Vanity Fair Portraits: Photographs 1913-2008 exhibit at the Royal
Ontario Museum was certainly one to see. The exhibit demonstrates
the interaction between
photography and celebrities. Vanity Fair is known to have some of the most striking, ironic, and beautiful celebrity
photos. They showcased about 150 of these photos. The exhibit was divided into two parts: the magazine’s early period between 1913-1936, and the second part from 1983 to the present.
Vanity Fair Portraits was created to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the modern Vanity Fair, and the 95th
anniversary of its founding. To make this happen, Vanity Fair teamed up with the National Portrait Gallery from London. Madonna, Tom Cruise, Bette Davis, Ernest Hemingway, Louis
Armstrong and Cary Grant are just some of the A-list celebrities photographed.
Some noted photographers such as Edward Steichen and Annie Leibovitz are also featured. For more information,
please visit www.rom.on.ca.
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26 to-go-to BLOGS FW has decided to bring you a list of our top 26 go-to-websites to know what is going on in fashion, lifestyle, décor, design, city events etc. We’ve rated them using our very own system - FW Stars. If you know these sites, then you know why we love them. And if you don’t, take note, because you’ll sure to be scoping them out soon! 2. 
Sea of Shoes (seaofshoes.typepad.com) – Shoe lovers, get ready. Jane Aldridge is a 16-year old Dallas suburbanite with a devotion to avant-garde footwear and designer vintage. Along with her mom—a former model—Jane chronicles her daily inspirations, eyebrow-raising outfits, and informed opinions on designer collections. If you’re interested in the latest shoe trends, and want to get some inspiration, Sea of Shoes is meant for you. 5 STARS 4. 
I Want - I Got (iwantigot.geekigirl.com) – Need to know where to shop? Need to know who are the latest designers emerging in Toronto? Geekgirl’s got the answers for you. I want-I Got is dedicated to shopping, fashion and Toronto. Creator Anita Clarke has had such success with the blog that it’s getting recognition from the head honchos in the fashion industry. Holt Renfrew even designed a window inspired from I want-I got. Need we say more? 5 STARS 6. 
blogTO (blogto.com) – blogTO is a site about Toronto, written by a group of obsessed artists, musicians, photographers, politicos, advertising and media types, dancers, tech geeks, food lovers, aspiring film directors, fashionistas and people for the ethical treatment of animals. In other words, everything that you need to know about the city, you’ll find out from here! 4 STARS 8. 
The New Girl in Town (tavi-thenewgirlintown. blogspot.com) – Style Rookie is written by a tween living in the ‘burbs and her explorations and observations in fashion. How does a 13-year old girl have a blog that took off like this one? One word – fascinating. Her blog is so entertaining and interesting. Definitely a fun read. 5 STARS 10. 
Style.com (style.com) – Like Vogue? Then you’ll love Style.com, as it’s the home of Vogue fashion and features. This site has all the info you need on the latest in fashion. Style.com contains fashion news reporting, trend reports, and extensive galleries of fashion-show photos, among other content. 5 STARS 12. 
H&M (hm.com) – The H&M Style Guide covers everything from how to wear the latest trends and how to create your own style. If you need to know how to dress for a particular event, or even how to do your makeup, the Style Guide is the place to look for insight. 5 STARS 14. 
Monica Rose (monicarosestylist.blogspot.com) – Some of this fashion stylist’ clientele include the Kardashian sisters along with Cat Sadler and Debbie Matenopoulos on E!’s Daily 10. Monica Rose is responsible for making Kim Kardashian the new style icon she’s become. There is always inspiration on this blog. She shares her thoughts on all different designers and shows the latest fashion spreads. From the breakdown of photo shoots to the breakdown on celebrity outfits, Monica Rose is one trusted celebrity stylist who we can all take advice from. 4 STARS 16. 
Coco Perez (cocoperez.com) – We all love Perez Hilton, or at least love to hate him. Now he’s come out with a new blog solely focused on fashion and all things fashionable. It’s not like the original Perez Hilton site – the crude remarks have toned down tremendously. But of course, it’s still Perez Hilton at heart so it definitely delivers on the entertainment factor! 5 STARS 18. 
Material Girls (materialgirlsblog.com) – This is a one-of-a-kind interior design blog that features tips and advice from real designers on the latest trends and fashions for the home, topped with a sprinkle of pop culture. Material Girls is the corner of the web where they chat about all things interior design, including recommendations on where to shop, and tips on finding the best deals in your city. 4 STARS 20. 
JustJared (justjared.com) - JustJared. 22. 
Because I’m Addicted (Imnotobsessed. 24. 
New York Times (nytimes.com/pages/fashion) – The New York Times Fashion and Style section takes you front row to all the fashion shows. From the Chanel to Alexander McQueen 26. 
Fashion Trendsetter – Fashion Trendsetter 1. 
Sea of Shoes (seaofshoes.typepad.com) – Shoe lovers, get ready. Jane Aldridge is a 16-year old Dallas suburbanite with a devotion to avant-garde footwear and designer vintage. Along with her mom—a former model—Jane chronicles her daily inspirations, eyebrow-raising outfits, and informed opinions on designer collections. If you’re interested in the latest shoe trends, and want to get some inspiration, Sea of Shoes is meant for you. 5 STARS 3. 
Zara (Zara.com) – If you’re overwhelmed with the season’s trends, the Zara Look Book is where you should be looking. When you don’t know how to wear a piece you already have, it’s a fabulous idea to take a look for inspiration. You can’t go wrong with this! 5 STARS 5. 
Refinery29 (refinery29.com) – This is your ultimate online destination for discovering the newest and best in style, shopping, and emerging 7. 
Decor8 (decor8blog.com) – This is a reliable design site. It is dedicated to sharing honest opinions, decorating ideas, independent art and design, products and services, and to top it off, inspiration. With all the do-it-yourself advice, Decor8 has what it takes to inspire readers to live a more creative life through their living space. 5 STARS 9. 
The Huffington Post (huffingtonpost.com) – The site offers coverage on politics, media, business, entertainment, living, style, the green movement, world news, and comedy, and is a top destination for news, blogs and original content. This is perfect for when you’re looking to get your daily news and a dose of media. 5 STARS 11. 
Pad Style (padstyle.com) – This is a decor inspiration blog. Pad Style provides a steady influx of stylish furnishings. Through the site, users can shop furniture for any room, from a dining room, to a kids’ room, to a home office. 4 STARS 13. 
Sally Jane Vintage (sallyjanevintage. blogspot.com) – Are you a lover of all things vintage? This is the spot for you. Sally Jane Vintage brings you the best vintage from the New Look of the 50’s to the New Wave of the 80’s and everything in between. She shows you how to take those vintage pieces you might find in your mom’s (or your grandmother’s) closet and wear them with style. 5 STARS 15. 
PopSugar (popsugar.com) – This site is dedicated to celebrity gossip and news. PopSugar has differentiated itself from other blogs by staying away from the snarky remarks about the celebs they follow. There are many activities or users to engage in – polls, quizzes, and even a section where you can submit photos of your personal style. The site features nine subcategories including FabSugar (for fashion lovers) and CasaSugar (for home décor). 4 STARS 17. 
CelebStyle – As a division of PopSugar, it’s no surprise that CelebStyle has been successful. The site is focused solely celeb fashion. If there’s one celebrity who’s style you just adore, or even a TV show (and we know there are many), than this is the site for you. They even show you how to get the look yourself, at affordable prices. 4 STARS 19. 
Little Plastic Horses (littleplastichorses.blogspot.com) – This is a collection of inspirational photography, fashion, and music by a girl named Cat. From runway shows, to models, to shoes, to some of her own favourite fashion bloggers, Cat posts it all. If you want to see the latest ad campaigns, this is the place to do it. 4 STARS 21. 
Fashion Indie (fashionindie.com) – This is a New York City focused fashion source with daily updates on fashion news, sample sales and fashion do’s and don’ts. Fashion Indie has the most Fashion Week coverage. They even compile a list of top blogs for photographers, 23. 
Fashion Copious (fashioncopious.com) – This is a fashion blog that dishes on up-to-the minute trends, fashion shows, models, beauty, accessories & more. Fashion Copious is the blog that “looks behind the shutters” in order to bring you the latest. 25. 
Liebemarlene Vintage (liebemarlene.blogspot.com) – If you love decade-inspired wardrobes, then you’ll love blogger Rhiannon Leifheit’s blog Liebemarlene Vintage. With doe eyes and doll-like features, this blogger manages to pull off any outfit with ease and with a cute pair of vintage booties on her feet. 4 STARS KING TUT: Visiting the AGO should be an ordeal of a whole day because not only is the structure magnificent but so are the details of each exhibit. This season FW was fortunate enough to view the exclusive Canadian King Tut: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs exhibit and enjoy a far off culture that is familiar to us through Hollywood yet so mystical when seen up close. I must say, having those mega exhibit doors in ancient Egyptian mimicked architecture were breathtaking and an excellent way to set the mood for the world of mystery and luxury to come ahead. Walking through the exhibit I only wished I could view these artifacts on my own because each piece on display was hovered by at least 10 people trying to absorb its glory and knowledge. That is my own fault- leaving such a magnificent exhibit to only to holiday season days was a choice not by myself but the busy FW schedule. All in all, each piece had a story, a meaning and a reason that was far beyond just Egyptian culture- it was inspiring! The gold necklace, the faces of the pharaohs, the carefully preserved pieces were visionary, immense and filled with glamour- an FW thumbs up for all that saw and it and for those who want to see it please go to www.ago.net/kingtut as it is on till April 18th 2010.
Steichen: In High Fashion The Conde Nast Years 1923-1937 For those who missed the Edward Steichen exhibit at the Art Gallery of Ontario-you can still view the images online at www.ago.net but to be honest it’s not the same thing! Seeing those images live is just another experience. For fashion lovers- seeing images by Steichen from the 20’s to the 30’s was fun and their soft and feminine feel leaves the viewer feeling quite womanly. The way the images are shot are quite intricate. Even though the scale of the images is not very large their presence is. The soft lighting, and high contrast, the curves on the women versus the straight and flowy silhouettes of the clothing are by any level quite artistic. Every image looks thought out and precise. On the FW scale this exhibit hits top numbers on content and style.
Vanity Fair Portraits
Dead Sea Scrolls 
 Since the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls, they have not exactly been displayed for everyone to see. The Dead Sea Scrolls are very fragile and have to be cautiously preserved. Between June 27, 2009 and January 3, 2010, 17 Scrolls along with 2,000 year old artefac3ts from that period were shared with the public at the Royal Ontario Museum. Among the Scrolls were the Book of War Scroll, the Mesianic Apocalyse Scroll and sections of the Genesis (the first book of the Hebrew Bible). This was a fascinating and educational exhibit, well-worth an afternoon visit and FW was lucky enough to go see it! Everything there was absolutely breathtaking. For more information, please visit www.rom.on.ca. |
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