Fashion & Style

Plus, new releases from Milk Makeup, Rare Beauty and more. By Melissa Fejtek Date August 18, 2023 Facebook Twitter Ilia C-Beyond Triple Serum SPF is here If you’ve tried Ilia’s original Super Serum Skin Tint, you’ll understand why the brand’s latest launch is so exciting. Not only does the SPF-laced tinted serum offer an exceptional dewy finish, but it does a great job of shielding the skin from sun damage, too. Now, the Ilia C-Beyond Triple Serum SPF combines SPF 40 with two per cent niacinamide and 10 per cent...

The once strong-willed icon has become a proverbial punching bag on 'And Just Like That…'. Can her style evolution save her? By Natalie Michie Date August 18, 2023 Facebook Twitter From the moment And Just Like That… entered the zeitgeist, fans have been mourning Miranda Hobbes. She didn’t pass away — but something about her felt lost. RELATED: What’s Up With Aidan and Carrie’s Outfits in And Just Like That…? Of all the Sex and the City women, Miranda — played by Cynthia Nixon — was once uniquely aspirational. Throughout...

Photography by Getty Images From The Rolling Stones and Madonna to Harry Styles and Beyoncé, dressing up to see your fave musician perform isn't new, but modern fans have taken this trend to the next level. By Stephanie Davoli Date August 15, 2023 Facebook Twitter While the typical concert uniform was once a simple band tee and jeans, a new era of “concert dressing” has ushered in a different standard for what some fans wear to see their favourite live music acts — and it’s turning concerts into full-on fashion...

Photography courtesy of launchmetrics.com/spotlight From the launch of Perfumehead at Holt Renfrew to Austin Butler's role as the face of YSL's latest fragrance, it's been an exciting season for scent. By Melissa Fejtek Date August 17, 2023 Facebook Twitter We’re halfway through 2023 and this year’s perfume launches have stirred up plenty of excitement. From revamped classics to niche scents inspired by memorable pop culture moments (more on that later), the world of fragrance is in full bloom. RELATED: 13 Fragrances and Candles That Smell Like a European Vacation But...

Photography by Getty Images They’re not new. They’re not particularly groundbreaking. But the power of headbands cannot be understated. Here’s where to get yours. By Natalie Michie Date August 16, 2023 Facebook Twitter I’m not saying headbands are magical. But I’m not not saying that, either. You see, the age-old accessory is so much more than an individual item — it’s a loose concept rich with possibility and shape-shifting powers. It can punctuate a preppy statement, add intentionality to an athleisure outing, and complement a coquettish aesthetic. It’s no wonder...

Photography by Getty Images You’ll never worry about limp hair again By Melissa Fejtek Date August 16, 2023 Facebook Twitter If you’ve ever contemplated a short bob cut, chances are you’ve questioned if you could actually pull it off. Celebs like Hailey Bieber and Zendaya are making the case for the eternally cool style, but if your hair lacks body and volume, going short can prove to be intimidating. RELATED: Perms Are Cool Again Don’t get us wrong: mastering a fabulous bob cut isn’t a challenge reserved for fine-haired folk....

Photography by Getty Images As an arbiter of subtle coolness and stealth wealth, the star's decidedly low-key move feels like an extension of "quiet" living. By Natalie Michie Date August 15, 2023 Facebook Twitter No one does elusive chicness quite like the Olsen twins. From their impressive commitment to wearing sunglasses indoors to their sleek tonal outerwear seen only in blurry paparazzi snaps, the designer-sister duo reside in the centre of the fashion zeitgeist while remaining cautiously on the periphery of celebrity gossip. They are, quite literally, the blueprint of...

Photography by Getty Images Including Scandi takes on quiet luxury and inclusivity done right. By Jennifer Berry and Natalie Michie Date August 15, 2023 Facebook Twitter Copenhagen Fashion Week has cemented itself as one of the most exciting on the fashion calendar. From the charming Scandinavian street style parading down the sidewalks to the forward-thinking, innovative and often sustainability-minded designers showing on the runways, Copenhagen’s is the little fashion week that could. Just look to cool-girl Danish brands like Ganni, Stine Goya, Saks Potts, and Rotate Birger Christensen for proof....

Photography courtesy of Carol's Daughter As Carol’s Daughter turns 30, founder Lisa Price reflects on the lessons she’s learned at the helm of one of natural hair care’s leading brands. By Souzan Michael Galway Date August 10, 2023 Facebook Twitter This is Texture Talk, our long-running column that 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. The origin story of Carol’s Daughter is a common one within the beauty industry: The...

Plus, new drops from Fenty Beauty, Nudestix and more By Melissa Fejtek Date August 11, 2023 Facebook Twitter Clinique High Impact High-Fi Full Volume Mascara is here We’ve been told more than once that it’s good practice to replace mascara every three to six months. Annoying as that warning may be, it also means mascara is one of those makeup items you can shop for guilt-free. When you’re on the hunt for your next tube, look out for Clinique’s brand new launch: the High Impact High-Fi™ Full Volume Mascara. Available...

Photography courtesy of launchmetrics.com/spotlight Including Ashley Park’s new role as Pandora’s global ambassador. By Sarah Mariotti Date August 11, 2023 Facebook Twitter Alana Hadid makes her runway debut at Copenhagen Fashion Week Attention: A third Hadid sister has hit the runway. Gigi and Bella’s older half-sister Alana Hadid made her runway debut at Copenhagen Fashion Week on August 7. Opening the Saks Potts show wearing a blue sequinned skirt over jeans with a single-breasted leather coat, Hadid, who is a fashion designer and entrepreneur, effortlessly embodied the Scandi city’s inimitable...

Photography by Lily Cummings So why aren’t more companies succeeding? By Lauren Chan Date August 11, 2023 Facebook Twitter In 2018, when I was starting my business, Henning, I had a meeting with a potential investor who told me that there was very little blue sky (that’s venture-capital-speak for “market opportunity”) left within plus-size fashion because three companies had already received funding. Yes, three. “Thanks for the advice re: ‘remaining blue sky,’” I wrote back. The truth: It was bullshit — grin-and-bear-it, white-knuckle, eye-roll kind of bullshit. RELATED: The Ultra-Mini...

Photography via Launchmetrics Chemically-treated curls are back, but did they ever leave? By Melissa Fejtek Date August 10, 2023 Facebook Twitter Beauty trends are like a boomerang—they always come back around. Even the ones you thought were totally done and dusted: pencil-thin brows, mullets, and most recently, the perm. Once a hallmark of the 1980s, perms (short for ‘permanent waves’) were a fixture in Hollywood. Think of Meg Ryan’s bouncy curls in When Harry Met Sally, Jennifer Beals’ shag in Flashdance and the sky-high spirals Dolly Parton sported at just...

Photography by Getty Images RiRi's Savage X Fenty maternity line proves once again that new and expecting mothers can dress however they please. By Stephanie Davoli Date August 10, 2023 Facebook Twitter Rihanna, queen of pregnancy fashion herself, is pushing the maternity wear game forward, proving once again that maternity lingerie can be sexy, functional and comfortable all at the same time, with her latest collection for Savage X Fenty. RELATED: Rihanna Has Her Pregnancy Outfit Formula Down Pat In a series of Instagram posts shared by the @savagexfenty account...