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Last login: 3 weeks agoTrufashionista: TruFashionista is a 27 year old woman in a relationship from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.; Likes 2,389 pages, 146 videos, 258 photos • 171 fans • Received 20 reviews; Member since Aug 02, 2006

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Beware the Russian bear: Mar 11, 8:14am 1 review politics, russia, news, ukraine
http://www.nationalpost.com/opinion/columnists/story.html?id=366136; From the page: "Ukraine's supplies were shut down by one-third without justification. The Russians claim this to be a pricing dispute, but its tactics are aimed at punishing Ukrainians for exercising their independence by having a real democracy, a real economy, by joining the World Trade Organization and by preparing to join NATO."

Stylish Wedding Ideas | just perfect!: Mar 5, 8:41am 15 reviews weddings
http://www.stylishweddingideas.com/

Style.com Lookbook: Mar 4, 8:48pm 1 review fashion, luxury, clothes, designer, runway
http://www.style.com/mystyle/lookbooks/view/mylookbook144875?iphoto=3; My lookbook on Style.com. Check it out!

Elle Show, Canadas premier consumer fashion and beauty event, April 24 to 27 200…: Mar 4, 1:13pm 1 review fashion, toronto, event
http://www.elleshow.ca/; Canada's Premier Consumer Fashion Event April 24-27 08

Save Your Soles | Beauty Style : RealSimple.com: Feb 21, 8:46am 1 review fashion, shoes
http://www.realsimple.com/realsimple/gallery/0,21863,1216745,00.html; HOW TO WEAR HIGH HEELS!

From the page: "Save Your Soles
Real Simple put dozens of insoles and inserts through their paces so you'll be able to walk on in beauty and comfort"

Shop-A-Matic - New York Magazine: Feb 20, 5:13pm 0 review fashion, shoes
http://nymag.com/search/search.cgi?rpp=20&stp=80&q=categoryname%3ASNEAKERS&st...

My Fashion: Olga Naboks Album - New York Magazine: Feb 13, 9:29am 1 review fashion, runway, fashion-week, stylist, lookbook
http://my.nymag.com/TruFashionista/myfashion/; My LookBook on NYMag Fashion. One of their best features is that you can search looks by categories, colour, style, etc. not just designer.

Fashionistas get rid of the old: Jan 20, 5:45pm 1 review fashion, news, trends
http://www.canada.com/topics/lifestyle/story.html?id=2c03a870-2d87-49d7-96d4-...; From the page: "Fashionistas get rid of the old
New year is best time to shake up your wardrobe, hair and makeup
Michelle Magnan , Canwest News Service

It's the new year and, if you're sick of your old style, it may be time to update your look. January is the perfect time to revamp everything from your makeup to your shoes, which is why all the fashion magazines are brimming with ideas, strategies and advice.

In Style, for example, promises "a chic and easy guide to your most stylish year ever!"

So, to help you up your style quotient, we scoured In Style and five other fashion magazines -- Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Elle Canada, Flare and Glamour -- for their top tips.

Harper's Bazaar says cropped cuts, bright eyeshadow, big-time blush, sun-kissed skin, long and loose hair, red or pink lips and dramatic eyes are some of the season's best looks.

Add these three hot items to your wardrobe, says Harper's Bazaar: sleeveless jackets, which provide "a more structured look with less fuss"; peep-toe booties, which bring "a small dose of sexiness" and "the perfect amount of playfulness"; and fluid trousers, since "looser is in this season."

Incorporate metallics into your clothing, shoes, and accessories, says In Style. "No need to gloss things over this season -- make them shine in rose gold, silver or copper.

Discover a brave new nail colour, suggests In Style. "Not just any fashionista-calibre shade will do. To find a dark, arresting polish, choose a hue that complements your skin tone. The pros say dark complexions look best in rich burgundies with gold undertones and in deep purples (like Yves Saint Laurent's Black Tulip). Women with medium or olive skin wear deep berries and reds well (try Essie's Berry Hard).

Look to the past for some fashion-forward ideas. According to Elle Canada, the roaring '20s are inspiring fashion designers these days. "At Christian Dior, John Galliano took a shine to Marlene Dietrich-inspired tailoring," writes Elle.

Experiment with your shoe collection. Stilettos aren't the only sexy shoe this year. "If you're afraid of a six-inch heel, go for platform shoes!" says Tamara Mellon, Jimmy Choo president, in Elle Canada. "They're very sexy and much easier to live with."

Consider denim in a colour other than blue, says Glamour. Pink, purple and yellow jeans may not be for the shy, but they sure are current. "Start with jeans in a washed-out shade. Then throw on a not-so-girly jacket (it can be a bolder colour), but make sure your top isn't also bright," writes Glamour. To nail the look, make sure your coloured jeans aren't too tight and wear neutral shoes -- black is too heavy for this look, says Glamour.

Thinking of chopping your hair? As Glamour points out, Katie Holmes, Paris Hilton and Serena Williams have all done it -- maybe you should, too. A choppy boy crop works well on hair that's fine and straight, a piecey pixie cut suits wavy hair, while a bob with swing is great for thick or straightened hair.

Make eyeliner your beauty staple. "Let your peepers do the flirting by working your favourite shade of eyeliner all around the eyes," writes Flare. "We love trusty navy blue or charcoal. If you make a boo-boo, don't sweat it -- just start smudging.

Sheer clothing is a strong trend for spring. Your must-have sheer item for spring is a top, reports Flare. Or, "play peekaboo with a see-through skirt. Veiled layers give you diaphanous coverage without the big reveal."
Get clashing. According to Vogue, "mixing -- never matching -- is making a splash on runways and interiors." So mix your florals with your stripes.