Volume 1 Issue 4
Holiday Blitz
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENTS 3 Editor’s Note 4 Holiday Love Affair 14 Holiday Gift Guide 18 Shop Guide 19 Holiday Wishes from
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Above, Holiday Gift Guide Page 14. Right, Holiday Love Affair, Page 4.
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On the Cover: Cocktail Dress, $315, P R I M E R at Homegrown B o u t i q u e . Cut-Cr yst a l Statement Bracelet, $98 each, Lia Sophia.
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HOLIDAY LOVE AFFAIR Bring out your beauty through sparkle, shine and seduction that will keep you looking and feeling fabulous all season long. Be sure to add luxurious sparkle and radiant flare to your must-have holiday accessories. Begin your holiday attire love story with the perfect little black dress while concluding it with the ever so fabulous sequin show stopper that tells your fantasy story piece by piece with an irresistible gaze and a flirtatious touch. These decadent coupling looks will make it easy to get ready in style and arrive in elegance to all of your holiday celebrations.
EDITOR’S NOTE
editor’s note
For our Holiday Issue, we’re doing something different. Instead
of our usual magazine, we’re doing a blitz, a condensed version of Style Empire. This issue, we’re focusing on our holiday looks, from sequin frocks to draped numbers. We have dresses that will dazzle, no matter what the occasion. The holidays aren’t complete without the perfect gifts. To help you along the way, we’ve compiled a list of our favourites in our Holiday Gift Guide. Speaking of gifts, if you have checked out StyleEmpire.ca recently, you might have seen our Holiday Giveaways. We have been working tirelessly to spread the joy. We want to share our bright holiday spirits and hope you enjoy our 2012 Holiday Blitz. Sincerely,
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Chenessa Lam, Editor chenessa@styleempire.ca @stylempire @misschenessa
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HOLIDAY LOVE AFFAIR
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Bring out your beauty through sparkle, shine and seduction that will keep you looking and feeling fabulous all season long. Be sure to add luxurious sparkle and radiant flare to your musthave holiday accessories. Begin your holiday attire love story with the perfect little black dress while concluding it with the ever so fabulous sequin show stopper that tells your fantasy story piece by piece with an irresistible gaze and a flirtatious touch. These decadent coupling looks will make it easy to get ready in style and arrive in elegance to all of your holiday celebrations. Text: Vanessa Cioffi
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On Him: Dress Shirt, $195, Sand at GOTSTYLE. Tweed Blazer, $595, Hilton at GOTSTYLE. Teflon Denim Jeans, $229, Cititzens of Humanity. Dress Shoes, $285, Ted Baker at Town Shoes.
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On Her: Cap Sleeved Top, $99, Jennifer Glasgow at Shopgirls Gallery Boutique. Structured Skirt, $240, Anu Raina at Shopgirls Gallery Boutique. Cap Toe Glitter Pumps, $175, Sam Edelman at Town Shoes. Hematite,Antiqued Silver and Gold Tone Necklace, $140, Antiqued Gold Alternate and Hematite Links Bracelet, $140, both Simply You. Cut-off Gloves, $58, French Connection.
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Jersey Cocktail Dress, $315, PRIMER at Homegrown Boutique. Cut-Crystal Statement Bracelets, $98 Each, Lia Sophia.
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Little Black Dress, $88, RW & Co. Lace and Satin Heel, $87, Nine West. Cut-Crystal Statement Necklace, $148, Lia Sophia. Silver and Crystal Cinched Bracelet, $138, Lia Sophia.
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Sequin Dress, $328, French Connection. Spring Blossom Bracelets, $79 Each, Shopgirls Gallery Boutique.
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Dress Shirt, $110, Haight & Ashbury at GOTSTYLE. Plaid Pants, $249, Tiger Of Sweden at GOTSTYLE.
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Dress Shirt, $195, Sand at GOTSTYLE. Tweed Blazer, $595, Hilton at GOTSTYLE.
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Printed Dress, $125, Arti by Arti Gogna at Homegrown Boutique. Cut-Crystal Necklace, $128, Lia Sophia. Resin and CutCrystal Cuff, $98, Lia Sophia.
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Diamond Dot Backseam Hoisery, $10, Secret Legwear. Wedge Heels, $190, Betsey Johnson at Town Shoes. Leopard Print Clutch, $125, Nine West.
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Falling in love is easy with seductive holiday looks. The holidays may bring on busy days and long nights but when the weekends roll around, get ready to let go of your holiday blues.
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Editor: Chenessa Lam Editorial Assitants: Josh Cawston and Vanessa Cioffi Photographer: Tse Daniel Hair Styling: Jem Lopez Make-up Artist: Jem Lopez for MAKE UP FOR EVER Models: Ben Herman and Stephanie Alex
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GIFT GUIDE
Style Empire’s favourite picks for this upcoming holiday season.
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Searching for that perfect gift? We have just the thing! Our team has put together a selection of our favourite gifts from beauty essentials to accessories that will have your loved one jumping with joy. To make things easy, we have catagorized them in three sections: Fitness Fanatic, Travel Obsessed and Socializer. But don’t let these categories limit you. We have found something for everyone - we even found something for ourselves. Afterall, who said you couldn’t shop for yourself?
Clockwise from top left: Silver, Wood and Moonstone Necklace, $155, Silver and Wood Earrings, $140, both Liel and Lentz. Silicone Bracelets, $20 Each, Rubbs. Foldable Flats in Champagne Gold, $55, Damn Heels. 1 Seconde Nail Enamel in #16 Bleu Moonlight, $9, Bourjois Paris. Can You Keep a Secret? Duo Lip Treatment, $38, Elizabeth Grant. Atmosphere Diffuser Oil in Sugar Plum, $25, Demeter Fragrance.
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Fitness Fanatic Working out is the name of their game. The Fitness Fanatic is all about counting their steps and working their biceps, triceps and quadriceps. Whether they’re going for a run or a bike ride, they’re all about looking and feeling their best. No matter what their work out, they will need a waterbottle and a pair of headphones. Our waterbottle of choice is the Anti-Bottle, which is reusable, foldable, freezable and attachable. When it comes to headphones, ergonomics and functionality are essential. We found a pair that secures in two separate points instead of one to relieve pressure and sit firmly in place. For the cyclists, why not get them a sturdy bike bag that just clips to the back of any bike? The runners out there would love a GPS running watch that tracks your distance, speed, pace and calories. For those who are new to working out and are just out testing their limits, why not try a Nike + Kinect game where they can work out in the comfort of their living room.
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From top to bottom: Medis Headphones in Rust, $60, Urbanears. Forerunner 10 Sports Watch, $140, Garmin. Bike Bag, $160, Ora Bags. Anti-bottle Waterbottle, $12, Vapur. Nike+ Kinect Game for Xbox 360, $50, Microsoft.
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Do you know someone with a case of acute wanderlust? The Travel Obsessed is always planning their next getaway. Every jetsetter should have a passport holder and weekender bag. Channel nostalgia with a retrostyled camera or a compass necklace. With changes in climates and recycled air, your loved one with thank you for keeping their skin smooth and hydrated no matter where their adventures take them.
From top to bottom: Media Headphones in Rust, $60, Urbanears. Forerunner 10 Sports Watch, $140, Garmin. Anti-bottle Waterbottle, $12, Vapur. Nike+ Kinect Game for Xbox 360, $50, Microsoft. Bike Bag, $160, Ora Bags.
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From top to bottom: Leather Passport Holder, $70 Each, both Kate Spade. XF1 Camera, $500, Fujifilm. Oxidized Brass Compass Necklace, $75, Biko. Leather Travel Bag, $580, Fullum & Holt. BioOil, $13 for 60ml, Bio-Oil.
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Socializer Running into people may not be a coincidence for the Socializer. They are just that popular. The Socializer enjoys hosting events and sharing their life through social media. Since they love the ultimate in electronics, mobile keyboards, cameras with wi-fi and a Porche Designed Blackberry will ensure that they stay social in style.
For their evenings, why not get them a set of Whiskey Rocks, it will chill their drink without watering it down. If they’re entertaining guests, we found the perfect bottle of bubbly. Something sweet and sparkling is sure to tickle their tastebuds.
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From top to bottom: Mobile Wedge Keyboard, $80, Microsoft. MV900F Camera, $350, Samsung. P’9981 Porche Design Smartphone, $1,890, BlackBerry. Bubbly Moscato, $14, Barefoot Wines. Whiskey Lovers Set, $60, Teroforma.
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SHOP GUIDE
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Want it?! Get it!
Anu Raina, Available at Shopgirls Gallery Boutique, www.shopgirls.ca Barefoot Wines, www.barefootwine.com Betsey Johnson, Available at Town Shoes, www. townshoes.com Biko, www.ilovebiko.com Bio-Oil,Available at major retailers across Canada, www.bio-oil.com Bourjois Paris, www.bourjois.ca Citizens of Humanity, www.citizensofhumanity.com Damn Heels, www.damnheels.com Demeter , www.demeterfragrance.com Elizabeth Grant, www.elizabethgrant.com French Connection, Available at French Connection locations, canada.frenchconnection. com Fujifilm, Available at Best Buy and Future Shop, www.fujifilm.ca Fullum & Holt, www.fullumandholt.com Garmin, www.garmin.com GOTSTYLE, Available at GOTSTYLE, www.gotstylemenswear.com Haight&Ashbury, Available at GOTSTYLE, www.gostylemenswear.com Jennifer Glasgow, Available at Shopgirls Gallery Boutique, www.shopgirls.ca Kate Spade, Available at Kate Spade stores, www.katespade.com Lia Sophia, www.liasophia.ca Liel and Lentz, www.lielandlentz.com Microsoft, www.microsoft.com Nike + Kinect, Available at EB Games, Gamestop and Toys’R’Us. Nine West, Available at Nine West Boutiques, www.ninewest.ca
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Ora Bags, www.orabags.com Porsche, Available exclusively at Porsche Design Toronto, 416.929.1800. PRIMER, Available at Homegrown Boutique, www.homegrownboutique.ca Rubbs, www.rubbs.com RW & CO., Available at RW & CO locations, www.rw-co.com Sam Edelman, Available at Town Shoes, www.townshoes.com Samsung, www.samsung.com Secret Legwear, www.secretlegwear.com Arti by Arti Gogna, Available at Homegrown Boutique, www.homegrownboutique.ca Simply You, www.simplyyou.ca Teroforma, Available at Indigo Stores, www.chapters.indigo.ca Tiger of Sweden, Available at GOTSTYLE, www.gotstylemenswear.com Town Shoes, www.townshoes.com Urbanears, www.urbanears.com Vapur, www.vapur.us
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Editor: Chenessa Lam Sales & Marketing: Tse Daniel Assistant Editor: Josh Cawston Style Assistant: Vanessa Cioffi Contributors: Ben Herman, Jem Lopez and Stephanie Alex Online Contributors: Jessica Horvath, Nicole Edwards and Steven Carver
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
From the entire Style Empire team, we wish you and your loved ones a Happy Holiday season and the best in the new year.
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