If wellness is a priority this New Year’s resolution season, b, halfmoon is a good place to start. Think: game-changing yoga mats, Canadian-made meditation cushions, and all of the crystals and natural oils your heart and soul could desire. Late last summer, parent company Mindful Collective Co. announced the union of sister brands B Yoga and Halfmoon, launching their new lifestyle and yoga brand b, halfmoon. b, halfmoon has a purpose to support and inspire people on their wellness journeys through community and a well-curated product line that invites moments of pause and calm. Founder and Chief Creative Officer of…
Author: Erin Nicole Davis
New Year, new you. Just kidding; we don’t adhere to that kind of mentality over here. With that said, there’s no better time than a fresh year to brighten your glow on the inside and out. You may as well, right? To help your cause, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favourite go-to products – the kind we always keep fully replenished and are staples in both daytime purses and overnight bags. Common themes include multifunctionality (key in today’s fast-paced and non-stop world), plumping (with hyaluronic acid making a big appearance), and that effortless dewy glow (no cakey…
For those old enough to remember, the 80s – in all of their neon, big hair, and soft rock-filled glory – the nostalgia of the last pre-digital decade is real (RIP). This is especially the case when it comes to footwear: from pumps to jelly sandals (we can still feel the blisters), the shoes of the 80s tell a distinct tale of the time. And now, guests, can take a well-heeled trip down memory lane – even if they aren’t old enough to recall the decade first-hand – at Toronto’s famed Bata Shoe Museum. Dressed to Impress: Footwear and Consumerism…
Get ready for the return of frosted tips and big blowouts. It’s all about a dose of the 90s on the hairstyle front, says Ben Barkworth, owner and creative director of JUSTB Salon, a pristine haircare spot in Toronto’s Leslieville neighbourhood. Barkworth knows a thing or two about hair. Recognized as one of the top colourists in North America, Barkworth is the winner of Contessa 2022 for Canada’s Top Men’s Hairstylists. “Think: Leonardo DiCaprio, Backstreet Boys, and Jonathan Taylor Thomas,” says Barkworth of this return to the 90s (we can picture covers of Tiger Beat and Big Bopper magazines now).…
“Welcome to my world,” says Tosh Wanogho-Maud when I tell him that the lyrics to pretty much every single song from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat had been stuck in my head since I saw the show. As a die-hard child fan back in the days of Donnie Osmond starring in the beloved musical in Toronto in the 90s, I couldn’t wait to see the most recent version when it returned to the city – and it definitely didn’t disappoint. Wanogho-Maud, a British musical theatre star, plays the role of Pharoah in the current Mirvish production of Joseph, joining…
With the new year still fresh, it’s a no-brainer of a time to revamp the self-care regime. Discovering a new skincare or beauty product can be game-changing in the confidence and overall wellness departments. We’ve gotten our hands many as of late, and can help you to put those Sephora gift cards to good use. From newly-launched items to cult-favourites we’ve only recently discovered, here are 20 rejuvenating products to refresh for the new year. Keys Soulcare Be Luminous Skin Exfoliating Powder with Lactic Acid Superstar singer Alicia Keys is also a skincare entrepreneur. The water-activated Be Luminous Skin…
“It’s like a Sia music video, meets Black Swan, meets Marina Abramovic and contemporary art,” says director Corey Wadden of his powerful new music video for breakout American artist Delacey. “It’s pretty wild and raw.” It’s a lot more than wild and raw; the just-released “Too Poor to Live in LA” music video touches something deep within the viewer that’s void of most music videos. Moving and gripping, the poetic dance visual shows a female artist’s struggle on a particularly challenging evening, as her career didn’t take off quite the way she expected it to when she first set the…
Go, Go, Go Joseph! In news that comes as music to the ears of showtune lovers, Mirvish Productions has announced that the beloved Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat will soon come to Toronto. The brand new production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical that originated at the legendary London Palladium will make its North American premiere at the Princess of Wales Theatre from December 11, 2022 to January 22, 2023. Tickets for the anticipated smash-hit show go on sale on Monday, September 26. This lavish new production, cited as the definitive one for this generation, comes…
Eva Longoria is a glowing (literally) example that kind and powerful can beautifully coexist. On September 13, the celebrated actress, producer, and L’Oréal Paris spokesperson participated in an open virtual discussion centered around her personal experiences within the film industry and championing diverse female voices. The impactful event was hosted by L’Oréal Paris, the Official Beauty Sponsor of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), which took place in Toronto September 9 to 18. After a year of uncertainty and unrest, L’Oréal Paris – much more than an iconic beauty brand – remains dedicated to amplifying the voices of females pioneering change in the industry…