Fashion & Trend

“I still like the simple things; I have on my press-on nails right now,” says Beyoncé during a segment on Good Morning America back in 2013. In the short clip, the host is floored. “Press-on nails?” she asks. “Store-bought press-on nails,” laughs Beyoncé. Over a decade later, one can only assume that Beyoncé is thrilled with the massive growth of the beauty category. Market research firm NielsenIQ reported that sales of artificial nails had exceeded nail polish revenue in the fourth quarter of 2022. Mentions of “press-on nails” on Reddit have seen a 62 per cent boost year over year, and global Google searches for press-ons increased by 32 per cent between July 2022 and July 2023. But press-on nails experienced their biggest boost during, and thanks to, the COVID-19 pandemic — seeing a growth exceeding 80 per cent between December 2019 (just a few months before the pandemic hit) and May 2023. While this was an expected effect of the lack of access to nail salons, the category’s ...

Members of the curly hair club, this one’s for you. At this point, we know coils, curls and waves deserve special care to keep them looking fresh and bouncy. Of all the hair styling tools in your kit (which includes hair oil and a hair mask ), finding the best hair diffuser is essential. Hair diffusers are bowl-shaped attachments that snap to your dryer to help diffuse the flow of air to your curls to encourage clumping and definition. With one of the top diffusers, you can speed up your drying time, leaving your curls super voluminous and defined, with less frizz and flyaways. What to look for in the best hair diffusers Has your blow-dryer ever left you with frizzy, dried-out hair? We get it. “A diffuser gently disperses airflow from your hairdryer, avoiding direct force or pressure preserving the hair’s integrity and shape,” explains Aliza Esmail, owner of Toronto’s Salon August. “Its purpose is to promote natural drying without disrupting the curl pattern.” While diffusers wor...

Beauty is often all about having a defined eye look, from the mob wife makeup trend to the tubing mascara craze. What brings a top-notch eye makeup moment together? For starters, a good mascara is a key product to have handy in your makeup bag. For those who want length, dimension and natural definition, telescopic mascara has entered the chat. While certain formulas smudge easily and clump with each swipe, telescopic mascara can give your lashes a sky-high look in a no-fuss way. What is telescopic mascara? “Telescopic mascara is a lengthening, thickening and buildable mascara,” says makeup artist Billie Gene . “This mascara differs from regular mascara because it provides intense length and a precise applicator wand that coats each lash giving a dramatic effect to lashes.” Gene adds that it’s extremely easy to remove, similar to tubing mascara. Made popular by French beauty brand L’Oréal Paris, telescopic mascara has gained a massive following on social media — and we’re here f...

It’s February 2024, do you know where Kate Middleton is? That’s the question on everyone’s mind lately, more than two months since the royal was last seen in public. And people on the internet are concerned, not to mention going absolutely rabid trying to figure it out. In mid-January, Kensington Palace released a statement saying that the Princess of Wales had undergone scheduled abdominal surgery and would be staying in a private hospital to recuperate. And since then, it’s been… crickets. Which has royal watchers in a frenzy, sharing everything from maybe, kind of, sort of plausible rumours (like she is undergoing treatment for her mental health — being a royal seems stressful!) to patently wild conspiracy theories (like that the future Queen of England is in hiding after undergoing a BBL ). “yeh so basically Kate Middleton hasn’t been seen in months like she’s actually missing. word on the conspiracy street is that she’s doing 1 of many things – gone for a BBL, growing o...

A fail-proof fashion person hack? Decorating your head. While hair oils and scented mists keep your locks shiny and fresh, it’s hair clips that add an extra wow factor when putting a look together. How to wear hair clips right now The best thing about hair clips, according to Chatters master stylist Meagan Rossi , is that anyone can wear them. “You don’t have to be a skilled stylist to pull off a great hairstyle with a clip,” she tells FASHION . “They can be added to any basic hair look to bring it to the next level. And if you have the skills to pull off a more complicated style, a clip can enhance it.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Olivia Rodrigo (@oliviarodrigo) Not to mention, hair clips are an easy way to showcase your personal style. “I love to add [them] to slicked ponytails or buns to dress up an otherwise casual look,” she explains. “The possibilities are endless with all the options available now,...

You shouldn’t have to compromise comfort to get where you’re going — just ask Naomi Campbell. This is the ethos of her newly released travel capsule collection with BOSS , a line that redefines power dressing through an assortment of pieces for women with somewhere to be. Created in partnership with the iconic globetrotting model, the Naomi x BOSS capsule embodies sophistication, confidence and fluid functionality. And on February 22, a select group of Toronto fashion enthusiasts got to see what that means in real life. Gathered at the HUGO BOSS store inside Yorkdale Shopping Centre, guests listened to an inspiring conversation between FASHION editor-in-chief Bernadette Morra and three special guests: Canadian model Lana Ogilvie as well as activist-entrepreneur sister duo Justice and Nia Faith. Photography by George Pimentel Coordinating in a colour palette of grey, black and white, the four women sat swathed in different ensembles from the Naomi x BOSS collection. Looking both ...