The Kit Compact Summer 2016

SUMMER 2016 | TORONTO

S U M M E R O F L O V E Hold the sweetest season close with dreamy dresses, lit festival braids, super-glowy skin + the coolest street style, swimwear and slushies in the city

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f this issue has a spirit animal, it’s Anne Shirley, the joyful, flame-haired heroine of Green Gables fame. In the office, we’ve been talking about Anne having a moment since puffed sleeves hit the Fall 2016 runways. (“It is ever so much easier to be good if your clothes are fashionable,” Anne sighs. Totally.)

I happened upon a vintage copy of the novel at a lawn sale recently and fell in love with Anne all over again—she’s sweet, feisty and headover-heels in love with the world.

You’ll notice Anne’s influence most obviously in “Kindred Spirits” (page 26), a moody paean to summer friendship and pastoral

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romance as envisioned by our creative director, Jessica Hotson, with fashion and beauty direction by Jillian Vieira and Rani Sheen, respectively.

We shot the story outside Milton—at a farm belonging to the photographers’ grandparents—where, with Rihanna on repeat, our models frolicked in the tall grass, braving snakes, frogs and, for the final shot, frigid pond temps. (#work, right?)

Closer to the downtown core, we’ve paid tribute to Anne’s lust for life in our summer handbook (page 35). Executive editor Kathryn Hudson oversaw this unmissable guide to summer in the city featuring bikebasket beauty essentials, boozy slushie recipes and a tour of the best public pools—plus blackbook recos from some of the 6ix’s most stylish locals. Consider it your starting point for the best

summer ever, whether your idea of bliss involves just-cracked oysters and white wine in red plastic cups at Hanlan’s Point, walking through a sunlit canopy of green leaves in Bellwoods or watching the sun dip over the twinkling patio lights at Bandit. (Or, you know, all of the above.)

Here at The Kit Compact, we’ll see you next in September, when—huge news!—we’re launching across Canada. Have a beautiful few months and keep in touch @Laura_deCarufel and @TheKit, with #thekitcompact.

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EDITOR’S LETTER

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IN THIS ISSUE

8 / OUT & ABOUT Art is taking over the city! Our 6ix Index tells you where to find the best works

by Shakespeare and North West (yep).

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Laura deCarufel @Laura_deCarufel @LauradeCarufel CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Jessica Hotson @jesshotson

11 / LOOKBOOK M atch yo ur cro p top to your ice pop, find the per f sunscreen and pursue Haim-approved festival gear.

20 / THE CHALLENGE How to successfully wear stickers on your face and other important questions, answered.

EXECUTIVE EDITOR

Kathryn Hudson @hudsonkat BEAUTY EDITOR

26 / KINDRED SPIRITS The prettiest prints need only a bosom friend as accessory.

(A green gable probs wouldn’t hurt either.)

Photographers Brittany and Brianne Daigle (Jane and Jane, professionally), 26, are identical twins who share a “moody and playful” aesthetic—two qualities on display in “Kindred Spirits” (page 26) and in their work for Lone Wolf.

To r o n t o s u m m e r highlights: “The city is just buzzing with festivals and fun opps to try new things.”

Rani Sheen @ranisheen FASHION EDITOR

Jillian Vieira @JillianVieira MANAGING EDITOR

Eden Boileau @lilyedenface ASSOCIATE BEAUTY EDITOR

Natasha Bruno @Natashajbruno

ASSISTANT DIGITAL EDITOR

Carly Ostroff @carlyostroff ASSISTANT EDITOR

Veronica Saroli @vsaroli

ASSISTANT ART DIRECTORS

Sonya van Heyningen @svanh7

Danijela Keko-Aranilla—a.k.a. our beauty intern, Dani, 19, also a Ryerson fashion communications student—styled the Canadian tux three ways for “We the North.”

To r o n t o s u m m e r h i g h l i g h t s : “Yummy patio food, relaxing by the lake with a good read, the awakening of boho street style.”

Kristy Wright @creativewithak DESIGNER

Amber Hickson @amblynncreative PUBLISHER

Giorgina Bigioni ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER

Tami Coughlan

PROJECT DIRECTOR, DIGITAL MEDIA

Kelly Matthews

Direct advertising inquiries to:

23 / FIRST PERSON After living a bikiniless life, Tania DuponMartinez got a new body for summer.

24 / BEAUTY ADVENTURE Beauty editor Rani Sheen hit up Seoul, Korea, the epicentre of the beauty biz.

Her skin will legit never be the same.

35 / THE HANDBOOK We pedal our way through the coolest pools and hottest p atios in th e 6 ix , with boss backpacks and stops along the way for bike-basket beauty essentials.

Writer Grace O’Connell (“Have Make-Up Sex with the 6ix,” page 37), 31, is the author of the mega-well-reviewed Magnified World (2012) and the upcoming Be Ready for the Lightning, with mag credits in The Walrus and Elle Canada.

Toronto summer highlights: “Park wine, pies made with Ontario peaches, anything that gets me out on the lake.”

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CONTRIBUTORS

Anna Barseghian, Jennifer Berry, Tania Dupon-Martinez, Jane and Jane, Tania Howells, Julia LeConte, Grace O’Connell, Kayla Rocca, Olivia Stren, Sheri Stroh, May Truong, Jodi Urichuk, Paul Weeks INTERNS

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David Holland EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, TORONTO STAR

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The arts festival, by the numbers

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Performances and artists, respectively

2.5 MILLION Dollars spent to convert the plant into a facility for theatre, music, art, bars and restaurants Days that the festival will be hosting events across the city, from June 10 to 26

Birthday this art event is celebrating

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You paid your rent and your cell bill (#grownup).

Spend the leftover $148 wisely

Funnyman Steve Martin (a Texan, former cheerleader, SNL alum and apparent lover of Canadian art) will talk about the work of Lawren Harris with AGO curator Andrew Hunter at Roy Thomson Hall (60 Simcoe St.).

Laughs and art? Worlds collide on June 22.

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Minutes to walk from Cherry Street to the Hearn

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French bistro, Le Pavillon, operating out of the control room in the heart of the power plant

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DOLLA DOLLA BILLS

APPRECIATE: STEVE MARTIN LOVES ART

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A NOTEBOOK FROM SHINOLA What Drake is to Toronto, Shinola is to Detroit. The brand that put post-recession Motor City on the map by making classic watches, bikes and shoe polish is headed north, opening at Queen and Ossington this summer. ($18, shinola.com)

14+ ways to love Toronto this summer P R O

Five #WayHacks designed to make the second annual WayHome festival, July 22 to 24 at the Burl’s Creek Event Grounds, even more awesome 1

Book the WayCamp Package, which comes with two mattresses, sleeping bags, a solar light, a lock and, most important, a tent—all of which you get to take home with you.

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Not a camper? No prob. Sign up for the Drake-Hotel-collab VIP package that promises front row seats errday, refined eats and craft cocktails, plus fancy bathrooms, massages and a beauty bar.

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Load up your festival wristband, which doubles as the campground’s mode of payment, and enjoy the fast-moving lines.

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Get your car playlist prêt beforehand: Jam to Arcade Fire, the Killers, Børns, Chvrches, BadBadNotGood and FKA Twigs on the drive up.

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To quote headliners LCD Soundsystem, “If you’re worried about the weather, then you picked the wrong place to stay.” Pack some rain gear.

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RIP, the Central Perk café from Friends that was set to open in June.

But Seinfeld fans remain in luck. The replica Monk’s Diner is opening at Dundas and Dufferin on July 15. Drink every time you see someone wearing normcore denim and white sneakers.

June 9–23 The Toronto Japanese Film Festival kicks off with Nagasaki: Memories of My Son (nominated for 12 Japanese Academy Awards, no less). Other flicks feature a high-school girl-yakuza boss and a time-travelling samurai.

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TWO EARLY BIRD TICKETS The ROM kicks off Pride on June 24 with a dance party and a first glimpse of the awesome Dale Chihuly exhibition before it officially opens on June 25. You won’t want to miss the colourful glass pieces—or the dumplings from Steambox and tunes from DJs like Nino Brown.

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June 3 Everyone from Kim Kardashian and North West to painter Joseph Drapell created cranium sculptures that are on view across the city this summer to raise money for brain research and care at Baycrest Health Sciences.

SWEATSHIRT AND FREE DRINKS The Drake General Store will open a flagship (2 Abell St.) with celebratory pop-ups, live music, screenings and workshops on July 5. The new boutique features Crows Nest Barber Shop, a café serving up gelato and Brandon Olsen chocolates, and a New Balance pop-up shop carrying exclusive kicks until August.

While you’re there, pick up Otherwild’s The Future Is Female sweatshirt. ($80, drakegeneralstore.ca)

GET OUTSIDE: SCREEN VS. STAGE Was it Shakespeare who said, “Kill two birds with one stone and get vitamin D alongside a dose of drama”? No? Find out for yourself when Shakespeare in the Park returns to High Park from June 30 to September 4.

June 15–19 North by Northeast Music Festival (NXNE) is squeezing over 650 bands into this year’s four-day fest, including Toronto’s Daniel Caesar, Ghostface Killah, Kamasi Washington and Cold Specks.

June 23–26 Chefs from Alo, Rasa and Richmond Station serve up signature dishes during the four-day Taste of Toronto food fest at the Garrison Common.

Stretchy pants not included.

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Stars of the screen and sky compete for attention at Yo n g e - D u n d a s S q u a r e ’ s Tuesday evening screenings starting June 28; at the Open Roof Festival at 99 Sudbury on Wednesdays from June 21 to August 24; and on Wednesdays at the Harbourfront Centre from June 22 to August 31.

July 3 Celebrate Canada Day at the Queen’s Plate, a.k.a. the Canadian version of the Kentucky Derby, held at Woodbine Racetrack. There will be music, food and hats, so very many hats.

July 28 This year, Lolë White Tour hosts its annual thousands-of-yogis-strong outdoor yoga sesh at sunset.

Don white (for peace, obvs) and head on over to Exhibition Place at dusk.

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TEXT: VERONICA SAROLI. PHOTOGRAPHY: GETTY IMAGES (QUEEN’S PLATE, SEINFELD, TOM’S RESTAURANT, RESTAURANT BOOTH, CHEERLEADER, WAYHOME); ISTOCKPHOTO (CANDLES, TEXAS, TORONTO SKYLINE, MONEY AND MODELS ILLUSTRATION, ); COURTESY OF LUMINATO (LUMINATO PHOTOS AND RENDERINGS); COURTESY OF ROM (CHIHULY GLASS ART)

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Square feet of space at the Hearn Generating Station (440 Unwin Ave.), the new home of the festival

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LOOKBOOK

FLIGHT OF FANCY ’Tis the season for crisp linens, delicate flounces and…moody brocade?

Hear us out: Think of the regal material as an ode to those last moments of dusk on a midsummer’s evening.

It channels that magic hour of light when everything is illuminated by a fiery glow against the backdrop of an ever-deepening sky. Want a prefall dose of that wistful vibe? Check out the pattern on Zac Posen’s smoking suit, which mimics a melancholy, chiaroscuro painting—or the luxe, metallic florals set against jet black at Saint Laurent. Wearing a bit of brocade won’t steal your sunshine, it’ll make you appreciate it when it’s gone. —Jillian Vieira.

Photography by Paul Weeks JIMMY CHOO BAG, $1,275, JIMMYCHOO.COM

ART DIRECTION: SONYA VAN HEYNINGEN

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MEN OF THE HOUSE

Pick the perfect Father’s Day gift with our TV-dad-inspired guide

THE RITZY HIPPIE Inspo: Sandy Cohen of The OC If Dad is: Full of heart and full of eyebrow MARC JACOBS BEAUTY BROW TAMER GROOMING GEL, $30, SEPHORA.CA

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PETAL POWER We’re all chasing that lit-from-within glow, and here’s a brand new way to get it: Tap a few drops of this supercharged, non-greasy face oil where you’d normally put highlighter. Greek skincare line Korres has revved up its fatty-acid-andantioxidant-packed Wild Rose Oil with an easily absorbed form of vitamin C that gives a powerful brightening effect. Double bonus: Suspended rose petals infuse the formula with luminizing extracts, which means both that you’re reaping the benefits straight from the source and that you can display the bottle out on your vanity, not hidden away in the medicine cabinet.­ —Photography by Paul Weeks

THE OG LAME DAD Inspo: Danny Tanner of Full House If Dad is: Fresh-faced, earnest and corny to the core GILLETTE FUSION PROSHIELD RAZOR, $15, DRUGSTORES

TRUEFITT & HILL GENTLEMEN’S DEODORANT, $22 TRUFITTANDHILL.COM

THE REALLY GREAT OUTDOORS

What’s the number one rule of Ontario camping? Come prepared, even if your idea of getting in touch with nature means a chartered flight and Egyptian cotton sheets GLAMPING

THE UPTOWN BOSS Inspo: Philip Banks of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air If Dad is: Bearded, dapper and disappointed when you trash the house—again

CAMPING

FOUR SEASONS STAYCATION

HANDTO-HAND COMBAT LAKE OBABIKA, OUTPOSTCO.COM

PINEHURST LAKE PARK, GRCACAMPING.CA

GRIFFIN BEARD SOAP WITH BIRCH TAR AND ACTIVATED CHARCOAL, $14, GRIFFINBRAND.COM

For when you’re traversing the perfectly groomed landscape.

THE SILVER FOX Inspo: Maxwell from The Nanny If Dad is: Accented, elegant and v. into sport coats BURBERRY MR. BURBERRY EAU DE TOILETTE (50 ML), $78, HUDSON’S BAY

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PORTAGE

A PEACE TREATY SCARF, $550, APEACETREATY.COM. NORQUAY PADDLE, $385, NORQUAYCO.COM. SOREL SHOES, $250, SORELFOOTWEAR.CA

Let this LED lamp light the way (and charge your iPhone, too).

GAP BANDANA, $18, GAPCANADA.CA. CANADA GOOSE VEST, $350, CANADA-GOOSE. COM. BAREBONES LANTERN, $100, MEC.CA

ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL PARK, ONTARIOPARKS.COM

This jacket is rescueteam-designed, so you know it’ll stand up to a canoe trip.

NEMO SLEEPING BAG, $250, LIVEOUTTHERE.CA. THE NORTH FACE SHORTS, $50, SPORTING LIFE. PARAJUMPERS JACKET, $565, PARAJUMPERS.IT

Got a camping date but nothing to wear? Visit thekit.ca/contests for your chance to win one of three $200 gift cards from outdoor outfitter Live Out There.

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THE KEG KING Inspo: Homer Simpson of The Simpsons If Dad is: Loving yet lazy with questionable personal hygiene

KORRES WILD ROSE VITAMIN C ACTIVE BRIGHTENING OIL, $75, SHOPPERS DRUG MART

LOOKBOOK MATCHY MATCHY

The Pop Stand in peach bourbon iced tea, $3, popstandtoronto.com

Augie’s Ice Pops in honeydew green apple lime, $4, augiesicepops.com

Philip’s Ice Pops in lemon ginger rosemary, $4, philipsicepops.com

Sweet Sammies in Tina Colada, $3, sweetsammies.ca

FOREVER 21 TOP, $20, FOREVER21.COM. J.CREW TOP, $128, JCREW.COM. REITMANS TOP, $50, REITMANS.COM. JOE FRESH SHORTS, $19, JOEFRESH.COM

ALICE + OLIVIA

No need to look like a Jackson Pollock this summer—wear seeneverywhere shades of sorbet to camouflage any drips from your artisanal ice pop.

FACE TIME

LIGHTNING ROUND Ideal summer day “My family chilling together at the house by the pool—easy-breezy.”

2016 summer jam “The entire Lemonade album!”

self-validation, but her ever-changing look also landed her in the middle of a racial debate last year. Fashion Police host Giuliana Rancic casually criticized the teen for wearing dreadlocks to the Academy Awards, claiming her hair likely “smells like patchouli oil or weed.”

Like a boss, Zendaya fired back on Instagram with a thoughtful, headline-making post. “Ignorance irritates me the most, but I try not to be ignorant in my response back,” she says now. “I’m representing different types of beauty by wearing different looks. So many women can look at me and see themselves, simply because of what my hair looks like.”

—Natasha Bruno

L IT T L E Of course you wear SPF all year (lalalalala

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Melt-proof makeup tip “I’ve realized powder is necessary to set your foundation and concealer. It will help keep it on throughout the day.”

Beach bag essentials “Sunscreen, for sure! I don’t like going in the water so CoverGirl Super-Sizer Fibers mascara is good for me.

And the Colorlicious Oh Sugar! tinted lip balms can go on lips and cheeks and it doesn’t feel like you’ve put too much on your face.”

COVERGIRL SUPER-SIZER FIBERS MASCARA, $10, COLORLICIOUS OH SUGAR! LIP BALM IN JELLY, $10, DRUGSTORES

HERVÉ LÉGER

When you’re famous—like, really famous—booking the right makeup artist can be a critical career move.

But Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman doesn’t need anyone’s help. The 19-yearold singer, actor, dancer and model does her own makeup for most major red carpets, hashtagging her Instagram pics with #beatbyzendaya. Her teacher: YouTube. “I just watched a lot of makeup tutorials and videos,” the California native explains during her lunch break from filming K.C. Undercover, her Disney Channel sitcom. “You add a layer of freedom to your look when you start to do things for yourself.” In January, beauty giant CoverGirl noticed Zendaya’s killer DIY looks (and crushing social media presence) and snagged her as its latest spokesmodel.

“I’ve always been outspoken—ever since I was in elementary school,” she says. That bold streak is obvious on the red carpet: She’s rocked cornrows at Paris Fashion Week, a David-Bowieinspired mullet wig at the Grammys, a bowl cut at the Met Gala and an intricate braided look for her cameo in Beyoncé’s Lemonade, which she describes as “more than just a Beyoncé video. It was a female empowerment video, it was a black woman empowerment video, it was a socially conscious and aware video.”

Zendaya’s experimentation has brought her both fan adoration and

VANESSA SEWARD

BEAUTY QUEEN Why we should all see ourselves in Zendaya

TRY THIS BRAIDED PONY

At Hervé Léger’s spring show, the hair look was “angelic, ethereal and dreamy,” according to Orlando Pita, who created a braided bang perfect for festival season.

1. Make a deep side part and apply defining cream to the front section.

2. French braid along the hairline and behind the ear. Gather loose hair and secure in a pony.

3. Pull out a few face-framing wisps. As Pita puts it, “The look has control with the braid, but the little bits represent fluidity.”

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If your skin flushes red or stings, look for mine ra l s u n s c re e n w i t h zinc oxide or titanium dioxide (chemical UV f i l t e r s c a n i r r i t a t e) .

If you get greasy on the nose and forehead but have dry patches on cheeks, look for a light lotion texture, not a cream.

Flaky, tight skin likes alcohol-free products with softening emollients. Try a moisturizing cream SPF, or even a rich body sunscreen.

To dodge the grease slick, go for light textures, mineral SPF, powder sunscreens or formulas with mattifying ingredients.

PAULA’S CHOICE SKINCARE CALM REDNESS RELIEF SPF 30 MOISTURIZER, $36, PAULASCHOICE.COM

COPPERTONE CLEARLY SHEER SPF 30, $9, DRUGSTORES

JOSH ROSEBROOK NUTRIENT DAY CREAM WITH SPF 30, $75, THEDETOXMARKET.CA

SEPHORA COLLECTION 8HR MATTIFYING MOISTURIZER SUNSCREEN SPF 20, $29, SEPHORA.CA

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If you have few breakouts and no sensitivity choose the texture you like best—even an SPF for face and body.

GARNIER OMBRELLE ULTRA LIGHT ADVANCED WEIGHTLESS FACE LOTION SPF 60, $18, DRUGSTORES

Topical or oral acne meds make skin photosen sitive—more reason to use SPF. Look for “noncomedogenic” sunscreens with stable mineral filters.

SKINCEUTICALS PHYSICAL MATTE UV DEFENSE SPF 50, $44, MEDI-SPAS

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COLOUR ME RAD

It would have been easier to bet on a Kylie-Tyga wedding than guess that London fashion mainstay Ted Baker would take a minimalist design direction. The brand is, after all, a champion of flower prints, ladylike silhouettes and everything pastel. But its new 30-piece Colour By Numbers capsule is focused on streamlined shapes and pared-down prints. The collection—nearly 10 years in the making—includes nautical-esque jumpsuits, toneon-tone slip dresses and modest block heels, making desk-to-dinner dressing a cinch. But fret not: The brand’s whimsical garden-party frocks aren’t going anywhere. It’s all about balance, you know? —Veronica Saroli

Clockwise from left: Natasha chills midtrek; textiles at a Lima craft market; an Amazonian bloom; meeting Brazil nut processor Yudith.

THE NOSE

Leanne MacPhail, founder of the Hitchhiker Lemonade Company THE SCENT

Biotherm Eau Soleil, $56 (100 mL), biotherm.ca

TRAVEL DIARY

LIPSTICK JUNGLE How one beauty ed fared in the wilds of the Amazon

THE NOTES

Orange and lemon essence, aquatic accords, sandalwood THE VERDICT

“It smells a little nostalgic, like the summer, around a campfire with a cocktail. It’s fun and light—a nice fresh, crisp, clean smell.

Our original lemonade is my grandmother’s recipe from the 1800s, and it also contains oranges and lemons.”

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On the eve of its 40th this ye a r, th e B o dy S h o p set itself a #lifegoal: to be the most ethical and sustaina b l e g l o b a l b u s i n e s s by 2020. To see first-hand the ripple effect fair trade has on communities and natural resources, I’m journeying deep into the Peruvian Amazon jungle, where the beauty giant sources brazil nut oil for over 250 of its products.

My first night is a pit stop in Lima, dotted with hip districts and colourful craft markets.

The next morning, I hop on a puddle jumper flight to Puerto Maldonado, which borders Bolivia and Brazil. Stepping onto the tarmac, I’m hit with thick humidity and the scents of d e nse rainfo re s t . O n e bumpy bus ride and river-

boat journey later, I make it to Posadas Amazonas Ecolodge. The airy thatched-roof structure allows for wideopen views of the brazil nut trees towering above and Day-Glo butterflies. My room has only three walls, so I lie in bed under a mosquito net in the pitch dark listening to monkey calls (there’s no electricity, let alone WiFi, after 10

p.m.). Up at 4 a.m., I hike foggily in my rain boots through mud puddles to a wooden catamaran. The breathtaking sunrise makes the pre-dawn wake-up hella worth it. We sail around calm Tres Chimbadas Lake spotting river otters and giant guinea-piglike capybaras. Next stop: Candela, a non-profit brazil nut processing plant, where I m e e t Yu d i t h C h i n c h ay Chumbe, who’s taking advantage of the fair trade collective’s flexible work hours to study for a master’s degree.

At the indigenous brazil nut trading communit y Lago Valencia, I trek through the jungle to see how the nuts are collected from the forest floor. Loose-fitting pants are my friend—mozzies bite through leggings—and my stashable rain jacket comes to the rescue in a downpour (it’s called a rainforest for a reason). Then it’s back on the boat for a five-hour return trip in blazing sun (hello, SPF!). Trekking through the Amazon is no walk in the park, but it is the trip of lifetime. Just pack accordingly— seriously. —Natasha Bruno

THE BODY SHOP PIÑITA COLADA BODY BUTTER, $21, THEBODYSHOP.CA. S’WELL WATER BOTTLE, $45, INDIGO.CA. HERSCHEL BACKPACK, $80, HERSCHELSUPPLY.CA. HUNTER BOOTS, $170, HUNTERBOOTS.COM.

TED BAKER COLOUR BY NUMBERS COLLECTION, $195 TO $585, TEDBAKER.COM

INSIDER TRADING

Lock down your festival essentials—on the campground, products are power.

A useful guide? The prison politics in Orange Is the New Black, which premieres June 17 on Netflix. Take notes and trade up.

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THE AMATEUR NOSE An artisanal lemonademaker sniffdrives a citrusy fragrance

LOOKBOOK

ARTIST: ALUNAGEORGE

Aluna Francis, the electro twosome’s frontwoman, looks damn good in the Alexander-Wang-esque, ’90s skater-punk vibe.

ARTIST: LANA DEL REY

If you’re faced with a collection of vintage negligees, baseball jackets and art deco earrings, you’re probably in Lana Del Rey’s trailer.

FEST DRESSED

A show of hands from those who are tired of the obligator y flower crown, floor-length fringe and culturally appropriated festival garb?

We thought so. With the season in full swing, we’re taking style cues from the reasons you’re happy to trudge through muddy grounds and wait in hour-long porta-potty lines: the headliners.

ALUNA

SWATCH WATCH, $100, SWATCH.CA. REBECCA TAYLOR DRESS, $380, REBECCATAYLOR.COM. PIERRE HARDY SHOES, $895, SSENSE.COM. BENCH DRESS, $79, BENCH.CA. VANS BAG, $45, VANS.CA. LULULEMON HAT, $38, LULULEMON.COM. DIESEL JEANS, $185, DIESEL, YORKDALE SHOPPING CENTRE

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TUNE UP

We’re partnering with WayHome and we want you to join us!

We’re giving away a pair of tickets on Twitter every Friday at 10 a.m. Look for #FestivalFriday and RT for your chance to win.

(Guys, it’s going to be major.)

ARTIST: HAIM

The sisters Haim have that California steeze on lockdown: breezy crop tops, weathered denim and New Age jewels.

LANA

LADY GREY EARRINGS, $186, 6 BY GEE. GUESS JACKET, $98, GUESS.CA. LINDBERG SUNGLASSES, $535, JOSEPHSON.CA. TOPSHOP DRESS, $120, THEBAY.COM. SOPHIA WEBSTER SHOES, $450, HUDSON’S BAY. BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA TOP, $129, SKIRT, $145, SHOPBIRDSOFNORTHAMERICA.COM

HAIM

EDDIE BORGO NECKLACE, $360, LAC + CO. LACOSTE SHOES, $140, SHOEME.CA. MOTHER TOP, $125, MOTHERDENIM.COM. CLUB MONACO TOP, $160, PANTS, $190, CLUBMONACO.CA. PAULE KA BAG, $600, PAULEKA.COM. THOMAS SABO RING, $105, THOMASSABO. COM. NUDIE JEANS JACKET, $225, NUDIEJEANS.COM

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Her beauty approach

“I love simplicity: bright eyes, beautiful skin and an easy lip.”

“I think now it’s just about being authentic, telling a sincere story of who you are. Trends should be about expressing who you are, not your driving force.”

Creative inspo

The designer behind the sundresses of our dreams has teamed up with Sephora to design a beauty collection after her bohemian, world-travelling heart. There are manuka-honeyinfused lip glosses, FSC-certified-sustainable-wood-handled brushes, a fair-trade shea-butter all-over balm and organic cotton canvas travel kits in Hoffman’s signature Maristar print.

MARA HOFFMAN FOR SEPHORA COLLECTION BRUSH SET, $80, COMPACT MIRROR, $20, FOLDOVER CLUTCH, $53, LIPGLOSS, $35 (SET OF 5), SEPHORA.CA (AVAILABLE IN JULY)

Spirit animals

“A horse, a bird, a snake and Larry David.”

HEAD AND SHOULDERS Introducing your next summer staple: the off-the-shoulder top AT THE OFFICE

ELIZABETH AND JAMES, $350, REVOLVE.COM

LE CHÂTEAU, $50, LECHATEAU.COM

ZARA, $40, ZARA.COM

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GONE FE S TIVAL-ING

REBECCA MINKOFF, $165, SAKS.COM

CHRISTOPHE SAUVAT COLLECTION, $250, SHOPBOP.COM

AMERICAN EAGLE, $53, AE.COM

BRUNCH-APPROVED

EVER NEW, $90, EVER NEW STORES

EXPRESS, $40, EXPRESS.COM

MAISON RABIH KAYROUZ, $1,220, FARFETCH.COM

LIGHTEN UP 5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT BLEACHED BROWS K e n d a l l J e n n e r, Chanel Iman and Cara Delevingne have all rocked bleached brows. The no-brow brow may seem more suited to supermodels than mere mortals, but this otherworldly look is seriously cool.

Here’s what you need to know if you want to take the plunge.

1. GO TO A PRO “You could lose your eyesight by using the wrong kind of bleach near your eyes, and if you leave it for too long, the hairs could fall out,” says Maribeth Madron, Maybelline New York’s eyebrow specialist, who suggests lightening brows by just a shade or two. “When I lighten eyebrows professionally, I might put bleach on for one minute to soften the colour and add a highlighted look.”

2. BLONDES WILL HAVE MORE FUN “The more iciness you have in your hair, the more attractive it will be when your eyebrows are lightened,” says makeup artist Victoria Radford, owner of Radford studio in Yorkville. “If you have any warmth in your hair and then you take out the warmth in your eyebrows, it looks like you did a paint-by-numbers.”

3. BLEACH CAN HIDE YOUR REGROWTH “If you’re blonde and trying to grow your eyebrows back in and they look really choppy,

it’s a great way to hide the regrowth,” says Radford.

4. ONCE YOU BLEACH, YOU CAN’T GO BACK “You can try to put the brown back, but it’s always going to look different,” cautions Radford. Madron agrees. “Once they’ve been lightened and you dye them again, if you go to the beach, they’re going to turn red. Just like hair highlights go brassy, your brows will too. Usually you have to wait a full growth cycle of about four months to come back to your natural colour.”

5. BALANCE BLEACHED BROWS WITH MAKEUP “When you mute your eyebrows, you need to make something else pop,” says Radford, advising a bold lipstick or smoky eye.

—Julia LeConte If you’re not brave enough to bleach, fake it with makeup—just use a lighter pomade or gel.

RADFORD BROW TINT IN BLONDE LITES, $29, VICTORIARADFORD. COM. MAYBELLINE NEW YORK BROW DRAMA POMADE CRAYON IN BLONDE, $12, DRUGSTORES. BENEFIT 3D BROWTONES EYEBROW ENHANCER IN LIGHT/ MEDIUM, $30, BENEFITCOSMETICS.COM

BLAKE LIVELY

5 M I N U T E S W IT H M A R A H O F F M A N

“I travel as much as I can. I have one major trip a year and then a couple little ones in Europe, South America, Morocco. I go where I can find textiles, culture and indigenous art. Travel keeps it going for me.”

PHOTOGRAPHY: PAUL WEEKS (DUDE RULES); SONYA VAN HEYNINGEN (HOFFMAN PRODUCTS); PETER STIGTER (BROWS EXCEPT PERRY); GETTY IMAGES (BLACK TIE CELEBS, PERRY);

Fashion philosophy

LOOKBOOK

Isabel Marant’s “I own a yacht” uniform.

BUY NOW

What the cool girls are keeping clean from Ports 1961.

DUDE RULES

Boss bomber jackets have been cropping up on Hollywood’s hottest dudes, including male model Lucky Blue Smith and forever bae Ryan Gosling. Now it’s time to snag one for yourself.

The ultra-slick, embroidered version at left is technically found in the men’s section, but that’s never stopped us from scoring a lookat-me piece.

DIESEL JACKET, $440, DIESEL.COM

BLACK TIE, BABY

VICTORIA BECKHAM

BARBARA PALVIN

More wedding invites in your inbox than stars in the sky? We can’t promise an open bar or a DJ who doesn’t totally suck, but with these red-carpet-inspired picks, we can guarantee you’ll be the best-dressed guest.

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FROM LEFT: EXPRESS JUMPSUIT, $85, EXPRESS. COM. CAITLIN POWER TOP, $195, PANTS, $295, CAITLINPOWER.COM. THOMAS WYLDE DRESS, $1,795, THOMASWYLDE.COM

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A total whiteout at Hervé Léger.

ALL WHITE, ALL WHITE, ALL WHITE

TEST DRIVE

LIGHT IT UP Be brave, act rich, wear head-to-toe white “That looks dangerous,” my mom I feel great. I feel different. I feel rich. says when I come down the stairs.

The decadence of white clothing I am, after all, wearing layer upon lies in investing in that which will fresh layer of white: snowy Acne not last. Historically the season in jeans, a light-as-a-cloud Filippa which it was appropriate to wear K button-down, pristine Maison whites was finite, too. “White isn’t Kitsune sneaks. You know you’re strictly a seasonal colour anymore,” bourgeois when sporting pale denim Sasha Weltman, manager at Toronto’s is what passes for danger, Want Apothecary, says, but the world does feel passing me a pile of crisp threatening whilst you’re white poplins. Weltman in whites, what with its also explains that the diabolical pasta sauces and all-white look relies on layruinous lipstick smears. ering different shades of This season, designers pale to “add depth” to the like Givenchy, Tome and outfit. “And adding a white Ralph Lauren sent white outbutton-down shirt or boyfits sailing down runways, all friend jean brings a touch ready for a boat trip along of masculinity to what the Sardinian coast. is considered a soft and I, however, am rushing feminine trend.” out to a writing class at U I do feel feminine—but of T, accidentally dropping I might look like a sailor. photocopied handouts on “You look like you’re on the sidewalk en route. This your way to a yacht club,” seems entirely inappropriate someone remarks at the given my ensemble—haste end of class. Instead, I head and clumsiness are the home. It’s late and I’m hunenemy of luxury, and this gry, but I avoid consorting head-to-toe white outfit has with any messy snacks until a date with a Corsica-bound my clothes are restored to jet, not a classroom. the safety of the closet. And But as I approach the for a last few moments, I university, I realize I feel revel in my breezy look, in 1-01 BABATON fresh and put together, like the fantasy and (white) lie DRESS, $195, ARITZIA.COM. the kind of person who FRANCESCO RUSSO that I have a wardrobe full SHOES, $1,165, owns a catamaran; the kind of summer-weight whites— NET-A-PORTER. COM. JUDITH & who lets other people worry CHARLES PANTS, and a bank account deeply $275, JUDITHANDabout the tedium of laundry. in the black. —Olivia Stren CHARLES.COM 17

Dani’s verdict: “The frayed ends on this pair made me a skinny-jean convert. I kept it feeling summery by layering on a couple of wear-with-almosteverything suede chokers.”

LEVI’S JACKET, $90, JEANS, $108, LEVI.CA.

Photography by May Truong

In honour of July 1, we asked Dani Keko-Aranilla, our super-cute, super-smart beauty intern—and, basically, a national treasure—to style three fresh takes on the Canadian tuxedo

WE THE NORTH

THE TUX: DARK WASH JACKET AND SKINNIES

TOPSHOP JEANS, $90, THEBAY.COM. JOE FRESH JACKET, $39, JOEFRESH.COM

TEST DRIVE OUR INTERNS TAKE BEAUT Y LOOKS FROM SUMMER BLOCKBUSTERS FOR A SPIN

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STEPHANIE CHOO, EDITORIAL INTERN FLICK: THE NEON DEMON

SARAH SAID, WEB INTERN FLICK: SUICIDE SQUAD

“I was nervous, but when I saw it, I was surprised by how cute and fun it was.

I caught a few people staring at my face on the street, and some guy even asked me if he could have one. Bizarre.”

“The experience made me feel like Avril Lavigne in her ‘What the Hell’ video and had me browsing amazon.ca for my own hair-chalk kit.”

RECOLLECTIONS MULTICOLOR NEON ENAMEL DOTS, $8, CANADA.MICHAELS.CA

REVLON PROFESSIONAL NUTRI COLOR CREME IN 005 AND 009, $15 EACH, CHATTERS.CA

THE CHALLENGE TREND NOTE

THE TUX: TANK AND HIGH-WAISTED FLARES

THE TUX: WRAP DRESS AND CROPPED SKINNIES

Dani’s verdict: “I pretty much live in high-waisted culottes, so styling these felt like second nature.

Paired with a metallic heel and bandana scarf, this look is low-keydinner-date worthy.”

Dani’s verdict: “Wearing this dress as a top over cropped jeans is superplayful—exactly why I added cherry red patent boots and cat-eye frames.”

BANANA REPUBLIC DRESS, $185, BANANAREPUBLIC. CA. GAP JEANS, $80, GAPCANADA.CA

GAP TOP, $55, GAPCANADA.CA. OLD NAVY JEANS, $45, OLDNAVY.CA

MOTHER JEANS, $225, MOTHERDENIM.COM. COURTSHOP DRESS, $185, THE FUTURE OF FRANCES WATSON

EXPRESS JEANS, $60, EXPRESS.COM. GUESS TOP, $69, GUESS.CA

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+ ALOISA MACEDONIO, ART INTERN FLICK: ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS “My electric purple eye was a lot more wearable than I thought since I don’t wear much eyeshadow. As my day went on, I felt more powerful and confident.”

CLÉ DE PEAU BEAUTÉ POWDER EYE COLOR SOLO IN 203, $60, HOLT RENFREW

TEST DRIVE STAFFERS REVEAL THEIR SUMMER HAIR MAKEOVERS

NATASHA BRUNO, ASSOCIATE BEAUTY EDITOR

The look: Box braids The pro: Melody Victor, JouJou Hair Studio “It was love at first hair flip, and I left with a travel-ready, protective hairstyle that required only daily oiling to keep it looking perfect.”

ORGANIC ROOT STIMULATOR OLIVE OIL SHEEN SPRAY, $5, SALLYBEAUTY.COM

TEXT: JILLIAN VIEIRA (FASHION) AND NATASHA BRUNO (BEAUTY). HAIR AND MAKEUP: JODI URICHUK FOR PLUTINO GROUP. (EXCEPT BRUNO); ANIYA NANDY (BRUNO). PHOTOGRAPHY: JACLYN LOCKE (BRUNO)

The world is finally in on what we’ve always known: Canadian fashion is where it’s at. The proof? Besides our First Lady’s homegrown style causing a major uptick in international attention and an LVMH Prize nom being awarded to brand-new-buttotally-bomb Toronto designer Vejas, our supposed uniform— the Canadian tuxedo—saw a resurgence for pre-fall. Headto-denim looks showed up at Givenchy with slick, Westernlike topstitching, as a ponchoplus-cuffed-jeans combo at See by Chloé and in the form of cutesy, patch-flecked pieces at Sonia Rykiel. Oh, Canada, you rule.

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AMBER HICKSON, DESIGNER

The look: Taylor Swift’s Coachella platinum do The pro: Roger Medina, Garnier Hair Expert, Brennen Demelo Studio “I feel like I could legit be Tay-Tay (if I was six inches taller). My hair has natural texture, and the perfect amount of root is exposed.”

GARNIER OLIA PERMANENT BLEACH SUPERBLONDES EXTREME, $14, DRUGSTORES

LAURA DE CARUFEL, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

The look: Golden balayage highlights The pro: Matthew Collins, co-owner of Brennen Demelo Studio “I love how natural it looks, and the face-framing blonde pieces really brighten my skin—the perfect combo for the carefree days of summer.”

L’ORÉAL PROFESSIONNEL TECNI.ART METALLIC GLOSS SHINE AND DEFINITION WAX, $21, SALONS

+ EMILY SKUBLICS, FASHION INTERN FLICK: X-MEN APOCALYPSE “Neon pink is the total opposite of my usual deep berry red. I felt like a different person. The cashier at my grocer even returned my smile for the first time ever!”

NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP PLUSH GEL LIPSTICK IN KARMA KISS-RED PINK, $9, NYXCOSMETICS.CA

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FIRST PERSON

RIPE FOR A CHANGE

Tania Dupon-Martinez gets a couple things off her chest just in time for summer Photography by Kristy Wright I’m going to the beach this summer. I’m going to drive to Tobermory and go cliff jumping. I’m going to visit Port Stanley, Grand Bend and Bayfield and swim in the sun. I’ve lived a bikini-less life, but now, at 26, I’m leaving behind that crazy one-piece tan.

When you have E-cup breasts, as I did, you’re very exposed in a bikini— it doesn’t hold you in (like, at all) and it also leaves you open to objectifying comments. In university, the club culture came with a specific way of dressing, and even if I wasn’t showing lots of skin, I often felt super-uncomfortable. (In hindsight, I’m happy I gravitated toward the art scene.)

Then there’s the back pain. I’m a florist, which is awesome, but it’s also very labour-intensive. I took Tylenol every four hours to deal with chronic aches.

I lost weight and exercised to build up certain muscles. Nothing worked—big breasts just run in my family. Then my

doctor asked if I would consider getting a breast reduction.

My mom was hesitant because I’d have to go under anaesthetic. I was hesitant because I want to have kids and I would love to breastfeed, which can be tricky after surgery. I considered the cons and weighed them against what I was dealing with every day. After about a year, I was approved by OHIP and slated for surgery. I was nervous—I’d never had surgery for anything, even a broken bone— but also because I was going to wake up and live a huge change I couldn’t undo.

I had to take a full six weeks off after the procedure— there was pain, and I was definitely going out of my mind. The whole experience made me reflect on what women go through, how our bodies are treated in public spaces. I wondered, “Am I the only one who feels this way?”

I thought when I was recovering that I would wear plunging necklines all the

“I’M ACTUALLY ENJOYING SHOPPING FOR BIKINIS. IT’S AMAZING NOT TO HIDE BEHIND CLOTHES ANYMORE.”

time, but it turns out I’m still the same person. A year ago, I was vintage shopping and I found this floral shirt that I loved, which fit perfectly except for the button at the chest. I bought it anyway because the price was right, and I thought, “Well, you never know.” Now I’m a 34B and that floral shirt fits perfectly.

Even crazier? I’m actually enjoying shopping for bikinis. It’s amazing not to hide behind clothes anymore, to be able to put my shoulders back and meet the world.

My partner was away on a trip for a few months when I went in for surgery.

It was kind of hilarious when he got back because so much had changed. We were catching up on everything, but also I was like, “Hey! I have new boobs!” Your partner should embrace your body in any form, so I wasn’t too worried about that.

In fact, it was almost a reassurance like, “You’re okay with my scars? Okay, you can stick around for a little longer.”

The scarring is actually going away— but it hasn’t bothered me. It’s a reminder of how life is crazy. Bodies take on different forms and, over time, bodies change.

And right now it’s easier to breathe.

—As told to Kathryn Hudson

N E E D A C U T E S U I T T H AT AC T U A L LY F I T S ?

Head to one of the specialty swim stores in Toronto that cater to every cup size

THE UPTOWN GEM

THE MIDTOWN FAVE

THE DOWNTOWN LIFESAVER

THE EAST END PLAYER

Melmira (33 19 Yonge St.) of fers hard-core swimsuit fitting: It doesn’t display any merchandise or use a tape measure. Instead, staff opt for a personal approach that involves tea service and an in-store seamstress to find a swimsuit that works for your shape and size.

Sandpipers’ (87 Yorkville Ave.) mission is to bring glam swimwear to Toronto. Since it features different styles designed to suit every body type under the summer sun, you can pick up a string bikini or a turtleneck one-piece. While you’re there, grab a sun hat and beach cover-up.

Brava Boutique (25 King St. W.) is all about innovative tech and luxe fabrics that are brought in from Europe.

The boutique’s swimwear offers the same support and lift as a good bra, and everyone on staff is trained as a fit stylist. Also, it opens at 8 a.m. for crunch-time shopping.

The owners of Beachwear Unlimited (5867 Leslie St.) have almost 40 years of experience, so they know the importance of a good fit. The store specializes in expert fitting to make sure everyone finds their ideal size, cut and fabric. Bonus: It’s attached to a bra store. #twofer

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BEAUTY ADVENTURE

WINDOWS TO THE SEOUL Beauty boutiques fill entire streets in Myeongdong, Seoul

Rani Sheen’s trip to the beauty capital of the world blew her mind—and totally transformed her skincare routine I’m standing in the middle of a bustling pedestrian-only street in Myeongdong, a Seoul shopping district, and there are beauty shops as far as the eye can see: I spy come-hither displays of cushion compacts, tables covered with sheet masks and cardboard cut-outs of shiny-cheeked K-pop boy bands hawking cosmetics to their rabid fans.

S E O U L B E AU T Y L E S S O N S Cosmetic trends rule this city. These are the ones that cannot be ignored 24

SPF IS NON-NEGOTIABLE There’s a reason the BB cream trend hit huge in Korea—it’s basically a very palatable way to wear sunscreen, with skincare benefits and a tint—because no Korean woman would be caught dead without SPF.

The women I pass on the street (and most men) are snail extract serums (snails aren’t harmed, just clearly regular patrons—their brows are groomed followed around for their trails), three-step and full, their lips are ever so slightly tinted and pore-cleansing nose strips, sponge-tipped suntheir skin is incredibly glowy, the light reflecting screens that cool the skin by two degrees, tiny foam rollers for applying foundation and cushion madly off cheekbones, foreheads and noses.

In Canada, I definitely qualify as a beauty compacts for every possible skin type. I squeeze junkie. I “art-direct” my manicures, get excited out a blob of the Jeju Volcanic Lava mask, made about mineral SPF and am no with soil from Jeju Island, and marvel at its jellystranger to serum. But here, the like texture, the way it heats up to excavate pores fact that I mask only once a week and the brush head that massages the product makes me a basic. “Sometimes deep into the skin. Around me, customers fill Canadians don’t even use cleans- their baskets with 10-packs of sheet masks and ing foams; they just use water to leave with bulging bags. Many of them are tourwash their face. Eyeliner—they ists from other parts of Asia, who visit Seoul to would just soak a towel and rub it restock their bathroom cabinets. off!” says Jin Ahn, the Face Shop’s I’m assured that if I came back in a month, the global training manager, in horror. store shelves would be entirely restocked with “They think skincare is washing new wonder emulsions and even more adorably and cream. We need to educate shaped lip balms, because Korean customers them that there’s more.” aren’t loyal to their liner or moisturizer—they’re There’s a whole lot more, actu- always looking for the next big thing. “If you go to ally. In recent years, the Korean Zara, you don’t want to see last season’s dresses, 12-step skincare approach has you want to see something new,” says Ahn. “And attracted growing interyoung girls don’t want to see Mom’s est across the world— cream. We’re always on the lookout though spending that for something young.” long at the sink is still Young, in this case, is a eupheunfathomable to many mism for affordable, and the Face of us in North AmeriShop is definitely that. The brand, ca’s too-busy-to-eat-letwhich is owned by tech giant LG, alone-exfoliate culture. opened its first Myeongdong store Korea’s near obsessive Browsing shelves of the in 2003 and made its name with focus on hydration and latest K-beauty delights in $1 sheet masks. “It was one of the the Face Shop’s flagship. the prevention of the first ‘beauty shops,’ and they’ve appearance of aging has its appeal, done a really good job,” says Charlotte Cho, though, especially when sun expo- Korean-American founder of sokoglam.com, the sure and dehydration are starting K-skincare blog and e-store. “I find it really good to make their mark. quality, even though it’s such a great price point.

Clearly, I need to go shop- People can be skeptical about that, but labour is ping. I step into the Face Shop’s cheaper in Korea and it’s a hard-working, competiflower-filled flagship and browse tive environment, so that’s why the prices are low. the shelves in wonder. There are But there is a markup when you ship it out west.”

WE ALL NEED AN ESSENCE Think of essences as liquid hydrators—they sink into cleansed skin before heavier emulsions and lotions are applied overtop to seal in moisture. Hair essences, like toners for your hair, are also popular.

POWDER IS THE ENEMY Everyone’s skin in Seoul is downright dewy, from teenage girls to TV talk show hosts to middle-aged restaurateurs— even their noses. Blotting paper can be used if necessary, but powder is distinctly uncool.

LIP LINER IS LAME Forget Kylie’s Lip Kit—the gradient lip is king in Seoul. Liner (or any colour that touches the edge of the mouth) is seen as extremely aging, so most girls use only a dab of coral or pink tint in the middle of their lips, leaving the rest bare.

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W H AT IT ’ S LIKE TO… TH AT K- P O P LI F E

HAVE A HIGH-END FACIAL AOA debuted its single “Good Luck” in May, amid a controversy over one member messing up a Korean historical figure’s name.

EXID—which stands for Exceed in Dreaming— scored a hit with its recent single “Hot Pink.”

Sample lyric: “I like the way u pink it.”

SHOPPING LIST

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HOLIKA HOLIKA BOUNCING PETIT BB CREAM, $12, HOLIKAHOLIKA.CA

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THE FACE SHOP INK GEL STICKS IN BABY ORANGE AND PINK SHOCK, $15, THE FACE SHOP (AVAILABLE IN JULY)

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THE FACE SHOP HYDRO CUSHION BLUSH IN PLUM CUSHION, $15, THE FACE SHOP

4. CLARIFYING MASK

8. CLEANSING FOAM

THE FACE SHOP JEJU VOLCANIC LAVA MASK, $15, THE FACE SHOP

5. MOISTURIZER

TONY MOLY PANDA’S DREAM MAGIC CREAM, $18, URBANOUTFITTERS. COM

BROWS MUST BE STRAIGHT Arched brows are thought to be harsh and aging, so full, fluffy, straightened brows (filled in under the arch and extended at the tip into a squared-off shape) are the ideal. Brow pencils, powders and gels fly off shelves.

At the serene flagship spa of high-end skincare line Sulwhasoo, the highlight of my facial was a rubberized mask that was spread over my entire face—including my closed eyes—and left to jell before being peeled off to reveal soothed and dewy skin. Layer after glorious layer of essences, serums and lotions followed, each applied with firm massage techniques. Afterwards, I was led to a fully stocked makeup station to prepare for re-entry into the world. sulwhasoo.com

GET YOUR MAKEUP DONE

3. CUSHION BLUSH

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NEOGEN CEREAL REAL FRESH FOAM CLEANSER, $24, SOKOGLAM.COM

9. EYE GEL

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AMORE PACIFIC MOISTURE BOUND EYE GEL, $95, HOLTRENFREW.COM

6. SERUM

10. ESSENCE

SULWHASOO CAPSULIZED GINSENG FORTIFYING SERUM, $206, NORDSTROM. COM

THE FACE SHOP MANGO SEED RADIANCE ESSENCE, $32, THEFACESHOP.CA

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ERBORIAN SOLID CLEANSING OIL, $49, SEPHORA.CA

LANEIGE WATER BANK SOOTHING GEL MASK, $31, SEPHORA.CA

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A Snap of my “sad K-pop star” makeup look; bracelet nails from Unistella; a golden sheet mask makes for a good selfie.

Plush Gangnam salon Avenue Juno is a magnet for K-pop stars and brides. My makeup artist patted in three layers of skincare with her palms before even touching makeup, then stippled on sheer cushion compact base mixed with foundation. Blush went high on my cheeks, liner was applied with a brush to elongate my lids, and two shades of lip colour gave me a gradient lip. The effect was far from vampy—I felt fresh and bright. avenuejuno.com

HAVE A BLOWOUT

I spent my visit to JennyHouse salon in Gangnam alongside a reality star turned rapper and an actor in a police drama. The salon specializes in digital perms for beachy waves, but I went for a simple blowout. My stylist’s technique was nextlevel—while holding a round brush, he twisted his wrist over and back for bends, not curls. jennyhouse.co.kr

HAVE A GINSENG TREATMENT

SEOUL STYLE

LASHES CAN’T BE TOO CURLY The Korean hack to lash curling: Take an orange stick, hold it over a lighter until the end is blackened, then press it against mascaraed lashes to curl and separate them. Seriously, don’t try this at home.

STEVE J & YONI P

The city’s young designers have mastered offbeat streetwear

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The Face Shop expanded into Canada in 2013 and now has 35 stores that launch 60 new products a month. The pace of innovation is mind-boggling, so, while in Seoul, I make a science-geek pilgrimage to see the process in action at a lab in the city’s outskirts. Here, 700 researchers are tasked with figuring out how to concoct the latest and greatest—I would kill to attend their monthly brainstorms. I nosily ask what’s in the pipeline and get to touch a prototype of a super-thin bio-cell sheet mask made of fermented coconut, which clings to the skin so nourishing ingredients absorb better. A researcher wearing a Peter-Pan-collared dress under her lab coat demonstrates how an oil-in-water emulsion is made. I’m distracted by her gradient lip colour, subtle liner and dewy skin—even the scientists here are cool.

By the end of my trip, I’m sheetmasking nightly and using an essence—a liquid hydrator that goes on right after cleansing—twice a day. I wear a moisturizing mask on the long flight home and arrive looking like I’ve just had a minifacial. Now, weeks later, my jet lag has faded but I’m still double cleansing religiously, layering on serum, gel-cream and tinted SPF and using a cushion compact for sheer, luminous coverage. I don’t sit down to watch Netflix without first masking up. I’ve never put this much emphasis on moisture; the error of my ways is now clear. My complexion is bright and calm and so soft. My routine takes a while, certainly, but the more time I spend on skincare, the less I spend on makeup, since I don’t need as much. The only real drawback is that a bottle or jar almost tumbles to its death every time I open my overstuffed bathroom cabinet. But unless I actually drown in a tidal wave of product, it seems a small price to pay. After all, I’m an international beauty junkie now.

TWICE is as manufactured as it gets, composed of nine winners of the 2015 reality show Sixteen.

LID SURGERY IS STILL A THING Double-eyelid surgery is still popular, and tourists come from across Asia to have it done, along with face shaping to reduce roundness. One building in Gangnam houses seven different clinics.

Supercharged antioxidant ginseng is a hero ingredient in Korea, used in everything from teas to candies. At ginseng company Cheongkwanjang’s tranquil spa, the all-ginseng body treatment starts with a foot soak as you sip ginseng tea, then moves to a bed for a blissful oil massage, hot tummy compresses and a facial and lymph node massage (including breasts; prudes beware). The last step: vigorous, almost gymnastic stretching. spag.co.kr

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Unistella salon, tucked away in the steep alleys of Cheongdamdong, is home to my favourite Insta-manicurist, Eun Kyung Park, who invented the “broken glass manicure,” to mimic an abalone shell. I went for “bracelet nails,” another Park invention, which uses pieces of thread strung with tiny metal rings or studs. Be prepared to pay over $100 for a gel mani. unistella.com To find more Seoul beauty hot spots, go to visitkorea.or.kr

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Opposite page: A ladylike ribbon doubles as a choker, while a traditionally sweet floral print contains multitudes.

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Models Annesta Duodu and Britney Bentick met at a casting for a Toronto runway show a couple of years ago. Duodu says they bonded over vintage shopping; Bentick says it was food. Either way, the full-time students are now buds who share duds. Duodu describes her summer style as “edgy and masculine,” while Bentick says her look is “girly, androgynous.”

Whatever you call it, it’s as hot as summer pavement.

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“I’m all about White Freeze cocktails when I’m feeling girly. Almost no one knows what they are: raspberry SourPuss liqueur, banana liqueur and Sprite.” —Britney “I love riding my bike down the cool paths around the Don River.”

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“The best patio is at Poetry Jazz Cafe (224 Augusta Ave.). It has such a cool vibe at night.” —Annesta

The air is sticky; shoulders are bare; the Ex is going to do something crazy to a doughnut. What a time to be alive! So jump on your bike, get some wind in your hair and celebrate summer in the 6ix with us

“I’m ride or die for all the iconic stores in Toronto: Kops Records (229 Queen St. W.), the Condom Shack (231 Queen St. W.) and Adrenaline (239 Queen St. W.), where I got my first tattoo.” —Britney

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BLAZING TRACKS

Electropop duo Milk & Bone can’t get enough of Drake’s “One Dance.” “It has such a crazy cool party vibe. We just feel like dancing to it all night. Go, Drizzy, go!”

We love: “Water Water” by Humans; “Miracle” by Darcys

Patio season = hangover season, so master the morning after Boasting Toronto’s first selfie room—although isn’t every room a selfie room these days?— Doomie’s (1263 Queen St. W.), the L.A.-based resto, offers vegan twists on burgers and diner classics.

Caplansky’s Deli opened a Jewish delicatessenslash-eatery in Yorkville (156 Cumberland St.) in May, rapidly bringing down the ratio of small dogs to large sandwiches in the area.

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At midnight on my 20th birthday, I watched lightning strike the CN Tower. It was one of those perfect moments. A boy held an umbrella over me while the warm rain fell, and that symbol of Toronto became the epicentre of one of those swollen, relentless, amazing summer storms—a literal lightning rod for all the energy and excitement of a heady summer night.

Both the birthday and the boy are long gone, but summer in Toronto remains one of my favourite things in the world. I visit friends in London every spring, but I always make sure to be back by early July because I can’t bear the thought of missing the otherworldly nights that follow our blazing hot days, when the air is still and everything inside and outside of you feels like the exact same temperature. Every year it feels—magically, ridiculously—like summer might not happen, like we might be trapped in the cold grey of Canadian winter forever. Then the sun appears and brings us back to life like Bruce Springsteen pulling Courteney Cox on stage in the “Dancing in the Dark” video (minus the church basement dance moves). The population of Trinity Bellwoods explodes, thighs happen, the LCBO hurriedly moves all the rosé to the front of the store.

That first really warm day feels like our own annual citywide holiday, a time when Toronto can let go of its occasional chip-on-the-shoulder persona and get unselfconsciously goofy-happy.

A hot and sweaty Toronto is where I always want to be: I want to ride down an empty University Avenue in the wee hours of the morning on a second-hand bicycle, one shoe half full of blood, the breeze tousling my hair and cooling the sweat off my neck; I want to gather around a sky-high island bonfire and watch the light reflect off my friends’ faces and the black water, the air full of wood smoke and a panicked rush for the ferry in our future. I want to lie back on the south slope of Christie Pits Park, sun-blind, not quite touching the person beside me because it’s too hot, while the subway rumbles by below and makes the ground shiver beneath us.

These moments aren’t just empty nostalgia— they’re the lifeblood of the city. They’re a chance to unapologetically buy in to the idea, every year, that this year will be great, that all that shit that happened in the winter can be burned away by a summer sun.

I never saw lightning strike the CN Tower again, although apparently it happens a lot. But summer still casts a spell. The flush of heat wouldn’t have the same power if we didn’t have to slog through the slush and the cold. Summer is our makeup sex with the city, and well into September we sip Dark ’n Stormys on patios around town and swear we’ll never fight again.

Because summer is where our stories are conceived, our favourite memories. It’s our chance, every year, to fall in love with Toronto all over again.

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After breaking up with winter, Grace O’Connell falls for Toronto’s warm summer nights

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Blue raspberry slushie Lemon-lime slushie Fruit punch slushie 0.5 oz blue curaçao 1 oz lemon vodka 1 oz Campari Pour in blue raspberry slushie and blue curaçao, add lemon-lime slushie and lemon vodka, add fruit punch slushie and Campari, garnish with lemon wheel.

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Orange slushie Cream soda slushie 1.5 oz gin 1 oz Aperol 1 oz coconut cream Pour in coconut cream and top with a half cup of orange slushie. Add gin and Aperol; top with cream soda slushie.

Garnish with orange.

Torteria San Cosme (181 Baldwin St.) is a colourful throwback to a time when fish tacos were more than click bait. The Kensington spot serves up Mexican sandwiches and street food, so there’s plenty of melted queso to go around.

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TEXT: VERONISA SAROLI (PATIO SEASON, TRACKS AND READS); EMILY SKUBLICS (BE CHILL); RANI SHEEN (BEAUTY BEAT); KATHRYN HUDSON (ROAD TRIP)

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We Were Feminists Once by Andi Zeisler “It’s about the rebranding (and, in some senses, selling out) of feminism. I always love reading Zeisler because she’s got razor-sharp culture acumen. Currently on my bedside table is Rebecca Solnit’s Men Explain Things to Me. I’m a little late to it—it was released two years ago. It’s an elegant and highly informative analysis of contemporary gender politics.”

—Soraya Roberts, author of In My Humble Opinion: My So-Called Life (out in August)

Look At Me by Jennifer Egan “This is a fascinating, articulate and shadowy novel. It was written before Facebook, but it’s about the discomfort of image, and the stories we tell about ourselves. The protagonist is a model who’s had an accident, and her face has completely changed after reconstructive surgery. Reading it in 2016, knowing what we know now about social media, gives me goosebumps.” —Sarah Selecky, author of This Cake Is for the Party

The Sun & the Moon & the Rolling Stones by Rich Cohen “It tells the history of the greatest rock ’n’ rollers going, from one of my favourite pop culture historians. Right now I’m reading Makers and Takers by Rana Foroohar. It’s a stunning indictment by a worldclass business writer of how high finance has led us to low living and huge economic problems.” —David Sax, author of The Tastemakers

The Summer before the War

by Helen Simonson “One of the books I’m looking forward to reading this summer is Helen Simonson’s second novel; her first novel, Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand, was so charming and clever. I’ve seen her speak twice and I’m taken with how witty she is, both in person and in her written word.”

—Shilpi Somaya Gowda, author of The Golden Son and Secret Daughter

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nail that bike seat beauty beat 1. A hemp-infused treatment is your pool-parched hair’s tall glass of water.

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2. Start your day with a spray-on leave-in to ward off summer straw hair.

SUN BUM 3 IN 1 LEAVE-IN, $18, SHOPPERS DRUG MART

3. Matte highlighter is just what the sweaty-skin doctor ordered.

BENEFIT COSMETICS DANDELION SHY BEAM, $34, SEPHORA.CA

4. Let your nails be your sunniest accessory with this long-wearing polish.

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7. Hot nights need a hot scent that sizzles with bitter orange, fresh cypress and chestnut cream.

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8. SPF touch-ups: non-negotiable and now easier than ever with this tinted stick.

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9. Obliterate industrial-strength waterproof mascara with this nifty remover wand.

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10. Grab this Creamsicle lip oil for a “woke up like this” look.

QUO LIP OIL, $12, SHOPPERS DRUG MART

Keep a Turkish towel on hand at all times for impromptu park naps. Homesense towel, $20, homesense.ca. Basil basket, $33, mec.ca.

8 Gilded shades keep you extra cool at the pool.

C4 sunglasses, $145, claudiaalan.com

5. Swirl bronzer and blush together for a “spent too long on the patio” glow.

CHANEL LES BEIGES HEALTHY GLOW MULTI COLOUR, $74, CHANEL.CA

6. This gel hydrator won’t feel sticky, even during an extreme heat alert.

MULBERRY, $1,775, MULBERRY, BLOOR STREET

CAUDALIE PARIS VINOSOURCE MOISTURIZING SORBET, $40, CAUDALIE.COM

ROAD TRIP: EAT HAMILTON 1. After a bite of ricotta margherita pizza at Earth to Table Bread Bar (258 Locke St. S.), you may wonder if a woman can propose to a bakery. The answer? Maybe—they also make pie. 2. Head to the Burnt Tongue (10 Cannon St. E.) for the ridic daily soups (hi, roasted garlic and zucchini). Stay for the comfort food riffs like French onion grilled cheese.

3. The Black Sheep Snack Bar (187 Ottawa St. N.) is the place to go when you need a properly made classic cocktail and a kimchi bacon hot dog. So, see you tonight?

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HOP A FENCE There was a bout of exhaustpipe-level heat one July, back when I was 23. I’ d just been swallowed whole by big-time heartbreak (the five-year, first love kind) and I was desperately trying to reclaim the youth I’d lost sight of. That’s how I found myself getting a boost from a couple of sweaty strangers, trying to scale a seemingly milehigh chain-link fence—a sharpedged hurdle between us and the cool reprieve of a city pool.

The scene on the other side of the fence was like something from a Renaissance painting: a hundred revellers peeling off sticky clothes; some lying out on the still-warm deck as if the sun hadn’t set; others, entangled in the water’s refuge, seemingly unaware of the blazing spotlights that exposed their ever y embrace. My skin was dewy from the aftermath of a showy cannonball when I realized that the sullen look I’d been dragging around had been replaced with boozy, adulterated joy.

That pool was an escape from the sweltering real world, a place where rules asked to be broken—until we heard the magic word that shook us out of our collective haze: “Cops!”

Extra, extra! Bike lanes are going in on Bloor Street!

Anyone who has been doored while trying to get to Dior can appreciate that this is the biggest cycling news to hit the city since Rob Ford peddled his war on bikes. The next step? Setting in motion the city’s ambitious proposal to roughly double the city’s bike routes by adding about 525 km. #Whee

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Grey Gardens, Jen Agg’s mysterious cider and wine bar in Kensington, is set to open this summer. ICYWW, this won’t be the place to bring out your Little Edie scarf (we asked).

Kensington Brewing Company’s brewhouse (299 Augusta Ave.) has been in the works for almost as long as Blue Ivy has been alive. Doors open in August!

Look for frosty beers and pop-up stores.

Grant van Gameren (of the bars Isabel and Raval) opened Mexicoinspired El Rey Bar (2A Kensington Ave.) Think agave, mescal, pisco, cocktails and wine, plus flavourpacked dishes. Basically: heaven.

TEXT: VERONICA SAROLI (POOLS, BIKE TOUR, ROADTRIP); KATHRYN HUDSON (CITIZENS)

Jillian Vieira jumps into the fountain of youth

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ROAD TRIP: EAT BRAMPTON 1. Godavari (31 George St. N.) churns out South Indian dosas the size of Olsen twins and bright veggie sauces inspired by the chef’s grandma.

2. You will leave Queen Gypsy (10 Main St. S.) as stuffed as its cheesy chicken Kiev and maybe even as plump as a pierogi, but the food is better than any crop top.

3. Sul Irmaos Smokehouse (73 George St. S.) is a hickory-scented haven that marries Portuguese and southern BBQ for lip-licking ribs and saucy po’ boys.

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GIEJO SWIM TOP, $153, GIEJO.COM

FREE PEOPLE SHORTS, $127, FREEPEOPLE.COM

WINNERS SHOES, $80, WINNERS

TOFINO TOWEL CO. TOWEL, $99, TOFINOTOWELCO.COM

Some of Toronto’s best bartenders have joined forces to create Pretty Ugly (1237 Queen St. W.), a cocktail joint where Salvador Darling used to be.

BLAZING TRACKS

DJ Bambii has listened to “Bodmon” by Ramriddlz about a thousand times. “It has a similar vibe to ‘Hotline Bling’—a Caribbean, trippy, summer track.”

We love: “Paradise” by Daniel Caesar ft. BadBadNotGood & Sean Leon; “California” by Grimes

Every morning, Julia Stone and Tenemy Shaughnessy-De Rothschild look out at the city from their east side light box of an apartment and say, “Let’s do this, world!” The makeup-artist-slash-model and DJ-slash-stylist are “very goal oriented,” explains De Rothschild. That’s probably why you basically can’t go to an art party or influencer gettogether this summer without meeting the couple.

In November, the two—who have been dating for five years—moved from Parkdale to the St. Lawrence Market area to give themselves “space to work and think about our careers,” says De Rothschild. “And the east side is full of young families, and that’s very aspirational for us,” adds Stone.

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hot spots “The bike ride out to Leslie Street Spit is a nice one.”

—Afie

There is no denying that the GTA is pop music’s epicentre right now. “But I think the Toronto sound has been pigeonholed as this sad R&B sound,” says singer allie (born Allison Ho-Sang). “I love that, but there’s a really eclectic group of artists creating different music.”

In fact, the 29-year-old soul-meets- R&B ar tist, who has supported artists like SZA, is shaking up our city’s sonic landscape.

After releasing the dreamy EP Moonlust last November—if Beyoncé’s battle cry is #slay, the message here is #sway—allie spent the winter bunkered in the home studios of Toronto musicians and producers like River Tiber and 2nd S o n , r e c o rd i n g a f u l l length album that’s more intense and aggressive. It’s due out this fall. “Being in a professional studio can feel a bit sterile,” says allie.

“If you’re in somebody’s home, it’s more personal.”

N ot to m e ntio n th at it means she can cook her signature jerk chicken.

Her favourite summer feeling happens after the sun goes down. “It ’s so cold for most of the year, and it feels like such a novelty to be able to ride your bike wearing a tank top on a warm summer night,” she says. “It’s so simple.”

The best things often are.

—Veronica Saroli

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“The best part of summer in the city is farmers markets like Dufferin Grove and Sorauren—and that everyone leaves the city on weekends.”

—Naomi “We shop most often at VSP Consignment (1410 Dundas St. W.) and Value Village.”

—Naomi “Spumoni is the best ice cream! Buy the two-litre tub from Sicilian Sidewalk Café (712 College St.).” —Afie

Anyone who has heard a few chords of the hypnotizing folk music of Bahamas—a.k.a. Afie Jurvanen—has insight into the born-cool vibe that permeates life with his wife, ceramic artist Naomi Yasui. Married in 2012, the couple used to live over Aunties & Uncles near College and Bathurst but traded in the noisy corner for a sweet semi on a quiet street in the Junction last year.

Now they split a Guinness most evenings after their toddler, Yuri, is asleep—and their petite Scandi-cool backyard is their go-to ’hood patio.

Jurvanen’s last album, Bahamas Is Afie, which

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dropped in 2014, received critical praise for its grown-up sound. This summer, he’s stoked to bring Yuri on the festival circuit (look for her killer hat game on the bouncy castle at WayHome).

Yasui, meanwhile, has just wrapped a show of her thought-provoking ceramics and is ready to start a new body of work.

The couple share a similar artistic spirit. “I confer with her about everything,” says Jurvanen simply. Yasui agrees that their oeuvres inform each other—although not necessarily in a direct way. “Afie has taught me to

be more open and not care what people think,” she explains. “He has a goal and works toward it, and I’m just always turning things over in my mind.”

Yasui does know how she’ll be spending the summer: “looking like someone’s mom from an ’80s movie,” she quips. “I’ll be seen with a zinc face and ball cap shrinking away from the sun.” Jurvanen riffs that Kanye is his summer style icon. (He’s gotten big into fishing and assures us that Kanye will “also be seen in his waders.”) But this couple’s style—and collective creative swagger—is no joke.

THE HANDBOOK BLAZING TRACKS

Singer Ralph is vibing on “Only Girl” by Kali Uchis ft. Steve Lacy & Vince Staples. “She effortlessly mixes music genres, and her music videos are amazing.”

We love: “Work” by Charlotte Day Wilson; “I Know” by Jazz Cartier

Folly Brewpub (928 College St.) opened in late April, marrying Belgian-inspired beers with playful raspberry or liberty blue labels and bites from brussels sprouts to nachos.

MAKE A PILGRIMAGE TO THE TORONTO ISLANDS

Bellwoods Brewery’s new location (950 Dupont St.) is going to be amaze. But it’s way behind schedule and now set to open in 2017. In the meantime, get your Bellwoods fix at the beer-to-go shop (20 Hafis Rd.) opening this summer.

Is it worth waiting in that insane water taxi line? Totally, argues Jennifer Berry

TEXT: KATHRYN HUDSON (CITIZENS, ROAD TRIP), JILLIAN VIEIRA (SHOES)

My first two trips to the Toronto Islands taught me two things: Polish people know how to throw a wedding. And life can go on—joyfully, even—after loss.

I learned this on an ideal summer weekend during my boyfriend’s best friend’s wedding.

We hopped a chartered ferry and arrived at a charming old schoolhouse on Algonquin Island. The decor was Pinterest-perf (bunting, obv), the weather was hot and breezy, and the vodka was flowing. We watched the couple exchange vows at the water’s edge, backlit by blinding sunlight. After the sun dipped, we danced and laughed and drank as the lights of the Big Smoke illuminated the lake. It was damn near perfect.

The next day, we woke up hungover but

ROAD TRIP: EAT SCARBOROUGH 1. You don’t need a PhD to guess what Samosa King (5210 Finch Ave. E.) does best—but with the money you save scoring five crisp, spicy samosas for $1, you can afford grad school.

2. One bite of complex mutton biriyani at Dindigul Thalappakattu Biriyani (3850 Finch Ave. E.) will inspire you to pour some killer chai tea out for your homies.

3. Diana’s Oyster Bar and Grill (2105 Lawrence Ave. E.) is the brainchild of one of the city’s best seafood purveyors. Marine delights like P.E.I. cherrystone clams and N.B. French Kiss oysters earn a slow fin clap.

happy, and, as you do after a wild night, we took inventory of our stuff. I had all my things (even my drunk self is annoyingly organized) but my dude was light on a few items—his tweed blazer, new iPhone and DSLR camera.

We caught a water taxi back to the island, hoping to catch the newlyweds’ families cleaning up. The day was so gorgeous that I forgot to stay annoyed with my forgetful mate. We saw people in the distance (hooray!) but as we got closer, we realized they were strangers.

It was a family who gather every year to remember a loved one in the exact spot where our friends had wed just 12 hours earlier. It was a casual gathering, just jeans and smiles and chit-chat in their loved one’s

favourite place. Instead of seeming melancholy, the group was full of joy. And we, two hungover unintentional memorial-crashers, were welcomed warmly into their celebration.

So, while some cynics think the islands aren’t worth the effort, I’ll never forget the magic we felt there —the hope and excitement of a new beginning and the reminder of what can come after an ending. Sadness and grief are natural, healthy emotions, but carving out a spot in your life for loss and finding sweetness in a loved one’s memory can heal. We left, forgotten items in tow, feeling lucky to have been part of both celebrations. And as we floated back, I got embarrassingly weepy. I blamed it on the hangover.

You made it through the city’s ultimate tasting tour! Take an Uber home and get your BF to pick up your bike tomorrow.

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THE HANDBOOK

SCENT AND THE CITY

High summer is the season of smells—both fab and funky.

Rani Sheen takes us on an olfactory tour of Toronto GLADSTONE & COLLEGE

Who hasn’t deliberately biked down Gladstone, just to glide past the Cadbury factory and breathe in the rich sugary scent that almost lingers on your tongue?

Recreate the sweet, sweet smell of nascent Mini Eggs and Caramilk bars with this concoction of caramel, musks and vanilla-ish benzoin resin.

AVE & DAV

How do so many florists survive and thrive on that tiny strip? Maybe because everyone in the city heads there when they need to pick up a special posy (right now, the peonies and freesias are exploding like fireworks). Carry that near-obscene floral beauty around with you with this fragrance of violet leaves and May roses, rounded out by tart rhubarb.

PRADA CANDY EAU DE PARFUM, $96 (50ML), SHOPPERS DRUG MART

L’OCCITANE VIOLETTE & ROSE DE MAI EAU DE TOILETTE, $75 (75 ML), CA.LOCCITANE.COM

SPADINA & DUNDAS

As the produce stands close in Chinatown, decaying plums, mandarins and dragon fruits pile up on sticky sidewalks next to stacks of juice-stained cardboard boxes. For a fresher take on those overripe fruits, try this blend of peach, apricot, nectarine, musk and green tea.

ELIZABETH ARDEN GREEN TEA NECTARINE BLOSSOM EAU DE TOILETTE, $56 (100 ML), HUDSON’S BAY

TRINITY BELLWOODS

Like a house party everyone is invited to, Trinity Bellwoods groans with its popularity in the summer, emitting whiffs of sticky empty beer cans in paper bags, spiked slushies, well-exercised dogs and the actual main draw: trees. The same urban yet outdoorsy feel can be found in this mix of lime mojito, green apple and tree moss.

GERRARD & GREENWOOD

A banquet of aromas from fiery curries and syrupy sweets to smoky charred corn pours out of nearly every doorway in Little India. Indulge your appetite with this soft, spicy blend of Indian cardamom, ylang-ylang and frankincense.

CALVIN KLEIN CK ONE SU M M ER E AU DE TOILE T TE, $74 (100 ML), HUDSON’S BAY

PROVINCE APOTHECARY PARFUM BOTANIQUE NO. 14 , $46 (10 ML), PROVINCEAPOTHECARY.COM

THE EX

That mecca of deep-fried foods, exhilaration and adolescent longing explodes in a mushroom cloud of cotton candy, hot oil and perspiration. Face the fairground head-on with this saucy mix of sugar cane and vanilla, bodily musk and spicy ginger.

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER CLASSIQUE EAU FR AÎCHE BETT Y BOOP SPR AY, $108 (100ML), HUDSON’S BAY

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GARDINER & YONGE

WARD’S ISLAND

SERGE LUTENS GRIS CLAIR EAU DE PARFUM, $130 (50 ML), SAKS FIFTH AVENUE

ISSEY MIYAKE L’EAU D’ISSEY PURE EAU DE PARFUM, $108 (50 ML), SEPHORA

In the city’s “dust bowl”—between and under highways and stadiums whose concrete walls steam and sizzle in the humidity—crowds stream past impatient traffic jams, street-meat stands and ticket hawkers. This dusty lavender and incense blend, softened with creamy tonka bean, adds elegance to that distinctly downtown smell.

A trip on the ferry starts with freshwater breezes and ends with the scent of damp sand, verdant dogwoods and willows—and envy of the people who were smart enough to buy those adorable houses. Channel that watery fragrance with this new take on an aquatic classic, which stars marine molecule “Maritima” plus fresh lily of the valley and dewy rose damascena.

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