A true “Hottie” can spot the Hot Girl Coach—and her signature shimmery cut-creased eyelids—anywhere. So when Revlon posted a mysterious video teasing just the eyes of its newest brand ambassador, it was a no-brainer. “I know a Megan Thee Stallion cut crease when I see it,” one Twitter user wrote. And she was right: Megan
Month: August 2020
Style Points is a new weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. In the early evenings, Esther Povitsky heads outside to begin her meditation. This being Los Angeles, you might think that involves crystals or ashwaganda, but, she says, “‘Sit down, hold your back up, close your eyes and think about nothing’—that’s
Photograph courtesy of NONIE and SophieGraceIntroducing the ‘M(ask) Me’ initiative. By Maddison Glendinning Date August 6, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Two Canadian womenswear brands – NONIE and SOPHIEGRACE – have teamed up on a new collection of face masks with an incredibly important message. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, domestic violence rates continue to rise across
We love a bold lip—even if it’s just for you Five months (and counting) into the COVID-19 pandemic, people are finally starting to find their rhythm when it comes to the “new normal”—and that includes adjusting their beauty routines. With cities and provinces slowly reopening across Canada, wearing face masks in public spaces is more
Since last week, we’ve had our calendars marked for the Bandier x LoveShackFancy drop, and today’s the day! The retailer we turn to for all of our favorite activewear has teamed up with the designer of some of the dreamiest summer dresses for a collaboration that will make you want to move your body. LoveShackFancy’s
With her latest music video for “Never Worn White,” Katy Perry revealed she’s expecting her first child with Orlando Bloom. News of the pregnancy comes three months after Us Weekly reported the couple had postponed their wedding. The road leading up to their marriage and parenthood has been a long one. The pair first met
If you’ve ever dreamed about having Alicia Keys’s perfect skin, you’re officially in luck! The singer has teamed up with drugstore favorite E.l.f for a lifestyle beauty brand, launching next year. The company hasn’t released the brand’s name or specifics just yet, but describes the line as a “a culmination of Keys’ personal skin-care journey.”
By Maddison Glendinning Date August 6, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Photograph courtesy of Revlon Revlon has announced its newest Global Brand Ambassador today – and it’s none other than music superstar Megan Thee Stallion. Known for her hits Hot Girl Summer and TikTok anthem Savage, Megan has since collaborated with Beyoncé and is gearing up to launch a collaboration
Liz Ikiriko is an independent curator, artist and lecturer at Ryerson University. Melanie Carrington is an investigator. Máiri McKenna Edwards is diversity and inclusivity training coordinator at the University of Toronto. Kara Stewart-Agostino is a personal trainer. Karina Vernon is associate professor of english at the University of Toronto Scarborough. In early July, in Toronto’s west-end neighbourhood of Roncesvalles,
@airin_avery1 Fix these common squat mistakes ✅ #squats ♬ Dunkin Donuts – Jady Squats are the ultimate lower-body workout. Beginners can do basic ones by placing your feet slightly wider than hip-width apart and bending your knees until your thighs are parallel with the floor. Later, you can advance the move by holding weights or
On the heels of their new release, “Holiday,” the ladies of Little Mix came ready! All four members of the British girl group—Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Jade Thrillwall, and Leigh-Anne Pinnock—virtually reunited for a spin at Song Association. Watch to find out which Little Mix song is Leigh Anne’s favorite (courtesy of Jade), what music
It’s easy to think of Serena Williams as superhero on and off the tennis court. After all, she holds the record for most Grand Slam titles in basically every category and survived a harrowing experience giving birth to her daughter Olympia. But the rub with superheroes is that they all have their kryptonite. For years
Photography by Fernando Cysneiros.Evan Clayton, who launched his eponymous fashion line in 2013, also designs ready-to-wear. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date August 5, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter For those who’ve been following Canada’s Drag Race and wonder who’s behind the dramatic look worn by contestant Ilona Verley in the show’s promo images, Evan Clayton is your
Like many medications, birth control just doesn’t mix with some things, including certain antibiotics and even some supplements like melatonin — but if you’re worried that alcohol may affect how your birth control is absorbed, you can breathe a sigh of relief. Having an occasional drink won’t make the pill any less effective, Kameelah Phillips,
Michelle Obama got candid about how she’s surviving 2020 in the second episode of her new podcast, which features NPR‘s “All Things Considered” anchor and journalist Michele Norris as a guest. During the conversation, the friends spoke about their mental health during both a global pandemic and racial unrest in the U.S. “So I know
Pascal Le Segretain/amfAR For so long women of color have gone the extra mile to protect our natural hair. From wigs and weaves, to big chops and braids, our brilliance and ingeniousness can be exemplified in our hair and the latest hair trend, Goddess Locs, is an extension of that. The style is nothing new,
A reckoning is happening in fashion, and brands are struggling to figure out how to make necessary changes and move forward. For too long, the industry has been operating with bias, promoting a certain image that, by and large, left people of color out of the framework. From corporations to media outlets to social media
Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for BillboardHere’s what we know so far. By Maddison Glendinning Date August 5, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Multi-Grammy Award winning artist Alicia Keys will launch her own beauty brand in 2021, according to a new report. Per WWD, the artist has partnered with E.l.f. Beauty to launch the brand which is described
The WNBA has dedicated its 2020 season to social justice, supporting “Black Lives Matter” on shirts and courts, stitching “#SayHerName” onto the backs of jerseys, and giving players a platform to speak up for an urgent cause. In June, Sen. Kelly Loeffler, a coowner of the Atlanta Dream, wrote to Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to oppose
Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly have made their relationship Instagram official on both their accounts now—and did so with intense, knife emoji-adorned captions. Fox posted the first photo of her and Kelly on her account today. It’s a black-and-white mirror selfie, featuring both Kelly and Fox wrapped up in towels. Fox wore a nude
From the moment that I met Huda Kattan at her Dubai office last December, I knew that she just got me. (Total humble brag, I know.) So when I woke up last Friday morning, looked in the mirror and saw that my skin looked just totally blah, I twisted open a jar of the latest
image courtesy instagramHappy experimenting! By Pahull Bains Date August 5, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter After Instagram Music was finally introduced in Canada earlier this year, the platform is now back with a new feature: Instagram Reels. Offering a new way for Instagram users to create short videos a la TikTok, the feature allows people to create
Most importantly: Pay attention to your hair when it’s wet, people! While the summer of 2020 may look *a little* different than those of the past, one thing remains the same: summer can still wreak havoc on your hair. From visits to the beach to distance hangs by your local pool, chemicals like chlorine and salt
I’m a firm believer that every workout playlist needs at least a couple One Direction songs on it. In fact, I hope Harry Styles keeps a few old tracks on hand during his jogs through Italy. When I was training for a half-marathon, I found that nothing kept me motivated like the British boyband from