So it looks like Gordon Chong is backing off his road tolls idea, telling the Globe that tolls are merely “one tool in the toolkit” to the fund the Sheppard subway extension. Apparently Chong now believes that the private sector can be expected to come up with 50 to 60 percent of the costs of the line, a number that’s considerably higher than former estimates. If you don’t think that’s realistic that just shows your “sheer ignorance and lack of any business skills whatsoever,” says one Doug Ford.

I’m sure he’s not the first. One Toronto Occupier actually has deep roots in the 1 per cent world. He called himself “Agent Smith” when he moved into St. James Park, but his real name is Antonin Yvan Mongeau, a former president of a once-lucrative web company, who owns a loft at Yonge and Eglinton, and is the son of an international investment banker. Mongeau is apparently estranged from his silver spoon-wielding family and claims they didn’t become apart of the 1 per cent until after he left home at 20.

Although there’s no way of knowing if there will be a work stoppage on account of failed negotiations between the City and CUPE 416, the Star has a good explainer on the situation and what might happen if a deal isn’t reached by the Sunday deadline.

In light of Black History Month, NOW features three local fashionistas — a designer, an agent, a blogger — who are leading the way for diversity on the catwalk.

IN BRIEF:

• Raptors wiz past Wizards to win one
• What’s next for organizations that have lost CIDA funding?
• A book’s cover design is more about culture than art

Photo by Andy Carroll in the blogTO Flickr pool

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Sophomore early childhood education major Laura Killion was in the mail room of the BSC, and her style caught my eye right away. Her flowery dress and leggings combo was perfect for inserting some spring sunshine to a rainy Etown day. What I also noticed about her ensemble was the fact she was sporting Uggs. I know everyone (myself included) wants to schlep around wearing them with yoga pants and hoodies. But ladies, take note. Killion is the perfect example of how to wear these moon boot look-a-likes and still look absolutely put-together.

After asking her the basics about her outfit (the dress was from Target: obviously a great place for fun style on the cheap side!), I asked her about the inspiration for her ensemble. While Killion said she doesn’t follow the style of any celebrities in particular, perusing through magazines, especially “People,” gives her fun ideas about what to pair together.

The first thing I noticed about senior political science major Hannah Desmond was her boots. I can’t tell you how many pairs of boots I own, but I can tell you that none of them could hold a candle to her Lucky Brands. Seeing these shoes actually brought me pain; knowing they weren’t mine was excruciating. Moving on past my insatiable desires, I also couldn’t help but notice how her grey, wool coat hit her legs at almost the exact same place her dress did, and it was absolutely flattering. Combined with a scarf tied just right and black leggings, this outfit translated into the perfect example of winter wear: just because you’re covered up by a coat doesn’t mean you can’t still look amazing. (Side note: This girl’s glasses were fantastic. So chic.)

Although she is a regular reader of “Vogue,” instead of getting style ideas from celebrities, Desmond relies on the keen eye of fashion insiders like Marc Jacobs and catalogs from Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie to inspire her looks. I definitely got the Anthropologie vibe from those boots, but could also feel the UO sense evident in the perfect, eclectic mix of styles.

My fashion winner of the week was sophomore early childhood education major Rachel Goss. This girl brought a fresh face to classic American style. I first noticed her bright green peacoat, a nice variation on the typical black or navy. The best part? It was on sale at dELiA*s during Black Friday. I intended to feature another winter look, but when Goss took her coat off, the outfit underneath was just too good to be true. Her dark wash jeans, cardigan and Target boots were put together so well. Although she said essentially every part of the outfit was snatched up on sale, this ensemble looked anything but cheap.

In addition, I loved her hair. Having had long hair since middle school, the thought of chopping it all off is terrifying. Not for Goss. When work at a summer camp meant running around during hot days, she took the plunge and cut her once longer hair into a fun, chic bob (which she loves).

She’s an avid reader of “Seventeen” (what girl isn’t?), but shies away from the conventional “Vogue”-like magazines. While not a fashion follower of any celebrities, Goss did say she thinks Reese Witherspoon is “so precious” and “bubbly.” After talking to her for only a few minutes and observing her outfit, one could say the same about Goss.

Article source: http://www.etownian.com/campuslife/style-watch-floral-prints-patterned-boots-bright-pops-of-color-reign/

Keeping our soles toasty, comfortable and stylish all year round is Dr. Martens, our favourite sturdy boot wear buddy. This year, Dr. Martens will show its love of fashion and music with festival-friendly perks at the Laneway Festival 2012 that’s happening on Feb 12 at Fort Canning Park. They’re providing a free shuttle service between City Hall MRT Station and Fort Canning Park for festival-goers at 15-minute intervals from noon to 8pm. Exclusive Dr. Martens festival survival kits will also be given to the first 1,000 Laneway attendees who turn up looking swanky in the English label’s footwear. The limited edition kit includes a drawstring pouch with a poncho, LED flashlight, antiseptic hand wipes and a key chain bottle opener, all of which are Dr. Martens branded.

Dr. Martens’ Laneway shuttle runs on Feb 12, noon to 8pm, at the bus stop along Coleman Street (three-minute walk from City Hall MRT Station Exit B)

Hush Puppies’ Air collection

Offering superior comfort you can see and feel, Hush Puppies’ Air collection showcases three pairs of shoes fitted with visible air windows that provide excellent cushioning and shock absorption to keep feet in tip-top condition all day long. Ladies will love the LumAir Skimmer (S$119) and LumAir Oxford (S$129) for its lightweight midsole and moulded removable foot bed that is combined with breathable metallic linings, while men will do just fine in the Nitrous Oxford BK (S$159), which boasts a rubber outsole with a sweet herringbone tread pattern and a nylon shank for secure foot support.

Hush Puppies’ Air collection will be available at all Hush Puppies boutiques and selected department stores from March.

Billabong ear buds

Get a free pair of Billabong ear buds worth S$39.90 when you spend a minimum amount of S$88 in any Billabong concept store this February. These cool rubber in-ear ear phones are crafted with the aim of providing maximum comfort and aural pleasure, and arrive in matching protective plush cases as well. Available in bold colours of blue, pink and black, they’re also shock resistant, and compact Billabong ear buds make music on the move easy to enjoy, even during spirited sports activities.

Available from February at all Billabong stores in Singapore while stocks last.

Tory Burch in Singapore

Buckle your belts all ye fashionistas, for Tory Burch will be launching its very first boutique in Singapore right in the heart of Wisma Atria. Slated to open its doors on May 9, this American lifestyle brand bursts with hints of classic American sportswear elements, coupled alongside an eclectic sensibility and an attainable price point. Look out for cool tones of pink, orange, yellow, blue and red nesting in Tory Burch’s ready-to-wear line, covetable shoes, swanky jewellery, delicate handbags and retro-esque eyewear. ZHANG WEIFANG

Article source: http://www.todayonline.com/Style/EDC120204-0000005/Short-shorts

BRIDES–grooms-to-be, their bridal parties, those at the ‘thinking about getting engaged’ stage and members of the public, are invited to attend the local Wedding Event of the Year courtesy of the Ballymena Times’ Spring Wedding Fair on Wednesday, February 8.

Proudly hosted by the Ballymena Times, organised by Johnston Press Events Exhibitions Executive Julie Bailie, this exciting Wedding Fair takes place at The Braid Town Hall Museum and Arts Centre, 6-9pm on Wednesday 8 February.

Entry to the event is FREE for all visitors and you can be guided through making important decisions such as

- choosing your venue

- footwear choices

- fitting out the groom his men

- finances for the big day your life together

- having the happy memories captured by photographer and videographer

- having a wedding list for guests to choose from, helping you to set up home,

- choosing your personalised stationery style

and much much more!

Ballymena Times is proud to announce that previous event sponsor McKillens of Ballymena, Ireland’s largest footwear retailer, are returning once again to sponsor the Spring Wedding Fair

When it comes to looking good at a wedding every parent wants only the best for the big day! McKillens of Church Street, Ballymena understand this and go to great lengths to ensure that your day will be as near perfect as it’s possible to be.

For the mother of the bride or groom they have Ladies fashions and footwear. These shoes come with matching handbags and their staff are all trained to fit and match any outfit with footwear to make you look beautiful and feel comfortable. Their fitting rooms are spacious and you can see how everything looks with the help of their expert staff. They have a dyeing service if you cannot get the exact shade of shoes and their range of accessories includes hats, fascinators, hosiery and scarves in a vast array of styles and colours.

For the men there is a great selection of wedding footwear from the formal and traditional to the slightly trendier at a range of prices to suit all pockets. So if wedding bells are due to ring sometime soon in your family why not make it easier and come to McKillens of Church Street, Ballymena where you will be spoiled for choice. If the stress is too much you can always enjoy a Latte in the Fern Room

DRAWING up a wedding gift list is simplicity itself with The Giftbox at Ballymena’s Wellington Gifts.

Just select your favourite items from the Church Street shop’s outstanding array of tableware, cutlery, crystal and collectables. Then just relax and look forward to unwrapping them as they arrive with you before the Big Day.

The Giftbox boasts big names in all departments with, for instance, Denby, Belleek, Emma Bridgewater and Wedgwood in tableware, Stellar and Newbridge in the cutlery range and cookware from Anolon and Circulon, complimented with various bakeware ranges.

Royal Doulton are introducing some exciting new ranges of tableware and giftware in 2012 and will be in store during the spring. Crystal by John Rocha, Tipperary Crystal and Galway Crystal are also available as well as Wedgwood and Belleek collectables.To get your gift list up and running, just contact The Giftbox to arrange a personal viewing of potential gifts.

Even if your time is limited, The Giftbox is open six days a week and will even open in the evening for you by appointment. Once you’ve made your choices, a list will be compiled and staff will offer advice on ranges, price and other details. You will then receive your personal wedding gift list which can then be faxed or emailed to your guests.

Gifts are reserved separately from normal stock in the shop so that your items will always be available and, once a gift is purchased it will be removed from the list to avoid disappointment or duplication.

Friends and family can contact The Giftbox at any time to get an update on the items still available and gifts can be purchased via email, by telephone or in store.

A free wedding gift wrapping and delivery service, within a reasonable distance, is provided.

And, as a thank-you, after your list is complete The Giftbox will give the happy couple a voucher for 5% off the net spend on their list.For more information about The Giftbox at Wellington Gifts visit www.atthegiftbox.com

Entry to the Ballymena Times Wedding Fair is FREE for all visitors, and with many of the province’s esteemed wedding industry experts showcasing their services and products, the evening will provide plenty of opportunities to get advice for those all important decisions and booking the services you require.

We look forward to welcoming you and your bridal party.

To book your exhibition stand contact Julie on 028 3839 5504 or email julie.bailie@jpress.co.uk

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PHILADELPHIA, Feb 3, 2012/ — The Galleries at Moore announce a new series of networking events, network, that bring together emerging designers and business and arts professionals to meet, exchange ideas and make new connections.

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Made from Italian leather, theses are exquisitely feminine pumps with the trimmed knot detailing. Though totally, but somehow they seems to evokes the elegance of eras past. They would see all kinds of occasions. If you have events lined up that requires you to look smart, well groomed and tidy you can have a pair of the classic, ladylike pumps.

£163.42 ( was £243.50) isn’t too unreasonable for shoes that won’t age in style terms too quickly. The sad new is that it’s only available in us size 12. On sale at J Crew

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It’s that time of year for Vanity’s Fair’s annual Hollywood Issue! These eleven lovely ladies are the creme de la creme of Hollywood. Of course, only a group of four can make it on the cover, which can be seen at the far left. And of course…they are all white.

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This year’s group includes a motley crew of beautiful actresses. Here’s the breakdown:

Rooney Mara: She’s broken onto the scene with The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, after a small part in The Social Network. I haven’t seen it yet, because I’m determined to find the time to read the books before I see the movie. But what I think is very interesting is that Rooney’s grandfather owned…the NEW YORK GIANTS. What a small world! Also, her sister is the amazzzzzingggly talented actress Kate Mara. (LOVED her in Transsiberian. If you haven’t seen it, it’s a total thrill.)

Mia Wasikowska: The waify Australian from Alice in Wonderland and The Kids are All Right. I’m not obsessed.

Jennifer Lawrence: BALLER ALERT! Jennifer Lawrence proved her acting skills in the terrifyingly awesome Winter’s Bone, a movie that jumps into my head any time I see a chainsaw. But she’ll soon be a full fledged box office boss with the release of The Hunger Games, in which she plays leading lady Katniss Everdeen. Destined for awesomeness.

Jessica Chastain: In The Help and The Tree of Life. Has a 3 legged rescue dog = awarded extra points for remainder of life.

Elizabeth Olsen: This is where all the acting talent of the Olsen family went. Stick to fashion, Mary Kate and Ashley, because Elizabeth has the chops you never did. She is WONDERFUL in Martha Marcy May Marlene as a girl who escapes a cult. Her future’s so bright, I’ve gotta wear shades. (HA GET IT?!?)

Adepero Oduye: One of the 2 African American ladies on the list, and naturally, hidden behind the fold.

Shailene Woodley: The beautiful daughter of George Clooney in The Descendants. I haven’t seen that either, but I hear she’d great. Made waves by wearing those creepy toe shoes at a Golden Globes party. Messing with the norm= instant win in my book.

Paula Patton: Since she’s married to singer Robin Thicke, that means her father in law is Dr. Jason Seaver from Growing Pains! Extra points awarded!

Felicity Jones: English actress, rose to fame with indie hit “Like Crazy.” Honestly, I had to google her.

Lily Collins: ummmmm…Her dad is Phil Collins. Do you think he sings her to sleep with “In the Air Tonight?”

Brit Marling: She’s in Another Earth. I don’t really have much of an opinion here.

2 of these actresses are black, which is Vanity Fair’s usually “minority quota.” This year, and the majority of other years in which they’ve been doing the Hollywood issue, no minorities get on the cover. They are ALWAYS hidden behind the fold. Don’t try to tell me it’s a coincidence.

Here’s what my friend, Katherine Swanson, a law student specializing in critical race theory, had to say about the subject:

“The covers of Vanity Fair are symptomatic of a broader problem in Hollywood. While there are fewer quality roles for women, there are even fewer roles for women of color. Its easy to look at the VF cover and simply say, “well there are more white actresses than black actresses.” This should be challenged. Black women are given fewer roles and the roles they are frequently offered are riddled with stereotypes (for example, the leads in The Help, while excellent performances, are exemplifying the “Mammy” stereotype).

The lack of roles for women of color does not completely explain the years of problematic Vanity Fair covers. Colorlines proposed an alternative cover loaded with well known women of color. Vanity Fair does not frequently feature women of color or women who do not conform to “white” standards of beauty. I’m a long time subscriber to Vanity Fair and I have the back issues to prove this point. Publications like Vanity Fair and movies like The Help unfold from a white perspective that is universally accepted as ‘the norm’. Other perspectives are as compelling if not more compelling and should be featured prominently. Vanity Fair isn’t the only popular publication that has this problem. How frequently are women of color featured on Harpers Bazaar or Vogue? Rarely. Rather than printing another article about Jackie Kennedy or Marilyn Monroe, perhaps Vanity Fair should focus on more inclusive publishing.”

Okay I’m back. Above, Katherine mentions The Help. After seeing Octavia Spencer win so many awards for The Help, I thought maybe I should see the movie. (I had previously resisted because my boss had seen it and it made her cry, so I was under the impression it would be sad, which I can’t handle.) But then it occurred to me that I was curious whether it would be the same “White People Swoop In and Save the Day” racism as The Blind Side. We’re just not doing anyone any favors by pushing these cleaner versions of racism, like in The Help. I mean, being a maid in the south in the 50’s/60’s wasn’t all giggles and singing and baking poop into pies.

So you might say that was then, and now it’s all better. But you think that racism is gone now? It’s 2012, and even one of the most famous directors in the world, George Lucas, found it nearly impossible to get a film made in Hollywood that featured an all-black cast.

Lucas said: “It’s because it’s an all-black movie. There’s no major white roles in it at all…I showed it to all of them and they said nooooo. We don’t know how to market a movie like this.”

I’m not saying that putting out a more diverse Vanity Fair cover will change the world. It won’t, I guess. And this isn’t a conservative vs. liberal thing, so don’t pull that card either. It’s a common sense thing. Racism will never actually be eradicated unless the fantasy we see on magazines and the big screen stops perpetuating the image of a strictly white world.
(Colorlines)

(Jezebel)

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Anthony thinks he’s got the edge because you need a personality to get someone to disrobe for you. To prove it, he gets some guy to take his shorts off which leaves him hanging out in his underwear in the middle of the park. No dressing room necessary. 

Of course Austin’s the one who runs over and gets his phone number. It’s all about multi-tasking and no one says you can’t pick up a date while you’re searching for your muse.

With whatever funds they have left the designers are allowed to go shopping at Mood but 50% of their total outfit must be made from the clothes they picked up on the street.

Kara ends up three dollars short at Mood and I’m happy to see the other designers kick in what they have left. They may get catty sometimes but overall this group are good sports.

Back at the work room the scrambling begins. Austin’s inspiration is this cool punk rock chick. It’s the last thing I’d guess he would pick. Mondo goes with a sort of psychedelic striped summer dress. Jerell chose an African inspired print but it’s hard to tell what the heck he’s doing with it.

Did Joanna Coles make an appearance?  Yes, I believe she did but it was so boring I hardly even noticed. 

How I long to hear Tim Gunn say make it work.

Michael gripes that Kara has Kenly help her with her pants. Not sure what the Project Runway rules say about that but the show doesn’t stop it so maybe it’s not an issue.

The guest judge this week is Sean Avery. He’s a player for the National Hockey League and he interned at Vogue. How often do you see that?

The Top 3:

• Rami – They love the shorts of this professional summer look. Isaac likes that he focused on the tailoring but Sean thinks the hat looks forced.
• Mondo – Angela loves the whole outfit. Georgina thinks all the detail is divine and Isaac likes that it’s bare but controlled but then he laments that it’s almost too stylish. What on earth does that mean?
• Austin – Georgina says the designer punk rock look is sweet but has a toughness to it. Sean thinks it’s too much and Isaac deems it out of control but fabulous.

The Bottom 3:

• Michael – Angela thinks It looks more like a swimsuit than a shorts set. Isaac complains that the top needs more structure. Sean thinks it would have gone better with a jacket and the model just looks uncomfortable. Maybe he should have kept the doily looking sleeves instead of going strapless.
• Jerell – Isaac says it looks like a costume that just walked off of the stage at The Lion King and showing that much stomach is the opposite of sexy. But Georgina thinks it’s exciting.
• Anthony – Georgina loves the jumpsuit but did he use 50% of the fabric from the streets? Isaac thinks Anthony got lazy. The shirt he got as inspiration is only used to make a purse.

It’s funny how all three of the ladies are all safe.  Who saw that coming?

The winner is Mondo.  He finally wins one but you knew it would happen eventually.

Anthony’s going home. He didn’t use his muse as inspiration and didn’t use enough street fabric. But he’ll always have cute shoes.

Anthony’s one of the more fun contestants and I wish he hadn’t dropped the ball on this one. I’ll miss him.

Next week it’s a fashion face-off or as they say on Project Runway, the wrestling match of fashion.

Article source: http://www.tvfanatic.com/2012/02/project-runway-review-use-your-muse/