At first, all the video calls and virtual meetings were kind of fun. They were opportunities to catch up with friends or family and ways to fill up days that were suddenly empty; there was the novelty of new technology and Harry Potter Zoom backgrounds to jazz up work calls. But weeks turned into months,
Month: May 2020
In January, Jennifer Carroll Foy helped end nearly 50 years of inaction on the Equal Rights Amendment by leading a push to make Virginia the final state needed to ratify the landmark women’s rights legislation to the Constitution. Today, the 38 year old freshman state delegate and criminal defense attorney took on an entirely new,
An emergency meeting of the International Council of Thirst Journalists was convened over Zoom today after paparazzi photos of Normal People star and hottie Paul Mescal broke through the malaise of the internet in a manner not unlike his character Connell’s hidden emotional depths bursting through his emotionally stunted exterior at various points in his
Victor VIRGILEGetty Images From the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the fashion industry has faced its troubles. Store closures, legacy brands filing for bankruptcy, and as of late, fashion houses postponing or canceling upcoming fashion shows. Gucci is the latest house to switch up its Fashion Week strategy announcing that it will only show two
Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty ImagesWell this is going to be good. By Maddison Glendinning Date May 26, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter The winds of change are blowing fast through European fashion houses right now. Following Alessandro Michele’s announcement that Gucci is to go seasonless and show just twice a year, Louis Vuitton has announced that Johnny
Billie Eilish used her Where Do We Go? tour as an opportunity to address body shamers and send a powerful message about unrealistic beauty standards through her own short film. The “Not My Responsibility” video finally made its way to YouTube on May 26, and includes a vulnerable narration by the singer where she silences
In a time where few of us can leave our houses—or, at least, we shouldn’t—there’s something vaguely voyeuristic about touring the homes of the rich and famous, especially when said sparkling homes hide a lot of drama. Netflix, as it’s wont to do, has leaned into that appetite with the docu-soap series Selling Sunset, which
On Friday night, May 22, the internet belonged to a black woman. Amid the usual Instagram DJ live sets, photo dumps of simpler times pre-coronavirus, and sheer boredom Tweets, Congolese designer and Hanifa founder, Anifa Mvuemba, debuted her latest collection Pink Label Congo via 3D renderings on Instagram Live. The move was in response to
Beginning next month, 50 per cent of some of his sales will be donated to the organization. By Maddison Glendinning Date May 26, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter With Pride month just days away from starting – albeit looking a little different this year as a result of COVID-19 – designer Andrew Coimbra has just announced a
Music can sometimes make or break a workout, and exercising to the tune of your favorite bops can make burning calories a whole lot more fun. Dance instructor Emily Thorne and Disney lover Alessa have teamed up again to help you do just that: the duo posted another Disney-themed HIIT Hop workout, but this time
From Hilary Duff’s mermaid blue mane to Keke Palmer’s tangerine tresses, rainbow hair colours are having a major moment. And why shouldn’t they be? With most of us in self-isolation due to COVID-19, now is the time to start experimenting with those fun hair colours you may have been curious about but hesitant to explore
Watermelons have always been versatile. People with no ingenuity may consider their best case to be as a cooling summer snack. Zoe Kravitz argues they work best as a yonic symbol (Diddy agrees), Animal Crossing players see them as material for furniture, and two bank robbers in Virginia thought the melons would make perfect masks.
While President Trump refuses to mask up in front of cameras, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is using facial coverings as a tool for personal and political expression. At the ceremonial swearing in of Representative-elect Kweisi Mfume on May 5, she wore a cotton candy-hued pantsuit and matching mask. One week later, she pushed the $3
When quar started back in March, we were dealing with unpredictable times and even more unpredictable weather. Rain poured down as we sheltered in place and we quickly turned into creatures of comfort, reaching for stress-reducing house slippers, fleece sweaters, and, most notably, sweatpants. We were walking Regina George memes, and lived in fear of
Photograph courtesy of ImaxtreeJust because you’re wearing gloves, doesn’t mean your nails don’t need a little love. By Maddison Glendinning Date May 26, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter It’s the little pleasures that really add up right now – like taking time to read a book, popping out for a walk (whilst adhering to social distancing measures,
We talked to one of Canada’s leading contraception experts about Nexplanon and what this means for Canadian birth control options People around the world have been raving about their birth control implants for years—and by this fall Canadians no longer need to miss out. The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecolgosists of Canada tells FLARE that
Exercising before bed can help you sleep if you do it right. While cardio exercises will raise your heart rate and get your blood pumping — not ideal for bedtime — a more gentle workout can prepare your body for sleep by cooling you down and loosening your muscles. We found seven workouts on YouTube
Two years ago, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas began dating and quietly went on their first few real dates. They would go on to get engaged later that summer and then married in December. The two were feeling nostalgic about the two-year anniversary yesterday, and both shared gushing tributes about the occasion and how much
Photograph courtesy of Supergoop! By Maddison Glendinning Date May 25, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Summer is coming in Canada – this week, Ontario has been issued with a heat wave warning and temperatures are increasing across the country. With social distancing measures still in place, our summers might look a little different to what we’re used
Whether you are doing a vinyasa flow or a more restorative sequence, yoga translates to meditation in motion. Listening to some calming music when you hit your mat can help you focus, maintain your ujjayi breath (in and out through your nose), and reap the benefits of yoga’s more meditative side. This playlist offers an
John LamparskiGetty Images Mary-Kate Olsen officially filed for divorce from French banker Pierre Olivier Sarkozy today, as New York courts began allowing lawsuits and divorces to be filed online following coronavirus closures. Earlier this month, Olsen filed “emergency” divorce proceedings from her husband of four years, but it was denied. Sources told the New York
Photograph courtesy of Eliza FaulknerThe CAFA-nominated creative talks sustainability and homemade style. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date May 25, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter While most fashion-focused professionals will say they developed an interest in it through hours spent scouring magazines, watching movies or scrolling through social media, Eliza Faulkner—who is currently nominated for a Canadian Art
As we’re experimenting with more at-home workouts to keep ourselves healthy and happy outside of the studio, I wanted to look into improving one of the simplest total-body (but mostly core) exercises: the plank. I’m no stranger to plank challenges, in fact I planked for two minutes every day for two weeks a while back.
Kevin Tachman/MG19Getty Images Cole Sprouse and Lily Reinhart have broken up, Page Six confirms. The publication says the two recently split and have been quarantining separately during the global pandemic. Sprouse and Reinhart, who played Jughead and Betty on Riverdale, are known as “Bughead” by fans and sparked dating rumors as early as February 2017.
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