by Alaa Harb and Aleezé Siddique Toronto has no shortage of places for a great pick-me-up. With the increase of coffee shops in the city, there are plenty of options for anyone looking to get their caffeine fix. From third wave coffee shops to hidden gems serving espresso, Toronto has a plethora of shops worth [...]
Actress Rooney Mara was recently announced by Apple to play the famous Old Hollywood actress Audrey Hepburn in their biopic of the actress's life. Surely Mara, an Academy award nominated actress, has proved that she has the acting ability to play such an iconic figure in both film history and pop culture. However, the internet [...]
When planning my engagement look, I had a vague idea of what I wanted: classy, elegant, and with a hint of the ol' Hollywood charm. I knew I wanted my makeup to be pink and rosy, and I was debating between hair up and hair down. One of the things I did know for sure [...]
Will this year finally be the year I do some concrete shopping? Maybe not...but a girl can dream. Spending better part of last year browsing on the internet and adding things to my cart with no intention of purchasing them, as well as growing my Instagram presence, I curated a vast list of things I [...]
I know this year isn't going as we all hoped, and fashion seems like the least of our worries. But if a worldwide pandemic has taught me anything, it's that a distraction is welcomed, and pastimes such as watching Netflix, listening to Harry Styles, and scrolling through fashion blogs can bring great comfort. Here are [...]
Back in my day (also known as O Levels), Pakistani skincare was pretty much non existent. We poor, helpless, acne prone teenage girls relied heavily on totkays, Al-Fatah imports, and the occasional Tibet Snow ala spot treatment. So imagine my surprise when, on my latest trip to Pakistan, I was bombarded with advertisements of local [...]
"Hair is everything!" proclaims Fleabag in a London salon, after her sister Claire's hair is left resembling a pencil. "It's the difference between a good day, and a bad day." How right she is! Just like fashion, makeup and other trends, hair has become an identifier of each generation. Here are some looks I would [...]
While Summer 2020 isn't going exactly as we planned, there's no need to deprive yourself of the small luxuries Summer usually brings - such as your Summer wardrobe. Here are some pieces to help amplify your looks: Zohra Rahman "Chutki Clips SMALL" Zohra Rahman "Grill Bracelet" Mejuri "Snake Ring" Mejuri "Tarot Moon Necklace" [...]
This was a hard list to make. The 40s are my absolute favorite decade in film, and there was no way I could only list five (like our previous post; Quarantined? I Gotchu – Here Are My Five Favourite Films From The 1930s). So, with great deliberation aided with the process of elimination, I present [...]
While my puppy love for films began as soon as I could walk, my serious love affair started at the age of seven - when 1939’s The Wizard Of Oz aired on the eve of my first Canadian Christmas. And just like that, my fascination for the yester-year was born. What really intrigues me about [...]
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