March 2021 - Ordinary People

Self-Love: This Year’s Theme of Nordstrom Canada’s Pop-up Event

by Debra Blackupdated on March 24, 2021March 22, 2021Leave a Comment

With all the stresses that everyone encountered during the pandemic, it is just right to seek comfort within ourselves. Strength comes from within, but it cannot be achieved without Self-Love.
This is a perfect time for Nordstrom to feature merchandise that will make customers feel good about themselves. That’s why this year’s Pop-Up features lingerie and loungewear brands that come in different sizes and shades and it’s ethically made from sustainable fabrics. Aside from this, customers will enjoy a selection of sex toys from sexual wellness brands …

Wellness

Black History Month Features Workout Wear by Peloton

by Debra Blackupdated on March 24, 2021March 21, 2021Leave a Comment

To give us more motivation to run, Peloton created workout gear that actually works. Designed in collaboration with Black fashion designers, Peloton features 18 collections of custom workout items. They launched this in time for Black History Month to give recognition to the Black ancestors who exhibited zeal and strength during their history’s trying times.
Each Black Peloton instructor is partnered with one artist to design a fashion piece ranging from top tanks to leggings. Here are some of the best features of the collection.
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Wellness

The Hype That is Peloton Tread

by Debra Blackupdated on March 24, 2021March 19, 2021Leave a Comment

To all health and wellness enthusiasts, this is great news for you. The American-made exercise bike is now available in Canada. But what makes this treadmill highly covetable? Yes, the Peloton Tread will bring your indoor running game to the next level. The superstar instructor Jess Sims made a short pitch about the Peloton Tread as follows.
One of the best features of the Peloton Tread is its easy adjustable knob that customizes speed according to the user, whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced. The good thing about it is that you are empowered to…

Culture

Fashion Champion Susan Langdon Received the Order of Canada Award

by Debra Blackupdated on March 24, 2021March 16, 2021Leave a Comment

The Order of Canada Award is one of the country’s highest awards. Fashion Champion Susan Langdon must be in high heavens when she heard about the award being given to her. Langdon is the executive director of Toronto Fashion Incubator (TFI). According to the governor-general, “her contribution to the fashion industry as an executive, mentor and educator has positively impacted Canada’s culture and economy.”
Langdon is an icon in Canada’s fashion circle, this Toronto-born third-generation Canadian came from Japanese origin. The elders in her family tree …

Culture

Lo Vas A Oldivar, The Lates Release by Billie Eilish and Rosalia

by Debra Blackupdated on March 24, 2021March 14, 2021Leave a Comment

The long wait is over for the fans of Billie Eilish and Rosalia because they will finally watch and listen to their newest single. Enjoy the duo’s amazing rendition of Lo Vas A Oldivar (You Will Forget Her) with the accompanying video which was directed by Nabil. Fans who have been patiently waiting since Rosalia tweeted, “can’t wait to finish our song,” in March 2019, are elated when the single finally came out.
This music from the Spanish single is a welcome change from…

Culture

To All the Boys 3 is Now on Netflix

by Debra Blackupdated on March 23, 2021March 10, 2021Leave a Comment

Finally, it’s a sweet treat for all the fans of To All the Boys trilogy because the final movie has been launched. To All the Boys trilogy is taken from the romance comedy book of Jenny Han. The movie stars Lana Conder (Lara Jean) and Noah Centineo (as Peter Kavinsky).
The first of the trilogy entitled To All the Boys I loved Before…

Face and Body

Beauty Products with Antimicrobial Elements: Get to Know Them!

by Debra Blackupdated on March 23, 2021March 6, 2021Leave a Comment

Sanitizers became a craze when COVID-19 ravaged the world. It makes sense that sanitizers should not only be limited to hand use. That’s why many beauty brands started making products that have antimicrobial ingredients.
Here are a few examples of beauty products with antimicrobial ingredients.
We all know that alcohol can make the skin dry but with Dove hand sanitizer, you can use it as often as you want because it has Shea Butter, an ingredient that is known to moisturize skin.
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Face and Body

Buy Local and Black-Owned Hair Care Brands

by Debra Blackupdated on March 23, 2021March 2, 2021Leave a Comment

It’s time for curly talk! But this time it doesn’t need to be complicated. Caring for your curly hair should not take a toll on your busy schedules. You can rely on us as we give you a list of locally manufactured and Black-owned brands you can choose from. If you are using imported brands, show your true colors by switching to the brands that speak about your origins.
Each product presented here specializes in their field of expertise such as conditioners for every curl type, cream, and stylers for hard-to-manage curls, a collection of hair care engineered …

Fashion

Make Every Month Valentine’s Month with These Canadian Gift Ideas

by Debra Blackupdated on July 25, 2021March 1, 2021Leave a Comment

Why wait for February when any time of the year can be an expression of love for yourself and your loved ones? No need to go out and risk your health from the COVID-19 virus because we are showing you the most loved Canadian brands all year round at the comforts of your home.
Expect to see a wide array of signature brands from stylish sleepwear you can flaunt on your slumber party, or spice up your bedtime story with lacey lingerie. How about livening up your lazy afternoon with a walk in the park on your best Canadian sports brand? If you’re a homebody and …

Fashion

100 Black Canadian Designers Received Awards of Excellence

by Debra Blackupdated on March 23, 2021March 1, 2021Leave a Comment

The inaugural Black Designer Award of Excellence honored Black Canadian designers from across the country. This award of excellence was launched by the celebrated Black designer George Sully together with his foundation, Black Designers of Canada. Sully’s struggles to gain a place in Canada’s Fashion Industry inspired him to recognize 100 Black Canadian designers. The winners received a hand-crafted plaque that symbolizes an unrelenting spirit and resilience in the face of adversity.
George Sully himself is a recipient of the 2020 Visionary Award and received…