Chatelaine Spring 2025

Aging is a natural privilege of life, so we choose to embrace the biological changes our skin experiences. As our collagen and elastin production slaws down, we may start to see fine lines, lax skin and dark spats. As the years pass, cells in our skin lose their ability ta function, which causes the skin to sag. This change impacts the volume and structure of the face. THE TRIANGLE OF YOUTH "A concept that comes fram cosmetic dermatalagy and plastic surgery, the 'triangle ofyauth' illustrates how the balance of one’s facial volume and contours can shift with age," says Dr. Geeta Yadav, dermatologist and founder of Facet Dermatology in Toronto. Young faces typically have full, high cheekbones and a defined jawline, and as we age, that triangle inverts, making features look…

I’M WRITING THIS LETTER during the first week of February, and it’s fair to say there’s a lot going on. (Note to 2025: maybe take a breather?) Of course, the ongoing threat of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods is the top story. That threat—in relation to most goods—has been put on hold for now, but who knows what the heck will happen next. Your guess is as good as mine! One thing I know for sure is that promoting Canadian products and brands has always been an essential part of Chatelaine’s DNA. In every issue, you’ll find dozens of items from homegrown brands indicated with Canadian flags. In the coming months we plan on including even more of them on our pages. We’re also making shopping local even easier online:…

Welcome to Weeknight Hero—a delicious, slamdunk recipe you’ll want to cook again and again, any night of the week. Celebrate spring with this fresh and colourful veggie dinner. Herby Tahini Chickpeas with Red Pepper Sauce and Feta Cucumber Salad PREP 15 MIN; TOTAL 25 MIN SERVES 4 We all crave more fresh vegetables and bright flavours in spring, and this dish ticks those boxes. Plus, you can throw it together in 30 minutes—even less if the sauce is prepped ahead of time. Red Pepper Sauce 4 red bell peppers, cored and quartered½ small yellow onion, quartered1 garlic clove3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided2 tsp salt2 tsp sweet paprika2 tbsp tahini1 tbsp white vinegar1 tsp granulated sugar (optional) Chickpeas and Herbs ½ cup tahini1 ⅛ tsp salt, dividedJuice of ½ lemon2 398-mL…

Nicole Keen keenmachine 43, SAINT JOHN, N.B. For Nicole Keen, more is always more. “I’m a maximalist,” she says. “I’ve never met a print I didn’t like.” She has mastered the art of mixing and matching patterns: Here, Keen pairs gingham Dr. Martens boots with a flouncy floral dress and a patchwork vest. Her secret? A little experimentation (“not all combinations are going to be winners!”) and the confidence to think outside the box. “I like to have an unexpected element in every outfit,” she says, “like wearing a baseball cap with something a little fancier.” Above all, she believes that even if your day is average, your outfit doesn’t have to be. “Life is the event—you don’t have to save nice things for a special occasion.” Keen is a…

No Fault: A Memoir of Romance and Divorce by Haley Mlotek The writer’s divorce is the jumping-off point for this memoir-slash-cultural exploration of relationships and how they end. A genuinely curious (and generous) investigation into what went wrong in Mlotek’s marriage follows, interspersed with insight from books, films and research on breakups. (Out now) Sucker Punch by Scaachi Koul Is 2025 the year of the divorce memoir? Sure, Sucker Punch is about more than the dissolution of Koul’s marriage to an older man, but her dissection of said dissolution—with the incisiveness and dark humour that is her signature—is its driving force. “He kept Lolita. I kept Heartburn,” she writes. “See? Another lousy metaphor.” (Out now) The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus by Emma Knight Eighteen-year-old Pen moves to Edinburgh…

1. BEST FOR CURLY HAIR Denman D4 Original Styler “When I brush my hair in the shower, my curl pattern comes back to life instantly,” says our tester, who has been using Denman brushes for years. Best used on wet hair, the brush’s firm nylon pins create tension, which sculpts and smoothes curls and coils without causing breakage. It’s also an excellent tool for combing product through evenly. The Original Styler comes in various sizes: as a rule, the more rows of pins the brush has, the tighter the curls will be. $35, chatters.ca. 2. BEST FOR THIN AND DAMAGED HAIR Manta Hair Brush After his wife lost her hair following an illness, hairstylist Tim Binnington created the palm-sized Manta brush. Made from flexible silicone, it’s designed to minimize pulling…