Melissa Fejtek

2 weeks ago | ellecanada.com | Melissa Fejtek |Sophie Banford

In addition to it being a chance to explore our own country, travelling here is also making a greater gesture: We’re reducing our carbon footprint, encouraging the local economy and supporting our artisans, our producers and the tourism industry. It’s a meaningful step toward becoming a more responsible and mindful traveller. I also love the reassuring sense of familiarity I have when I travel within Canada. No matter where I am or how different my surroundings look, I feel strangely at home.

2 weeks ago | ellecanada.com | Melissa Fejtek |Katherine Lalancette

Charlotte Le Bon has locked her keys in her car. “I thought Virgos were supposed to be super organized,” I tease, knowing her penchant for astrology. “You should see the inside of my car!” she retorts. After getting off the phone with CAA, she settles down with a coffee, laughing off the ordeal with the innate positivity of a true Sag rising.

3 weeks ago | ellecanada.com | Melissa Fejtek |Allie Turner

Indigenous beauty brands don’t just represent a moment in time; often, they are built on centuries of knowledge, community and personal care. Since launching (decades ago for many of them), these brands have been pushing the industry forward while staying grounded in tradition, and they’ve been doing it without ever compromising on quality. Here are 10 Indigenous brands that deserve space on your shelf.

Sep 17, 2024 | ellecanada.com | Melissa Fejtek

As the fall season starts to shift into high gear, taking time for yourself becomes a necessity. Turn your everything shower routine into an indulgent ritual and melt away the day. Nécessaire’s latest gel-oil cleanser is packed with Epsom salts and soothing minerals to leave skin silky and smooth, while its warm sandalwood scent makes lathering up all the more blissful.

Aug 6, 2024 | ellecanada.com | Melissa Fejtek

Gigi Hadid has sidelined her trademark sunkissed Californian aesthetic, trading her soft beachy waves and golden bronze for a striking ‘comic book bob’. The model debuted her new look for Marc Jacobs Heavn editorial photoshoot earlier this week and between the aquatic tendrils and oil slick eyeliner, it’s safe to say that we’re obsessed. This playful styling sits at the apex of two coveted hair trends: the hydro bob and the jellyfish cut.