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She will love the light citrus scent with just a touch of vanilla; the luxurious Narcissist bath and body line includes Body Wash ($24), Body Lotion ($24) and Solid Perfume ($16). PETA certified cruelty-free. Available at Little Black Dress Shop, 135 Tecumseth Street, Toronto; Envy Boutique, 31 Baldwin Street, Whitby and other select boutiques nationwide.

Jeans … first, there were Levi’s, Lee and Wrangler. Since the 60s their world wide popularity has made them the most universally worn item of clothing crossing class, gender, age and cultural lines. Jeanne Beker, fashion guru and host of CTV’s Fashion Television, has this to say about our favourite denim attire, “Jeans are the kind of thing that can make you or break you – they really say a lot about you. We want jeans to look really great but we sacrifice comfort level for a certain kind of look. But really it is all about the fit - you can have the most fabulous clothing in the world but unless they fit properly you are not going to look great, you are not going to feel good and you certainly are not going to feel comfortable.”

She wants to turn women of all ages on to a “really great product” - FDJ French Dressing Jeans. There is a perfect fit available for every body type; the collection offers a range of styles differing by rise (Regular, Mid, Low), fit (petite or regular, Natural or Easy) and silhouette (slim, straight, boot cut or flared). With various “rise-fit-silhouette” combinations, all styles are designed to fit the butt and slim the tummy; some styles contain Lycra for greater comfort and durability.

“We really have to be realistic - older women now have fantastic bodies – but for the most part a lot of jeans are really cut for bodies of 18 year olds! Here we are human muffin tops trying to squeeze into jeans that are just way too small for our bodies – that is a really big mistake. The great thing about FDJ is there is no way that you are not going to find at least one or more that fit you.”

Did you know that wearing the right bra size can do wonders for your comfort, posture, confidence and appearance? But facts are 85% of women wear the wrong size. This intimate apparel is not only your most supportive undergarment but it is an article of clothing that many women wear upwards of 16 hours everyday.

Lida Lisney, owner of the high-end lingerie boutique Inside Story, has perfected the art of bra fitting and has coined her approach “the accurate art of breastimation.” She explains, “We specialize in not using the measuring tape – they can steer you wrong. Instead, we use our hands on the back; this is the most important part of the fit.” Her experience combines a practiced eye with an extensive knowledge of the merchandise.

This Oakville boutique, which has just recently celebrated its 6^th anniversary, carries the newest bra collections from Prima Donna, Marie Joe, Chantelle and many more quality brand names. “Our size range is vast (“AA” to “I” cup, 28 to 46 band) so I can guarantee to anybody coming in that we have a size they can’t get anywhere else.” Nursing bras, panties, the latest in swim wear and luxurious lounge wear are also available.

“You Wanna Be On Top?” – the theme song for Canada’s Next Top Model tells the story. The winner of the popular reality show gets to walk away with a modeling contract from Elmer Olsen Modeling Agency, a $100,000 beauty contract from Procter & Gamble and an editorial spread in Fashion Magazine. Rebecca Hardy, winner of cycle two show, is in town for Toronto Fashion Week. The young starlet from Mannheim, Ontario used to work at the JM Schneider meat factory in Kitchener and her life has changed dramatically since claiming her victory. She candidly shares her experiences about being on TV and her new career.

“Being on Canada’s Next Top Model was really stressful. People don’t understand how long the hours are - you are running on no sleep.” She quickly got used to the cameras following her every move after only a couple of hours into filming. With eight episodes per season, each episode features a fashion challenge, photo shoot or commercial; Rebecca found the Venus Breeze commercial the most demanding exercise to carry out. “They gave me my script last but made me go first - I had the least amount of time to memorize my lines.”

Rebecca appreciates her TV encounter because it helped prepare her for the challenges of a modeling career which involves castings, photo shoots, runway shows, traveling to foreign countries, language barriers and more sleepless nights. She also portrays a positive attitude about accepting harsh feedback from the judges which is probably a big factor in her being able to survive an industry renowned for its high rejection factor.