2nd Annual Lamana’s Backyard Party: Think Pink for breast cancer research

Like Vivian Maranzan – who lost her mother to breast cancer – we all wish for this disease to be a thing of the past. The Think Pink Event, held in her backyard on Aug. 8, 2009, was in support of Read more

Nuage Medical Spa: Reinventing Beauty

A new wave of skin care has arrived in Vaughan and you can find it at NuAge Medical Spa. Offering revolutionary treatments that will help you reincarnate your look, NuAge is truly ahead of its time. When you walk through its doors, bright colours, stylish décor and a super-friendly staff will welcome you. Specializing in advanced skin care, this unique unisex spa offers a wide range of services such as microdermabrasion, laser skin treatments, laser hair removal, natural spray tanning, manicures, pedicures and plenty of other exceptional options.

Teresa Kavanagh-Lanni opened NuAge in February 2009, fulfilling her lifelong dream. Having over 15 years of experience in the beauty industry, Teresa brought on board Christina D’Andrea who is a seasoned and highly qualified esthetician. Read more

Salon Shyne: By Claudia’s Esthetics

Some of the best businesses begin in the daydreams of passionate people who are crazy about their craft. After years of diligent work, esthetician Claudia Bruno took her heart’s desires and opened up Salon Shyne by Claudia’s Esthetics in the centre of Vaughan. “I’ve been in the business for 12 years,” beams Claudia. “I set goals for myself and now I have Salon Shyne by Claudia’s Esthetics.”

Claudia’s aspirations became a reality in early June of this year when she proudly cut the ribbon for her full-service salon that has been successfully catering to the needs of the community. Claudia aimed to establish a place that reached outside the realms of your typical hairdresser or esthetics bar. Understanding that her clients’ lives are busy enough as it is, she created a place where people can get pampered. Offering a wide range of hair and esthetic services, customers don’t have to waste time and money Read more

Behind the Drapes with Anna Maria

Windows that speak for themselves.

With each stitch and sew, perfection is at its best in the hands of Anna Maria. As a skilled seamstress and accomplished designer, Anna Maria applies her love of fashion to dress your home in haute couture designs. “Drapery brings elegance and style to a space. Essentially, window dressings complete a room while establishing its ambience,” says Anna Maria.

With years of experience under her belt, Anna Maria delivers luxurious and unique window designs that work harmoniously with her clients’ lifestyles. As a graduate of Toronto’s George Brown College’s Creative Fashion Design program, Anna Maria infuses refined style and sartorial elegance into all of her work. “My love of fashion carries over to my drapery – it’s a Read more

All Roads Lead to Tokmakjian Group

For a man who has successfully conquered the competitive industry of transportation, Vahe “Cy” Tokmakjian emanates bashful charm. He’s dressed in a light-coloured suit and dress shirt of a royal blue. Sipping on his morning coffee, Cy’s face is never without smile or nostalgic expression, as he delves into the storied past of his domestic and international conglomeration, Tokmakjian Group, a prodigy in the transportation business.

Headquartered in Ontario’s industrial community of Concord, Tokmakjian Group was conceived from childhood dreams and born via skilled experience. During a time when deals were sealed with a handshake, Cy set out solo at 29, unbeknown to what the future had in store for him. “I remember shaking hands with Tony DeGasperis, when we were both small businessmen beginning our journeys,” Cy, 69, reflects. Read more

The Suite Life of Bellaria Residences

As the third tower of Bellaria Residences prepares to debut its splendour, the lavish condominium complex set in the expanding city of Vaughan is proving that good things do come in threes. Carving a niche in the luxury condo market, Bellaria sets the standards high for those who want to follow in its footsteps.

A feat superbly accomplished by Solmar Development Corporation, the lavish Tower 1 and Tower 2 structures of Bellaria Residences are not just the first high rises in Vaughan, but the epitome of a fairytale lifestyle with all the trimmings. “As a Bellaria resident, I can say wholeheartedly that it’s a great place to live,” says Amal Mishaiel. “The building itself is aesthetically beautiful and meticulously kept. Often times, my guests feel as though they are in a hotel rather than a residence,” she gushes. Read more

Ford Mustang GT vs. Dodge Challenger R/T

With the North American automobile industry suffering, Ford and Chrysler continue to focus on attracting a niche market that never seems to grow old. From sports car enthusiasts like Jay Leno to do-it-yourselfers like Home Improvement’s Tim Taylor, the muscle car is an iconic status symbol that transcends generations and attracts envious glares from those left in its dust.

The Ford Mustang GT and the Dodge Challenger R/T are perhaps the most prominent domestic muscle cars on the market today. Fully equipped with styling that will make you shake in your racing boots, growling engine noises, and enough power to force your head to the headrest, the Challenger R/T and Mustang GT would be welcomed additions to any car aficionado’s garage. Read more

If Looks Could Kill

Glitz and glam is back. After last autumn’s neutral-toned ensembles, this season’s embellished necklines and bedazzled pieces are primping you for the sparkling winter season to come. Canadian designer Franco Mirabelli’s fall collection sparkles and shimmers just a little brighter, drawing in an audience ready for precisely contoured suiting and textured solids paired with extravagant costume jewelry. Keep an eye out for a classic-cut peacoat, asymmetrical lines and fun fur textures that Mirabelli blends with classy contemporary pieces. The simple solids matched with eye-catching accessories will have you all polished up for a day at the office or a night out at a hot spot. Read more

Mi Casa, tu Casa

1. Lee Wilder Design: Fresh and innovative designs that capture a clean and timeless sensibility are what Lori Wilder and David Macri deliver at Lee Wilder Designs. Having spent over a decade in the design industry, the expert duo blends myriad textures, hues and styles to create luxurious spaces with a modern, contemporary edge. Clients bask in the gorgeous details of their functional designs.
www.leewilder.com, 416.203.9086

2. Gracia Bath Kitchen Interiors: Outfit your home in functional, contemporary kitchen and bathroom products from Gracia. Its superb collections allow homeowners to create ambiences that reflect their tastes and cater to their needs. With help from this industry leader, your home will ooze beauty and innovation.
www.gracia.ca, 905.265.8777, 416.223.2241 Read more

Slip Into Crush Lingerie

In  the heart of Thornhill, Ont. rests Crush Lingerie, a destination designed to fulfill everyone’s fantasies.

Founded by two sisters who both share the vision of offering the finest quality brands of select intimates, Crush Lingerie is a transcendent hidden gem. Since Mya and Lorraine Hoang opened the romantic emporium in August 2009, women and men have been whispering sweet nothings about the boutique’s vast selection and enchanting interior.

Oozing with Victorian style and charm, Crush Lingerie offers exclusive intimates, underwear and sleepwear for women and men. Carrying coveted collections from Europe and North America, you are sure to find something that fits your figure and suits your style. Custom measurements will ensure that you Read more

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