The Hollywood Buzz on Bradley Cooper

Thanks to recent box office hits like Yes Man, He’s Just Not That Into You and The Hangover, Pennsylvania native Bradley Cooper has been upping his way towards the Hollywood A-list.  His magnetic swagger, chiselled good looks and of course, his acting talent, is allowing the American to abandon his status as a supporting actor to bask in the limelight of a leading man.

Bradley Cooper was born on Jan. 5, 1975, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to an Italian-American mother and an Irish-American father. In 1997, having just completed an honours degree in English at Georgetown University, 22-year-old Cooper packed his bags and headed for the city so nice they named it twice.

Upon his arrival in the Big Apple, Cooper, who was stung with the acting bug, enrolled himself at the Actors Studio Drama Read more

Best for Him

1. The Jacquard Blazer: Stray away from the conventional black jacket with the classic Armani Jacquard Blazer, available in a midnight hue. This is the perfect piece to top off any suit and believe it or not – it’s cut to fit like a dream. www.armaniexchange.com

2. Every Man Jack: Don’t scrape away your skin when you’re just trying to trim with your razor. Use Every Man Jack facial shaving products and moisturizer, for the perfect shave and softer skin. www.everymanjack.com

3. Grafic for Men: Arrive in style with the cutting-edge menswear from Grafic For Men. The classic luxury boutique carries a variety of tailored suits, high-end designer denim and the classy pieces from the luxury brand Sand. www.graficformen.com Read more

Treat Yourself to Everything Sweet

An emporium of yummy goodness, Toute Sweet beckons all sweets aficionados, tempting them to indulge in delectable confections with its wide array of homemade fresh and frozen cakes and pastries. Bursting with colour and creativity, each is a miniature work of art almost too beautiful to eat.

Garnering over 50 years of bakery experience, this cake expert mass-produces cakes of all shapes and sizes from inside its 14,000 sq. ft. plant. Able to accommodate almost any request, Toute Sweet is always happy to take part in any special occasion with a custom-made cake or even just to satisfy your sweet tooth with one of its signature pastries. “Our years of experience really do set us apart,” says owner Guy Bonofiglio. Read more

City Weddings

1. Dave & Charlotte Rely on cute and quirky photography duo Dave Biesse and Charlotte Leonard to capture every smile, tear and kiss on your wedding day. Their photographs aim to reflect the personality of each couple. www.daveandcharlotte.com, 416.824.3238

2. L&J BRIDAL With over 30 years of experience, L&J Bridal has the expertise to outfit even the most challenging of bridezillas with the perfect gown. www.landjbridal.com, 905.459.9370

3. Ti Amo Decorating Create an ambience that is your very own with the help of special event decorating company Ti Amo Decorating. This establishment offers a sumptuous collection of linens, napkins, chair covers and table runners and also provides customized back drops and head tables. www.tiamodecor.com, 905.264.0771 Read more

An Artistic Adventure Through Greece with Marina Khajetoorian

The heated days of a Grecian getaway climb and fall with ancestral beauty; burning with secrets from eras past, etched in age with epic verse, dumbfounding with archaeological mystery. Having jet and boated across the grandeur of Greece, interior designer Marina Khajetoorian is now one with Greek art, allowing her to fuse her illustrious firm, MK Interior Designs, with enhanced artistic design plans for your home.

From its rocky inclines, ships speck ocean vistas as Doric columns dot villages scarcely trodden by tourists’ feet. Sculptures and sketches, pottery and frameworks flourish and flabbergast with romantic influences, inspired by revolutionary apotheosis and the Bronze Age born on the island of Crete. Read more

City Search – August/September 2009

MBCo
Upon entering MBCo (Montreal Bread Company), you’ll feel as though you’ve just stepped off a plane and walked into a European establishment. This restaurant and bakery offers customers flair from abroad with rustic dishes. Hand-carved sandwiches, fresh salads and sweet indulgences are all on the menu. www.mbco.ca, 416.961.6226

ROM
The Royal Ontario Museum presents “Vanity Fair Portraits: 1913 – 2008,” from Sept. 26, 2009 – Jan. 3, 2010. The exhibition, which celebrates the iconic magazine’s history, documents almost 100 years of popular culture and features 150 portraits. The ROM is the exhibition’s only Canadian venue, so be sure to check it out. www.rom.on.ca, 416.586.8000 Read more

Beauty after the Break

Before the back-to-school madness of buying books, packing lunches and early mornings, treat your body and soul to every last bit of the season with these relaxing summer indulgences.

1. MOROCCO SWEET FIG & ARAGON BODY LOTION With a concentrated amount of vitamin E, other antioxidants and essential fatty acids, this silky lotion conditions, softens and caresses your skin while a peppermint extract keeps you invigorated. $19.50
www.bathandbodyworks.com

2. SANCTUARY CREME SOUFFLÉ Instantly give your skin the satiny smooth skin it craves from the spa with this whipped, up, light and fluffy body cream! $16.99
www.thesanctuary.co.uk Read more

Bella Couture: A Fashion Fairytale

Along with every fairytale wedding comes the perfect dress, delicate and regal, embossed with subtle beading and layers of flowing fabric.

At Bella Couture, wedding couture is of the essence, as rows of elegant gowns and enchanting accessories line the walls of this sassy shop, waiting to be selected. Inspired by Hollywood’s latest fashions, Bella Couture offers the latest in bridal wear, with dresses for bridesmaids, flower girls, and mothers-of-the-bride – all custom-fit and altered to accentuate your unique silhouette.

Walk in and have a twirl in a gown by Dave & Johnny or slip into a slinky number from Frank Lyman Designs or Sherry Couture. Owners Naila Younan and Nasrin Indravis are always available to lend a helping hand or to offer their valuable style advice. You can also consult Bella Couture’s on-site fashion designer, Read more

Make the SmartChoice with a Mortgage That Moves

SAL D’ANGELO Broker Licence No. M08000186 SMARTCHOICE MORTGAGES INC. FSCO Broker Licence No. 10610

Finding the home of your dreams can be exciting, but it’s a life-long investment that involves a careful examination of the health of the economy, the state of interest rates, and how many years it will take to pay off a mortgage.

Without having to get off your seat, Sal D’Angelo will lift you through this decision-making process.

A broker with more than two decades of experience, D’Angelo, owner of SmartChoice Mortgages Inc., offers the advantageous mobile mortgage and rates as low as 2.65 for a five-year variable, in an economy with interests rates at a generational low. “SmartChoice Mortgages will come to your place of business or home so you don’t have to go to your local bank,” explains D’Angelo. “We have 30 lenders that we deal with, Read more

Ritmika rhythmic gymnastics: the Art of the Beat

Rhythmic gymnastics is a representation of beauty, poise and elegance. Taking form in various disciplines, this graceful art combines dance and sport, developing coordination, flexibility, strength and musicality to fortify the body and invigorate the soul.

Founded nearly 30 years ago, Ritmika Rhythmic Gymnastics Club is one of the most established, recognized clubs in Canada. “Our coaches are passionate about the programs we offer and truly care about the development of our students,” says Annely Riga, the club’s owner and a former gymnast herself.

With programs ranging from beginner recreational to highly competitive, tiny tots to adults, Ritmika is extremely comprehensive, ready to cater to any student who walks Read more

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