September 02, 2020 at 06:20PM Following in the footsteps of the Obamas, who signed a multi-year deal with Netflix after leaving the White House, the Sussexes too have entered into a partnership with the streaming giant. One of their biggest post-royal decisions (the other being their move to California), the exclusive deal that Netflix just signed with Harry and Meghan will essentially serve as an extension of the couple’s existing charitable interests. According to the New York Times, the Sussexes “have founded a yet-to-be-named production company and signed a multiyear deal with Netflix, which will pay them to make documentaries, docu-series, feature films, scripted shows and children’s programming.” “Our lives, both independent of each other and as a couple, have allowed us to understand the power of the human spirit: of courage, resilience, and the need for connection,” Meghan and Harry said in a statement. “Through our work with diverse communities and their environments, to shining a light on people and causes around the world, our focus will be on creating content that informs but also gives hope.” This deal doesn’t mark the first Netflix project for Harry and Meghan. Prince Harry, who has long been an advocate for disabled veterans, collaborated with the platform recently on a documentary about the Paralympic Games titled Rising Phoenix. “As new parents, making inspirational family programming is also important to us,” the couple added. “We are pleased to work with Ted and the team at Netflix whose unprecedented reach will help us share
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Here’s the First Look at Netflix’s Stylish New Show, Emily in Paris
September 02, 2020 at 04:59PM Taking the classic “American in Paris” trope and giving it a high fashion spin is Lily Collins’ upcoming Netflix show, Emily in Paris. The 10-episode series doesn’t drop until October 2, but the just-released trailer is giving us plenty to look forward to. Created by Darren Star (who’s already given us women-living-their-best-lives shows like Younger and Sex and the City), the series stars Collins as Emily, an ambitious young marketing executive from Chicago, whose company acquires a French luxury marketing company and transfers her to Paris. Her new life in Paris, according to the show notes, is “filled with intoxicating adventures and surprising challenges as she juggles winning over her work colleagues, making friends, and navigating new romances.” View this post on Instagram Here we go!! Keeping this secret has been so hard but I’m beyond thrilled to finally announce @emilyinparis officially launches October 2, only on @netflix! I hope you guys fall in love with this story, the character and the city just like I did. Can’t. F*cking. Wait. Pardon my French… A post shared by Lily Collins (@lilyjcollins) on Sep 1, 2020 at 8:00am PDT Speaking with Variety last year, Star outlined some of the initial hurdles Emily would face as an American expat in France. She is “not fully embraced by some of the French — she’s an American girl who comes to France and doesn’t speak any French, she has opinions about how to do things, but finds out ‘the American
My Story: Jenn Harper is On a Mission to Empower Indigenous Youth, One Power Lip at a Time
September 02, 2020 at 02:41PM Meet Jenn Harper, the founder of Cheekbone Beauty, a made-in-Canada cosmetics line of colourful lipsticks and lip glosses, plus complexion products, focused on low waste and sustainability: think biodegradable packaging and sustainably sourced ingredients. What’s more, 10 per cent of Cheekbone Beauty’s profits are donated to the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society, a non-profit organization providing reconciliation-based public education, research and support to promote the safety and wellbeing of First Nations children and their families. Formerly a sales professional, the idea for Cheekbone Beauty – which was established in 2016 and puts Indigenous youth at its centre – came to Jenn in a life-changing dream. Here, the entrepreneur shares, in her own words, her brand’s ethos and how she turned past trauma and struggle into do-good triumph. On the dream that sparked it all: “I was a serious alcoholic for many, many years and got sober in 2014. Then, in January of 2015, I literally had a dream about making lip gloss — and I don’t dream very often. The highlight of that dream was little Indigenous girls with the rosiest little cheeks, and they were laughing and just so happy. So I jumped out of bed that night, grabbed my laptop and typed up what I now know is called a business plan (I did not know that’s what it was called back then). That was the beginning of it. I took 2015 and 2016 to learn as much as I could
10 of the Best New Beauty Launches in September
September 01, 2020 at 10:04PM You know the drill – a new month means a new line-up of must-have new beauty launches to fill your drawers with – and September is shaping up to be one of the year’s most exciting months in terms of product drops. Below, see 10 of the best new beauty launches happening in September. bareMinerals Strength & Length Eye Collection Photograph courtesy of bareMinerals What you need to know: Always on the hunt for the latest and greatest in mascaras and brow gels? This month, bareMinerals is launching its first clean, vegan lash and brow collection “that naturally lengthens and adds fullness with less lash fallout.” The plant-based, serum-infused, clinically-proven formulas work to strengthen the lash and brow hairs from the root whilst simultaneously “creating ideal conditions to maximize growth” in just eight weeks. Plus, the mascara features a new patent-pending paddle brush which delivers a 3-in-1 function to lift, lengthen and define lashes. Price: The Strength & Length Serum-Infused Mascara and the Strength & Length Serum-Infused Brow Gel (which is available in four shades) are both $29. Where to get it: Sephora, online and in-store. Lotus Aroma Roll-On Blends Photograph courtesy of Lotus Aroma What you need to know: Everyone is under an increasing amount of stress right now so having a little pocket pal to help you de-stress on the move is essential. Enter the new Roll-On Blends from Canadian natural wellness brand Lotus Aroma. Designed to be directly applied to pulse points
Everything You Need to Know About Selena Gomez’s Beauty Line, Rare Beauty
September 01, 2020 at 05:00PM Update: We’re just days away from the launch of Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty line and the anticipation is reaching fever pitch – especially now that we know what products the singer-turned-beauty businesswoman will offer in said line. According to a release, the line includes the Liquid Touch Weightless Foundation and Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, both of which are available in a whopping 48 shades “to suit all skin tones”, as well as the Always An Optimist Illuminating Primer, Always An Optimist 4-in-1 Mist, the “first-of-its-kind” Blot & Glow Touch-Up Kit, the Perfect Strokes Matte Liquid Liner (which was inspired by a calligrapher and contains more than 1000 individual hairs for optimal precision), the With Gratitude Dewy Lip Balm (available in eight shades), Lip Souffle Matte Lip Cream (available in 12 shades), the Positive Light Liquid Luminizer (in eight shades), the Soft Pinch Liquid Blush (in eight shades, four of which are matte and four dewy), the Brow Harmony Pencil & Gel and three tools. Photograph courtesy of Rare Beauty/Sephora Gomez was heavily involved in the creation and development of each product, and wants the line to “challenge the beauty myth of physical perfection.” Speaking of the brand, Gomez said, “These products aren’t about being someone else, it’s about being who you are, whether that’s rocking a full face of bold makeup or barely any makeup at all. Makeup is something to enjoy, it’s not something you need. I want every person to feel beautiful exactly
Burberry Launches Animal Kingdom Pop-Up in Vancouver
September 01, 2020 at 04:02PM Today, Burberry is opening the first of its Animal Kingdom pop-up stores in Canada at Holt Renfrew in Vancouver. Punctuated by large-scale sculptures of monkeys and birds of paradise, the pop-up aims to welcome customers in to the world of Burberry and its long-standing connection to the animal kingdom. Since its birth, the brand has been represented by the emblem of a knight on a horse (a choice made by founder Thomas Burberry) – a code which current chief creative officer Riccardo Tisci has built upon since joining the house back in March of 2018. Photograph courtesy of Burberry Most recently, Tisci brought the Animal Kingdom theme to life in the brand’s first ever bag campaign featuring Bella Hadid who transformed into a panther for the shoot. In a release, the designer said, “Animals have always been a creative obsession and signature of mine,” so it’s fitting that he would bring this vision to life in-store. The pop-ups will house some of the brand’s signature products, including limited edition styles of each. The brand’s newest handbag silhouette, the Pocket Bag, will be on offer in the medium size in canvas with black, navy and dark green leather trims, in the mini size in canvas with orange and pink accents and in monogram-flocked colour pairings including yellow and blue, red and blue, yellow and orange and green and charcoal. The TB Bag, which was inspired by Thomas Burberry, will also be available in a variety of
How Natasha Roberts Builds Community Through Her Toronto Vintage Store
July 03, 2020 at 02:00PM It’s very satisfying to see something come full circle. And no one knows that better than Natasha Roberts, owner of the charming Toronto boutique, Space Vintage. Roberts comes by her retail prowess thanks to a strong example set by her mother, Ashlene; at a young age, Roberts understood the power of wellness and community through spending time at her mom’s spa, located in Toronto’s Mirvish Village neighbourhood. An underground haven complete with a water feature, the spa was like an oasis in Toronto’s bustling Annex area. A small rack of clothing was set up in the soothing spot–“Fashion was always a part of my mom’s life,” Roberts says–and through word-of-mouth, interest in the finery being sold was swiftly generated. “Demand started to grow,” she recalls. “And we changed the spa into Space Vintage.” It became so popular, the likes of Nelly Furtado and Rachel McAdams were counted as fans of the store when it came to finding pieces for event dressing, After nearly two fruitful decades in the same location, the demolition of Toronto’s famed Honest Ed’s building and the rest of the surrounding block of businesses meant Space was in need of, well, a new one. “We were displaced, and it was kind of miraculous to find somewhere in Kensington,” Roberts says, noting that her mother shopped in the iconic neighbourhood and dreamed of having a store there. “There was just something about it that was full circle.” View this post on Instagram A
8 Nineties-Approved High Cut Swimsuits to Rock This Summer
July 03, 2020 at 01:00PM If our Instagram feed is any indiction of trends (which we all know it is), the most major style of swimwear right now is the ’90s high cut silhouette. Bloggers and celebs have adopted hip-baring high cut swimsuits in all colours and prints for a few seasons now and it’s showing no sign of slowing down anytime soon. For those wary of the shape, the high cut hip flatters and elongates the leg to almost supermodel status. Let a hint of skin peek out on your hip while wearing a one-piece and jean shorts or show show off your lengthy legs with a high slit in your bathing suit cover up. Test drive one of these styles this long weekend but make sure to double up on sunscreen on the freshly exposed areas. Click though for our favourite high cut swimsuits:
Daniel Martin, Tatcha’s New Global Director of Artistry and Education, Reveals His Go-to Products
July 02, 2020 at 09:57PM From assisting makeup icon Pat McGrath to Italian Vogue’s historic 2008 all-Black issue to now regularly beautifying the face of long-time client, friend and royal, Meghan Markle, Daniel Martin has many career-defining milestones under his makeup belt. This week, the New York-based makeup maestro, who also counts Elisabeth Moss, Nina Dobrev and Jessica Alba as regular clients, added one more: the first-ever global director of artistry and education for beloved Japanese-inspired beauty line Tatcha. It’s a brand partnership that seems like the perfect fit, seeing as how Martin has been a fan of the brand since its inception, and has a close friendship with brand founder Vicky Tsai. “I met Vicky 10 and a half years ago when she had just started her brand out of her house making her Japanese blotting papers,” says Martin. “I then started using them backstage at New York Fashion Week, and a Vogue editor at the time, who was reporting on one of my looks, asked me what the papers were. Everything snowballed from there and Vicky and I wound up creating this incredible friendship.” In celebration of Daniel Martin’s new gig and the 10-year anniversary of Tatcha’s signature Aburatorigami Japanese Beauty Papers, we asked him to dish on his skillful way of always creating luminous skin on clients and the go-to products in his makeup kit. Tatcha Aburatorigami Beauty Papers, $16, sephora.com On his personal go-to Tatcha products: “The Indigo line is my go-to because I have mild
MUJI Canada is Hosting a Series of Virtual Workshops This Month
July 02, 2020 at 06:23PM To help keep Canadians busy and entertained during this trying time, MUJI Canada has launched a series of virtual workshops running online throughout the month of July. Designed to help audiences learn new things in inspiring and creative ways, MUJI has partnered with Canadian experts to showcase tips and tricks on a range of hobbies from urban farming and calligraphy to matcha recipes and floral arrangements. The free workshops will be hosted over Zoom, and registration is mandatory. Read about this month’s lineup below. Urban Farming 101 Workshop – Garden Problems Vancouver-based organic farmer Mik Turje, of the non-profit organization Renfrew Collingwood Food Security Institute, will be instructing viewers on the basics of planting and growing a vegetable garden. This workshop will focus on weeds, pests, and diseases that may ail plants. July 4, 3 to 3.40pm EDT. Details here. Matcha Recipes Workshop Follow along with Pedro Villalon of Vancouver’s O5 Rare Tea and Kombucha Bar as he shares his journey with tea, and learn how to make three easy refreshing iced matcha drinks. During the workshop, viewers will learn how to whisk a bowl of matcha (usucha) at home, create an iced matcha soda/tonic, and pour a matcha Americano. July 8, 7 to 7.40pm. Details here. View this post on Instagram Matcha Americano. . Designed for our upcoming workshop with @mujicanada on July 8. Details and registration on their website. . Need some matcha? Please pop by our tea bar or check out our