With the beginning of a new year, I always find it prudent to update my wardrobe and ensure I have the necessary staples. Think of it as a cleanse – a new start to another school term and an investment in pieces you can wear well into your 20s.
I’ll scrutinize my wardrobe for the seasonless, timeless and effortless pieces. It’s out with the passing trends, and in with the highly versatile wardrobe staples.

Beyoncé drops a line early on her fifth solo album: “I probably won’t make no money off this… oh well”.
This hypothesis was quickly disproved in the early hours of Dec. 13 when the album’s unexpected digital release broke sales records and generated an unprecedented buzz from music lovers around the planet.
Beyoncé was dubbed a “visual album”, featuring 17 music videos that could only be purchased in its entirety.

The end of the holiday break can make for a lot of leftover chocolate from Lindt to Godiva to Ferrero Rocher – the last one being one of my favourites. It’s fitting, then, to incorporate the ultimate holiday chocolate into a scrumptious cookie recipe.
Ferrero Rocher chocolates epitomize the best of holiday sweets with a delicate thin crispy wafer shell filled with creamy hazel cream and a whole roasted hazelnut. The sweet milk chocolate coating and bits of crunchy hazelnut create the perfect balance of textures.

With an abundance of holiday sweets around, their powers of temptation start to reach a new height. It can be a bit overwhelming to balance a helping of healthier options at this time of the year, but this recipe has you covered for a more savoury situation.

With the Christmas season being quickly thrust upon us, I knew that I needed something easy, delicious and comforting to serve as an appetizer when I invited my friends over for a savoury dinner. I wanted to stray away from the boring cheese slices, a variety of deli meats and crackers and bread that it seems everyone serves at gatherings. However, I still wanted a cheesy element because, let’s be honest, cheese is the best!

For the uninitiated, Boxing Day may seem disorienting. It’s a day that simultaneously gives me a headache and an adrenaline rush – but I wouldn’t have it any other way. Picture long line ups and marathon waiting just to get to the cash register.
Boxing Day, however, is totally worth it. Aside from all the holiday merchandise on sale, Boxing Day can be a worthwhile opportunity to stock up on staple wardrobe pieces. Here are a few tips to keep in mind before the big day:

Exams are upon us, holiday parties are looming and we could all use a pick me up. What could be better than a delicious salty and sweet treat – especially when it only takes minutes to make. The best part about this recipe is that it makes a huge batch, perfect for sharing.

Walking into Days on Front is a real contrast to the run-down plaza it’s situated in. Don’t let the exterior confuse you. Its non-descript location in Kingston’s west end allows Days on Front to remain one of the city’s best-kept secrets.

With the year coming to a close, there’s no better time for a wardrobe update. These garment pieces will be sure to have some serious staying power in your closet. This year, modern slim fit pants like chinos proved to be popular once again. Micro-patterned shirts that play up detail also had their share in the spotlight.

The holidays are all about cozying up with a cup of cocoa and experiencing those classic feel-good flicks. If you grew up in the 90s, some of these films will have you reminiscing back. From romantic comedies to action films, here are some movies to check out over the holidays:

The final countdown is on. With two weeks to go, there’s just enough time left to cram in some last-minute sightseeing and travelling. Luckily for me (and my budget), I won’t have to go far to see one of the largest festivals in France this weekend.

When I’m back home for the holidays, my diet seems to consist of a lot of overeating. I’m talking about full course meals, holiday desserts and indulgent sugary holiday drinks.
To satisfy my health craving, I’m opting for a light brunch featuring a very tart treat: a pomegranate kale salad and smoothie.

Traveling can be the perfect reward after term papers and exam studying. I remember when I was studying abroad at the castle in first year, the looming decision was whether to stay over the holiday break and travel or go back home and visit my family.

Our makeup needs often change with the seasons. The cold weather and dry indoor air can make for especially dry chapped lips. However, with a few of these tips, you can ensure your lips are looking their finest with a little extra moisturizing.

Tips to maintain winter perfect lips:

Positive space can start with yourself and your efforts. With the creation of hellogiggles.com, a site that caters to traditionally-female issues, Deschanel illustrates her ability to combat negative comments. She’s not one to stand by and let others absorb the spewing hate around her or narrow paradigms of beauty and femininity. Deschanel proves herself to […]

A classic holiday-inspired drink has never seemed more adventurous. That’s right. I’m talking about the cocoa float. This drink is the perfect reward for exam studying or – better yet – holiday entertaining.
A hot cocoa float combines the best of both worlds: ice cream and cocoa. Think of this as a reinvented and refreshed take on an ice cream milkshake or the cooler older sister of the soda float.

Gifting and wrapping is the perfect time to show off your creative side.
I’m the type to cringe every year while looking at all the discarded wrapping paper and material that piles up after the gifting massacre. I’m going to have a guilt-free craft period this time around with a few tips to keep your present wrapping more eco-friendly.

In an alarming statement, scientists say that at its current rate, acidification of the oceans will increase by 170 per cent by the year 2100.
Since the Industrial Revolution, ocean acidification has increased by 26 per cent, and this drastic rate of change hasn’t been seen in the past, according to the fossil record.

Is it even really a holiday without brunch? The answer is no, my friends.

The perfect holiday playlist to relax to over the holidays.