As an autistic person, I’ve seen first-hand how the willful misunderstanding and manipulation of an autism diagnosis negatively impacts our community I was diagnosed with autism at 27. There are a number of complex and intersecting reasons why it took so long, but the short version is that I didn’t fit any of the stereotypes
Meditating is a great way to practice mindfulness and manage stress in your daily life, but if you’ve never done it before, getting started can definitely be intimidating. I’m relatively new to meditating myself, and I often find myself getting distracted by my thoughts. According to meditation teacher and actor Logan Browning, this is a
Chip SomodevillaGetty Images When President-elect Joe Biden steps into the White House this January, he’ll be taking on a nation in crisis. Millions are unemployed, climate change has contributed to this year’s record-breaking natural disasters, and communities are working to tackle the systemic racism permeating every one of our institutions. As Biden works to revive
I was 14 when my period started. That same year, the pain started, too. For the next decade of my life, I’d miss work and school, skip birthdays and holiday parties, sleep through weekends and cancel plans, curled up with a heating pad trying to soothe the persistent ache I felt in my pelvis. I’d
Everlane is about to kick off its massive Black Friday sale. From November 27 through November 30, the brand is taking 20 to 40 percent off select merchandise. Though the retailer has remained tight-lipped about what exactly will be on sale, you can expect great deals on cashmere sweaters, leather boots, and outerwear. That’s only
Photography courtesy of Red Works.Tomorrow marks the launch of the event’s all-digital programming. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date November 25, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Starting tomorrow, you’ll be able to shop, experience and engage with Indigenous design thanks to the virtual reconceptualizing of Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto. Founded by creative Sage Paul and first launched IRL
As an autistic person, I’ve seen first-hand how the willful misunderstanding and manipulation of an autism diagnosis negatively impacts our community I was diagnosed with autism at 27. There are a number of complex and intersecting reasons why it took so long, but the short version is that I didn’t fit any of the stereotypes
If you find yourself suffering from indigestion or an unexpected stomachache, it can be difficult to resist the urge to type your symptoms into that tempting Google search bar. A new online crash course in digestive health, however, may save you from going down a WebMD rabbit hole. An online course from Harvard Health explores
Prince Charles and Princess Diana’s tumultuous marriage is at the center of The Crown season four, as is Charles’s ongoing affair—both emotional and otherwise—with his former girlfriend Camilla Parker-Bowles. Diana, trapped in an unhappy and loveless marriage, had affairs of her own, and the couple’s mutual adultery is explored in episode 9, “Avalanche.” During the
Welcome to My Story, our weekly series championing creatives of colour and their paths to success. By Natasha Bruno Date November 24, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Meet Danielle Williams-Eke, the Los Angeles-based design director of luxury e-tailer 11 Honoré’s private label line. Since its launch in 2017, 11 Honoré has become a go-to destination for elevated,
Image Source: Getty / Mario Tama Just days after Pfizer reported that its COVID-19 vaccine has proven to be 95 percent effective, Centers For Disease Control and Prevention Director Robert Redfield announced that the vaccine will likely be available “by the end of the second week in December.” According to an interview Redfield did with
The penultimate episode of The Crown season 4 is one of the season’s most dramatic, detailing an accident that took place during a royal skiing trip in 1988. Major Hugh Lindsay, a former equerry to the queen and friend of Prince Charles and Prince Andrew, was killed in an avalanche on a slope in the
2020 will be known for many things, but among the more innocuous happenings is the rise of celebrity candles. In the past year, Kacey Musgraves and Boy Smells collaborated on a song-inspired scent, Jackie Aina launched her own candle company Forvr Mood, and Gwyneth Paltrow created her own wick that smells like her vagina. Our
The Edmonton-born artist stars in a new film as part of the #HairHasNoGender project By Sarah Daniel Date November 24, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Vivek Shraya has the kind of long, lustrous hair that looks like it belongs in a shampoo commercial. It’s fitting then, that the Edmonton-born creative force (and former FASHION cover star) can
10/10 would recommend booking a night in hotel a few minutes from home just to feel something! 2020, amiright?! *Sob-laughs maniacally* In March, the thought of a tropical vacation in winter 2020 was something to look forward to (LOL). Now, with the pandemic raging on, we have to look for rest and relaxation a little
It’s hard to watch Grease (for the 100th time maybe?) and not sing along to the iconic soundtrack. Now, fitness YouTuber Kyra Pro has taken some of our favorite hits from the classic musical movie and turned it into a fun 15-minute dance workout. You’ll move to such hits as “Summer Nights,” “Grease Lightning,” and
If you’ve already made your holiday shopping list—and, of course, checked it twice—there’s a good chance you’re eyeing a new tablet, smartphone, or AirPods. Lucky for you, retailers are slashing the prices of some of your favorite Apple products for Black Friday. To help ensure you’re getting the best bang for your buck, we’ll be
You’d assume global pop stars are having a very different quarantine experience than the rest of the world, but that isn’t the case for Camila Cabello and her quarantine partner and boyfriend, Shawn Mendes. The duo is currently sheltering in place in Cabello’s hometown of Miami and has ticked about every box on Quarantine Couples
Courtesy of Tiffany & Co. Just in time for the holiday season, there’s a new drop of fine jewelry made for the uptown girl living for a downtown world. Tiffany & Co. is typically associated with the Holly Golightly’s of the world, but today marks a new partnership with Dover Street Market, the retailer known
Scarf images courtesy of InFocus. Mountain image: “ARCTIC FJORD”, NUNAVUT by MICHELLE VALBERG. Design by Danielle Campbell. We meet founders Clare Hodgetts and Kemp Edwards to find out more about the business. By Beka Shane Denter Date November 24, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter “Kemp and I have known each since grade one,” smiles photographer Clare Hodgetts,
It’s been about three months since I last saw my brother, and while I’m looking forward to having him home, it’s also a little nerve-racking when you consider the germs he could be bringing with him. Like many college students who don’t attend school close to home, my brother has to fly — an activity
spxChrome One week before Christmas in 2004, a pregnant 23-year-old dog breeder named Bobbie Jo Stinnett was strangled to death at her home in Skidmore, Missouri. Under the guise of purchasing a puppy, Lisa Montgomery set up a meeting with Stinnett. Once inside her house, Montgomery killed Stinnett and then removed her 8-month-old fetus with
In the off-chance that you need a reminder, Black Friday deals are upon us, which means anything and everything is on sale right now. AirPods? Glossier balm dot com? Sherpa jackets to wear in lieu of thermostat drama? Check, check and check. If you’re a jewelry person (raises hand and jumps for joy), here’s even
Photograph courtesy of istock/getty imagesSee the deals on offer in Canada this week. By Maddison Glendinning Date November 23, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Black Friday and Cyber Monday are just days away from officially starting but plenty of brands are getting a head start on Cyber Weekend, offering sales and discounts from today onwards. Whether you’re