Fashion Juice: LOULOU’s Shop ‘til you drop: when Fashion meets Deals!
by Chelsea Woodhouse This past Thursday evening shopping’s happy hour hit Nine West on Ste. Catherine (Montreal, Quebec). But what’s more, apparently, between 5pm and 9pm numerous deals and discounts, not to mention, complimentary cocktails, desserts, goodie bags and a special performance by Lights were all enjoyed by Montréalaise shoppers for LOULOU’s 3rd Annual Shop...
Carbón: the Peruvian restaurant not so far from Washington D.C.
by Saskia Chanoine Carbón is located in the newly renovated Rockville Town Center. Five years ago no one would have ventured out to Rockville to try a restaurant; people would usually flock to Bethesda or downtown Washington D.C. But now that Rockville has been transformed, and a town center has been placed in the middle...
Simple & Organic: Skin-care Products Straight from the Kitchen
by Sara Rehart In today’s recession, everyone is cautious with their spending. Skin-care products, in particular, can be costly, and half the time, let’s face it – we don’t even know what types of chemicals are in the products we’re buying. Instead, I will go over several everyday foods that can be used in various...
Brand Nichole de Carle: Lingerie in its finest
by Sarah Potter It’s not often that underwear is given much of a voice in fashion. Yes, we all know the rule for matching underwear, and the age old warning ‘if you get hit by a bus, you’d want to wear a set that matches!’, but apart from the brief dalliance with underwear as outerwear...
Classic Flicks: Back to the Future
by Alexandra Jessome A couple of weeks ago, Nike held a press conference and they unveiled that they would be auctioning off 1500 pairs of the Nike Mag shoes featured in the Back to the Future series through eBay for 10 days. So, talking about this sci-fi that rocked the 80s sounds like a good...
Dreaming of la Dolce Vita? Slip into the fall in Il Salento
by Anna Maria D’Andrea “Cozy” is a key word that I happily attribute to Il Salento. Like this adjective, the South-eastern region conveys warmth, acceptance, affection and above all welcoming. When the meaning of a land vaguely equates to “the place amid water” you are most likely to expect a breath taking sea, or more...
Demi Lovato’s “Unbroken” – The album of the resurrection
by Ashley Persaud Demi Lovato’s third studio album “Unbroken” was defiantly the most highly anticipated album of the last days of summer. Released on September 20th, within hours, it sky rocketed to the number one spot on iTunes. It includes collaborations with Missy Elliott, Timbaland, Dev, Iyaz and Jason Derulo, which would make any album...
London and New York Fashion Weeks still run closely to the industry Apartheid
by Emma Smith The leaves are turning golden, the air is starting to bite and a pair of tights is now required, lest you want to display your bare legs like two particularly sad cuts of corned beef. Yes, Autumn is here. Time for an extra layer, the return of mustard as a viable wardrobe...
Toronto – The City that will Bewitch You
by Jose Espinoza What makes a city great? What defines it, both for those who live there and for those who visit? Facing-off against New York State, far across the dynamic waters of Lake Ontario, Toronto walks the line between American cultural osmosis and staunch northern independence. Masters of this balancing act, Torontonians embrace both...
X-Factor: The Never-Ending Story
by Luke Slisz The X-Factor is a modern day phenomenon. It has been a tremendous promotional, economical and demographical success and a profound influence on today’s music, culture and industry. But what has made the TV talent show such a phenomenon? How does it still continue as such an effective means of promoting new talent?...
Mad For Madrid
by Sandy Lai For first time visitors, the modernity of Madrid may come as a surprise. Right from the start, at its principal airport, Barajas, it is impossible not to be taken aback by the cutting-edge architecture evident throughout the city. Being modern however, does not mean neglecting its past or its culture. Preparing for...
Street style – Daniela, Square Victoria, Montreal
by Maude Bourcier Have you ever seen a smile as adorable as this young woman’s? This pretty lady, who’d love to travel all around the world, turns heads in her path as she is beaming. Everyone is envious of her ease in transforming a simple outfit into a stylish look. Daniela is right: it’s already time to wear our autumn accessories. This cool and windy day is perfect for...
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