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The other day I was sitting in my car at a downtown intersection waiting for the light to turn green. That's when I saw a flash of red — a twentysomething woman was crossing the street in sky-high black pumps with red soles.

Being self-conscious may actually say good things about you: A recent study found that people who are easily embarrassed appear to be more trustworthy and faithful.

I have a major colour crush! The hot hue on this little change purse adds the perfect punch of pink to any outfit

I'm always so impressed by the many clever DIY projects and furniture makeovers I see on different sites.

Good news: Sneaking out of spin class early or skipping your warm-up won't derail your workout. In fact, it might actually help. We've uncovered eight 'cheats' that will make you fitter faster

Do diet: Follow these simple steps to improve your digestive health and get rid of discomfort from gas, bloating and other common tummy troubles. Bonus: You'll look better naked, too!

Brighten up a neutral space with playful graphics and layers of lively colour

She's the youngest person and only woman to be at the helm of CBC programming. The Toronto-native shares what it's like taking on this role

Confused by meditation's many varieties? Here's our roundup of the most common offerings.

We spoke with Kelly Gauthier, of the Leaside Therapy Centre in Toronto, about art and photo therapy, and why you need to take control of the inevitable changes in your life.

Where did the phrase bikini body come from? And what exactly does it mean? Any woman can wear a bikini—as these plus-size gals recently made clear on the website xojane.com — though the phrase implies that doing so requires some kind of license or validation by a third-party certifying body.

While researching this piece, I realized I much prefer motivational quotes showing people exercising versus ones superimposed over a rail-thin model or idolizing someone with an unattainable body. Anyone who’s on Facebook, or Pinterest, has seen more than their share of motivational fitness posters in the last few years.