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June 19, 2016

The Worst Fashion Trends to Ever Walk Down the Catwalk

We all have those old photographs of either ourselves or family members looking slightly ridiculous in what we thought at that time was ‘fashionable’ clothing. Many of us look back at the trends we used to sport, only wishing that we could have had a personal fashion stylist to show us the way. Below is a list of 6 of what we consider to be fashion’s worst faux pas. Tracksuits Although the sports luxe trend can look chic and stylish, wearing actual tracksuits is completely unfashionable and this style has been dead since the early 90’s. What’s even worse is…

June 18, 2016

5 Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps to Know

Photo by CC user Jiang on Wikimedia Commons Why has Mid-Century Modernism withstood the decades? Because it’s a classic aesthetic. The movement’s strong linear lines, playful space-age artistry and animated color palette has fixed itself a secure spot in the design history canon. Another beautiful thing about Mid-Century design? Anyone can own a piece of it. The purpose of this industrious design movement was to get affordable, quality and modish fixture pieces in the home of every American across the United States. Here are five enduring and superb Mid-Century modern floor lamps that will transform your living space from second-rate to…

June 15, 2016

Ancient Wonders: Canada’s Top Three Museums According To JustFly

When you think of museums you often think of the greatest hits. The Louvre, The MoMA, The Smithsonian. While these are world classes establishments worthy of visiting, Canada also has some great museums worthy of your consideration. In order to track down some of the Great White North’s best I decided I needed to consult with a travel expert that was dialled into the Canadian museum scene. So, I reached out to JustFly, an online travel company that has helped numerous tourists, and Canadians as well, track down the best attractions. They gave me their top three picks for Canada’s…

June 15, 2016

French Connection: JustFly Says Montreal Brings A Piece Of France To Canada

Canada, from an outside perspective, is a country sometimes defined by stereotypes. Whether its jokes about Winter, hockey, or apologizing for Winter and hockey, the country is very often put in a box from the word go. Luckily, for those looking to travel to the Great White North, this couldn’t be further from the truth. No city captures this better than the city of Montreal, Quebec. Sitting on a spiritual border between English Canada in the West and French Canada in the East, Montreal encompasses the cultural abs and flows of both heritages, creating a mishmash of cultures that makes…

June 14, 2016

7 Simple Kitchen Hacks That Will Revolutionise Your Life

You’ve probably seen the advertisements. You know, the ones that show a perfectly organised kitchen, with multitudes of storage space options, causing you to feel a violent level of envy that you didn’t think was possible regarding home design. However, what if we told you that there are a plethora of simple things you can actually do to revolutionise your kitchen life? From minor, DIY additions to more long-term improvements, Brentwood Kitchens, leaders in kitchen design have shared 7 simple hacks that will change the way you use your kitchen. Use the inside of cabinet doors Even in the tiniest…

June 11, 2016

Why has maintaining a work life balance become so hard?

Photo by CC user LaurMG on Wikimedia Commons The work-life balancing act hasn’t always been as difficult as it appears to be today. Contributing factors, such as the normalisation of 24-hour connectivity and increasingly automated jobs, mean we’re burning the candle at both ends while simultaneously living in fear of being replaced. As time goes on, we could see future generations struggling to save their personal lives from being completely smothered by their careers. What was once a work life balance may become an impossible battle. For those looking to join the working world, it’s one of the greatest concerns. It’s…

June 10, 2016

Counting Down The 4 Best Live Music Shows of All Time

Sometimes there are moments in music where the World stops, when a band or artist performs a live show that goes down in the music history as a seminal moment. These gigs are few and far between but when they happen, everybody wishes they were there, caught up the hysteria and magic of musical perfection. There are many gigs that lay claim to the greatest of all time label and I don’t want to be so bold as to tell you what ‘the greatest’ was, instead I’ve decided to sit on the fence somewhat and break down the top 4 greatest of…

June 10, 2016

4 Great Ways to Save Up For Your Travels

So, you’ve made the leap and decided to leave behind the mundanity of day to day life, working for the man and seeing the same faces all the time, it’s time to strap on a back pack and travel. With such a decision comes fears and plenty of them, chief amongst these fears is, as always, money, will you have enough to achieve what you want? To travel where you want? Or to indulge in all of the fantastic activities that you will be presented with on the road? The best advice I can give before you start your travels…

June 10, 2016

So You Want To Be a Lawyer?

Whether inspired by real life cases of lawyers standing up for the little guy, watching too many episodes of Law & Order, or in search of lucrative pay, you decided you want to be a lawyer huh? While becoming a lawyer is not easy, it is definitely doable. Here are some tips on how to become a lawyer from start to finish. Get Your Degree To be a lawyer you need to get your law degree and in order to attend law school you need to have a bachelors degree. What you do in your undergraduate program matters. While working towards…

June 9, 2016

Tips for Taking Perfect Vacation Photos

Heading out on vacation soon? Ever wonder how your friends take such amazing vacation photos while on holiday but yours always seem to end up blurry or just “blah.” Here are some tips for taking perfect vacation photos no matter where you are. The Equipment It used to be you had to have loads of expensive equipment to take high-quality photos. Today that is no longer the case. Smart phones have become increasingly capable of taking high-quality photos and this can be a godsend on your vacation. I know it seems counterintuitive to just pack your phone not your camera on…