Photograph courteSy of lydia okello. Growing up in a conservative family, Lydia Okello favoured frou-frou frocks. But then their gender journey began. By Lydia Okello Date August 21, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter “Oh. I guess I wear pants now….” It’s a seemingly unremarkable statement for someone to have made in 2016. But the notion was a
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They’re meant to help Canadians not eligible for EI As summer 2020 comes to an end (feel that fall chill yet?) and we inch closer to September, that also means the end of CERB—Canada’s Emergency Response Benefit that has aided over eight million Canadians financially amid the Coronavirus pandemic—is near. The $2,000-per-month benefit launched in
Aldi has issued a voluntary recall of Wawona-brand bagged peaches as the CDC investigates a potential link to a salmonella outbreak across the Northeast and Midwest. As of Aug. 19, 68 people from nine states have reported infections, with 14 hospitalizations and no deaths. According to the CDC, people with salmonella infections typically have diarrhea,
The boys of BTS—RM, Jin, V, Jungkook, J-Hope, Suga, and Jimin—released their first big English single of the new decade, disco pop song “Dynamite,” tonight. And as RM put it to USA Today ahead of the song’s release, the song really is a product of this time during the coronavirus pandemic. The lyrics are a
If wearing face masks out in public will be a part of our standard operating procedure for the foreseeable future, we might as well do it in style. We’ve been matching our masks to our makeup and matching our masks to our looks. Several designers started making reusable masks early on the pandemic. Now Burberry
image courtesy queen’s commonwealth trust“Social media can help individuals and groups improve and connect and focus on the things that matter and the things that bind us rather than divide us,” said Prince Harry. By Pahull Bains Date August 20, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter During the past several months of the pandemic, we’ve all been going
Regardless if you’re a fan of working from home, it’s the norm for many for the foreseeable future, and we’ve all started to adjust to new routines. That means sleeping in a few extra minutes because your commute is gone, only planning Zoom outfits from the waist up, and creating makeshift desks in whatever room
Naomi Biden is relishing in the historic moment that her grandfather Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is helping usher in. Yesterday, Naomi took to Twitter to share a throwback photo of her and her grandfather smiling alongside President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama’s two daughters, Malia and Sasha Obama. Per People, the picture was taken
Claudio LaveniaGetty Images I’ve been on quite the hair journey during quarantine. First, I was all about the air dry. A few weeks ago, I visited Jenny Perry Salon, where she (safely) double processed my hair and now I’m a blonde. But my newest obsession is a magical technique all over TikTok that will give
Sandra Mansour’s job is turning dream worlds into dresses. She pulls clouds down to earth via billowing tulle; she sews dawn dew from gardens into glass-beaded gowns. It’s a gift, as they say, but it comes with a cost—like, literally—because the hand-crafted pieces by the Swiss-born, Beirut-based designer are roughly (and rightly) the cost of
Design by Danielle CampbellWelcome to 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 August 20, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter If you’re blessed with curls, then
Thanks to classic core conditioning exercises like planks and ab twists, you can boost your paddleboarding skills from the comfort of your own living room — or wherever you set down your workout mat. “True core stability is being able to move your extremities without moving your hips — paddling, while balancing on a board,
Last week, news broke that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry quietly moved to Montecito a few weeks ago. Now, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have made their first joint appearance in their new house, joining a Zoom call for the Queen’s Commonwealth Trust, of which they still preside over as president (Harry) and vice
©imaxtree.com.Hands-free convenience. By Maddison Glendinning Date August 19, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Copenhagen Fashion Week wrapped for the SS21 season last week – but not before bringing a healthy serving of seasonal style inspo via the streets. From floaty dresses to leather separates that welcome in fall, statement T-shirts, chic looks that paired well with bicycles
HBO’s sports documentary The Weight of Gold, now streaming on HBO and HBO Max, shines a spotlight on one of the most devastating and least talked about aspects of Olympic sports: the failure to support athletes once the Games have ended. Several Olympic athletes past and present — including big names like Michael Phelps, Gracie
At the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday night, Senator Elizabeth Warren delivered a rallying cry for Joe Biden. The former Democratic presidential candidate spoke from a childcare center in Springfield Massachusetts, where she denounced President Donald Trump’s leadership during the COVID-19 crisis and advocated for affordable childcare. Warren, who famously shared detailed plans during her
Photograph courtesy of Zvelle. It’s also recently released three shoe styles including two new sandals. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date August 19, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter After five years in business, footwear and accessory company Zvelle continues to grow. In addition to launching three new shoe styles over the summer, the label that was founded by
I know what you’re thinking: a chocolate tea can’t replace a chocolate brownie, but hear me out. I’ve been trying out a nutritarian lifestyle for the past month, which means cutting out sugar, and I feel a thousand times better. Sugar makes me super bloated and disrupts my sleep, so even though I may crave
The close bond former Vice President and current Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden shares with his family is evident. He’s a father to four children—Beau (who passed away in 2015), Hunter, and Naomi (who passed away in 1972)—with his late first wife Neilia. And he shares youngest daughter Ashley, 39, with his current wife Jill.
Just when we thought Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale couldn’t get any better this year (have you seen these beauty exclusives…??), the retailer we’ve been obsessed with the days of flip phones went and outdid themselves. Reader, now would be a good time to get your debit card within reach. Maybe even start doing some arm stretches
Style Points is a new weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. There’s something truly uncanny about looking at fashion week images right now, a reminder that on the streets of Copenhagen, stylish women were just cavorting in cute ensembles and attending runway shows. I’ve been clicking through the slideshows like everyone
Image courtesy Under Armour“Now that [people] are seeing on social media how us hijabis are doing our workouts and how we’re into fitness, it’s kind of changing their mindset,” says Saman Munir. By Pahull Bains Date August 19, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter When Saman Munir left her job at an aerospace company after the birth of
Whether your state is reopening or still mostly shut down, you’re probably paying close attention to the status of your local gym. Guidelines vary widely depending on your gym and region, but the ultimate decision will be an individual one. If your gym is open, is it actually safe to go right now? And what
Sofia Richie and Scott Disick’s on-off relationship is off again, only one month after they reconciled in July, E! reports. (The two originally broke up in May.) And Disick is spending his time as a single man similarly to how he spent his last break from Richie: He’s on vacation with his ex-girlfriend and mother