Gary GershoffGetty Images If there was ever a moment that truly encapsulates the title of Lolo Zouai’s 2019 debut album, High Highs to Low Lows, it’s the one we’re living in right now. Like many of us, Zouai’s year started off on a high: The French-Algerian singer was slated to join the European leg of
Month: November 2020
Photograph courtesy of Cheekbone BeautyThe perfect gift for all the beauty lovers on your holiday lists. By Maddison Glendinning Date November 6, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter The holidays are right around the corner, and if you’ve got a beauty lover or two on your list, we’ve found the perfect present. Cheekbone Beauty, the Indigenous-owned cosmetics line
While strolling through the frozen-food section at my local Trader Joe’s, I found these bags of frozen Mashed Sweet Potatoes. As a vegan, I didn’t get my hopes up when I turned over the package to read the list of ingredients. I was expecting to see butter and cream but squealed a little when I
Following a long Election Day—that has turned into a nail-biting Election Week—former Georgia candidate for governor, Stacey Abrams, is now earning much-earned recognition for her work to help turn the state “purple” in 2020. Georgia has gone Republican in presidential elections since 1992, but record voter turnout has seen over 2.4 million votes for presidential
Miss festivals? Gucci does too. So as much of Europe heads into lockdown 2.0, the Italian label today announced GucciFest, a virtual fashion film festival that will be streamed on YouTube, Weibo, and the dedicated site GucciFest.com from November 16 to 22. The main attraction will be the debut of the miniseries, Ouverture of Something
image courtesy botany floral studioThere’s nothing quite like fresh flowers arriving on your doorstep like clockwork. By Pahull Bains Date November 6, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter As we prepare to hunker down for the winter, look to flower subscriptions to add some colour and cheer to your home. These Toronto flower subscription plans offer a multitude
With 4.8 million votes in, Rev. Raphael Warnock is leading incumbent Republican Kelly Loeffler in a hotly-contested Senate race in Georgia that appears bound for a runoff in January. It’s a race that saw major Democratic support for Warnock, including endorsements from Barack Obama, Kamala Harris, and Stacey Abrams, and a huge influx of fundraising
Hailey Bieber, Justin Bieber’s wife of two years, gave one of the bluntest responses ever to pregnancy rumors about her, taking aim at U.S. tabloid Us Weekly in the process. Hailey wrote that she wasn’t pregnant, getting ahead of an alleged story the publication was planning to run. “Since I know you guys were about
PHOTOGRAPHS VIA GETTY IMAGES; DESIGN BY DANIELLE CAMPBELL60 years of Swinton. By Eliza Grossman Date November 5, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter In honour of her 60th birthday, we’re celebrating modern fashion icon Tilda Swinton with a look back at some of her most memorable red carpet looks. From relaxed suiting to sleek gowns, Swinton oozes style.
Whether you have limited space for plyometrics and calisthenics, or you’re trying to be a little kinder to your joints (hello, knees!), there are some easy substitutions you can make to classic high-impact cardio exercises. To get the best modifications, we talked to two low-impact experts. “Just because these moves are low-impact doesn’t mean you
“It’s pretty wild how you can take the things you had as a child and remix them for who you are today,” actress and animal advocate Kat Graham says while prepping her vegan Gouda-filled burgers. In today’s episode of “Mama, I Made It,” she invites us into her kitchen for the gourmet take on that
Images courtesy of imaxtree. Design by Danielle Campbell.This is Texture Talk, a weekly column that celebrates and deep dives into the dynamic world of curly hair, from crowns of curls that are free flowing to strands that are tucked away in a protective style. By Natasha Bruno Date November 5, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Textured hair
Since the K-beauty boom in the mid 2010s, the entire skincare-loving world has levelled up their routines, taking their steps into the double digits with cleansers, toners, mists, essences, waters, serums, oils, creams, gels…the list goes on. And while that multi-step routine has its doubters, the fact remains: Executing a beauty routine is some quality
For many, the presidential election has stirred up emotions such as anxiety and fear, and those feelings and more are all valid. A day after the election, Tracee Ellis Ross posted a candid message on her Instagram addressing where she’s at emotionally and mentally and how she’s caring for herself as we wait to find
Before any races were even called this November, women had made history. A record number of women ran for office in 2020—surpassing the record set just two years prior. More Republican women ran for U.S. House seats than ever before, and a number of women were poised to bring new representation to the halls of
Halfway through my semester of Western Massage 1 in 2015, I walked into class 15 minutes late. Everyone I knew was already paired up to practice massaging each other’s legs. A guy named Ron, a personal trainer with muscles braided like challah and a handsome smile, looked relieved when he saw me and asked if
Courtesy of the subjects.Getty Images Style Points is a weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. I voted as I did so many things this year—in sweatpants. The convenience of the absentee ballot may take a little of the glamour out of the voting process, but it hasn’t divorced the process from
image courtesy brass & unityAfter returning from Afghanistan with severe PTSD, Kelsi Sheren began crafting jewellery. Now she has a business that is paying it forward. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date November 5, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter There’s no dearth of fashion brands that were founded with a sense of purpose, from amplifying local artisanry to
Because nothing says holiday spirit like supporting Canadian brands If there’s something the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us over the past eight months (aside from the necessity of wearing a mask), it’s the importance of local businesses. With many people making the decision during the pandemic to purchase from those within their own communities, there
When my yoga instructor takes Tree Pose, I follow suit (virtually!) thinking that I’m in for a restful couple of breaths. Half right, I enjoy a relaxing wave as I inhale and exhale — but, after a few moments, I’m almost always interrupted by a shaky standing leg. Despite what I’ve assumed in the past,
While the U.S. and world wait anxiously for election results, very-much-still-dating Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello went ahead and expanded their family—and announced their new addition to the world. The two singers revealed the new dog they adopted, Tarzan, on Mendes’ Instagram yesterday. “Hi Tarzan 🥺❤️,” Mendes wrote alongside a photo of Cabello holding him.
ARE YOU KIDDING, @TheNyNy7?! 🤯 📺 CBS pic.twitter.com/J7f1jSaqB6 — Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) November 1, 2020 The Indianapolis Colts won their football game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Nov. 1, 41 to 21, and two of the touchdowns were scored by running back Nyheim Hines. The player, though, didn’t celebrate with an ordinary touchdown dance;
Alex WroblewskiGetty Images All four members of the Democrat’s progressive “Squad” have won reelection to Congress, the Guardian reports. Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts, and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan have all secured second terms in the House. The Squad, hugely popular among progressive Democrats, have championed
Photography by O’shane Howard. Creative direction by Josef Adamu of Sunday School. Design by Danielle Campbell.Welcome to My Story, our weekly series championing creatives of colour and their paths to success. By Natasha Bruno Date November 4, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Meet Crystal Rowe, a Toronto-based model and founder of jELN, a handmade, made-to-order skincare line