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Not to state the obvious, but the holiday season won't be the same this year. In the grand scheme of things, a missed (or at least altered) season of celebration is not the end of the world. But that being said, I think it's okay to admit that we'll miss some things this winter. The pre-party prep with your best friends who come to "help" bake ginger cookies and open wine at 4 pm. The excuse to pull out the festive/borderline-campy party tops that generally spend most of the year in hibernation. The slow pour of people coming in, wiping snowflakes off their shoulders. The build up of voices...

With the help of self-timer, a single bedsheet, and an eye for all lüks bold, Bijan Ross redefining what influence means. She's what you might call a micro-influencer, but that prefix doesn't affect the big goals she has in mind. With a handful of titles to her name (psychology major, curve model are just a couple) she has no plans to stick to being boxed in by a single one. I'll let her tell you the details in her own words.  xo, Anna NEOPHYTE: How do you describe yourself? BIJAN ROSS: For some reason I’ve always had trouble answering this question lol, but I guess I would...

While I'm wary of defining myself by what I do, being a writer is so inextricable from who I am that it's hard not to. In any case, I mention that because it's particularly strange when words fail writers. It happens all the time. More often than not, actually. But sometimes it's not that banging-your-head-against-the-table, writer's block sort of thing. Sometimes you're just so in awe, so flummoxed that no words feel right. That's a little bit how I feel when I think about how I met Madi. It was a chance encounter, really, that changed so much. She saw something in me...

For many, this Mother's Day will be a different one. No brunch, no hugs, no in-person flower deliveries. But that doesn't mean that the sentiment can't be there - whether you express it over Zoom, a socially distant drop-by, or through gift giving. If you're in Toronto, we're offering free drop off this week so that your gifts reach you/your mom in time. Just email or DM for more info. And hey, we're also happy to write some belated Mother's Day wishes in the cards. If you place an order and don't think it'll reach home in time, just make a note...

While minimalism can sometimes translate to uninspiring, Ruby Benson's take on it is anything but. Her aesthetic is clean yet real. The palettes she gravitate towards are fresh but classic. As a creative, her jobs coalesce - the result: a portfolio of creative direction, personal style, photography, and content creation. I first chatted with Ruby last summer, just as we were set to launch Collection One. She was so supportive and sweet and I've been wanting to connect with her further ever since. While at home, she was kind enough to answer some questions and of course, pick out some of her fave Neophyte...

This week I decided to ask our Creative Director, Gaby, for some help on this dispatch. Instead of a diary entry from me, I asked her a bunch of quarantine-centric questions - from what content she's indulging in to tried and tested recipes and a bunch of recommendations in between... So, without further ado, please enjoy a COVID-19 care package from us to you.  xo ANNA   NEOPHYTE JEWELS: OK before I pry all your COVID advice from your flour-covered hands - How are you?  GABRIELLE RETTA: Honestly, better than expected. I initially didn’t really reach out to many people at the start...