Best of the 2017 World Beard & Moustache Championship

Quite possibly the best thing to happen to facial hair is the World Beard and Moustache Championship. For more than 25 years, the semi-annual competition has turned growing and grooming into a high-class art form.
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Daniel Swanick
September 25, 2017
Fashion & Beauty

Makeup artist uses optical illusions to create amazing effects

Makeup can be transformational; if done right it can turn one thing into something completely different. For example, the mind-bending effects from Vancouver makeup artist Mimi Choi has proven she is the queen of optical illusion makeup.
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Daniel Swanick
September 19, 2017
Art & DesignFashion & Beauty

Adidas beer and vomit-proof shoes for Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest, originally a Bavarian event, is now celebrated the world over; being loved for its endless flow of German beer, traditional food, and all-around good times. So, if you’re looking for the perfect shoes to match your lederhosen at Oktoberfest, Adidas has the pair for you. 
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Daniel Swanick
September 7, 2017
Fashion & BeautyTravel

Prada retails a single paperclip for $185US

Prada is selling a $185US money clip that looks like a paperclip. Yes, it’s literally just a fancy version of a paperclip that’s probably on your desk. Barney’s New York has just retailed a sterling silver Prada clip, and it’s the latest item to join the list of things…
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Daniel Swanick
July 12, 2017
Fashion & BeautyMarketing

NakeFit stick-on soles let you go barefoot

A barefoot stroll on the beach is one of the life’s simple pleasures; unless the sand is scorching hot. To get people out of their flip flops, an Italian company believes they have the perfect solution: stick-on soles.
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Daniel Swanick
July 10, 2017
Fashion & BeautyTechnology & InnovationVideo

You can buy this bikini made from real pizza for $10,000

Whether it’s to celebrate a victory or a quick way to feed the family, pizza is an incredibly popular food; especially in Canada. But why eat your pizza when you can wear it? To celebrate National Bikini Day today, restaurant chain Villa Italian Kitchen has partnered New York-Based food stylist Jessie Bearden to create…
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Daniel Swanick
July 5, 2017
Fashion & BeautyFood & Beverage

Danish fashion label RAINS sues Zara for copying its raincoat design

Zara has a reputation for taking runway designs and making affordable versions for everyday consumers. However, they’ve taken a lot of heat in the last few months, starting with their Love Your Curves ad, and now this: Danish outerwear label RAINS recently announced it is filing…
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Daniel Swanick
June 14, 2017
Fashion & BeautyMarketing

Metallic freckles are this summer’s hot new beauty trend

For many beauty enthusiasts, the sun’s arrival this summer will be accompanied by the appearance of a modicum of beautiful freckles. And while beauty trends involving freckles aren’t new, these tiny skin spots are set to take on new life as dramatic beauty marks.
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Daniel Swanick
June 2, 2017
Fashion & Beauty

Marble lips are the latest beauty trend to captivate social media

This trend involving marble doesn't have anything to do with home renovation, but your lips.
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Daniel Swanick
May 17, 2017
Fashion & Beauty

Artist creates stunning watercolour temporary tattoos

Based in St. Petersburg, Sasha Unisex is an interesting temporary tattoo artist, whose technique and style is so unique and distinctive that it immediately grabs your attention. She is well-known for her distinct and contemporary approach to the art of tattooing; with her minimalist design, geometric shapes and…
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Daniel Swanick
May 16, 2017
Art & DesignFashion & Beauty

McDonald’s dull new uniforms inspire online teasing

Last month, McDonald’s unveiled new uniforms for its U.S. locations in 2017. And with that release, the new uniforms are prompting some online teasing; with comments saying the grey-toned shirts and aprons make employees look like they’re part of totalitarian regimes.
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Daniel Swanick
May 15, 2017
Fashion & BeautyFood & BeverageHumour

Spring’s new hairstyle trend is the colourful Unicorn Hair

Now that spring is finally here, people are starting to get out of the winter blues and into colourful feel-good design styles. If the hidden rainbow hairstyle wasn’t your thing, perhaps this Unicorn Hair trend will be right up your alley.
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Daniel Swanick
April 21, 2017
Fashion & Beauty
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