Fashion & Style

Photography courtesy of launchmetrics.com/spotlight The coolest Scandi trendsetters are wearing baggy denim, maxi-skirts, and retro tracksuits. By Jennifer Berry Date August 9, 2023 Facebook Twitter It is a universal truth that as soon as August hits, the style-obsessed start thinking about fall fashion. It doesn’t matter if you live for the dog days of summer and feel most alive when the temperatures soar, thoughts of tall boots, chunky knits and cool coats inevitably start creeping in. (I don’t make the rules!) RELATED: The Tomato Girl Aesthetic Is About Dressing For...

Photography courtesy of launchmetrics.com/spotlight From milky berry manis to pistachio nails, pastels are having a serious moment. By Melissa Fejtek Date August 9, 2023 Facebook Twitter Summer 2023 is well underway, and between tomato girls, Barbiecore and coastal cowgirls, the trends have been trending…hard. Case in point: this year’s hottest nail colours, which have been taking over every corner of the internet, from our TikTok For You pages to the IG feeds of our favourite celebrities. RELATED: Pistachio Perfumes Are This Summer’s Most Unexpected Fragrance Trend From milkshake-inspired hues to...

Hair and makeup by Sierra Elliott/P1M.ca. Photography by Riley Stewart Gowns galore! By Isabel B. Slone Date August 8, 2023 Facebook Twitter Growing up in remote North Bay, Ont., Talia Brown Thall loved heading to the concert hall to listen to the North Bay Symphony perform the upbeat woodwinds of Mozart or the swelling strings of Beethoven. But it wasn’t the music that was the draw for her — it was the clothes. RELATED: This Toronto-Based Eyewear Collector Has Over 200 Pairs of Specs Brown Thall developed her love of...

Photography by Getty Images “I’ve developed a desire to carry on and move forward.” By Souzan Michael Galway Date August 8, 2023 Facebook Twitter “I’ve been working since I was eight years old. I’ve just pushed through life,” says Sarah Jessica Parker over the phone. “I’ve had wonderful experiences and I’ve had hard experiences. And I didn’t want to focus on the things that were painful. I gave them the time they needed, but for me, being sad — or disappointed or frustrated or angry or bitter — just didn’t...

Introducing: the key to a healthy, plump complexion. By philosophy Date August 3, 2023 Facebook Twitter Summer’s in full swing and there’s really no better feeling than taking a break from your heavy winter foundation and letting your skin shine during these warmer months. And one way many people are achieving this healthy glow is through the buzzy “bouncy skin” trend. With over 1.5 million views on TikTok alone, bouncy skin is the youthful appearance of smooth, firm and plump skin that’s more than just aesthetics. Sure, looking like a...

Backstage beauty via launchmetrics.com/spotlight; Ortega by Amy Sussman/Getty; Chamberlain by Jamie Mccarthy/Getty; blush swatch (right) via istock. Graphic by Danielle Campbell How did blush shed its powdery, ’80s reputation to become the must-have product of a generation? Emily MacCulloch explains. By Emily MacCulloch Date August 3, 2023 Facebook Twitter After decades of being pushed aside for other cheek enhancers like contour cream, highlighter and bronzer, blush is back in its rightful spot in a makeup routine: front and centre. “Gen Z has fully embraced glowing skin and makeup that enhances...

Photography courtesy of Gap Plus, Snoop Dogg teams up with Skechers. By Annika Lautens Date August 4, 2023 Facebook Twitter Gap x LoveShackFancy is your answer to late-summer dressing Photography courtesy of Gap Looking to bridge the gap between your summer and fall wardrobes? Gap has your solution with its new collaboration with LoveShackFancy. The 76-piece collection marries the classic styles of the denim brand with the romanticism that LoveShackFancy has become known. Think floral jeans, flouncy skirts and rosette jackets. What’s more, everything is Ciara-approved, as the singer stars...

Photography via instagram.com/herocosmetics_ca Plus, buzzy new launches from Drunk Elephant and Benefit Cosmetics. By Melissa Fejtek Date August 4, 2023 Facebook Twitter Hero Cosmetics is finally here Pimple-poppers, we have some excellent news for you: Hero Cosmetics’ lineup of famous hydrocolloid stickers has finally made their way to Canada. The line began after co-founder & CEO Ju Rhyu launched the original K-beauty inspired Mighty Patch in 2017 on Amazon. Designed to be worn during the day or overnight, the patches suck up all the gunk living in your zit, revealing...

Photography by Craig Blankenhorn/Max Will things finally work out for the pair this time around? Their outfits seem to argue yes. By Natalie Michie Date August 4, 2023 Facebook Twitter Something is off in the And Just Like That… universe. It’s not the typical issues that are canon to the show — like plot holes, questionable decision-making and garish getups. Nay, this particular puzzle lies in the rekindling of one polarizing flame: the entanglement of Aidan Shaw and Carrie Bradshaw. Look no further than their outfits. RELATED: The Best, Whackiest,...

Photography by Getty Images Swift will be bringing her much-anticipated tour to Toronto in November 2024. By Stephanie Davoli Date August 3, 2023 Facebook Twitter After months of anticipation, pleas from thousands of Canadian fans and even a tweet from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau himself, Taylor Swift announced on August 3 that she’ll be bringing her extremely successful (and very fashionable) worldwide Eras Tour to Toronto’s Rogers Centre for six dates in November of 2024 — that’s right, Taylor Swift will (finally) be touring Toronto. RELATED: Taylor Swift Is In Her...

Photography courtesy of Glow Recipe The summer fruit is quickly becoming a beauty hero ingredient — and for good reason. By Souzan Michael Galway Date August 3, 2023 Facebook Twitter This article was originally published on August 3, 2021 and has been updated. Watermelon has always been synonymous with summer, thanks to the fact that it’s crazy-hydrating and refreshing (it is 92 percent water, after all) and, of course, because it’s delicious. The latter quality aside, the first clue that watermelon might make a great beauty product ingredient is simply...

Photography via Getty Images Bring on the sparkle. By Melissa Fejtek Date August 2, 2023 Facebook Twitter Beyoncé’s glam is always on point, and the Renaissance Tour beauty looks she’s serving during each performance are no exception. While her out-of-this-world outfits continue to generate major buzz throughout the tour, the hair and makeup has absolutely been the cherry on top. RELATED: Beyoncé Continues to Give Nothing But High Fashion on Tour Thanks to the work of hairstylist Neal Farinah and makeup artist Rokael Lizama, we’ve been blessed with some of...

Photography by Getty Images The suit describes instances of harassment, unhealthy working conditions and more. By Natalie Michie Date August 2, 2023 Facebook Twitter Lizzo is facing shocking allegations of sexual harassment and fostering a hostile work environment. The pop star — who is known for her lyrics of empowerment and body acceptance advocacy — had a lengthy lawsuit filed against her by three former backup dancers on August 1. Here’s what you should know. RELATED: Lizzo Wants to Help Girls Struggling with Self-Confidence Who are the plaintiffs? All three...

Barbie photography courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures, design by Danielle Campbell Plus, where to get your own. By Natalie Michie Date August 1, 2023 Facebook Twitter Amid all the glamorous fashion to come from the Barbie movie, one understated sartorial shoutout speaks serious volumes: Birkenstocks. They enter the story at a crucial moment when Barbie must make a life-altering decision. Upon learning of the real world, she’s faced with a Matrix red-pill-blue-pill-inspired choice. She can live on in plastic-covered ignorance by choosing a pink heel, or abandon Barbie Land and...