to manage with our government grants being cut back every year, [with] some of them are gone completely now?”

How have you supplemented these cutbacks?

Mainly through corporate sponsorships, but we’ve also looked to social enterprising, created our own proprietary books and items for sale online. For example, we sell a number of diferent guidebooks: How to Start a Fashion Business, How to Prepare a Business Plan for your Fashion Business…etc. Each guidebook is worded specifcally for fashion designers and creative people. We also sell lists on our website so if you are looking for a list of fashion media or sewing contractors or Canadian retail buyers we have a lists on our website, so all that helps to bring money in.

How do you fnd the industry difers in Toronto versus let’s say New York or another bigger city? Monday to Friday 9 to 5. For students we sell the same membership for Tere is so much money outside of Canada, no matter where you go. half price—$65 a year. We in the industry here, everybody wears 10 diferent hats and money is very hard to come by. We are grateful for the wonderful sponsors that It is very reasonable. we have like P&G Beauty and Grooming, Target, Flare, Rogers. But in the States probably these kinds of partnerships would generate a lot Extremely reasonable. We know who our target audience is, because more investment. It is just the nature of the game. Tey have a bigger I was the target audience, a struggling designer. If you have just budget to work with. graduated and you are carrying a lot of student debt, we are very mindful of our pricing too. So there is just an application you fll out How would an aspiring designer from Ryerson or George Brown go and pay your membership fee if you want to be part of the resident about to applying to TFI and what sorts of cost are associated with program, which involves having a studio here full-time, 24/7. We becoming a member? need: a bank reference, we need three industry references, you need to provide us with one year cash fow projection and then there is an We have two diferent kinds of memberships. Te outreach interview process where I see samples and look at the portfolio. membership is open to anyone. It’s $130 a year and it gives you access

SHE CANADA 51 52 SHE CANADA So there is a selection process? Back then we were doing everything on our own but as the interest started to build, corporations started hearing about it and they Yes, because there are only 10 spots. Tere are only 10 studios. We realized we were getting a lot of buzz. Tat helped us increase our have vacancy and show seats but it’s not about just renting to anyone prize to $10,000 cash and a feature in a magazine. Now the winner because the resident program is very prestigious. If I feel someone of New Labels is going to receive $25,000 cash from Suzanne Rogers who is not ready [has] potential, then we will take a chance. If personally, a feature in Flare magazine and the opportunity to work someone isn’t ready because they don’t get it or they don’t understand with Target Canada to create a line that is going to sell in Target stores what an innovative yet commercial product is, then I will send them across Canada in 2014. [Target] is going to create a promotional and away. I will send them away with homework. I’ll say “you’re not ready marketing campaign around that winner. It’s a phenomenal prize, because [x, y, z], If you would like to apply again, this is what I would because [they’ve worked with designers] like Jason Wu and Missoni. like to see from you”

TFI is located in a Toronto heritage building. Tell me a little bit about the space.

We used to be over at Queen and Dovercourt, which is a really great neighborhood but we were in a building that was sold to a condo developer and so we had two months to fnd a new home and through my connections with the City of Toronto, I was told about this place. Te funny thing is I came in for a tour and the CEO walked me around and said, “See all this black on the wall? Don’t worry we will clean it up for you.” “Well what is it anyway?” [I asked]. And she says “Back in 1987,” which coincidently was the year TFI was actually incorporated, “the unions had a grievance with the City of Toronto so they torched the building, [it was] arson, and so they had to rebuild the domes. All of the inside was scorched.” I said, “No, leave it to me like that. It’s history. Tat’s what gives it character. Tat’s what tells a story about the building.” It’s a great feature.

Tell me about some of the mentors at TFI.

We have 22 volunteer mentors who give approximately two to fve hours a month to meet with our members about all diferent types of topics. We have a lawyer, a chartered accountant, people in sales and marketing, public relations, eco-friendly retail, importing and exporting.

TFI’s new labels competition has become the show to watch. How did the idea for such competition come about? What kind of opportunities does it open to the winners?

It started back in 1992 as a platform to showcase up-and-coming designers during Toronto Fashion Week. Back then it was only established designers who showed, so New Labels started of as just a one runway show featuring members of TFI. Ten eventually it became so popular, you couldn’t feature all of the designers on the runway so we had to narrow it down. Tere was a judging process where the prize was being in the show. Tere were 8 or 10 people in the show then we decided the show was too long so we had to narrow that down to about 5 diferent people and then we threw in a small cash incentive of $2,500, which we have been able to increase with the help of corporate sponsors.

SHE CANADA 53 By Priya Kumar

54 SHE CANADA s her surname suggests, Nausheen Shah has Madison. Because she also minored in Spanish, she decided to study conquered the fashion world. She’s currently abroad in Seville, Spain in her fourth year. “I just had a really life a Fashion and Luxury Travel Contributor changing experience and decided that I didn’t want to do medicine. for the New York Post and the Fashion & When I came back I fell into a job working for a law frm in Chicago Accessories Editor for Olivia Palermo’s style-site, for about four years.” It was at this point Shah came to the realization oliviapalermo.com. And if that’s not enough that fashion was her true calling. She had decided to apply to the two on her plate, Shah also runs her eponymous best schools in the States, namely Parsons and FIT. She ultimately site called “A Shah’s Life” (http://ashahslife.com) in addition to went with FIT for their study abroad partnership with renowned styling celebrities, including our November cover girl, the Grammy design school Polimoda in Florence, Italy. nominated, EDM vocalist Nadia Ali. On top of her various projects, Shah has also made herself a household name among prominent “It is so diferent; Italy is very over-the-top fashion-wise. I fell in street style photographers around the world. love with Dolce & Gabbana. Everything was about ripped up jeans and really Italian style like lots of gold and black and Roberto Cavalli I recently caught up with Shah afer the whirlwind of Fall/ prints and really short skirts. Very machismo—that [infuenced] the Winter 2013 fashion weeks, to discuss her career, personal style way I was dressing.” It was in Italy where she fell in love with tailoring and why she feels most at home in Paris. Believe it or not, Shah and draping: “Creating the product by hand was more gratifying than grew up in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. “I was a princess of Pakistani just sketching it out.” and Persian parents. I was born a lover of cheese, brats, and surfng Lake Michigan,” she says of herself in her “About Moi” section on “A Not long afer completing her program at FIT did she land a Shah’s Life.” Growing up in suburban America, she watched her elder position at Catherine Malandrino. “When I worked with Catherine sisters dressing up to go out. Shopping soon became a pervasive part it was really exciting because I loved her designs, and she was more accessible in Wisconsin than Zac Posen was.” Incidentally, Shah also

went on to work for Posen. “Zac Posen was always my dream…it’s incredible to see how their minds work and how they think of what is going to be the next big trend.” It prepared her for her ultimate role as a fashion writer and stylist by ofering insight into how designers put each piece together and expect it to be styled.

Speaking of styling, I insisted on hearing more about her working relationship with Nadia Ali. One of the biggest names in electronic dance music (EDM), Ali has been an ubiquitous part of the scene ever since her single “Rapture” dropped back in 2000. She and Ali met in the DJ scene. When it came time for Ali to fnd a stylist to work with on several projects, she approached Shah because there was a certain level of trust and friendship, not to mention Ali’s love of Shah’s style sensibility. It was certainly a learning experience: “I didn’t know what it was to request and pull clothing and all that, until I started working with Nadia. It was a whole new animal to me.”

Of the styling process, Shah says: “Nadia loves things over-the-top. She loves the glitz and the glam. It’s always about making [her] the of her adolescence. “My mom would take us shopping every single most beautiful, over the top, picturesque goddess…Sometimes you’ll weekend and I’m not joking. I would look at clothes and see how the notice that we’ll make her a little bit more sof and beautiful or we’ll progression of trends would come through and what I would like. make her a little bit harder. We just play in the diferent levels of that.” I think I just always dreamed of the big brands one day, but they All in all, Shah has styled Ali for the videos “Rapture”; “Pressure”; weren’t always accessible to me at all growing up.” and “Feels So Good” by Armin van Buuren, in addition to her Queen of Clubs album cover and promotional material. “I never thought I Incredibly, Shah pursued pre-med at the University of Wisconsin, would be a stylist, ever. So that was a huge growing experience.”

SHE CANADA 55 “Wow, I’m a Writer”

Going from pre-med to fashion to ultimately, journalism seems an almost unnatural transition. Shah explains, that writing came very naturally due to all the worldly experience she had with cuisines, travel and of course fashion. “One of my friends told me to start a blog…documenting all these new things I was doing. For me, I thought it was silly, but I took her advice and did it.” Te blog was so well received that even Olivia Palermo (Te City-alum and Manhattan “it” girl) took notice and reached out to Shah about contributing to her site.

Having been involved with Olivia Palermo not only sent Shah to all the most coveted shows during fashion week, but also paved the way to her writing “proper stories,” as she put it. “Tat led me to becoming her Fashion Editor…and to me meeting the fashion editor at New York Post,” who asked Shah if she would cover all the Europe shows for them. “I would have never in a million years guessed that I would be a writer.”

Carrie Bradshaw is Fiction

Did you ever fnd yourself wondering how Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made ends meet? Of course in the early seasons she had her fnancial woes (having fgured out she spent $40,000 on shoes over the years, she ultimately borrows Charlotte’s Tifany’s engagement ring to put a down payment on her apartment), but how was she even able to pay bills with just one weekly column? Carrie Bradshaw is a fantasy. And while there is no real life equivalent, Shah comes pretty darn close. Te main discrepancy between the two Manahattan-based writers, besides fact and fction, is the sheer number of projects Shah is involved with. “It is defnitely a juggle, that’s probably the proper word,” Shah confesses. Her extensive travels for fashion have also led to the Post’s travel editor approaching Shah for the Travel Section because she’s so regularly on the road. “I don’t know how I juggle it to be honest. Fashion weeks are very, very, very, strenuous because I try to mix in the travel with the fashion and I have three people that I need to report back to.”

Paris, Je t’aime

So where does a citizen of the world consider herself most at home? She says simply and succinctly, “Paris.” I press, why? “I love Paris. It’s a fantasy world and I live my life as a fantasy and I don’t take my life very seriously. I just kind of think what I want to do and fnd a way to do it. I don’t think about the repercussions…I live my life like a dream…and Paris feels like that dream setting to me. It’s just everything seems so perfectly done, from the little cafes to the beautiful museums to the manicured gardens and the language itself. French is just so beautiful and poetic to me. Just the way the words roll of the tongue—to me it is just a beautiful sound. You know Paris for me is my hometown.” She even ends her correspondences with “Bisous NYS.”

Shah lives for a living. While there is much debate about print being dead, she has carved a permanent niche for herself that combines good taste, striking photography and the ability to put her experiences into words so arresting, readers cannot help but continue to come back for more.

56 SHE CANADA Check out more of Nausheen Shah’s work at http://ashahslife.com/. You can also follow her on Twitter @nausheenshah or on Instagram under @nausheenshah

SHE CANADA 57 JOURNALIST

Liz Guber sits down with Hafsa Lodi: writer, designer and all-around fashion“it” girl.

58 SHE CANADA I frst became acquainted with Hafsa Lodi when she took the a daily dose of personal style, travel diaries and trend reports. It’s also initiative to reach out to us here at SHE to collaborate. Everyone at the best place to view Lodi’s own creations. the ofce instantly became a fan of her blog “Journalist in a Jumpsuit” and her impressive editorial portfolio, which includes features in Lodi’s personal style, featured frequently on her blog through outft UAE-based Velvet Magazine as well as cover stories for the Ryerson posts (better known as #ootd in hashtag speak), can be described Journalism Review and Gulf News. Afer launching her own fashion as worldly, regal, if not a bit eclectic. She accessorizes sparingly, but line while fnishing up a Journalism degree from Ryerson University, always thoughtfully, and her self-designed pieces are frequent outft there’s no denying that when it comes to this young ingénue, girl’s got focal points. Having travelled all over the world and resided in both the goods. Toronto and Dubai, I was eager to hear her take on the diferences in the international fashion scenes. “Tese days, with street style that For Lodi, creativity and fashion were ingrained early on: “My is both trendy and quirky being so in vogue, I think internationally, grandmother used to sew my sister and me matching nighties, my fashion has become much more experimental and fun. In Toronto mother always encouraged arts and crafs, my aunt is a painter and there’s probably more variety, while I’ve noticed here in Dubai, my younger sister is a mixed media artist, so creativity has always women tend to stick to the same trends, without adding their own been all around me. I started taking sewing lessons at 9 years old,” touches.” she says.

Lodi hit her stride professionally when she approached the Editor of Velvet Magazine, who happened to be looking for a Dubai-based writer at the time. Lodi’s previous freelance and internship experience paid of and she became a part of an international team of fashion reporters based in fashion capitals like Paris and New York. Lodi’s work from home set-up is certainly enviable to most. “Our meetings took place over Skype,” she tells me. As a contributor at Velvet, Lodi was privy to the crème de la crème of fashion: “I also got to meet and interview celebrity designers like Roberto Cavalli and Giuseppe Zanotti when they came to Dubai.”

One can hardly participate in a fashion discussion these days without mentioning social media. Bloggers have become the new tastemakers and Lodi’s blog “Journalist in a Jumpsuit” is a part of this shif towards accessible, digital fashion reporting. Lodi started the blog as a school assignment and it ultimately became a long- standing passion “While creating the blog, I thought I may carry it on afer the class ended, so I wanted to name it something that refected my passions for journalism and fashion both! I also am a huge fan of jumpsuits, and thought it would be fun to feature diferent jumpsuit styles on the blog.” Visitors to “Journalist in a Jumpsuit” receive

SHE CANADA 59 When she’s not working on her blog or projects for your life. Too many women these days obsess over Velvet, Lodi focuses on the design of her clothing line. fashion to the point where it consumes them, and they Her latest collection, titled “Bedouin Ballerina” features don’t care about anything else. Be aware of current one-of-a-kind textile design by Lodi herself. “I created world issues, and don’t blow all of your money on a cotton print with Arabic text, sentences that translate expensive bags, shoes and clothes. Stay grounded, and to things like ‘I write in fountain pens,’ ‘I dare to wear stay real.” As Hafsa Lodi continues to follow her own lavender lipstick,’ ‘I eat cupcakes for breakfast’ and ‘I’m advice, there’s no doubt she’ll carve out a real presence incomplete without silver, gold or glitter’.” Te custom for herself in the world of fashion and journalism, no textile was juxtaposed against pastel blues and yellows doubt whilst in a jumpsuit. as well as an Aztec print to create statement pieces that are versatile enough for either day or nighttime wear. “My aim is to create stylish, one-of-a-kind items for young women who dress to stand out in a crowd, are bored with the monotony of the current high street market and like to mix Eastern and Western fashion aesthetics,” Lodi adds.

Over the course of our interview, one thing is evident: Lodi is truly motivated to achieve great things. She hasn’t let the glitz and glamour of the fashion industry go to her head. To all the hopefuls with big dreams of making it in the fashion industry, Lodi ofers up some wise words, “If you want to get noticed, fnd a gap in the market and fll it with something you think will appeal to a large group of people, and don’t be afraid to go over the top! But also—don’t make fashion

60 SHE CANADA SHE CANADA 61 Ever since my two best friends became mothers, all they seem to talk about day in, day out are their kids. And as much as I adore SHE: You aren’t obliged to do anything you don’t want the kids, I just miss having a normal, casual conversation with my to. However, how special of a friend has he become? If he is that close, best friends. I want to laugh and gossip and talk about things that then your partner needs to understand his value, and whilst the both now seem trivial to my friends. I don’t know how to bring it to of them being friends might be hard, you may be able to maintain a their attention without afecting our friendships. friendship if you restrict your encounters to lunch. Tis may erase any doubts. Te key is to be completely honest about your friendship with him, and he’ll appreciate you for that.

HE: Have kids! No, I’m just kidding. Try steering the Te other day, during lunch hour, my boss wanted to order in some conversation in a diferent direction—perhaps bring up old food and asked all the other employees if they wanted anything, memories, adventures, etc. At the same time you must realize that except me. I felt bad, but thought it may have been an oversight. this isn’t a phase, your friends will want to talk about their kids now A week later she did the same thing again. I’m beginning to feel and everyday for the rest of their lives. You can hope that as time unworthy and it’s taking a toll on my self-esteem. Must I approach goes by, motherhood will stop seeming so novel to them, and the her about this? conversation will once again begin to resemble its old form.

HE: Tis is not something that should afect your self- SHE: Why don’t you suggest getting away from everything esteem. Is there another reason that is leading you to feel unworthy; and going for a spa day or a girls’ night out. Tey may be less inclined do you feel like you can work harder? Or, I’m going there, do you talk to talk about kids on such an occasion. It’s a tough spot, as you don’t about your weight and exercising a lot? She may just be trying to be want them to take ofence or feel like they can never speak about that. polite and not get in the way of your health regime. It’s a professional environment at the end of the day, so approaching your boss about I still keep in touch with an ex, which makes my fancé this may not be the right move. Let this one slide. uncomfortable. I love my fancé, and we are both excited about our upcoming wedding but over the years my ex has become a really close friend that I value. Does this mean I have to cut him out of my life entirely? SHE: You need to focus on your work, and as long as you’re doing everything right, do not let anybody or anything afect your self-esteem. It may or may not have been on purpose. Te perfect job in the worst working environment can make a sane man HE: A close male friend always threatens a guy, and should crazy. Observe her behaviour over the next month, and if things don’t that friend be your ex, it only makes matters worse. Let’s reverse seem to improve, you can arrange a meeting and ask her if everything situations, if your fancé were still friendly with his ex, would that is all right or if something about you bothers her. However, speaking bother you? If yes, then you already know what you have to do. about lunch and food to your boss may seem petty. Sometimes you just need to ask yourself what’s more important.

62 SHE CANADA glee

Liz Guber catches up with Iqbal Theba, one of the frst South Asian actors on American network television.

SHE CANADA 63 Some might know Iqbal Teba as Glee’s Principal Figgins, a Teba proudly maintains his deep roots to his homeland. In fact, poker-faced headmaster who has delivered some of the show’s he was in Pakistan recently for a slew of family weddings: “Four of most memorable zingers. Others may recognise him from his my nieces and one nephew were getting married. It was a fun, hectic, many television appearances on shows such as Friends, Nip/Tuck, and an amazing trip.” He is also a big fan of Canada and is planning Community and Weeds—and that’s just to name a few. Tere’s no a summer trip up north—“I love visiting Canada. I was in Toronto denying that Teba’s brilliant comedic abilities shattered Hollywood last year with my friends Matthew Morrison and Dot Marie Jones to stereotypes and added some much needed diversity to network represent Glee at the Canadian Upfronts. I had such a great time!” television. Te Canadian Upfronts is a splashy press event held every year by the big Canadian television networks to reveal which shows, both new Karachi-born Teba stumbled into acting from humble and returning, have been purchased by the networks. Te Upfronts beginnings. “I went to the University of Oklahoma and got myself a ofer a chance for fans to meet the stars of their favourite shows as BS in Construction Science Management, had a job in my senior year well as to catch a glimpse of the upcoming television season, while at a construction company—hated it and didn’t know what to do with ofering advertisers a chance to bid for prime commercial slots. my life. A friend invited me to see a play and it got me thinking about acting. I went back to college and afer a couple of months of studying Currently Teba is reprising his role on the fourth season of Glee, acting I fell in love with [it] and decided major in it.” Tree years and has recently made an appearance in the Gerard Butler romantic later, Teba moved to New York to further hone in on the skill. In comedy Playing For Keeps, in which he truly steals the show playing 1991, he moved to Los Angeles with a mere $37 dollars to his name. a landlord with a sense of humour. As flm and television continue He recounts holding down jobs ranging from waiter to dishwasher to to embrace actors of every ethnicity, there’s no doubt that Iqbal cook, or as Teba calls it, “typical struggling actor stuf.” Afer landing Teba will also continue to surprise and delight audiences with the parts in national commercials and made for TV movies, Teba memorable characters he brings to life on-screen. started appearing in guest roles on popular sitcoms and primetime dramas.

Te life-changing role of Principle Figgins on Glee came to Teba by complete serendipity. Te role originally called for a Caucasian actor, but afer some difculty casting the role, his Nip/Tuck producers suggested Teba for the part. For the past four seasons, Teba has been part of an award-winning ensemble cast on the show about a high school glee club. Te show, which chronicles the trials and triumphs of a group of misfts in a high school in Ohio, ofen through song and dance, has covered the music of such legendary artists as Journey and Britney Spears. Unprecedented success has launched the cast into superstardom, with Lea Michele, who plays uptight diva Rachel Berry, becoming one of Hollywood’s top actresses. Fans of the show, dubbed the moniker “Gleeks,” are fercely loyal. Te success of the television show has spurred a spin-of called Te Glee Project, serving as a reality TV-style audition for Glee, with the winner receiving a 7 episode contract. Teba has appeared on Te Glee Project as a judge. When asked if he anticipated the runaway success of Glee, Teba answered “I did know it was a great script and I had high hopes for the show. But I had no idea it [would] become an international phenomenon with a passionate following.” Teba describes working on the show as the “best experience I’ve had so far” adding, “It has changed my life in many ways. My wife likes me a little more, now.”

Flipping through any back issue of SHE, one will come across features on South Asian actors who are dominating entertainment, and this is no coincidence. Mindy Kaling, Noureen DeWulf and Aziz Ansari are some of the famous names becoming pop culture icons and refecting a more diverse world through hilarious, touching and poignant performances. “I LOVE the fact that South Asians are everywhere now. When I started out in the early ‘90s it was almost impossible to fnd a good role as a South Asian Actor. I was told by many agents that there was nothing for someone ‘like me’,” says Teba. Not surprisingly pleased to see so many fellow South Asians on screen, he adds, “But I never gave up and kept faith. Twenty years later things have changed a great deal....for the better. TV is much more open-minded.”

64 SHE CANADA SHE CANADA 65 Camo is the new black! Te utilitarian print is surprisingly versatile this season as seen in the runways of Mark McNairy and Dries Van Noten. Pair the busy pattern with bright blues and oranges for outfts that won’t blend in. Finish the look with a classic sandal or a 2 trendy woven slip-on.

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SHE CANADA 67 By Priya Kumar

“I’m a preacher of right now, of living in the moment. I don’t even wear a watch. I’ve seen too many people sufer because they are living in the past or worrying about the future. Te best time is right now,” Hamid Kouchak told Toronto Life when his art gallery and fusion restaurant House of Moments opened in Leslieville last year. Kouchak, a businessman of Persian decent, is an entrepreneur. He bought the space, formerly a hair design studio, back in 2011 and had many ideas for it. Ultimately, he settled on turning it into an art gallery that also served up unique fusion creations for the gourmand set in Toronto’s most up-and-coming neighbourhood. Forming an alliance with restauranteur Henry Kim and executive chef Daniel Park, House of Moments constructed a whole new cuisine: Eastern Fusion. Instead of fusing a European sensibility with oriental spices, House of Moments combines the Middle East with the Far East—the menu is Persian-Indian-Japanese. Items that caught my eye included Mumbai Magic (salmon, tuna and avocado on top of Mumbai yogurt sauce and a lentil chip topped with unagi sauce, $15) and the Lobster Butteryaki (steamed and pan-fried lobster served with roasted cherry tomatoes and basmati rice served with mango sauce, $39). And what of the gallery? Kouchak’s journey to opening this enterprising eatery heavily involved the arts. Afer working at the helm of his own telecommunications frm, he decided to sell and see the world. His travels took him to all corners of the globe: “I took four years of and just travelled. I started in Central and South America, then made my way to Asia and India.” During his expedition, he acquired quite a bit of Eastern art including several vintage Buddha statues. Not unlike the world-renowned Buddha Bar, House of Moments’ centrepiece is a carved wooden Buddha that hangs above the bar. Ideal for corporate events and weddings, the space can quickly make room for whatever occasion you may have in mind. Its Jaipuri antique room dividers both create a sense of coziness while maintaining For reservations, call House of Moments at 416.901.6003. the ambiance of the space. We’re thrilled to fnd a 386 Carlaw Avenue, Toronto, ON, M4M 2T4. venue that’s a refreshing alternative to suburban banquet halls and sterile hotel conference rooms.

68 SHE CANADA SHE CANADA 69 70 SHE CANADA SHE CANADA 71 INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL OF MARRAKESH: THE BOLLYWOOD TREATMENT By Ingrid Kwong

72 SHE CANADA As Bollywood celebrated its centennial in 2012, the International was a lot of fun actually. Being at the Marrakesh Film Festival just Film Festival of Marrakesh held in Marrakesh, Morocco last made me feel how lucky I was to be on that podium with so many December, paid tribute to Hindi cinema. Te 12th installment of the big stars of our country. It was actually very shocking for us to know Marrakesh Film Festival welcomed the largest Indian delegation ever how famous Bollywood is internationally.” Bollywood actress and assembled at an international festival. A large number of Hindi flms singer, Priyanka Chopra, made an appearance at the Film Festival were screened throughout the week of November 30th to December closing ceremony wearing a black sari with a gold sequined border, 8th, 2012 at an open-air venue at the gigantic Jemaa El Fna Square. as well as a blouse with lace detailing from Ritu Kumar’s Panchvastra Te Indian flm industry has certainly lef its mark on the world with collection. Chopra’s vibrant magenta lips were the perfect pop of great acting, exhilarating soundtracks and well-choreographed dance colour, completing her fabulous ensemble. routines. Some longtime Bollywood fans were lucky enough to see Indian cinema’s biggest stars and flmmakers presenting their flms to Perhaps the most unexpected guest of the night was none other Moroccan audiences. Te festival screened some movies from 2012 than famed French shoe designer Christian Louboutin. Te design as well as those from years past. Titles of the Hindi flms screened virtuoso attended the tribute to Hindi Cinema at the Film Festival on included Don, Don 2, Jodhaa Akbar and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. November 30th, as well as the Dior dinner hosted at Hotel Selman Some of the greatest Bollywood stars of all time graced the red carpet with Marrakesh Film Festival Director Melita Toscan du Plantier on including Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan December 2nd. Louboutin has been a big fan of Bollywood since he and the gorgeous Aishwarya Rai. It was defnitely a flm festival to was a child and it’s a passion he has yet to grow out of. As a school remember and a very proud moment for the Bollywood flm industry. boy, Louboutin was so mesmerized by the performances of veteran actors such as Hema Malini and Dilip Kumar that he would talk about them non-stop in class. So much so, that his friends avoided him and called him an alien behind his back. Some of his favourite Bollywood movies include Devi, My Name Is Khan, Devdas, and Mother India. Te shoe designer added that he loves magical movies that combine great acting with amazing soundtracks that get stuck in his head for weeks—sounds like a Bollywood flm to a tee.

Two outstanding red carpet stunners were Priyanka Chopra and Alia Bhatt. Te latest Bollywood “it” girl and daughter of flmmaker Mahesh Bhatti, Alia Bhatt wore a peach-coloured lehenga by Manish Malhotra. When asked about her fashion sense, she modestly commented she was not fashion conscious until she met Karen Johar, the director of Student Of Te Year. Speaking of her visit to the Marrakesh International Film Festival, the ecstatic Bhatt said, “It

SHE CANADA 73 he economic situation in the Palestinian West Bank is A sack of rice will enable family providers to adequately feed their becoming desperate. Due to the political situation in families for a month or more. Assuming an average family size of the region, economic activities are at an all-time low seven, which is a conservative estimate in Palestine, 2,450 people will and unemployment is on the rise. Even people who beneft from this project, at least two thirds of them children. A mere are employed sufer as their employers, notably the four Euro are sufcient to improve a person’s nutrition for a whole Palestinian National Authority, are unable to pay their month. salaries. It is estimated that presently 65 percent of the population in Tthe West Bank lives in poverty. Tis means hidden starvation, espe- Dear LFT donors: When you sit down for your daily meals, think cially for families who already were poor before the current economic of those who look at an empty table and have to go to bed hungry. By recession and do not have reserves to fall back on. Families headed giving a small part of what you spend on food every month, you can by a woman and without a male breadwinner, the sick and the elderly signifcantly improve their lives. are hit hardest. Most Palestinian families are large. In some regions, the average family comprises no less than nine members, most of them children of school age, who all rely on a sole breadwinner. To Donate or Get Involved Contact: Humanitarian Relief Society (HRS), a Palestinian humanitarian organization active in the West Bank, especially in Arroub refugee September Lodge, Village Way, camp, therefore proposes to distribute a 20-kg sack of rice to 350 ex- Little Chalfont tremely poor families. Rice is the main staple of the Palestinian diet Buckinghamshire and is eaten for lunch and frequently dinner. Most families cannot HP7 9PU aford to purchase a sack of rice and resort to buying small quantities on a daily basis. Little money remains to purchase other ingredients [email protected] of a nutritious meal, for example vegetables, cooking oil and meat Tel: +44 (0) 1494 762 063 or chicken. Eating only or mainly carbohydrates leads to malnutri- Fax: +44 (0) 1494 762 286 tion in the long run, especially among children, who need all kinds Mob: +44 (0) 7798 761 020 / +44 (0) 7798 769 030 of nutrients to grow and develop healthily. A family who has a sack of rice will be able to spend its daily cash supply on other food items and will thus eat sufciently and have a more balanced diet.

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SHE CANADA 75 By Eloise Alba

On March 29, 2013, Guest Contributor and Princeton alumna Susan valid point—women (people, actually) deserve a partner, who can A. Patton submitted a letter to the editor, which she branded as a reciprocate comparable attributes, intellectually (or otherwise). letter to her daughters. “If I had daughters, this is what I would be But why Susan Patton so boldly professed a young woman’s need telling them.” Te article published in Te Daily Princetonian received to snag a husband in college (Princeton at that) is uncertain. a multitude of responses and began a social media storm surrounding Perhaps Patton is a traditionalist—a worried mother committed Patton’s alleged anti-feminist agenda. to providing counsel to her would-be daughters. Perhaps Patton’s intention was to preserve the elite Princetonian bloodline by In the open letter, Patton talks about what we, as women need to promoting intermarriage—a sociological pattern referred to know that no one is telling us: “Find a husband on campus before as “assortative mating” or “marriage homogamy.” Or perhaps you graduate.” Her argument for such an untimely life decision stems Patton had simply missed the mark on delivering her advice in from her reasoning that smart women can’t (shouldn’t) marry men a constructive manner, as I would’ve liked to believe. But in her who aren’t at least their intellectual equal. “As Princeton women, we official response to Huffington Post, she firmly asserts: “Some have almost priced ourselves out of the market. Simply put, there is people have asked me to clarify whether I intended [the published a very limited population of men who are as smart or smarter than article] to be read as satire. My letter was serious. I sincerely we are. And I say again—you will never again be surrounded by this feel that too much focus has been placed on encouraging young concentration of men who are worthy of you.” Arguably, she makes a women only to achieve professionally.”

76 SHE CANADA Last March, we celebrated International Women’s Day. We at SHE Manila to complete my Bachelor’s Degree in International Business and even dedicated a blog post to commemorate the event and celebrate Marketing. women—from our commendable inception, our achievements, and our journey from unjust beginnings to today’s gender and status Afer graduation, it was expected that I continue the family legacy— equality. If Patton proclaims that the cornerstone of our future and set foot into the corporate world, which was code for: work for the happiness will be inextricably linked to the man we marry, then are family business, get married in the church down the street with 200 we to revert back to the age when we were made to believe that our guests in attendance (some of whom I would have yet to meet), and lives were inherently defned by our men? Are we, future movers and have children—two or three, preferably. Te closet Bohemian in me, on shakers, expected to watch the ship of careers and professional success the other hand, had other plans. sail by? My inner urge to feed my soul resulted in a 13 hour plane ride to “Tere aren’t a lot of well-educated women who would be Madrid, Spain. Being half Spanish, I had always longed to acquaint courageous enough to completely sell out the feminist movement myself with my roots. So, I did. I ate paellas, drank sangria, danced responsible for securing women’s equal social, political and economic the Flamenco and brushed-up on my Spanish. In short, I enriched rights (to the degree that we have them) in favor of the 1950s mentality myself with the vibrant culture. It was in Spain, during that period in that a woman’s worth is determined by her marital status,” explained my life, alone, and so far-fung from the norm I had come to know, Donna Brazile, CNN Correspondent in an article addressing the issue. where I developed my love for the arts, for fashion, for cuisine. It was there I bought my frst journal, where I wrote my frst piece, where I To encourage a woman to seek a mate worthy of the intelligence discovered my passion and my purpose. It was there, I found myself. she possesses is one thing, but to rigidly express the existence of a biological clock for self-discovery (fnding a husband) is quite unfair. Afer my signifcant chapter in Spain, I returned home once more, How does one take a sip from wisdom’s goblet if they’re barely of the where I coveted a much sought-afer position at a top magazine. Life age to vote? And secondly, who makes Patton all knowing when it was where it was supposed to be. Or so I thought. A few years later, my comes to what women need in a man? Intelligence is important, no husband (boyfriend at the time) proposed marriage and informed me doubt, but intelligence is but one facet. of our move to Canada. I had fnally found my place, so was I ready to move again? It didn’t feel right—not yet, not now. I had so much You see, as women we have personal requisites—qualities that we to do, still. My fancé then ofered me a deal. (Sounds serious, doesn’t look for in a husband. I think it’s safe to say the odds of an absolute it?) It was simple: “Come when you are ready.” A year and a half later, I commonality in these traits are non-existent. Furthermore, knowing was ready. I lef my job, got married in a small resort town of Malaga, what we want and getting what we want is one thing. And knowing Spain with a handful of attendees, packed my bags, and then moved to what we want as opposed to what we think we want or what we actually Toronto. It was a decision that had to be made out of sheer certainty if need is a diferent debate altogether. regret was to be avoided. Tat is my story.

In a continuous efort to defend her piece, Susan Patton referenced You see, life changes; people change. Who we are in college does “Te Ivy League Hustle,” a book by author Nikki Mugler about men not defne who we will be years down the road. We’re not expected being intimidated by educated women. It was an attempt to recruit an to fathom the inner workings of ourself halfway through our lives. If approving opinion, quite honestly. Either way, Ms. Patton mentions that were the case, then there would be no need to forge ahead. Had Mugler’s name once more in an interview with Megyn Kelly on Fox I succumbed to the expected, would (my) life be where it is today? News to which the author responded: “If I had married a Princeton I needed to undergo—to laugh, to cry, to succeed, to fail, to fnd, to man as an undergrad, by now I would have divorced one. Sure, it is a lose—to be sure. decent group of “soaring intellects,” but getting married before you’re ready just because there’s a nice selection is like overstufng yourself To choose a partner is a matter of monumental proportions not at the bufet just because the food is there: nausea-inducing and will driven by a set of essential rules. Because if a formula for life and life probably lead to unwanted weight gain. Kudos to anyone at Princeton partners existed, what would you say to the millions of women out who was ready for marriage and found their mate: it’s probably fun to there who believe in living and destiny? Fate, as some would say, is get each other’s college references, and yes, you’re more likely to match the mysterious force believed to control our future. Te idea that one intelligence-wise, but that’s really not reason enough for me to make a could, one day, enigmatically spill her Double Shot Espresso, no milk, premature life decision.” two sugars on the navy blue pinstriped blazer of a stranger, only to marry him 9 years later. Everyone has a story—a version of happily ever afer that does not necessarily entail a setting like Princeton, an Ivy League university, or In her letter to her “daughters,” Susan Patton ofers a piece of advice: any university for that matter. I met my husband when I was 18—fresh “At your core, you know that there are other things that you need that out of high school and into my frst year of college in Australia. He, on nobody is addressing. A lifelong friend is one of them. Finding the the other hand, was a student in his senior year at a university in the right man to marry is another...Of course, once you graduate, you Philippines. We were in diferent worlds—literally and fguratively. I will meet men who are your intellectual equal—just not that many of was beginning the notorious life of a college student and he was just them.” ending it. We kept a long distance relationship for 2 years, which, mind you, was not an easy undertaking, before I moved back home to Tat’s okay Susan; all we need is one.

SHE CANADA 77 By Liz Guber & Eloise Alba

With claims of weight loss, increased energy and better overall Warning: Scientists and dieticians have largely dismissed the detox health, various permutations of cleanses have surged in popularity benefts of juicing as a marketing gimmick. Side efects from juicing in recent years. Although most claim to detoxify the body and rid it include a slowed metabolism, nutrient defciency and muscle loss. of various toxins, many start a cleanse expecting miraculous weight Diabetics should be particularly careful when it comes to juicing loss results. Because they require little to no preparation or culinary and juices containing grapefruit can be harmful in combination with skill, cleanses are easy to partake in and ofer an immediate sense certain prescriptions. of accomplishment and discipline. Read on for a breakdown of four popular cleanses and decide for yourself if cleansing is simply a THE HOLLYWOOD 48-HOUR glorifed eating disorder. MIRACLE DIET

THE MASTER CLEANSE What is it?

What is it? Got a big date this weekend? Te product’s instant results are defnitely unparalleled. Signifcant weight-loss (up to 10 lbs.) in Tis is the cleanse that started it all; this detox dates back to the just two days! Te Hollywood 48-hour Miracle Diet is a specially 1940s. Te Master Cleanse substitutes all foods for a beverage made formulated blend of natural juices and botanical extracts that charges from lemon, maple syrup and cayenne pepper. your body with essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and natural oils while igniting your body’s natural fat-burning fame. Te miracle Why do it? broth’s 32 oz. bottle is diluted with another 32 oz. of water for a total of 64 oz. to be consumed over a 48-hour time frame. Te 400-calorie Proponents of the cleanse claim that it has the power to remove bottle is dispersed into four servings (per day). In addition to toxins from the body caused by poor nutrition, alcohol and the recommended dosage are eight glasses of water as well as an environmental pollution. Te Master Cleanse signifcantly reduces abstinence from food, alcohol, cafeine, and tobacco. caloric intake and does result in weight loss, however temporary. If you’re looking for a quick and easy solution, are willing to sacrifce Warning: Common side efects from the Master Cleanse include your body’s daily recommended intake of nourishment, and aren’t fatigue, dizziness and nausea. Te cleanse can leave a person feeling bothered by somewhat unfeasible claims (sorry, it’s true), then drink deprived of food, which can and does result in binge eating. A serious up. side efect of the cleanse is loss of muscle mass as the body tries to compensate for loss of energy. Tere is no scientifc backing to any Why do it? of the Master Cleanse’s claims and any weight loss resulting from the cleanse is likely to be temporary. No pills, no catch, no strenuous exercises and no long book to read to achieve results. If you’re like one of the many success stories (as THE JUICE CLEANSE reported by the Hollywood Miracle Diet website) that testify to the proven results of this miracle worker, then you’re lucky. It’s simple, it’s What is it? fast and apparently, it tastes good too.

Also known as juice fasting, fresh juices from fruits and vegetables Warning: Magic juices come with a hefy price tag. A 32 oz. Miracle are the sole source of nutrition for the duration of the cleanse, which Diet bottle will set you back about $20. Furthermore, many health varies from 48 hours to two weeks and beyond. concerns such as an increased risk for gallstones are associated with VLCD (Very Low Calorie Diets) by causing a shif in balance of bile Why do it? salts and cholesterol in the gall bladder. And while you may think you’ve hit the diet jackpot, Te Hollywood Diet says to maintain Te primary reasons people opt for juice cleanses are to rid their weight-loss: eat fruits and vegetables, cut down on meats, sugars, body of toxins and lose weight. Others consider juice cleanses to cure oils, four, dairy, and fatty food. Exercise 30 minutes a day, fve days a chronic pain, cancer, depression, arthritis, severe infections that resist week. Oh, and don’t eat afer 6 PM. antibiotics, autoimmune diseases and many other incurable diseases.

78 SHE CANADA THE AYURVEDIC CLEANSE diet, is key. Because of its partial-fasting nature, the Ayurvedic Cleanse is a healthier, more balanced alternative to intense liquid- What is it? only regimes. You receive the benefts of a restricted diet without the low energy, low nourishment repercussions. Te ultimate goal of the Ayurvedic cleansing is an Indian detox technique that entails a Cleanse is prolonged mind-body-soul living. complete mind-body-soul immersion. Te program is characterized by three steps: preparation, cleansing, and post-cleansing. Te Purva Warning: Apart from a lengthy commitment, a supplementary Karma is the preparation phase and includes a change in lifestyle meditative process is recommended—a moment of silence each day, and eating habits—no sugar, no wheat, no dairy, no meat. Cafeine a weekend away from civilization or a fast from the media. So, if is also eliminated from the diet and an increased intake of vegetables you’re a couch potato, internet-obsessed city dweller, you may want to as well as daily exercise is vital. Te actual cleansing period is called rethink the Cleanse altogether. the Pancha Karma and involves a combination of herbal drinks and laxatives. Te fnal rejuvenation stage allows for the transition into If you’ve decided to go ahead with one of these cleanses, take a few your normal routine. days to mentally prepare. Psych yourself up and get excited—doing this may help you stick with the cleanse for its entire duration. Make Why do it? sure that friends and family members are supportive of your decision and listen to their input. Remember that cleanses can be dangerous, Te Cleanse addresses more than just the physical being. Sustaining fnd out the real reason you want to start a cleanse, and don’t lie to a harmonized way of life, as opposed to a trendy celebrity-promoted yourself! Whatever your reason, do some in-depth research and educate yourself on the risks and rewards.

SHE CANADA 79 80 SHE CANADA High-end fashion has fallen short—baby short, that is. From Burberry to Baby Dior, take a stylish stroll with your bundle of joy in these adorable designer duds.

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1 RALPH LAUREN Trench Coat $115 8 2 BABY DIOR Lace Porte Bonheur Socks $64

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4 JUICY COUTURE Pretty Ruffes Bikini $58

5 BABY DIOR Cotton Piquet Polo Shirt $110

6 RALPH LAUREN Big Pony Polo Dress $39.50

7 BURBERRY Check Body Suit $72.50

8 JUICY COUTURE Suede Boots $58 SHE CANADA 81 By Munira Qureshi

Te summer season is upon us, which means sun soaked weekends, patio get-togethers and epic BBQs are around every corner. All that 6. Almost everyone forgets about applying sunscreen to their lips, outdoor time creates lasting memories but can also have negative which usually is the most susceptible part of the body to burn. By repercussions on our skin if we don’t protect it from the UVA and replacing your regular chap stick with a safe lip balm, you can enjoy UVB rays that Mr. Sunlight gives of. your time outside without having to worry about your lips peeling or any discoloration. During the summer, when the UV index is at its strongest, it’s important to wear sunscreen of at least 30 SPF to help minimize 7. If you have sensitive skin and/or are acne prone, make sure to deep rooted skin damage. An essential dose of Vitamin D and ample choose a lightweight sunscreen with at least 5% zinc-oxide as these protection from the sun’s rays will beneft your skin long-term. sunscreens are usually chemical free. Tey don’t clog up your pores Now I’m not saying that you should bid the sun and a nice summer either and ofer excellent UV protection without leaving your skin tan goodbye, you just need to be smart about it. Luckily, SHE has feeling greasy or heavy. complied a few tips to ensure that you still get your summery glow, minus the consequences. 8. Enjoy yourself outdoors this summer! Just make sure you’re always “skin smart” about it! 1. When deciding on a sunscreen, make sure to choose one with both UVA and UVB protection in order to shield your skin from shortwave rays that age and longwave rays that burn your skin. Tese sunscreens are usually categorized as Broad Spectrum. So make sure to read the product label and make the well-informed choice.

2. Apply sunscreen 20 to 30 minutes prior to sun exposure to ensure that the ingredients in the sunscreen have been well absorbed and are less likely to wash of when perspiring.

3. Cover all areas of your skin that will be exposed to the sun. Tis includes your face, arms, hands, legs, feet and even the back of your ears. Tis also means your décolletage area (neck and collarbone) ladies, depending on your outft of the day. Sunscreen should be reapplied throughout the day if exposure is direct or lasts for more than an hour. But if reapplying is impractical for you, a useful trick is to dust yourself with a good mineral powder formulated with SPF (CLINIQUE Super-balanced Powder Makeup SPF 15 Mineral-Rich Formula). On a side note, studies have shown that the sun’s rays are strongest between 11AM to 5PM so if you’re one to be extra careful, try to avoid these times altogether.

4. Wear a hat! Te wide rimmed accessories are not like they used to be. Nowadays, hats come in a variety of shapes, colors and styles so you can be sure they are both fashionable and functional. Tey make chic additions to any summer outft and more importantly, they shade your face from the sun.

5. Wearing sunscreen built into your makeup is not always enough. For best results, apply a topical moisturizer underneath your SPF foundation or cover up for sun protection at surface and skin cell levels. 82 SHE CANADA SHE CANADA 83 By Robin Esrock

84 SHE CANADA Boat trackers pull us forward, the strain visible from their brows to hazy early hours, through fve massive gates that dropped us meters their grass sandals. For millennia, men like these have helped boats at a time. Controlling the Yangtze has been a national goal since navigate the narrow channels that splinter of the giant Yangtze River, the early 1900s, as a means to manage fooding, harness power, and using rough ropes to heave wooden vessels up the shallow waters. facilitate transport along the river. Since its ground breaking in 1994, Today, they perform this arduous task for tourists. As I look around it has been both a source of national pride, and global controversy. the surrounding valley, it resembles a construction site, or more Environmentalists rue the consequences, archaeologists can only accurately, a deconstruction site. Piles of bricks sit alongside old guess the wealth of history that has been submerged, and locals buildings and huts that have been stripped of anything of value. Te argue the impact of displacing millions of people. In the end, a giant Yangtze, the third biggest river in the world, has been dammed commercially exploding country dependent on coal and holding one downriver in what the Chinese government has called the single out of every six people on the planet desperately needs a source of greatest engineering feat of all time. sustainable energy.

Te river waters have risen 175m above sea level, displacing an Attractions have been built above the water line to provide more estimated two million people above the water line into futuristic- incentive to tourists—foreign and domestic—to visit the region. sounding New Immigrant Cities. Te Tree Gorges Dam is a Te Tree Gorges Village was a gorgeous vision of life in the past. hydroelectric project so vast in scale that it generates the equivalent Walking along the emerald green tributary, visitors see beautiful girls energy of 18 nuclear power plants. While you can’t actually see the singing on old wooden boats, young boys playing the fute, nobility Great Wall of China from space, you will be able to see the impact and peasants in their daily life. Tere were musical performances this massive project has on Asia’s biggest river. With the opportunity and even a traditional wedding, in which I somehow ended up as to board one of the dozens of luxury riverboats that foat down the the groom. Te mother, a male actor, gave me away to a beautiful Yangtze, I am ready to experience frsthand the breakneck change bride, toasted us with frewater (rice wine) and before I knew it I transforming the region, and the entire country. was throwing sweets into the crowd. Beautiful pagodas, temples and music—there exists a China that tourists want to see, and the China With its neon-covered buildings and upscale fashion malls, you that exists today. On the fnal journey to Chongqing, the world’s may not have heard of Wuhan, but the starting point of my Yangtze largest municipality with a population of 28.8 million, I could still adventure has a population of over 10 million people. It feels a little see the remains of inundated villages. Te dramatic change along the like capitalism run amok—an overwhelming sense of shopping and Yangtze showed me a country embracing the future with such gusto advertising and neon and industry, linked by a chain of impressive and scale, it appears the past and with it the fabled boat trackers, will bridges choking with trafc. Considering the amount of product survive solely for the pleasure of tourists. manufactured in China, I found the selection available in malls and markets surprisingly limited. But I didn’t come here to shop. I came to see the Yangtze, the 6400 km river with an ancient history that has divided and inspired China through the ages.

Luxury riverboats cater to a largely Western clientele, and cruises like the Yangtze Star ofer sumptuous meals, spotless cabins, nightly entertainment, excursions, and two staf members to every one passenger. Floating between the mighty Tree Gorges of the Yangtze—Qutang, Wuxia and Xiling—has always drawn travellers, and fears that this will change because of the dam have proven unfounded. Certainly, some towns no longer exist, and the charm of the boat trackers is defnitely threatened by progress, but the increased water level also allows riverboats to travel where before they could not. Under a hot, white Chinese sky, we passed ancient hanging wooden cofns belonging to the Ba people who inhabited this region two thousand years ago. Te scenery was lush, the canyons rocky and steep. In the late afernoon, we foated between the giant Wuxia Gorge, which was all the more remarkable considering we are so much higher today than we would have been just a few years ago.

A cargo boat overfowing with coal passes us on the right. “See,” says an Italian tourist, “one day, this river will be black.” China has come a long way away since Chairman Mao swam in the Yangtze. Years of unchecked industrialization have polluted the river yellow- brown, impacting fsh populations, threatening its native river dolphin to extinction. Since the Yangtze no longer fows its natural course, the risks of an environmental disaster are ever-present.

At the Tree Gorges Dam visitors’ centre, the scale of the dam is clear. Te planet’s largest locks transfer cargo and cruise ships from Vancouver-based Robin Esrock is the cohost of the OLN/CityTV series Word one side of the dam to the other. It was a four-hour journey in the Travels. You can follow his adventures at www.robinesrock.com

SHE CANADA 85 By Ekta Mukhi

s its name implies, Zen Spa located at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel in Etobicoke, is a peaceful sanctuary to escape from all the daily hassles of life. Besides the physical benefts gearing you up for a great summer, it also replenishes the soul.

Preet Chawla, co-owner of the Spa, gets candid and flls us in on both the facilities at Zen and some of the most popular treatments ofered. Located in a hotel popular with tourists and businesspeople alike, Zen Spa is about 5,000 square feet and ofers just about every spa treatment under the sun. From service rooms to couple rooms, a hot tub and a massive slide pool, Zen is the quintessential urban getaway with regular clientele the world over.

As Chawla frmly believes, “Spas are essential. Tey keep you young and given the kind of lifestyle we all lead today, your body cries out loud for relaxation.” From facials to massage therapies, esthetics and para- medical facilities, Zen Spa takes pride in ofering a variety of services that specifcally cater to each person’s unique needs. Teir Swiss line, GM Collins and Banana-Choco facials are certainly the ultimate treat for your face, whilst their popular hot stone massage will undoubtedly relax all the muscles in your body and ease that stress away.

Keeping in mind the varying requirements of each client, Zen Spa designs packages to ensure that the body and mind are taken care of, ofering a complete range of services in various combinations and permutations. Its Signature Style Zen Package, a Complete Detoxifcation Package or a Specialised Getaway Best Friends Package for Two all ofer various treatments you may not necessarily think to mix and match. Sounds tempting, right?

In this day and age stress looms on every horizon; you absolutely need a short break to regroup. Instead of planning a trip, which requires a great deal of efort and fnances, a spa day is really quick and afordable. Whilst a foot scrub can invigorate you, therapeutic massages, facials, manicures and pedicures have their very own psychological benefts. A body that is well taken care of, directly correlates to the mind in deterring the aging process by improving and Zen Spa is located at: regulating your blood circulation and pressure. 655 Dixon Road, Etobicoke, ON, M9W86 1J3, SHE CANADA (416) 249-8886 GRACE LEE Lead Makeup Artist Maybelline New York Canada

We recently caught up with Grace Lee, Maybelline New York’s Lead Makeup Artist, and posed some everyday beauty questions. She graciously took the time to give us her two cents. Here’s how it all went down:

1) If someone slept in and only had 5 minutes to get ready, what would you recommend doing to create the perfect look in no time? You can easily do a quick makeup in 5 minutes. I would apply Maybelline New York Dream Fresh BB Cream (best product!). It will moisturize, conceal and provide SPF in one step. Next, apply Maybelline New York Volum’ Express Te Rocket Mascara. Tis gives instant volume fast! For a healthy dose of colour on the cheeks, I suggest a little bit of Maybelline New York Dream Bouncy Blush. It easily blends into the cheeks using your fngers. Apply a lipstick like the Maybelline New York Color Whispers by Color Sensational because they provide sheer coverage with hint of colour. It is very easy to apply.

2) When dealing with an oily complexion, what sort of cover-up/foundation do you recommend that won’t cause breakouts? I would stick with powders or we have a new FIT ME! Shine-Free Foundation Stick that just came out that is AMAZING for oily skin.

3) What is this summer’s biggest makeup trend? Bold bright lips!

4) When applying makeup, is there a certain order you keep in mind? Does base always go on frst? Base usually does go on frst. You apply it frst so that you have a palette to work on.

5) Out of all the Maybelline Vivid Colors, which is a universal shade that suites most skin tones? I would have to say On Fire Red or Shocking Coral. Most people look great in red or coral!

SHE CANADA 87 REDKEN AT WORLD MASTERCARD FASHION WEEK: ASHTIANI

By Liz Guber

Everywhere you looked backstage at World MasterCard Fashion Week, there was a diferent, eye-catching hairstyle to behold. With cans of product misting up the air and skilled hands working their magic, the team at Redken, led by Jorge Joao created a variety of looks to complement the many runway shows taking place over the course of the week. For Ashtiani by Golnaz Ashtiani, the low ponytail with waves at the crown was a look alluding to a collision of textures: “Above the ponytail we have this fnger wave texture. It’s a wet look, but yet very wavy, very compressed to the head, very tight. Ten we’re going into a low ponytail, but dry, sof textured ponytail that’s just got a wave to it.” Joao assures us that this is a look that is extremely easy to achieve at home by applying product to the hands and running fngers through the hair to create movement and texture. Control Addict 28 Hairspray was used to keep everything in place along with Fashion Work Finishing Spray for shine and extra hold. Te overall look was futuristic yet classic, perfectly echoing Ashtiani’s creations.

88 SHE CANADA SHE CANADA 89 90 SHE CANADA In the February Issue of SHE, we discussed how Princess Jasmine changed Disney forever. Besides being the frst ethnic Muslim Princess, she was one of the few who did not “need” her prince to move forward. It seems that the team at SEPHORA could not have agreed more and put out a collection of beauty products that pay homage to the fearless heroine. SEPHORA says, “Tis spring embark on a magical beauty journey with the Disney Reigning Beauties Jasmine Collection by SEPHORA, a collection of colour cosmetics, a signature fragrance and princess-worthy accessories that are inspired by the adventure and enchantment of the classic Disney animated flm, Aladdin. Te Disney 1 Three Wishes Eyeliner Set $50 Reigning Beauties Jasmine Collection by SEPHORA A Whole New World Eau de Parfum Spray, 50 mL $70 captures the rich, exotic colours depicted in the flm and Magic Carpet Ride Eyeshadow Palette $36 will awaken your sense of adventure and help grant your beauty wishes.” A Whole New World Perfumed Body Shimmer $54 With quirky and ethereal names like Mystical Wonder A Whole New World Perfumed Oil Rollerball $23

(a vibrant purple eyeshadow), Berry Tale Romance (orchid One is Never Enough Nail Lacquer Set $29 nail lacquer) and A Whole New World Eau de Parfum, SEPHORA truly captures the spirit of the flm’s characters in this exciting new collection. Te standout product of the collection for us is defnitely the Tree Wishes Eyeliner Set ($50). Being South Asian, one can never have too many options when it comes to eyeliners. Te Disney Reigning Beauties Jasmine Collection by SEPHORA is available for a limited time beginning in Spring 2013 at all SEPHORA locations across Canada.

SHE CANADA 91 LEAN IN: WOMEN, WORK, AND THE WILL TO LEAD $28.95 at Chapters, Indigo, Amazon.ca Review by Priya Kumar

n a trip to the States over Easter weekend this year, I sat down for tapas with an old friend from undergrad. Now living in South Carolina, working as a school psychologist in one of America’s roughest school districts, she was justifably burnt out by the stress of her job. She even felt taken advantage of—being young and lacking the years of experience necessary, she Owas unable to choose her district and by default was assigned the most troubled ones. I was reading Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In at the time and recommended she pick up a copy to put her situation into perspective. “Facebook’s COO put out a book on women in the workplace and I really think you should read it,” I told her. She responded with wide- eyed surprise, “Facebook has a girl COO?” Not to disparage my friend in any way—in fact, she’s highly educated, extremely dedicated to her students and very well read— Sandberg is an major player in post-modern feminist thought. As the chief operating ofcer at Facebook, she has ranked both on Fortune Magazine’s list of the 50 Most Powerful Women in Business and Time’s “In 2006, only 20 percent of mothers whose husband’s earnings 100 Most Infuential People in the World. Sandberg graduated from landed in the middle (between the twenty-ffh and seventy-ffh Harvard Business School (HBS) in the early ‘90s and began her career percentiles) were out of the labour force. In contrast, a whopping at McKinsey & Co. on the west coast, but soon moved back to D.C. to 52 percent of mothers with husbands in the bottom quarter and 40 become the chief of staf at the US Treasury Department under Larry percent of mothers with husbands in the top 5 percent were out of the Summers. She then returned to the west coast afer several years where labor force.” (David Cotter, Paula England, and Joan Hermsen, “Moms she ended up at Google for over half a decade as the vice president and Jobs: Trends in Mothers’ Employment and Which Mothers Stay of Global Online Sales and Operations. Tis was all prior to being Home,” in Families as Tey Really Are, ed. Barbara J. Risman (New approached by Mark Zuckerberg at Facebook. York: W. W. Norton, 2010), 416-24) With such an impressive CV, Sandberg knows a thing or two about what it is to lead both a successful career and a household with Sandberg peppers the book with several humourous anecdotes and two young children. Back in 2010 she gave a TEDTalk, encouraging stories—by the end she feels like a friend. It would be great if this book women to “sit at the table” and essentially “lean in” to their careers. became required reading for every undergrad freshman; by touching Te video went viral and received two million hits. Lean In takes a on her own experiences and regrets, Sandberg allows readers to gain deeper look into the obstacles women face in the workplace, especially great insight from her past. those created by women themselves. And while she touches on the Te memoir is not without its critics. Called elitist by some and myth of having it all, a thriving career and a happy family are not unrealistic by others, one of Sandberg’s biggest critics include Sylvia mutually exclusive. Ann Hewlett, CEO of the Centre for Talent Innovation in Manhattan. With chapter titles that include “Success and Likeability” and “It’s She chimes in saying that while the mentors Sandberg advocates every a Jungle Gym, Not a Ladder,” Sandberg talks readers through starting woman have in her career are fne, sponsors are better (she references a successful career as a woman fresh out of undergrad to the family Larry Summers as being Sandberg’s sponsor). Tis sponsor is in a planning phase of life. While innumerable aspects of the gender gap much more powerful position to take you along with his/her own rise, are touched upon, here are a few fgures that really struck a chord: alleviating years of failing in what she calls the “marzipan layer” of middle management. “A 2011 McKinsey report noted that men are promoted based on Critics aside, Sandberg has started a long overdue dialogue. In potential, while women are promoted based on past accomplishments.” fact, she has opened the foor to Facebook users under the URL www. (Joanna Barsh and Lareina Yee, Special Report: Unlocking the Full facebook.com/leanincommunity: “Our mission is to create a global Potential of Women in the U.S. Economy, McKinsey & Company community dedicated to encouraging women to lean in to their (April 2011), 6) ambitions.” Te debate will undoubtedly continue long afer Lean In has had its run on Bestsellers Lists around the world. In the immortal “Women are also more reluctant to apply for promotions even words of PepsiCo’s CEO Indra Nooyi, “Leadership is hard to defne when deserved, ofen believing that good job performance will and good leadership even harder. But if you can get people to follow naturally lead to rewards.” (Dasvaux, Devillard-Hoellinger, and you to the ends of the earth, you are a great leader.” Meaney, “A Business Case for Women,” 4)

92 SHE CANADA PARTY-GIRL PROBLEMS SKIN DEEP

I’m a 20-year-old girl and I have very conservative South Asian My cousin always gets compliments on how great her skin looks parents, however I frequently go out to nightclubs because I love and my mom is always nagging me about my skin, and telling me to get dressed up and go dancing. I tell my parents I’m sleeping to take better care of myself like my cousin does. I’m getting quite over at my friend’s house and we end up going out ‘til 3 in the tired of it. What my mom and others don’t know is my cousin who morning, her parents are very easy going. Tis past weekend my is only 25 years old gets Botox treatments regularly. Should I let male cousin saw me at a nightclub dancing away on the dance the cat out of bag or continue dealing with my nagging mom? foor. He was very upset and told me he will be telling my parents. I’m dead if they fnd out. Please help! I think you’re capable of asking your mother to get of your case without outing your poor cousin. We all have our beauty secrets that Communication is the key here. I suggest you beat your cousin to are better kept unsaid. If you’re looking for more (natural) ways to the punch and tell your parents where you were frst. Lying to your better care for your skin, consider the following—rub a good beauty parents is a huge no, no. Tis is a perfect example of the dual cultural serum into your skin prior to bed nightly (Lancôme Génifque), norms we’re faced with as South Asian Canadians. While at the age never forget to wear an oil-free sunscreen during the day and be sure of 20, you’re considered an adult—you can drive, vote and even drink to use a good foundation with spot reducing qualities (CLINIQUE if you so choose—you’re living under your parents’ roof and are still Even Better Makeup SPF 15). I’ve also been told, from a very reliable their responsibility. Te last thing they would want to imagine you source (Shirley Wu, Beauty Concepts), applying a layer of collagen doing is hanging out on the street at 2AM. Let them know what went daily will do wonders for your skin. And keep hydrated. Two litres of on—if there was a special occasion fll them in. Tey more likely than water a day, minimum. not will be surprised and somewhat hurt. Tey may even attempt to take away some of your freedom. Face the music. And once you have, sit down with them again and hammer out new rules for your social life. Explain that we live in a diferent time and space than they did growing up and there is nothing socially devious about spending time with your girlfriends on the town. Finally, if it will put their minds at ease, promise to check in when you arrive at your friend’s house at night. Tis is a polarizing topic for South Asian parents and their Canadian born children, so it’s up to you to meet them somewhere in the middle. As for your cousin, feel free to smack him upside the head for me.

STICKS AND STONES

I’m in my last year of high school and there are a group of students in my school that constantly bully my Desi friend and me by calling us rude names like Paki and terrorist because we both wear hijabs. Te one time I stood up to them they told me to go back to my country. I don’t know how to deal with this. We are harassed everyday. What should we do?

Report them to an authoritative fgure. Immediately. Tis is non- negotiable. Over the past several years, teen suicide has become commonplace across North America because of bullying. Believe it or not, most schools now have very frm policies against this crime. Yes that’s right, I just called it a crime. Minors have been arrested for inficting emotional pain upon their peers. Tere is reason for this—just like a physical crime, an emotional one can take just as long to heal. If you feel like a snitch, get over it. You’ll teach these ill-mannered classmates of yours that they should know better than to hurl racial slurs in 2013. If you want someone to talk to on a more regular basis, call the Kids Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868. Tey will set you down the right path when it comes to handling bullies.

SHE CANADA 93 FRIENDSHIP

“Depth of friendship does not depend on length of acquaintance.” RABINDRANATH TAGORE

“Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down.”

“Each friend represents a world in us, a world OPRAH WINFREY not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born.” ANAIS NIN

“Friendship is not something you learn in school. But if you haven’t learned the meaning of friendship, you really haven’t learned anything.” MUHAMMAD ALI

“True friends stab you in the front.”

“Man follows the same creed as his friend, so OSCAR WILDE consider carefully who it is you befriend.”

PROPHET MOHAMMAD (PBUH)

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