Fashion & Style

Graphic by Kayleen Dicuangco Hourglass silhouettes have been all over the fall and spring runways but is a sign of the stylish times or the return of problematic 1950s? Fashion news director Annika Lautens investigates. By Annika Lautens Date October 13, 2023 Facebook Twitter When I was 13, I told my parents I was going to work in the fashion industry — nay, I declared it. What inspired such an announcement, besides being an overly dramatic youngster? Grace Kelly in 1954’s Rear Window. More specifically, the black and white hourglass...

Photography courtesy of Getty Need to get your outerwear in order? We’ve got you covered (literally). By Natalie Michie Date October 12, 2023 Facebook Twitter Let’s face it: When temps drop down, your jacket becomes the most important part of every outfit you wear. It’s the last thing you put on and the first thing everyone else sees — so in a perfect world, it should be both cute and functional. There’s no shortage of options for women’s winter coats, but how exactly do you pick the right one for...

Photography by Getty Images Two questions: 1. When was the last time you saw Queen Bey on a red carpet with another celeb? 2. Were they going to the same event?! By Stephanie Davoli Date October 12, 2023 Facebook Twitter Talk about legends supporting legends. Beyoncé made a surprise appearance to support Taylor Swift at the red carpet premiere of her Eras Tour concert movie on October 11 — and we couldn’t help but notice their totally opposite fashion choices for the event. In typical Swift fashion, the “Shake It...

She is also making some time for dating, which she says is “really fun.” “Because I’ve never known myself as well as I do now, and I’m not chasing anything,” she explains. “Plus, there’s nothing I care more about than my kids and my work. So it puts dating into perspective, right?”Work is also fun, she says, because of the confidence she has now compared to her early years. “I had some really big moments as my first introduction to this business — my first photo shoot was with Vanity...

Photography courtesy of launchmetrics.com/spotlight From skincare-infused launches to reformulated classics. By Lauren Knowles Date October 11, 2023 Facebook Twitter Along with the recent surge of concealer launches in the beauty community comes a tempting selection of newly launched foundations to match. The arrival of these new complexion products seems to be very telling of where the state of beauty trends may be headed. Firstly, the return to full-on foundations over skin tints suggests we may be leaving minimalist makeup behind and going back to our full-glam roots. (Fun!) Secondly, we’re...

Photography by Claudine Baltazar The Life Liveth in Me founder creates silk scarves inspired by his Ghanaian heritage, Salvador Dalí and everyday life. By Annika Lautens Date October 11, 2023 Facebook Twitter Canadian scarf brand Life Liveth in Me was created by accident. Founder Yaw Tony was born in Ghana and raised in Toronto. While he has always loved to draw, instead of pursuing art, he went to school for architecture and kept his sketching on the sidelines. One pivotal day in 2014, a group from Germany’s Vitra Design Museum...

Photography courtesy of Uoma Beauty The status quo? We don't know her. By Souzan Michael Galway Date October 10, 2023 Facebook Twitter “I wanted to make products that the majority of the world could use,” says Sharon Chuter over a Zoom call from London, England. “It sounds silly to even say this out loud because it’s not a genius or radical idea.” Chuter is the Nigerian-born founder of makeup brand Uoma Beauty, a line of high-impact, pigment-dense face, eye and lip products (think eyeshadow palettes featuring vibrant metallics and jewel...

Photography courtesy of Getty *Adds everything to cart.* By Natalie Michie Date October 10, 2023 Facebook Twitter It’s a glorious time of year for those who love a discount. Of course, we’re talking about the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days fashion releases, which are now ripe for the picking. When is Amazon Big Deal Days 2023? Now officially underway, Amazon’s viral sale event (spanning categories like home, beauty, coveted flare leggings and clothing) is taking place on October 10 and 11—just in time for an autumn wardrobe refresh. From closet...

Photography via Getty Images Here are all the best decor and tech deals to snag for your space during Amazon Prime's two-day mega-sale event. By Stephanie Davoli Date October 10, 2023 Facebook Twitter If you’re anything like us, the cooler weather gets you excited to snuggle up on the couch with a cozy candle and a warm cup of tea — and since we tend to hunker down at home during these colder months, what better time than now to upgrade your home with a few new stylish and functional...

If your pierced ears are stretched thanks to time, gravity or a love of heavy fashion earrings, we've got expert tips and solutions   This article was originally published on March 5, 2020 and has been updated.  As an early-aughts kid, some (read: many) of the choices I made were questionable. They usually had to do with boys, crazy raver outfits or body modification — and occasionally a dangerous combo of all three. Hindsight is 20/20 and I’ve learned from my mistakes, but regret can linger — especially when body...

Photography Courtesy of Instagram.com/Boss Plus, the celebrity-approved "RRR" facial by Sous La Face has arrived at two Canadian WAXON Laser + Waxbar locations. By Lauren Knowles Date October 6, 2023 Facebook Twitter Hugo Boss unveils a new fragrance Photography Courtesy of HUGO BOSS 25 years after the launch of Hugo Boss’ original Boss Bottled Eau de Toilette, the brand has unveiled a new fragrance called Boss Bottled Elixir. An extension of the Boss Bottled family, this new cologne is the most highly concentrated of the bunch. A reimagination of modern...

Photography by Johnny Dufort Plus, Michael Kors celebrates ten years of Watch Hunger Stop. By Annika Lautens Date October 6, 2023 Facebook Twitter Fendi teases its forthcoming collection with Stefano Pilati Photography by Johnny Dufort Fashion is not known for being an overly friendly industry. But Kim Jones and Silvia Venturini Fendi are ready to change that with Friends of Fendi, “a diverse series of projects and collections crossing the party lines of the fashion industry and distinguished by a belief in sincerity over strategy, with a true notion of...

Photography courtesy of Veronica Beard The sisters-in-law behind the U.S. brand Veronica Beard might have the same name, but, more importantly, they also share the same creative mind. By Annika Lautens Date October 6, 2023 Facebook Twitter “The uniform for the layered life”— that’s the Veronica Beard motto. As two working moms, Veronica Miele Beard and Veronica Swanson Beard (the sister-in-law creative directors) recognize that women have a lot going on. From going to the office to cheering from the sidelines of a soccer game and everything in-between, your wardrobe...

Photography via Soia & Kyo #WeTheNorth By Ivy Tang Date October 6, 2023 Facebook Twitter Canada and cold go hand in hand so it’s no surprise that Canadian companies are among some of the coolest when it comes to coats. In a country where the temperature dips from October to April, keeping outerwear fresh, fashionable and functional is a must. Look to the brand Luxton when it comes to refreshing an old-school outerwear silhouette. The Toronto-based label has officially rebranded the one-piece snowsuit into a veritable fashion item, thanks to...