I became a regular napper years ago, when I was a freshman in college. I found closing my eyes for a chunk of time was the best way to escape the stressors of a jam-packed day. But while working corporate jobs during my 20s, I had no choice but to let those daily naps go.
Month: December 2020
The Crown season 4 has reignited conversations about the real-life events behind the Netflix show. The latest installment depicts the rocky marriage between Prince Charles and Princess Diana, Princess Margaret dealing with health problems and the truth about dark family secrets, and the queen’s less than rosy treatment of Diana following her fairytale wedding. After
Ssense has always been the reliable fashion platform you lean on to build up your luxury wardrobe and discover emerging streetwear brands. Now, you can shop for so much more than your favorite Jacquemus mini bags, Pyer Moss hoodies, and Rick Owens shoes at the beloved retailer. Today, Ssense launches Everything Else, a new section
Margaret Qualley is among the vanishingly few people in Hollywood who can credibly wield the word “gosh.” Jimmy Stewart’s favorite interjection resounds through her sentences like a slingshot, going hand in hand with her soft North Carolina twang and sweet manner. She is one of an even smaller number of actresses who could take the
Meet Michelle Audoin, a Canadian breast cancer survivor who started a campaign for Black women affected by the disease. By Natasha Bruno Date December 2, 2020 Facebook Twitter PHOTOGRAPH OF MICHELLE AUDOIN COURTESY OF RETHINK BREAST CANCER. DESIGN BY DANIELLE CAMPBELL. When Michelle Audoin was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017 and decided to undergo
The hospital room was freezing cold. I stared at the blank wall in front of me, trying to ignore the flickering fluorescent light overhead. So much had changed in such a short time. Just three weeks before, I was making sure every last-minute wedding detail was in place, getting ready to settle into my new
Fans of Fox’s The Masked Singer have already cast their theories about who are behind the costumes in both groups A and B. The Sun, for example, has piqued the interest of the most curious viewers: Some think this singer could be Carrie Underwood, others think Demi Lovato. Panelist Jenny McCarthy thinks Mandy Moore, who
As the founder of her beauty brand, Nyakio Greico—who founded Nyakio™️ Beauty—knows a thing or two about underrepresentation. Black beauty founders rarely get shelf space in popular retailers or are sometimes relegated to spaces often overlooked or ignored by shoppers. So Greico and Patrick Herning (founder and CEO of e-commerce platform 11 Honoré) came up
Collectively, our approach to fashion has changed a lot over the past year. Whereas in seasons before we’ve been quick to embrace trend after trend, we now find ourselves drawn to the classics—pieces that offer the comfort and practicality we look for in a time of scaled-back outings, but also exude the quality and timelessness
Photographer: Riley Stewart #WeTheNorth By Eliza Grossman Date December 2, 2020 Facebook Twitter Canada and cold go hand-in-hand so it’s no surprise that Canadian companies are among some of the coolest in coats. In a place that dips in temperature from October to April, keeping outerwear fresh, fashionable and functional is a must. Take Luxton:
And they’re all Canadian, too! It’s the most wonderful time of the year. No, seriously. It may feel harder to get in the festive spirit, but holiday music already abounds, Christmas decor is filling our Insta feeds and gift giving is firmly top of mind. And although we’re unable to partake in our favourite holiday
If you have a fit friend whose world revolves around fitness and health, we’re here to help you score the perfect gift without breaking a sweat. We’ve rounded up an impressive selection of the coolest presents for runners, yogis, cyclists, and overall fitness-lovers for a cheap price of $25 and less. Yup, you read that
Taylor Swift remains hard at work re-recording her first six albums—but is ready to share the first snippet of her new take on her earlier music. Swift kindly let her friend Ryan Reynolds use a clip from her “Love Story” re-recording in his Match.com commercial. “Okay so while my new re-records are NOT done, my
Every year while growing up, I’d ask for an instrument for Christmas. One year, it was a gold Fender electric guitar, the next an introductory drum set. Each was quickly tossed aside with the realization that I have, well, no rhythm. Santa got wise—so when I had the nerve to ask for a piano on
Not unlike the proper pronunciation of the word vermeil (vurrr-may) or various shortcuts on Microsoft Excel, London-based retailer Wolf & Badger falls into the category of wonderful things I regret being years late to discover. Founded by brothers George and Henry Graham back in 2010 as a website to connect consumers to independent designers, Wolf
Photography courtesy of NetflixSeason four of The Crown has renewed our obsession with Princess Diana’s style. There’s no doubt in anyone’s mind that Princess Diana is a style icon, so it was natural that Emma Corrin’s portrayal of her in season four of The Crown highlighted Lady Di’s notable wardrobe. After spending this past summer
Warning: some things discussed in this personal essay may be triggering to those with a history of disordered eating. I was 18 years old when I fully admitted to myself that I had an eating disorder. It wasn’t because I didn’t experience symptoms before then. I had been struggling with disordered behaviors since I was
Elliot Page, the star of The Umbrella Academy and Juno, came out as transgender on his Instagram today. Page, formally known as Ellen, introduced himself, shared he goes by he/they pronouns, and detailed his journey to this joyous moment. He also condemned attacks by others on the trans community. “I will offer whatever support I
Elliot Page (Photo via Instagram/Justin H. Min) By Victoria DiPlacido Date December 1, 2020 Facebook Twitter Canadian actor Elliot Page announced today that they are transgender and non-binary, meaning that their gender identity is neither man nor woman. Their pronouns are he/him and they/them. (This article will use they to refer to Page.) “I can’t
High-intensity interval training (HIIT), where you work as hard as you can for short bouts, followed by a short rest period, is one of the most popular training modalities and rightfully so. HIIT is time efficient, it can be modified for all levels, it can improve your overall athletic performance and health, and when done
Last night, People confirmed that Rihanna is officially off the market now, taken by her longtime friend and now-boyfriend A$AP Rocky. Now, Entertainment Tonight has a little detail about what their relationship is like from a source. “They have always had amazing chemistry and Rihanna relates to A$AP and it feels natural, easy and fun,”
It’s official: What can be considered one of the greatest beauty team-ups of all time has finally arrived: Jo Malone, the London-based fragrance giant beloved for its luxurious candles and perfumes, has teamed up with popular fashion chain Zara on a fragrance set that will make your heart and wallet sing—for joy, that is. The
If you’re the type to follow hypebeast meme accounts, then the collaboration you’ve been waiting is here. Matthew M. Williams, who was named the creative director of Givenchy earlier this year, presented his first collection for the Parisian house in September 2020. And while spring-summer runways typically drop in stores around February, the “Teaser” capsule
Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesFrom Drake’s viral Toosie Slide dance to Justin Trudeau’s “moistly” comments, here’s what dominated the internet this year. By Pahull Bains Date December 1, 2020 Facebook Twitter It’s the last month of the year, and you know what that means. It’s when we start looking back at the time gone by,
