Author Archives: The ladies of Paperplanes.ca

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Girl Model the movie: What really goes on in the modeling industry?

by Geri Imagine a group of people walking around screaming ‘ NO TO WAR’ and another group yelling ‘YES TO PEACE’ – think about it… The difference is subtle but it makes a world of a difference.  Monday, April 30th 2012 was the premiere of … Read More

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2012: the year for your skin to be re-educated

feature image credit: www.dark-skin-is-beautiful.tumblr.com by Myriam Richard “When skin suffers, instead of over treating it, teach it how to live” Baby soft skin – the climax of skin texture. A 20-year-old healthy skin – the climax of skin condition. During these first two decades theoretically, … Read More

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Choose Auberge Godefroy for your next Girls’ getaway

No matter how much pressure you feel at work, if you could find ways to relax for at least five minutes every hour, you’d be more productive. Dr. Joyce Brothers (1928 – ) By Myriam Richard A good night sleep is the best you can … Read More

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Janelle Monàe: In music, suits and afro puffs

By Myriam ‘M♥’ Richard It’s not because it’s different that it is weird or crazy. However, in this line of thought… few in my eyes go untraditionally with class or humility. Many I feel tend to overdo their style only to be talked about. Don’t get … 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

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La Cabane : traditionalism revisited!

feature image credit: La Cabane by Myriam Richard Après une soirée bien arrosé… Alors il faut expliquer le contexte, bien arrosée sous les espaces chauds et froids du Spa Scandinave Les Bains du Vieux Montréal, je rejoins Gerardine à La Cabane, le restaurant éphémère, au … Read More

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Brunch & cookies : Delight @ Nocochi

Feature image credit: Nocochi Facebook page by Myriam Richard Last week, I professed my love of sweets with the newly launched chocolate chunk cakes by Monsieur Felix & Mr. Norton (click here for the post) and that I’d share my favorite places to have dessert. … Read More

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Let them eat cakes… But not any cakes

by Myriam Richard Frederick William Faber once said “Every moment of resistance to temptation is a victory”. (Un)fortunately, when it comes to sweets and desserts, I am rarely, if ever a victor. I love it. Whether in a salad by adding golden raisins to it … Read More

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Spring ’12 @ Gap, Old Navy and Banana Republic

Feature image by Azalee (www.trekearth.com) No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow. ~Proverb Myriam Richard That proverb reads the truth, and aren’t we glad it is? Especially when we know it rhymes with growing waves of heat forcing us to shed … Read More

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La Vie en Rose: Unleash your inner Pin-up!!

“Most girls don’t know what to do with what they’ve got” ~ Jayne Mansfield (notorious pin-up girl!) By Myriam Richard I know one thing for sure – if you have curves, FLAUNT THEM!! And this spring, La Vie en Rose can help you not only … Read More