Primped and Pampered

Here’s an inside peek at the first annual Style Lounge, presented by

From September 6 to 8, some of Toronto’s most notable names joined the TIFF madness to attend the highly anticipated first annual Style Lounge, presented by Toronto Life, FASHION, HELLO! Canada and FLARE.

The Maverick Social Club on King West hosted the pop-up lounge, where attendees came to get their game face on and enjoy a few minutes of downtime. The Penguin Random House Canada reading nook was the perfect place to relax and recharge, both literally and figuratively (thanks to the on-site charging stations). Hot Tools appliances, the gold standard for professional stylists, hosted a pop-up salon with top Toronto stylists including Kirsten Klontz. Clarins beauty touch-up—featuring some of the brand’s newest products—was a huge hit. To complete their look, guests could hit up the Style Lounge Nail Parlour for Chic Vinylux mini manicures, done by the nail experts at the Nail and Champagne Bar.

Canapés and Seedlip cocktails—both infused with Youtheory Collagen— offered a wellness boost. And an illustrator was on hand creating custom sketches of guests enjoying their favourite wellness activity. Catering was provided by the McEwan Group, along with protein bars from RXBAR. Guests stayed hydrated with cocktails by Tromba, wine from Vieni Estates, beer from Lost Craft, nitro cold brew from Balzac’s Coffee Roasters and ROAR Organic electrolyte beverages.

Guests danced to music by Maximum Music DJ, posed for photos and sampled products before heading out on the town for TIFF.

For more on the event, visit: torontolife.com/stylelounge19