April 15, 2021 at 04:14PM Perhaps one of the most controversial topics in the natural hair community is the use of heat styling tools. Should you use them? If so, how often is too often? Most importantly, how can you protect your curls while using heat to change their shape?
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Armani Makeup Artist Linda Cantello on Refillable Makeup and a More Sustainable Future
April 14, 2021 at 03:58PM “I’ve always been very vocal about how much I hate powder makeup,” says Linda Cantello, international makeup artist for Armani Beauty. “I’ve always felt that the skin always looks really good until you put powder on,” she laughs. “And then you look 20 years older
Inspo Alert! Why We Love the Wild Style of Nick Haramis & Misha Kahn
April 14, 2021 at 04:10PM Brooklyn-based power couple Nick Haramis, a Canadian whose current gig is editor-in-chief of Interview Magazine, and Misha Kahn, a multimedia artist who hails from Minnesota, have received much media attention for their eccentrically decorated apartment. Yet their decadent wardrobe choices also beg for a space
Body Positivity Activist Margie Plus on How Her Signature Neon Hair Became a Call to Action
April 13, 2021 at 08:38PM Toward the end of Rihanna’s most recent fashion show for her Savage x Fenty lingerie brand, Paris Hilton appeared in a hot-pink bodysuit with generous cut-outs and mesh leggings, her blond hair framing the sunglasses on her face. The camera then panned to Margie Plus.
The Met Gala Is Back
April 13, 2021 at 05:44PM Fashion’s biggest night had to be cancelled last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the 2021 Met Gala is back. And while the show must go on, the star-studded fundraising event will look a bit different than it has in previous years. Here’s what
What’s the Deal with Lil Nas X’s Satan Shoes and the Nike Lawsuit Against Them?
April 13, 2021 at 06:13PM It’s hard to tell what’s generated more buzz online over the past few weeks: The catchy new Lil Nas X single (and his second number one hit) “Montero (Call Me By Your Name),” or the parody Nike sneakers — dubbed “Satan shoes” — the artist
The Best New Beauty Products Launching in April
April 12, 2021 at 09:34PM While April showers may currently be in full swing, May flowers are just around the corner. That means it’s time to start thinking about all of the fun beauty buys that come with warmer weather, like sunny new scents, bright, summery makeup and ultra-refreshing skincare
How the Royal Family Is Paying Tribute to Prince Philip
April 12, 2021 at 05:05PM The royal family is mourning Prince Philip. The 99-year-old Duke of Edinburgh died peacefully on April 9 at Windsor Castle, a few weeks after being hospitalized for an infection and undergoing surgery for a preexisting heart condition. He was the longest-serving royal consort in British
Canadian Gossip Girl Star Jordan Alexander Is Something to Talk About
April 12, 2021 at 02:30PM Jordan Alexander has some very big — and fashion-forward — shoes to fill as part of the Gossip Girl reboot coming to HBO Max this year. But she has done her best to turn any jitters into an advantage. “I always try to channel any
A New Must-Have Lightweight Moisturizer + More Beauty News This Week
April 10, 2021 at 02:30PM Goop Beauty’s latest launch, GOOPGLOW Glow Lotion, is Apple Martin-approved View this post on Instagram A post shared by goop (@goop) On the hunt for a new moisturizer to take you from spring to summer without being too heavy or sticky, but that’s
Nordstrom SPACE Partners With Dover Street Market Paris + More Fashion News to Know
April 10, 2021 at 02:30PM Nordstrom SPACE and Dover Street Market Paris partner to highlight emerging global designers ERL, designed by Eli Russel Linnetz.Photography courtesy of Nordstrom SPACE x Dover Street Market Paris. This week marked the launch of Nordstrom SPACE and Dover Street Market Paris’s exclusive partnership. With a
Is Khloé Kardashian a Victim of Unattainable Beauty Standards — or Part of the Problem?
April 09, 2021 at 10:18PM Earlier this week, an unedited photo of Khloé Kardashian appeared on social media and, as things tend to do on the internet, it spread. Soon after, people began posting about how her legal team was messaging many of them to take it down in a
A New Collection from Vancouver-based Label Lezé Meets the Moment
April 09, 2021 at 09:05PM “Instead of just selling clothes, how do we stand for something?” It’s a question the founders of Lezé, Tanya Lee and Karen Lee, have pondered since launching their values-driven brand in Vancouver several years ago. The original concept for Lezé is more timely than ever,
4 BIPOC-Owned Fragrance Brands Who Are Creating Change in the Perfume Industry
April 09, 2021 at 03:22PM These four BIPOC-owned fragrance brands are using the power of storytelling to create both challenge and change in the perfume industry. UNIFORM Photography courtesy of UNIFORM Haisam Mohammed’s olfactive inspirations can’t be found in a field of flowers or on a sunny coast in the
18 Face Masks to Wear This Spring and Summer
April 09, 2021 at 04:28PM It may be 2021 but with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it’s crucial to continue wearing face coverings when we leave the house. Now that the weather is finally warming up and we enter our second spring in the COVID era, black and grey masks are
The 2021 CAFA Awards Will Be Virtual — Plus, This Year’s Host
April 08, 2021 at 07:23PM After a tumultuous 2020 during which the Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards (CAFA) Gala was first postponed and then eventually cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the annual festivities recognizing Canada’s brightest fashion stars are going virtual this year. CAFA announced on April 8
Meet the Founder of Non, the Denim-Centric Label That’s “Conscious by Design”
April 07, 2021 at 08:59PM Like many of us over the past year, Pete Hellyer — founder of Non, a denim-centric label based in London — has been searching for meaning. With 15 years of experience in the e-commerce and digital realms of the fashion industry, he found his client-based
The Founders of Atelier Cologne on Genderless Fragrance + How to Shop for Scents Online
April 07, 2021 at 08:16PM Has there ever been a more confusing time to find a new summer scent? With warmer weather approaching, a time when many people like to switch up their usual fragrance for something bright and summery, current stay-at-home orders in many provinces make stopping by your
Princess Diana’s Iconic Short Hairstyle Was a Spontaneous Decision
April 07, 2021 at 04:21PM Princess Diana graced us with many iconic looks, but perhaps none more lasting than the trademark short hairstyle she sported during the final years of her life. It turns out, the signature look was the result of an impulsive haircut. In a new video for British
Celeb Hairstylist Kirsten Klontz On the One Hot Tool You Need to Achieve These 3 Trendy Looks From Home
April 01, 2021 at 04:51PM With warm weather on the horizon, hot girl season is quickly approaching and that’s the perfect time to try out all the latest hair trends—from glassy bobs to curtain bangs, to beach waves. Celebrity Hairstylist and Hot Tools® Professional Black Gold Ambassador Kirsten Klontz say
Nordstrom Beautycycle Has Officially Launched in Canada
April 06, 2021 at 01:00PM It’s about to get a lot easier to recycle your beauty products in Canada thanks to the Nordstrom Beautycycle program. Starting today, the retailer will accept empty beauty product packaging, regardless of brand, at any Nordstrom Canada store. The goal is make sure that hard-to-recycle
Catherine O’Hara Has Been Winning Awards Season
April 05, 2021 at 04:55PM Another awards show has come and gone and the cast of Schitt’s Creek has once again found themselves on the winning side of things. This time, the gang took their winning streak to the 2021 SAG Awards. The beloved Canadian sitcom picked up the top prize for
Regé-Jean Page Is Not Returning for Season 2 of Bridgerton
April 02, 2021 at 07:16PM This article was originally published in February 2021. If you’re anything like us, you recently spent a solid eight hours living in Lady Whistledown’s world, enraptured by actor Regé-Jean Page’s spoon-licking and imagining what life would be like as a Bridgerton duchess. (Photography via Giphy)
Jewellery Brand Oremme Launches a Gold Recycling Program + Other Fashion News to Know
April 02, 2021 at 07:15PM With Earth Month around the corner, we can expect to see many brands launching new sustainability-minded products and initiatives in the coming weeks. For example, Toronto-based jewellery brand Oremme just introduced a first-of-its-kind recycling program for customers in Canada and the U.S. Read on to
From Marc Jacobs to Dolly Parton, Here’s What Celebs Are Wearing to Get Vaccinated
April 02, 2021 at 07:10PM Sure, you could wear a t-shirt and leggings to get a shot in the arm, but folks like Marc Jacobs, Dolly Parton and Jeff Goldblum are here to provide some delightful alternatives for vaccination day. Sporting everything from a blinged-out face mask to a velvet
Maybelline Announces ITZY as Global Ambassadors + More Beauty News
April 02, 2021 at 03:00PM Biossance launches a new toner that’s perfect for spring View this post on Instagram A post shared by BIOSSANCE (@biossance) Biossance’s new Squalane + BHA Pore-Minimizing Toner has dropped and it’s just the thing to get your complexion prepped for warmer weather. A
Why Amavii Has Become the Go-To Eyewear Brand for Celebs
April 01, 2021 at 07:57PM Seen on the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Hailey Bieber and Gigi Hadid, Amavii is a standout name in the eyewear game — but not simply because of its celebrity fans. Launched by Toronto-raised entrepreneur Doris Ngie, the brand sets itself apart thanks to the use
Did Face Masks Save Canadian Fashion?
April 01, 2021 at 07:29PM In early March of last year, Greta Constantine designers Kirk Pickersgill and Stephen Wong were returning to Toronto from Paris, where they had presented their Fall 2020 ready-to-wear collection to eager buyers. “We had a really great season,” Pickersgill recalls. Thirteen days later, the world
Texture Talk: Meet Annagjid “Kee” Taylor, An Unstoppable Force in the Natural Hair Community
April 01, 2021 at 04:11PM Annagjid “Kee” Taylor has come a long way from styling hair in her parent’s basement. In 2014, the Philadelphia-based salon owner became CEO of her own hair care line, Deeper Than Hair Sheer Genius Collection, which sells out regularly. Today, she works with stars like
Trying to extend the life of that WFH wardrobe? This new laundry unit has you covered
April 01, 2021 at 02:00PM Over the past year we’ve seen a drastic shift in our fashion choices, with comfort and ease being of the utmost importance when it comes to getting dressed in the morning. Cashmere lounge pants have replaced high-waisted denim, wide-legged sweatpants and monochromatic sweater sets are