According to reports, Research in Motion’s Playbook, which will be released to the public on Tuesday, has been receiving not-so-great reviews from critics. While many love the device’s ability to run Flash sites and its fast browser, many did not like the fact that there was no native e-mail application nor did it have the […]
Toronto’s Golnaz Ashianti’s ASTIANI is the winner of this year’s Toronto Fashion Incubator‘s (TFI) New Labels show which occured at the Design Exchange on April 14. Presenting along with the other two finalists Caitlin Power (we wrote about her when we were Prospere Magazine) and Nikki Withersohn’s NARCES. The event was judged by the likes of fashion […]
Several bloggers particpiated in a documentary shot at the White Space at The Bay Queen Street on Wednesday afternoon. Particpiating blogs included For Those About to Shop, A la Mode: Fusion of Effects as well as With Love Gabrielle. Some pictures: Isabel from Hipster Musings (right) being interviewed Laura (left) from For Those About to Shop […]
Preppy-ish retailer, J.Crew recently posted a picture of President and Creative Director painting her son’s toenails hot pink. This has caused a lot of uproar among conservatives – a psychiatrist wrote on Fox News’ website that it was “a dramatic example of the way that our culture is being encouraged to abandon all trappings of […]
A few weeks ago, rumours began to circulate about the possiblity of a Canadian version of the Real Housewives of ______. Scary, if you think about it. I didn’t even think that women in Canada would want to be followed around and filmed like that. I thought that the women, especially those here in Toronto, […]
Although red meat is not always a popular choice with the more health-conscious individuals, it happens to be one of my favourite foods. More than delicious, it is a good source of protein and iron; it is also incredibly versatile. Like anything else, moderation is key. But sometimes, everybody needs a luxurious steak dinner! I […]
Since Prince William and Kate Middleton’s engagement, there have been many articles and newstories across a wide variety of media about “princess boot camps” – places little girls attend to learn proper etiquette and how to act like a “real princess.” These camps have been criticized by many feminists as reinforcing traditional roles of women having […]
Lesley M.M. Blume, a columnist at the Huffington Post was in Toronto on April 7 to participate in a panel discussion for her book, Let’s Bring Back. The event was hosted by The Society Toronto and held in the White Space at The Bay Queen Street. The after work cocktail event featured nostalgic, Mad Men era drinks […]
Tired of the pencil skirt? Here’s an affordable office piece ($69.90) that can be dressed up or down. Looking for something to wear to a semi-casual office? Pair it with a basic cowl t-shirt and cute pumps. More formal? Basic exchange the t-shirt with a white dress shirt and some accessories. Add a sweater if […]
The launch of L’Oreal Sublime Mousse was held on March 18th, at the L’Oreal Academy in Downtown Toronto. The evening was very feminine, with pink décor, food and drink filled the room promising for an entertaining event. A DJ was present, giving the lounge a bit of “atmosphere”. There were also hair models working the […]
