Lorne Trottier Public Science Symposium Series Food: A Serving of Science Recap

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Food, food, food: Not only a source of nourishment, but a source of pleasure. There was a time when food was simple, and thus enjoyable. However, as of late, it’s become a real source of anxiety. With conflicting messages about food, coupled with the surge in nutritional fads, most if not all of which contradict … Read more

What’s On Your Plate? Lorne Trottier Public Science Symposium Series Answers this Question and More

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Since I far from know my way around the kitchen, I’m more often than not reaching for ready-to-eat meal propositions, or food right out of the can. For instance, I just had a bowl of Campbell’s teriyaki beef noodle and vegetable soup I picked up at the convenience/grocery store a stone’s throw from my place. … Read more

One: Outfits from a New Era at the Montreal Biosphere

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Our day- to-day is filled with alluring billboards, enticing magazine adverts, and pop-up ads that beckon us straight through the pearly gates of our numerous pantheons of goods and services. We buy to no end, only to discard our new acquisitions once the initial appeal has worn off. Consumerism is undeniably the name of the game, … Read more

The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier at the MMFA

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The fashion gods continue to bestow upon us intellectually stimulating fashion fare with yet another exhibition gracing the city of Montreal. The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk, presented by the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, is the latest exhibition to showcase the body of work of an esteemed … Read more

Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty at the MMOA

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It’s safe to say that this upcoming exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, by virtue of the extraordinary designer it celebrates, will evidently be well worth the road trip. Entitled, Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty, the exhibit will showcase pieces from the late designer’s prolific 19-year career. A show not to be … Read more

Q&A: Monica De Liz on the Language of Clothes, Chanel, and Visible Bra Straps

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If you haven’t already surmised, this blog is all about extolling the virtues of dressing well. And what better way to do so than with a one-on-one with an expert on the subject. A certified image consultant, speaker, business coach, and elected one of the “Top Ten Best Dressed Montrealers” by the Montreal Mirror, Brazilian … Read more

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