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We don’t know about you, but we live for the sun-soaked days of summer when it’s too warm to wear anything but airy dresses, breezy skirts and chic shorts. Co-signed by all your favourite style icons (we’re looking at you, Zoë Kravitz), this season’s trendiest cutoffs come in the form of lacy little pairs, sporty shorts, and classic Bermuda bottoms. Ready to get some sun on those legs?

Once a staple in the maximalist glam routines of the 1980s and 90’s, blue makeup is making its return to mainstream beauty. It’s the frosted shade Zendaya wore on her eyelids (courtesy of Prada Beauty’s “05 Pure ” Dimensions Eyeshadow Palette) for the Paris premiere of The Odyssey, the high-octane hue Zara Larsson frequents for her on-stage performances, and the colour that inspired an entire denim-themed collection by Chanel Beauty at the top of the year.

When it comes to romance, there’s a huge astrological factor that many beginners overlook: the Seventh House. Everyone’s birth chart is divided into 12 sections known as Houses. Each House is associated with different parts of life. For example, the Fourth House rules home and family, and the Second House rules money and material goods. Looking at each House—and the planets and signs within it—can help you learn more about yourself.

Welcome to The Comfort Files, our series asking Canadians and creatives the things, self-care practices and daily habits that make them feel good. This week, we’re chatting with Workin’ Moms star Dani Kind, who recently directed a breast cancer awareness PSA in partnership with Superhuman, inspired by her mother’s battle with the disease and her own experience navigating screenings. “Comfort is a feeling. It’s ease and breath and the settling of my limbs.

Gracie Abrams has become the latest A-lister to join Chanel’s star-studded fragrance legacy, following in the footsteps of Margot Robbie and Nicole Kidman with her new ambassadorship. The Grammy-nominated singer was announced today as the face of the brand’s new fragrance, Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Crush Absolu; a partnership that feels especially fitting given her longstanding relationship with the French fashion house.

“I love a fun twist on wardrobe staples, and one of my favourite brands right now that does this so well is Tibi. The way they mix sporty and chic is truly unmatched.” “My lipliner! Oh, and my EpiPen.” Saie Lip Liner 101, $30 “Probably gardening, which I never thought I would say.

Known for its nature and vibrant cuisine, Vietnam is also on the style set’s travel radar for its thriving tailoring scene. Thanks to capital Hanoi’s silk expertise and historic Hội An’s speedy tailors—and countless other traditions—the country is a bucket-list destination for fashion-forward jet-setters seeking bang-for-their-buck craftsmanship. Here’s our guide on what to see, eat and do while you wait for your dream made-to-measure wardrobe. Start your journey in Vietnam’s capital city.

Located in the elegant 7th Arrondissement, steps away from the Seine and the Musée d’Orsay, J.K. Place Paris is the first boutique hotel that Italian hotelier Ori Kafri has opened outside his home country. The building, with its stately exterior, was formerly an embassy and has since been converted into a stylish and intimate space with only 29 distinct rooms spread over three floors.

Kayla Barnes-Lentz grew up on what she calls a “standard American diet.” Think über-processed foods laden with sodium, trans fats and added sugar. But that all changed when she went to college and began studying nutrition and slowly applying what she was learning in class. She couldn’t believe how much better she started to feel. A long-time sufferer of brain fog and chronic fatigue, she now found herself laser-focused and bursting with energy.

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco were friendly collaborators for years before they began dating in private during the summer of 2023. Gomez went public with their relationship that December—but not before having a serious conversation with Blanco and giving him an out if he wanted it. The music producer spoke to El País’s Icon magazine about what Gomez asked him before she revealed to her fans that they were dating.