Interviews
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.
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Tips & Tricks
You 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.
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Literature
Recommended 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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Inspiration
Staff picks – the summer sale edition
Welcome to the latest iteration of our Staff Picks series, in which members of our beloved team let you in on a(n open) secret: their favourite frames are on sale at up to 70% off!
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Interviews
In conversation with Michelle Chubb
Today we shine a spotlight on social media creator and Indigenous advocate Michelle Chubb aka @indigenous_baddie, who we’ve proudly featured in our Together campaign.
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Inspiration
Staff picks – in which our Richmond team lets us in on their frame preferences
We asked the Richmond Centre crew to share their top choice of frames and a few words about their experience at BonLook. Lucky for us, they kindly obliged!
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Inspiration
On the importance of wearing sunglasses
As thankful as we are whenever the sun comes out, it’s always good to keep in mind that some precautions should be taken before heading outside. You might not know this, but your eyes need sunglasses as much as your skin needs sunscreen!
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Interviews
A day in the life of an optical lab technician
Did you know that BonLook has its own optical laboratory? One of our awesome technicians was kind enough to describe their daily tasks in layman’s terms for us – take a peek inside the lab.
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Inspiration
Mother figures – a gift guide for those you want to celebrate on Mother’s Day
They shaped our lives, helped us grow into the people we are, they’ve inspired and mentored us, cared for us, and given us unconditional support. This one is for the mother figures in our lives. Whether you’re celebrating in person or virtually, dropping off a parcel over the backyard fence or mailing out a care package, we hope you get to bring joy to that person you’re so grateful for – whoever that is!
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Tips & Tricks
Good for the planet – offset your carbon footprint with EcoCart
Make my order carbon neutral
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Tips & Tricks
Sleeping beauty – some tips and tricks to improve your resting hours
Here at BonLook, we're all about trying to adopt healthy habits (emphasis on trying). On a typical pre-COVID day at the office, you could find the team jetting off to spin class together or gathering around a fruit platter in the kitchen, dissecting our favourite moments from the latest reality show. We’ve always been about swapping what's working for us, from gripping podcast episodes to the self-help books that taught us a thing or two.
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Tips & Tricks
How to Occupy the Long Weekend – Labour Day Edition
Got an extra day off? Turn that slightly longer reprieve from work into a real vacation by trying something new – if you’re so inclined.
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