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A party scene on the deck of Toronto architect Graham Smith’s green home. Model at left (front) wears Community organic cotton jacket, $110 at Aritzia (www.aritzia.com) and Thieves hemp and lyocell dress, $210, leagueofloversandthieves.ca. Right front: organic cotton scarf, $34 and hat, $20, www.roots.com. H&M Organic cotton shirt, $49.90, www.hm.com. Preloved recycled skirt, $138, www.preloved.ca

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Putting on a green party

Eco-entertaining is a feel-good way to keep the home fires burning


Posh spice

Pan-Asian design inspired by a legendary trade route is adding heat to interiors. Break out the beaded curtains and 20-foot golden Buddhas


The new beauty economy

This fall, it's all about the consumer diet. Take a tip from the makeup experts and focus on your best asset: lips, eyes and brows. Whatever you choose, it'll pay dividents


Pump up the power

Buoyed by sharp silhouettes, hot hues and an unprecedented eclecticism, the mood on the runways for next spring is all about women's choice. Says Oscar de la Renta: ‘They're finally at a point where they can be who they want to be'


Fall accessories

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If this fall's clothes are understated, the accents are anything but. Tiyana Grulovic reports


Beyond the suit

Dressing for the office this fall is easier than ever, thanks to classic staples like jackets and pencil skirts that take their cues from your funkiest sportswear. Comfortable cuts in chic fabrics work everywhere

Globe Life contest

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Let us dress you

You have until midnight to tell us why columnist Amy Verner should give you a new work look — including $1,000 in clothing and a trip to Toronto


Get the message, but don't show me your hand-held

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We are now convinced that watching people scroll through their e-mail is entertainment


Doing Italy in a hoodie and leggings

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There's nothing quite like being the last person standing at a baggage carousel in Rome to make you lose all faith in human civilization


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The new linen

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Net assets

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