One To Watch: Jobbook
January 30.2013
“There are a lot of questions you ask yourself – what is the job? Where can I get resources to learn the skills? Who are the top people in my field? Who are the top companies? What jobs are hiring right now?” Whether you’re a college student, recent graduate or just ...
Booty Poppin 101: Interview with Big Freedia
January 29.2013
“… I want them to be sweaty and exhausted from the party of a good time. I want them to come and lay their head down and party with Big Freedia, come see how we do it in New Orleans.” If you’re smart, you’ve already read our most recent One To ...
Taco Tuesday: Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
January 29.2013
You know the feeling, it's a Tuesday night, you're watching a crappy romantic-comedy all by your lonesome, with a kitty on your lap, you've just finished one of those 100 calorie smart-popcorn bags and suddenly, it hits you like a ton of bricks... SWEET ATTACK. That impulsive craving for your ...
Music Monday: Ultra Music Festival Phase 2
January 28.2013
Dearest friends and fellow music lovers, I have been in a state of perpetual chaos these past 2 weeks. My boyfriend and I just moved into a gorgeous new condo and between the move, IKEA, work, and my LACK OF INTERNET, I haven't been able to fulfill my MM duties and ...
Warby Parker Glasses
January 27.2013
Warby Parker is on a mission. Their goal? to help the world see and bring quality and craftsmanship to an affordable price point. They are among a niche group of visionaries (no pun) that believe in more than just making money, they make change. According to WP, nearly 1 billion ...
Ô Chalet
January 27.2013
The Spot Have you ever heard of Ô Chalet? No? Can't say I'm surprised. A cursory google search basically reveals that it's a small chalet-chic style restaurant that serves "seasonal cuisine", inspired by country-living; think cottage oasis in the city. That's it. No write ups, no blog reviews, nada. So we're ...
KNOWSHOW Recap
January 26.2013
We've finally recovered (and caught up on our jet-lag) from the three day tradeshow, KNOWSHOW. Yes, it's taken us a full week but, wow what a three day adventure it was. Set in the beautiful Vancouver Convention Centre, over 200 brands showcased their Fall/Winter 2013 Collections. Sprawled over the 130,000+ ...
Blue Hawaii: Untogether Album Review
January 25.2013
Montreal duo, Blue Hawaii, reunite after a two year hiatus since releasing their debut EP "Blooming Summer" on Arbutus Records. Composed of BRAIDS lead singer Raphaelle Strandell-Preston and electronic producer, Blue Hawaii's "Untogether" delicately captures a moment in time and is a beautifully executed ode to the space between. Recorded separately ...
The Trend: Brocade
January 25.2013
Downton Abbey be damned, brocade is no longer restricted to period drama television series’ on the small screen. A vintage material with some serious modern class, brocade is popping up everywhere this season. So fierce, you can wear it as a statement, an accessory, or a full-blown outfit. Anthropologie, ...