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INSIDE THIS ISSUE<br />
10<br />
MODERN TAKE<br />
On classic bags.<br />
12<br />
LIFE + STYLE<br />
Eric Himel is sharing <strong>style</strong> tips<br />
for an anything but typical New<br />
Year’s Eve.<br />
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OUTSIDE THE BOX<br />
<strong>Holiday</strong> glitz you cannot<br />
live without this year.<br />
HOME SCENTS<br />
Christmas fragrances<br />
you want in your home.<br />
<strong>NICHE</strong> NATURAL<br />
Dana’s top picks for<br />
clean beauty products.<br />
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THE TIFFANY DIAMOND<br />
Only two women have ever<br />
worn The Tiffany Diamond, and<br />
its illustrious history is one of<br />
screen stars and royalty.<br />
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FLEETING BEAUTY OF AMSTERDAM<br />
Scotch & Soda FW<strong>2017</strong> takes<br />
inspiration from an architectural find - a<br />
symbol for globe trotting and world<br />
discovery back in 1912 .<br />
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<strong>2017</strong> GLITTER GUIDE<br />
From fashion find and beauty bests, gifts for him and stocking<br />
stuffers... <strong>NICHE</strong> has once again curated 24 pages of beautiful<br />
things that you’ll want to wrap up for everyone in your life - and<br />
a little something for you too!<br />
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FASHION TRAVELS<br />
The artisan jeweler and<br />
her Balinese journey.<br />
FACE TIME<br />
Heading south? Learn<br />
to worship your skin.<br />
FASHION FIX<br />
Dali and Schiaparelli<br />
together in one exhibit.<br />
WHAT’S IN MY BAG<br />
Brittany Gray shares her<br />
holiday makeup faves.<br />
98CLOUD NINE<br />
Bring on the bling and ring in the<br />
New Year with a stunning gown<br />
collection by designer Elie Saab.<br />
HOLIDAY <strong>2017</strong><br />
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STYLE MAGAZINE<br />
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF | CREATIVE DIRECTOR<br />
TRACEY DRAKE<br />
CREATIVE & EDITORIAL<br />
AL Models NY, Karolina Antonaides,<br />
Jennifer Costanzo, Coultish Models, Jane<br />
Cross, Elizabeth Dean, Tracey Drake,<br />
Emily Foley, Brittany Gray, Leonie<br />
Hanne, Eric Himel, Dana Hutchings,<br />
Fusun Lindner, Stephanie Anne McKay,<br />
Rebecca Smith (wordplenty.com),<br />
Debbie Steeper, Sylvia Tennant, Flavia<br />
Desranges Van Der Linden<br />
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Outside the holiday<br />
box. Special occasion<br />
fashion with a kick.<br />
PHOTOGRAPHY<br />
Adobe Stock, Casa Kimberly,<br />
Chloe, Cosmedica Laser Centre,<br />
Clarins Group, Chanel, Steve Drake,<br />
Everett Collection, FashionStock.<br />
com, Fashion Wire Press, Anastasia<br />
Fursova, Alexander Galievsky, Getty<br />
Images, Go Runway, Theory Couture,<br />
Dana Hutchings, Mara Hoffman,<br />
Isabel Marant, Marta McAdams, Joy<br />
Oelen, Anton Oparin, Lev Radin,<br />
Naina Redhu, Jo-Ann Richards, Nata<br />
Sha, Debbie Steeper, Shutterstock,<br />
Styleograph, TopFoto, Louis Vuitton,<br />
Zimmermann<br />
SALES & CIRCULATION DIRECTOR<br />
STEVE DRAKE<br />
ADVERTISING INQUIRIES<br />
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MARIA CASTELLI<br />
Bryant Handbag - $480<br />
mariacastelli.com<br />
Modern practicality meets classic<br />
elegance with simple lines that<br />
showcase the brilliant quality of this<br />
leather handbag. 15” W x 12” H x<br />
5.5” D with 5.5” handle drop and<br />
detachable 42” strap.<br />
What I love? My go-to handbag and<br />
I adore it. Made from rich Cognac<br />
leather, it’s roomy but not bulky (in<br />
a pinch it will carry my 13” laptop),<br />
and the modern hidden magnetic<br />
closures ensure safety for all my<br />
goodies inside.<br />
A Modern Take On<br />
Classic Bags<br />
by Tracey Drake<br />
EDITOR’S<br />
PICK<br />
YOU JUST CANNOT<br />
GET THROUGH A DAY<br />
[ANY DAY!] WITHOUT A<br />
GREAT HANDBAG<br />
I know, right? It’s your super<br />
hero silent partner that is always<br />
there for you, carries the burden<br />
of your day and makes sure you<br />
have everything you need at hand.<br />
Clearly, I have a true love for<br />
handbags.<br />
shoulder bag, go-anywhere tote,<br />
weekend or evening clutch and<br />
a great travel cross-body purse.<br />
But, depending on where I am<br />
going or what I am doing, I also<br />
need lots of room, great <strong>style</strong>,<br />
organization and consideration<br />
for my technology.<br />
Check these out! My top picks<br />
for 2018 and must-have bags for<br />
your every day life. I love each of<br />
them for very different reasons.<br />
The four bags I need in my<br />
wardrobe? A classic (and classy)<br />
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TAIKAN<br />
Sherpa Veg Tan Tote - $209.99<br />
taikaneverything.com<br />
Lovely to look at and practical to carry, this treated cotton<br />
canvas and Italian veg-tan leather tote bag is one of a kind with<br />
4 discreet exterior pockets and an interior that is able to carry<br />
a lot of stuff plus a padded 15” laptop sleeve. Sherpa perfectly<br />
combines timeless design, classic<br />
<strong>style</strong>, with a modern aesthetic. 15”<br />
W x 15” H x 6.5” D.<br />
What I love? It looks luxe and<br />
wears well - the only tote you will<br />
ever need! The interior helps me<br />
compartmentalize my day, whether<br />
its work, play or travel.<br />
ARDEN COVE<br />
Anti-Theft Waterproof Crossbody - $125<br />
ardencove.com<br />
Waterproof and anti-theft fabric, a full sized<br />
bag with a compact silhouette with two wall<br />
pockets, zipper pocket, and a built in wallet,<br />
and will hold an e-reader. 8.5” W x 6.5” H x<br />
2.5” D with detachable 18”, 20” or 23” strap.<br />
What I love? With a compact nautical design<br />
and my 23” strap, it’s the most comfortable cross-body I’ve<br />
ever worn while traveling. Plus with rfid protection, antislash<br />
lining, cut-proof strap and locking zipper - my phone,<br />
cash, cards and travel docs are safe and sound!<br />
EVERPURSE X KATE SPADE<br />
Quentin Julia Striped TECHNO Wristlet Clutch - $198.00<br />
everpurse.com<br />
This collaboration is a techno-win for modern women. Saffiano<br />
leather with matching trim with custom woven caroleena spade<br />
dot lining and 14 karat gold plated hardware. Slide your iPhone<br />
5 or newer into the charging pocket and<br />
never run out of power again. Wireless<br />
charging mat included. 8” W x 10” H x 1”<br />
D with 6” wristlet strap.<br />
What I love? It’s chic, portable and it<br />
has the Kate Spade whimsy I love plus it<br />
keeps me charged and connected.<br />
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Not your typical<br />
NEW YEAR’S EVE!<br />
BY: ERIC HIMEL<br />
ERIC HIMEL<br />
is a resident STYLE EXPERT for <strong>NICHE</strong><br />
magazine, a widely known celebrity<br />
stylist, fashion and media personality.<br />
Himel attended Parson’s School of<br />
Design and trained under Project<br />
Runway’s Tim Gunn, then moved to Los<br />
Angeles and began his styling career,<br />
expanding his business across North<br />
America. Himel’s roster of celebrity<br />
clientele has included Jenny McCarthy,<br />
Giuliana Rancic, Pete Wentz, and<br />
Gabby Douglas. He’s best known for<br />
his signature CLOSET PURGE and now<br />
leverages the online landscape offering<br />
VIRTUAL STYLING SESSIONS.<br />
CONNECT WITH ERIC:<br />
website: erichimel.com<br />
instagram: @erichimel<br />
Whether you’re going<br />
to an intimate party, a<br />
dinner for two or a big<br />
bash, making a statement<br />
is always front of mind.<br />
Don’t get bogged down<br />
with typical New Year’s<br />
Eve clichés like glitter,<br />
high heels and tight<br />
dresses. There are other<br />
ways to ring in the New<br />
Year with everything<br />
from a jumpsuit to<br />
vintage-inspired jewelry,<br />
paired with show<br />
stopping boots and<br />
unique bags that let the<br />
world know, I have arrived!<br />
JUMPSUITS<br />
Easier than separates, a jumpsuit can<br />
be just as glamorous as a dress, if not<br />
more so. The key is the fabrication,<br />
cut, and pairing the right accessories.<br />
Choose metallics, velvets or satins to<br />
ensure that this piece is dressy enough<br />
for NYE. A dressy jumpsuit should<br />
also be tailored and show some skin<br />
be it your neck and collar bone, arms,<br />
shoulders or décolletage. Stick with<br />
a jumpsuit in monochromatic black,<br />
white or metallic to keep on point for<br />
the celebratory feel. Finish off this<br />
look with a statement earring and a<br />
dressy structured clutch. Sorry gals, a<br />
jumpsuit for NYE requires a heel.<br />
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Oscar de la Renta<br />
NYE Jumpsuit
Monses<br />
Modern Tuxedo<br />
LE SMOKING<br />
Yves Saint Laurent created ‘Le<br />
Smoking’ Suit in 1966 as an answer to<br />
a woman’s version of a men’s tuxedo.<br />
Since then, countless iterations<br />
and interpretations can be found.<br />
This iconic silhouette never goes<br />
out of <strong>style</strong> and will be a source of<br />
conversation at any NYE soirée!<br />
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Altuzarra<br />
Studded Cape<br />
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ACCESSORIES<br />
NYE accessories need to elevate your<br />
outfit. They should add glamour and<br />
luxe to whatever you are wearing.<br />
Think statements jewelry, crystal<br />
embellished minaudieres, sequin<br />
scarves and fur muffs!<br />
CHIC WARM COATS<br />
It will most likely be cold on NYE.<br />
Don’t throw on any old winter coat<br />
just to stay warm. Your outfit is the<br />
whole package and what you wear<br />
on top needs to be practical yet<br />
chic enough to compliment what is<br />
underneath. No puffers here. Think<br />
wool capes, faux-fur or shearling.<br />
SHOW STOPPING BOOTS<br />
Weather can make it tricky on NYE<br />
to feel sexy in the shoe department<br />
while still keeping your piggies and<br />
your gams protected and warm. Opt<br />
for a bootie or better yet, an OTK<br />
boot that will cover your entire leg.<br />
The trick here is to choose a <strong>style</strong><br />
and material that says ‘Party’ such<br />
as satin, metallic, velvet, appliqués<br />
or a sculptural heel. This is the one<br />
night you may need to pick <strong>style</strong> over<br />
comfort and wear a heel.<br />
Alexander McQueen<br />
Horn Heeled Boots<br />
ERIC’S NYE STYLE TIPS:<br />
DO get your hair done, but also be realistic about the weather.<br />
A blowout for curly hair won’t last the night on a damp evening.<br />
DO choose a nail color that you wouldn’t typically wear. NYE is<br />
the one night that you can be over-the-top with your mani.<br />
DO wear the sheerest of sheer hose if you will be hopping<br />
between parties in frigid weather. They will allow you to wear a<br />
sexy dress while keeping your legs warm.<br />
DO wear a chic, yet warm coat. You want to make an entrance,<br />
but not do it shivering.<br />
Judith Leiber<br />
Lipstick Clutch<br />
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FLEETING<br />
BEAUTY OF<br />
AMSTERDAM<br />
Scotch & Soda Fall-Winter <strong>2017</strong> takes inspiration from an architectural ‘find’ – a symbol for globe<br />
trotting and world discovery back in 1912...<br />
Still standing grand today, Amsterdam’s ‘Het Scheepvaarthuis’<br />
or ‘Shipping House’, ignites this brand’s seasonal stories and themes.<br />
The creative team wandered the corridors of this maritime HQ, drawing on the building’s design -<br />
reimagining its leading nautical<br />
characters for a rich and opulent Fall-Winter <strong>2017</strong> collection.<br />
“We are explorers, captains, even sea bandits this FW17. These<br />
characters lend us heaps of beautiful design cues. We also<br />
draw inspiration from countries furthest from ours – that’s<br />
what the beginning of shipping was all about – finding new<br />
beauty and combining it with the best ideas and craft from<br />
back home in Amsterdam.”<br />
Marlou van Engelen, Creative Director Scotch & Soda<br />
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Photographer<br />
ELISABETH TOLL<br />
Director<br />
FLEUR FORTUNE<br />
Stylist<br />
MARLOU VAN ENGELEN<br />
Hair/Makeup<br />
SUZANNE VERBEEK<br />
EVA COOPER<br />
Models<br />
JESSICA LUOSTARINEN<br />
(FINLAND)<br />
CALIN SITAR (ROMANIA)<br />
JUSTINE GENEAU<br />
(GERMANY)<br />
TY AKINTAYO (FRANCE)<br />
Shoot Location<br />
ON THE UNINHABITED<br />
AMSTERDAM ISLAND<br />
(ALSO KNOWN AS<br />
AMSTERDAMØYA IN<br />
NORWEGIAN -<br />
HALFWAY BETWEEN<br />
NORWAY AND THE NORTH<br />
POLE.<br />
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Scotch & Soda FW17 is a collection<br />
in which nautical references are<br />
reimagined as contemporary <strong>style</strong><br />
statements throughout: a double<br />
breasted waistcoat gets a new<br />
longer length, sheer tops get<br />
voluminous ruffles inspired by the seas<br />
and explorer’s cable knits are given<br />
new edge with directional colorblocking.<br />
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Outerwear shines in everything from<br />
quilted jackets to parkas with tie-cord<br />
finishes and an elegant double –<br />
breasted peacoat with nods to a<br />
nautical theme.<br />
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Scotch & Soda are inspired by the<br />
world and curated by Amsterdam.<br />
A team of passionate discoverers<br />
and collectors, scouring the globe<br />
for that painting, poem, vintage<br />
piece, ruin, or artifact that sparks our<br />
never-ending curiosity. Treasures<br />
uncovered on worldly wanders are<br />
poured into collections and<br />
signature looks that clash eras,<br />
classics, places of inspiration,<br />
meshing unexpected fabrics and<br />
patterns. It all begins in their canalside<br />
design studio in a former church<br />
in the heart of Amsterdam.<br />
scotch-soda.com<br />
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*HOME<br />
BEAUTY<br />
FASHION<br />
LIFESTYLE<br />
WELLNESS<br />
GIFTS FOR HIM<br />
GIFTS FOR YOU<br />
LUXURY GOODS<br />
STOCKING STUFFERS<br />
Welcome to the <strong>2017</strong> holiday<br />
gift giving guide. We’ve curated<br />
24 pages of beautiful things<br />
that you’ll want to wrap up<br />
for everyone near and dear<br />
in your life - and maybe a<br />
little something for you too!<br />
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TRESOR RARE INTENSIVE RECOVERY<br />
JAPANESE BINCHOTAN ZUMI MASK<br />
tresor-rare.com, $5,000.00<br />
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN<br />
SO KATE POINTY TOE PUMP<br />
nordstrom.com, $928.00<br />
VALMONT L’ELIXIR<br />
DES GLACIERS MASQUE<br />
MAJESTUEUX VOTRE VISAGE<br />
boutiquevalmont.com, $550.00<br />
TWG TEA<br />
TEA SET WITH GOLD TEAPOT<br />
vansingdg.com, $550.00<br />
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TIFFANY VICTORIA<br />
KEY PENDANT<br />
tiffany.ca, $14,200<br />
MARIA CASTELLI<br />
BRYANT IN BLACK TOSCANA FUR<br />
mariacastelli.com, $560.00<br />
BULGARI<br />
SERPENTI WATCH<br />
bulgari.com, $6,250<br />
LA PRAIRIE<br />
SKIN CAVIAR LUXURY GIFT SET<br />
holtrenfrew.com, $1,200<br />
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GEOX MELDI<br />
ABX ANKLE BOOTS<br />
shopgeox.com, $250.00<br />
LUHTA BEA PARKA<br />
WADDED SOFTSHELL JACKET<br />
luhta.com, enquire<br />
SCOTCH & SODA<br />
STAR PIN SAILOR CAP<br />
scotch-soda.com, $75.00<br />
LINDO F-<br />
RASPBERRY CABLE TOQUE<br />
lindof.com, from $99.00<br />
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SCOTCH & SODA<br />
LEATHER CAPTAIN GLOVES<br />
scotch-soda.com, $98.00<br />
STS BLUE<br />
BOYFRIEND DENIM JACKET<br />
stsblue.com, $69.00<br />
R Y U<br />
TOUGH TIGHT - HIRISE<br />
ryu.ca, $100.00<br />
CALL IT SPRING<br />
LARERRACIEN BOOTS<br />
callitspring.com, $59.99<br />
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KAMIK BOOTS<br />
ROGUE9<br />
kamik.com, $160.00<br />
BIRKS BEE<br />
CHIC MOTHER-OF-PEARL AND<br />
BLACK ONYX DROP PENDANT<br />
maisonbirks.com, $1395.00<br />
KARL LAGERFELD PARIS<br />
LACE SLEEVELESS SHIFT DRESS<br />
thebay.com, $189.00<br />
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STS BLUE<br />
EMMA ANKLE<br />
SKINNY JEANS<br />
nordstrom.com, $67.00<br />
TORY BURCH<br />
CIRCLE LOGO<br />
STUD EARRINGS<br />
nordstrom.com, $105.00
BENCH<br />
EASY COAT<br />
thebay.com, $179.00<br />
CIRQUE<br />
CONVERTIBLE NECKLACE<br />
foxyoriginals.com, $50.00<br />
SCOTCH & SODA<br />
SOFT FLUFFY CARDIGAN<br />
scotch-soda.com, $245.00<br />
BURBERRY<br />
MY BURBERRY BLACK PARFUM<br />
thebay.com, $145.00<br />
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POPPY & PEONIES<br />
LET’S MAKE-UP COSMETIC CASE<br />
poppyandpeonies.com, $39.00<br />
REDAVID HAIR<br />
ORCHID OIL COLLECTION<br />
redavidhair.com, starting at $14.00<br />
CAUDALIE<br />
MAKE-UP ARTISTS SET<br />
caudalie.com, $59.00<br />
ULTIMATE SKIN SPA<br />
FACIAL CLEANSING SYSTEM<br />
vanityplanet.com, $116.00<br />
MARC-CAIN MYSTERIOUSLY NO.1<br />
EAU DE PARFUM 40ML<br />
marc-cain.com, $75.00<br />
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PLUME<br />
LASH & BROW<br />
ENHANCING SERUM<br />
plumescience.com, $95.00<br />
OSIS+<br />
DUST IT TEXTURE<br />
ulta.com, $28.00<br />
BLONDME<br />
TONE ENHANCING SHAMPOO<br />
amazon.com, $28.00<br />
EMINENCE RED CARPET READY<br />
INSTANT FX GIFT SET<br />
eminenceorganics.com , $95.00<br />
CRYSTAL HARMONY BATH SALTS<br />
crystalhills.com, $54.00<br />
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NEOSTRATA<br />
GLYCOLIC RENEWAL<br />
SMOOTHING LOTION<br />
neostrata.ca, $42.00<br />
VIBE - PROFESSIONAL VIBRATING<br />
FLAT IRONROSE GOLD<br />
vanityplanet.com, $76.00<br />
VIVISCAL GORGEOUS GROWTH<br />
DENSIFYING SHAMPOO &<br />
DENSIFYING CONDITIONER<br />
vanityplanet.com, $19.99 each<br />
ZORAH BIOCOSMÉTIQUES<br />
LIPSTICK<br />
zorahbiocosmetiques.com, $21.99<br />
CLARINS<br />
SUPER RESTORATIVE TREATMENT ESSENCE<br />
clarins.ca, $58.00<br />
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LIERAC SEBOLOGIE<br />
IMPERFECTIONS CORRECTION<br />
lierac.ca, $35.00<br />
SHU UEMURA X SUPER MARIO<br />
BROS CLEANSING OIL SHAMPOO<br />
shuuemura.ca, $56.00<br />
EMINENCE<br />
VANILLA LATTE<br />
TINTED MOISTURIZER<br />
eminenceorganics.com, $48.00<br />
8 FACES BOUNDLESS SOLID OIL<br />
8facesbeauty.com, $88.00<br />
VIVIER<br />
PHARMA GRENZCINE SERUM<br />
vivierpharma.com, $305.00<br />
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PLUME<br />
NOURISH & DEFINE BROW POMADE<br />
plumescience.com, $38.00<br />
BLEND & BOOST<br />
CUSTOMIZE BLENDED FACE CREAM<br />
blendandboost.com , from $150.00<br />
KERASTASE<br />
MASQUE CHROMATIQUE<br />
kerastase.ca, $68.00<br />
GARNIER<br />
SKINACTIVE MOISTURE RESCUE<br />
garnier.ca, $12.99<br />
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NYX - LIPPIE COUNTDOWN ADVENT CALENDAR<br />
nyxcosmetics.ca, $65.00
DERMABLEND<br />
COMPACT SETTING POWDER<br />
dermablend.com, $27.00<br />
PHYTO PARIS<br />
PHYTOMILLESIME BEAUTY CONCENTRATE<br />
phyto-canada.ca, $45.00<br />
SCHWARTZKOPF<br />
FIBREPLEX NO.3 BOND MAINTAINER<br />
schwarzkopf-professional.ca, $ only at salons<br />
BIOLAGE R.A.W.<br />
FRIZZ CONTROL SPRAY<br />
ulta.com, $14.00<br />
PALETTE<br />
PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP BRUSH COLLECTION<br />
vanityplanet.com, $127.00<br />
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IROBOT ROOMBA 980 WIFI<br />
CONNECTED VACUUMING ROBOT<br />
bestbuy.ca, $1099.99<br />
DE’LONGHI<br />
LIVENZA ALL-DAY GRILL<br />
delonghi.com, $303.99<br />
LECREUSET 3.3L<br />
ROUND FRENCH OVEN<br />
lecreuset.ca, $340.00<br />
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MEDIFLOW<br />
WATERBASE® ELITE PILLOW<br />
bedbathandbeyond.ca, $69.99<br />
HEAVEN SPA<br />
RENEWAL TREATMENT<br />
heavenspa.ca, $125.00<br />
SILK ROAD TEA<br />
HOLIDAY SURVIVAL KIT<br />
silkroadteastore.com, $75.96<br />
BRAUN<br />
MULTIQUICK 9 HAND BLENDER<br />
braunhousehold.com, $249.00<br />
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DE’LONGHI DEDICA PUMP<br />
ESPRESSO MACHINE<br />
delonghi.com, $309.99<br />
CILQUE<br />
SILK PILLOWCASE<br />
cilque.com, $69.00<br />
IPHONE X<br />
apple.com, from $1319.00<br />
BREVILLE THE SMART WAFFLE 4 SLICE<br />
thebay.com, $299.99<br />
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BREVILLE THE SMART<br />
OVEN AIR<br />
breville.com, $599.95<br />
L G<br />
4K HDR SMART TV - 65”<br />
lg.com, $7999.99<br />
BYOURBED.COM<br />
MINT EYELASH SHEETS<br />
byourbed.com, $64.00<br />
DYSON<br />
IRON/FUCHSIA<br />
dysoncanada.ca, $499.99<br />
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COLMAR<br />
BUCKLER SKI JACKET<br />
colmar.it, $1433.00<br />
KAMIK BOOTS<br />
GRIFFON<br />
kamik.com, $105.00<br />
BRADFORD WATCH COMPANY<br />
THE TAYLOR<br />
bradfordwatchco.com, $125.00<br />
SIDE BY SIDE<br />
POWER PACK<br />
sidebysidegear.com, $39.00<br />
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BLACK BROWN<br />
1826 BASEBALL JACKET<br />
thebay.com, $199.00<br />
ZENDURE<br />
A5 PORTABLE CHARGER<br />
amazon.com, $52.95<br />
PAUL HEWITT<br />
ANCHOR BRACELET<br />
paul-hewitt.com, $59.90<br />
RYU ETHOS<br />
PULLOVER HOODIE<br />
ryu.ca, $153.00<br />
NATIVE<br />
MONACO MID CANVAS<br />
nativeshoes.com, $105.00<br />
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GUNNAR<br />
AXIAL COMPUTER EYEWEAR<br />
gunnar.com, $59.99<br />
SONDRE<br />
TRAVEL PILLOW<br />
sondretravel.com, $24.95<br />
MARSHALL STOCKWELL PORTABLE<br />
BLUETOOTH SPEAKER<br />
chapters.indigo.ca, $299.95<br />
PICTAR<br />
DSLR YOUR IPHONE<br />
mymiggo.com, $99.99<br />
EASTERN COLLECTIVE<br />
APPLE LIGHTNING CABLES<br />
easterncollective.com, $19.95<br />
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PRORASO<br />
BEARD CARE GIFT SET<br />
shoppersdrugmart.ca, $34.99<br />
TRANSCEND<br />
DRIVEPRO 520 DASHCAM<br />
amazon.com, $168.99<br />
JACK BLACK<br />
CORE COLLECTION<br />
getjackblack.ca, $65.00<br />
SPLAT<br />
FLEXIBLE TRIPOD<br />
mymiggo.com, $19.99<br />
BYRED CANOE<br />
VIMY SHOULDER BAG<br />
chapters.indigo.ca, $39.99<br />
SWISS STAY<br />
STAINLESS STEEL COLLAR STAYS<br />
swissstays.com, $25.00<br />
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KONJAC<br />
SPONGE BY DEW PUFF<br />
dewpuff.com, $8.00 each<br />
GARNIER<br />
SHEET MASK<br />
walmart.ca, $3.28 each<br />
CAUDALIE<br />
HAND AND NAIL CREAM<br />
caudalie.com, $14.00<br />
200 WOMEN: WHO WILL CHANGE THE<br />
WAY YOU SEE THE WORLD<br />
chapters.indigo.ca, $49.00<br />
JOHN FRIEDA<br />
LUXURIOUS VOLUME SHAMPOO<br />
walmart.ca, $9.72<br />
MIYU<br />
DE-STRESS MI BEAUTY MIST<br />
miyubeauty.com, $34.00<br />
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JERGENS<br />
NATURAL GLOW MOISTURIZER<br />
walmart.ca, $7.98
GARNIER<br />
NOURISHING MASK<br />
garnierusa.com, $6.99<br />
GAIAM<br />
TOELESS YOGA SOCKS<br />
gaiam.com, $9.98<br />
SKINCEUTICALS<br />
GENTLE CLEANSER<br />
skinceuticals.com, $34.00<br />
FIRST, WE BRUNCH:<br />
REBECCA WELLMAN<br />
chapters.indigo.ca, $27.00<br />
SLAY THE FAME GAME<br />
RACHEL MCCORD<br />
amazon.com, $16.95<br />
LELO SONA<br />
VIBRATOR<br />
lelo.com, $129.00<br />
LE PETIT MARSEILLAIS<br />
GENTLE SHOWER CREME COTTON MILK & POPPY<br />
walmart.ca, $3.97<br />
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FASHION<br />
FORWARD<br />
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outside<br />
The holiday season is possibly the one time of year where anything goes<br />
when it comes to fashion. This year, think outside the box with new takes on<br />
a classic coat dress, pants that sparkle and seasonal <strong>style</strong> that will have you<br />
partying every night of the week!<br />
Photographer<br />
ANASTASIA FURSOVA<br />
MODEL<br />
ANASTASIA VITSKOP<br />
Stylist<br />
JULIA TERENTYEVA<br />
Hair/Makeup<br />
OLYA STATKEVICH<br />
LUSYA DYUK<br />
LIGHT SMART STUDIO<br />
THE LOOK<br />
opposite page & issue cover: White holiday blouse<br />
and black sequin pants, Osman. Sandals, Stuart<br />
Weitzman.<br />
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THE LOOKS<br />
above and left: Black holiday dress, Amen Couture.<br />
Glitter sandals, Oscar Tive.<br />
this page, right: Modern belted blazer, Barbara Bui.<br />
Shoes, Stuart Weitzman.<br />
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THE LOOKS<br />
this page, left: White NYE shirt,<br />
Kenzo. Black leather pants,<br />
Barbara Bui.<br />
opposite page & this page,<br />
bottom: <strong>Holiday</strong> jacket and<br />
pants, Capucci. Sandals, Stuart<br />
Weitzman.<br />
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PURCHASED FOR $18,000 IN 1877 BY CHARLES LEWIS TIFFANY,<br />
THE TIFFANY DIAMOND WAS ONCE OFFERED FOR SALE IN 1972 FOR $5 MILLION ,<br />
THE EQUIVALENT OF $28.5 MILLION DOLLARS TODAY.<br />
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THE<br />
TIFFANY<br />
DIAMOND<br />
In 1837, Charles Lewis Tiffany,<br />
just twenty five years old,<br />
borrowed one thousand<br />
dollars from his father and<br />
opened a stationary and fancy<br />
goods store with partner, John B.<br />
Young, at 259 Broadway in New<br />
York City. It is here that American<br />
<strong>style</strong> would be defined. Designs<br />
that were elegant and timeless,<br />
they began with silverware and<br />
quickly moved into jewelry design.<br />
In 1886 Tiffany & Co. introduced the<br />
engagement ring as we know it today<br />
— the Tiffany® Setting —and the<br />
company prospered like never before.<br />
By the 20th century Tiffany & Co. was<br />
America’s finest and most renowned<br />
merchant of jewels, timepieces and<br />
luxury household accessories. They<br />
had over one thousand employees, and<br />
shops in London, Paris, and Geneva.<br />
With the legacy set in motion, Tiffany<br />
designers have continued to impress<br />
new standards and revolutionize the<br />
jewelry industry for two centuries.<br />
Their collections have always<br />
effectively captured the essence of the<br />
times and have been an undeniable<br />
representation of glamour and luxury.<br />
None more famous or awe inspiring<br />
than the Tiffany Diamond.<br />
One of the largest and finest fancy<br />
yellow diamonds in the world, the<br />
Tiffany Diamond has become a<br />
symbol of the highest standards of<br />
quality and craftsmanship established<br />
with the founding of Tiffany & Co.<br />
over eight generations ago. The<br />
287.42-carat stone was purchased by<br />
Charles Lewis Tiffany for $18,000.<br />
The stone’s acquisition solidified Mr.<br />
Tiffany’s reputation as the “King of<br />
Diamonds” and made his enterprise<br />
the world’s diamond authority.<br />
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Charles Lewis Tiffany purchases<br />
the stone and sends it to Paris<br />
where it is cut to 128.54 carats.<br />
Officially named the Tiffany<br />
Diamond, it is deemed one of the<br />
world’s largest and finest fancy<br />
yellow diamonds.<br />
Tiffany and its magnificent Diamond receive top<br />
honors at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo.<br />
1877 1893 1955<br />
1878 1901 19<br />
A rough diamond of 287.42 carats is discovered in the<br />
Kimberley mines of South Africa.<br />
The Diamond highlights Tiffany’s exhibit at the Chicago World’s Columbian Exposition.<br />
In its only appearance in Tiffany’s Fifth Avenue windows, the<br />
Diamond is placed in the hands of a gold wire angel for a holiday<br />
display by famed window designer Gene Moore. The bright<br />
and shining stone could easily be seen from across the street.<br />
The rough stone was brought to Paris,<br />
where Tiffany’s chief gemologist, Dr.<br />
George Frederick Kunz, supervised<br />
the cutting of the diamond into a<br />
cushion-shape brilliant weighing<br />
128.54 carats with an unprecedented<br />
82 facets—24 more facets than the<br />
traditional 58-facet brilliant cut. The<br />
stone is just over an inch wide and<br />
seven-eighths of an inch from top to<br />
bottom.<br />
CUT TO ENHANCE ITS BEAUTY AND<br />
RADIANT COLOR RATHER THAN<br />
SIZE, THE DIAMOND SPARKLES AS<br />
IF LIT BY AN INNER FLAME.<br />
The Tiffany Diamond was the<br />
highlight of the jeweler’s awardwinning<br />
exhibits at the great world’s<br />
fairs, including the 1893 World’s<br />
Colombian Exposition in Chicago;<br />
the 1901 Pan-American Exposition<br />
in Buffalo, New York; the 1933-34<br />
Century of Progress in Chicago; and<br />
the 1939-40 World’s Fair in New York.<br />
Later appearances included De Beers’<br />
100th anniversary celebration in<br />
Kimberley, South Africa in 1971;<br />
the re-opening of Tiffany’s stores in<br />
London in 1986 and Tokyo in 1996;<br />
and the 2006 Bejeweled by Tiffany<br />
exhibition at Somerset House in<br />
London.<br />
The diamond has appeared in the<br />
windows of the Fifth Avenue flagship<br />
store on one occasion. Tiffany’s<br />
renowned window designer Gene<br />
Moore placed the diamond in the<br />
hands of a floating gold wire angel for<br />
a 1955 holiday display. Passersby were<br />
amazed to see that the diamond was<br />
clearly visible from across the street.<br />
Many people have asked if the Tiffany<br />
Diamond is for sale. Indeed, it once<br />
was. Tiffany’s November 17, 1972<br />
advertisement in The New York Times<br />
wittily announced the un-set stone<br />
could be purchased for $5,000,000<br />
(the equivalent of $25,800,000 today).<br />
The offer, however, was good for 24<br />
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Jean Schlumberger’s Ribbon Rosette necklace is<br />
set with the Diamond and worn by Audrey Hepburn ®<br />
in publicity photographs for the film Breakfast at<br />
Tiffany’s. Hepburn later wrote of the gem in a letter<br />
to Tiffany & Co., borrowing the words of John Keats:<br />
“A thing of beauty is a joy forever.”<br />
A Jean Schlumberger retrospective<br />
at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs<br />
in Paris features the Diamond in his<br />
“Bird on a Rock” setting.<br />
1972 2006<br />
1995<br />
For the 175th anniversary of Tiffany’s<br />
61<br />
founding, the Diamond is reset in<br />
a magnificent necklace of dazzling<br />
white diamonds. After appearing at<br />
anniversary celebrations around the<br />
world, the Diamond in its brilliant<br />
new setting returns to its permanent<br />
place of honor on the Main Floor of<br />
Tiffany’s Fifth Avenue store.<br />
2012<br />
In a witty ad placed in The New York<br />
Times, Tiffany announces that the<br />
Diamond may be purchased<br />
for $5,000,000 (the equivalent of<br />
$25,800,000 today) within a<br />
24-hour period.<br />
The Diamond appears as part of a<br />
celebration of the National Gem Collection<br />
at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of<br />
Natural History in Washington, D.C.<br />
hours and whether for reasons of thrift<br />
or disbelief, there were no buyers.<br />
ONLY TWO WOMEN HAVE EVER<br />
WORN THE TIFFANY DIAMOND.<br />
Mrs. Mary Whitehouse wore a lavish<br />
necklace set with the diamond for<br />
the 1957 Tiffany Ball in Newport,<br />
Rhode Island; and Audrey Hepburn®<br />
wore a Jean Schlumberger necklace<br />
of diamond ribbons surrounding the<br />
diamond in publicity photographs for<br />
the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany’s.<br />
Schlumberger also designed the now<br />
famous Bird on a Rock in which the<br />
diamond was mounted for the 1995<br />
Schlumberger retrospective at the<br />
Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris.<br />
For Tiffany’s 175th anniversary in<br />
2012 this priceless gem was reset in<br />
a magnificent necklace of dazzling<br />
white diamonds, totaling over 120<br />
carats. The necklace was a year in the<br />
making, and became the centerpiece<br />
of anniversary celebrations in Tokyo,<br />
Beijing, Dubai and New York City.<br />
Returning to its permanent place of<br />
honor on the Main Floor of Tiffany’s<br />
Fifth Avenue store, the necklace<br />
ushered the Tiffany Diamond into a<br />
brilliant new era, with utmost respect<br />
for the stone and its great legacy.<br />
TIFFANY & CO., T&CO. and TIFFANY are trademarks of Tiffany<br />
and Company. Audrey Hepburn® Trademark and Likeness Licensed by<br />
Licensing Artists LLC for Sean Ferrer and Luca Dotti.<br />
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HOME SCENTS<br />
[for the] HOLIDAYS<br />
by TRACEY DRAKE<br />
Beautiful, natural scents in your home this season<br />
can help reduce Christmas chaos and create a<br />
welcoming fragrance for your guests. These are<br />
my five tried-and-true holiday favorites including<br />
room sprays, unique candles and diffusers.<br />
[editor’s edition]<br />
NEST FRAGRANCES<br />
FESTIVE PETITE DIFFUSER TRIO<br />
nestfragrances.com<br />
Limited edition holiday gift set with three mini sized<br />
reed diffusers in three amazing fragrances - Sugar<br />
Cookie, Birchwood Pine and <strong>Holiday</strong>! $75.00<br />
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SAJE NATURAL WELLNESS<br />
HOLIDAY AIR SPRAY SET<br />
www.saje.com<br />
Keep your home fresh and inviting with four air<br />
sprays: Airoma Loo for the bathroom, Safe Air<br />
to clear unwanted aromas, Sugar Plum Fairy to<br />
sweeten your holiday space and Tree Scents to<br />
celebrate the season. $39.95<br />
DRINK WICKS CANDLE CO.<br />
NO.3 LONDON DRY GIN CANDLE<br />
drinkwicks.com<br />
An elegant, upscale 23oz. spirit bottle is transformed<br />
into a display worthy soy-wax candle with a cherry wood<br />
wick, more than 95 hours of burn time and a decadent<br />
Vanilla Sandalwood scent! Perfect gift for the gin lover<br />
or hard to buy for man on your list! $28.99<br />
OOJRA<br />
CHRISTMAS TREE DIFFUSER<br />
oojra.com<br />
An essential oil reed diffuser with the scent<br />
of a Christmas tree. A warm, earthy, and<br />
spicy scent that combines the forest with<br />
the sweet spices of cinnamon, cloves, vanilla<br />
and nutmeg. It is warming, grounding, and<br />
calming. $39.99<br />
MADEIRA CANDLE CO.<br />
GOLD ACE CANDLE<br />
madeiracandle.co<br />
Who doesn’t want a sweet smelling reminder<br />
of a signature moment! This handcrafted,<br />
luxury scented candle is an upcycled luxury<br />
Champagne bottle transformed into a handpoured,<br />
custom candle. 650ML with 75<br />
burning hours. $75.00<br />
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#<strong>NICHE</strong>NATURAL<br />
HOLIDAY GLAM. NATURALLY<br />
It’s the most wonderful time of the year.<br />
When we can wear sequins and party dresses<br />
freely, experiment with our makeup and GET<br />
GLAMOROUS!<br />
Time for the 3 G’s – GLITZ + GLAM + GREEN<br />
It is important to start with the right base. Here<br />
are some faves for the season, great to glam you<br />
up or gifting to your glammy BFF. It’s important<br />
to have fun this winter season. Take a chance<br />
on something new. Great example, my Elate<br />
Freedom Blue liquid eyeliner is a staple for me.<br />
I never wear it that I don’t get a compliment and<br />
usually the comment, “I could never wear that!”.<br />
Why not? Tis the season, time to have some fun.<br />
DANA’S<br />
#1 PICK<br />
ELATE CLEAN COSMETICS<br />
LIQUID EYELINE – FREEDOM<br />
(BLUE) AND SPRY (GREEN)<br />
elatecosmetics.ca<br />
Use individually or for extra flair together,<br />
I absolutely adore these vibrant colors, the<br />
electric blue and bright green. The bold hues<br />
add adventure and fun! Easy to apply and<br />
gentle on my sensitive eye lids, the clean liner<br />
is perfect for the day to evening look. VEGAN<br />
EMINENCE ORGANIC SKINCARE<br />
TINTED MOISTURIZER SPF 25<br />
eminenceorganics.com<br />
Amazing for all skin types. Despite being<br />
fair I love the Caramel Latte, which also acts<br />
as a bronzer. Even though it’s winter, it is<br />
still important to continue with your sun<br />
protection. This has an SPF 25. It doesn’t clog<br />
pores and is full of antioxidants. Makes my<br />
skin look luxe! ORGANIC<br />
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DANA HUTCHINGS<br />
is a business woman, writer, TV media personality<br />
and self-professed glamazon who found out<br />
the hard way what happens when you are not<br />
intentional about what you put on your skin. Read<br />
about Dana’s Journey to Natural Skin Care and<br />
Cosmetics on our website at www.<strong>NICHE</strong>.<strong>style</strong><br />
ZORAH BIOCOSMETIQUES<br />
LIP GLOSS IN LEA<br />
zorahbiocosmetiques.com<br />
Two words: Argan Oil. The properties of this<br />
oil are anti-aging and so good for the body and<br />
skin. This lip gloss not only looks great and<br />
brings that perfect pop of color. It moisturizes<br />
and nourishes my lips as well. ORGANIC<br />
MIYU TEAS & BEAUTY<br />
HYDRATING ROSE<br />
SERUM MIST<br />
miyubeauty.com<br />
This Rose mist smells amazing<br />
and helps skin absorb other<br />
moisturizers and products.<br />
Hydrates skin, especially in<br />
the winter season with dry<br />
air. It is also perfect for travel.<br />
Antioxidants-rich goji berries<br />
and mangosteen help us to stay looking young<br />
and fabulous all year round! NATURAL<br />
100% PURE<br />
BRIGHT EYES MASK<br />
100percentpure.com<br />
The perfect morning after the office party<br />
starter. Works like magic - caffeinated<br />
under eye patches will amaze you. Brightens<br />
and treats puffiness with organic aloe water.<br />
Ready for your next party quickly! VEGAN<br />
JACK BLACK<br />
MOISTURE THERAPY LIP BALM<br />
getjackblack.com<br />
So good for your lips or for that man in your life!<br />
Perfect for relieving winter dry, chapped lips. In<br />
black tea with SPF 25, Shea Butter Vitamin E,<br />
provides instant relief with also protecting against<br />
sun damage. Enjoy kissable lips! NATURAL<br />
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fashiontravels<br />
THE ARTISAN JEWELER<br />
& HER BALINESE<br />
CRYSTAL JOURNEY<br />
by Sylvia Tennant<br />
<strong>NICHE</strong> columnist, jewelry designer<br />
and unapologetic fashionista, Sylvia<br />
Tennant created her newest crystal<br />
jewelry collection, and <strong>NICHE</strong><br />
has the exclusive story that began<br />
with an inspirational journey to<br />
the Indonesian island of Bali, and<br />
concludes in this issue with the<br />
fulfillment of a dream...<br />
When I think back to the beginning<br />
of this process, the suggestion of<br />
sharing my journey to readers felt<br />
daunting. There were days when<br />
the pressure of creating trendconscious,<br />
unique and timeless<br />
jewelry was slightly crippling. I kept<br />
reminding myself that flying across<br />
the world to create my art is normal,<br />
to me. All of the little moments –<br />
the warm smiles and laughter of<br />
market vendors, the freedom of<br />
ripping through rice fields on my<br />
scooter, the smell of a meal during a<br />
torrential downpour – these are the<br />
memories that make it all worth it.<br />
Designing a collection, like any<br />
large-scale creative project, is a<br />
timely process that includes waves<br />
of varied emotions. In my case, the<br />
inaugural rush of nerves and doubt<br />
while sketching and gem buying<br />
leads to relief as I submit plans to my<br />
silversmith. This momentary pause<br />
for joy and relaxation is broken like<br />
a dam when samples arrive and<br />
the game of minuscule alteration<br />
begins. Stones are switched, bands<br />
are thinned by millimeters, and<br />
chain is re-cut until it feels like I<br />
could wear the pieces forever. In<br />
these moments, my intuition kicks<br />
into overdrive.<br />
DESIGNING A COLLECTION IS A<br />
TIMELY PROCESS THAT INCLUDES<br />
WAVES OF VARIED EMOTIONS<br />
Approving final designs is a release<br />
of much more than sketches and<br />
samples. After the exhilaration<br />
of establishing production in an<br />
unfamiliar place, it was time to<br />
leave Ubud and retreat to a world<br />
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of glorious distraction along the<br />
coast. Vastly different from the<br />
central jungles that had become<br />
familiar, Seminyak is a truly unique<br />
shopping, foodie, and party mecca.<br />
There is an unapologetic vibrancy<br />
to this scene that entices one’s<br />
curiosity and sends my bohemian<br />
heart soaring. The Prisoners of<br />
Saint Petersburg, an ever-evolving<br />
women’s fashion and accessories<br />
store, was a refreshing find in my<br />
search for a beautiful dress (also an<br />
excellent stop for lovers of curated<br />
prints, vintage-inspired sunglasses,<br />
and one-of-a-few pieces).<br />
Tucked away from the everpresent<br />
purr of commotion is Alila<br />
Seminyak, where I morphed into<br />
the next phase of my trip: beach<br />
mode. My face was met with the<br />
smells of paradise and salt water<br />
in their vast, open-air reception,<br />
which is both architecturally<br />
minimalist and opulent. In<br />
addition to the expansive suites and<br />
manicured grounds, Alila offers<br />
multiple unique aspects that make<br />
this property notably excellent.<br />
The concierge team extends an<br />
impressive list of offerings, tailored<br />
to their guests’ individual interests<br />
and priorities. My stay included a<br />
hands-on lesson on the traditions<br />
of Balinese culture in an ancient<br />
temple situated in the middle of<br />
their property, and finished with a<br />
sunset dinner at the newly launched<br />
(and highly recommended) Seasalt.<br />
This trip would not be complete<br />
without showing my mom the<br />
southern shore of Bali’s epic<br />
coastline. We traveled south on a<br />
winding road to our final destination<br />
– Karma Kandara. Designed<br />
with considerate appreciation of<br />
the land, the surroundings are<br />
dominated by staggered limestone<br />
cliffs that rise above the Indian<br />
Ocean. It is here that we steeped our<br />
senses in the slow pleasures of villa<br />
life, relishing the final days with<br />
sessions in the luxurious spa huts<br />
and soaks in our private pool. My<br />
brother and his friends popped in<br />
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from Vietnam, which really put our<br />
ample three-story, four-bedroom<br />
villa and lush grounds to good use.<br />
On our last day, we wandered past<br />
monkeys, valleys, and viewpoints<br />
on a walkway that led to a tram,<br />
which brought us to the beach club.<br />
The collection would have to be<br />
delivered here, in the final hours<br />
of our trip. This of course was<br />
not planned, however the nervewracking<br />
delay that always seems to<br />
follow creative processes was well<br />
worth the wait.<br />
The first glimpse of the collection<br />
was met with celebratory cocktails<br />
and group hugs, yet this creative<br />
pilgrimage is just one spoke in a<br />
wheel that continues to roll my<br />
business forward. Looking ahead,<br />
this chapter is simply a draft - one I<br />
will rewrite each year in an attempt<br />
to perfect the process.<br />
But for now, I am at peace, finally<br />
holding a physical manifestation of<br />
my ideas in my hands.<br />
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SUBTLE CRYSTAL JEWELRY FOR THE MODERN BOHÈME<br />
VANCOUVER, CANADA<br />
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face time.<br />
ME. PART THREE.<br />
I’m taking an honest and inside look at<br />
the world of modern anti-aging, and<br />
over four issues of <strong>NICHE</strong> magazine, I<br />
will share my personal experience with<br />
several facial rejuvenation treatments<br />
under the care of world renowned<br />
dermatologist and anti-aging expert<br />
Dr. Mark Lupin of Cosmedica.<br />
by Tracey Drake<br />
I am now more than six months into<br />
my treatments, and it’s the holidays!<br />
My skin is looks so much better -<br />
firmer with reduced pores, smoother<br />
with a subtle glow and my lines and<br />
wrinkles have diminished, but I still<br />
feel like myself - only with a rested<br />
and rejuvenated look.<br />
In the final installment of this<br />
series (coming Winter 2018), I will<br />
be sharing my honest take on the<br />
journey, and how it has helped my<br />
skin and shaped my day-to-day life<br />
- including before and after photos.<br />
HEADING SOMEWHERE SUNNY<br />
FOR YOUR HOLIDAY VACATION?<br />
Great! For this issue, I am sharing<br />
what I have learned from Dr. Mark<br />
Lupin and his exceptional team at<br />
Cosmedica about sun care. Perhaps<br />
you want to prevent premature<br />
aging? Maybe you just want to know<br />
how to care for your skin when you<br />
get to that Caribbean beach!<br />
It is estimated that 90% of the signs<br />
of skin aging are due to excessive<br />
sun exposure. This can lead to<br />
premature aging with early wrinkles,<br />
a sallow, dull skin color, dehydrated<br />
skin and both brown sun spots and<br />
red dilated veins. Cosmedica offers<br />
a comprehensive approach to sun<br />
damage with the aim of not only<br />
improving the look of the skin but<br />
also helping with healthier skin.<br />
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Dr. Lupin’s four recommendations<br />
for sun protection (beyond a hat,<br />
shade, clothing and sunglasses):<br />
1. Medical grade topical vitamin<br />
C to provide up to 4 days continuous<br />
sun protection while also reversing<br />
sun damage.<br />
2. Broad Spectrum sunscreen<br />
- minimum SPF 30 – there are<br />
chemical-free options.<br />
3. Light brush mineral based<br />
sunscreen to reapply over make-up<br />
in the day.<br />
4. Clarisonic SMART gentle<br />
Our skin is the suit we wear every<br />
day, and how we care for it can make<br />
a big difference. No matter who treats<br />
your skin, it is imperative that a skin<br />
care specialist first analyzes your skin<br />
and offers professional advice on<br />
which treatments and products are<br />
right for your skin.<br />
Cosmedica offers the Reveal®<br />
Complexion Analysis system to<br />
inform and guide best skin treatments<br />
and skin care. Recognizing that we<br />
are all different and that each of us<br />
may have different skin challenges,<br />
Dr. Lupin provides customized<br />
suggestions to help achieve and<br />
maintain great results.<br />
Worship<br />
— your —<br />
SKIN<br />
DR. MARK LUPIN<br />
MD, FRCPC, DABD<br />
is a worldrenowned<br />
dermatologist,<br />
clinical instructor<br />
and lecturer in<br />
the field of nonsurgical<br />
facial<br />
rejuvenation.<br />
With many<br />
publications to his name and often<br />
quoted as an expert in the media, he<br />
is dedicated to the advancement of<br />
best practices. Director and founder<br />
of Cosmedica Laser Centre, Dr.<br />
Lupin is uniquely qualified both<br />
in Dermatology as well as with<br />
additional training in Neurology. He<br />
has studied at Indiana University,<br />
the University of Southern<br />
California, Dalhousie University,<br />
University of Toronto and UBC,<br />
and has sub-specialty training in<br />
Photodermatology (interaction of<br />
light and skin) from prestigious St.<br />
John’s Hospital in London, England.<br />
Dr. Lupin’s A-B-C’s for anti-aging<br />
skin care:<br />
1. Vitamin A<br />
2. Sun Block<br />
3. Vitamin C<br />
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IMAGINATION AND DARING:<br />
First-ever Retrospective Exhibit of Designer Elsa<br />
Schiaparelli and Artist Salvador Dali<br />
Delight in the daring and irreverent works of two<br />
celebrated artists when Dali and Schiaparelli opened<br />
at The Dali, in St. Petersburg, FL on October 18, <strong>2017</strong>.<br />
The exhibit – presented in collaboration by The Dali<br />
Museum and Schiaparelli Paris features haute couture<br />
gowns and accessories, jewelry, paintings, drawings,<br />
objects and photos, as well as new designs by Bertrand<br />
Guyon for Maison Schiaparelli. This will be the first<br />
exhibition dedicated to the creative relationship and<br />
works of Elsa Schiaparelli and Salvador Dali – friends<br />
and collaborators that set Paris and the world ablaze with<br />
their groundbreaking visions.<br />
Elsa Schiaparelli was regarded as the most prominent<br />
figure in fashion between the two World Wars. Her<br />
designs deliberately subverted traditional notions of<br />
women’s roles and beauty, embracing and exaggerating the<br />
transgressive nature of fashion. Schiaparelli explored bold<br />
Surrealistic themes in her designs, heavily influenced by<br />
artists, especially Dali, with whom she often collaborated.<br />
The vibrant colors, experimental fabrics and elegant<br />
handmade decorations set her apart from other designers<br />
of the 1920s and 1930s. Some of the most notable clients<br />
for Schiaparelli’s haute couture designs included the<br />
Duchess of Windsor, Wallis Simpson; heiress Daisy<br />
Fellowes; and actresses Mae West and Marlene Dietrich.<br />
__________<br />
this page: Woman’s Dinner Dress.<br />
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Gift of Mme<br />
Elsa Schiaparelli, 1969-232-52.<br />
opposite page: Elsa Schiaparelli and Salvador<br />
Dali, circa 1949. Image Rights of Salvador<br />
Dali reserved. Fundacio Gala-Salvador Dali,<br />
Figueres, <strong>2017</strong>.<br />
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SCHIAPARELLI<br />
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“We are honored to bring the vision<br />
and work of Elsa Schiaparelli to the<br />
Museum, not only as a collaboratorconfidant<br />
of Dali’s, but also as another<br />
example of a dynamic woman whose<br />
aesthetic and production constituted<br />
a cultural force,” said Dr. Hank Hine,<br />
Dali Museum Executive Director.<br />
“Having recently opened the Frida<br />
Kahlo at The Dali exhibition, which<br />
presents the painfully beautiful<br />
work of Frida Kahlo, we find a type<br />
of resonance between these two<br />
iconic women: they both reflected<br />
and influenced the times and social<br />
zeitgeist in which they lived and<br />
worked.”<br />
Schiaparelli wrote that she “invented”<br />
her dresses, and the designs were<br />
known for their elegant and daring<br />
aesthetic combined with exquisite<br />
craftsmanship – a marriage of new<br />
ideas with traditional craft. Her designs<br />
were like the paintings of Dali in that<br />
they combined renaissance precision<br />
with wild imagination and dreamlike<br />
visions. Their fashion and art both<br />
delighted and shocked the senses and<br />
that approach was a trademark of their<br />
collaborations; their works embodied<br />
a sense of freedom and possibility that<br />
enlivened popular culture during a<br />
tumultuous time.<br />
In 1954, Schiaparelli closed her<br />
couture house and devoted herself to<br />
writing her autobiography – Shocking<br />
Life – written in the third-person, like<br />
Dali’s own biography. After remaining<br />
quiescent for more than five decades,<br />
Maison Schiaparelli was reopened<br />
in 2012 at 21 Place Vendome, the<br />
very place where Elsa Schiaparelli<br />
left it. Today, Schiaparelli continues<br />
the designer’s legacy by creating<br />
alluring and surprising designs for the<br />
Hollywood elite and private clients<br />
around the world. A selection of these<br />
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new designs including fashion and<br />
jewelry pieces will be featured in the<br />
show.<br />
Dali and Schiaparelli will run through<br />
January 14, 2018, followed by the<br />
opening of Dali and Duchamp, which<br />
premieres at The Dali on Feb 10, 2018.<br />
The Dali and Schiaparelli exhibition is<br />
accompanied by a catalog with essays<br />
by Dilys Blum, Curator of Costume<br />
and Textiles for the Philadelphia<br />
Museum of Art, Dali Museum Curator<br />
of Exhibitions William Jeffett, Dali<br />
Museum Director Hank Hine, and<br />
exhibition consultant John William<br />
Barger III.<br />
The exhibition is organized by The<br />
Dali, St. Petersburg FL in collaboration<br />
with Schiaparelli, Paris with loans<br />
from the Philadelphia Museum of<br />
Art, the Metropolitan Museum and<br />
others.<br />
More information at thedali.org<br />
__________<br />
opposite page: Anthropomorphic Cabinet.<br />
Salvador Dali, 1936. © Salvador Dali,<br />
Fundacio Gala-Salvador Dali, Artists Rights<br />
Society (ARS), New York <strong>2017</strong><br />
this page, top: Aphrodisiac Telephone (Lobster<br />
Telephone). Salvador Dali, 1938. Worldwide<br />
rights ©Salvador Dali. Fundacio Gala-<br />
Salvador Dali<br />
(Artists Rights Society), <strong>2017</strong> / In the USA<br />
©Salvador Dali Museum, Inc. St. Petersburg,<br />
FL <strong>2017</strong>.<br />
this page, bottom: Poudrier Surrealiste<br />
Pour Elsa Schiaparelli. Salvador Dali, 1935.<br />
Worldwide rights ©Salvador Dali. Fundacio<br />
Gala-Salvador Dali (Artists Rights Society),<br />
<strong>2017</strong> / In the USA ©Salvador Dali Museum,<br />
Inc. St. Petersburg, FL <strong>2017</strong>.<br />
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Brittany’s<br />
makeup bag<br />
It’s the most wonderful time of the year - for giving, receiving and holiday beauty! This season,<br />
I wanted to share some practical product recommendations - for behind the scenes glam! These<br />
items are the perfect partners for your NYE smokey eye and Christmas glow!. Happy <strong>Holiday</strong>s!<br />
by Brittany Gray<br />
1 2 3<br />
GUERLAIN<br />
Terracotta 4 Seasons Bronzer<br />
What I love about this bronzer<br />
is the matte and warm tones<br />
without being too orange or ashy.<br />
I apply it with a big fluffy brush<br />
anywhere the sun would hit and<br />
voila! I look like I’ve been to the<br />
beach and remain glowing, long<br />
after the summer sun has gone.<br />
KAT VON D<br />
Everlasting Liquid Lipstick<br />
I’ve come to love these long-wear<br />
lippies by Kat Von D. They’re<br />
hydrating, pigmented and don’t<br />
chap the lips at all. My color of<br />
the moment is Muneca. This is<br />
the life-proof lipstick that will not<br />
wear off! Glides on like a gloss<br />
and sets to a true matte.<br />
TOM FORD<br />
Black Orchid Fragrance<br />
Moving into winter, it’s time to<br />
put away your lighter summer<br />
fragrance and replace it with a<br />
seasonally appropriate perfume.<br />
I love this scent! It’s rich and sexy<br />
yet classy and sophisticated -<br />
perfect for winter. Who doesn’t<br />
want to smell that way!?<br />
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BRITTANY GRAY is a beauty expert,<br />
entrepreneur and nationally recognized actress and<br />
television personality. She is the founder of Fancy<br />
Face Inc., a top luxury mobile beauty companies,<br />
specializing in hair and makeup services for weddings,<br />
special events, entertainment industry functions, and<br />
celebrity glamour. Online at fancyface.ca<br />
#WHATSINMYBAG<br />
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ARDELL<br />
Lash Glue<br />
Working in the beauty and makeup industry,<br />
I use lash glue on clients that can withstand<br />
rain, tears, sweat and a very long day. This<br />
glue is bullet proof! It holds lashes securely in<br />
place, dries quickly to be virtually invisible,<br />
is waterproof and is super easy to use. Ardell<br />
LashGrip Eyelash Adhesive is perfect for use<br />
with fashion strip lashes.<br />
LADY LASH CLUB<br />
Mink Lash Subscription<br />
At Fancy Face Inc., we are obsessed with this<br />
awesome Vancouver, Canada based company.<br />
They offer a monthly mink lash subscription,<br />
where you get a box of lashes each month at an<br />
affordable price. The company is cruelty-free<br />
(which I love) and they have the most flattering<br />
variety of <strong>style</strong>s from everyday natural and<br />
night on the town to all-out red carpet ready!<br />
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NINE<br />
RING IN<br />
THE NEW YEAR<br />
ELIE SAAB<br />
FW COUTURE <strong>2017</strong><br />
Elie Saab never disappoints<br />
when it comes to dramatic<br />
and jaw-dropping evening<br />
wear. Designer Elie Saab<br />
does it again with his FW<br />
<strong>2017</strong> Couture collection that<br />
is bursting with saturated<br />
jewel tone colors, elegant<br />
silhouettes, luxe fabrics,<br />
beading, embellishments and<br />
imaginative necklines that are<br />
totally swoon-worthy.<br />
Check out <strong>NICHE</strong> magazine’s<br />
full coverage of this collection at<br />
www.<strong>NICHE</strong>.<strong>style</strong><br />
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