Fresh summer outfits that stood out from the crowd this year! Last week our team had a blast covering WAYHOME Music and Arts, an annual festival an hour north of Toronto. The stages featured acts from the likes of Solange, Banks, Frank Ocean, Flume, Vance Joy and so many other talented artists! The performers weren't the only ones inspiring us with their music! Like any music festival, the crowds were bursting with style. We definitely left with some major outfit inspo! Here

Illustrations by: Tara Presnell Treat yo’ skin. Facial serums (not to be confused with facial oils) have recently been popularized by the beauty industry. The thin liquid, has made its way, in cute packaging, onto beauty shelves in stores, and many beauty bloggers’ flatlays around the internet. Some of us are just trying to figure out what the heck a serum is. The goal of a serum is to give each user a squeaky clean and light feel to their skin, but also provide hydration wit

Beauty can get political too. If you’ve been keeping up with the fashion industry, you are aware that Paris Fashion Week wrapped up the quartet of the Fall/Winter 2017 fashion weeks. After last year’s election, many designers took to their garments to express how they politically felt, with messages from large houses such as Altuzarra and Prada that stood for female empowerment and women that ruled the world. However it was the beauty trends that also subtly spoke for the pol

In Look! Links! Collage by: Heather Taylor-Singh Be your own Glossier girl. In the past year, beauty brand Glossier has made its way onto the online scene. Started by blog Into The Gloss’ Emily Weiss, the brand flourished into what is now one of the most talked about beauty brands on the Internet. Not only is the brand cruelty-free, but the brand holds the philosophy of less is more. Many gals try to embody the “Glossier girl”, a term coined for one who strives for the no-ma

We sat down with special effects makeup artist Alexandrea (Alex) Fiorante, 19, to learn about her art. The path to her mini career was not expected. A lover of art itself, her special effects makeup career began from watching just one YouTube video. She loves Halloween and the month of October, and bases most of her face painting off of creepy Halloween characters. Sarah: What got you interested in special effects makeup artistry? Alex: Youtube back in the 8th grade I would w

Photo by Gabi Barrera (IG: gabiz.barrera) Catching the z’s before the clocks strikes midnight and you dream of prince (or princess!) charming. How many times have you stared helplessly at the clock, watching it change from 2:47 to 2:48? AM, that is. You sigh, but alas, you fixate your gaze onto the loading Netflix circle, that will play the next episode of Stranger Things, in 3 seconds. The best part? You have an 8am class that same morning. Here’s how to fix that! 1. Digita

Illustration by Tara Presnell Love the skin you’re in, even it is has more than a few blemishes. We have 5 great natural products that will treat your acne-prone skin whom of which has seen better days. Your skin will love this well-deserved treat after a hot and heavy summer. 1. Tony Moly | Rice Mask Sheet - Clear Skin Although this brand is under speculation as to whether or not it is cruelty-free, Tony Moly does use natural ingredients which will help with calming down ski

Photos: Heather Taylor-Singh High fashion brand, Rodarte, is known for its ethereal and airy looks. This summer is all about the effortless and youthful looks, which the brand embodies. Using inspiration from the Spring/Summer 16 runway show, we have put together a couple of looks that embrace the summer in its naturalist form, with minimal makeup and with a hint of sheen and pop of coral, you’re sure to take the on the sweaty days by storm. We’ve taken inspiration from Vogue

Cosmetics for the non-makeup experts. Photos: Elena M-Ski I got into makeup much, much, later than other girls my age. I think this was partly due to the fact that as a child I detested lipstick. The taste. The feel. The colours that stood out too much against my pale skin, making me look like a vampire. I felt embarrassed to wear it. After every dance recital I booked it to the bathroom to wipe the torture that was lipstick off my lips. That may have been one of the main rea