June 12, 2020 at 06:00AM While I try to avoid speaking in binaries when it comes to personal style, I think it’s fair to say that I classify myself as a “trouser person.” It’s not that I don’t embrace dresses in the heat of high summer or throw on the odd skirt every now and then (my black slip is a real wardrobe workhorse), but catch me on any given day of the week and chances are I’ll be wearing trousers. Wide-leg, tailored, printed, high-waisted, neutral, colourful—you name it, I’ll have tried it. However, there’s one particular trend that has particularly caught my eye for 2020, and that’s checked trousers. Forget the corporate sobriety of your grey work pairs because these checks were made for the summer months. They’re fun, bright and destined to be the centre of attention. Trust me—these will put a smile on your face. I currently own an orange-and-blue checked pair by Scandi brand Baum und Pferdgarten, which I wore all winter long with slouchy cardigans and trenches, and then right into the summer months with white tees and chunky necklaces (see below). So really, they’re a year-round wardrobe hero. They feel polished without being formal and fun without being caricatured. Some of my favourite iterations for 2020 come in a quirky whimsical gingham. The most stylish pairs, in my opinion, are wide-legged and sit high on the waist for a leg-lengthening finish. However, if the idea of wearing tailored trousers is not appealing to you right now, then there are plenty of adjustable waist styles, including Blanca
Month: June 2020
This Is Summer’s Answer to the Throw-On-and-Go Jumpsuit
June 12, 2020 at 06:00AM If there’s one item of clothing I recommend more than any other, it has to be the jumpsuit. Regardless of body shape or age, it’s something that can really enhance your wardrobe, in terms of cool factor, versatility and dressing ease. I wear my utility jumpsuits all year round (my favourites are from M&S, Gap and Mango), but when it comes to high summer, I replace my long-sleeved iterations with playsuits. Coming in wide range of prints, silhouettes and finishes, just like the jumpsuit, playsuits will adapt seamlessly to your taste and lifestyle. Like the boilersuit look? There are plenty of utility-style playsuits from brands such as Gap, Free People and & Other Stories. If you prefer a softer style (great for future beach trips and sunbathing in the park), prioritise smocked detailing, trapeze fits and adjustable belting. I also recommend checking out online vintage stores for chic ’50s and ’60s originals (I’ve included a few in my edit below). When it comes to styling, playsuits couldn’t be simpler. They will look the part with pretty much any pair of sandals you own, but I will personally be throwing on my trusty Birkenstocks for easy weekend dressing. My personal highlights? It has to be & Other Stories’ linen-blend romper, Sara Battaglia’s buttoned-up playsuit (which gives excellent Sound Of Music vibes) and Nasty Gal’s statement-collar white playsuit. Scroll down to see and shop my full edit. Up Next: Trust Monikh: The 3 Summer Pieces She Has Her Eye on This Week Author Joy Montgomery | Whowhatwear
Texture Talk: 4 Canadian Black Women Open Up About Wearing Wigs
June 12, 2020 at 12:29AM Welcome to Texture Talk, a weekly column that celebrates and deep dives into the dynamic world of curly hair, from crowns of curls that are free flowing to strands that are tucked away in a protective style. In today’s day and age, it shouldn’t be a secret that wig-life is alive and well, especially within the Black community, so this week we asked four local women who love rocking extensions on what wearing wigs means to them and their wig routines. Sadé Powell, freelance writer and illustrator Courtesy of Sadé Powell On wig life: “I’ve been wearing wigs on and off for six years. I love experimenting with colour, so I always purchase blonde wigs, which acts as a blank canvas for whatever colours inspire me that month. My favourite thing about wearing wigs is being able to change my style at a moment’s notice. If I’m bored of long pink hair, I’ll purchase and dye a short blue wig. It’s like being an avatar in a game! For me, hair is a means of expression. There are a lot of ways to transform hair to accentuate your style, but when you then start to incorporate wigs and extensions, things can get really creative. Being able to continuously change my hair colour using wigs, and without damaging my natural hair, has been such a fun hobby of mine. I love scrolling through Instagram for inspiration, buying the different colours I need to mix the perfect
Trump in Tulsa: On the American Amusement Park for Black Trauma
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Too Hot to Handle stars’ jaw-dropping earnings as Instagram influencers
Netflix dating series Too Hot to Handle is being watched by millions around the world – and its stars now boast hundreds of thousands of Instagram followers. And Daily Mail Australia can reveal the 14 contestants are in a position to cash in on their newfound fame as social media influencers. As you shall find out, their potential earnings as Instagram models far exceed the show’s $100,000 prize money. Revealed: Too Hot to Handle stars’ jaw-dropping earnings as Instagram influencers – including one contestant who ‘makes $26,000 per post’. Pictured: Harry Jowsey and Francesca Farago Too Hot To Handle offered contestants the chance to win $100,000 – but the prize money was deducted if any of them caved into temptation by kissing or having sex. Telecommunications company Mazuma ranked the popularity of the Netflix stars and estimated their potential profitability as influencers. With three million followers, model Francesca Farago, 26, could earn AU $26,139 (US $16,997 / £13,767) per sponsored post, according to the research. Francesca’s boyfriend, Harry Jowsey, 22, has estimated earnings of AU $20,330 (US $13,220 / £10,708) per post thanks to his 2.4 million followers. By the looks of it, the couple have not shared any sponsored posts so far, but they have promoted their own clothing and eyewear brands. Top earner! With three million followers, Francesca Farago could earn AU $26,139 (US $16,997) per sponsored post, according to research by telecommunications company Mazuma Power couple! Francesca’s boyfriend, Harry Jowsey, has estimated earnings of AU $20,330 (US $13,220)
8 Black Mental Health Resources in Canada and Online
June 11, 2020 at 09:46PM To say there is so much happening in the world right now is an understatement. This pain, these stories and these experiences are, sadly, not new experiences for Black men and women but with the events of recent weeks and the added stress of the COVID-19 pandemic, one’s mental health deserves some extra attention right now. To that end, we’ve rounded up eight Black mental health services and organizations across Canada that can help support you and your loved ones. Black Women in Motion Founded by Monica Samuel, this Toronto-based organization provides consent and mental health education, advocacy and support for Black women and non-binary people, and survivors of sexual violence. “It is my duty as a community member, more importantly as a black womxn to ensure the well-being, prosperity and advancement of my people, particularly Black womxn. Black womxn have endured the unfathomable – and we are still here,” Samuel writes on the organization’s website. View this post on Instagram . To Our Black Family: Love on Yourself Today. You Matter and Have Always Mattered. . We know that you’re tired – tired is an understatement. We are living through a collective trauma. From wyppio weaponizing their privilege to violent anti-black terrorism, the consistent exposure to racial trauma has us in a constant state of emotional turmoil. We mourn with you. We send you love and care, peace and healing, solidarity and support. Remember to Rest. Disconnect. Write. Exhale. Be Still. . And to
7 Influencers Who Have Perfected the Art of the Fashion Uniform
June 11, 2020 at 08:00PM Discovering your personal style is one of those illusive #lifegoals that has been pondered by fashion magazines for decades and, undoubtedly, baffled women for a similar period of time. The way it’s phrased somehow infers that this is something that should spontaneously pop into your mind’s eye after you’ve put in the required number of hours staring blankly at your open wardrobe. The reality, however, is not quite so transactional, and some people will pin down their “look” at the age of 16, while others need a longer period of experimentation to refine their taste. To be honest, there’s also nothing stopping you from constantly reinventing your style every five years. This is not, after all, some sort of lifelong binding contract. Yet, I also can’t deny that there is something so alluring about the idea of finding your uniform—if for no other reason so you can sneak in a couple more hours in bed in the morning due to having a good sense of what works. I also think that as we move into a more sustainable future, there’s something to be said for investing in pieces that are timeless—and by that, I mean styles that you’ll want to wear both now and in five years’ time. And no, that doesn’t have to mean becoming an austere minimalist (although that certainly makes things easier). There are plenty of print-loving editors who have stuck to their extroverted staples for decades. It was Brittany Bathgate who triggered these contemplations on personal style. I was scrolling deep into her feed and was impressed at how her outfits felt so consistent over the passing
Audrey Gelman Resigned as CEO of The Wing, But Employees Say It’s ‘Not Enough’
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