June 01, 2020 at 10:33PM Hawaiian shirts may not be the first piece of clothing you think of when planning a fashionable look but designers and street style stars are helping shed the piece’s negative reputation one tropical print at a time. Previously reserved for vacation, these boxy styles were a hard no when it came to styling but just like track suits and dad sneakers the time has come to elevate Hawaiian shirts. Oversized and bold, this look may require a styling tip or two before you’re ready to wear it: for example, try your favourite hibiscus or palm print tied in a knot over a sleek swimsuit or tucked into pleated trousers or a slim skirt for a more modern update. The beach isn’t the only location you can sport this trend either – take it to the street with clashing prints like at Ports 1961 or with an athletic pant as seen at Palm Angels. After all, just because travel is on hold doesn’t mean you can’t channel vacation vibes in Canada right now. Plus, a bold print is guaranteed to boost your spirits. Shop 12 of our favourite Hawaiian shirts here: <div class="sjm-attachment-carousel–header gallery-container–default" data-slick='{"speed":400,"adaptiveHeight":true,"variableWidth":false,"centerMode":true,"centerPadding":"0","slidesToShow":1,"lazyLoad":"ondemand","prevArrow":"Previous”,”nextArrow”:”Next”}’ data-simplemodal=’false’ > 1/12 Silk Hawaiian Shirt ($394, Frame) Buy Now 2/12 Mesquite Blooms Camp Shirt ($155, Tommy Bahama) Buy Now 3/12 Leo Shirt Linen Print Hawaiian Khaki ($500, Rejina Pyo) Buy Now 4/12 Havana floral-print cotton-poplin shirt ($524, Wales Bonner) Buy Now 5/12 Orange Flowers Camp Shirt ($150, Bather) Buy Now
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20 Black-Founded Beauty Businesses You Can Support Right Now
June 01, 2020 at 10:14PM Many of us are looking for ways to make a meaningful contribution after the painful events this past week; one way to invest in Black communities and culture is to shop from Black-run businesses. Here’s a list of emerging and established Black-founded beauty brands that cater to POC and all ethnicities with the common goal of making us feel as good as we look. And at the end of the post, we’ve included more resources for you to continue your education and activism. <div class="sjm-attachment-carousel–header gallery-container–default" data-slick='{"speed":400,"adaptiveHeight":true,"variableWidth":false,"centerMode":true,"centerPadding":"0","slidesToShow":1,"lazyLoad":"ondemand","prevArrow":"Previous”,”nextArrow”:”Next”}’ data-simplemodal=’false’ > 1/20 Essentials By Temi This line of organic ingredient mists, oils, scrubs and butters is based in Toronto’s east end. Buy Now 2/20 MFMG Makeup For Melanin Girls founder Tomi Gbeleyi got the idea for her brand after dealing with unprepared makeup artists during her modelling career. Buy Now 3/20 Gold Label Cosmetics Launched in 2012, this New York-based line boasts products that are paraben and cruelty-free. Buy Now 4/20 Himistry Naturals Shop a range of products including specialized ‘systems’ to address aging, ingrown hair growth and hydration. Buy Now 5/20 Serumize Elizabeth Shabi, who moved to Canada from Nigeria, launched this small-batch skincare line that focuses on the power of serums. Buy Now 6/20 Okoko Cosmétiques This Vancouver-based brand offers a range of products including face oils, a detoxifying mask and smoothing body scrub. Buy Now 7/20 Organic Botanical Skinbar Created by a mother-daughter duo, this collection of botanical remedies uses ingredients like jasmine, rose
Black Lives Matter: 57 Racism Awareness Books, Movies, Resources and More
June 01, 2020 at 10:06PM The past week has been a heavy one. The reality of anti-Black racism in the US, Canada and around the world is no secret. But over the last several days, the outrage over repeated and systemic violence against Black people reached a boiling point, fuelled by a recent spate of police brutality. In response, white people and other non-Black folk around the world are taking it upon themselves—finally—to educate themselves to be better allies, to unlearn generations of internalized racism, and to attempt to become the anti-racist citizens the world needs in order to have a chance at lasting change. The past week may have been a wake-up call for some but the truth is, nothing about this is new. This is what Black communities have been living with for centuries. As Roxane Gay writes in a recent op-ed for the New York Times, about the post-pandemic status quo people are hoping to return to: “The rest of the world yearns to get back to normal. For Black people, normal is the very thing from which we yearn to be free.” If you’re a non-Black person who has never fully engaged with the reality of systemic racism due to your own privilege, it’s on you to educate yourself. Read on for a list of films, television shows, books, social media accounts and other resources to turn to in the coming weeks, months and years to understand better the history of anti-Black racism. FILMS & TV
“It’s More Than Just a Job Now”: Essential Workers Take the Cover of British Vogue
June 01, 2020 at 10:30PM British Vogue is spotlighting a different kind of model in its latest issue. The magazine’s powerful July 2020 covers honor individuals supporting their communities during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. All residing in the greater London area, the three essential workers are Narguis Horsford, a train driver; Rachel Millar, a community midwife; and Anisa Omar, a supermarket worker. “If you had told me at the beginning of the year that British Vogue‘s July cover stars would feature a community midwife, a train driver and supermarket worker, I might not have believed you,” Editor in Chief Edward Enninful wrote on Instagram. “But, as our nation perseveres against Covid-19, we find ourselves leaning not on the powers that be, but on ordinary people and their extraordinary strength and kindness.” In respective interviews, Narguis, Rachel, and Anisa spoke about the ways in which their work has been impacted by the coronavirus but also illuminated its importance. “I am no hero, but I’m proud of being a train driver and the essential role we are playing during the coronavirus crisis,” Narguis said. “Our services are vitally important to keep London moving throughout these unprecedented times.” “It’s more than just a job now.” Anisa, meanwhile, said she’s noticed a change in supermarket shoppers. “Before the pandemic, people would look at us as service assistants – we’re there to show them where the eggs are or if they want to complain about something. But now they’re a lot more understanding,” she said.
40 Black-Owned Fashion Businesses You Can Support Right Now
June 01, 2020 at 10:30PM We are here to provide you with a list of Black-owned fashion brands to shop, some of which may already be on your radar, but all of which deserve the fashion world’s utmost support and attention. During this time of unrest, as the nation protests in response to the death of George Floyd, Brother Vellies’s Aurora James was one of the first to step up, publicly demanding a pledge from large companies to buy 15 percent of products from Black designers. Her call to action reminded us that we have a responsibility to provide you with what you need to know in order to stand behind the Black community – not just during this time, but every day. If you’ve been thinking about what it means to be an ally, shopping these brands is just a start. The fashion industry as a whole must hold itself accountable for a lack of diversity through the years and acknowledge countless accusations of cultural appropriation and racism in order to hold a conversation about how we can better ensure equality. There is no other option. When we say that these are the fashion designers you should know about, that doesn’t just mean you should remember their names. Follow them and their career paths – most of the clothes, accessories, and jewelry they design are incredibly unique, and so many of them are also made ethically – spread their names the way the CFDA has for many of them,
Kate Spade NY Just Released a Rainbow-Filled Collection For Pride Month
June 01, 2020 at 10:00PM Designers are creating the most colorful, inspiring pieces in honor of Pride Month, and we’re especially loving Kate Spade New York’s cheerful drop. The brand is celebrating the LGBTQ+ community with a rainbow-filled capsule collection that includes bags, hoodies, earrings, and more. As part of its ongoing commitment toward mental health, the brand will also be partnering with The Trevor Project to support the mental wellbeing of LGBTQ youth. Kate Spade New York will be donating to help fund its critical community outreach programs and services. We love lines that give back – make sure to check out all the awesome items. Related: Puma Is Dropping a Pride Collection With Cara Delevingne, and Wow, I Need Those Slides Continue Reading… Author Macy Cate Williams | Popsugar Selected by CWC
These Virtual Mental Health Resources for Black Women Can Make All the Difference
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Cole Sprouse Was Arrested During the Santa Monica #BlackLivesMatter Protest
June 01, 2020 at 10:21PM Continue Reading… Author | Elle Selected by CWC Riverdale‘s Cole Sprouse was one of thousands across the country arrested over the weekend while protesting the murder of George Floyd. He detailed his experience of getting detained while protesting racism and police brutality in Santa Monica via a new Instagram post. “A group of peaceful protesters, myself included, were arrested yesterday in Santa Monica,” Sprouse began the post. “So before the voracious horde of media sensationalism decides to somehow turn it about me, there’s a clear need to speak about the circumstances: Black Lives Matter. Peace, riots, looting, are an absolutely legitimate form of protest. the media is by nature only going to show the most sensational, which only proves a long standing racist agenda.”This content is imported from Instagram. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.https://www.instagram.com/p/CA5851tJlun/embed/captioned/?cr=1&v=12&wp=658&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elle.com&rp=%2Fculture%2Fcelebrities%2Fa32734348%2Fcole-sprouse-arrest-santa-monica-protest%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A3580.42000000205%2C%22ls%22%3A3504.1549999987183%2C%22le%22%3A3575.55499999944%7DADVERTISEMENT – CONTINUE READING BELOWhttps://7cbb60b03fbc3ebeece8be039ad5f251.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-37/html/container.html BuzzFeed News reports that Sprouse was a part of “a few dozen protesters who were gathered on Broadway in downtown Santa Monica, holding signs decrying the death of George Floyd and chanting ‘I can’t breathe.’” The outlet reports that as that group of protestors marched, destruction and looting began to take place near by, with at least two squad cars burned and damaged. Two police officers told BuzzFeed News that they lacked both the “resources” and “capacity” to stop those causing destruction. In his post Sprouse explained that he and others “were given
Crockpot Curry Chicken
May 30, 2020 at 08:01PM Prep your lunch or dinner for an entire week with our amazing crockpot curry chicken! This amazing coconut curry chicken is made with chicken breast, full-fat coconut milk, green curry paste, and a squeeze of lime. If you love chicken in the crockpot, you’ll love our crockpot chicken chili, crockpot … The post Crockpot Curry Chicken appeared first on Fit Foodie Finds. Continue Reading… Author Lee Funke | Fitfoodiefinds Selected by CWC
4 Ways to Use our Protein Powders
June 01, 2020 at 09:00PM Hi angels! Looking to up your protein intake? Or after some inspo on the yummiest ways to add protein powder into your diet? Protein powder can be a super simple, convenient way to get more protein into your day to day – it’s quick, easy, and not to mention super delicious! The vegan JSHealth Protein + Probiotics blends even have added probiotic strains for some extra gut love, and are easily digested – they’re perfect if you’re looking for a delicious new protein powder which will sit well in your tummy! So, here is your fool-proof guide to the best ways to use our delicious protein powders: 1. Protein smoothies Make a smoothie! Smoothies are SO versatile, and I absolutely love whipping one up for breakfast or a snack during the day! Not only does the addition of my protein powder make smoothies more filling and energising, it also makes them super creamy and yummy! My current favourite is my Cinnamon Scroll Protein Smoothie from the JSHealth App – try it today! 2. Protein yoghurt Protein mixed in with some Greek or coconut yoghurt (or whatever yoghurt you love) is such a great way to enjoy protein powder! Mix it all up together and it’s almost as delicious as ice cream. Or, another sneaky tip, mix together in advance and then freeze. You’ve got your own version of frozen yoghurt ready to go for when you need a yummy and satiating snack! 3. Overnight oats/porridge Another