Today is International Women’s Day. I’m not going to go on ranting about how we make less than men (true, but not exactly true at the same time, according to this Globe and Mail article. It sometimes has to do with the choices WE MAKE in the type of jobs WE TAKE. The so-called “mommy […]
Now that Halloween is over, it’s time to think about the upcoming holiday season. Whether it’s your best friend, your mom, sister or otherwise, you probably know someone who is obsessed with beauty products that just make her look AMAZING! Or maybe there’s a guy in your life who wants to be the same way. […]
If parents, educators and academics criticize the “princess” culture of Hollywood, then why don’t we hear anything about the “man-boy” culture that media seem to say is the “ideal” for males? The “man-boy” is a problem, perhaps worse than the “princess” culture, since it encourages males to behave like children well into adulthood. Grown-up behaviour […]
Gotstyle, Toronto’s favourite menswear shop and styling service has launched a women’s department in their 6,700 square foot Distillery District location. Like menswear, women will have the chance to not only shop contemporary Canadian and international designers, but also like the guys, receive style services including how to shop as well as style and trend […]
An article in the Telegraph in the UK published on Monday said that the way we have calculated BMI for years is actually inaccurate. It made taller people (over 6′ or so) seem heavier, while shorter people (under 5’5″ or so) were seen as slimmer. The new method reverses the fact, so that those who […]
Recently, I was able to speak with Phil Lempert of Supermarket Guru to discuss food trends that he has observed so far and what he sees this upcoming year. What he told me was, for the most part, not much of a surprise. Millennials are foodies and really care about ingredients. Unlike other generations, they […]
Everyone in Toronto knows Porter Airlines and its reputation for flying stylishly. Its home airport, Billy Bishop – formerly known as Toronto Island Airport – now has a hip new boutique called WANT Passport, selling stylish travel-essential items such as city guides, international adapters as well as items from Montreal-based men-focused travel accessories line, WANT […]
Compiled by Claudia Da Ponte Still looking for New Year’s Eve outfit ideas for you or for him? Below are some ideas for your big night out! On Rose Lovas by Wesley Badanjak Dress Nine West Shoes Nine West Clutch H& M Necklace On Alex Haight & Ashbury Stanmore – Black Lace Jacket Haight & Ashbury […]
A Christian Dior shoe from the 1950s The fashion exhibit at the V&A shows various styles through the ages, but focuses primarily on the 20th century when fashion and style became more affordable to the general public. Designers featured in this exhibit range from Coco Chanel, Alexander McQueen, Karl Lagerfeld (has both Lagerfeld and Chanel […]
