Textures Hair Inc.

One of the City’s Top Stylists — Recently relocated to a vibrant Woodbridge setting last year, Textures Hair Inc.’s Vince Brancatella and his team are excited to bring downtown cool and creativity in a relaxing salon experience. Offering the latest trends in hair care such as Altera’s organic hemp seed, caviar and Moroccan oil and more, owner Brancatella and Textures’ team members will have you looking your best. Talented stylists like Joe Commisso will create perfect, envious hair while teaching you how to keep your tresses in salon-style condition. Book your appointment today! TEXTURES HAIR INC., 8099 Weston Road, Unit #4, Woodbridge, ONtario  T: 905.264.0096

Vidal Sassoon Salon

One of the City’s Top Stylists — Taking pride in your look means using the ideal product and the right stylist. When it comes to your hair, Sassoon brings you the crème de la crème – the new Blithe collection. Whether visiting Toronto’s Vidal Sassoon Salon, or some of these other hairstyling hotspots, you’re guaranteed a product that combines intricate blends of dazzling colour. Vidal Sassoon Salon, 37 Avenue Rd, Toronto ON M5R 2G3, (416) 920-1333

8 Mistakes to Avoid while Surviving these Turbulent Times

Even with a dossier of connection and privilege, you may feel economically marginalized at the moment. But that’s no reason to make desperately bad, frenzied choices.

1. Do not fire your personal assistant to save on bucks – you know you have no idea how to work that profoundly intricate office espresso maker.  You’ll save on one less pay cheque, but make up for it in daily trips to you-know-where to pick up a Grande Caramel Macchiato.

2. Pyramid scams: Icky, lonely, sad and weird, these dicey, shady schemes and scams never work out. Please just don’t do it – nothing good has ever come from it.

3. Refrain from a dine-and-dash at a local eatery during a temporary lapse of judgement, Read more

Thandie Newton

Thandiwe Adjewa “Thandie” Newton (born Nov. 6, 1972), is a BAFTA and SAG Award-winning English actress. She has appeared in a number of successful British and American films, including The Pursuit of Happyness; Run, Fat Boy; Mission: Impossible II and Crash.

Early life
Newton is the daughter of Nyasha, a Zimbabwean health-care worker, and Nick Newton, an English laboratory technician and artist. Her birthplace has been incorrectly reported Read more

Bites of Passion

1.Trevor Kitchen and Bar
As one of the city’s newest additions to the restaurant scene, Trevor Kitchen and Bar has quickly earned a place on the culinary hotspot list. Architecture and ambience come together in this 150-year old building, that showcases one of the most exuberant dining atmospheres. Don’t shy away from a personal favourite – the Grill Pressed Hen with bacon, chestnuts, honey mushrooms and herb spatzle.
www.trevorkitchenandbar.com

2. Vaticano Trattoria
Found in Toronto’s posh Yorkville Read more

A Festive Cosy Home

Giving your home a festive makeover is a great way to celebrate Christmas, and it’s something I remember being exposed to, every year. Each December, my mother spends two straight days transforming her home into what she calls a cosy “winter wonderland.” When she’s done, the house gleams a welcoming Holiday vibe, warming the hearts of anyone who visits.

One of the main ingredients in setting that seasonal mood is ambience, and there’s dozens of ways to achieve it. Thinking back to my house as a kid, I remember floral arrangements lining the main hallway. Flowers like poinsettias, holly Read more

An Enchanted Garden Gala

The Vaughan Health Care Foundation at An Enchanted Garden Gala raised over one million dollars on October 23, 2008. Michael DeGasperis, the devoted Vaughan Health Care Foundation Chair Read more

Andrew Mizzoni Cancer Research Fund

Over 400 guests were in attendance at the Primavera Convention Centre for the Andrew Mizzoni Cancer Research Fund for SickKids October 17th, 2008. Host of BT Television Kevin Frankish Read more

2008 Gala For SickKids

As her cherubic face moved slightly towards her loving parents, and her tiny fingers wiggled miraculously after life-saving surgery, little Sarah became a testament to the marvel of science that saves children Read more

Reach For The Rainbow – Crystal Ball Gala

The grand black-tie Reach for the Rainbow – Crystal Ball Gala took place on November 22nd, 2008, at the new Toronto Congress Centre North. Guests danced to musical performances by Kool and The Gang Read more

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