Fashion & Style

Courtesy of Warner Records The soul singer is welcoming an era of rebirth through her imaginative new album "Asha's Awakening." By Natalie Michie Date March 9, 2022 Facebook Twitter I can’t help but smile at Raveena Aurora’s response when I ask her what piece of clothing she holds close to her heart. There’s an endearing quality behind her resolve to give me a sincere answer, and her thought process demonstrates how the delicate nature of her artistry extends to her everyday demeanor. In a world that often measures time with...

Photography courtesy of Getty As they say, Paris is always a good idea. By Zainab Damji Date March 9, 2022 Facebook Twitter With the temperatures rising and the snow melting, it’s safe to say it’s starting to feel like spring — well, almost. Until we get there entirely, the street style seen at Paris Fashion Week 2022 has us plotting a seasonal wardrobe refresh. On the runways, big-shoulder suiting, unconventional leather, boudoir dressing, sky high platforms and yeti couture were all the rage for fall. But on the streets of...

Photography courtesy of Balenciaga As Russia's attack on Ukraine intensifies, fashion month presentations hold a deeper symbolism. By Natalie Michie Date March 7, 2022 Facebook Twitter As models trudged through a harsh, man-made snowstorm at Balenciaga’s Paris Fashion Week presentation on March 6, the show’s message became glaringly obvious: if art imitates life, the world is in a dire state. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24, midway through fashion month, designers have grappled with their role. In an industry that is often viewed as frivolous, it’s difficult to...

Photography courtesy of The Simpsons x Levi's Collaboration Including how Indigenous Tourism BC and Ecologyst hope to slow the pace of fashion and travel, and Amazon launches its private shopping brand. By Sarah Mariotti Date March 5, 2022 Facebook Twitter The Simpsons and Levi’s team up on apparel Photography courtesy of Levi’s x The Simpsons The Simpsons x Levi’s collaboration launched globally this week, and it’s serving heavy nostalgia vibes. Emblematic iconography is notable across the garb — a reversible puffer vest covered in a blue sky and clouds, corduroy...

Photography Courtesy of Sephora Including a scrumptious new body cream and the ultimate in-shower must-have for your gym bag. By Megan Kirkwood Date March 5, 2022 Facebook Twitter Gxve by Gwen Stefani makeup line drops at Sephora Photography Courtesy of Sephora It was only a matter of time before Gwen Stefani released her own makeup range inspired by her famous red lips and killer brows. Gxve by Gwen Stefani (pronounced “give”) is indeed inspired by her love of the classics but has been formulated with high-performance colour payoff in mind. The...

Everything you need to know about this moisturizing ingredient By Aveeno Date March 3, 2022 Facebook Twitter While the winter season is picturesque and great for all things cozy, it tends to do quite a number on our skin. Dry skin can quickly become a daily winter struggle thanks to cooler temps, harsh wind, and lower humidity. With that in mind, it’s crucial to adjust your skincare routine to focus on hydrating and barrier-protecting products and ingredients. Enter: Oats. This natural skincare ingredient has been used as a hydrating and...

Photo courtesy of Virginia Johnson. Finds across fashion, beauty and decor. By Ivy Tang Date March 4, 2022 Facebook Twitter International Women’s Day is right around the corner, and what better way to to mark the occasion than by supporting women-owned brands? With its origins as a socialist movement in the early 1900s, IWD is a celebration of the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women. This year’s theme, “Break the Bias,” calls on us all to “imagine a gender equal world.” In Canada and internationally, this dream can feel...

Photography by Imaxtree.com. This year will see the return of the regal updo, tiaras and showing off your natural curls and texture. By Megan Kirkwood Date March 3, 2022 Facebook Twitter The 2022 wedding season is right around the corner, and many are taking a different approach to their bridal hair. Since the pandemic altered the way we plan weddings, many couples fall into one of two camps: wanting a smaller, more intimate affair or going completely over-the-top to make up for all the fun they’ve missed out on in recent...

Photography courtesy of Getty The “Euphoria” actor and her new strawberry strands are off the market. By Jillian Morgan Date March 3, 2022 Facebook Twitter After being photographed in Los Angeles earlier this week with a rock on her ring finger, People confirmed that Euphoria actor Sydney Sweeney and Jonathan Davino (her beau of almost four years) are officially engaged. The notoriously private FASHION cover star, 24, has been linked to the Chicago restaurateur, 37, since October 2018. But in a recent interview with Cosmopolitan UK, Sweeney shared some honest...

Photography Courtesy of Dries Van Noten. Including spring-ready skincare, a makeup collection from Dries Van Noten and a sexy new YSL scent. By Megan Kirkwood Date March 2, 2022 Facebook Twitter It’s that funny time of year when we’re previewing Fall/Winter beauty trends while still dreaming about the looks we’ll (hopefully) soon serve up for spring. Enter the March 2022 beauty launches. What better way to rev up our imaginations than with an entirely new beauty collection from a dynamic avant-garde designer, or a meditation session in the new must-have...

Photography courtesy of Getty Images Plus Moschino delivers a Disney-inspired collection and the Hadids walk a Y2K runway at Versace. By Annika Lautens Date February 28, 2022 Facebook Twitter It’s good to be back in Italy. The temperature is warmer. The air smells tastier. And the fashion somehow feels posher. After the experimental explosion that was London, it’s nice to return to some not-so-basic basics. As seen in the previous two fashion weeks, boudoir dressing and exquisite tailoring continue to trend, with many designers opting out of the serotonin-boosting brights...

Photography by Getty Images Your go-to guide for mastering 2022’s most finicky accessory. By Annika Lautens Date March 1, 2022 Facebook Twitter Truthfully, I’m slightly stressed about how to style a belt. As a fashion news director, I’m in support of designers using belts. As someone who loves to accentuate her waist in her daily style, I understand belts. And as a sometimes wearer of ill-fitting pants, I admit that I need the belt. But whenever I go shopping or get dressed and see that chunky or chain-y accessory, it...

Photography courtesy of Imaxtree Next stop, Paris! By Jillian Morgan Date February 28, 2022 Facebook Twitter It would seem that all the colours missing from Italy’s catwalks have resurfaced onto the international influencers peppering the streets. As always, camera-ready showgoers were strutting around the city for Milan Fashion Week, and while this year’s ready-to-wear runways showcased subdued palettes for fall, guests outside the glamorous venues were photographed in vivid spring hues. As with London, New York and Copenhagen, experimental street style was all the rage for Milan Fashion Week Fall...

Photography by Imaxtree.com Including brightly coloured eyeliner, naturally textured hair and more headgear. By Megan Kirkwood Date February 28, 2022 Facebook Twitter While over-the-top Italian glamour will always send hearts racing (we’re looking at you, Moschino), natural and carefree beauty continued to be the overwhelming theme at Milan Fashion Week Fall 2022. Middle parts and natural textures were seen on the runways of classically boho labels such as Etro and Missoni, as well as many others, including Abodi and Sportmax. However, just as we were thinking we could stash our...