• Reboot - April 2019

    JIM HARCOTT says it was his dad who advised both him and his brother to transition into retirement instea ...

    JIM HARCOTT says it was his dad who advised both him and his brother to transition into retirement instead of going “cold turkey.” And that’s exactly what the former Vancouver teacher did. Post retire ...

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  • Spring/Summer Fashion Preview 2019

    When the cold grasp of winter begins to cease its grip as the floral scent of spring wafts through the ai ...

    When the cold grasp of winter begins to cease its grip as the floral scent of spring wafts through the air, fashion once more has switched up its styles for the upcoming seasons, bringing you three ne ...

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  • The Ageless Beauty of Women

    Societal standards for what makes a woman beautiful constantly shift: heavy black eyeliner in Ancient Egy ...

    Societal standards for what makes a woman beautiful constantly shift: heavy black eyeliner in Ancient Egypt; white powdered faces in the 18th century; or a curvy feminine shape in the 1950s. Over the ...

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  • Warmth Without Bulk

    As snow begins to blanket the northern hemisphere and stores begin tidying up after the holiday rush, mos ...

    As snow begins to blanket the northern hemisphere and stores begin tidying up after the holiday rush, most Canadians understand the winter season has only just begun. To keep warm, many of us will loo ...

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  • Mr. Dressed Up

    “If you can lose your head while all about are keeping theirs, you will be a mannequin.” Kipyard Rudling ...

    “If you can lose your head while all about are keeping theirs, you will be a mannequin.” Kipyard Rudling What better way to get dressed than to have someone else dress you? I’m not sure, but I don’t t ...

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  • Slow Fashion

    With global warming, plastic-filled oceans and overpopulation central among the issues environmentalists ...

    With global warming, plastic-filled oceans and overpopulation central among the issues environmentalists are facing, it’s no wonder more people are asking that their clothing not just be fashionable, ...

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  • Fall Fashion Preview 2018: Prints & Textures

    When the scent of cinnamon wafts through the air and pumpkin spice lattés make their seasonal debut in yo ...

    When the scent of cinnamon wafts through the air and pumpkin spice lattés make their seasonal debut in your local coffee shop, you know it’s time to put away your sandals and beach towels to make room ...

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  • Well-Travelled Fashion

    Ah, summer – the sun is shining, the patio is gleaming, and outdoor walks in the neighbourhood are permea ...

    Ah, summer – the sun is shining, the patio is gleaming, and outdoor walks in the neighbourhood are permeated by the scents of neighbours grilling up delectable summertime feasts. It’s also that time w ...

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  • Before & After - Suzanne Cascanette

    Suzanne Cascanette is a newcomer to Vancouver Island who works in international trade and is a Subject Ma ...

    Suzanne Cascanette is a newcomer to Vancouver Island who works in international trade and is a Subject Matter Specialist relating to Canada Customs rules and regulations. She is partnered with a globa ...

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  • Comfort Without Compromise

    In a world dominated by leggings, jeggings and yoga pants, designers are increasingly in support of provi ...

    In a world dominated by leggings, jeggings and yoga pants, designers are increasingly in support of providing more comfortable options for clientele that highlight functionality in tandem with fashion ...

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  • Finding the Perfect Fit

    One of the inescapable realities for women is that our bodies change. Try as we might to counteract time’ ...

    One of the inescapable realities for women is that our bodies change. Try as we might to counteract time’s cumulative damage with regular exercise and healthy food choices, the fact is that our bodies ...

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  • Colour Your Winter Cocoon

    Do you love a neutral room awash with whites, greys, creams and beiges? It’s tempting to stick to neutral ...

    Do you love a neutral room awash with whites, greys, creams and beiges? It’s tempting to stick to neutrals as they are considered more versatile and everlasting than colours. A completely beige room, ...

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  • Spring/Summer 2018 Fashion Preview

    Despite a bitter cold still haunting the air, the gentle whisper of springtime flowers and salty summer a ...

    Despite a bitter cold still haunting the air, the gentle whisper of springtime flowers and salty summer air lurk patiently around the corner. With a new season comes new fashion trends designers are r ...

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  • Translating Millennial Trends

    Clothing is an exciting way to express your personality. But when it comes to fashion, Boomers are no lon ...

    Clothing is an exciting way to express your personality. But when it comes to fashion, Boomers are no longer leading the charge. The baton, it seems, has been passed to Millennials, who now dictate th ...

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  • Less is More

    Capsule wardrobes live by the belief that less is truly more, and typically consist of only 30-odd pieces ...

    Capsule wardrobes live by the belief that less is truly more, and typically consist of only 30-odd pieces of clothing (including jackets, shirts, skirts, pants, dresses and shoes). ...

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