Going offline: balancing work, creativity, and self-care
In the spirit of our stylishly casual Offline collection, we reached out to inspiring Canadian creators and entrepreneurs to hear their thoughts on self-care, feeling at home, and the art of relaxation.
Keep ReadingYou ask, we answer: what are photochromic lenses?
Photochromic lenses are a really practical way to transition (see what we did there?) between your daily activities without having to plan ahead based on atmospheric conditions. Basically, they’re lenses that don’t make you check the weather.
Keep ReadingRecommended reads – works by 2SLGBTQIA+ authors
A short list of books we love by authors who identify as members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
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A little wellness goes a long way
Given all the stress and uncertainty we're living through right now, incorporating wellness habits into your daily routine has never been more vital. Knowing where to start, though, is half the battle. If you're not sure what to do, then we've got the article for you. In it, we'll impart some of our favourite ways to improve your well-being while at home. Dive in.
Keep ReadingCustom lenses, explained
Our national optician manager Rajbir Sidhu took some time out of his busy schedule to provide an in-depth explanation of our custom lenses Thank you, Raj!
Keep ReadingHow to answer the age-old question: What’s my size?
We want everyone to be able to enjoy our glasses, and that’s why we’ve been increasing our offer of frames available in various sizes. And while we think that’s great news, it does raise the matter of choosing said size. Here are a few tips and tools to help you reach the answer.
Keep ReadingAll kinds of love – a non-comprehensive V-Day movie list
Whether you like to call it Galentine’s Day, Palentine’s Day, or Cupid’s Big Bash (okay, we might have just made that one up), or whether you like to pretend that it doesn’t exist at all, V-Day is within sight and pretty hard to avoid! We figured we’d try to make it enjoyable for as many people as possible with a list of our favourite movie loves, romantic or otherwise.
Keep ReadingThe ultimate self-gifting guide to wrap up this long year
Not in the mood for your traditional year-end highlights review? Neither are we. Here’s a better list for you – some BonLook presents to offer your amazing self. Seeing everyone step up to take care of one another was a pretty wonderful redeeming aspect of 2020, and if you can, take a moment to celebrate that with a kind gesture sent your own way.
Keep ReadingFiguring things out (sort of) – the WFH issue
Let’s take a crack at one of 2020’s many adjustments (as for long-time freelancers, all we have to say to you is… HELP). We’ve all had to face it: this is how it’s going to be for a while, so we might as well try to make it comfier, more pleasant, and just plain better. Here’s a short list of things that can improve life as a stuck-at-home person.
Keep ReadingComing together: a Q&A with Canadian changemakers
As part of our latest edit, we had the amazing opportunity to work with six inspiring individuals – featuring our most beloved BonLook designs, and most importantly, celebrating the things that make each of us unique while bringing us closer together.
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