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THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015 TORONTO STAR TORONTO FASHION WEEK BEAUTY LESSONS MAKEUP MASTER Backstage tips that will change the way you put your face on page 5 NEW DENIM Jessica Mulroney wears Pink Tartan, NOT JUST JEANS showing at World MasterCard The latest silhouettes are Fashion Week, worth living in March 23, 8:45 p.m. page 6 FOR THE LOVE OF STYLE Behind every successful designer is a dedicated following of fans. As some of Canada’s MONTH’S BEST most exciting labels showcase their latest collections ICEBERG CHIC at Toronto fashion week, we shine a light on three Striking silvers and shimmery coveted brands and the women who collect them taupes are illuminating faces— and climate issues page 4 page 3 PHOTOGRAPHY: KAYLA ROCCA STAY CONNECTED THEKIT.CA @THEKIT @THEKITCA THEKITCA THEKIT THE KIT MAGAZINE 2 / THEKIT.CA THEKIT.CA / 3 TWEET OF THE WEEK MONTH’S BEST “Paris fashion week is so much fun Breaking the ice and so ridiculous As the last sheets of ice beat a retreat, we look forward to discarding our and everyone winter layers and welcoming the first breath of spring with bare skin and un-behatted hair. There’s still a place in our hearts for frosted peaks, however, is beautiful and in the form of this gently sparkling Chantecaille palette. Highlight the browbone and bridge of the nose with the gold-flecked everything sounds white powder, which nourishes delicate lids with brown seaweed extract, like music to me” and contour the crease of the eyes with the satin-finish taupe and grey- based lilac. The glaciers embossed on the shadows draw attention to a more @lordemusic, Mar. 8, 2015 worrying kind of ice melt: University of California, Irvine, and NASA climate researchers have found that the rate of West Antarctic glacier melt has increased threefold in the past two decades. Five per cent of the refillable palette’s proceeds goes to the Extreme Ice Survey, a non-profit photography project that aims to capture the planet’s changing climates to bear witness to our impact on the earth. It’s a makeup message that we find, well, cool.—Rani Sheen. Photography by Geoffrey Ross. CHANTECAILLE GLACIER PALETTE, $70, HOLT RENFREW BEAUTY MATH Teal-rimmed eyes and dishevelled, textured hair add up to a sassy look we love A GLIMMERING BLUE- GREEN CHUBBY PENCIL LIKE PRESTIGE COSMETICS TOTAL WEAR EYESHADOW CRAYON IN JUNGLE WAR, $13, LONDON DRUGS A VOLUMIZING DRY SHAMPOO LIKE KLORANE DRY SHAMPOO WITH OAT MILK, $16, DRUGSTORES Glee star Lea Michele looked alluring at the Family Equality Council Awards Dinner in Los Angeles in February. Rim upper and lower lash lines with a deep turquoise shadow pencil, connecting the lines at the outer corners. Retrace for a more vibrant finish. With day two hair, flip your head upside down and spray your roots with dry shampoo, scrunching strands mid-shaft for tousled volume. —Natasha Bruno VICTORIA DEREK BECKHAM LAM SPRING SPRING 2015 2015 TALKING POINT CHRISTY TURLINGTON BURNS THE APPLE EFFECT Apple’s latest launch did not disap- point the fans awaiting updates on the company’s new innovations. For example, the Apple Watch ran its first half-marathon on none other than Christy Turlington Burns’s dainty ONE TREND, TWO WAYS wrist. “In the short time I’ve been using it, I can already see how this is going to be an important part of my life,” CHILLED ROSE she said at the event. Apple’s chief executive officer, Tim Cook, unveiled More subtle than bright lipstick and more impactful than a plain three designs: the Apple Watch Sport balm, icy tones of pink keep lips from being too sweet this season. in aluminum, the stainless steel Apple 1. Sorbet stain at Victoria Beckham Watch and the Apple Watch Edition, Makeup artist Pat McGrath applied a tinted CoverGirl balm with made with 18-karat solid yellow or rose her finger before gently dabbing away some of the shine with a gold. The wristbands start at $449, tissue for a pastel-tinged complement to the dewy skin. FROM LEFT: $699 and $13,000, respectively, and CLARINS INSTANT 2. Cool rose at Derek Lam LIGHT LIP BALM can be pre-ordered on April 10, for PERFECTOR IN April 24 shipping, when it will also be HI-TECH ACCESSORIES Using a tapered-tip lip brush for precision, makeup artist Tom MY PINK, $22, CLARINS.CA. available in store. Canada is one of FOR MORE FUTURISTIC Pecheux painted on a sheer petal-pink M.A.C lipstick with a MARY KAY TRUE nine countries where the watch will FASHION VISIT THEKIT.CA/ DIMENSIONS pearlescent finish to enhance the models’ own lip colours and SHEER LIPSTICK be sold, so get ready to join the line. TECH-FITNESS-DEVICES/ balance the mauve shadow he applied on their eyes. IN POSH PINK, —Veronica Saroli —Natasha Bruno $19, MARYKAY.CA STYLE THERMOSTAT Cate Blanchett Valentino Alexander Wang Vivienne Westwood Dove The actor and Andrew Upton In 2014, revenues rose by The designer whose eponymous Accounts show the business pays The company’s discontinued adopted a baby girl, Edith Vivian 36 per cent to $908 million, label is strongly associated with $3.8 million a year to an offshore Summer Glow lotion, criticized for Patricia, adding a female presence and the house is on track to sportswear admitted that he company in Luxembourg to avoid being labelled for “normal PHOTOGRAPHY: GETTY IMAGES (MICHELE AND TURLINGTON BURNS). PETER STIGTER (BACKSTAGE BEAUTY). to their brood of three boys. perform similarly in 2015. never actually goes to the gym. paying taxes. to dark skin,” has reappeared. 4 / THEKIT.CA TORONTO FASHION WEEK MARCH 23-27 Happy customers For Canadian designers, showing at World MasterCard Fashion Week is a career highlight, but the women who buy their clothes are the real measure of success. We asked three stylish shoppers about the lines they love BY VANESSA TAYLOR PRIYA SHAH NARCES The brand: The shopper: Nikki Wirthensohn’s line of dresses As the events manager for Campari, is inspired by the glitz of Hollywood Priya Shah attends many evening glamour, but the three-year-old soirées as part of her job. “I try to brand remains contemporary with make my outfit unique, with funky its modern designs. Thanks to a pieces, unusual colours or patterns. I flattering fit-and-flare silhouette am always overdressed but I’m okay and keen eye for detail, Narces with that,” says Shah, who used to has become a go-to for evening- work for Wirthensohn’s husband wear and bridal looks, which can at the Toronto International Film be tailored at custom fittings in its Festival. “When his wife launched downtown Toronto studio. her first collection, he invited me to her show. I was hooked imme- Showing: Tuesday Mar 24, 6 p.m. diately,” says Shah, who’s been an unofficial ambassador ever since. @_ NARCES @instapri313 LEFT: NARCES GOWN, $995, NARCES.COM/SHOP. FAR LEFT: NARCES TEA LENGTH DRESS, $695, NARCES.COM/SHOP. SHOT ON LOCATION AT BAR BUCA, BARBUCA.COM JENNIFER FERREIRA ELA HANDBAGS The brand: The shopper: Ela and Martin Aldorsson are the Interior designer Jennifer Ferrei- married duo behind Ela Handbags ra’s airy Toronto apartment echoes (she designs, he does sales and her classic modern style. The marketing). Founded in 2010 on the black and white palette comes idea of exceptional craftsmanship to life with shots of colour like and a sophisticated aesthetic, plush yellow cushions and small the label made it big with its first gold accents. Ferreira has been a clutch, the M.I.L.C.K. (what every fan of Ela handbags since one of woman carries in her bag: money, the brand’s early lookbooks was identification, lipstick, cell and shot in her apartment, arranged keys). Gwyneth Paltrow and Lupita through a mutual friend. “Ela Nyong’o are fans of the made-in- designs the bags with great little Spain bags, but their affordable compartments, which keep me price point means you don’t need super organized,” says Ferreira. “I to make movie-star millions to take like to wear clothes that make me one home from major retailers like feel confident. My Ela handbags Club Monaco, Holt Renfrew and are the perfect way to inject colour Saks Fifth Avenue. and update my wardrobe.” @ela_handbags @ferreiradesign LEFT: PINK TARTAN LACE PRINT JACKET, $495, TROUSERS, $295, PAUL ANDREW PUMPS, $675. ABOVE: PINK TARTAN MESH COAT, $795, SHELL, $195, TROUSERS, $295, MARC CROSS BAG, $2,495, NO21 LACE PUMPS, $665, (ON COVER) PINK TARTAN STRIPED BLOUSE, $395; WIDE LEG TROUSERS, $325; MARK CROSS BOX BAG, LEFT: ELA M.I.L.C.K. $2,895, ALL PINKTARTAN.COM CLUTCH STUD YELLOW, $398, ELABYELA.COM. BELOW: ELA D/N BAG CLASSIC MICRO PERFO- JESSICA MULRONEY RATED, $568; MINI M.I.L.C.K. CLUTCH STUD YELLOW, $288; M.I.L.C.K. PINK TARTAN CLUTCH BLUE MICRO PERFORATED, $368, ALL FASHION ELABYELA.COM The brand: The shopper Since launching Pink Tartan over “My wardrobe needs to keep up WEEK HUB 13 years ago, designer Kimberley with my busy schedule and help STARTING MARCH 23, Newport-Mimran has built an me make a great first impression GET YOUR DAILY international women’s sportswear by conveying a strong sense of DOSE OF TORONTO empire. The line is revered by retail my fashion identity,” says Jessica FASHION WEEK buyers, fashion editors and busi- Mulroney, public relations, Kleinfeld/ BUZZ INCLUDING: nesswomen alike for its effortless Hudson’s Bay, who relies on the • BACKSTAGE classics and modern silhouettes. label for great staples. “Easy-to- BEAUTY Offering up figure-flattering dresses care-for never hurts, when you • STREET-STYLE and easy-to-mix-and-match sepa- have three children.” Among her STARS rates, Pink Tartan is renowned for current Pink Tartan favourites is a • FRONT ROW fuss-free looks to take you from machine-washable cobalt suit —she HIGHLIGHTS desk to dinner.