It’s officially Spring and with the warm weather and clear skies come to perfect opportunity for an outdoor IG photoshoot! Whether you’re going out with your IG boyfriend/bestfriend or you’re going solo with a trusty tripod and self-timer, these apps will definitely help you bring those photos to the next level 1. Tezza Tezza is…
Team Tuesdays Ep.1
Welcome to Exec Spotlight Tuesdays! Our execs have been working extremely hard throughout the year so CAISA Fashion Show will be highlighting each department EVERY TUESDAY. Can’t wait for you all to get to know them a little bit better! This week we have our kings and queens of social media, producing and promoting CFS…
Model Mondays Ep. 4
Introducing this week’s models for CFS: Name: Isabella Barile Year: 1 Program: Medical Science Scene: Casual Why did you join CFS?: I joined CFS because I constantly heard others talking about the amazing sense of community that is built as the year goes along, and nobody ever had anything negative to say. I wanted to…
Model Monday Ep.3
Welcome back to episode 3 of Model Mondays! Get to know the wonderful models from CAISA Fashion Show! Name: Sonia Spence Year: 4 Program: Computer Science Scene: Casual Why did you join CFS?: I joined CFS this year because I have loved seeing the show over the years from behind the scenes and wanted to…
More Sun More FUN! 5 Activities to Do on a Sunny Day
Daylight savings has recently just passed and do you know what that means? WE GET MORE SUNLIGHT! Finally those dreaded dark days are in the past and we can enjoy some extra needed sunny days. Especially since most of us are in front of our computers all day, it is nice to go outside and…
CFS x CAISA Skills Auction
Now that second semester is finally beginning to wind down, it’s the perfect time to learn something new and fun! CFS and CAISA are collaborating in our first ever Skills Auction to give you the perfect opportunity to spice up your mundane daily routine. Keep reading for a sneak peek on some of the incredible…
GRAMMYS 2021: Best Dressed
Last Sunday, marked the 63rd annual Grammy Awards where we saw all our favourite musical artists ditch their sweatpants and put on some bold, attention-grabbing outfits. While adhering to public health precautions, attendees wore masks white sitting in a socially-distanced arena. These entertainers did not disappoint with their outfits this year and even took them…
Model Monday Ep. 2
Welcome back to Episode 2 of Model Mondays! Don’t forget to check out all our models lovely socials, and show them some love by sharing these blogs with your friends. CAISA Fashion Show is only as great as the people who help to make it happen, so we are all so excited to get to…
Model Monday Ep. 1
Welcome to Model Mondays! For the next few Mondays, CAISA Fashion Show will be dedicating these blog posts to introducing you to some of our lovely models partaking in this years event. Can’t wait for you all to get to know them a little better! So, without further ado: MEET THE MODELS! Name: Emma GoodYear:…
3 Books That Will Change Your Perspective On Life
Was it one of your New Years resolutions to start reading more? CFS has got you covered. Below are some personal favourites rendering from sappy love stories to ways to become the best version of yourself. Enjoy! 1. The Light We Lost by Jill Santolopo Roll the tears… this book isn’t your classic love story….
5 Lifestyle Tips for Healthy & Happy Living
With many things happening in our lives, it is sometimes difficult to maintain a healthy lifestyle. At certain times it can feel like an overwhelming challenge that isn’t a priority within our minds. Healthy living involves more than just health and physical activity as healthy living is really made up of the small actions we…
Fave Spring Fashion Trends
Although it certainly doesn’t feel like it outside, the Spring fashion season is finally here! This season’s trends are fresh, fun and full of life and perfect for you to show off post-lockdown (fingers crossed London stays that way!). CFS has compiled a list of some of our absolute favourite looks fresh off the runway…
Study Tips for Reading Week!
It’s the week we’ve all be anticipating since January – Reading Week! Whether you’re spending the week with your family, friends, or binging Netflix, we all have one thing in common: midterms. All those exam dates you marked in the calendar at the beginning of the year are going to be here before you know…
Small Business Showcase: Zentein Nutrition
To finish off this small business showcase campaign, we wanted to introduce one of our wonderful sponsors for this years show: Zentein Nutrition! Having started amidst the pandemic, Zentein Nurtition strives to create food products with goals of sustainable food production and accessible nutrition. We had the amazing opportunity to speak with the owner and…
Small Business Showcase: SEFINA the brand
Having only been open for 6 months, Holly Aquino-Chien has already made waves within the fashion community by starting her own small business: SEFINA the brand. Through balancing school, work, and and a new small business, Holly has managed to establish her brand based on reworking existing clothing, and creating sustainable pieces of all styles!…
Small Business Showcase: The Green Jar
About The Green Jar: The Green Jar (@thegreenjarshop) is an eco-friendly, package-free refillery stocked with a curated range of personal care and household products to make package-free purchasing easy. Simply bring in your own jar and fill it up with as much as you’d like. They focus on making a low-waste lifestyle more accessible and…
Small Business Showcase: COOKIEBAR TO
About COOKIEBAR TO: COOKIEBAR TO (@cookiebarto) is a newly opened small business currently under construction located in Richmond Hill, ON. Its aim is to serve all of the GTA. COOKIEBAR TO started off with the IG handle of @bayanihangta, aiming to raise a relief fund for the typhoon that devastated the Philippines over the last…
Small Business Showcase: The Social Blend
What is The Social Blend? Inspired by the typical student lifestyle of drinking gallons of coffee, The Social Blend is a modern style café located on Yonge and Eglinton in Toronto. Their main specialty is serving up delicious coffee and brews, but they also serve Korean-style macarons. The amount of different variations of coffee is…
Small Business Showcase: Kiko Bakery
About Kiko Bakery: Kiko Bakery began its operations in November 2020 here in London. All of Kiko’s baked goods are home-made by Catherine herself and available for free pickup or delivery in London with a small fee. Kiko has a rotating menu and has thus far featured pineapple buns, sausage buns, and milk buns in…
5 Creative Ways to Study
Thinking about changing your study method for the new year? Wanna cross off your New Years Resolution of acing all your classes for this semester? Well, your in luck! Many of us have our preferred study method whether it’s highlighting our notes or rereading the textbook over and over. Even though these methods are effective,…
Top 5 Valentines Date Ideas
Planning for Valentines Day can be stressful business, especially during quarantine where it feels like all the virtual and social-distancing date ideas have been exhausted. Luckily, the CFS team has got your back and is here with a list of valentines (or galentines!) date ideas! 1. Bob Ross Painting Date Make a trip to your…
Making Good Habits for 2021!
With 2021 just starting, and your resolutions are just becoming habits, we thought we’d offer some other good habits to start to make sure this is the best year ever for you! Below are a few habits you can adopt, adapt, and apply to try and spice up your year. Forming a habit can be…
5 Tips for Starting the New Year Right
GOODBYE 2020 and HELLO 2021! Into the new and out with the old, New Years resolutions seem just about the right thing to do. However, such resolutions are hardly ever kept throughout the year and we all go back being the same person we were before. The key to success is making achievable goals with…
Top 6 Boxing Day Deals
Just because Christmas is over doesn’t mean that the time for indulging in materialistic gifts is over. Boxing Day has plenty of amazing deals for those that aren’t done celebrating the holiday spirit yet. Here is OUR top 5 Boxing Day list: 6. Costco Don’t sleep on Costco. Their food court items are amazing but…
5 Interesting Facts About Christmas Around the World
Christmas has been an international fan-favourite holiday for an eternity. Families gather around with chestnuts roasting on an open fire and sing classic carols to get in the holiday mood. Christmas is one holiday that kids look forward to the most because it’s that one time of year that Santa Claus comes to town! This…
Blogmas Day 25: At-home Christmas Activities
It’s officially Christmas!! This holiday season might look a little different this year, but congrats on making it to December 🎄 Even though we’re all stuck in quarantine doesn’t mean we can’t still make it the most wonderful time of the year! Here are a list of 5 at-home activities you can do with your…
Stylish Christmas Decor Ideas
If you love nothing more than bright lights, loads of plaid and sparkling ornaments, then Christmas is your time to put it on FULL display! When it comes to decorating your home for the holiday season, there are so many variations to choose from that it can be hard to decide sometimes. Whether you prefer…
Best Christmas Songs of All Time
From the good old classics to pop tracks, here are some of our favourite Christmas songs that will surely get you into that holly jolly spirit! 1. All I Want For Christmas Is You Well there’s no surprise here… Mariah Carey does it again every single year with this track from Mimi’s 1994 album Merry…
Blogmas Day 21: Last Minute Christmas Gifts
Only 4 days left until Christmas?!?! It seems like just yesterday since December started and if you’re anything like me, I’m still not done holiday shopping. Thankfully, we’ve compiled a short list of genius gift ideas that will deliver just in time. Projector Missing the movie theatres? No worries, bring the theatre right to your…
15 Funny Christmas Jokes To Share This Year
Is it really Christmas without hearing your relatives spill out a corny dad joke? Let’s face it – we’ve all laughed at a well delivered dad joke once or twice in the past and although most of the time they make us want to roll our eyes in disgust, some of them can really light…
Festive Fit-spiration for 2020
The holiday season can be tough, especially when spent indoors! This year, with the lack of festive parties to attend, you might find yourself in a fashion slump, thinking about what to wear. If you’re planning your outfits and trying to figure out what to wear that is comfortable, but will still get you in…
Best Gifts Under $25
Christmas is right around the corner and what does that mean? It means it’s time to get your Christmas shopping started! Sometimes, you don’t want to spend a lot of money on a gift – but that definitely doesn’t mean you want that gift to be a subpar. There are always an infinite amount of…
Sweet Treats with a Festive Twist
The holiday season is all about spending time with your loved ones, sharing laughs, memories and good food. The Christmas season is a great opportunity to take out your chefs hats, and aprons, and start to get creative in the kitchen. To make this festive season super special, try out some of these other holiday…
Happy Holidays from Around the World
Ever wonder what “Merry Christmas” or “Season’s Greetings” sounds like in other countries and cultures? Today we’re going to be looking at a couple of ways to wish your loved ones from around the globe a happy holiday season. With the current state of our public health, staying connected with people from around the world…
5 Fun Ways to Wrap Presents
It’s the season of gift giving, so why not make your gifts a little more unique? The excitement of a gift comes from the presentation, and these methods will surely get your recipient wondering, “What could be inside?” Here are a few of our favourites. 5. DIY Mouse Wrap Here’s a cute little creature that…
Top 5 Winter Travel Destinations
With the holidays coming around, a great way to spend it is taking a vacation with your family and friends to rejuvenate yourself for the new year. Although travel isn’t as easy this year, you can still find some great destinations where you can just relax and not worry about a thing, as long as…
Top 5 Christmas Songs
Tis the season to be singing! With all the incredible Christmas and festive music coming out, we thought we’d highlight the top 5 Christmas songs that you can add to your own personal playlists, to add a little spice to your holiday season. From classics, to new tunes, to all-time favourites, here is a list…
Top 5 Stocking Stuffer Ideas
Christmas season is right around the corner and our team here at CFS has got you covered! Stocking stuffers are always a hit or miss and this year we want them to be a hit! Down below are some ideas for the whole family! Time to get festive and creative! 1. Nike Dri-Fit Socks No…
Top DIY Christmas Ornaments
Whether you’re already in the holiday spirit and can’t wait to get to tree decorating, or want to hold off on Christmas shenanigans until you’ve picked out your tree, there’s never a wrong time to start thinking about what homemade Christmas ornaments you want to make this season. DIY Christmas ornaments can be a more…
Irresistible Christmas Cookie Ideas
What’s the first thing you think about when you hear CHRISTMAS? Is it the presents? Is the Christmas songs? Or do you think about how many cookies your going to eat? Everybody loves the feeling of cuddling up by the fireplace while indulging in delicious cookies as even Santa can’t help taking a bite of…
Top 5 Festive Holiday Drinks
BRRRR!!! Winter is here and finals are nearing so what better way to cozy up then to drink some fun drinks? Below you will find the best, most creative drinks that you and your friends can make to spice up your holiday season! From the extravagant Christmas hot chocolates to the tangy MOCKtails, our team…
Favourite Advent Calendars 2020
Its the beginning of December and you know what that means: ADVENT CALENDARS! These make for a great holiday gift and honestly a wonderful way to treat yourself too! This year, CFS has compiled a list of our favourite unique advent calendars (that aren’t just chocolate) that will keep you excited as the countdown to…
Holiday Gifts for Parents!
Parents are often the most difficult people to shop for during the holidays and it can be a lot of pressure to pick out the perfect gift. This year, CFS is making your job a whole lot easier by compiling a list of our favourite holiday gifts for parents! 1. Mug Warmer Whether your parent…
CFS Holiday Cards!
The most wonderful time of the year might look and feel a little different this year. Whether that means you’re going home for the holidays or having virtual festivities with your loved ones instead, spreading the holiday cheer has definitely gotten harder. That’s why CFS has gone digital with our annual best-selling holiday cards! We’ve…
Festive Makeup Looks for the Holidays!
December is finally here! There’s so much to look forward to this holiday season- from the delicious food, cozy nights with your loved ones to, of course, the fabulous makeup looks! This season CFS has rounded up all of our favourite makeup trends for the holidays, saving you from doing all the hard work yourself…
Exam Season Fits
When it comes to exam season, studying and understanding the content isn’t the only way of improving your chances of success. Selecting the proper attire, along with productive study habits, has a significant impact on your performance. This is a stressful time for all of us, but don’t worry, we got some comfy and stylish…
CFS Launch Party
There’s alot to get excited for at the end of November. Black Friday, Christmas being less than a month away, being so so close to wrapping up first semester and of course, the hottest event of the season, CFS’s annual Launch Party! Launch Party is one of our favourite events to host and where we…
Thrifting from Home!
Thrifting can be a great and sustainable way to introduce new pieces into your wardrobe. You can up-cycle old articles, bring back past trends, or even forge your own style through unique clothes that you can’t get anywhere else. During the pandemic, all thrift-stores closed down to maintain proper safety precautions, and help to encourage…
Post-Exam Ritual: How to De-Stress After Exams
Midterms finally over, but still stressing about how you did after all those exams? Take a deep breath and follow this ultimate guide on how to de-stress! 1. Exercise Your body will not thank you better. Get those endorphins rushing and enjoy some time whether it’s at home doing Youtube workouts or outside on a…
Your Ultimate Guide to Cozy Winter Clothing
As the cold weather is starting to roll in, we can officially say it is cuddle season. It is that time of the year again to unveil the winter closet full of warm and cozy items. Dipping temperatures does things to us. Some wear multiple layers of jackets and coats while others seem to be…
CAISA Fashion Show 