September 03, 2020 at 09:36PM A whole new season is coming and that means it’s time for some fresh new hair inspo, so we’ve rounded up our favourite natural hairstyle ideas from the Fall 2020 runways. LaQuan Smith, Carolina Herrera and Badgley Mischka gave us chic cropped curly ‘dos that
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Meet the Montreal-Based Brand Behind the Famous Initial Necklace Worn by Meghan Markle
September 03, 2020 at 06:44PM Back in 2016, Meghan Markle stepped out in Toronto wearing an initial necklace with the letters ‘H’ and ‘M’ on it – and subsequently sent the world into a meltdown. With no words, just a simple gesture, the then Suits actress confirmed rumours that had
Meet Orpah Wavomba, Founder of Toronto-based Vintage E-tailer Mode de Mit
September 02, 2020 at 09:17PM While those of us in North America glean a perspective on our rampant consumerism based largely on reports released by activist groups, vintage entrepreneur Orpah Wavomba, who is originally from Kenya, has a very different–and dire–understanding of our over-consumption. “When I was younger, my cousin
Harry and Meghan Just Signed a Deal With Netflix
September 02, 2020 at 06:20PM Following in the footsteps of the Obamas, who signed a multi-year deal with Netflix after leaving the White House, the Sussexes too have entered into a partnership with the streaming giant. One of their biggest post-royal decisions (the other being their move to California), the
Here’s the First Look at Netflix’s Stylish New Show, Emily in Paris
September 02, 2020 at 04:59PM Taking the classic “American in Paris” trope and giving it a high fashion spin is Lily Collins’ upcoming Netflix show, Emily in Paris. The 10-episode series doesn’t drop until October 2, but the just-released trailer is giving us plenty to look forward to. Created by
My Story: Jenn Harper is On a Mission to Empower Indigenous Youth, One Power Lip at a Time
September 02, 2020 at 02:41PM Meet Jenn Harper, the founder of Cheekbone Beauty, a made-in-Canada cosmetics line of colourful lipsticks and lip glosses, plus complexion products, focused on low waste and sustainability: think biodegradable packaging and sustainably sourced ingredients. What’s more, 10 per cent of Cheekbone Beauty’s profits are donated
10 of the Best New Beauty Launches in September
September 01, 2020 at 10:04PM You know the drill – a new month means a new line-up of must-have new beauty launches to fill your drawers with – and September is shaping up to be one of the year’s most exciting months in terms of product drops. Below, see 10
Everything You Need to Know About Selena Gomez’s Beauty Line, Rare Beauty
September 01, 2020 at 05:00PM Update: We’re just days away from the launch of Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty line and the anticipation is reaching fever pitch – especially now that we know what products the singer-turned-beauty businesswoman will offer in said line. According to a release, the line includes the
Burberry Launches Animal Kingdom Pop-Up in Vancouver
September 01, 2020 at 04:02PM Today, Burberry is opening the first of its Animal Kingdom pop-up stores in Canada at Holt Renfrew in Vancouver. Punctuated by large-scale sculptures of monkeys and birds of paradise, the pop-up aims to welcome customers in to the world of Burberry and its long-standing connection
Rosalía Wears Mikhael Kale in First MAC Cosmetics Lipstick Campaign
August 31, 2020 at 08:30PM Grammy Award-winning artist Rosalía has been named as the newest Viva Glam Ambassador for MAC Cosmetics today, launching her own lipstick as part of the collaboration. And in the striking campaign imagery, the singer can be seen wearing a red dress by Canadian designer Mikhael
How to Wear PUMA’s New Mile Rider Sneaker With Everything
August 31, 2020 at 07:00PM Finding footwear that can be a wardrobe chameleon is no easy feat – securing that go-to pair of shoes that can be worn seven days a week, without blisters, is something we once dreamt of. Until the new Mile Rider sneaker from PUMA came along.
Winnipeg-Based Accessory Designer Bronwyn Butterfield Will Drop a New Collection Tonight
August 31, 2020 at 06:22PM “My interest in beadwork came from looking at my family beadwork, my background and my identity,” says Bronwyn Butterfield, the Métis-identifying artist whose jewellery features natural and geometric motifs mainly rendered in glass beads. Her whimsical pieces take upwards of four hours to make, and
Lady Gaga’s Face Masks Won the 2020 Video Music Awards
August 31, 2020 at 03:54PM Lady Gaga can be counted on to make anything avant garde, and the Covid-era face masks she wore to the 2020 VMAs are no exception. The singer took to the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet last night wearing a silver circular Area coat, with
The Second Brunette x Juicy Couture Collaboration is Here – And It’s Oh-So Good
August 28, 2020 at 02:44PM This week, Vancouver-based apparel brand Brunette launched its second limited edition collaboration with Juicy Couture. Brimming with ‘gram-worthy tie-dye prints in pastel hues and the Canadian brand’s signature slogans, the collection feels very of-the-moment. Naturally, we wanted to find out more about the inspiration behind
44 Small Businesses to Support Across Canada Right Now
August 28, 2020 at 02:00PM As COVID-19-related shutdowns forced many businesses to close for the past five months, there’s never been a more crucial time to support local small businesses than right now. This weekend marks the start of the Canada United initiative, a local movement designed to “show local
13 Shows and Movies We’re Excited to Stream in September 2020
August 27, 2020 at 08:24PM We’ve got a lot of time on our hands right now. Here are all the movies and television shows we can’t wait to watch on streaming services in September 2020. Crave Coastal Elites This socially distanced comedic satire features five characters—based either in New York
Why Nolinski Paris Should Be Your First Stop When International Travel Resumes
August 27, 2020 at 07:00PM Fact: There’s no shortage of architectural eye candy in Paris. It’s this neoclassical style, thanks to Baron Haussmann’s city overhaul in the latter half of the 1800s, that provides the city with its enchanting and dreamy aesthetic that is now characteristically considered Parisian. (Nothing makes a
Tamil-Canadian Actress Maitreyi Ramakrishnan on the Importance of “Skinclusivity”
August 27, 2020 at 05:47PM “I feel a sense of responsibility to be part of the fight for authentic representation of all identities,” actress Maitreyi Ramakrishnan told us over the phone earlier this week as we spoke to the Tamil-Canadian actress about her new partnership with Gillette Venus for its upcoming
The ‘Gucci Model Challenge’ is TikTok’s Most Stylish New Trend
August 27, 2020 at 03:36PM First there was the #QuarantinePillowChallenge, and now social media users are increasingly creating videos for the Gucci Model Challenge on TikTok with hilarious – and spot on – results. The trend was started by Chilling Adventures of Sabrina star Lachlan Watson, whose original audio features
Here’s What Meghan Markle Talked to Gloria Steinem About
August 26, 2020 at 09:57PM Today marks 100 years since women were granted the right to vote in the United States with the 19th Amendment, and to honour the historic milestone, women’s empowerment organization Makers invited two trailblazing women to sit down in conversation: Meghan Markle and Gloria Steinem. Filmed
Bella Hadid Fronts Burberry’s First Ever Bag Campaign
August 26, 2020 at 04:39PM Today, Riccardo Tisci has unveiled the first ever bag campaign for the house of Burberry, showcasing the brand’s newest signature handbag, the Pocket Bag. The new campaign – shot before COVID-19 social distancing measures were in place – highlights the new silhouette in a series
Charlotte Tilbury’s New Mascara Has a Waitlist of 45,000 People
August 26, 2020 at 02:54PM To say everything that Charlotte Tilbury touches turns to gold is somewhat of an understatement – the queen of creating a waitlist, it’s rare that a new product drops without huge fanfare. Take the Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes! Mascara, for example. The mascara, which
My Story: Kiley May on Trans Representation in Media and Creating the Character Roles She Wants to See
August 25, 2020 at 09:08PM Meet Kiley May, a two-spirit transgender actor and multidisciplinary artist from Six Nations of the Grand River reserve in Ontario. Kiley’s acting CV includes a recurring role in the CBC show Coroner and well as her big-screen debut in the blockbuster horror It: Chapter Two.
Toronto Brands La Reyna and Tsaichedelic Team Up on New Bodysuit Collection
August 25, 2020 at 08:35PM Today, Toronto-based brands La Reyna and Tsaichedelic have launched a collection of tie-dye bodysuits with a portion of the proceeds from the sales being donated directly to organizations supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. The collection fuses the key offerings from both brands in the
Get Your Live Music Fix With These Upcoming Virtual Performances
August 25, 2020 at 08:09PM Music festivals around the world were cancelled this year due to Covid, but artists and venues are still finding a way to get their music to us. Case in point: these upcoming events delivering music performances by Canadian artists that we can livestream right from
Knix’s New Super Leakproof Underwear is Here to Make Your Period More Sustainable
August 25, 2020 at 03:08PM Today, Canadian intimates brand Knix is launching its newest product innovation in the form of Super Leakproof Underwear. In fact, they’re so good that they completely eliminate the need for disposable products, absorbing the equivalent of eight tampons worth of fluid. According to research done
Birks Releases Rainbow Necklace Inspired by Quebec Community Movement
August 24, 2020 at 08:00PM Canadian fine jeweller and retailer Birks has released a new rainbow necklace with a special message born out of Quebec during quarantine. As people were encouraged to remain at home during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic earlier this year, Quebec residents began to place
Ashley Graham Wants to Help You Find Your Next Favourite Podcast
August 24, 2020 at 06:45PM Ever been on the hunt for a new podcast but not quite sure where to look? Ashley Graham is here to help, with a new series sharing her very favourite podcast picks. Think of it sort of as a book club—but with podcasts. Teaming up
Jennifer Lopez Just Teased Us With a Sneak Peek of Her Upcoming Beauty Brand
August 24, 2020 at 05:38PM If you’ve long wanted to wake up looking like JLo, then you’re about to be one step closer to experiencing that. Over the weekend, Jennifer Lopez announced she is launching her own beauty brand by sharing a sunkissed selfie on Instagram with the caption, “Sunset
Jennifer Lopez Just Teased Us With a Sneak Peek of Her Upcoming Beauty Brand
August 24, 2020 at 05:38PM If you’ve long wanted to wake up looking like JLo, then you’re about to be one step closer to experiencing that. Over the weekend, Jennifer Lopez announced she is launching her own beauty brand by sharing a sunkissed selfie on Instagram with the caption, “Sunset