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Shopping Tips for Those Who Hate Shopping
Are you someone who hates shopping for clothes? Does the thought of entering a store fill you with a sense of unexplainable dread and despair? It’s okay. Over my years working in retail I have met many people just like you. I understand, it can be an overwhelming task, especially if fashion isn’t one of your passions. But, at the end of the day we all need clothes (no shirt, no service, am I right?). So, from a former shop-girl, here are my tips for minimizing your pain and maximizing your gain next time your wardrobe needs a lift. Size Doesn’t Matter It just really doesn’t! I know we can…
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Self-Care on a Student Budget
Has the current state of the world’s affairs got you down? Me too. It seems like every time you turn your gaze toward a screen, it’s flashing with bad news. Sometimes you just need a break; a little bit of time to rejuvenate your will to fight for the causes that are, right now, taking a beating. But, if like myself, you are a student with a strict budget and not a lot of free time, it can be difficult to distract yourself with things like a night out or mini-vacation. If this is the case, I have compiled this list (just for you!) of simple and economic ways to…
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5 Movies to Watch This Holiday Season
Who doesn’t love a good Christmas movie? Come on, the snow, the romance, the deep lessons of morality? All wrapped up with a bow. Christmas movies have become an integral part of how many of us celebrate the holiday season. From providing comfort, to challenging our perceptions, to reminding us the true meaning of the season, movies help us connect to, understand, and appreciate all we have to be thankful for this time of year. While everyone has their favourites, the ones embedded in personal traditions, I thought I would share a few of my favourites with you. So get cozy, sit back, and enjoy! The Classic: It’s a Wonderful…
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A Maze of Masterpieces: A Walk Through the AGO
Walking into the Art Gallery of Ontario last Saturday, I was abuzz with anticipation. The lobby was packed, a winding line of bodies culminating in the shapeless crowd that reached almost all the way to the front doors. Luckily, I had been advised to purchase my ticket ahead of time and so moved forward. “Are you here for Mystical Landscapes?” a smiling AGO employee asked, seeming to already know my answer. “Right this way, up to the second floor.” I followed a line of other art enthusiasts up the museum stairs, guided by large signs that directed me toward my destination. For the last few weeks I had been looking…
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Warm Weather for Winter: Five Summer Pieces You Can Still Wear Now
It’s that time of year again. We’ve lost an hour of sun, our breath is becoming visible outdoors, and you’re hitting delivery on your Domino’s order lest having to leave the warm enfolding of your apartment. Your skin gets all dry, your hair gets staticky, and your wardrobe quickly morphs into mounds of greys and neutrals. I know. I feel you. I am you. But let me tell you, it doesn’t have to be this way. Those light and flowy pieces that made you feel some kind of way during the warm summer months need not be retired so soon. With a little imagination, here are five items from your…
