Monthly archive October, 2011
Simple & Organic: Skin-care Products straight from the kitchen Part II

Simple & Organic: Skin-care Products straight from the kitchen Part II

by Sara Rehart The foods discussed in the first “Simple & Organic” article could do wonders for the skin; hopefully, you all tried at least one of the skin-care tips and saw firsthand the benefits of them. This part II will review several foods that are beneficial to, not only your skin, but also your...
Málaga the Spanish city of Sun and Fun

Málaga the Spanish city of Sun and Fun

by Sandy Lai A trip to the south of Spain usually involves a trip to the beach. Málaga is an excellent sun destination, as expected of a city located in the Costa del Sol (Coast of the Sun). While many travellers head straight to its shores, they would be missing out if they didn’t explore...
Wildfox Couture – All You Need Is Love

Wildfox Couture – All You Need Is Love

by Talicia Ramsey Bold, funky and patterned comes to mind after scrolling through Wildfox’s latest collection. The fall 2011 collection offers lively logo tees, vivid designs and cosy sweaters. The ‘All You Need Is Love’ Collection is stylish, fun and helps us cope with the bleak transition from summer to fall. The collection is seen...
Dreaming of La Dolce Vita? Meet Juliet and her dear Verona

Dreaming of La Dolce Vita? Meet Juliet and her dear Verona

by Anna Maria D’Andrea “In fair Verona, where we lay our scene … A pair of star-cross’d lovers” (William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet, Prologue) deeply look into each other’s eyes with only witness a setting sun. It was at the very beginning of a time where you feel that first heart beat. Not the kind...
Univers: The romantic restaurant-lounge

Univers: The romantic restaurant-lounge

by Sonia Staali Looking for a romantic restaurant with a lounge atmosphere? Univers is the place to go. Offering a TV space where clients can drink while watching the game, Univers also have ambient lights that brings romance to the restaurant. The decoration is chic and probably linked to the menu and the lounge effect. I...
Street style – Antoine, IGA supermarket, Frontenac metro station, Montreal

Street style – Antoine, IGA supermarket, Frontenac metro station, Montreal

by Maude Bourcier The weather is really bad these days in Montreal. It’s raining, windy and my fingers are freezing on my umbrella’s handle. The only reason why I leave home is because my stomach is gurgling, and it seems that I’m not the only one. Antoine, a stylish young actor who is grocery shopping...
Kono Pizza: It’s all about the cone (Montreal)

Kono Pizza: It’s all about the cone (Montreal)

by Sonia Staali Only six weeks old, Kono Pizza restaurant is bringing a new concept of pizzeria in Montreal. When you go there, don’t expect to eat your pizza in a plate because it will be served as a cone! Pretty unusual! This idea emerged from Italy and is now expanded in many countries. The...
Fashion Juice - “Do Leggings Have an Age Limit?”

Fashion Juice – “Do Leggings Have an Age Limit?”

by Chelsea Woodhouse Desiccate lips imbued the cessation of thought. My mother’s question left me flabbergasted, mostly because I was ignorant to the fact she had even considered wearing leggings. Why would she want to? Seemingly inconsequential, my Mom’s question is actually more important than any half-hearted answer given to mollify a disquiet reader. Why...
Lake Taupo – Outdoor Wonderland of New Zealand

Lake Taupo – Outdoor Wonderland of New Zealand

by Courtney Marie I woke up excited. Today I was going skiing and sailing. I was going to shred the mountain powder and then sail on a lake with the warm sun on my face. Apparently, this is common for September in Taupo. This made me love it before I even experienced it. I would...
Florence and The Machine – New Songs From Ceremonials

Florence and The Machine – New Songs From Ceremonials

by Talicia Ramsey “Time it took us, To where the water was” opens one of Florence and the Machines singles unveiled off their new album ‘Ceremonials’. Florence is back with a sound much like the songs on her last album ‘Lungs’. She is highly unique with a powerful and distinctive voice that captures the essence...
Street Style - William, University street, Montreal (Canada)

Street Style – William, University street, Montreal (Canada)

  by Maude Bourcier   When you’re a young urban DJ at night, dropping your own style to observe your day job dress code isn’t always convenient. William successfully managed to adjust his casual fixed-gear-bicycle-rider look to a professional one, as required. Cap and Vans shoes totally make it because of his stylish shirt buttoned...
Suited & Booted. Androgyny in A/W 2011

Suited & Booted. Androgyny in A/W 2011

by Emma Smith Patti Smith once said: “As far as I’m concerned, being any gender is a drag”; and certainly fashion seems to think so when it comes to its ever-present penchant for androgyny. There are certain trends that designers return to again and again as their eternal stylishness pervades notions of boundaries or particular...