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Jessica Chastain in Givenchy at TIFF 2015. Photo: Getty Images.

FRAGRANCE TRUE STORY “Falling in love happened. In Toronto. At the Rogers Centre. EXPERT ADVICE Under several banners of BACKSTAGE REPORT MICHAEL Blue Jays history. This is where HAUTE KORS I won the hearts of One Direction.” COUTURE page 6 The designer talks Super-cool beauty jet-set glamour lessons from the pros

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FRAGRANCE True story I made One Direction fall in love with me by wearing their new perfume

BY ANNE T. DONAHUE

Last month, each member of One Direction fell in love with me. Did we meet? Absolutely not. (Like, not even close. I mean, I put in a lot of effort to make eye contact with somebody, but honestly I was at least 15 rows of other screaming fans away from them.) Did we speak? Well, I just told you we Harry Styles, Liam didn’t meet, so that takes speaking off the table. Payne, Niall Horan and Did we kiss? Harry blew several kisses Louis Tomlinson of One into the audience, and because I was in the Direction on August 4 ONE DIRECTION BETWEEN US, $40, SHOPPERS DRUG MART audience, I was on the receiving end, so, yes. in New York City. If that’s how you define “kissing,” which I 100 per cent do. income in Britney Spears’s Curious and what- store, treasures from the deepest ocean T-shirt, that was his way of saying, “Anne, I Did we . . . you know . . . ? What is wrong ever Paris Hilton put out. (You did it too, so depths and—as a base note—Niall’s tears. feel so comfortable around you, I don’t even with you? Honestly, you’re ruining this for don’t judge.) . That’s the clincher: I, Anne T. Donahue, need sleeves.” (Who does, Louis? Riddle everyone. Stop reading this right now and Was I nervous? Of course. I’m a was wearing Niall’s tears. Since the perfume me that.) deal with whatever’s happening in your life grown-ass woman who’s 30 next weekend, was designed to reflect the growth of the When Liam said that Toronto was the to make you like this. No, we did not “dot, and as much as I like florals and sweet band, this note reflects our complicated loudest city of the tour, he was acknowl- dot, dot.” things, I would like to not smell like the feelings about the highs and lows of the past edging how loudly I was shouting, “So, are But yes: Falling in love happened. In 19-year-old version of me because she was a year. Like, hello: Zayn departed. Onstage we all going to dinner tonight or what?” (I Toronto. At the Rogers Centre. Under very different person whose favourite drink at the concert, Harry fell down and clearly did not get an answer. But telepathically I several banners of Blue Jays history. This is was Smirnoff Ice and whose favourite acces- twisted his ankle, and as someone who has knew that was because it was just getting so where I won the hearts of One Direction. sory was an unfortunate-looking spike belt. done that many times, I know that is worth late, you know?) But especially as the moon rose during their (Note: I now prefer ginger ale, and I don’t three of Niall’s tears alone. Niall’s tears Finally, when Niall played his guitar rendition of “Night Changes.” (Because that wear any belts at all.) represent humanity. And without humanity, during “Little Things” and looked around is when you fall in love, at least according to But I didn’t need to be nervous. With the there wouldn’t be One Direction—let alone into the crowd, I knew it was because he all the movies I’ve seen.) fragrance’s top notes of “Mandarin Essence, a new perfume. didn’t know where I was sitting, and he was Arguably, it was very easy. After putting Italian Orpur Nutmeg Essence and Indone- So how did we get from seducing the trying to play a song just to me, the love of on my shirt-so-sparkly-it-might-as-well-have- sian Apricot Flesh,” I was golden. Granted, band to understanding that Between Us his life. been-designed-in-the-spirit-of-Harry’s-boots I couldn’t identify those scents individually is the product of our own hopes, dreams, See? They all fell in love with me. One (even though at the show he wore suede ones, if you paid me in hard dollars, but it all sorrows and anxieties? That’s a terrific ques- Direction gave me their hearts, transfixed which totally ruined my plans, so thanks for came together just fine—probably because, tion. I’m not a philosopher, though, so I’m not only by the scent of Niall’s tears, but by that), I administered Between Us—my first according to the commercial, Between Us not about to answer it. how easily I figured out that the entire thing application of celebrity-sanctioned perfume actually consists of flowers from mountain- What I know for sure is that when Louis was dedicated to me. since the time I invested all of my disposable tops, apricots from space and/or the grocery changed out of his sweater into his cut-off Me, the love of their lives.

WEEKEND UPDATE 1 2 Lights at the 2015 SHEER Juno Awards. BLACK SKIRTS Amp up an inky party look with a see-through skirt. The key to pulling off the dare-to-bare trend? A demure ankle-grazing length

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1. Polished affair Lily Aldridge’s light-as-air pleated midi skirt teamed with a belted boyfriend blazer and strappy pointed-toe pumps KIEHL’S ULTRA creates a sophisticated, fabu- FACIAL CREAM, $33, KIEHLS.CA lously romantic look.

2. Head to toe COOL COLLAB The all-over black netting on Kerry Washington’s bandeau- LIGHTS ON style dress makes a scene- stealing splash, while the The Canadian pop star on comic-book style inspo, the gift high-waisted skirt keeps things from getting too risqué. of music and how to wash your face on a tour bus

BY JANINE FALCON 3. Artsy expression Rashida Jones’s more modest take on the trend features only a Lights has used music as an outlet fashion was a priority. My influ- few inches of peekaboo detailing for self-expression her entire life. ences were comic-book char- at the hem. Bonus: This ladylike- “I wrote songs about everything. acters: Lara Croft and Wonder LILY ALDRIDGE KERRY WASHINGTON meets-cool-girl look can double as a 9-to-5 ensemble that won’t I was supposed to go on a date, Woman—empowered women who ruffle your boss. and the guy never picked me up, had ass-kicking style but were still 3 4 so I wrote an angry rock song really glamorous and beautiful.” 4. Curve appeal called ‘You Never Picked Me Up,’” Joan Smalls’s body-hugging, recalls Lights (a.k.a. Valerie Anne On her tour-bus skincare strategies barely-there dress gives off a Poxleitner) with a laugh. During “I have a regimen that really works sultry flapper-esque vibe. In short: amazing, but not for the more serious challenges, such as on tour, a compact version of what faint of heart. depression and body issues, the I’d do at home. Sometimes I don’t synth-pop artist says, “music saved have access to a bathroom to wash me.” A growing number of young my face, so gentle, moisturizing face Canadians have Lights to thank wipes have become very important.” for helping them find their voices through music, too: In her work On her makeup philosophy with MusiCounts, a not-for-profit “For me, makeup has always been organization that focuses on at-risk about embellishing the things you youth, Lights says she sees first- love about yourself, not creating hand the hope young people feel something new or covering your- at the gift of new instruments for self up. I’ve always focused on their school. Now she has teamed dark eyes and my cheekbones. I’ve up with Kiehl’s Rocks for Kids never been one to wear a ton of to raise $50,000 for MusiCounts foundation—it always makes my via a limited-edition tub of Ultra skin feel heavy, and I just want it Facial Cream, which features her to feel good.” own illustration. Fans can enter at Kiehl’s stores to win tickets to one On how to deal with body of two secret acoustic concerts to issues in an appearance- be held in September in Vancouver obsessed industry and Toronto. “As long as someone has a sense The Kit sat down with the of the things they’re good at, or Juno-Award-winner to chat about things that they love, or things her style inspiration, her beauty they want to be, everything else habits and how she’ll help her will fall away. You need that vision 19-month-old daughter, Rocket, to keep you moving, and to not let stay strong as she grows up. other things distract you to the It item: Long sleeves and a point where they tear you down. sweeping hemline ensure that this On her distinctive personal style That point of view has always dramatic dress is black-tie ready. “I’m kind of a goth kid. I grew saved me. That’s what I want to

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PRADA DRESSING UP Julia Seidl takes long gloves for an Glove affair evening out. Is fall’s fascination with the extra-long glove worthy of a Editor-in-Chief Laura deCarufel thumbs-up or a thumbs-down? We get a grip on the trend @Laura_deCarufel @LauradeCarufel BY JULIA SEIDL Creative Director Jessica Hotson “You don’t look totally insane,” were the first stretched tight past the @jesshotson words out of my husband’s mouth. He was elbow, with herringbone Senior Editor Alex Laws referring to my black leather above-the- suiting. Slouchy finger- @LexLaws elbow gloves. Had it been December during a less knit versions were Fashion Editor snowstorm, my choice of accessories wouldn’t layered over button-ups Vanessa Taylor have warranted a second glance, let alone a at Band of Outsiders, and multicoloured leather @vanessa_tweets Beauty Editor comment. But it was a Saturday night. In late pairs cropped up at Marc Jacobs, Dsquared2, Rani Sheen August. And we were heading out for dinner. Boss, Alexander McQueen and . The @ranisheen To my unenlightened husband, gloves common denominator: There were no gowns in Digital/Special are an accessory to reach for only when the sight. These gloves were about day-to-day chic, Projects Editor Michelle Bilodeau weather warrants them, or when the invi- not red carpet glamour. @mbilodeau tation reads “black tie.” To his credit, my After trying on several pairs, though, I wasn’t Assistant Digital Editor foray into the world of glamorous gloves was feeling much love for the glove—I felt like I Carly Ostroff prompted in part by a Hollywood A-lister should be doing magic tricks or heading to a @carlyostroff who is no stranger to a formal affair. At this Great-Gatsby-themed party. So I turned to two Assistant Beauty and Fashion Editor year’s Golden Globes, Amal Clooney paired trendsetters for advice: Peter Papapetrou, a Toronto- Natasha Bruno her asymmetric Dior gown based stylist, and the inimitable Lady Gaga, @Natashajbruno with white silk opera gloves—a sartorial who was recently spotted wearing a Pepto- Assistant Editor Veronica Saroli choice that polarized the fashion community, Bismol-pink Marc Jacobs suit paired with cotton- @vsaroli some of whom felt she candy-coloured leather gloves. While the shades DSQUARED2 Assistant Art Directors was on to something, were extreme, I admired the styling. Papape- Sonya van Heyningen while others consid- trou agreed. “This season’s gloves work best with @svanh7 ered her accessories a blazer and matching cropped pant or a great Kristy Wright better suited for a debu- pencil skirt,” he said. As for texture, he suggested @creativewithak Designer tante ball. The Twit- leather or suede, and to save the bold colours, Amber Hickson terverse weighed in: fringe and embellishments for evening. Perfect @amblynncreative #AmalsGloves trended, fit is also essential. “They need to fit tightly, espe- Publisher, The Kit and two accounts were cially in the fingers,” said Papapetrou. “Leather Giorgina Bigioni created in honour and suede stretch, so go for one size smaller.” Associate Publisher of her unexpected With that in mind, I slipped on a black leather Tami Coughlan accoutrement. pair. The blazing-hot weather nixed the blazer Project Director, Digital Media But it wasn’t until idea, so I followed Miuccia Prada’s direction and Kelly Matthews a month later, when chose a textured vest, nipped at the waist, and Direct advertising gloves began popping a black pleated skirt. I no longer felt like I was inquiries to: up on the Fall 2015 playing dress-up, but I still wasn’t sold. Then my Marketing Manager Evie Begy runways, that I really phone lit up with a text from a friend. I had to [email protected] started paying atten- remove my gloves to respond, and that’s when I The Kit is Canada’s 360˚ tion. At Prada, stylists knew: I wouldn’t be committing to this trend until beauty and style leader (c) 2015, The Kit, paired sugary-sweet- a more tech-friendly pair hits the market. Fashion a division of Toronto Star shaded ostrich gloves, over function doesn’t always make sense. Newspapers Limited.

FROM LEFT: MAISON MARGIELA GLOVES, $530, SSENSE.COM. BURBERRY GLOVES, $925, President, Star CA.BURBERRY.COM. Media Group ALEXANDER MCQUEEN John Cruickshank GLOVES, $1,138, Editor-in-Chief, ALEXANDER ALEXANDERMCQUEEN.COM. MCQUEEN ARMANI GLOVES, $1,201, Toronto Star ARMANI.COM Michael Cooke

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BACKSTAGE REPORT HAUTE COUTURE BEAUTY LESSONS At the fanciest fashion shows on earth—during haute couture week in Paris—we picked up some surprisingly cool beauty ideas

BY RANI SHEEN

The front rows are filled with the world’s an entire royal family. Pita told 0.01 per cent shoppers, the clothes are hand- his team to place the headpieces crafted by expert artisans, and the designers so the ears would be just visible, showcase the most intricate made-to-order to signal youthfulness. (Who outfits that their imaginations can conjure. knew?) Models’ eyes were also Haute couture is still as fabulous as ever, but molten—Pecheux pressed gold as its clients become younger and cooler— pigment on lids, then poured imagine bohemian shipping heiresses, gold liquid liner into small international royal offspring and A-list stars pots and painted it on overtop, such as Beyoncé in jewel-encrusted mesh instructing the models to keep Givenchy couture at this year’s Met Gala— their eyes closed until it dried. the métier has had to lose its stuffy, upper- Together, it was a (cool) fairy 1 crust affectations. One way to modernize tale come true. the masterpieces is to show them with fresh beauty looks—like Beyoncé pairing her Met 3. “Raw” hair is the ultimate luxury. dress with a sky-high ’80s pony. The hair at Dice Kayek looked almost 1. CHANEL ROUGE ALLURE “We used to do updos very tight and untouched, but that wasn’t so—hot tools VELVET IN LA BOULEVER- SANTE, $42, CHANEL perfect, and now we’re always doing the hair were being wielded with painstaking atten- COUNTERS 2. M.A.C PRO PIGMENT IN OLD down,” said hairstylist Orlando Pita back- tion to detail. “We’re adding movement GOLD, $26, MACCOSMETICS.CA stage at Elie Saab, musing on the evolution with a curling iron but it’s not a curl at all,” 3. GIORGIO ARMANI ECSTASY LACQUER IN #506, $39, of haute couture beauty. “I think it’s a nice explained hairstylist Laurent Philippon, who DEPARTMENT STORES 4. BUMBLE AND BUMBLE PREP 2 contrast, with red carpet clothes, to have hair first protected the hair with a mix of prep SPRAY, $23, SEPHORA.CA that’s not too princessy. We want to avoid the and thickening sprays. “It’s a way of caressing 5. YVES ROCHER BOTANICAL COLOR EYE PENCIL IN EBONY pageantry look, the prom look.” To that end, the hair with the iron to give it that very, BLACK, $15, YVESROCHER.CA Pita waved the lengths of models’ hair, then very slight bend—if it looks like a curl, then messed it up using his hands and styling dust it looks cheap. In the end it doesn’t look like before they hit the catwalk. Many of the other a hairdresser’s hand was there. It looks like beauty looks were equally laissez-faire. “For she just woke up with this amazing hair.” We me, couture is about finding imperfections in should be so lucky. ), GETTY IMAGES (JARRAR, KAYEK), © CHANEL 2015 (CHANEL) perfection,” said makeup artist Tom Pecheux É before the Bouchra Jarrar show. “It’s about 4. Hot pink isn’t just for Barbie. 3 ELIE SAAB doing what is not possible in ready-to-wear— At Armani Privé, models sported a pop of that can be the materials, how you mix them, intense pink on both their lips and nails. the treatment you bring to everything. It’s also “The theme for the show was ‘Shocking,’ about being unique.” Here, the most inter- so that means shocking pink. It had to be esting—and not at all stuffy—couture beauty a real pink, not a dirty pink,” said makeup lessons we picked up backstage. artist Linda Cantello. The brand created the perfect nail polish for the occasion, and 1. Painting outside the lip lines is chic. the lip was applied using an opaque liquid At Chanel, the models were supposed to look lacquer. Short black wigs made the pink 4 like futuristic “couture soldiers,” explained stand out even more—take note if you’re ARMANI PRIVÉ Pecheux. He applied red lipstick and painted ebony-haired or looking for a colour change. over the bow of the mouth, “like when you blow chewing gum and it pops over your 5. Raccoon eyes can be perfectly beautiful. lips.” The slash of coral blush designed to sit At Bouchra Jarrar, Pecheux applied black right under the ends of the sharply angled liner to the lower rims of models’ eyes and black wigs looked downright alien. Pecheux’s let it run down the face a little, so the effect team also made up the celebrities who were was slightly different on each person. By gambling at the “Chanel casino”—Julianne contrast, the skin was perfectly polished. Moore, Kristen Stewart, Rita Ora—though “It’s essential for the skin to catch the light, 5 their makeup was a little more realistic. to play with the light—it can’t be seen as makeup but as freshness,” he explained. At 2. Princesses wear gold (and lots of it). Dice Kayek, makeup artist Christelle Cocquet At Elie Saab, the designer was dressing had a similar idea: She perfected models’ skin an imaginary young, modern princess in with meticulous use of concealer and blotting glittering, gossamer-fine gowns, velvet papers and then applied mascara directly onto BOUCHRA flats embellished with delicate chains, and the skin right beneath the eyes, for a 5 a.m. DICE KAYEK JARRAR enough golden crowns and circlets to outfit post-party effect. A black-tie party, no doubt. PHOTOGRAPHY: PETER STIGTER (RUNWAY), IMAX TREE (SAAB), COURTESY GIORGIO ARMANI (ARMANI PRIV