I remember where I was standing. It was May 2006, and I was attending a book publishing convention when I felt the splash of hot coffee on my calves. And I remember what I was wearing: a Chloé prancing-horse skirt I’d purchased on a financially delusional whim five years prior. This was an item deeply
Month: February 2020
The holy grail for guys who like to get the most out of their tailoring, separates – combining non-matching jackets and trousers – will not only breathe new life into an existing suit rotation, they also let you create a wealth of smart casual or formal looks. Yet while anyone can throw together two different
Image courtesy Amazon Prime VideoAcross Netflix, Crave and Amazon Prime Video Canada. By Pahull Bains Date February 27, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Netflix Canada Self MadeThis limited series tells the true story of Madam CJ Walker, America’s first female self-made millionaire. The African-American entrepreneur made her fortune with a haircare company, overcoming post-slavery racial and gender
Gymnast Jade Carey inched closer to her dream of Olympic qualification on Feb. 24 in Melbourne, Australia. The American gymnast performed a high-flying floor routine that secured gold at a Gymnastics World Cup competition, and it’s not hard to see why: each tumbling pass had incredible height and execution; her split leaps showed off major
Tayla Parx knows a thing or two about versatility in the entertainment industry. As an adolescent she starred as Inez in 2007’s Hairspray and has recently written songs with the likes of Janelle Monáe, Florida Georgia Line, and Normani. In the latest episode of ELLE’s Song Association, Parx talks about her debut album We Need
Image courtesy DieselEach item produced for the Diesel Upcycled capsule will come with a QR code that reveals the source of the various “ingredients” used in its creation. By Pahull Bains Date February 26, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter At his brand’s Milan flagship store during fashion week, Diesel founder Renzo Rosso announced the launch of a
The year may be over, but depending on your employer’s policies, you may still be able to use the remaining funds from your 2019 flexible spending account (FSA). Some companies offer a grace period in which employees can incur new expenses until March 15, instead of forfeiting any money that was left in the account
American Horror Story: 1984 wrapped up its blood-soaked, gloriously campy run with a thoroughly satisfying finale that mostly made up for that lackluster 100th episode. In an unexpectedly touching twist, Brooke (Emma Roberts) and Donna (Angelica Ross) were both the final girl, and lived to tell the strange story of everything that went down at
Most people say it’s your footwear that is the first thing people fix their eyes on – but we’d argue, given it’s location on the body, it’s your hair. And, unlike a subpar pair of brogues or some battered white leather sneakers, you can’t easily slip out of a questionable hairstyle. With that in mind,
Image courtesy Ellie Mae100% of the profits from each sale will go to Kids Help Phone. By Pahull Bains Date February 26, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter For the second consecutive year, Toronto brand Ellie Mae has partnered with Kids Help Phone—Canada’s only 24/7 national service offering confidential professional counselling, information, referrals and text-based support for young
Image Source: Courtesy of Netflix If you’re a Love Is Blind fan, you’re sure as heck buckled up and ready for the high-stakes finale on Feb. 27. The Netflix experiment-slash-reality-series — where couples try to prove that love is, in fact, blind, despite distractions and societal pressures — has taken us for a wild ride
When Dee Rees met author Sarah M. Broom in 2012, they made a bet over who owned more books. Broom sent Rees a photo of a tall stack in her bathroom. “She had more books than me in [that] one room—it’s crazy,” Rees says. It was Broom who introduced the 43-year-old Oscar nominee to the
In search of bold eyes to cure your seasonal blues? Hoping to pass the time until a second season of your favorite HBO drama? Meet Glossier’s first product launch of the decade: Skywash, a new sheer matte lid tint guaranteed to provide that elusive pop. The latest release is available today in seven different shades.
Lana Condor is not Lara Jean Covey. She might share the same face, voice, and (platonic) love for Noah Centineo, but she stays true to herself. With the bubbly energy of the child star she isn’t, her contagious positivity is instantly reassuring—and she’s generous to a fault. She really wants to talk about her love
Photo by Rosdiana Ciaravolo/Getty Images#WeTheNorth. By Maddison Glendinning Date February 24, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter On Saturday evening, Philipp Plein staged his F/W20 runway show at Milan Fashion Week and a few familiar faces caught our eye as two Canadians were featured on the catwalk: Gigi Gorgeous and Maye Musk. Musk, 71, was the first to
(Photo: Getty Images; Illustration: Maegan Fidelino) Update: On February 20, it was announced that Victoria’s Secret had been sold. The company, which has been under the ownership of L Brands since 1982, was acquired by Sycamore Partners, a private equity firm. Per Fashionista, Sycamore acquired 55% of the $1.1 billion business. In addition to the
As coronavirus continues to spread globally, officials must now consider the possibility that the virus could impact the upcoming Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Although Japan is not one of the hardest-hit countries at the moment, at least one member of the International Olympic Committee suspects that, if Toyko is unable to host the Olympics, they
“I was so hooked,” says America Ferrera of reading the script for Gentefied, the web series turned 10-episode dramedy she co–executive-produced for Netflix. “It was so funny, so touching, and stylistic in a way that really resonated with me and my experience. It felt like something I had never seen before.” Set against the backdrop
Is it the sparkly purple halter-back jumpsuit Selena Quintanilla Perez wore to her very last performance at the 1995 Houston Rodeo that immediately comes to mind when you mention the late Latin singer’s name? Or maybe it’s the matching white embellished bustier and high waisted pants or her glistening 1994 Grammy Award gown? From her
Photograph courtesy of ImaxtreeHear us out… By Maddison Glendinning Date February 25, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter If you’re a blonde, or you’ve ever dabbled with a lighter hair colour, you’ll know just how important a purple shampoo is. Designed to help minimize discolouration, purple shampoo is somewhat of a lifesaver in between salon visits. But, as
A recent photo of Markie Dell, now 26. She was trafficked as a teenager when a coworker invited her to a night out at a club in Toronto, a ploy to put the 19-year-old in her debt. Dell was forced to make her pimps $1000 a day by dancing at strip clubs—and worse. (Photo: courtesy
Matcha, once an obscure health food staple, has most likely made its way onto the menu at your favorite coffee shop by now. For those who are unfamiliar, matcha is essentially green tea powder that contains up to 10 times the caffeine of traditional green tea. There are two major types of matcha, ceremonial grade
Eric Reads The News is a daily humor column which skewers politics, pop culture, celebrity, shade, and schadenfreude. . Seven of the remaining Democratic candidates for president descend upon Charleston, South Carolina tonight to once again hash out their plans for America, to point out their ideological differences, and, most importantly, to fight each other
Ask any pubescent teen or stressed out working adult: Facial acne is one of life’s greatest nuisances. Now imagine how much more annoying it is when you develop acne all over your body, including your derrière, especially when the season of wearing less and going out more is almost upon us. While butt acne is
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