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PARIS - Canadian designer Vejas Kruszewski has won a special award from the LVMH Prize for young fashion designers. The 19-year-old behind Toronto-based label Vejas has been awarded 150,000 eu...

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/canadian-designer-vejas-awarded-150000-euro-special-prize-from-lvmh-prize

There are four weeks left until summer officially kicks off and instead of stressing about your body, we're here to help you achieve its best version - inside and out. Whether it's fitness, beau...

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/inside-out-beauty

A new dating website is offering to pair Americans with Canadian singles to save them from a Donald Trump presidency. MapleMatch.com promises love and a U.S. escape plan if Trump becomes command...

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/dating-website-offers-to-pair-canadians-americans-fleeing-a-trump-presidency

HALIFAX - A couple who fell in love over long distance were married the same way: Over Skype. Megan Radford and Rolando Barrientos were together in Bolivia for the ceremony, but most everyone el...

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/love-at-first-skype-brides-father-officiates-bolivian-marriage-in-nova-scotia

Some older couples who want social recognition for their love relationships are exchanging rings, throwing parties and holding wedding-type ceremonies, but they're stopping short of getting lega...

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/some-older-couples-have-weddings-without-getting-married

Shedding layers for spring doesn’t require much of a commitment when it comes to clothing. But hair? That’s a whole different story. So shears-shy beauty fans will be pleased to hear that th...

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/a-cut-and-colour-above-spring-hair-trends-stay-true-to-the-lighter-brighter-season-ahead

Taking on spring with a fresh face is easy — if you’re brave enough to wade through all the latest trends, that is. But rather than test drive every colour, technique and product, we’ve ta...

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/about-face-five-must-try-spring-beauty-looks

Show us a woman who has enough pairs of shoes and we’ll show you a woman who hasn’t been spring shoe shopping yet. This season, it’s all about stylish comfort — gone are the days of buni...

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/top-5-spring-shoe-trends

Fashion shows these days are almost more about the social media and street-style stars than the clothes themselves. But there’s no denying there will always be something exhilarating about see...

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/spring-2016-trend-report

Few things can be as sartorially frustrating as facing a new season full of trends that only work on fashion models. Crop tops. Do we have to? Mom jeans: no thanks. Sequins and raging ruffles �...

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/style-through-the-ages

Spring is upon us and what better way to celebrate the sunnier weather than with a new trinket. From gilded hair accessories and happy-hued necklaces to investment handbags that reflect more tha...

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/spring-fashion-preview-accessories-focus-on-delightful-details-delicate-designs

CHICAGO - When Debra Aldridge became her grandson's primary caregiver, she was making $7.50 per hour as a cook. The alternative for the newborn, she was told, was to put him up for adoption. "I ...

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/more-grandparents-taking-on-parental-role-for-grandchildren

Rachel Ruvinsky thought she was a lesbian. As a teenager, she'd fallen into a serious relationship with her best friend. She was one of the few students at her high school to be out; she joined ...

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/to-be-young-and-polyamorous-in-the-age-of-okcupid

One marriage expert has a decidedly anti-cupid message for long-term lovers this Valentine's season: rein in the wooing. Amid the red roses, candlelit dinners and declarations of love, all coupl...

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/when-fairy-tale-falls-apart-couples-status-varies-by-relationship-region

Let’s be honest, there’s nothing new about backpacks. Ancient hunters and gatherers were believed to be some of the earliest adopters of the knapsack, book bag, rucksack or turtle’s shell ...

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/front-of-the-pack-vancouver-based-accessories-brand-herschel-brings-back-the-backpack

In New York City, where one in eight residents is of Asian descent, schools apparently celebrate the Lunar New Year by giving kids the day off. Students in Vancouver aren’t quite so lucky, but...

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/fab-five-a-fresh-start-for-a-new-year

QUESTION: "I'VE HAD TWO CHILDREN, BUT NEVER HAD AN ORGASM. WOULD TRYING A SEX TOY HELP? IF YES, WHAT KIND SHOULD I CHOOSE? IT SEEMS LIKE THERE ARE A MILLION DIFFERENT OPTIONS!” ANSWER: Accordin...

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/burning-sex-questions-should-i-start-using-a-vibrator

QUESTION: “HOW DO YOU BOUNCE BACK FROM DISAPPOINTING DATING SITUATIONS? I'M SO AFRAID TO PUT MYSELF OUT THERE AND GET HURT AGAIN.” ANSWER: Love and dating offer no guarantees, which is why da...

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/burning-sex-questions-tips-for-disappointing-dating-situations

QUESTION: “I HOOKED UP WITH THIS GUY I REALLY LIKE THE OTHER NIGHT. WE HAD A REALLY GOOD TIME AND I THOUGHT THERE WAS SOMETHING BETWEEN US, BUT NOW HE'S NOT TEXTING ME BACK. I CAN'T STOP MYSELF...

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/burning-sex-questions-should-i-text-message-if-im-being-ignored

QUESTION: “I'M A NICE GUY. I’M DECENT LOOKING AND HAVE A GOOD JOB. WHEN IT COMES TO DATING, I'VE PUT MYSELF OUT THERE. I'VE TRIED MEETING PEOPLE ONLINE AND IN PERSON, WITHOUT ANY LUCK. I TREA...

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/burning-sex-questions-tips-for-better-dating-luck

Whether you’re trying to figure out how to spice up your marriage or what to do about your hook-up that won’t text you back — navigating our personal relationships can be at times, pretty ...

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/your-top-five-burning-sex-and-relationship-questions-answered

If you’re still sticking to your new fitness regimen, huge congratulations — it takes major discipline to change or create new habits. And now that your arms are looking more toned and your ...

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/fab-five-work-it-out

Winter can wreak havoc on lips, leading many beauty fans to search for the holy grail of skin saviours that target dry, chapped pouts. Thankfully, a whole host of beauty and skin care brands hav...

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/fab-five-lip-love

For the first time in history, Pantone — the industry leader when it comes to any and all things colour — has named two shades its 2016 Colours of the Year. Well, to be precise, it’s the b...

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/fab-five-pantone-pairing

It may feel like we’re halfway through winter, but in reality, boot season in this country extends way past March — some years, you can wear them all the way through June. And that’s not c...

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/fab-five-over-the-knee-boots

Sam Russell suspected his dating startup, Where White People Meet , would ruffle a few Internet feathers. It's why the site's "About" page carefully avoids mention of Russell or his wife, Tami,...

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/founder-of-white-people-meet-dont-call-me-racist-i-dated-a-black-woman-once

When my friend Abby dared me in September to delete my dating apps for the rest of the year, I was eager to let them go. At the time, I was feeling bored and overwhelmed with dating - tired of c...

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/three-months-without-dating-apps-it-was-harder-than-i-expected

Lush managing director and co-founder talks about the company’s 20th anniversary and the path taken to get there It’s not a stretch to think that a man who has devoted countless hours to rec...

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/the-scent-of-success

Everyone knows that January brings with it new gym memberships, new job searches, and probably lots of new haircuts — after all, new year, new you (and all that)! Of course, we know that new k...

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/fab-five-keep-your-resolutions

There’s nothing worse (sartorially speaking) than walking into a party and spotting three other people wearing the same item — or outfit — as you. Hello, New Year’s Eve nightmare. But th...

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/festive-focal-point-stand-out-this-holiday-party-season-with-sparkles-faux-fur

NEW YORK, N.Y. - From red marzipan bows on the cake to holiday wreaths on tables, December brides and grooms have found many ways to incorporate Christmas into their weddings. December nuptials ...

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/december-brides-and-grooms-embrace-the-holiday-season-with-christmas-touches-at-their-nuptials

For many people, buying a gift for a guy is either the easiest thing or the most difficult thing in the world: easy if his interests include sports, alcohol, or any other specific hobby; difficu...

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/fab-five-gifts-for-dapper-dudes

If you think silk scarves are only for the summer months, or even worse, are outdated fashion relics better left in the past — think again. These lightweight iterations of the all-season wrap ...

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/fab-5-timeless-tie

There’s something easy, breezy and perfectly chic about a cape. Against all odds — especially considering the fact that it’s mostly shapeless and you pull it on over your head — it’s a...

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/fab-five-easy-breezy-perfectly-chic-capes

Q How did the partnership with Winners, HomeSense and Marshalls come about? A The holidays can be a tricky time to navigate. With various fêtes to attend it’s difficult to know who to gift, wh...

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/style-qa-holiday-tastemaker-lisa-gache

We’ve all been there: pressed snooze once, then twice, then three times before nixing the shower, the blow dry, and the breakfast from your morning routine — all for just a few more minutes ...

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/fab-five-stylish-sweater-dresses

TORONTO - Vancouver-based Shoes.com is hoping to bolster its business with the acquisition of a successful U.S. accessories brand and plans to expand offline with the launch of bricks-and-morta...

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/vancouverbased-shoescom-to-open-storefronts-acquires-us-brand-richer-poorer

South Asian beauty is all about the eyes — at least according to industry gurus Ina Mander and Mindy Bansal. “It’s the eyes. Indian women are known for their eyes,” Mander says when aske...

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/beyond-bollywood-uk-artists-naeem-khan-and-imran-ali-are-changing-the-face-of-beauty

Men’s boots are back in a big way this season. No longer chunky, clunky and solely (get it?) about function, the latest crop of winter-friendly footwear options score some serious style points...

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/fab-five-mens-boots

A morning meet-and-greet with fans at Nordstrom followed by a visit to a $360-million construction project is all in a day’s work for Ivanka Trump . The businesswoman and all-around fashion mo...

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/on-trump-time

Gone are the days of lugging around an oversized tote or carryall: these days, it’s all about downsizing. And while they may not let you go literally hands-free, a clutch is a no-brainer when ...

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/fab-five-the-clutch

It only takes a few minutes in Lubov Azria’s presence to understand that she is a woman’s woman. Sitting in an expansive showroom at her New York City office, a short walk from Times Square,...

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/bcbg-max-azria-groups-lubov-azria-a-lifetime-of-knowing-what-women-want

If you’re looking for downtown-chic style with a hint of British refinement, look no further than rag & bone . The creation of David Neville and Marcus Wainwright (Wainwright oversees design w...

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/rag-bones-city-chic-david-neville-and-marcus-wainwright-bring-blend-of-downtown-hip-and-sharp-brit-style-to-streets-worldwide

Look at the sorts of things some fashion designers expect you to wear, and you’d be forgiven for thinking they must hate women. But not Prabal Gurung. When the celebrated New York-based design...

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/prabal-gurungs-collection-at-vancouvers-nordtrom-smart-luxury-with-a-soul

Michael Kors is hungry for change. And it’s an appetite the celebrated American designer and Global Ambassador Against Hunger for the United Nations World Food Programme has had for more than ...

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/an-appetite-for-change-designer-michael-kors-aims-to-end-hunger-with-fashionable-initiative

Fall boots are far from the clunky, chunky options of years past. And we have the streamlined silhouette of on-trend Chelsea boots to thank for that. Surfacing this season in pretty much every s...

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/fab-five-chelsea-boots

You can already rate restaurants, hotels, movies, college classes, government agencies and bowel movements online. So the most surprising thing about Peeple - basically Yelp , but for humans - ...

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/everyone-you-know-will-be-able-to-rate-you-on-yelp-for-people-whether-you-want-them-to-or-not

Virginia Lynn is dating again, this time with the help of Tinder. For better or worse, online dating has long since lost any whiff of the lonely hearts stigma. The biggest game-changer for the l...

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/swipe-right-apps-like-tinder-have-changed-just-about-everything-about-dating-in-the-internet-era-but-women-still-wont-make-the-first-move

Putting your best face forward this fall doesn’t require a complete overhaul of your makeup bag. In fact, the latest looks can likely be created with products already in your beauty stockpile....

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/put-your-best-face-forward-this-fall-with-video

The arrival of the fall season can present a host of seemingly insurmountable challenges for fashion fans. Some of the head-scratching, teeth-grinding conundrums may include: Does one really nee...

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/style/tricky-trends-five-fashion-trends-for-fall-that-are-better-left-on-the-runway