As a woman in her mid-twenties, it’s hard to remember the last time I was invited to a superhero-themed party. I have a faint memory of a friend’s birthday party in elementary school, and have more vivid memories of my little brother and cousins regularly dressed up as their favourite alter-ego. When I was invited [...]
What can I say about Andrew Coimbra? He’s a boy that I met back when we were just wee young things as little Minor Niners in the halls of Harbord Collegiate in the Annex. One of my most vivid memories of Andrew at that time is of him wearing a great pair of ultra-fitted denim [...]
In a food-focused city like Toronto, it seems that the traditional brick and mortar restaurant will no-longer satisfy our increasing appetites for the next best culinary experience. Now that we have food trucks of every gastro-focus roaming around the city, pop up restaurants are becoming another increasingly popular way to bring new food to new [...]
Finding a good waxer is no easy feat, especially in Toronto. I’ve been everywhere from the back of nail salons to the fanciest spas, and, as much as I’d like to say you get what you pay for, it’s not always the case. To be honest, in most cases when I’ve paid the most for [...]
What better way to celebrate Canada’s birthday than by scoring some sweet Canadian-made goods? I called upon four of my favourite Canadian brands to take part in in this All-Canadian Giveaway so that we can gift four lucky GracieCarroll.com readers with one of these four proud-to-be-Canadian products. Keep reading to find out what’s for grabs [...]
Up Close: The Fairmont Bee Hotel in downtown Toronto While a bee sting is by no means anyone’s favourite thing, we must all do our part to think twice before swatting at one of our beloved Canadian bees. For it’s the bees that pollinate our flowers and trees, and keep giving us wonderful fruits and [...]
Isn’t it one of the best feelings when you discover a total secret in your own city for the first time? That’s just how I felt when I stepped inside Shizen Spa‘s location inside downtown Toronto‘s Cosmopolitan Hotel. Just like the boutique hotel itself, the spa is like a tucked away surprise in the centre [...]
For those who love exploring the city and taking care of their skin, have I got an event for you! Dermalogica recently launched their Little Grey Pass program that allows pass holders to cruise around the city and experience great skin. As a proud Toronto ambassador for this program, I can’t even begin to express [...]
From celebrities to your closest friends, it feels like everyone around us has been on, is doing or plans on partaking in a juice cleanse. Whether it’s done for health reasons, to clean you out before that beach vacation or just to make for some good Instagram posts, there is no denying this food fad [...]
News of an upcoming sample is always music to my ears. Although, it’s hardly ever as peaceful as that sounds. In reality I go into a giant and panicked frenzy solely induced by the sheer excitement that arises within me from the idea of being able to shop my favourite designers at a steal of [...]
