The rise of street style photography has seen photographers, bloggers, stylists and average fashionistas shoot to fame with a single (or multiple) snaps. It occurred to me while walking into the recent Toronto Fashion Week ("World MasterCard Fashion Week") there were so many fashion fans hanging outside David Pecaut Square, were they waiting around waiting […]
Sometimes you never know where to start when planning a big event or party. But often times you end up starting with what to wear! So looking for a wedding dress was no different for some of my recent married friends, than planning outfits for that vacation or new years party. Personally, I was a […]
Whether you're recently engaged or already planning your perfect day, have you ever thought of making your wedding "greener"? Planning your wedding from stationery to room decor often leaves a ton of waste behind. Who says you need to leave a big carbon footprint on your big day when you have more eco-friendly and still beautiful […]
Growing up, I'm sure the adults in your life were always trying to distil some sort of advice about what you should be studying or how you should be saving your money. We all nod and listen but sometimes we just need to “figure things out” on our own. Now that I’m in my mid-twenties I’ve been […]
We live in a culture based on rewarding ourselves, and this often has positive and negative effects. For example, some people reward themselves with fatty foods after a week of eating healthily, or go on a shopping spree after earning a great paycheque. As contradictory as these habits might seem, we all tend to do […]
Tomorrow night the 7th annual Scotiabank Nuit Blanche descends upon the city! From dusk until dawn on September 29th you can stroll around the city and discover more than 150 contemporary art projects within three zones! Keep updated here for everything you’ll need to know to plan your night. Make sure to be safe […]
Last weekend the Toronto Star published an article about a husband's plight to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer since his was diagnosed in 2003. Armed with a keen eye for photography and a pink tutu, Bob Carey set out in the world to make his wife Linda laugh during one of the most […]
This book offers a collection of "life-saving letters from a glittering wish list of top authors" for young and old, gay and straight alike. For anyone who has ever felt like they didn't belong growing up and for those who can know the pains of isolation and vulnerability – this books offers a glimmer of […]
Just released last month was the book “What Do You Want To Do Before You Die?” published by Ben Nemtin, Dave Lingwood, Duncan Penn and Jonnie Penn, also known as the guys from the MTV series The Buried Life. The Buried Life was a popular MTV series that ran for a few years and ended […]
I'm sure everyone knows about the Grinch and The Twelve Days of Christmas and 'Twas the Night before Christmas. Some families may enjoy sitting down to A Child's Christmas in Wales or A Christmas Carol. I'd like to highlight some less familiar books (and one video/dvd) that families might enjoy together this Christmas season. Tomie […]