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I’ve got great news for our Montreal readers. Holt Renfrew will be hosting one amazing event tomorrow, Saturday, February 13. To get men and women ready for V-day, Holts is inviting everyone (that’s right, everyone!) to get to the store tomorrow for a fashion show, hair touch-ups and more.

At 2:00 p.m., you can watch the runway show that will feature the hottest trends in lingerie from designers like Elle Macpherson, La Perla, Hanky Panky, D&G and Hugo Boss–among others. You’ll also see the latest in loungewear and fashion. The Max & Co. hair salon will be there, as well, to give complimentary hair touch-ups to customers and Yves Saint-Laurent will be giving makeup consultations with their new “Paris Je T’aime” collection.

I don’t know about you, but I’m more excited about prepping for V-day at Holts than I am about actually going out with my boyfriend. V-day’s overrated but who can resist free stuff?? Not me!

Oh, and I almost forgot the best part: there will also be chocolate tasting, gifts and draws. (I know…we stopped listening after the chocolate tasting part, too!)

Looking for last-minute V-day gifts? Shop here. Happy Valentine’s Day!

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Love snowboarding/skiing? Love Marc Jacobs? You’ll go bananas for this exclusive-to-Holts, limited edition, ridiculously adorable tee from Marc by Marc Jacobs — I know I did. It hits Holts on January 25th and retails for $65 (and I’ve already warned my boss that I’d be late that morning — see you there!)

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Got your Christmas and New Year’s party dresses all picked out? Great! Okay, how about what lies beneath? You know what I mean: we all have buldges and bumps that we’d like smoothed out beneath our party frocks. Not quite there yet? Then you must watch this video. Last Monday, I spent the morning at Canada AM, giving viewers the 101 on seamless underwear and shapewear—every woman’s secret weapon. As we showed you in LOULOU’s Winter issue, there is no need for a Bridget-Jones-Diary-moment: shapewear can be gloriously sexy and will camouflage your problem areas too (thank you Body Wrap slip and Yummie Tummie peek-a-boo-cami!). If you’ve got a boyish figure and require minimal coverage, then a pair of seamless panties and an extra bit of PN coverage is all you need. My reco: adhesive pasties from Nippies Natural (the silicone enhancement is ultra-slim which leaves no ridges on your bust and is available in two flesh tones) and a pair of seamless panties (the best pair ever invented: Calvin Klein’s Naked thong–and they’re on-sale at the moment for 2 for $20!).

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For all the beauty-addicts out there (I refuse to believe I’m the only one), the luxe Shu Uemura brand is making a special stop at Holts in Toronto this weekend. The brand’s principal makeup artist, Taca Ozawa, will be demonstrating the makeup’s potential to create artistic looks on some kimono-wearing models.

The best part? Makeup applications will be offered as will sketches by Rocco Commisso, a Japanese Manga Artist. Plus, if you purchase a pair of false eyelashes, you’ll get them applied by a pro for free. To guarantee your spot, book an appointment by calling Holt Renfrew in Toronto at 416-922-2333.

The event will take place in Centre Court at Holts this Saturday, December 12, 2009.

P.S. Isn’t the Shu Uemura counter at Holts (pictured) awesome? If any you TO gals hit this event, let us know how you liked it. Enjoy!

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For moms, sisters and BFFs with a make-up addiction. Take your make-up essentials on-the-go with a glam patent cosmetic case by Tory Burch. It will instantly add a touch of designer-chic to the inside of any handbag or to a hotel bathroom counter. Better still (and if you happen to have extra dough in your pocket), indulge their beauty fantasies and drop in a beauty goodie. My reco: a tube of sheer Gloss Volupté by Yves Saint Laurent. It’s absolutely devine and will make any lipgloss junkie look at a tube of lipstick in a whole new light.

Tory Burch small cosmetic case, $65, Holt Renfrew or ToryBurch.com
Yves Saint Laurent Gloss Volupté, $38, Murale

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