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Best Bum
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 02/07/2010 - 21:21.
by Christine Donnelly
"It was only when you walked away I saw you had the perfect ass. Forgive me for not falling in love with your face or your conversation." - Leonard Cohen read more...
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Valentine's A to Z
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/04/2010 - 13:45.
A – Apple. Give one to your prof, I dare you. Infinity points if you wink at him/her. HA!
B: La Brehandaise Creperie
Toronto's first authentic creperie, nestled on Queen St., is the perfect place for a francophile Valentine's brunch a deux, but also a great place to gossip with girlfriends about disastrous Valentine's past. So whether you're celebrating as a duo or a dream team, sip crisp apple cider in a space that feels miles away from winter. 942 Queen St. W., (647) 351-0803
C - CARDS.
No matter what it is you do today, whether you are single or attached, totally in love or totally against love – you have to make cards. Make them cynical if you must, but make 'em. read more...
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Pantytime!
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/04/2010 - 12:45.
By Caitlyn Holroyd
I like flowers and chocolates as much as the next gal but let’s face it—they’re a tad cliché and have a rather short shelf life. So when you're stocking your arsenal this Valentine’s Day, why not celebrate Pantytime?
From Feb. 4 to 21, American Apparel is flashing us their panties at sale prices you’ll love. Best of all, they have styles for every function, so no excuse is needed to snatch ‘em up. read more...
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Valentine's 'Do? Take A Hint From Disney
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/04/2010 - 11:47.
By Annie Webber
Too old for Disney princesses? Fiddle faddle. If that were true, not a glimmer of glamour would exist in the hearts of girls and women the world over. Say what you want about these cartoon fantasy mavens (misogynistic? inspiring? archaic? nostalgic?) but no one influenced your penchant for straight-up romance more then Walt Disney. Not only does a nod to the fairy tales and prince charmings of our youth add a certain sheen of innocence and charm to any conversation, but these beacons of princessly light were some of our earliest style icons. This Valentine's Day, why not channel a little vintage romance? Whether their posters still line your closet or it's just the glow of VHS glory that lines your brain, style tips run rampant among the Disney divas. So, without further ado, the bread and butter of this p'tit article: Princess Hair. read more...
My Special K Challenge
Vanilla Almond, Metro Morning and my intense hot yoga class
Submitted by Jen on Thu, 02/04/2010 - 10:52.
B is for BabyBlog
THE BABYMAMMA: Marta - Can write killer copy but can't pronounce "Canadiana."
THE BABYDADDY: Dustin - can design a house but can't figure out voicemail.
So the story goes:
Dustin and Marta sitting in a tree,
K-i-s-s-i-n-g.
First comes love,
Then comes a baby in a baby carriage,
And when we get around to it, finally marriage.
...Or something like that. This column tells the tale of all things Little Walnut (or LW as he'll be referred to from here on in)-chronicling the gestation, birth and rise to toddlerdom of my first baby.
One Spoon for You, and One for Mommy
Submitted by haley on Fri, 02/05/2010 - 10:19.
Is it wrong to eat your baby's food???
It all started with me trying to demonstrate proper dining technique. I think Cy was getting confused: he would slap the spoon and try to eat my hand. So in an effort to educate and inspire, I channeled my best airplane (think more big, struggling Boeing rather than a sprightly Cessna) and flew a spoon into my own mouth to show him how its done. Then it hit me: mmmm...these peas are actually pretty good! And they required no work, as in chewing, on my part. I could get used to this. read more...
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Thirty, Single and Unsatisfied
Submitted by taylor on Mon, 01/18/2010 - 17:19.
Dear Jenn,
I just turned thirty and I feel like my life is entirely out of sorts. My job is 'eh', I have no boyfriend and spend my Saturday nights trolling from one party night to the next getting wasted and hoping to hook up with a cute boy. Everyone around me seems to be twenty-two - minus a couple immediate friends who are also in my boat. It seems most of my friends and colleagues are married - so all the good guys are gone - and I feel stuck in this perpetual desperate scenario where everything sucks. I have no idea how to find a man - am starting to worry about my ticking biological clock and on top of this work is shit. WHAT SHOULD I BE DOING - HELP!!
-Out Of Sorts read more...
SDTC Finishing School
Busted...
Submitted by haley on Thu, 01/28/2010 - 14:32.
By Karen Cleveland
An acquaintance of mine divulged a gaffe that I couldn’t help but share (anonymously, bien sur)….oh dear, what a conundrum.
She’s simply burnt out at work: too many late nights, too many weekends and desperately needed to blow off some steam. On a school night, after clocking in a heroic Wednesday at the office, she looked for respite and found it on Ossington, in liquid form. read more...
In Video
Shedoesthecity Interviews Toronto Music Artist Matthew Barber
Submitted by Jen on Mon, 02/08/2010 - 12:21.
She Does The City Editor in Chief Jen sits down with Toronto musician Matthew Barber at The White Squirrel on Queen St., to talk about his upcoming album True Believer.
T'was Said
cash cow
Submitted by ginger79 on Wed, 02/03/2010 - 20:32.
"Don't worry, one day you'll be a cash cow too."
"Thanks."
cable vs bitch
Submitted by ginger79 on Wed, 02/03/2010 - 20:24.
"I bitch about her more than I bitch about my cell phone bill!!!"
Contra dealings
Submitted by ginger79 on Wed, 02/03/2010 - 20:22.
"I get dinner, you get content, he gets a blow job....it works out for everybody."
PLEAJAAAHHH
Submitted by haley on Tue, 02/02/2010 - 13:16.
"Older British women saying 'Pleasure.' It's supposed to sound classy, but instead it just sounds dirty."
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MONTREAL: Like a Chair, but Smaller: Tiny Little Chairs
FASHION: Charlotte Gainsbourg - our current crush and style icon
HER CAREER: Phyllis Novak, Artistic Director, Sketch
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VANCOUVER: Lily + Jae Lookbook
TORONTO: Stories From Our Black Books Launch
MUSIC: Beachhouse: Bittersweet Like Your Teenage Years
FASHION: 52nd annual Grammys; the Fashion Awards
FASHION: The Chosen Ones Vintage Sale
MUSIC: Leif Vollebekk: The Canadian Bob Dylan?
FASHION: Trend Alert - Love 'em and Lace 'em
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TORONTO: An Interview with the Production Crew of Late Night In The Bedroom
FASHION: Emily Brown's Secret Weapon
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VANCOUVER: Good 'do! Barbarella Hair Salon
TORONTO: Good Blood Bad Blood: STOPTALKING
TV: Reefer Madness! The Downside of High on CBC
AMAZING FIND: Charles and Marie Deer Vase
HER CAREER: Annette Paul of Daily Bread Food Bank
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VANCOUVER: Hit List - What to Do This Week
TORONTO: Interior Design Show Launch Party
MONTREAL: Axl Rose and “Guns N’ Roses” @ the Bell Centre
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VANCOUVER Jonathan + Olivia Final Days and one mega sale
TORONTO: Nightlife Events, Jan 27-31
VANCOUVER: Laughter Yoga at Smiling Yoga Laughter Club isn't reserved for middle aged hippies
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You Voted...
Massage vs. Manicure
Submitted by haley on Tue, 01/26/2010 - 15:39.
You were equally split between bum massages in Brooklyn and manicures in Manhattan
Top 5
To-Dos When The Snow Starts To Fall
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/02/2010 - 17:05.
To-Dos When The Snow Starts To Fall
- Nap (yessss!)
- Catch snowflakes while walking-bonus points for running into someone with your mouth open. Ha!
- Cozy up to someone special-whether they like it or not-and catch up on your cinema.
- Twirl around curbside, yellin' about how grand it truly is to be alive.
- Ho. Cho. Co. Mmmmm.