By: Shehrezad Bawany, FW Writer Elixir Organic Spa is Toronto’s first one hundred percent synthetic-free spa. Previously a part of the business world, owner Lynn Shulman was horrified after an allergic reaction to a supposedly organic treatment. After much research, she decided in 2003 to create Elixir, which is entirely …

By: Amanda Bloye, FW Writer As we observe celebrities on film, television and through their music careers we forget that these celebrities live, breathe, laugh and cry like the rest of us. We think that because they have the powers of fame and fortune on their side they are invincible. …

By: Lora Maghanoy, FW Editor The fashion world is all about excess. It boasts clothes, shoes and handbags at exorbitant prices and there is always that certain someone who thrives on their next big splurge. But as Bob Dylan would say, “ the times, they are a-changin’.” It’s no secret …

As a new Torontonian who moved to the city only a few months ago, I’ve done the tedious task of scoping out all of the neighbourhoods, searching for a great place that has the hottest location and the most attractive amenities. Most of my search centered around the waterfront condos …

By: Shehrezad Bawany, FW Writer As a new Torontonian who moved to the Held at Panorama on a beautiful Tuesday evening, it was the perfect day to experience LOOK by Vera Wang. Bowls of oranges and apples were scattered around the room spreading the sweet and fruity scent of the …

By: Sheila Teixeira, FW Contributor The day my friend, Cynthia, died from breast cancer, I leaned against the wall outside her hospital room. I childishly imagined her skipping down the hallway, Jesus at her side. It was what Cynthia believed would happen after he cured her and showed his glory. …

By: Amanda Bloye, FW Writer One of the most devastating things a woman can hear from her doctor is that a lump has been found in her breast. According to the Canadian Breast Cancer society one in nine women will develop breast cancer while one in 28 will die from …

By: Lora Maghanoy, FW Editor Fashion and music often go hand-in-hand. So, it’s no surprise that the two were paired up once again right here in our city – but this time to fight a worthy cause. Held at the Annex Wreckroom, FUSION: The Catwalk Concert to Combat Cancer offered …

Fashion Cares, the annual gala in support of the Aids Committee of Toronto whose goal of building awareness of HIV/AIDS and raising funds for ACT, took place November 1st. This year marked the 21st anniversary of the gala, and because of its close proximity to Halloween, the event went by …