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Kylie Minogue is as stylish as they come. A woman with talent, spirit, and sex appeal, she successfully evolved from a fresh faced teenage star to one of the millennium’s sexiest sensations.

After getting things started with 1987’s “The Loco-Motion” , Kylie became a popular celebrity in Australia and the UK, but made a massive comeback to A-list mass appeal with “Can’t Get... Read more

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Can you put a price on art? Some of the wealthiest people in the world can. Art lovers pay staggering amounts to build their collections. Although you may not be in the market for a hundred million dollar painting, simply viewing these pieces can be an inspirational experience.

It is hard to determine a set value for art, as for many pieces, the price is determined by what the buyer is willing to pay.... Read more

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Everyone is familiar with the clichés about the art world. Some are good and some are bad, most are amusing, but which ones are true?

We can never be sure which of the Art Clichés we’ll meet in galleries and at shows, so let’s take a tongue-in-cheek glance at the folks you might encounter when you step into The Artmosphere.

The Slob

Usually a painter or maybe a fashion... Read more

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Do you love painting but find it intimidating to begin? If you are new to painting, it can be overwhelming to face a blank canvas, but it isn’t just novices whose wells of inspiration run dry. Many seasoned pros, hobby painters, and artists in general, can suffer the same setbacks.

Whether you call it a dry spell or maybe “Painter’s Block”, this can affect more than your paints and... Read more

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Do you love to craft, but hate to start (or finish!) projects because your supplies are jumbled, poorly organized, or crammed haphazardly into storage containers all over your house?

Do yourself a favour: Take the time to bring some order to your stash, before you stop crafting altogether from sheer frustration.

Don’t bag it.

Maybe when you started that last craft you weren’t sure if it was... Read more

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Most people don’t think twice about their options when it comes to clothing storage. Closets, chests of drawers and armoires have become staples in North American homes. But what if you live in a loft, or an older building with limited closet space? Or what if you just want to add an unconventional design twist to your rooms?

Why not consider repurposing untraditional objects and furniture to house your... Read more

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Although “Fashion Icon” might not spring to mind when you think about writer/comedian Tina Fe y, this hilarious and talented woman has been turning heads with her so-called Geek Chic look since she debuted on Saturday Night Live in 2000. Known as the “thinking man’s pin up girl”, Tina Fey has the style and appeal of a woman who doesn’t realize just how stylish and appealing... Read more

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Just as we were getting used to skinny jeans, hot off the runways comes the opposite style: high waisted, wide legged trousers. Although this might have some people cheering for relief from the skinny jean, which is often unflattering for anyone who isn’t a model, the high waisted pant has others begging the question why why why?!

Although structured, high waisted pants might not look terrible in the... Read more

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• Fashion & Style

Can art be used as a method of therapy? Many people believe that expressing creativity through artistic pursuits can lead to a greater understanding of oneself as well as reducing stress and improving emotional stability.

Although many people use art as a therapeutic tool for personal and private fulfillment, many in the psychological community believe that structured art therapy is a great way to improve people... Read more

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How much environmental damage is caused by the clothes that you put on your body every day? Lululemon , the Canadian yoga-wear chain, has made headlines recently with regards to unsubstantiated health-benefit claims in their eco-friendly line of seaweed clothing. How, as a consumer, can you distinguish between the healthy and the hype?

Start by being wary of “green-washing” – the... Read more

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