Iridescent fabrics, daring cut-outs, and elaborate sequins. We saw all these trends and more at this year’s September fashion month, where the world’s top designers showcased their works in the major fashion-capitals of the world; New York, London, Paris, and Milan. This season was filled with shocking new looks, which in turn gave us a sense…
Chalking hair is a great way to temporarily dye hair. It doesn’t take much time to chalk hair, and it’s easy to do. For those of us who prefer to change styles frequently, chalking is perfect as it isn’t permanent. Additionally, chalking hair is cheap and doesn’t damage your hair, so don’t worry! You can…
For many years, and even today the word attempts to control women’s bodies. In addition, they have tried to control their identity, and behaviour as well. This type of oppression has become entangled so deeply into our culture that people no longer know that it is even there, or how cruel that can be. Brazilian…
Disclaimer: This post reflects my personal opinion and should only be regarded as such. This does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Youth Are Awesome or Youth Central. The topic of modesty is controversial and I therefore warn you that some content may offend some people with differing opinions. Pretty much every girl in our generation,…
Everything about autumn is perfect to me. The slow slanting light, the crunch of the grass in the mornings, the last moment just before the wind pinches your cheeks with frost and the world is covered in a blanket of white. Autumn is full of moody hues, cold one second and warm the next. It…
The title says it all, these are my 3 favorite places to go whenever I’m out in our city. They are all unique, trendy and totally awesome, so go check them out! 1. Via Cibo This Italian “street food” restaurant is the best place to go get some lunch in Calgary! They make awesome Italian…
I love thrift shopping. It’s super fun and you can find super cool hidden gems for under $5! But sometimes, it’s hard to find good quality clothes that are actually up to date, so I’m going to share some simple tips to help you get the most out of your thrifting experience. 1. Set aside…
Do it yourself projects are becoming more and more popular these days. I personally find that it feels so good to be able to say “Yeah, I made this myself!” Upcycling is basically taking old and no longer used products and converting them into newer and better things. These upcycled t-shirts are starting to pop up everywhere…
If you know me, you would say that my two favorite things are the internet and shopping, and although this is true, there is one thing I like more: when those two things are combined. I have a bit of an obsession for online shopping. The convenience of not leaving your house, waiting eagerly for…
(Original Image) Having recently started following Vogue on Twitter, I am now one step closer to becoming a true, self-entitled professional fashion blogger. While Vogue is known for their bold statements and rather outlandish pieces, I have to argue with some of the risks mentioned in a recent Vogue Daily article, “10 Fashion Risks You…
(Original Image) As curious humans, we enjoy finding patterns in behavior in order to predict the future. You know what I’m talking about; movies like Back to the Future are perfect examples of the high hopes that people in the past had of us in the 21st century. Obviously, technology has (sadly) not advanced at…
(Original Image) If you grew up in the city, I’m sure you visited your fair share of garage sales. Countless used toys, books, furniture items, clothes, you name it, all for very low prices. Then the concept of a garage sale evolved and thrift stores (such as Value Village and Goodwill) emerged globally, acting as…
Am I the only one that thinks fashion is getting boring? Florals in spring, floppy hats in the summer, fur coats in winter. We get it! I think we need to change up some of these trends. So today, I have compiled five fashion trends I think all of you should follow. 1) The body sock…
Transitioning out of winter and into nice weather, I find that my hair feels a lot less dry and brittle. Although, it could be in combination with the fact that I’m using a lot of products in my hair. I’ve always had pretty good hair but I went through a phase where I dyed and…
Jasmine K. DO IT YOURSELF PROJECTS Crafts are always fun, especially when you can do them yourself with a few, simple steps and materials that can be found normally around your home. These are a compilation of some of my favourite summer DIYs. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Want an easy, healthy and cool summer treat? Try these fun and…