Author Archives: The ladies of Paperplanes.ca

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Beauty: Let me tell you about this box

By Myriam Richard It’s powder-pink, a bit smaller than a shoe box but contains just as much exciting items as a new pair or pumps. Beauty products! Meet the box of Glossybox! What is Glossybox? It is a monthly subscription beauty service consisting of sending … Read More

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February is Black History Month: let’s warm up to other cultures!

by Organik D’Va It is that time of the year where we talk about love AND the Black History Month. Before I get into the history part, I certainly want to wish you a happy love day (or shoudl I call it gratitude day)! If … Read More

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Bell Canada talks mental illness/wellness

by Organic D’Va Have you ever wondered or taken the time to evaluate your mental health?! I have a tendency to ask people around how they feel instead of the good ol’ ‘how are ya’ and it always startles a few. I simply urge my … Read More

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Happening Gourmand or when the foodie lexis goes naughty

Merriam-Webster seems to have not caught up on these addition to the social English lexis yet, but I’ve been hearing people use the words #foodgasm and #foodporn quite frequently these days- sometimes as part of a sentence, and at other times as a punctuation aka … Read More

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Les Éffrontés In Mexico: A fashionista’s dream getaway

by Gerardine Jeune I did not personally talk about the new year and the ‘famous’ resolutions we often take because I somewhat feel there are so many things we could think of but then do we truly make sure we stick to those resolutions?!  I … Read More

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Kiehl’s and the winter strikeforce

By Myriam Richard Winter season can be a battlefield for one’s skin. When dryness and frost sets in, we may feel like defeat is the only route. Ah, but fret no more, dear readers. I’ve discovered a quartet of products that turns the needle around … Read More

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Konishiwa! Put some Happy Friends on it, tudo bem?

By Myriam Richard iSkin, a world leader and my favorite brand in cool tech lifestyle accessories, launches the Happy Friends Collection, a japanese-inspired print series of covers, folios and carriers for iPhone 4/4S, iPad2 and Mac/PC respectively, designed exclusively for iSkin by Brazillian illustrator Cako … Read More

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Sugar Sammy is back and sweeter than ever!

by Gerardine aka Organik D’va I always knew looking back on my tears would bring me laughter, but I never knew looking back on my laughter would make me cry. Cat Stevens The purest sense of joy is when we laugh but not just your … Read More

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AVOCADO Traiteur: Harmony is key!

by Gerardine aka Organik D’va We (the ladies of Paperplanes) often get invites to cocktails around the city and one thing we love to do is make sure we know who the catering company is. We make a mental list to know whom to contact … Read More

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Fou D’ici : Groceries, to another level

by Gerardine (Organik D’va) There is a new market downtown for all of you who live around the area and have been wanting (or yearning for) a great food shopping experience! This precious and unique location is on de Maisonneuve in the ‘Quartier des Spectacles’! … Read More