The new year is as good a time as any to take stock of what’s in your closet and what’s on your wrist: A lively shot of color and rugged design via the new G-Shock Ignite Red Series might be a fine way to kick off your style resolutions.
Whether experimenting with the refined-yet-durable G-Shock ‘CasiOak’ or collaborating with the likes of John Mayer and Hodinkee, the pioneering watch brand is never one to rest on its laurels.
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That ethos is best seen in the fiery, vibrant Ignite Red Series, which updates four of the brand’s most recognizable models.
The thinking behind selecting black and red was quite simple, as it turns out: Both red and black encapsulate the brand’s passion and strength, a fitting backbone for a company that’s sent its watches into all kinds of extreme conditions over the years.
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The G-Shock GA100BNR-1A gets the red-and-black treatment with distinctive touches throughout its bezel and pusher buttons, plus the famed G-Shock logo itself.
And yet, G-Shock retained the same specs that make its timepieces so indispensable for global adventures, literally.
The GA-100 boasts world time functionality across 29 times, not to mention helpful features like a 1/1,000-second stopwatch.
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The GA-2200BNR-1A also gets the new color treatment and includes the company’s utilitarian 200 meters of water resistance and a distinctive day-window dial design.
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For those who prefer a clean look, the GA-2100BNR-1A uses visually striking red indices and the same signature case design that made the CasiOak a downright winner among watch enthusiasts earlier this year.
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The lineup also includes the G-Shock GA700BNR-1A, a classically shock resistant analog-meets-digital watch that again includes essential water resistance, for good measure.
Each watch strikes the right balance between technical specs, utility and even a touch of style points, thanks to the bold black-and-red color scheme.
Perhaps the best part? Watches in the G-Shock Ignite Red Series range from just $99 up to $150, an accessible way to amp up your wrist game in 2023.
There’s surely something to be said for escaping to one of the best luxury hotels on a quest for opulence, but what if you prefer your vacations a touch more rustic? The Trakt Forest Hotel quite literally rises to meet the occasion, boasting tranquil cabins suspended over the forest floor among Swedish pine trees.
Designed by architect Gert Wingård, timber cabins tucked away in Sweden’s Sällehägnad promise an experience that (according to the hotel), “invites you to the tranquility that makes you forget the stress of the city.”
Trakt Forest Hotel
The eco-retreat is described by the architect himself as featuring “floating rooms,” and it’s just the latest envy-inducing getaway to hit the market: Trakt opened in July 2022 and already looks to be quite the covetable travel experience.
Trakt Forest Hotel
Family-owned land delivers the space for Trakt Forest Hotel, which features five timber cabins appointed handsomely with luxe-meets-rugged Scandinavian design touches.
Trakt Forest Hotel
Spacious windows boast panoramic views, and the destination certainly leans much more toward “glamping” than a typical “off-the-grid” trip.
The property also looks inward when it comes to sustainability, using locally grown and sourced food in the Trakt Kitchen and repurposing fire-damaged wood throughout the sprawling locale.
Trakt Forest Hotel
The main lodge is inviting, warm and just rustic enough for an unplugged-yet-premium experience, and the Trakt Kitchen itself should prove a highlight of any Swedish trip.
The kitchen does a little bit of everything in its own way, from smoking its own meat to boiling its own jam and using other natural ingredients from the surrounding region.
Trakt Forest Hotel
Perhaps the best part is, rates are much more agreeable than one might expect: Stay at the expertly crafted Trakt Forest Hotel starting at $375 a night.
Lest you think the experience might prove too remote, the hotel is accessible by taxi from the Nässjö train station, or by rental car from Växjö Airport (a 1-hour flight from Stockholm) or Gothenburg/Landvetter Airport.
If you ask us, it sounds like the stars are aligning for a remote yet surprisingly accessible Swedish forest getaway in 2023 and beyond.
Regardless of whether you’re a liquid, gel, or kohl type of person, if you frequently ride the liner train (translation: you rely on it to look awake each morning like your life depends on it), you know how pivotal finding the absolute perfect formula is. Once you’ve found your holy-grail pot, pencil, or what have you, chances are you’re never letting go Jack and Rose–style. But there is a but, or rather, a budget.
Eyeliners fall into that annoying category of beauty products that seem like they should only cost $5 but typically manage to run us upward of $15, $20, even $30. Uh, not cool! Previously, we’ve grinned, purchased, and born it, but what if we were to tell you this little place called the drugstore plays home to formulas that are identical to, if not better than, some of the best eyeliners in the business?
Now, we love our Stilas, Laura Merciers, Bobbi Brows, and Kat Von Ds just as much as anyone, but when you have bills to pay, Postmates to order, and highly salted overpriced margaritas to sip, your enthusiasm for extremely expensive eyeliners starts to wane. Thus, in the spirit of saving money without sacrificing our perfectly eyelined prerogative, we set out to find the seven best dupes to match the seven best eyeliners. Ahead, the crème de la crème of drugstore pencils, pots, felt tips, and, yes, even rollerballs, that give cult-status eyeliners a serious run for their money performance-wise and completely whip their bums price-wise. Keep scrolling!
If you love the glide-easy gel consistency of Chanel in addition to the brand’s aesthetically pleasing array of colors, meet L.A. Girl. Astoundingly similar, this gel pencil has a slightly smaller but still satisfactory display of color options, and they’re only $4 a pop versus $25. Oh, and if you’re on quality control—we don’t blame you—the consistency is soft and creamy enough to not pull on your lid and lashline.
Kat Von D’s cult-classic felt-tip liner is beloved for its inky black color that practically does what the name would suggest: delivers an immovable trace of black wherever you so wish to apply it. That said, this far more affordable pick from Milani has the added benefit of another color choice (coffee-inspired brown!) and stays cozy on your lids for just as long. Oh, and the tips are virtually identical in size.
Stila’s iconic waterproof liquid liner has been my go-to since college, and it wasn’t until I overhauled my entire makeup routine for budget finds that I discovered this nearly identical dupe from E.l.f. Cosmetics. It’s a fraction of the price, looks the same, applies identically, and stays in place just as well if not better than my fave Stila. I use them interchangeably! The only con is the smaller color choice compared to Stila’s gorgeous stash.
No, L’Oréal doesn’t have quite the rainbow of colors that Urban Decay does, but its range of blues and purples is nothing to sneeze at, and, dare we say it, these half-priced pencils might actually wear better and longer. They promise 24 hours of wear and have the same creamy, easy-to-glide application you love from your Urban Decay pencil.
Don’t get us wrong: We have major love for Bobbi Brown’s popular gel pot and also know many makeup artists keep it stashed in their kits. That said, if you’re strapped for cash, this one from Morphe comes in more (very whimsical) shades and is a third of the price. You’ll still get the long-lasting budge-proof wear you crave in addition to a silky, highly pigmented finish. Plus, the packaging is literally the same.
We get that people either love or hate roller-tip liners, but for those who stan the ingeniousness of Nudestix’s innovative wheelie design, meet Revlon’s equally lovable counterpart. Both eyeliners have almost identical rollable tips, but Revlon’s drugstore-priced version actually lasts longer (in our experience) and has a shiny vinyl finish versus the Nudestix’s matte. Pick your poison, but this one is half the price tag (just saying).
We’re obsessed with Laura Mercier’s stick shadow/eyeliner hybrid because it’s perhaps the most goof-proof and highly efficient way to draw on a finished, smoldering eye—in like, two minutes. Alas, this best-of-the-best drugstore eyeliner from Nyx is equally fab. Like the Laura Mercier pencil, it’s a fatter, jumbo-size thickness so it can double as liner and shadow, the colors are beautiful, and it’s addictively smooth and creamy to apply. Win-win-win.
In case you’re new around here, we Who What Wear beauty editors are very into fragrance. With every new fragrance launch, we’re always falling over each other on Slack to discuss the absolute best new launches and the classics that we can just never quit.
When it comes to perfume, I feel like I’m always coming back to some of my tried-and-true favorites. What can I say? At this point, I know exactly which fragrances will earn me tons of compliments per wear.
In 2023, however, I’m trying to branch out as much as possible with my fragrance choices. So many perfumes are incredibly interesting and unique, and it’s high time that I put them center stage. My resolution is to wear a different fragrance every day for the first week of 2023 to test out some of the quirkiest fumes—see the seven I’ll be testing below, plus some of each brand’s more toned-down counterparts.
Key Notes: Rhubarb, Tulip, Powdered Musks. As the brand describes it, this scent is the perfect blend of delicate and dangerous. Tulip and rhubarb meet cannabis flower and musk for a truly unique scent experience.
Key Notes: Cetalox (Synthetic Ambergris). As the name suggests, this is not a typical perfume. It’s entirely made of synthetic ambergis, which is typically used as a warm fragrance base note, but here, it takes center stage, creating a scent that smells different on everyone who wears it.
Key Notes: Fresh Musk, Copaiba Oil, Salted Praline. Isn’t it funny that the most interesting scent can be the simplest? This subtle scent hugs close to your skin, creating the cleanest-smelling fragrance.
Key Notes: Bergamot, Sandalwood, and Cedarwood. This is a scent for all the bookworms out there. It smells like the crisp pages of a well-loved novel.
Key Notes: Hinoki, Thyme, Frankincense. Hinoki wood mixed with thyme and frankincense makes the most grounding fragrance imaginable. It’s meant to mimic a Japanese sound bath, making it incredibly cleansing.
Key Notes: Aldehydes, Cardamom, Oakmoss. This perfume is supposed to remind you of the frosty steam coming off of ice cubes in a crystal tumbler. It’s fresh and invigorating.
Key Notes: Amber, Bergamot, White Musk. Unpopular opinion coming up: I would love to smell like sweet cream ice cream at all times. By mixing with your body chemistry, that’s what this fragrance does.
It’s been a turbulent couple of years for travelers. So, once again, nothing makes us happier than having our next trip to look forward to. Whether you’re traveling to learn something new, giving back in a meaningful way or simply immersing yourself in the beauty of the world, here are 10 travel ideas we’re excited about for 2023.
1. Stays in low impact huts surrounded by nature
Thanks to improved solar technology, modern waterless toilets and small-but-luxurious, easy-to-assemble kit houses, off-grid living has gotten a whole lot better in recent years. The upshot? You can now book accommodation in the middle of a forest or field, bringing you even closer to incredible natural landscapes – and wildlife. Many of these remote huts, cabins and pods are both rustic and aesthetic. From bubble domes in Ireland to glass pods in New Zealand and tree houses in Norway, book an escape in 2023 that will allow you to really disconnect from the world – and everyone else.
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2. Learning more on an Indigenous-led tour
A new year brings a new opportunity for a truly transformative travel experience: learning firsthand from Indigenous peoples. Not only will you enrich your understanding of places you visit, a First Nations guide can enlarge your worldview and help you see the land, the sky and human history from a new perspective From the northern reaches of Canada to the outback of Australia, the variety of tours catering to travelers hungry for deeper knowledge and connection continues to grow. In 2023, you can learn from centuries-old wisdom passed through the generations by story and song while traveling by river canoe in Canada, or go “Camping with Custodians” in Western Australia at an Aboriginal community campground featuring tours from the keepers of the world’s oldest continuous culture.
Another “no-fly” development that makes us happy to travel: getting there by sailboat. The innovative, environmentally conscious transport group SailLink has been testing a transport route between Europe and England that relies on the power of the wind and makes sailing accessible to the general public. After a successful trial in 2022 that proved there is indeed a market for low-impact travel alternatives, plans are afoot to launch a daily service between the British mainland and the north coast of France in spring 2023. Passengers can also bring their own bikes on these Channel crossings to continue their sustainable journey after disembarking. Which turns a zero-emissions trip into a real possibility.
Thanks to impressive action by local communities, vulnerable animal species are making a comeback in various pockets of the world. In the Caribbean, the tiny Union Island gecko (each about the size of a paper clip) has almost doubled its population in four years, from 10,000 to 18,000. That’s thanks to the hard work of St Vincent and the Grenadines’ residents, government and local conservation groups such as Flora & Fauna International and Re:wild, who joined forces to put a stop to the poaching of this rare gem–like lizard. At the other end of the size spectrum, European bison are roaming free in Romania’s southern Carpathian Mountains again as part of a partnership between WWF Romania and Rewilding Europe. African cheetahs have been brought to India after the local Asiatic population was declared extinct in 1952. And in the USA, plans to reintroduce grizzly bears to North Cascades National Park are back on the agenda.
Could your next trip also have a positive long-lasting impact on the globe? Beyond the mission to “do no harm,” travelers are seeking opportunities to make things better. On a trip with Global Himalayan Expedition (GHE), trekkers in India and Nepal install solar technology in remote villages, bringing clean energy for lights and hot water. A portion of expedition fees pays for capital costs such as hardware and transportation, and these solar micro-grids are then owned and run by the community. In Madagascar, you can volunteer time planting trees with Planeterra’s Soa Zara on its “energy tree” project. Helping locals plant trees for firewood thus protecting pre-existing forests, which are also the habitat for endangered lemurs: could a 2023 trip deliver more than just wonderful memories?
7. Going on solar-powered safaris
Chobe Game Lodge launched the first “e-safaris” – with solar-powered boats and electric vehicles – in Botswana a decade ago. Now, electric-powered safaris are coming to other Southern African countries. In Sabi Sands Game Reserve, bordering Kruger National Park, the exclusive Cheetah Plains lodge has converted its vehicle fleet to electric, charged via solar panels. In Kenya, Lewa Wildlife camp and Emboo River Camp run solar-powered safaris with vehicles retrofitted by Kenya-based Swedish start-up Roam. The switch to electric is not just good for the environment. It has changed the experience of wildlife viewing by cutting out noise and pollution, allowing visitors to quietly creep up on wildlife and enjoy proper conversations while traveling together.
Another travel experience that makes us happy is learning how to live sustainably from those who have done it – and applying that knowledge back home. Take Soil and Sea, a permaculture farm in Portugal’s incredible Azores archipelago that runs one- or two-week retreats with courses covering everything from getting into solar power and food waste reduction to composting and regenerative farming. Combine this with surfing and socializing, and you’ve got a holiday that will nourish the mind, body and soul. In Australia, the farm-based cooking school One Table Farm also hosts sustainability-based farm tours with tips on keeping chickens, making kefir (a fermented milk drink) and sourcing higher-welfare food from supermarkets. And in Wales, the Centre for Alternative Technology offers short residential courses on organic gardening, bee keeping and building a tiny house, with accommodation nearby.
Why not take your love affair with wild swimming to the next level in 2023 with a swimming holiday? Get booking in January if you want to swim between Sweden and Finland at the Swimac (Swim the Arctic Circle) race in July. On this 3000m (9840ft) swim, you’ll be crossing the Arctic Circle and swimming between time zones. Registrations also open in January for the 35th Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swimming Race in Turkey. Held in August, entrants swim 6.5km (4 miles) across the Bosporus strait from the European to Asian side of Istanbul. For something less competitive, check out tours with SwimTrek. You may find yourself swimming in a desert oasis, or with dolphins in a wild fjord in Oman, or circumnavigating karst islands in the emerald green waters of Vietnam this time next year.
10. Relaxing completely on an all-inclusive break
Years of tumultuous political and social change – not to mention the cost-of-living crisis hitting many of us – have made a sure thing even more appealing than ever. That’s why an all-inclusive holiday is looking a lot more attractive in 2023. Knowing how much money you need makes managing a budget a lot simpler, and you lose all the time-sucking stress spent comparing flights, accommodation, transfers, tours and entertainment options. All-inclusives are no longer the preserve of the bargain fly-and-flop vacationer. Top-notch accommodations from St Lucia’s luxury East Winds to the Marriot Bonvoy collection offer all-inclusive deals. And British Airways offers attractive all-inclusive holidays around the Mediterranean for different budgets. Select your criteria – then let someone else make it all happen. You deserve a break.
Visitors to Canada are equally as wowed by the wildlife and wilderness, as they are by the cultural and culinary offerings found in the cities that speckle the sprawling nation. Peruse for polar bears on the open arctic tundra of Churchill or cruise Vancouver’s curvy coastline in a canoe while gawking at the city skyline. Feast on five-star fusion cuisine in Toronto, or take in a street-side jazz jam session in Montreal.
Whether you’re a first-time visitor or returning to experience something new, these are the 15 best places to see in Canada. But plan ahead because as the world’s second-largest country, you won’t be able to do it all in one trip.
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The sawtooth, white-topped mountains straddling the British Columbia–Alberta border inspire both awe and action. Five national parks – Banff, Yoho, Kootenay, Waterton Lakes and Jasper – offer countless opportunities to delve into the lush wilderness, with ribbons of hiking trails, rushing white-water and powdery ski slopes to satisfy travelers looking for mountain thrills.
This is one of the best places to visit in Canada in winter, but there is outdoor adventure aplenty during the summer months too.
Planning tip: For a different perspective, take the train and experience the grandeur from the comfort of your seat: luminous lakes, jumbles of wildflowers and glistening glaciers glide by as the steel cars chug up mountain passes and down river valleys en route to points east or west.
In Vancouver, sea-to-sky beauty surrounds the laid-back, cocktail-loving metropolis. With skiable mountains on the outskirts, beaches fringing the coast and Stanley Park‘s thick rainforest just steps from downtown’s sparkling skyscrapers, you’ll fine a harmonic convergence of city and nature.
For the best of both worlds, pick up provisions and a cold beer and picnic at one of the amazing city parks (during the summer months drinking alcohol is legal at most city parks).
Shop and stroll through the diverse and charming neighborhoods – you may even spot a celebrity along the way. Known as “Hollywood North”, Vancouver is the filming location for many TV and film productions shot throughout the year.
Planning tip: With its mild climate and beautiful beaches, Vancouver is definitely one of the best places in Canada to visit in summer.
3. Manitoulin Island
Best for celebrating Canada’s First Nations cultures
The largest freshwater island in the world, floating right in Lake Huron’s midst, Manitoulin is a slowpoke place of beaches and summery cottages. Jagged expanses of white quartzite and granite outcroppings edge the shoreline and lead to shimmering vistas. First Nations culture pervades, and the island’s eight communities collaborate to offer local foods (wild rice, corn soup) and eco-adventures (canoeing, horseback riding, hiking). Powwows add drumming, dancing and storytelling to the mix for cultural-immersive experiences that connect you with the people and the land of the country that we now know as Canada.
Picture-postcard Victoria is the heart of Vancouver Island, beating with bohemian shops, wood-floored coffee bars and an English past steeped in tea culture since the 1840s.
British Columbia’s capital city is full of charm, but it’s only the kick-off point to an island that has a bounty of natural wonders to explore.
Brooding Pacific Rim National Park Reserve includes the West Coast Trail, where the wind-bashed ocean meets a mist-shrouded wilderness, and surfers line up for Tofino’s waves. With so many outdoor adventures to try, this is one of the best places in Canada for nature lovers.
Detour: Wandering foodies will want to head to the Cowichan Valley, studded with welcoming small farms and boutique wineries.
This alpine village and 2010 Winter Olympics venue is one of the world’s largest, best-equipped and most popular ski resorts, and it’s only a 90-minute drive from downtown Vancouver. Featuring over 200 marked runs winding down two towering mountains – Whistler and Blackcomb – this destination is paradise for skiers of all levels.
Skiing may be Whistler’s raison d’être, but summer visitors with their downhill mountain bikes and stand-up paddleboards outnumber their ski-season equivalents, making the resort a year-round hot spot for locals and visitors alike.
Adding more diversity, Whistler has recently developed a thriving arts and culture scene, with highlights like the Audain Art Museum and Squamish Li’lwat Cultural Centre taking the stage as equally appealing attractions to the famed slopes.
The forlorn, rugged landscape of Baffin Island is home to cloud-scraping mountains and a third of Nunavut’s human population. It’s Canada’s largest island (the fifth biggest in the world), and the ideal place for an arctic safari, where you can spot narwhals, belugas and bears in their natural habitat.
The island’s crown jewel is Auyuittuq National Park – its name means “the land that never melts” – and indeed glaciers, fjords and vertiginous cliffs fill the eastern expanse. The park is a siren call for hardcore hikers and climbers, and more than a few polar bears.
Baffin Island is also a center for Inuit art; studios for high-quality carving, printmaking and weaving can be found in many of the small towns that speckle the area.
As Canada’s second-largest city and the country’s cultural heart, Montréal is a marvel for music lovers. Watch the best jazz-influenced musicians in the world amongst over two million, equally-jazzed spectators at the Montréal International Jazz Festival. There are over 500 performances and shows to enjoy (and countless are free).
BB King, Prince and Astor Piazzolla are among those who’ve performed at the 11-day, late-June music festival. You may even get to join in on the fun with free drumming lessons and street-side jam sessions, as the good times roll day and night.
Local tip: Not into jazz? Montréal has a wide musical palate. You’ll find indie, folk, classical and opera performances around the city. For live-music venues and events, big and small, throughout the city.
Québec’s capital is more than 400 years old, and its ancient stone walls, glinting spired cathedrals and jazz-filled corner cafes suffuse it with atmosphere, romance, melancholy, eccentricity and intrigue on par with any European city. The best way to soak it all up is to walk the old town’s labyrinth of lanes and get lost amid the street performers and cozy inns, stopping every so often for a café au lait and flaky pastry.
The city is also home to Québec’s scenic highway, Rte 132. Circling the Gaspé Peninsula, this road winds past the sea and the mountains, as well as charming towns; more than 700,000 people drive this tarmac each summer.
Of course, it has yet to approach the romantic popularity of Canada’s “Honeymoon Capital,” Niagara Falls, a region that draws more than 14 million annual visitors. But head for the La Gaspésie, instead, young lovers. Because if you’re on your honeymoon, you don’t need 14 million other people hanging around.
A hyperactive stew of cultures and neighborhoods, Toronto strikes you with sheer urban awe and cultural diversity. Will you have dinner in Chinatown or Greektown? Five-star fusion or a peameal bacon sandwich?
In Ontario‘s coolest city, designer shoes from Bloor-Yorkville are accessorized with tattoos in Queen West, while mod-art galleries, theater par excellence, rocking band rooms and hockey mania add to the megalopolis. It is far and away Canada’s largest city, as well as its most diverse – about half of the city’s residents were born in another country. Be sure to snap a photo of the CN Tower, considered one of the best places to visit in Toronto, and for an added thrill, check out the Edgewalk, where you can walk around the tower’s perimeter while taking in unparalleled city views.
This 185-year-old, 200km-long (124 miles) waterway – consisting of canals, rivers and lakes – connects Ottawa and Kingston via 47 locks. The Rideau Canal is at its finest in wintry Ottawa, where a stretch of its waters become the Rideau Canal Skateway – the world’s largest skating rink.
People swoosh by on the 7.8km (4.8 miles) of groomed ice, pausing for hot chocolate and scrumptious slabs of fried dough called beavertails (a quintessentially Canadian treat). February’s Winterlude festival kicks it up a notch when townsfolk build massive ice sculptures.
Local tip: Once the canal thaws, it becomes a boater’s paradise, meaning you can appreciate it whatever time of year you visit.
Niagara Falls may be relatively short (it doesn’t even crack the top 500 worldwide for height), but when those great muscular bands of water arc over the precipice like liquid glass, roaring into the void below, and when you sail toward it in a mist-shrouded boat – the falls never fail to impress.
While you’re there, extend your stay and head beyond the falls with a two-wheel biking adventure along the Greater Niagara Circle Route, or take a go at the Wildplay Zipline to the Falls, a pulse-pounding rush of a ride that offers unparalleled views of the falls below as you zoom through the sky.
Solitude reigns in Canada’s middle ground. Driving through the flatlands of Manitoba and Saskatchewan turns up uninterrupted fields of golden wheat that stretch to the horizon, eventually melting into the sunshine. When the wind blows, the wheat sways like waves on the ocean, punctuated by the occasional grain elevator rising up like a tall ship.
Big skies mean big storms that drop like an anvil, visible on the skyline for miles. Far-flung towns include arty Winnipeg, boozy Moose Jaw and Mountie-filled Regina, interspersed with Ukrainian and Scandinavian villages.
Not your average Canadian bay, though lighthouses, boats and trawlers, fishing villages and other maritime scenery surround it, with frequent landward sightings of deer and moose. The unique geography of Fundy results in the most extreme tides in the world, reaching 16m (56ft), about the height of a five-story building.
They stir up serious whale food, with krill and other plankton attracting fin, humpback and blue whales here to feast, as well as endangered North Atlantic right whales, making a whale watch here an extraordinary must-do.
Dinosaur lovers get weak-kneed in dust-blown Drumheller, where paleontological civic pride runs high thanks to the Royal Tyrrell Museum, one of the planet’s pre-eminent fossil collections. The area’s focus on dinosaur fossils definitely makes this one of the most unique places to visit in Canada.
The world’s largest dinosaur is here, too – a giant fiberglass T-rex that visitors can climb and peer out of (through its mouth). Beyond the dino-hoopla, the area offers classic Badlands scenery and eerie, mushroom-like rock columns called hoodoos.
Planning tip: Follow the scenic driving loops, these take you past all the good stuff.
The first polar bear you see up close will take your breath away, and there’s no better place for an encounter than the open arctic tundra of Churchill, Manitoba, which happens to be right on the bears’ migration path. From late September to early November, tundra vehicles head out in search of the razor-clawed beasts, sometimes getting you close enough to lock eyes with the beautiful bears. Summer lets you kayak or stand-up paddleboard with beluga whales.
Steve Madden has been in the fashion business since launching in 1990 with its iconic chunky heeled shoes. But did you know the brand also has an A+ accessories game? It’s true.
We caught up with Christina Ciglar, creative director of retail at Steve Madden, to get the scoop on their latest and greatest handbag offerings, including details on the top ten best-selling styles. This season’s must-have is the top handle BAMINA, followed closely by BBRIGHT and BNOBLE-C, the glimmering rhinestone mesh mini bags. “We think they are perfect for any festive get-together this upcoming winter season,” notes Ciglar. Also, evening bags are all about bling, with the customer pairing her night-out heels with top-handle styles and petite pochettes.
From crossbodies to clutches and evening bags to every day, there’s bound to be a bag to meet the moment. And, of course, any bag you choose is guaranteed to go great with a pair of Steve Madden shoes.
A pink pochette is always a crowd-pleaser. Let this bag be the statement piece for almost any outfit.
Two styles in one? That’s right: remove the strap to convert this shoulder bag into a croissant. Voila!
A blinged-out bag that goes from day to night. A hidden crossbody strap and a structured bottom make this style sturdier than it seems.
We’re into top handles for evening bags. This style comes in so many great colors, it was hard to choose just one. If black bags aren’t your thing, don’t worry—ivory, bronze, and pink are all close contenders.
Quilting is always classic. This durable everyday bag measures 5in L x 5in W x 9.25in H, with plenty of room for a laptop and more.
The bag of the moment has arrived. This stunning style features two exterior zipper pockets, a detachable zip pouch, a detachable mirror, and an adjustable strap with grommet and stud accents.
This style comes in several cool colors, plus has three different detachable straps so you can match it to every look.
’90s throwbacks are always a good idea. Wear this as a crossbody, over the shoulder, or use the stylish top handle.
A match made in heaven, this versatile beauty can be worn as a belt bag, crossbody, or over the shoulder. Carry it with confidence!
Who’s sneaker doesn’t need a partner in crime? This structured trapezoid bag with athletic-inspired details like mesh overlay panels, sporty laces, and an oversized quick-release buckle closure mirrors Steve Madden’s Possession style sneaker.
It’s no secret that the Y2K resurgence has ruled the past few years, but simultaneously, fashion people are turning to the ’90s for a bit of inspo too. The decade popularized some of our staple footwear brands, Vans, Dr. Martens, Converse, and of course, Timberland. Gen Z may not be as knowledgeable about the origins of this popular shoe brand, so to enlighten, Timberland started as a durable workboot but became known in fashion during the rise of the hip-hop and rap scene. Icons such as Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac, along with groups like Wu-Tang Clan, were often spotted in the shoes, and quickly they became synonymous with hip-hop and New York style.
The shoe remains just as relevant today, with celebrities including J. Lo, Rhianna, and Pharrell often sporting the boots. Most recently, the brand has taken on several collabs with brands ranging from Jimmy Choo to Kith, so you’re sure to see the shoe everywhere in upcoming months. With durability and a waterproof exterior, we can’t forget that they are the perfect boot for the winter season.
Perhaps you’re looking to branch out from the classic 6″ Work Boot style. Luckily, the brand has broadened its selection to include types from Chelsea boots to even heels; yes, you heard that right. So whether you’re looking for the perfect pair of black ankle boots to pair with a lace slip dress or a fashionable shoe to sport on your next hike, you’re sure to find a way to incorporate the shoe into your personal style.
If you’re looking for a new way to style your Timbs, are considering purchasing your first pair, or just need outfit ideas with combat boots, we’ve put together ten fashion-forward ways to wear the shoes, no matter your taste.
Who knew pairing Timberlands with a skirt could look so cool?
If you’re looking for a more low-key approach to the Timberland shoe style, these combat-style boots are perfect. Plus, they are waterproof, making them snow and rain approved.
Don’t try to resist a pleated mini skirt. You can’t.
For a sporty touch.
Everybody needs a plain black baseball cap in their wardrobe.
Adding a statement jacket to a pair of Timberlands, denim, and a white tee can bring the simple look to the next level.
Doesn’t get more classic than this pair of Timberlands.
These Triarchy jeans are super discounted right now, so grab them while you can.
Another staple. Must we say more?
It’s giving modern-day Clueless.
This laidback monochrome moment is the perfect cozy weekend ensemble. Throw on your boots, and you’re ready to go.
The ease of Amazon shipping makes these Timberland boots a no-brainer.
You can never have too many pairs of sweatshorts.
Or sweatshirts for that matter.
A cute raincoat can be hard to find, but you can’t go wrong with this minimalistic charcoal option.
Hue socks are hands down my favorite.
Try styling the boots with a lace slip dress, a statement jacket, tights, and a turtleneck for an unexpected wintertime ensemble.
For the wintertime, we love these shearling Timberland boots.
Bomber jackets are going to make their way into 2023.
Simply elegant.
You can layer a black turtleneck under almost anything, and we are so thankful for that.
These opaque tights have a matte finish.
Another statement coat look, but this time with a pink puffer. Timberlands truly are the quintessential winter boot.
If you are looking to stray away from the classic Timberland boot, try out a Chelsea boot style.
Simple and sleek.
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You can never add too many shades of pink to an outfit. Right?
Tan Timberlands are made to be worn with this shade of green, especially in the fall.
We’re going PRO.
A vest to give your puffer a day off.
These pants are so fashionable, they won’t even register as sweatpants.
Cozy up in this hoodie at home or dress it up and wear it out.
If you’re looking to add a lot of color on top, then go simple with a neutral-colored pair of Timberlands on the bottom.
If you want to go even bolder, though, we love the gold accents on this pair of Timberlands.
For those who aren’t afraid to add color to their wardrobe.
This berry color somehow pairs nicely with every shade. We don’t get it, but we are here for it.
Adding Timberlands can make any outfit street style-worthy. Even with a simple black base, layering on pearls, a camel trench, and Timbs can make all the difference.
These Timbs are slightly darker than the popular yellow shade.
A good wool coat makes braving the elements bearable.
Reformation knits are just so cozy.
Staying on theme with ’90s jeans.
Pearls can be edgy too.
A Timbs outfit for the Y2K lovers.
Classic for a reason.
A Timberland fleece to match your Timberland shoes? Immediately yes.
We are still here for the cargo skirts, btw.
Timberlands for toddlers are a thing. You know what to do. As for the moms, pairing black Timberlands with faux leather leggings and a white puffer is an easy, yet stylish outfit.
The classics, but in black.
Marshmallow chic.
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