This could easily be the chicest video game of all time. By Victoria DiPlacido Date December 7, 2020 Facebook Twitter Balenciaga shared its fall 2021 collection with the public this week in a rather unexpected form: a video game. Afterworld: The Age of Tomorrow is an adventure set in the year 2031. Characters navigate through different
Month: December 2020
I know my stress levels are high when I start to bite my nails — and while I’m fully aware of how bad the habit is for my manicure, I had no idea it could impact my dental health, too. When the body is stressed, the immune system’s ability to fight off harmful bacteria significantly
Winter is upon us, and Kate Middleton is ushering in the new season by showcasing her best in colorful outerwear during her Royal Train Tour of the UK. The Duchess of Cambridge and her husband Prince William took off on their trip last night, with Kate departing London’s Euston Station in an emerald Alexander McQueen
You can’t talk about crystals, veganism, palo santo, or herbs without giving allegiance and recognition to those who have built principles and rituals around those topics. Before it became a thriving category in the beauty industry, wellness was and is rooted in food. And on the new VICE TV show, Counter Space, host, chef, and
Holiday shopping, anyone? By Victoria DiPlacido Date December 7, 2020 Facebook Twitter Canadian luxury fashion platform SSENSE is entering the lifestyle goods space. You can now shop homeware, technology, activity, petwear and self-care brands, like Vintner’s Daughter, Joanna Vargas, Byredo, Bang & Olufsen and Tom Dixon, in its ‘Everything Else’ category. A significant component –
If you ask us, there’s no such thing as too many workout options. We like variety: HIIT with our yoga, low-impact moves with our cardio, and all of it with accessible options for every ability. That’s why we’re so excited for the week of Instagram and YouTube Live workouts we’ve got coming up, which feature
Earlier in the pandemic, Susan Orlean entertained the internet with her tweets about her out-of-character quarantine bender. She sent 27 hilarious and entertaining tweets that truly boosted the spirits of people who have been staring at screens from their couches for far too long this year. We are now nine months along in this pandemic,
Getting a good night’s rest sounds simple, but more than a third of American adults don’t get enough sleep on a regular basis, according to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention. By now you probably know that avoiding blue light and screens before bed, sleeping in a dark and cool room, and creating a
On November 27, Miley Cyrus released her seventh studio album, Plastic Hearts. The album features a song called “WTF Do I Know” and is very clearly about her marriage with Liam Hemsworth. The song’s lyrics are, in part: “Am I wrong that I moved on and I /And I don’t even miss you? / Thought
Victor VIRGILEGetty Images Natacha Ramsay-Levi has stepped down as the creative director of Chloé. The French designer spent four years helming the Parisian fashion label, where she presented collections marked by intricate tailoring combined with the maison’s signature boheme, flowing silhouettes. She also often collaborated with women artists. “I want to thank Chloé for this
Photo courtesy of @ginaedwards_The nail artist has been DIY’ing press-on manicures throughout the pandemic to match her favourite face masks — and we’re obsessed. By Natasha Bruno Date December 3, 2020 Facebook Twitter With heavy government-ordered pandemic measures back in place in many COVID-19 hotspots, including mandated salon closures, the state of many of our
That distinction matters. Here’s why When Marc Lépine walked into Montreal’s École Polytechnique on December 6, 1989, he was there to kill feminists. He was very specific about this, both in the manifesto he wrote and the things he said as he rampaged through the school. “You’re all a bunch of feminists. I hate feminists,”
For years, socks have gotten a bad rap as a boring, basic holiday gift — the kind of present you receive from an aunt you see once every few years. Well, I think the time has come to shine a light on the truth. Socks are a totally practical, affordable gift idea, and they do
The season 4 finale of The Crown, “War,” follows Princess Diana as she embarks on her first solo royal engagement overseas—a trip to New York that plants the seeds for the advocacy work she would soon become known for. Having long felt restless and alienated in her role as a royal, and with her marriage
If you want to walk a mile in Khloe Kardashian’s shoes, be prepared to step into towering heeled booties or stilettos—sneakers barely exist in the reality star’s world. Growing up, the youngest Kardashian daughter remembers being “suited and booted from head to toe.” Kris Jenner was not a fan of sweatpants or sneakers. “Everything was
Photography courtesy of Mani Jassal.Check out the 54-piece collection starting with an Instagram Live preview tonight at 6pm EST. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date December 3, 2020 Facebook Twitter Typically known for creating decadent eveningwear and bridal pieces inspired by her Indian heritage, Toronto-based designer Mani Jassal is releasing a 54-piece loungewear collection today that’s
In a historic first, the House of Representatives approved a bill to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level on Dec. 4. The vote passed with 228 in favor and 164 opposed, with only five Republicans voting in favor of the measure and six Democrats voting against it, according to ABC News. From here, the bill
Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner welcomed baby Willa into their family this summer, which means the new parents have been pretty busy the past several months. And, when you’re busy, your best friend is the throwback Instagram collage. On Friday, Turner shared several photos from this year, including a shot of her and Jonas taking
Style Points is a weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. It’s become commonplace to say that a designer’s runway “looks like the world,” but truly world-reflecting casting is still, unfortunately, far from a universal reality. The London label Art School has been, since its debut in 2017, committed to creating a
Indigo Arrows has partnered with Freed & Freed on a line of face masks, Dior has a new podcast that celebrates its latest Lady Dior artists + more. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date December 5, 2020 Facebook Twitter Brunette the Label has a new exclusive capsule collection out in collaboration with Chatters Photography courtesy of
The holiday season has always been one of my favorite times of the year. I find myself smiling when I think about how chaotically special my loud family is on Christmas Eve, the sense of peace I get stepping into my parent’s house and watching Hallmark movies with my mom, and the nights I reconnect
The Kardashians are on vacation together at Lake Tahoe. Per E! News, the entire family rented an estate where they are spending time with each other. This getaway was apparently not just a casual gathering; they filmed Keeping Up With the Kardashians. “The Kardashians spent three nights at Edgewood Tahoe filming for the show,” a
If this year has taught us anything about fashion, it’s that our most comfortable and functional staples are always a good investment. Now with the winter season upon us, there’s no item more top of mind than the always-essential pair of boots. Forget the thigh-highs and tiny heels of the past, the boots that are
Photograph courtesy of Naked Beauty Bar. Shot by Jacqueline Ashton. From cool unisex brand launches to a new at-home delivery service. By Natasha Bruno Date December 5, 2020 Facebook Twitter Naked Beauty Bar relaunched its in-house skincare line with genderless packaging Courtesy of Naked Beauty Bar On Friday, Naked Beauty Bar, a chic nail salon