For many a fashion girlie, there’s a holy grail of must-have handbags: the Birkin Bag. Launched by Hermès in 1984 and inspired by actress Jane Birkin‘s cool girl style, the logo-free bag was an OG emblem of quiet luxury, slowly but surely becoming the purse everyone wanted to get their hands on. Unlike some luxury bags, Birkin owners have long been encouraged to truly live with their bags the way Birkin herself did (read: not be too precious with them). Today, the Birkin is iconic. And now, it has some competition. Forty years after the Birkin was first released, a modern icon is here and some ..read more

Do you hear that? It’s the sound of nature healing: Zendaya is coming back to the Met Gala. The fashion force has not graced the steps of The Metropolitan Museum of Art on the first Monday of May since 2019 — and we’ve been starved for Zendaya Met Gala looks ever since. It feels wrong, but it’s true. The past few Mets have been utterly Zendaya-less. It started in 2020, which was a no-go for obvious pandemic reasons. In 2021 and 2022, the star skipped out because of “work” obligations. (Sam Levinson, I blame you.) 2023 gave us many a surprise appearance — including Jared Leto’s life-sized cat c ..read more

In the summertime, linen fabrics are your sartorial best friend. From breezy linen button-downs to flowy maxi dresses, the lightweight material is a hot-weather hero. And arguably the easiest piece to factor into everyday dressing is linen shorts. How to style linen shorts in 2024 They might be considered a vacation-ready piece, but this style of short is incredibly versatile, says Toronto-based stylist Nicole Contador. “Their lightweight fabric is highly absorbent on even the hottest days,” she explains. “They are also great to layer with and will keep you looking and feeling cool.” An easy w ..read more

Last year, Jordan Samuel Pacitti, aesthetician and founder of Jordan Samuel Skin, posed a question on Instagram: “Why does bad skincare advice gain so much traction on social media?” In the slides that followed, Pacitti answered his own question: “Because skincare — when done right — is often boring. Good skincare is consistent. But doing the same routine day in and day out doesn’t make for compelling content.” And perhaps the most “boring” of all when it comes to a solid skincare routine is that “there are no instant results.” Dr. Barbara Sturm, founder of the beloved eponymous skincare line ..read more

If you experience gift-giving anxiety, consider this a wellness check. Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and that means the pressure to pick the right presents for your loved ones is going to intensify. Luckily, we’ve done the work for you by rounding up the best Mother’s Day gift ideas for 2024. What to look for in the best Mother’s Day gift ideas The right gift shows that you know the person on the receiving end well. To source Mother’s Day gift ideas, consider what the mom in your life likes. If she spends Saturday mornings lingering in bed, a deluxe pillowcase could make her day. If ..read more

H&M collaborates with Rokh Photography courtesy of H&M What’s on our minds, you ask? Only the Rokh x H&M collaboration. Korean-born, Texas-raised fashion designer Rok Hwang has put his signature spin on H&M’s everyday items, dissecting, examining, reimagining and reconstructing basic garments and subverting expectations on what a “professional” wardrobe should look like. “I always focus on making my collections as timeless as possible, and one way of doing that is with customizable details,” he explains in a press release. “I’ve seen people wearing panels from our signature mul ..read more

Ultra Violette hits Canadian shelves Makers of sunscreen designed to “future-proof your face,” Australian skincare brand Ultra Violette has officially made its way to Canada from down under! Instantly recognizable by its violet-hued bottles, Ultra Violette’s innovative sunscreens are formulated with both skincare actives and UVA/UVB protection and suitable for all skin tones, types, and conditions. With a no-white-cast promise to top it all off, these revolutionary “skinscreens” are a summer skincare staple. Exclusively available in stores and online at Sephora Canada, the brand’s initial lau ..read more

Another round of TikTok beauty hacks, anyone? This month’s recap is full of influencer-approved makeup tricks, from rethinking your blush placement to getting a photo-ready glow using bronzer, to Glamzilla’s setting spray technique for lipstick  that doesn’t budge. As for hair and nails, we’re breaking down how to make *any* set of press-on nails fit perfectly, plus one hair hack curly girls need to try for a more voluminous ponytail. Snatch your face by “lifting” your blush with concealer @roseandben SAVE this for later! ?❣️ Super easy blush placement hack ?✨ #makeuptips #makeuphacks #v ..read more

Every evening, I perform a fusion ritual with my phone and disappear into a universe populated by tiny thumbnail images of garments I would like to own. Toggling between The RealReal, Ssense, Depop and Poshmark, I imagine what my life would be like if I owned that Rachel Comey jumpsuit or that Cecilie Bahnsen dress — where I’d wear it, who I’d flirt with in it. Occasionally, I am overtaken by a dark force and click “buy,” but more than anything, I scroll. Most of my waking hours are spent playing Purchase Tetris, arranging and rearranging my current obsessions into a structure that allows me t ..read more

Katy Perry’s style evolution has entered the chat. The singer and American Idol judge, who for years looked like she stepped out of Candyland with her ice cream cone bras and candy cane leggings, has been slaying lately. Having upgraded her closet from cartoonish costumes to fashion forward looks from Schiaparelli, Vivienne Westwood and Coperni (including *thee* viral glass bag), Ms. Perry is no longer playing when it comes to style.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by KATY PERRY (@katyperry) Many a Katy Perry Stan has pointed out on TikTok that Perry’s fashion renai ..read more