There’s a New Royal Baby!

September 20, 2021 at 06:18PM Congratulations are in order for the British royals, who have a new addition to their family tree. Princess Beatrice, granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II and daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, welcomed a baby girl with husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi on September 18. The happy news was shared on the royal family ‘s Instagram account alongside a photo of the couple at their intimate wedding ceremony in July 2020. The baby, who arrived at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital weighing in at six pounds and two ounces, is the Queen’s 12th great-grandchild and 11th in line to the throne. “The new baby’s grandparents and great-grandparents have all been informed and are delighted with the news,” said the release. “The family would like to thank all the staff at the hospital for their wonderful care.” This is Princess Beatrice’s…

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Canadian Talent Tops the Emmys Best-Dressed List

September 20, 2021 at 05:14PM One year after Schitt’s Creek’s historic award show sweep, Dan Levy, Eugene Levy, Annie Murphy and Catherine O’Hara reunited on the 2021 Emmys red carpet, and the internet (understandably) lost its mind to see the beloved Rose family together again. With an outpouring of Tweets and happy tears, the iconic cast once again got to shine — and this year they weren’t the only Canadians to do so. View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Lesley Hampton (@lesley_hampton) Devery Jacobs, star of the Indigenous-led comedy Reservation Dogs and an Emmys presenter, wore not one but three Canadian designers to the event. Channelling her inner ethereal goddess, Indigenous-Canadian designer Lesley Hampton created a custom sheer gown for the occasion. The actress paired it with a Knix bodysuit and earrings by Indi City. View this post on…

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Reebok Collaborates with National Geographic + More Fashion News

September 18, 2021 at 02:00PM Reebok reveals an upcoming collection with National Geographic Photography courtesy of National GeographicPerformance brand Reebok launches its first collaboration with National Geographic on September 23, Inspired by National Geographic’s riveting visual storytelling from around the world, the collection of runners covets design details that mimic specific scenes and journeys. Further connecting each wearer with the world that inspired the product, each shoe style contains a unique QR code on the tongue that transports them through unique perspectives and 360 immersive videos, while kids’ models feature fun-facts about each shoe’s habitat theme. What’s more, the campaign itself is photographed by two National Geographic explorers, Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant and Matthieu Paley. The collection is available exclusively at Reebok.ca. Warren Steven Scott launches new collection that celebrates Indigenous craft Photography by Kristina DittmarToronto-based Nlaka’pamux designer Warren Steven Scott has created a…

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Saje Launches Skincare + More Beauty News You Missed This Week

September 18, 2021 at 02:00PM Saje skincare is here! Vancouver-based wellness company Saje is is getting into the skincare game introducing a line of plant-powered products (from $26). And there’s plenty to choose from. There’s the three-step soothing Calm-O-Mile line, which is formulated for those with sensitive skin; antioxidant-rich Glow On products protect against environmental damage and is best for those with normal or combination skin; the rejuvenating True Dew delivers moisture and radiance, especially on mature skin; and clarifying Claritea products are formulated with botanicals like tea tree and aloe vera to treat acne-prone skin. T3’s new styling tool promises a salon-worthy blowout Heat styling at home just got a whole lot easier. The new T3 AireBrush Duo hot air styler ($225) features two interchangeable brush attachments and 15 speed and heat combinations so you can find the best setting that works…

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Eva Longoria on Representation in Beauty and Film

September 17, 2021 at 07:34PM Eva Longoria has achieved representation on her own terms. The multi-hyphenate’s career trajectory took her from a starring role in Desperate Housewives to working behind the scenes as a director and producer to starting her own production company to see hire more women and people of colour in Hollywood. Add her philanthropy work, ambassador role for L’OrĂ©al Paris, and her most recent venture as the co-founder of Casa del Sol, a newly launched tequila brand, and suffice to say she’s extremely busy. Most recently, Longoria joined this year’s Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) virtually to discuss her experiences in the film industry as a woman. We also had the opportunity to speak with the star about representation in film and beauty, the power of telling diverse stories, and the importance of supporting women. What type of beauty did…

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Lily-Rose Depp Rules TIFF Red Carpet in Chanel

September 17, 2021 at 07:32PM Lily-Rose Depp practically shrieks with laughter when asked if the pink Chanel fabric that hugs her waist is stretchy. “No, it’s not stretchy!” she responds between poses for a photographer after the world premiere of Silent Night at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). “It’s a corset.” It’s only when she turns around that we see the delicate lacing that crisscrosses up her back, giving the impression that the dress has been moulded to her middle. Which it pretty much has. As a Chanel ambassador, the couture atelier in Paris would have a dress form of Depp’s torso on which they create her red carpet looks. Depp’s wardrobe in the film isn’t nearly as fancy. She plays Sophie, the youngish girlfriend among a close circle of school friends who reunite for Christmas in the English countryside. It’s everyone’s…

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Texture Talk: Kaya Marriott On Her Natural Hair Journey and the Pinterest Collaboration That Followed

September 17, 2021 at 03:18PM Meet Kaya Marriott: The Canadian content creator, influencer, and blogger behind Comfy Girl with Curls. In 2016, she started a natural hair blog dedicated to sharing resources, tips, and tricks to make life with textured tresses a little easier. Earlier this month, Marriott was tapped by Pinterest to help launch the visual discovery platform’s latest natural hair search tool, which allows users to refine their hair inspiration searches by six different hair patterns: protective, coily, curly, wavy, straight, and shaved/bald. We caught up with the Vancouver native to chat with her about how she overcame her initial hesitation on wearing natural locks, the impact of being vulnerable on social media and the importance of representation online. Did you embrace your natural curls while growing up? I am very fortunate that I grew up with a mom who celebrated…

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Okay — Let’s Talk About The Nicki Minaj Vaccine Twitter Debacle

September 16, 2021 at 09:55PM Nothing gets the internet talking quite like inflated testicles. That’s the latest falsely claimed Covid-19 vaccine side effect that has been gaining widespread attention, thanks to pop culture titan Nicki Minaj. We didn’t want to engage in this objectively messy topic, but the situation has resulted in international furor — multiple global health experts and even the U.S. White House have gotten involved — so we feel we have to. It’s important to debunk false information, especially when it’s coming from someone like Minaj, who has substantial social media platforms (22.7 million Twitter followers, to be exact). After tweeting false information about the Covid-19 vaccine earlier this week and angering a slew of health officials, Nicki Minaj was contacted by the U.S. White House, who offered to put her in touch with a doctor to discuss vaccine safety.…

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Aurora James Takes Centre Stage as the CFDA Fashion Awards Return In-Person

September 16, 2021 at 09:55PM The fashion world has been anything but boring this week — VMAs, TIFF and Met Gala, we’re looking at you. To continue this wave of excitement, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has just announced the nominees and honorees for the upcoming 2021 CFDA Fashion Awards. Aside from the official news that the ceremony will be happening in person (!) on November 10 after being held digitally in 2020, the equally exciting announcement is that Canadian designer Aurora James will be taking the spotlight with both an honour and a nomination. CFDA has granted the Guelph-born creative with the coveted Founder’s Award for her initiative: the 15 Per Cent Pledge. James launched the 15 Per Cent Pledge in 2020 following the murder of George Floyd and the subsequent protests demanding material action against anti-Black racism and white…

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The Met Gala Was Full of Powerful Queer Meaning

September 15, 2021 at 10:16PM Since the coveted return of the Met Gala on September 13, the internet is still buzzing about how guests interpreted and executed this year’s theme of “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion.”  Some outfit designs had spelled-out messages (literally), like congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez who wore a gown by Canadian designer Aurora James with the words “Tax the Rich” splashed on the back. Or model Cara Delevingne who sported a Dior power suit that featured the statement “Peg the Patriarchy.” (That phrase that was reportedly first coined by Toronto-based designer Luna Matatas and used without her consent 
yikes). Other attendees, however, came donning designs that had more imaginative meanings. Queer history is an inseparable part of America, and fortunately, many LGBTQ+ used that to inspire them on the Met Gala red carpet. There was no shortage of queer excellence…

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