Photography courtesy of Encircled/Vai Yu.“I wouldn’t have this business if I couldn’t do it in a way that felt good.” By Odessa Paloma Parker Date September 4, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter When Kristi Soomer founded her Toronto-based athleisure brand, Encircled, in late 2012, the guiding design concept was led by her experience as a management consultant
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Photo by Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein/WireImageWe spoke with designers Randi and Shawna Herlich about the journey they’ve been on ever since. By Maddison Glendinning Date September 3, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter 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
©imaxtree.comWelcome to Texture Talk, a column that celebrates and deep dives into the dynamic world of curly hair, from crowns of curls that are free flowing to strands that are tucked away in a protective style. By Natasha Bruno Date September 3, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter It’s a whole new season and that means it’s time
‘Cause we’re going to be here a while… Remember when lockdown started and us office-dwellers thought we’d be back in our cubicles by June? Cut to September and many of us are still working from home for the foreseeable future (and darn lucky to be). About three months in, when I realized that we weren’t
Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage“Our focus will be on creating content that informs but also gives hope,” the couple said in a statement. By Pahull Bains Date September 2, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter 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
Photography courtesy of Mode de Mit.“You don’t really think about the consequences that your shopping habits have.” By Odessa Paloma Parker Date September 2, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter 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
Psst—there’s a shade that works for every skin tone No matter what the current hair trends are, every fall there’s one colour that always has a strong showing. And this year, copper hair is the perfect colour to kick off the new season ahead. “After the summer season ends, we’re all ready for a change
Photograph courtesy of bareMineralsHere’s what’s new and noteworthy. By Maddison Glendinning Date September 1, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter 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
Photograph by Sølve Sundsbø/Christian DiorAs Christian Dior once wrote: “A hat is essential to any outfit. It completes it. In a way, a hat is the best way to express your personality.” By Pahull Bains Date September 1, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter The House of Dior has produced many unique and unusual hats over the years—from
It’s been 23 years since Princess Diana died, but we can still learn a lot from her iconic acts of kindness and her fashion sense August 31 marks 23 years since Princess Diana was killed in a car accident. Like most big events, you probably remember exactly where you were and what you were doing when
Photography courtesy of Puma.From bike shorts to blazers and beyond. By Eliza Grossman Date August 31, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter 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
Photograph courtesy of MAC CosmeticsRed hot. By Maddison Glendinning Date August 31, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter 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
No matter where you get your beauty info from—whether it’s magazines, social media or good ol’ word of mouth—it’s safe to say that the abundance of sources and information available at any given time has made things, well, pretty confusing. With so much info at our fingertips, it can be tricky to differentiate between what’s
Photograph courtesy of Charlotte TilburyThe Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes! Mascara officially launches today. By Maddison Glendinning Date August 26, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter 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.
Photograph by Imaxtree.As it turns out, it’s not that hard to replicate the brand’s signature look. 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
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Photo by Tommaso Boddi/WireImageThe ‘Never Have I Ever’ star is teaming up with Gillette to normalize all skin types and textures on National Beach Day. By Maddison Glendinning Date August 27, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter “I feel a sense of responsibility to be part of the fight for authentic representation of all identities,” actress Maitreyi Ramakrishnan told
For many students, recent graduates and young people in general, the COVID-19 pandemic has been incredibly stressful, especially when it comes to finances, and *particularly* when it comes to money and school. Between juggling university fees, stressing about paying off student loans and factoring in general expenses (all during a global pandemic), budgeting and financial