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[bc_video video_id="6258265566001" account_id="2226196965001" player_id="rkljM4WDEg"] Who doesn’t love this warm weather that summer has to offer. And with warmer weather comes cool fashion trends! Loungewear was huge in the beginning of the pandemic because it was comfortable and our mood were just very blah. But now, loungewear is taking a turn for the better and getting way more fashionable. So say goodbye to those cotton joggers and t-shirts and hello to lux satins and silk. Layers Here we have this beautiful collection from a Toronto brand called  V.O.SHE which stands for Versions of She. This piece is from her Lola collection and comes in three colours. Now in Canada the weather gets extremely unpredictable. So when it does, you can throw on this custom V.O.SHE knitted cardigan or change one of the Lola tops for a knitted halter top. Headscarves Head scarves have traditionally been worn to keep hair or braids looking fresh for the next day. But this season, head scarves a huge trend and you can tie it in so many ways. First, the beautiful scarf braid.  It looks complicated but honestly, its not at all. You just tie it to a piece of your hair, braid it in and Voila! How stunning is this! Now if the scarf braid isn’t your style, you can opt that for this beautiful custom twisted headband from Caffreyhorne made from Silk! Sheer Now, for those of you who like to show skin without showing too much skin, you’re gonna love this next trend. Sheer fabrics are one of hottest trends this season. This piece is from Dubai and its the perfect summer piece. Yes its black which you think maybe too hot but it’s also sheer so it keeps cool. It has beautiful beaded detail all over it, pair it with a belt for a little figure. Mini Bags It is getting warmer and who really wants to walk around with a big ol' bag. Time to downsize. Introducing the mini bucket bag from Gold the Label. It fits everything you could ever need during a summer outing.

[bc_video video_id="6258265846001" account_id="2226196965001" player_id="rkljM4WDEg"] There’s nothing like warmer weather to make you want to go out and look your best! After an eternity of quarantine skincare and basic zoom-meeting makeup you need a change-up. Summer is going to be fierce and we need all the help we can get to style our skin and hair. Beauty Expert Tracy Peart shares her top picks. Monat - Sun Veil Sunscreen Lotion (30 SPF) Great Skin is what we all are after no matter what the season! Skin clarity always starts with excellent skin care. Serums are the most effective product used in your skincare routine. This one by Monat is also vegan and an SPF of 30. This lotion will keep you safe from the sun and is a nice lightweight formula. Check it out Here Double Wear Stay in Place Foundation by Estée Lauder This Estee Lauder foundation is tested by Canadian female olympians during their workouts! Yes, it the sweat proof makeup! This makeup is exactly what you need to maintain 24 hour flawless foundation. Therefore, this is the perfect product for summer outings and the varying temperature changes. Check it out Here Nioxin - Scalp Relief  Summer means we sweat and that creates build up on our scalp. Nioxin's scalp relief provides relief from build up! In addition, it soothes the scalp to provide relief whilst thickening your hair. Check it out Here Shea Moisture - Papaya & Neroli products for frizz What comes with heat is frizz, this collection is great to control frizz, especially on curly hair, including 4C hair textures. I use it and love it. Check it out Here Talking about the hottest colours for this summer, unexpected colors like browns and neutrals are IN. Be the first to wear them with OPI - Summer Malibu Collection Check it out Here NYX Cosmetics - Selection of Orange Lips sticks (Matte, Satin, bold, neutral) Bold electric oranges, neutral oranges, and peachy oranges. We can all join in on this trend. Orange lips are in! No matter what you do, you have to have an orange lip this summer. Check it out Here

[bc_video video_id="6258119524001" account_id="2226196965001" player_id="rkljM4WDEg"] Looking for a great cardio and conditioning exercise that can help you strengthen and tone both your upper and your lower body? We have an old school recess favourite- the jump rope. Fitness expert Zehra Allibhai show how to get you skipping into fitness. What type of rope? There are a few different types of rope to choose from when picking a skipping rope; plastic ropes, speed ropes etc. It’s recommended to start off with the basic plastic rope. It’s also better to have a rope with more weight to start so you can actually feel the feedback. In terms of size, make sure that you get a rope that has handles that go underneath the armpits. We recommend the Jump rope from the Fit Nest How should you hold the skipping rope? You want to hold it like a handshake, not grip it too tight, hands should be by your hips, arms should be in. What technique is best? To start, the best way to practice is having the rope in one hand and shadow skipping, get used to jumping as the rope hits the ground, keep hands close in, don't jump too high, keep your movements nice and tight! Remember to keep light on your feet and only land on the balls of your feet.   Image: Coachmag If you are just starting out how long should you skip for? Practice is key, you will trip, just keep going. Think of conserving energy, nice swift movements, keep your legs and arms in tight so you're not using up too much energy. Try this to start: 30 seconds on, rest and then build up to 45 seconds and rest in between. Is a warm up necessary? Stretching and doing a brief warm-up is super important as they prevent you from getting sore.