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10 Beauty Products Instagram Made Me Buy — & I’m Not Upset

It generally takes seeing a product a number of times on Instagram before your brain registers that it’s become a “thing.” But once it’s happened,

by Carly Ostroff

9 New Swimsuit Styles That Put The Basic Bikini On Notice

Scrolling through Instagram’s endless supply of vacay pics, it’s clear that this year’s beachwear is different. Sure, you can still find and wear a

by Carly Ostroff

The 10-Colour Nail Art Trend That's Taking Over Instagram

You know how standing in front of a wall of polishes at any salon and trying to choose one can feel like the hardest decision? Well, maybe it doesn’t

by Carly Ostroff

9 Sweatsuits That Prove They're The Only Power Suit You Need

If you could find a single outfit that was equal parts style and comfort, you would want to wear it all the time, right? The sweatsuit is here for you,

by Carly Ostroff

The Fashion Snowsuit Is The Only Trend We Need Right Now

The appeal of a one-piece snowsuit is pretty straightforward. “It’s a nice feeling, like you’re in a sleeping bag, but it’s a little bit sexy,”

by Carly Ostroff

Canada's Top Beauty Pros LOVE These 5 Products

Every season a group of Canadian beauty pros heads to New York to join the fashion week action. Behind the scenes, they work serious magic to make some of

by Carly Ostroff

The New Crop of Sneakers Is Here — & It’s More ’90s Than Ever

In the world of sneakers, there’s nothing like a good comeback. “With reissues, there’s always a focus on looking back, paying homage to old

by Carly Ostroff

2019 Is The Year Clogs Are Finally Going To Happen

It didn’t happen when Christopher Kane tried back in 2016, and it didn’t happen when Balenciaga tried again in 2017. But three makes a trend, and

by Carly Ostroff

How To Score A Highly Coveted Vintage Designer Bag Online

By definition “the greats” are legends, rulers of their categories, something or someone so outstanding they’re unforgettable. In handbags, “the

by Carly Ostroff

Suitcases Might Just Be The New It-Bags

The only thing harder than getting your hands on a Dior Saddle Bag this season is getting them on a limited-edition Rimowa suitcase. If you hadn’t heard

by Carly Ostroff

10 Beauty Products That Always Have A Wait List — Except For Righ...

There’s a lot that goes into the making of a cult beauty product: Tons of research and development, killer branding, and social media hype. When the mix

by Carly Ostroff