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The Marika Charles Philosophy

Posted by Hayley French on

MA+CH is easily recognizable by their beautiful tie-dye effect prints and gorgeous fabrics, whether it be cotton, silk or super soft cashmere. They call their collections "art-focused fashion" as it combines all original studio artwork with contemporary women's clothing that is all made with a conscience. The cotton for their oh-so-popular tee-shirt line is all sourced in the southern United States and knit into cloth in North Carolina, then cut and sewn into blank garments in Pennsylvania and their cashmere sweaters and silks are made to their specifications overseas. The final step for all MA+CH garments is their New York...

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Making Monday Pretty: How to Fix a Sunburn...Quickly

Posted by Hayley French on

March break has arrived! And for lots of lucky people that means some fun in the sun. But just in case you have a little too much fun, here are a few ways to help heal that sunburn quickly. 1. Aloe Vera. This go-to sunburn remedy is still one of the best! Quick tip, keep it in the fridge for an extra soothing chill when applying it on hot, burnt skin. 2. Cucumber. If you don't have aloe vera, cucumber can work in a pinch. Blend it up (make sure it doesn't get too runny!) and rub this over any...

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Weekly Recipe: Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Posted by Rebecca Shrimpton on

The best way to combat the seemingly never ending winter weather we've been unwillingly experiencing? Eat like you're on vacation! This shrimp cocktail recipe makes perfect single portions of a great dish you'll find on nearly every restaurant menu in Mexico. The tomato, cilantro, and lime create fresh flavours that overthrow the presence of ketchup in the popular Mexican sauce. Add as little or as many shrimps as you like (and consider substituting with octopus, if you're into that kind of thing). It's also a great idea to add chunks of avocado to this dish and pair with simple salty...

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Making Monday Pretty: Luminous, glowing skin

Posted by Hayley French on

Winter brings on dull, dry skin, and if you aren't lucky enough to be jetting off somewhere sunny, here are our four favourite products to fake luminous, glowing and rested skin A.S.A.P. 1. Laura Mercier Radiance Primer is a great base for foundation or concealer, or great alone to impart a dewy glow. Available here. 2. Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Dim Light. You know how they always say candlelight is the most flattering? Well this is candlelight in a powder. Brush this lightly all over your face as your setting powder for a beautiful glow with no obvious sparkle...

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Weekly Recipe: Baba Ghanoush

Posted by Rebecca Shrimpton on

We love making delicious food meant for sharing, and there's nothing quite as sharable as a good dip.This week we picked baba ghanoush. Often referred to as hummus's cousin, this Levantine dish is composed primarily of roasted eggplant. There are various ways to create this dip; some recipes create extra creamy concoctions using mayonnaise, while others present the traditional variation including only the key ingredients of eggplant, tahini, garlic, and lemon juice. We decided to try out a more authentic recipe for both taste and health (mayo doesn't have to be in everything). We served our dip with whole wheat...

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