STYLMEE PERFECT

Agriculture enthusiasts (and an insane amount of regular people) have FarmVille to spend their precious free time on. Well now, fashion wannabes, and patrons alike can join in on the online gaming fun. Launching today for iPhone and iPod Touch (and Facebook next week!) is a new app that’s sure to spark the interest of anyone with a passion for the art of dressing. Created by Fresh Concepts Labs, Stylmee lets you play the fashion game, by opening your own store, competing with friends for business, saving a wish list of your current fashion faves in your network, among many other things, and is also the first app that uses real branded product in a virtual gaming environment. Real life labels already on-board include Alexander Wang, Diane von Furstenberg, James Perse, See by Chloe, Alice + Olivia and many more.

Head to Stylmee.com to download the app for free

TORONTO NEWS:

Photographer and illustrator Todd Selby will be making a personal appearance at Holt Renfrew in Toronto next week, signing copies of his bestselling book, The Selby in your place. Selby, who has shot for Vogue Paris, GQ and British Vogue is known for taking his fans into the homes of such fashion, design and art stars as Philippe Starck, Dick Page, Karl Lagerfeld and Terence Koh.

The Selby personal appearance and
book signing
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Holt Renfrew, Bloor Street, concourse level
12pm-1:30pm

The Modern Shop at Sears at Yonge and Dundas is now open for business. This weekend only the first 50 people to stop by the main floor area, that now houses Kensie, American Apparel, Guess, Attitude, and more, at 1:30pm and says the secret password—Renew—will win a $20 Sears gift card to be spent on any of your favourite labels.
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CARGO COOL

Leather leggings and skinny jeans are wardrobe staples for any fashionable girl, but we’re loving the Fidelity take on skinny cargo’s. Either paired with sky-high heels and a cute tank, or worn with flats for a shopping trip with friends, they make the perfect new pair to add to your denim collection.

The Keezee cargo, $179, available at Over the Rainbow, in Toronto, or check Fidelitydenim.com for retailer locations.

ULTRACALMING FOR ULTRA STRESSED SKIN

Between breaking a sweat and feeling numb from the cold, our skin can’t catch a break. With constant exposure to ever changing elements, it is no wonder over 50 percent of people consider their skin sensitive. Although permanent cellular damage may result from the skin’s response to these elements, sensitized skin can be treated and Dermalogica recently launched their new UltraCalming system
as a solution.
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ELIZABETH GRANT THE SOCIALIZER CONTEST

Become a fan of FrontRowMag.com on Facebook and automatically be entered for your chance to win 1 of 3 Elizabeth Grant The Socializer gifts. Also, check out thesocializerlive.com/ for your chance to win a trip to Toronto for The Socializer launch party on June 15^th, where you’ll be treated like a VIP, and get to walk away with an Elizabeth Grant skincare prize.

FASHION NEWS JUNE 8

Here’s a rundown of all the winners, as well as some highlights, from last night’s CFDA awards gala
in NYC.

The best party pics from the CFDA’s. Our best dressed is winner Tonne Goodman, in a floor length Michael Kors skirt and strict black dress shirt.

Floor length skirts are everywhere. Check out the latest of the resort collections, and you’ll see why.

Lutz & Patmos have decided to close.

Naomi Campbell does not like walking up stairs.

THE WEEKENDER

A long-weekend jaunt to Buenos Aires might seem a little extravagant at first, considering the distance between Canada and Argentina. But with recent fare sales to South America and the continuing threat of volcanic-ash-related delays at European airports, B.A. might just be the perfect getaway destination this summer. Here, our guide to your first visit to the Paris of the South.

Where to Stay: We are obsessed with the Faena Hotel + Universe, a chic boutique hotel in the Puerto Madero waterfront neighbourhood. Designed by Philippe Starck, the hotel overlooks both the Río de la Plata and the city’s marshy Ecological Reserve.
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OUR FAVES FOR JUNE 4

For us girls at FrontRowMag.com, well shopping and events go hand-in-hand. Here’s a round up of sales and fashionable events we want you to know about! Xoxo FRM

Super hero’s, unite! FRM will be heading to this year’s Rethink Romp, happening Thursday, June 10th at the Steam Whistle Brewery. Will you? Tickets are still available so gather up your favourite Super Man and party for a good cause.

Canadian born designer Mark Fast will be making an appearance in Toronto at this year’s Luminato, in support of his installation titled The Ascension of Beauty: Mark Fast Interpreting the Rose, being held on June 15th at the Allen Lambert Galleria at Brookfield Place.
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OPEN SEASON

Shared and the Drake General Store open new location in King West neighbourhood

Once a tiny t-shirt shop owned by Shared clothing’s Joyce Lo and Carlo Colacci, who make all their comfy tees right here in Toronto, the duo have now collaborated with the über successful team at The Drake to expand their 600 sq foot space and open the third installment of The Drake General Store. Located south of King Street West on Bathurst, positioned directly across from the new Thompson Hotel, this incarnation of the DGS puts more of a focus on clothing and home décor in the newly renovated space. Think: Shared, natch, a selection of stylish Levi’s, Cheap Monday, vintage-inspired Fortnight Lingerie, books, like The Selby, and magazine’s such as Gentlewoman, all alongside home décor pieces sourced from antique shops, as well as Malin + Goetz bath products, which can all be found in the Drake Hotel, as well.

The Drake General Store on Bathurst officially opens Saturday, June 5th, 2010. 82A Bathurst Street.