Fashion & Trend

When you think about New Year’s Eve, things like glitter, fireworks, streamers and champagne probably come to mind. Anything that sparkles and shines is a staple on this celebratory evening so as you prepare to salute an entire new decade, you’ll definitely need a glittery ensemble to match the theme of the night. From a suit to a slip dress, sequins work on everything, effortlessly taking a look from simple to extravagant. In honour of 2020, browse through 20 of our favourite sequinned pieces and pick out the perfect sparkly outfit in which to ring in the new year. Photography via Zara Photography via Hudson's Bay Photography via White House Black Market Photography via Nordstrom Photography via Dynamite Photography via Marciano Photography via Zara Photography via H&M Photography via Nordstrom Photography via Zara Photography via Nordstrom Photo...

It’s highly likely that at some point in your denim-wearing life you’ve pondered how often you should be washing your faithful jeans. As we hit deep winter here in Canada and many of us are re-wearing our favourite pairs time and time again, we ourselves wondered this very question. Denim has a pretty bad rap on the environment front – from the dyes used to colour to the toxic chemicals used in production and the  huge amounts of water used to produce a single pair, there’s a lot of negatives that come along with the wardrobe staple.  According to Stephen Leahy, the author of  The Water Footprint: The Shocking Facts About How Much Water We Use to Make Everyday Products , it takes 7,600 litres of water to make one pair of jeans. This figure takes into consideration the growing of the cotton, as well as manufacturing, but does not account for the number of times the jeans will be washed during their lifecycle. As a result of such startling figures, fashion brands like ...

When your alarm goes off and it’s pitch black outside with the temperature hovering well below zero, getting out of bed to go and exercise is a  big ask. But, given we’re faced with such weather for a (sadly) large part of the year, it’s important to learn certain tricks to help motivate yourself to move during the winter months. So, naturally, we went straight to an expert – Jennifer Lau, the co-owner of Fit Squad fitness studio in Toronto and a Nike Master Trainer. Read on for her five top tips to help inspire your exercise regime in the coming weeks. 1. Switch up your sets Using the weather as a reason to change things up is a great opportunity to experience and learn new things to add to your training library. Personally I use the cold weather months to focus on strength training as I am less likely to be outdoors with conditioning workouts like running. 2. Sign up to a studio Training indoors at a studio in the winter will keep you accountable and ensure your trai...

From parties to picture-taking, and even strolling through holiday markets , late December is full of excuses to dress up in something special. But no look is complete without hair. A clip encrusted with pearls might be just the piece to tie your look together, or maybe its a silky ribbon that’s going to elevate your ensemble. To help guide you, we’ve rounded up four basic styles – a bun, a ponytail, accessorized and ribbons – and searched for the best inspiration to take each of them to the next level. The best part is you won’t be mid-conversation at a party wondering if you actually unplugged the curling iron… Ponytails Ponytails have matured from lazy to luxe in recent years. Take it up a notch by snatching your pony, or adding some dazzling embellishments. Photography via IMAXTREE Photography via IMAXTREE Photography via IMAXTREE Photography via IMAXTREE Ribbons A ribbon is a dainty and romantic addition to any outfit, and it can be re-worn time-after-time in diff...