Peter GriffithGetty Images If going natural taught me anything, it’s that I don’t know everything there is to know about my hair—no matter how many YouTube videos I watch. According to YouTube, I have a 4c hair type, and according to how coarse and dull my hair gets after some time (mainly due to my
Month: March 2020
In an effort to flatten the contagion curve of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and protect those at risk, it’s been advised across the US to practice social distancing and, if you become ill, self-quarantine. Bottom line? Wash your hands and stay home. With schools shutting down and companies declaring mandatory work from home when they can,
. Unfortunate but unsurprising news for the members of the Ha Ha Hive out there: April Fool’s Day is canceled and if you pull a prank online or in person you are guilty of a misdemeanor and have to Venmo me $5,000. At his daily informercial yesterday, President Trump got up after a rousing speech
Photo by David Crotty/Patrick McMullan via Getty ImagesWelcome to the club. By Maddison Glendinning Date March 31, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter We’re entering week three of social distancing/quarantine/self-isolation/whatever you like to call it here in Canada, and if you’re anything like me, your natural hair has now taken over. As someone with natural curls and thick
What workers in Canada need to know about applying for EI benefits and looking for a new job Nearly one million Canadians applied for employment insurance (EI) benefits between March 16 and March 22 and you can be sure that the COVID-19 crisis will have caused another massive spike in applications this week. Just look
Enjoying a glass of wine at dinner or a few drinks on the weekend is usually no cause for concern; many people can drink in moderation and continue to live happy, successful lives. Some people, however, can’t just stop with one or two drinks; they find that alcohol interferes with their everyday life and often
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds’ support for those suffering during the coronavirus pandemic goes beyond their public $1 million donation to Feeding America and Food Banks Canada. E! reports this evening that the couple donated $400,000 to four New York hospitals. New York is currently the state with the most coronavirus cases in the country.
Photography by Christian Vierig/Getty ImagesDefying dress codes everywhere. Style and sweats may seem like two words that should never be used together but if working from home over the past two weeks has taught us anything, it’s that they can actually go very well together. Whether you’re looking to find a fashionable WFH outfit or
Box braids will always be the crown jewel of protective styles, but with new techniques being birthed at light-speed, the black girl staple is quickly fading to the background while buzzier new styles take the throne. Last summer, knotless braids—a more modern iteration of classic box braids but with less tension at the root—held the
No workout wardrobe is complete without a great pair of leggings. No matter what activity you love doing, be it a run or a yoga session, you belong in cute leggings. We don’t ask for all that much when it comes to our leggings — we just want them to be flattering and functional. But,
Spoilers for Outlander Season 5 Episode 7, “The Ballad of Roger Mac,” below. “It’s been a while since we’ve had a good death on Outlander,” Duncan Lacroix declares when I ask how he feels about his character’s demise. “Not since Lotte’s character [Geillis Duncan] in season 3—no one that’s been on the show that long.”
Photograph courtesy of Burberry“Though we are apart, we stand together.” By Maddison Glendinning Date March 30, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter As the world navigates through the COVID-19 pandemic, brands are increasingly stepping up to provide support in these uncertain times. From holding medical supplies drives (Pyer Moss) to producing hand sanitizer (L’Oréal, LVMH and more) and
Everyone is taking a hit, but small independents are feeling the impact of the coronavirus pandemic the most When Toronto-based designer Steven Lejambe received the news that he’d been nominated for the Swarovski Award for Emerging Talent in Fashion at the 2020 Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards (CAFAs), he was elated. The nomination represented a
Courtesy Bethan Platform Mary Jane Dr. Martens drmartens.com $150.00 As a child, I wanted to attend Catholic school just so I could rebel. I fantasized about nuns getting mad at me for listening to and pretending to like The Used, sneaking out of Sunday service to smoke behind the church, and hiking up my uniform
If you have the space for a yoga mat, you can do this fast-paced HIIT workout. Certified personal trainer Massy Arias posted this leg and butt routine on her Instagram page to get you moving and build muscle. She said in the caption, “Do your best with what I’ve given you and let’s crush it
George PimentelGetty Images Selena Gomez shared a list of movies, TV shows, Instagram accounts, songs, podcasts, and books to keep you entertained while much of the U.S. is under quarantine to slow the spread of coronavirus. “Here are some things that I’ve been watching, listening to, and reading to keep me positive and help pass
Photograph by ISTOCKIt’s now more important than ever to make sure your tools are clean. By Maddison Glendinning Date March 30, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter With all of the discussions taking place around COVID-19 of late, we know how important it is to make sure we’re all washing our hands regularly to help stop the risk
From social media to the news, there is a lot of information being spread about COVID-19, commonly referred to as the coronavirus. To help you filter out fact from fiction, we recommend following credible sources such as the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the most accurate and up-to-date
Rihanna and Drake have a long, complicated history. They have known each other since 2005 and have been rumored to be dating at various points over the years. Drake has rapped about how he knows his feelings for Rihanna were stronger than hers for him. And then there was what looked like an awkward almost-kiss
Right now, you’re probably into the idea of working up a sweat without leaving your home, and if you’re like me, you wouldn’t mind getting a boost of mental strength while you’re at it. If that’s the case, let me direct your attention to this mesmerizing cardio dance workout set to “ON” by BTS and
Spoilers for Outlander Season 5 Episode 7, “The Ballad of Roger Mac,” below. “Murtagh, ugh!” In the midst of a pandemic, Sam Heughan is trying to remain positive—the actor has just completed a social isolation baking challenge with his Outlander cast mates when we hop on the phone to discuss the latest episode—but I’ve just
Dance workouts are one of our favorites because they’re quick and we’re always in a better mood once we’ve finished them. One of our favorite virtual instructors is The Fitness Marshall, and he just dropped a new, quick dance cardio workout to “Birthday” by Anne-Marie. If you want a cardio workout that you’ll feel all
Lady Gaga, Queen of the Aries, turned 34 on Saturday. Right now, big birthday bashes are pretty much out of the question (unless you want to have an epic Zoom party). Ariana Grande might not be able to wish Gaga a happy birthday in person, but she gave her a sweet shoutout on Instagram that
My lack of dancing skills is not a well-kept secret, but with plenty of time at home, I’ve been tempted to learn routines in the privacy of my own apartment. Take, for instance, Kyle Hanagami’s first online tutorial set to Dua Lipa’s “Break My Heart” — an absolute bop, BTW. The choreographer is typically known
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