Image courtesy Bahia Watson. Design by Kayleen Dicuangco.Welcome to My Story, a weekly series dedicated to creatives of colour and their paths to success. By championing these diverse stories and backgrounds, we hope that our cultural conversations will expand and that respect for our differences will flourish. By Pahull Bains Date September 22, 2020 icon-facebook
Month: September 2020
Keep it comfy as heck with one of these made-in-Canada scents Like ankle boots and comfy sweaters, candles are one of our favourite things about fall—and we’re not just talking about the standard pumpkin spice. From musky notes inspired by falling leaves and crackling fires to the sweet aroma of cardamom and vanilla, these Canadian-made candles prove that
Picture this: you are ready to work out but realize you haven’t eaten in a few hours. You’re hungry and wanting something quick that will give you energy. Registered dietitian and certified personal trainer Lauren Cadillac, otherwise known as the Feel Good Dietitian, says whether or not a person can eat right before they exercise
Exciting news: Yara Shahidi’s Barbie doll is finally available for purchase, complete with its iconic “Vote” t-shirt. The doll’s re-release was announced Tuesday in honor of National Register to Vote Day—not only to highlight the importance of registering to vote, but also to teach younger generations that no matter their age, they too, can make
The natural instinct is to hug. But Shirley Paul, a salon regular in her forties, offers her stylist, Ursula Stephen, a hesitant elbow bump instead. “It’s my COVID hug,” Stephen says through a protective mask bearing her initials, “US,” of the now socially acceptable greeting. “I miss hugging people,” Paul says. It’s mid-June, and three
Bustier bodysuit, belt, leggings, earrings, bracelet, handbags, slingbacks, all Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello. Matthew Kristall Jordan Daniels is on the ferry when we speak, the tooting of tugboats and sound of rushing water punctuating our conversation. Doing an interview while in transit seems appropriate for the model, who has spent her life moving between
Photograph courtesy of MackageYou no longer have to choose between style and performance. By Maddison Glendinning Date September 22, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Montreal-based outerwear brand Mackage is expanding its offering this winter, with the launch of its debut line of footwear. Approaching the design of the footwear in the same way that they approach their
With so many of us still preferring to keep our workouts within the home right now, it can get a little bit boring. So, it’s a great time to add some variety to your exercise mix. Perfectly complementing your Saturday yoga flow, and your Tuesday core workouts, EMOM routines are everything you didn’t know you
Cord Jefferson, who took home an Emmy Sunday night for co-penning episode six of HBO’s Watchmen with Damon Lindelof, made a big splash online with his brief but effusive speech. While many winners made sure to express gratitude to their families and their teams, Jefferson was the only person to give a shoutout to their
Diane Bondareff for Kiss Products At the start of the pandemic in March, it was difficult to envision what New York Fashion Week would look like with everyone sequestered to their humble abodes—or if there would even be a #NYFW. But in the city that never sleeps—even in the middle of a global pandemic—the show
When Jeremy Scott began showing in Paris with, as he puts it, “two cents, a shoestring, and a prayer,” he immediately caught the eye of some of the city’s biggest fashion movers and shakers. Twenty-three years later, the designer still clings to that DIY spirit while juggling roles at Moschino, where he has been creative
ABC via Getty ImagesA mini Friends reunion, several Schitt’s Creek speeches, Zendaya’s historic win and more. By Pahull Bains Date September 21, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter The 2020 Emmys were definitely one for the books. To discourage large gatherings, the Television Academy rolled out an elaborate virtual ceremony, with nominees in 20 different cities tuning in
There’s been a lot of uncertainty around COVID-19 testing in the US. Recently, the Centers For Disease Control (CDC) seemed to soften its testing guidelines — explaining that people who had been exposed but hadn’t developed symptoms no longer needed to be tested — only to reverse course when it was reported that the changes
On Oscar night 1976, Milos Forman’s drama One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest cemented its place in the zeitgeist. An adaptation of Ken Kesey’s powerful novel about patients on a 1960s psychiatric ward, the film swept all five top categories at the Academy Awards, a feat which no other movie had managed in more than
New York Fashion Week went virtual this year, but that didn’t stop designers from presenting their latest innovations for next season, complete with some stunning hair looks. From brands like Oribe to Bumble & Bumble, the industry’s best hairstylists kicked off fashion month armed with personal protective equipment and lots of hairspray, ready to make
Due to COVID-19, London Fashion Week is almost unrecognizable this year. Still, designers are proving that the show doesn’t stop and some have even surpassed all expectations. Molly Goddard, known for her cheeky take on taffeta princess gowns beloved by Rihanna, Zendaya, and Killing Eve fans alike, delivered a spring-summer collection worthy of a couch-sitting
Swatch photography courtesy of Sephora. Design by Kayleen Dicuangco. You’ll want to make a calendar note for October 1st. By Maddison Glendinning Date September 21, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter The passion that celebrity makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic has for makeup artistry and products is palpable – even through a Zoom screen and some 350 miles away.
Scrolling through an iPhone camera roll is the 21st century version of flipping through the pages of a metal ring-bound photo album and romanticizing times that felt much simpler. In 2020, a miserable year that feels more and more like a literal epoch, waxing nostalgic about The Before—a period that I can’t help but refer
If you’re looking for ways to maximize your pleasure while having sex, lubricant can help. Lubricant doesn’t get the recognition it deserves, but it’s time to change that. You may be mentally prepared to have sex but your physical response and natural lubrication can be delayed, so it’s always a great option to have on
Eric Reads The News is a daily humor column which skewers politics, pop culture, celebrity, shade, and schadenfreude. . Consider, if you will, the plight of the Emmy nominee sitting in their home alone, awash in the powerful glow of a ring light, all dressed up with nowhere to go. An Emmys intern in a
Frank Ockenfels/ABC via Getty ImagesWe’re absolutely glee-ridden! By Pahull Bains Date September 21, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Schitt’s Creek swept the Comedy category at the 2020 Emmys last night so first things first—a toast! via GIPHY The 72nd Emmy Awards were unusual in many respects right off the bat. Due to the coronavirus, all the nominees—spread
Some people just have cold feet, in the literal sense. Are you most comfortable wearing UGGs, even in the spring? Does your partner complain about your ice-cold toes brushing up against their shins during the night? If your feet are always cold, there’s an explanation. We talked to Danielle DesPrés, DPM, a board-certified foot and
Stranger Things had one Emmy nomination tonight—Outstanding Drama Series—but that wasn’t enough to bring the cast out virtually for the ceremony. The teen stars of the show, Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, and Sadie Sink, didn’t appear during the virtual red carpet segment, nor did the show’s young adult
Vasilisa Maslova is a freestyle slalom skater from Belarus who won the world title in the Netherlands two years ago — and her skating shows it. She spins with grace and does tricks on her heels and toes all while avoiding cones laid out in front of her. Really, she looks like a swan but
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