The Best Tomato Pie

Filled with creamy mayonnaise and cheddar cheese mixture layered in between thick sliced of summer tomatoes makes this The Best Tomato Pie. There’s no better way to close out summer than making this delicious southern recipe.

Tomato season is underway and creating a dinner that is fresh with tomatoes is at the top of the list. Try this sausage tomato gnocchi, creamy tomato basil chicken or creamy tomato Italian parmesan chicken for more tomato recipes.

The Best Tomato Pie

Growing up in Alabama, Tomato Pie was a summer staple and one we enjoyed often. It’s Aimee here from the site Aimee Mars and southern recipes are my specialty. The basic ingredients in this simple and delicious recipe are mainly the same for all, but there are several different ways to prepare it. One this is for certain though, every end of summer should include this delicious recipe.

Ingredients in Tomato Pie

This savory pie is made of just a few basic ingredients, most of which you probably have on hand. The key is choosing super firm tomatoes, whether they come from your own garden, farmers market, or your local grocery store. Use your fingertips to gently squeeze the tomatoes to test their firmness.

• 9-inch pie shell: you can use a store-bought pie shell if you’re looking to make this recipe quickly or you can make a delicious one of your own like this buttermilk pie crust.
• 6 Tomatoes, large and very ripe: the firmer the tomatoes the better. If the tomatoes are too soft they’ll have way too much moisture, which will make your pie soggy.
• Salt: this is just a basic salt for coating the tomatoes before adding them to the recipe, it helps to drain any additional water.
• Fresh Basil: basil and tomato were meant to go together and putting this fresh ingredient in tomato pie are no different. I highly recommend using fresh basil if you can find it.
• Freshly Shredded Cheddar Cheese: you can use already shredded cheddar cheese for this recipe, but shredded your own makes it slightly softer and so it melts perfectly together into the pie.
• Mayonnaise: this key ingredient slightly holds this pie together and adds some delicious flavor.
• Seasoning: salt, pepper, and garlic powder and the main spices for this recipe, however, you can easily add in some more such as paprika and chili powder if you like a spicier version.

How to Make Tomato Pie

1. Prepare the Tomatoes: slice the tomatoes about 1/4-inch in thickness and lay them flat in a single layer on a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Cover the tomatoes in salt and then a top layer of paper towels and let sit for 10 minutes.
2. Mix the Base: In a large bowl combine the shredded cheese, mayonnaise, fresh basil, and seasoning until fully combined.
3. Arrange: place your desired pie shell into a pie dish and begin to arrange the pie by layering a single layer of tomatoes on the bottom. Then spread half of the cheese mixture on top of the tomatoes. Place another layer of tomatoes, overlapping some, on top, and repeat with the remaining cheese mixture. Finish layering the pie with some tomatoes on top. Firmly press the tomatoes in so the mixture comes together. Sprinkle some additional basil on top if desired.
4. Bake: Place the pie in a pre-heated oven at 350º F and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, until the cheese becomes bubbly.

Which Tomatoes are Best for Tomato Pie?

The standard beefsteak or plum tomatoes work best for tomato pie because they’re not as juicy as tomatoes such as heirloom. Make sure to choose tomatoes that are firm to touch and not soft. If you really want to use heirloom tomatoes then you absolutely can, just also make sure they’re super firm. If you choose tomatoes that are too soft it will be hard to remove the water content and your pie will turn out soggy.

Can I use a Store-Bought Pie Crust?

Yes! If you’re short on time or just don’t want to hassle with making a crust then a store-bought crust will work just as well. There is one trick I always like to use though, and that’s to double up the crust. Purchase a dough that comes with two shells and layer one right on top of the other in your pie dish. This makes for an extra thick crust.

What to Serve with Tomato Pie:

This pie is surprisingly filling, and since it’s a summer recipe it pairs perfectly with the most traditional side dishes. Some of my favorites are listed below.

• Summer Corn Salad
• Grilled Ceasar Salad
• Baked Beans
• Classic Potato Salad
• Classic Deviled Eggs
• Strawberry, Pear, and Apple Spinach Salad

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The Best Tomato Pie

Filled with creamy mayonnaise and cheddar cheese mixture layered in between thick sliced of summer tomatoes makes this The Best Tomato Pie. There's no better way to close out summer than making this delicious southern recipe.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American, Southern

Keyword tomato pie

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Servings 10 Servings

Calories 279kcal

Author Aimee Mars

Ingredients

• 1 9-inch Pie Shell
• 6 large Tomatoes very ripe
• 1 tablespoon Salt
• 8 ounces Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup Fresh Basil chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1/8 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350ºF and if making prepare the pie dough.

Prepare the Tomatoes:

• Slice the tomatoes to about 1/4-inch in thickness and arrange them in a single layer on a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Coat the tomatoes in salt and cover again with another layer of paper towels. Let sit for 10 minutes.

Make the Filling:

• In a medium bowl combine the shredded cheese, mayonnaise, fresh basil, and spices together until mixed well. Set aside.

Arrange the Pie:

• Place the 9-inch pie shell into your pie dish and arrange a single layer of sliced tomatoes on the bottom. Cover the tomatoes with half of the cheese mixture and repeat this step.
• Layer the last of the tomato slices on top, overlapping is okay, and firmly press them into the pie. This helps the ingredients come together.

Bake:

• Place the pie into the oven and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, until the cheese begins to bubble and the crust turns a golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 1055mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1176IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 179mg | Iron: 1mg

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Six Questions With Caroline Pham of Montreal Jewellery Brand Ora-C

Montreal-based multi-hyphenate Caroline Pham, who launched her accessories brand Ora-C five years ago, looks at the world a little differently. Actually, it’s hard to say if sometimes she’s not looking at this world at all. Instead, Pham–who graduated from Parsons the New School of Design after studying illustration and industrial design–is a vibe seeker. Imagery from cultures both familiar and unfamiliar are the undercurrents of her inspiration, manifesting in evocative handmade pieces like earrings crafted with an assortment of gemstones, and bracelets with ‘piercings’. Having recently re-opened her studio boutique along with L.L.Y Atelier, Pham caught up with FASHION to talk about her magnetizing work and what’s been on her mind during the COVID-19 crisis and uprising of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Tell me about the latest collection, Folk L’Ore. What’s the story behind it, and what’s your favourite piece?

I’ve always used a lot of flowers and rocks in my previous collections’ shoots as props. Nature has been a huge inspiration since day one; the grimmer the world around us gets, the closer I want to feel to nature. But in the Folk L’Ore collection, I used the floral inspiration and the use of stones more literally in the shapes of my pieces. I have botanical references all over, like petal shapes stamped with my finger tips, vine-like swirls or coils, and natural semi-precious gemstones such as carnelian, jade, blue-lace agates and freshwater pearls. This collection is also a slow re-birth of my work toward leaving textiles and tassels behind and embracing the use of stones, which are the main medium I now use in my one-of-a-kind series.

My aesthetic has always looked towards a romantic form of nostalgia for historical jewels, all while making them look like they still belong in modern days. My jewellery lives in a sort of made-up exoticism, like coming from a far away world we think we can recognize, yet cannot quite put our finger on. It’s a theme I have played with a lot in my work due to the fact that I grew up in multiple cultures at once. I never lived each culture in-depth, I therefore would create my own narratives about them since a young age. In my jewellery, I think it allows people to weave their own narrative into the pieces they buy from me. This is the reason why I think jewellery can be so personal and precious to all.

My favourite piece from Folk L’Ore seems to be changing regularly. I personally wear the Ginette earrings everyday! They are these feminine petal-shaped dangles that can look like you have two earrings at once. A nice little tingling sound follows you around all day when you where them. However pieces like the Roberte and the Louisette earrings really make me feel proud of my work. They are the bolder version of my aim to make regal-looking pieces, a fantasy I have been inspired to explore a lot lately.

And tell me about your OOAK designs. What inspires them?

The original inspiration came during my first trip to Mexico three years ago. I traveled with two friends around the country and found so many amazing hand-cut stones and dead-stock loads in bazaars and small towns; the kind you cannot find when buying from regular avenues. I bought so many, it created this new departure for me to attempt to use unique stones in my work for the first time. Before I knew it, it became an annual ritual. To release the new OOAK series in the spring and summer, based on the stones I have been gathering on trips I would take during the winter days.

It’s such a freeing mindset, to break away from the regular fashion schedule and create pieces that are unique and not reproducible. This makes the designing process a lot less restricting and releases my creative juices to go the extra mile with wilder, bolder pieces that can attract a more niche clientele. In fact, this direction is more and more an avenue I have the intention to explore. It is finding parallels to my values as a small business of promoting slow fashion and ethical sourcing. It also refocuses my love for making and designing jewellery in a creative way. To me, mass-producing pieces that are already available on the market for the sake of trend and profit bores me. I guess I am a romantic artist at heart.

Photography by LMChabot.

How does living in Montreal influence your work?

 Montreal is a very progressive city when it comes to sustainability mixed with full-blown creativity. There is a real sense of community that pushes for slower consumerism, environmentally-friendly practices, and support for smaller businesses. In fact, in the last few years I have noticed an ever increasing growth of very interesting brands that is redefining the Montreal fashion scene into one to watch out for in the international sphere.

I feel like moving to Montreal has allowed me to make ORA-C a reality. It’s extremely affordable and is hence a vibrant hub for small businesses and creative people in general. There are so many inspiring people here. The pace of living is really soothing, too. So much stress comes from running a small business alone, if I was still in New York City–I lived there for 10 years before moving back here in 2013–I would have had multiple burnouts already. Working here has really helped me be more aligned with my core values of ethical practices, while still being surrounded by extremely creative and talented people to pair myself with to produce incredible work.

Photography by LMChabot.

What’s the biggest difference you’ve noticed between the New York fashion industry and the industries in Canada and Montreal?

New Yorkers have a fake-it-till-you-make-it mentality, with dabs of side hustles all around. I lived there for 10 very formative years, so in a way there is a part of me that was cut from the same cloth. To live in New York has taught me to work my ass off. But also it inspired me with its ever-dazzling boldness, and its fearless attitude to be seen and heard. The creative juices coming out of this mega city are endless, from the lowest brow to the highest crust. But in the long run, in order to create and focus on my own work, Montreal was a much better fit for my brand.

The Montreal fashion industry to me is a smaller and quieter pond in comparison. At first when I moved back here in 2013, I thought the Montreal fashion industry was too safe and beige. But in the last few years, I really noticed some exciting new brands and designers coming out with the boldness and fire I always loved in New York. It’s having a moment lately, but it’s still coming out of its shell. So though it does not reach the same vibrance levels as New York’s fashion, it has the asset to be malleable. There are fewer established rules, so creativity and innovation is open to all. Plus there is less of an economic pressure for Montreal brands as living standards here are less expensive. We can live comfortably on the edge, without gambling away our brands’ to huge investors that will demand profitability over art and ethics. Additionally, with the industry slowly moving away from retail into the online sphere, the city where your brand is based is almost irrelevant. People can find your work from all over the world and buy it online. As a result, I feel grateful to be living in a city where the rent is affordable and living standards are calmer, all while being surrounded by a vibrant community of inspiring creators in this lovely city.

Tell me about your studio, and why it’s important for you to be able to interact with your customers there.

 My studio is almost more my home than my apartment is. I practically live there. All my work is handmade in this beautiful space, mainly by myself, except for the occasional extra hand I get from a single assistant whenever demand gets busier. Mostly it is me and my studio-mates; we’re three artists sharing the space. Since last year, the studio has partly become a boutique space open to the public every Thursday for anyone to come visit and try on pieces in person without the pressure to buy. It’s a great way to avoid the fees of a brick-and-mortar boutique and to keep a sense of privacy when I work during the rest of the week days. To welcome clients directly into my work space creates the possibility for a deeper relationship with the people who buy my work–to share what goes on behind the slick images of my brand. I can show people how the pieces are made, what is in the works, and show them that it’s really just me behind it all. Customer service for me has always been key. I love chatting with my clients and will always repair pieces they have bought from me, most of the time on my own dime. I just want people to love and wear their pieces for as long as possible.

Photgraphy by LMChabot.

What are you feeling optimistic about these days given the many issues the COVID-19 crisis and the Black Lives Matter movement have recently brought to light?

I was reading an article in the New Yorker the other day that compared the current pandemic to the 14th century worldwide Bubonic plague and the Black Death in Italy. The article argues how though it wreaked havoc, it essentially lead way to a new wave that opened people’s minds on science, philosophy and politics. It gave way to a wind of fresh air of common sense, basically allowing the birth of what we now know as the Renaissance.

After reading that, I do hope that somehow this worldwide disruption we have been going through lately is indeed a gateway to a new future. During COVID, as we have all been glued to our phones, the news has exposed so many problematic structures that bypassed us for so many years. We are forced into introspection and therefore cannot be distracted by anything but our mortality–and stupidity. People are using this moment to get their voices heard to call all of it out! It is not the first time people have tried, but it’s the first time the people in position of power are listening. White people especially. Racial inequality towards Black people is a huge issue the world has never wanted to pause on. But also the subjects of women’s abuses, inequalities towards Indigenous people and LGBTQIA communities, and issues of immigration, poverty and sustainability. Are we finally recognizing that classism and discrimination in the modern world is no longer wanted?

It’s hard to say if it will really all change soon, considering the federal push back in the U.S. and the extreme austerity measures in China and other countries. But my optimistic hope is that a new mentality of tolerance and mutual respect for others could be in our future. We’re forcing discussions at least.

Actually, in light of all this, I am most hopeful for the consumerist fashion industry to finally be forced to change towards what we have been pushing for years already–that is, shifting from the established rules to more environmentally-friendly practices, slower turn around of products, smaller quantities, more local goods, and more diversified goods. Things that are less conformist, so everything does not become one trend with only a few companies really profiting from it. Also, I hope that we will be more inclusive and less classist, racist and gender conformist. We should inspire each other to reach better living standards together, instead of elbowing each other to be at the top of others. I think this is cultural, and I can see that the younger generation is already changing [our] culture to be a more inclusive one.

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Almost half of workers losing 3-5 hours sleep per night with return to work worry

Following Boris Johnson’s announcement that Brits can return to the physical workplace next week, new research has found that almost half (44%) of workers currently working from home are losing between three and five hours of sleep per night through worry about having to return to the workplace.

The research carried out by health and wellness company Yumi Nutrition via an independent provider has shed light on the stress returning to work is putting on us while highlighting job security as another key concern as job cuts continue. More than one in ten workers are now so worried about losing their job that they’re missing out on at least six hours of shut-eye each night with financial worries currently keeping over a fifth of Brits up at night. And for furloughed workers, the ongoing anxiety and uncertainty of whether or not they will be returning to work is keeping them up for an average of two hours every night.

When it comes to the reasons for not wanting to return to the physical workplace, 35% of respondents cited having to commute or get up earlier, whilst 27% of people are worried about losing a work-life balance and free time.

The top 5 reasons Brits don’t want to return to the physical workplace:

1. Having to commute/ get up earlier
2. Losing a work-life balance/ free time
3. Having less time with loved ones
4. Having to attend face-to-face meeting
5. Seeing colleagues they don’t like

It’s not just back to work worries that are keeping Brits up at night, with social distancing, loneliness, children returning to school and having to wear a mask in shops also cited as reasons for not being able to sleep.

The top 10 worries keeping  awake at night:

• The health of themselves and others
• Financial worries
• Returning to the physical workplace
• Job security
• Returning to work from furlough
• Feeling lonely
• Social distancing
• Not being able to see friends and family
• Children returning to school/nursery
• Economic impact of the pandemic

As a result of the multiple worries keeping them up at night, 85% of Brits don’t feel well rested when they wake up with respondents now averaging fewer hours of sleep per night than they were getting during lockdown. This lack of sleep is also having a knock-on effect on brits’ enthusiasm with only 9% saying they feel motivated at the moment.

Despite the sleeping issues they’re facing, just under half (45%) of people say they don’t try any techniques to help them drift off. With this in mind, Yumi Nutrition has created a ‘Bedtime Zone’ on its website with a number of resources to help improve your sleep including a downloadable sleep diary and a sleep calculator.

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The Weekly Roundup: Your Go-To Guide For Everything You May Have Missed This Week & More! 7/25 – 7/31

Welcome to Ben Greenfield's Weekly Roundup and Cool New Discoveries! Ben Greenfield's discoveries, from the latest news on the fronts

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Tyranny of distance: what telehealth restrictions risk for rural, regional and remote Australia

Recently Health Minister Greg Hunt announced that telehealth would be extended but that, eligibility would be wound back to provide access in most cases only when providers “have an existing and continuous relationship with a patient”  – that is, where a patient has seen the same practitioner or a doctor […]

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#427: A Dietitian’s Advice on Healthy Eating during the Pandemic

Sarah and Katie dish with Ellie Kempton, the Simply Nourished Nutrition dietitian, about healthy eating, weight management, and meal planning. Ellie serves up:

• ways to maintain motivation for healthy eating, even in stressful times;
• how to side-step stress eating—and how protein can aid in that pursuit;
• the concept of—and examples of—“stitchable-meals”; and,
• methods to combat weight stagnation.

In the intro, Katie shares COVID-19-related family news. The conversation shifts to food-related topics at ALEX INSERT TIME HERE.

 

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There’s the Rub: Stop (and Heal) Chafe from Running

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Chafe from running. We've all been there.

Who hasn't jumped in the shower after a summer run — and nearly jumped right back out again when the water hits a freshly chafed patch of skin? Some of us have also scared the heck out of our pets, spouses, or kids because of how loudly we screamed.

“It’s so impressive that you usually don’t notice chafing when you’re running but you get in the shower, there it is,” dermatologist Jennifer Gray says. Jenn knows about it firsthand. In addition to being an M.D., she’s also a mother runner. She has two kids, ages 12 and 15, and has been lacing up her trainers for 11 years in and around Stonington, Connecticut.

All chafe from run ning, she explains, is the result of friction and the shearing forces it causes, like sandpaper running over wood. This force breaks down layers of your skin, which can happen anytime there is skin-to-skin or skin-to-clothes abrasion. Add some moisture like sweat and humidity and the process picks up speed.

Jenn has some pointers for those looking to avoid the rub.

The most important step is to “address sweating. If you wear 100% cotton, you will not be very happy. Look for a wicking fabric and pay close attention to seams. Socks without seams are ideal.”

Change up your bra, she suggests, if there’s chafing between your breasts or around the straps. “In a proper bra, nothing moves. That’s important,” she says.

Antiperspirants — she recommends Certain Dri roll-on — can help because they shut down the sweat. Lubricants like Body Glide and plain old petroleum jelly are great, as is Aquaphor for those who aren’t sensitive to lanolin. You can usually find small sizes of all of these in the drugstore. Jenn carries a tube of running lube with her when she’s out for a sweat session, just in case.

Still chafe from running happens. When you jump in the shower, be kind to your newly injured skin. “People feel like they really need to scrub a wound but be gentle,” she says. If it’s in a place where it will still be rubbed by clothes, use a non-stick bandage or paper tape.

The spot should heal relatively quickly, Jenn says, but be sure to monitor for redness and swelling. “Clear yellow discharge is okay; cloudy yellow discharge is not okay.” And if you should start running a fever, get yourself to a doctor.

In addition to Jenn’s advice, we did a little crowdsourcing for tips and tricks for dealing with the dreaded chafing:

“I use Shea Butter Vaseline under my bra straps and heart rate monitor straps. Works like a charm and much cheaper than Body Glide.” —Amanda H.

“None of the glides or topical anything works for me. I use a lot of strategically placed large band aids.” —Anne O.

“A&D ointment does wonders and it’s cheaper than most of the recommendations. But I definitely agree a proper fitted bra will help, too” —Denée H.

“Shefit bra has helped me. The rib cage and shoulder straps are adjustable, plus it is easy to nurse in.”—Jill B., who is six months postpartum

“Chamois Butt’r. They also sell little 1 oz. packages that I put in my hydration vest pocket and reapply if needed during my run. It works much better for me than glide — and doesn’t leave grease stains like petroleum jelly." —Nicole R.

“I recently tried KT tape under my bra where it tends to chafe. It worked like a charm! Nothing else I’ve tried helped.” —Holly T.

“Coconut oil mixed with a drop of lavender oil for healing and long shorts for prevention.” —Jeanne B.

“Tri-Slide triathlon anti-chafe spray! But spray it on outdoors — if you get it on your floor, it will literally be slippery for weeks.” —Roberta S.

“Chafex. I like it more than Body Glide. I met the inventors at Hartford Marathon expo years ago. Great guys who really focussed on the science of eliminating as much chafing as possible. These hot days of summer training make chafing so tough!” —Kate P.

“I don’t go on runs longer than 6 miles without Sport Shield for Her. It’s a life saver. I also rub it on my toes and heels to prevent blistering before longer runs. I’m a DD so I chafed HORRIBLY before I found this stuff.” —Aryn S.

“Dove deodorant works so much better for me than the body glide and some other brands.” —Sasha M.

“Before I have any chaffing, I use Aquaphor. For summer long runs, if I’ve already gotten chafe-y, I tuck Spenco Second Skin into the strap of my bra to ease discomfort.” —Shayna D.

How do you avoid the chafe?
What do you use when your luck runs out?

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Posh Gvasalia Lanvin is Crowned as the Winner of Slay The Runway II

Tonight, FASHION held its virtual runway competition Slay The Runway II, a co-production with Karim Olen Ash and XPOSED and presented in association with Tide and Jean Paul Gaultier, in support of The 519. Moderated by Twysted Miyake-Mugler, the judges – Tamar Miyake-Mugler, supermodel and Canada’s Drag Race judge Stacey McKenzie and FASHION’s creative and fashion director George Antonopoulos – watched as 10 finalists (Diseiye, Ebony Xclusive Lanvin, Gala Siriano, Hannah Arsovskihan, Mars Alexander, Nick “Miami” Benz, Oleg Kasynets, Posh Gvasalia Lanvin, Roderic Monroe and Songbird Miyake-Mugler) presented their interpretation of #FreedomFabulousness and turned their living rooms, sidewalks, driveways and more into a fierce runway. Only one could be crowned as the winner – and Posh Gvasalia Lanvin came out on top, narrowly clinching the victory with an impressive 30/30 score after flooring the judges with his submission.

 

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“His walk was incredible!” says Antonopoulos of the Vancouver-based winner. “From the moment he turned the corner and started giving us a ’90s-inspired Linda Evangelista supermodel walk, he owned every second of it. The look, which looked like it was straight off the Jacquemus S/S20 runway, and when he wrapped the massive hat around his body – that sold it for me. ” Tamar agrees, telling FASHION, “Posh Lanvin did what we like to call in ballroom ‘waking it up.’ He demanded our attention in a way many others did not. Just like I teach my house kids, you have to sell it from the moment you are seen stepping onto that runway. Posh not only finessed the limited space he had to work with, he also used his effect (a ballroom term for costume) to elevate the overall performance. It felt seasoned, confident and poised. Posh slayed the runway. The runway didn’t slay him.” McKenzie added, “Posh commanded the runway as soon as he stepped out. His walk was strong and confident with the right amount of playfulness, and his outfit was not only a great representation of his cultural background, it was very well thought out, fashionable and he knew how to work it.”

Speaking with FASHION about the inspiration behind his look, Posh said, “The theme of the runway challenge was ‘freedom’ – which is a word that I believe is quite sensitive during the current climate as society is re-evaluating our systemic racism. So my way of interpreting the theme was to celebrate my Philippine ancestry by featuring the Pina Barong (a traditional Filipino garment made with pineapple fibres) and Banig (a traditional floor mat) wrapped around my waist, and to literally ‘top’ it off  with a very large woven Jacquemus-style hat, that I actually purchased in Thailand.” He adds that he was “in shock” upon finding out he had won “knowing the talent of the community that entered.” As for how he’ll spend the $500 cash prize? “Even prior to winning, I was thinking about what I would do if I did win and promised myself that I would find a way to return the money back into the ballroom community. I will be giving half of my cash prize to The 519, as it was one of the first places where I was exposed to Ballroom when I lived in Toronto.”

In addition to the $500 cash prize, Jean Paul Gaultier is gifting a limited edition bottle of Le Male to Posh, as well as to our first 10 entrants, the winner of the fan favourite poll and one lucky voter. Tide is generously donating a prize pack worth over $100 to the winner, as well as the winner of the fan favourite poll.

Tide has generously donated to The 519, and is encouraging the Slay The Runway audience to do the same during our event by texting THE519 to 80100 or by clicking here.

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Slay The Runway II: Vote For Your Fan Favourite Here

FASHION’s virtual runway competition Slay The Runway II, a co-production with Karim Olen Ash and XPOSED and presented in association with Tide and Jean Paul Gaultier, in support of The 519, just finished on IGTV (click here in case you missed it!) but that doesn’t mean the fun has stopped! Our 10 incredible finalists gave it their all for the competition – and we want YOU to choose your favourite. Tide is generously donating a prize pack worth over $100 to the winner, as well as the winner of the Slay The Runway II fan favourite poll. Jean Paul Gaultier is also gifting one limited edition bottle of Le Male to the winner of the fan favourite poll, as well as one lucky voter.

For your chance to win, get your vote in below – you have until Thursday, August 6th at 8:30pm. The winner of the fan favourite poll will be revealed on Instagram on Friday, August 7th.

• Select your favourite Slay The Runway II contestant*
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  • Gala Siriano
  • Hannah Arsovskihan
  • Mars Alexander
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  • Oleg Kasynets
  • Posh Gvasalia Lanvin
  • Roderic Munroe
  • Songbird Miyake-Mugler
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A Journey to Effortless Rest & Recharge

As an energy healer and wellness advocate, I can become so caught up in the causes of others that I can burn out. I know I’m not alone in this; it’s a theme I see over and over again in my practice from other healers, teachers, caregivers, parents or empaths. We tend to put so much of ourselves into our calling and responsibilities that by the time all of our commitments are carried out there leaves little if any time for ourselves. Especially where we have dependents who rely on us continually or a stressful, demanding job which takes up so much of our headspace.

The more wired we become to serve others, the more self-care seems to be pushed farther away from our priorities.

Sometimes the thought of spending effort on ourselves can even make us feel unproductive! How many of us are guilty of avoiding purposeful self-care because we’re just too tired or don’t think we have the time? And how many more of us wish we could to meditate more, lean further into our yoga practice or simply just be.

We could also ask ourselves whether there is anything stopping us from practicing self-care. Whether there is any subconsciously held reason for us not to, and if so, what they might be and what they stand to gain.

It’s not easy to sit with the self when you’ve been avoiding doing that very thing. Perhaps there’s unaddressed emotional pain or deep, unhealed wounds which may mean, even on an unconscious level, that your very existence is centred around avoidance. Time doing nothing invites introspection, so go easy. There’s an amazing array of space holders which facilitate self-healing both face to face and remotely, go with your gut and seek the help which feels right.

Self-care doesn’t have to be this colossal effort requiring hours we don’t have; we can find moments of much-needed rest and recharge through simple mindful acts.

Here are a few which have helped me greatly, they only take minutes but provide me with precious moments of calm so very needed in the craziness of the day to day.

• Drinking a morning brew in silence, before anyone else gets up.
• Walking barefoot, or ‘Earthing’, even when I’m going from A to B.
• Taking 3, deep, purposeful breaths when you feel dizzied with activity or overwhelmed. This is a meditation in itself.
• Consciously eating nutritious meals and snacks – not just the kids’ leftovers or food hastily grabbed from the cupboard.
• Getting lost in and breathing through just one of your favourite songs.
• Five minutes of silence or listening to the wind in the trees. No words. No talking. Just listening.
• An invigorating walk in the wind and rain. There’s nothing like the elements to bring you back into yourself and blast away stagnant energies. A therapeutic walk in nature resets a busy mind.

Doing nothing – this is not being unproductive, it is crucial to our wellbeing. It gives our minds a chance to catch up, to process thoughts and to regulate. It’s a sigh of the soul.

• Looking towards nature, for example out of a window – this gives our eyes a rest and a calming visual to recharge our minds. Did you know that our eyes can depict more shades of green than of any other colour?
• Dressing for rest – Restrictive clothing can put a strain on our joints if we’re rushing around or even just sitting in an office chair. This can make us physically tired and irritable. Give your body a rest and make sure what you’re wearing is kind and unrestrictive.
• Distance Reiki – Remote energy healing has been vital throughout events of this year.

Who wouldn’t want to feel divine waves of bliss wash over them from the comfort of their own home? Even if you think you don’t have the time, an energy healer can ensure the treatment is received when you’re asleep. Time and distance are worldly illusions when you think in terms of energy. Receiving Reiki this way ensures you can heal in privacy if that is what you so need, and wake up the next morning feeling rested, replenished and energised.

Of course when we’re really burning out we should ideally take as much time as we need to repair, but this isn’t always possible. Weaving one or a few of these simple acts into our day can provide us with an inner place of solace. They’re small but precious tools for emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing which can easily become second nature.

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Alex de Angelis is a holistic practitioner and wellness witch based in London offering Reiki, EFT tapping, sound therapy, divination and guided therapeutic walks in the urban wilds. Energy healing, mindful living and the principles of shadow integration are at the heart of her work as she answers a collective calling for wholeness and reconnection. She holds space for individuals and groups, sharing tools of empowerment, self-healing, self-integration and spiritual development. Follow her on Instagram and her website.

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Energy Healing; Can Scent Hinder the Process?

As an energy healer who holds space for others, I never use essential oils, diffusers, room sprays, candles or incense in my therapy room. For healing treatments and for our own self-care rituals we should seek to create a gentle space for thoughts to process in their own way and at their own pace. A beautiful ambiance can be created just by the energy put into our space. If a scent is introduced or imposed it might be suggestive or even triggering. Scent induces memory recall and it might be these very memories which are at the root of trauma.

The scent really is so subjective. As children, we learn to associate certain smells with people, places or events. Whenever I smell blackcurrant jam I’m instantly taken back to my grandmother’s pantry. Moped fumes, to the backstreets of Napoli where I spent many a stifling summer. Geraniums, to my childhood home where my mum grew masses of them in terracotta pots.

But not all scents have such positive associations.

For example, although lavender is a wonderfully therapeutic plant and invokes feelings of peace for most of us, for some it might bring forward memories of a childhood home in which they felt uneasy or fearful, an association which may be held on a subconscious level. You can see how dousing a room in lavender would hinder the healing process.

The scent may even induce nausea or dissuade us from taking beautiful deep life-giving breaths. For those sensitive to smell it can bring on feelings irritation and violation, or at best, distraction. The same can be said for any sensory stimulation ~ music, touch and taste all hold memories. Any sort of sensory input needs permission first, even scent.

Complementary or psychological therapies can include reprocessing repressed memories and every so often someone may claim to have sensed a certain smell during their treatment, the nature of which is usually comforting. It can be a turning point in their healing journey.

During healing sessions, I sometimes sense smells that have a particular association with the person I’m treating. ‘Smellucinations’ played a subtle part in my own healing journey too with spontaneous wafts of basil, olive oil and sweet warm dried grass reminding me of my roots. They were small yet important reminders of ‘home’ I so very much needed when I was going through a difficult period of time.

There is indeed a place for scent in healing.

When I guide others on therapeutic walks in the urban wilds, sometimes their faces light up as subtle herbaceous wafts of yarrow and elder are carried on the wind or the smell of the wet earth rises after the rain. It always seems like one of the most welcome and rewarding sensory experiences of all.

We all have our own preferences, our unique life paths and we all heal differently; just as medicine should be administered on an individual basis, let’s choose our scents mindfully too. Instead of going on what feelings certain aromas ‘should’ induce, let’s remember to call upon our own intuitive wisdom and ask ourselves, what is it we need today? Is it the citrusy aroma of lemon balm, the medicinal magic of eucalyptus or a sensory holiday with no scent at all.

So here’s to the safe space which is ours to fill, to blasts of fresh air and to the comforting smells embedded deep in our subconscious that may one day emerge when we least expect.

 

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Alex de Angelis is a holistic practitioner and wellness witch based in London offering Reiki, EFT tapping, sound therapy, divination and guided therapeutic walks in the urban wilds. Energy healing, mindful living and the principles of shadow integration are at the heart of her work as she answers a collective calling for wholeness and reconnection. She holds space for individuals and groups, sharing tools of empowerment, self-healing, self-integration and spiritual development. Follow her on Instagram and her website.

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