Even if the ceremony itself was a bit of a snoozefest, the fashion at last night’s Academy Awards didn’t disappoint. With a rainbow of colours, a splash of glitter, and nods to old Hollywood, the stars gave us a sneak peek of what’s hot this season. We break down the big trends of the night, who we think wore it best on the red carpet, and tell you where you can get your favourite look.
No one likes getting stuck outside when it’s pouring, but if you have the right gear you’ll be good to go. Spring is just around the corner, so be smart and survive the showers in style with an umbrella that suits your every sensibility. While they may not incite singing, our top umbrella picks are sure to keep you dry and looking good.
Ever since the word got out that Victory Cafe changed ownership earlier this month, fans of the Mirvish Village stalwart have been a little jittery that impending changes would mean the end of their favourite pub. We even caught wind of a rumour on Twitter that the new owner planned to transform it into a sports bar. The reality isn’t quite so drastic – at least for now.
There are currently around 180 master sommeliers in the entire world, just three of which are from Canada. Toronto’s Jennifer Huether is the latest addition. She earned the distinction earlier this month, becoming the first female in the country – and one of the very few in the world – to do so.
Canada’s fashion world got all a-Twitter this week when it was announced that a new Michael Kors flagship store will open on Bloor Street sometime soon. We heard the news from Flare Magazine‘s Editor-in-Chief, Lisa Tant, who made a Twitter announcement (twinnouncement?) while at London Fashion Week.
Everyone loves a good sale, but usually it’s the search of one that inevitably turns people away from finding that fantastic fashion find. What if you didn’t have to go hunting for that perfect sale and instead have the sale find you? Well, look no further, because every Friday we bring the most sensational steals of the week directly to your door—er, computer screen. We’ve got you covered from head to toe.
It’s not uncommon to find espressos served with chocolate at many of Toronto’s craft coffee bars, but how about pure cacao beans? Starting Monday, espressos at Sense Appeal Coffee Roasters will be served with roasted cacao beans that have been flavour-paired with the coffee blend. “I used to be a sommelier,” says co-owner Peter Adamo. “I’ve never seen a pairing as dramatic as what I’ve seen with cacao and coffee.”
To see magnificent, culture-changing live theatre is always a joy. To see a superbly performed, exquisitely sung, and perfectly directed production such as the multiple Tony Award-winning Rodgers and Hammerstein classic South Pacific, back by popular demand at the Toronto Centre for the Arts until April 10, is something for the ages.
How Susur Lee and Brenda Bent met and (finally) tied the knot
Jeanne Beker flirts with this season’s sexiest shirts and skirts
Our trusty scribe-about-town goes in search of the last Irishman in Cabbagetown
James Chatto, beloved Toronto food critic and native Englishman, knows his shepherd’s pies. When Post City had a hankering to find the city’s finest rendition of the pub classic, we knew whom to call.
