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October 29, 2021 at 05:22PM Toronto-based makeup artist Gurleen Gill (@GlambyGilly) joins three other local collaborators in Sephora Canada’s latest campaign, which celebrates the glamour of Diwali. Here, Gill shares some of her favourite highlights of the holiday, which will be celebrated on November 4 this year, including how she plans on taking her makeup to the next level. Photography Courtesy of Sephora CanadaWhat are some of your family’s favourite Diwali traditions? My family loves to start the day by going to a temple, also known as Gurdwara. Diwali is a little different for every community, but for the Sikh community, we actually use this holiday to celebrate liberation and a major moment in our religion’s history, which speaks to strength, freedom and resilience. We decorate using diyas, which are clay lamps that are usually handmade in India. We use mustard oil to…

October 28, 2021 at 10:08PM On the hunt for some chic last-minute Halloween costume ideas? Us, too. Naturally, we turned to the Spring/Summer 2022 runways for some much needed inspiration, and thankfully, the season’s catwalks did not disappoint. We couldn’t help but feel transported by this year’s collections — think Loewe’s cinched red track suit (Squid Game, anyone?) or Blumarine’s nostalgia-inducing wares, featuring Y2K staples such as butterflies, low-waisted denim and slip dresses, serving all the inspo you need to live out your Paris Hilton dreams this October 31. Too tame? Maybe you’d like to channel goth queen Morticia Addams, cara mia? Look no further than Annakiki’s futuristic collection. A little obvious? Perhaps Fran Drescher is more your style. Creative director Jeremy Scott revealed to Vogue that his latest for Moschino is a wink to ‘90s sitcom The Nanny. From vintage icons to…

October 28, 2021 at 07:52PM Coming out queer in adulthood can include a lot of rejigging of one’s memories. At least it did for me. “Did that friendship mean the same thing to both of us?” “Was that admiration or a crush?” “What was that childhood fascination with Brendan Fraser and Keanu Reeves really about?” I’d be lying if I said I fully internalized the queerness of Jennifer’s Body when I first saw it in early 2010 — on DVD, months after missing it in theatres. It would still be a few years before I embraced or even acknowledged my own bisexuality. But the film spoke to me on a few levels. Core to that was the relationship between its protagonist Needy Lesnicky (Amanda Seyfried) and her best friend Jennifer Check (Megan Fox). Photography courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, 2009, all…

October 27, 2021 at 03:47PM Let’s be clear — these are not your grandmother’s Olympic uniforms. They are Gen Z’s. As the Olympians-turned-models emerged onto the runway at the Lululemon Team Canada launch event on October 26, it immediately became apparent that the athleisure brand was taking its role as Olympic uniform provider quite seriously. Gone are the days of graphic tees and knitted mittens; in their wake lays oversized puffers, patterned leggings, cropped hoodies, versatile fanny packs and athletic bucket hats. Photography courtesy of LululemonIn what feels like a bid to cement Canada’s “cool-status” (Drake and The Weeknd can’t shoulder that responsibility alone!), the influence of streetwear and Gen Z was emphasized using smart styling choices. As seen in the promotional imagery and during the presentation, winter jackets are stacked atop one another to create bulky silhouettes; cold weather baseball hats are…

October 26, 2021 at 10:33PM Ellen DeGeneres just launched her own skincare brand, Kind Beauty, and suddenly we’re transported back to the controversy of summer 2020. In announcing the collection, released on October 26, DeGeneres said she chose the name Kind Beauty because the line is “kind to animals, kind to your skin, kind to the planet and kind to your wallet.” Products range from US$22 to US$48 and have been created in collaboration with beauty industry figurehead Victoria Jackson. The name is also a play on the comedian’s motto and the tagline featured in each episode of her long-running talk show (now in its final season) The Ellen DeGeneres Show: “Be kind.” View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Ellen DeGeneres (@theellenshow) Last July, Ellen DeGeneres came under fire after it was revealed that staff of the daytime TV…

October 26, 2021 at 08:32PM H&M’s recent sustainability push has earned the fast fashion retailer some moderate praise, and now it’s got the stamp of approval from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA. We know what you’re thinking: “Fast fashion” and “sustainability” in the same sentence reads like an oxymoron. But the global retailer has made legitimate strides towards eco-friendly clothing alternatives. In recent years, it has banned the use of fur, angora and exotic animal skins in its clothing, and does not accept wool from farms that use mulesing, a controversial practice of removing sheeps’ wool-bearing skin. In 2020, the Swedish brand topped the Fashion Revolution Transparency Index as the most transparent fashion company on policies like animal welfare, biodiversity, living wages, gender equality and supply chains, winning out against 250 fashion and apparel brands across the world. Most recently,…

October 26, 2021 at 04:16PM Every year from October 1 to November 1, I like to take a break from my cynical, Seinfeldian personality and, you know, believe in something. I tell ghost stories, read about witches and take my nieces and nephews trick-or-treating to feel the familiar high of Halloween. I even rewatch cult-classic Disney films like Halloweentown and Hocus Pocus, desperately yearning to believe anything is possible on All Hallows’ Eve. With layoffs and lockdowns on my mind last October, I had a hard time believing in anything. Like the rest of the world, I was trapped in my apartment with no end to the pandemic in sight. My mindless social media scrolling soon turned into YouTube rabbit holes and deep dives. Somehow, between endless Phoebe Bridgers covers and box braid tutorials, the algorithm served up an animated video titled, “If…

October 26, 2021 at 03:52PM Celeb stylist and Moroccanoil brand ambassador Bryce Scarlett is no amateur in creating photo-ready hair. After working with the likes of Margot Robbie, Brie Larson and Hailey Bieber, he’s learned a thing or two about making tired strands look luscious and shiny — which is exactly why we turned to him for the run-down on how to care for grey hair. Whether you’ve been rocking a platinum mane for some time, or are just starting to notice more greys, read on for his best A-list tips. Why does grey hair get brassy? While colour-treated blonde hair tends to go orange, grey hair tends to yellow. Grey hair lacks any pigment, so it can turn colour very easily with exposure to water, sun and other environmental factors. Eventually that builds up and your hair can start to look dingy. Photography…

October 25, 2021 at 10:44PM We’re officially in the age of brand collaborations. From unlikely pairings like Crocs and Balenciaga to luxury fashion house partnerships such as Fendi and Versace, two brands coming together to create a collection is a surefire way to garner some press (ahem) while imagining new product possibilities. But while brand collabs attract attention, shoppers are increasingly looking for more than just flashy fashion drops. Instead, consumers are adopting a sustainability mindset — and more than ever expect brands to step up in the face of the climate crisis. Some companies are addressing this growing demand: Most recently, Tommy Hilfiger and Timberland collaborated on a collection the brands’ say is focused on sustainability, with the line featuring pieces made from “recycled wool” and “sustainable rubber.” And while fashion brands committing to be environmentally-friendly is a step in the right…

October 25, 2021 at 07:39PM Ever since Anya Taylor-Joy made her big-screen debut in Robert Eggers’ 2015 horror The Witch, the 25-year-old actor has been one to watch. Taylor-Joy has transfixed audiences time and time again — whether she’s depicting a meddling matchmaker in Autumn de Wilde’s period film Emma or playing “the most hated character” in British crime series Peaky Blinders, her striking screen presence remains unmatched. Most recently, she was awarded for her role in Netflix’s record-breaking series The Queen’s Gambit, where her portrayal of troubled chess prodigy Beth Harmon landed her a Golden Globe, a Critics Choice Award and a SAG Award. Off-screen, Taylor-Joy is known to turn heads on every red carpet she graces. Ahead of the release of her latest film, Edgar Wright’s thriller Last Night in Soho, on October 29, Taylor-Joy was named Dior’s newest global brand…