Photo 1: No baby in there! (Just bloating and bruising) Photo 2: Cover of my Quebec fertility kit When I was younger, I would often say that when I had kids, I wanted to have a girl first and then a boy. Silly me! Little did I know that I would go through five years of fertility ...
(English) Mad about maple: Celebrating Quebec’s liquid gold
We know for a fact that Quebec’s maple syrup is a hot commodity after hearing how last year, the province’s authorities caught a bunch of sticky-fingered crooks who had stolen approximately $20 million worth of the sweet stuff from the reserves of The Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers. That great feat goes to prove ...
(English) ZARA goes online for Canada
Oh Happy Day! Zara's online store opens its virtual doors Wednesday, March 6. Now when we don't feel like braving the crowds (or the weather) just to get that blazer or those shoes, all we have to do is type Z-A-R-A in our browser. Shipping is included for orders over fifty dollars (or $4.95 for ...
(English) Mad for mod: Banana Republic’s latest Mad Men collection
(Dress shown here is worn by Canadian model, Coco Rocha) Once again, Mad Men costume designer Janie Bryant collaborates with Banana Republic to bring us fashions from the 60's that don't look (or smell) like we found them in our mother's closet. This time she used Megan Draper's character as her muse to bring us graphic ...
(English) Kanpe Kanaval at PHI Centre with Arcade Fire
I’ve never been to Québec’s winter carnival, perhaps for fear of the cold and let’s face it, it’s a bit of a hike just to party with Bonhomme! So when I heard that there’s a not-to-be-missed Haitian-style carnival happening this weekend at the PHI Centre with Montreal’s stellar music group, Arcade Fire, I thought: “Now ...
(English) The Looks of Love
Happy Valentine's Day! I love a theme and V-day incorporates two of my favourite things: hearts and love. So if you see me out tonight, I may just be wearing something red or with hearts. I haven't actually decided yet, but I went online for a little love get-up inspiration. Here are four ideas for ...
(English) CAJH Maîtres Coiffeurs
Adored by fashion and beauty editors and cherished by their faithful clients, Alain Larivée and Justin Voss are a girl’s best friends for hair. While Alain tends to the cutting and styling of both celebs and regulars, Justin masters their hair colour. Their salon, CAJH Maîtres Coiffeurs, is conveniently located near Atwater Market. I went ...








