The New York 1929 stock market crash hit the Canadian market, the Canadian economy, much like it did in America. Canada, like with America, entered The Great Depression. The 1930s re-shaped Canada more profoundly than many beauty and fashion histories acknowledge. The Great Depression hit Canada harder and longer than the United States, with unemploymentContinue reading “Canada in the 1930s: Depression‑Era Practicality”
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Canada in the 1920s: Modernity Arrives, But Conservatively
The 1920s brought modernity to Canada, but not with the same roaring intensity seen in the United States. Canada was still deeply tied to British cultural expectations — modesty, propriety and social restraint. Urbanization accelerated in cities like Toronto, Montréal, Winnipeg, and Vancouver, and immigration diversified the cultural landscape. Women gained the right to voteContinue reading “Canada in the 1920s: Modernity Arrives, But Conservatively”
Canada from the 1920s to the 1990s: Social, Political, and Cultural forces that Curated Beauty and Fashion Looks
This is Canada from the 1920s to the 1990s: the social, political, and cultural forces that curated the beauty and fashion looks we recognize today. Understanding beauty and fashion history isn’t just about the products, the silhouettes or the trends — it’s about the world that shaped them. For years, I’ve walked you through theContinue reading “Canada from the 1920s to the 1990s: Social, Political, and Cultural forces that Curated Beauty and Fashion Looks”
Award-Winner: Makeup by Mario SoftSculpt Transforming Skin Enhancer
Makeup by Mario’s SoftSculpt Transforming Skin Enhancer is a weightless, tinted balm that melts seamlessly into the skin, imparting a warm, natural radiance with effortless dimension. Infused with nourishing oils and micro‑fine pigments, it smooths, evens, and enhances the complexion while subtly sculpting facial contours for a sun‑kissed, healthy glow. The formula transforms from sheerContinue reading “Award-Winner: Makeup by Mario SoftSculpt Transforming Skin Enhancer”
Jar of Lemons Inspired: Creamy Leek & White Bean Skillet
A cozy, creamy, protein‑rich skillet made with sautéed leeks, tender white beans, lemon, herbs, and optional cashew cream. It’s warm, nourishing, and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep. This skillet is cozy, creamy, and nourishing — the exact Jar of Lemons balance of comfort + health. The leeks melt into a silkyContinue reading “Jar of Lemons Inspired: Creamy Leek & White Bean Skillet”
What’s NEW: Makeup by Mario Long‑Wear Cream Eye Shadow
Makeup by Mario’s Long‑Wear Cream Eye Shadow is a modern, sculptural cream formula that glides onto the lids with effortless elegance, delivering medium‑to‑full coverage that applies seamlessly with a finger or brush and lasts beautifully all day . Available in Mario’s signature diffused matte Master Mattes® and refined Soft Shimmer™ finishes, each shade creates aContinue reading “What’s NEW: Makeup by Mario Long‑Wear Cream Eye Shadow”
