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Best Bum

by Christine Donnelly

"It was only when you walked away I saw you had the perfect ass. Forgive me for not falling in love with your face or your conversation." - Leonard Cohen read more...

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Valentine's A to Z

Valentine's A to Z

A – Apple.  Give one to your prof, I dare you.  Infinity points if you wink at him/her.  HA!

B: La Brehandaise Creperie
Toronto's first authentic creperie, nestled on Queen St., is the perfect place for a francophile Valentine's brunch a deux, but also a great place to gossip with girlfriends about disastrous Valentine's past. So whether you're celebrating as a duo or a dream team, sip crisp apple cider in a space that feels miles away from winter. 942 Queen St. W., (647) 351-0803

C -  CARDS. 
No matter what it is you do today, whether you are single or attached, totally in love or totally against love – you have to make cards.  Make them cynical if you must, but make 'em. read more...

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Pantytime!

Pantytime!

By Caitlyn Holroyd

I like flowers and chocolates as much as the next gal but let’s face it—they’re a tad cliché and have a rather short shelf life. So when you're stocking your arsenal this Valentine’s Day, why not celebrate Pantytime?

From Feb. 4 to 21, American Apparel is flashing us their panties at sale prices you’ll love. Best of all, they have styles for every function, so no excuse is needed to snatch ‘em up. read more...

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Valentine's 'Do? Take A Hint From Disney

Valentine's 'Do? Take A Hint From Disney

By Annie Webber

Too old for Disney princesses? Fiddle faddle. If that were true, not a glimmer of glamour would exist in the hearts of girls and women the world over. Say what you want about these cartoon fantasy mavens (misogynistic? inspiring? archaic? nostalgic?) but no one influenced your penchant for straight-up romance more then Walt Disney. Not only does a nod to the fairy tales and prince charmings of our youth add a certain sheen of innocence and charm to any conversation, but these beacons of princessly light were some of our earliest style icons. This Valentine's Day, why not channel a little vintage romance? Whether their posters still line your closet or it's just the glow of VHS glory that lines your brain, style tips run rampant among the Disney divas. So, without further ado, the bread and butter of this p'tit article: Princess Hair. read more...

My Special K Challenge

Vanilla Almond, Metro Morning and my intense hot yoga class

Ooooh baby. I just did one very intense hot yoga class - and feel like I sweat out a month worth of toxins. In the olden days (like six weeks ago) I would wander into a 7AM hot yoga class every once in a while (like every six months)  after a late night spent with girlfriends drinking red wine. The alarm would go off at the crack of dawn and with a quick espresso shot I would tear off to Moksha. Whoa - what a bad scene! Woozy and light headed, speeding on java - I often had to just lie on the floor, unable to finish the 90 minutes of inferno stretching. I'm happy to say that the class I took today, although challenging, was a complete success. I didn't feel insecure while watching uber flexy yoga women downward dog - because I was able to follow every step of the way. I still may have a hard time touching my feet - but I blame that on my ridiculously long torso. read more...

B is for BabyBlog

THE BABYMAMMA: Marta - Can write killer copy but can't pronounce "Canadiana."
THE BABYDADDY: Dustin - can design a house but can't figure out voicemail.

So the story goes:
Dustin and Marta sitting in a tree,
K-i-s-s-i-n-g.
First comes love,
Then comes a baby in a baby carriage,
And when we get around to it, finally marriage.

...Or something like that. This column tells the tale of all things Little Walnut (or LW as he'll be referred to from here on in)-chronicling the gestation, birth and rise to toddlerdom of my first baby.

One Spoon for You, and One for Mommy

One Spoon for You, and One for Mommy

Is it wrong to eat your baby's food???

It all started with me trying to demonstrate proper dining technique. I think Cy was getting confused: he would slap the spoon and try to eat my hand. So in an effort to educate and inspire, I channeled my best airplane (think more big, struggling Boeing rather than a sprightly Cessna) and flew a spoon into my own mouth to show him how its done. Then it hit me: mmmm...these peas are actually pretty good! And they required no work, as in chewing, on my part. I could get used to this. read more...

Ask a Life Coach

Have a life question that you need help with? Unsure about your relationship, confused by your career, need a kickstart to your self-esteem, or a vote of confidence on your next big move? For expert advice on everything from big decisions to body image, send an e-mail to freetherapy@shedoesthecity.com and get professional guidance from our resident life coach Jennifer Schramm. To see Jennifer’s qualifications: www.shedoesthecity.com/professionals

Thirty, Single and Unsatisfied

Dear Jenn,

I just turned thirty and I feel like my life is entirely out of sorts. My job is 'eh', I have no boyfriend and spend my Saturday nights trolling from one party night to the next getting wasted and hoping to hook up with a cute boy. Everyone around me seems to be twenty-two - minus a couple immediate friends who are also in my boat. It seems most of my friends and colleagues are married - so all the good guys are gone - and I feel stuck in this perpetual desperate scenario where everything sucks. I have no idea how to find a man - am starting to worry about my ticking biological clock and on top of this work is shit. WHAT SHOULD I BE DOING - HELP!!

-Out Of Sorts read more...

SDTC Finishing School

Busted...

Busted...

By Karen Cleveland

An acquaintance of mine divulged a gaffe that I couldn’t help but share (anonymously, bien sur)….oh dear, what a conundrum.

She’s simply burnt out at work: too many late nights, too many weekends and desperately needed to blow off some steam. On a school night, after clocking in a heroic Wednesday at the office, she looked for respite and found it on Ossington, in liquid form. read more...

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Shedoesthecity Interviews Toronto Music Artist Matthew Barber

She Does The City Editor in Chief Jen sits down with Toronto musician Matthew Barber at The White Squirrel on Queen St., to talk about his upcoming album True Believer.

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T'was Said

cash cow

"Don't worry, one day you'll be a cash cow too."
"Thanks."

- Two twenty-something girls yakking about being bling-bling bovine over pedicures in Liberty village.

cable vs bitch

"I bitch about her more than I bitch about my cell phone bill!!!"

- Girl raging on her phone in Starbucks line.

Contra dealings

"I get dinner, you get content, he gets a blow job....it works out for everybody."

- Contra dealings in the office.

PLEAJAAAHHH

"Older British women saying 'Pleasure.' It's supposed to sound classy, but instead it just sounds dirty."

- 30 year old hanging up from a business call.

MONTREAL: La Roux at Metropolis, Afterparty at Velvet

SEXCETERA: Why Cloth Diapers are Worth Getting Your Hands Dirty

FILM: Dear John

MONTREAL: Does Your Gym Have A Eucalyptus Steam Bath? Victoria Park Urban Retreat

MUSIC: Sade's Soldier of Love

TORONTO: Social Media Week Review: Architects of Community 

MONTREAL: Like a Chair, but Smaller: Tiny Little Chairs

FASHION: Charlotte Gainsbourg - our current crush and style icon

HER CAREER: Phyllis Novak, Artistic Director, Sketch

SEXCETERA: enCounters: My Husband of 2 Years Is Banging The 18-year-old Intern

VANCOUVER: Lily + Jae Lookbook

TORONTO: Stories From Our Black Books Launch

MUSIC: Beachhouse: Bittersweet Like Your Teenage Years

FASHION: 52nd annual Grammys; the Fashion Awards

TORONTO: Mr. Geography

FASHION: The Chosen Ones Vintage Sale

MUSIC: Leif Vollebekk: The Canadian Bob Dylan?

FASHION: Trend Alert - Love 'em and Lace 'em

MONTREAL: Feast Your Eyes: Dominion Square Tavern

FASHION: Exclusive Marc Jacobs T for Holts

TORONTO: An Interview with the Production Crew of Late Night In The Bedroom

MONTREAL: Life's A Beach

FASHION: Emily Brown's Secret Weapon

TORONTO: One Wedding Show You Can Definitely Take Your Man To

FASHION: How Kanye Fur-jacked Paris Fashion Week

TORONTO: The Ten Spot Opens In Leslieville

MUSIC: Beach House-Teen Dream

TORONTO: S3 Beatbox Throwdown: The Assault

VANCOUVER: Good 'do! Barbarella Hair Salon

TORONTO: Good Blood Bad Blood: STOPTALKING

TV: Reefer Madness! The Downside of High on CBC

AMAZING FIND: Charles and Marie Deer Vase

HER CAREER: Annette Paul of Daily Bread Food Bank

TORONTO: Good Blood Bad Blood: STOPTALKING

MONTREAL: Late Night Eats

TORONTO: Grace Upstairs on College St. Serves up Thursday TV Dinners

MONTREAL: Weekend Hit List

TORONTO: S3 Beatbox Throwdown: The Assault

VANCOUVER: Hit List - What to Do This Week

TORONTO: Interior Design Show Launch Party

MONTREAL: Axl Rose and “Guns N’ Roses” @ the Bell Centre

TORONTO: Arts Events, Jan 26th-Feb 7th

VANCOUVER Jonathan + Olivia Final Days and one mega sale

TORONTO: Nightlife Events, Jan 27-31

VANCOUVER: Laughter Yoga at Smiling Yoga Laughter Club isn't reserved for middle aged hippies

Product Testing Superheroes report back on Degree Natureffects

MONTREAL: Belly Warmer: Le Caribou @ Igloofest

FILM: Creation

TORONTO: Jian Ghomeshi at Ryerson

MUSIC: Interview with Meaghan Smith-The Cricket's Orchestra

TORONTO: Radiant Dark

MY SECRET WEAPON: Jayne Ellen Siwik

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To-Dos When The Snow Starts To Fall

To-Dos When The Snow Starts To Fall

  1. Nap (yessss!)
  2. Catch snowflakes while walking-bonus points for running into someone with your mouth open. Ha!
  3. Cozy up to someone special-whether they like it or not-and catch up on your cinema.
  4. Twirl around curbside, yellin' about how grand it truly is to be alive.
  5. Ho. Cho. Co. Mmmmm.