June 22, 2020 at 01:00PM Whether they’re sitting pretty on a table or adorning your bookshelves, coffee-table books can be counted on to perk up just about any space. With their glossy covers, arresting imagery and exploration of niche subjects, these tomes—part book, part objet d’art—are a vital part of any design enthusiast’s home. Read on for five coffee-table books about fashion and style coming out this summer that would make for an excellent addition to one’s collection. Yves Saint Laurent: The Impossible Collection Written by fashion journalist and Yves Saint Laurent expert Laurence Benaïm, this highly collectible coffee-table book spans 40 years of the couturier’s career. From Saint Laurent’s debut collection in 1962 to his final couture presentation in 2002, the Assouline book highlights 100 iconic pieces, such as his Mondrian shift dress, his legendary Ballets Russes textiles and his “coup de crayon” draped gowns. $1,275, assouline.com Image courtesy Assouline The Fashion Book Showcasing more than 500 of fashion’s most influential names from A to Z—including Harlem-based designer Dapper Dan, supermodel Kate Moss, photographer Richard Avedon, blogger Bryanboy and Canadians like photographer and filmmaker Petra Collins and designer Erdem Moralioglu—this updated edition of Phaidon’s bestseller is a must-have for any fashion-focused personal library. $60, ca.phaidon.com Image courtesy Phaidon The Women Who Revolutionized Fashion: 250 Years of Design This offering from Rizzoli Electa highlights the innovative female creatives who made bold strides in the fashion industry. Featuring trailblazers like Jeanne Lanvin, Elsa Schiaparelli and Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen, the
Month: June 2020
There’s a Global Effort Behind Goodee’s New Tote
June 22, 2020 at 01:00PM Made in collaboration with the United Nations Ethical Fashion Initiative and Italian social co-operative Cartiera, the new Bassi Market tote from Goodee is truly the result of a meeting of the minds. Not only is it crafted with handwoven textiles made by artisans connected by social co-operatives in Burkina Faso but its design was conceived by Goodee’s founders, Montreal’s Byron and Dexter Peart, who launched the renowned luxury brand Want Les Essentiels (best known for its selection of natty handbags). The tote’s launch is another feather in the cap of the Peart brothers, who saw their marketplace brand earn enviable B Corp certification earlier this year. “As a company founded on principles of sustainability and mindful connection to our world, becoming a certified B Corp felt like a natural fit from day one,” said co-founder Byron Peart at the time of the prestigious announcement. “It validates our raison d’être—to create a world where caring for people and the planet comes first—and ensures we always live up to the high standards we’ve set for ourselves.” In addition to its work with the United Nations Ethical Fashion Initiative and Cartiera, Goodee has partnered with fellow B Corp brands like Antwerp-based children’s decor brand Ecobirdy, and Danish furniture company Skagerak. The post There’s a Global Effort Behind Goodee’s New Tote appeared first on FASHION Magazine. Read More Fashion News Author Odessa Paloma Parker | Fashion Magazine Selected by CWC
5 Summer Makeup Looks You Should Definitely Take for a Spin This Season
June 22, 2020 at 01:00PM As the sunshine (hopefully) settles in for the season ahead here in Canada, and much of the country begins to reopen after months spent in quarantine, we can finally start to think about what summer makeup looks we’ll wear on our outings (beyond the grocery store). From high shine to bold colours, unexpected pairings and art-influenced application, there’s no shortage of ways to welcome the summer season on your face. The trick? Keep your base fresh and dewy and go bold everywhere else. Below, find five of our favourite summer makeup looks to try over the next few months (almost all of which are face mask-friendly, too!): Shine Factor Face gloss is having a major moment. Try it on eyes, lips, cheeks and even collarbones for a truly dewy complexion this summer. Sunset Strip Think outside the box and go for a mesmerizing eye look inspired by one of the most photographed events in nature. Colour Theory One thing’s for sure: Mixing and pairing contrasting hues on top and bottom eyelids creates a show-stopping gaze. Lip Service Tired of your same old bold shades? Pairing your go-to lipstick with an unconventional liner colour gives a whole new meaning to “statement lips.” Finger Paint Letting go of standard makeup application techniques is the key to acing a painterly eye look like this one. Photography by RILEY STEWART for FUZE REPS. Hair and makeup direction by SABRINA RINALDI for P1M.CA/GLOSSIER. Models: JAS at WANT MANAGEMENT and JORDAN
Here Comes The Sun: Safer Sunscreen
June 22, 2020 at 12:26PM We’re home from the beach and I’ll be back tomorrow with a recap! Our sunscreen stash was stocked and ready, and I’m sharing the products we use and why we’re serious about using safer sunscreen. We just got back from a week at Bald Head Island, and while it unfortunately rained the first four days,… The post Here Comes The Sun: Safer Sunscreen appeared first on Kath Eats Real Food. Continue Reading… Author Kath Younger | KathEats Selected by CWC
Barre Arms and Core Workout (video)
June 22, 2020 at 11:37AM This is a barre arms and core workout that you can do anywhere. All you need is a light pair of dumbbells, ranging from 2-5 lbs. Hi friends! Hope you had a happy weekend and that that those of you who were celebrating Father’s Day enjoyed the holiday with those you love. We had backyard dinner and swimming at my dad’s house, stopped by my mom’s to say happy Father’s Day to my stepdad, called up Tom’s dad, and made a stop at the cemetery to tell my Tata how much we miss him. We got brunch takeout from Commoner &. Co (SO good), and spent the day with our favorite guy. For this morning, I’m coming atcha with a new upper body and core workout. This workout uses some of my favorite barre-based exercises, and focuses on muscular endurance for the weights segment. I threw in some cardio blasts for good measure. It’s easy to related barre to the lower body and core benefits, but we can often forget that it can also help to strengthen and lean out the upper body muscles. Endurance exercises are so important to include in your routine. Not only do they help to change things up – we need to adjust the demands on our body to continue to achieve results – but also because it’s functional for life. What muscles are you using when you carry 18 bags of groceries from the car into the house and
All the Clueless Outfits We’d Still Wear Today
June 22, 2020 at 11:07AM While Paul Rudd’s inability to age might continue to baffle us (does he have a portrait in the attic? I’d like to know), there’s one thing from Clueless that will never perplex us: the fashion. The trends in the much-loved iconic ’90s movie remain popular even in 2020. True, it’s been 25 years since the film was released, so it’s no surprise that plenty of the trends have come back around by now, but the thing is they never really went away. From the strappy dresses to the oversize black jackets as well as sheer tops, there are so many looks that were made mainstream by the film that we just absorbed into our wardrobes forever. Ready to see the key pieces Cher et al. introduced to us? Keep scrolling for the best Clueless outfits that we still wear today. Style Notes: Knee-high socks paired with a little skirt and a white shirt? The school-girl vibe is very 2020. Style Notes: Yes, this is one of the most recognisable pieces in the film, but while we probably won’t wear the whole co-ord, our love of checks remains. Style Notes: The classic slip dress is always a winner. Style Notes: Were you even a teenager in the ’90s if you didn’t wear a vest top over a T-shirt? Style Notes: Let’s never overlook best friend Dee’s outfits. Orange was all over the S/S 20 runways, and Dee proves that it looks incredible. Style Notes: Another winning look from Dee? This white shirt with
7 Easy Ways Implement CBD into Your Everyday Routine
June 22, 2020 at 11:20AM CBD is seemingly everywhere these days, showing up in a multitude of product categories, some beneficial and some altogether questionable (CBD bedsheets, anyone?). With so many options and applications, it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction — and to know where to start. We’re breaking down the basics, and sharing some easy ways to implement this wonder-working ingredient into your wellness regimen. First, a quick intro: CBD, short for cannabidiol, is one of over 100 compounds called cannabinoids found in cannabis plants, including hemp. This compound interacts with receptors in the endocannabinoid system (ECS), which plays a critical role in maintaining homeostasis, or balance, in all animals. Your body produces its own cannabinoids (called endocannabinoids), but you may choose to boost your natural supply. That’s where CBD-infused supplements, sips and skincare come into play. Unlike Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), CBD won’t get you high. In fact, by law, “hemp” is generally defined as cannabis that contains levels of THC that do not exceed 0.3%. When it comes to CBD, we’re all about ease of use (and real benefits). Here’s a list of our favorite ways to fold 2020’s most popular plant into your daily routine… Make it a Morning Ritual Simplifying the measuring required of other hemp extract products, a CBD softgel — designed to align your natural body systems to restore balance that helps support everyday stress, sleep, recovery, mood and immunity* — can be the perfect way to start the day. Our pick,
This Yoga + Meditation App Is Also An Alarm Clock – And Might Just Change Your Life
June 22, 2020 at 11:02AM For most of us, 2020 has been filled with ever-changing emotional challenges — and it’s only June. To help us all navigate this complex and sometimes overwhelming year, we’ve hunted down the best tools we can find to support our emotional, physical and mental health. The one app that has stood out from the rest is Yoga Wake Up. In fact, the Yoga Wake Up app has become one of our top personal wellness recommendations for 2020. Here’s why we’re hooked on it. Many of us know how good we feel when we incorporate yoga and meditation into our routines, but finding the time and energy right now can feel absolutely daunting. More than ever, we’re craving comfort and trying to incorporate challenging new habits or workouts at home can leave us feeling stressed and overwhelmed. That’s where Yoga Wake Up has become the ultimate game-changer. Yoga Wake Up replaces your usual morning alarm with easy, audio-guided yoga or meditation in bed. You can choose from hundreds of unique sessions to find the teacher or routine that fits you best and most sessions are between three and fifteen minutes. Waking up to a five-minute stretch and positive meditation is just the start of it. To explore what a full day using the Yoga Wake Up app is really like, we invited Kimberly Fe’Lix Forney to take us along with her and show us just how she uses it. Kimberly is a LA based wellness advocate,
I Always Get Asked About My Eyebrows—Here’s How I Fake Them
June 22, 2020 at 05:00AM I just want to put a caveat here before I start banging on about my eyebrows’ brilliance. I know that they won’t be to everyone’s tastes but I have worked hard to give my brows love and care to get them to a point I’m finally happy with them. For years, I looked at my eyebrows and lamented that they weren’t very full. They were always a little patchy and, while I didn’t over-pluck them during my teenage years thanks to my mum’s prudent advice, they still didn’t give off that Brooke Shields vibe I wanted. Then a few years ago, I was finally introduced to a fuller brow thanks to my incredible wedding makeup artist–I realised perhaps somewhat late that I could just fake them. Now, I’m not talking about those incredible Instagram eyebrows. While they look amazing, for the everyday, they’re a little too full. Over the past few years, I’ve honed down my eyebrow style and the products I think are the best. Before I give you the full run-down of products I recommend, I also think it’s worth a note on plucking. I rarely pluck my brows and when I do, I only get rid of strays and perhaps ones that go under the arch of my eye socket (yep, I have some hair there). But other than that, I leave them. My rule of thumb is: don’t try to get rid of hair when you want them to look full. However,
Grilled Flank Steak
June 22, 2020 at 10:00AM Add this grilled flank steak to the menu this summer! You can serve this flank steak by itself, in tacos, or even in fajitas! Flank Steak for the Win If you are a steak person, this grilled flank steak is for you! Sometimes flank steak can get a bad wrap … The post Grilled Flank Steak appeared first on Fit Foodie Finds. Continue Reading… Author Lee Funke | Fitfoodiefinds Selected by CWC