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Souzan Michael

Editorial Intern
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Toronto
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Jun 2011
I'm a recent grad of York University's Professional Writing program and am looking to get into fashion and beauty journalism.
What is unique that's not in your bio?
I regularly eat a whole watermelon in one sitting.
What's your favorite accomplishment?
Previous internships and scoring a Trend Hunter internship. Oh, and I once hula-hooped for 45 minutes straight.
How do you define cool?
Anything that is new, exciting and interesting. Something I can't wait to tell my friends about.
What inspires or excites you?
Fashion magazines and blogs
Predict something awesome for 2020?
If the world doesn't end in 2012, then Lindsay Lohan making her way back into the acting world would be awesome and shocking.
Ocean Floor Editorials
Ocean Floor Editorials
The Alana Zimmer Garage Spring 2012 Photoshoot is Beautiful and Artistic
When a photoshoot is titled ‘In An Octopus’s Garden,’ chances are it is not going to be your run of the mill, everyday fashion shoot, and the Alana Zimmer Garage Spring 2012 editorial proves... MORE
Awesome Arcade Supermodel Shots
Awesome Arcade Supermodel Shots
The Vlada Roslyakova L'Officiel Paris Photo Shoot is Gamer-Ready
A video game arcade does not seem like an entirely chic location for a high fashion magazine photo shoot to take place, but as the Vlada Roslyakova L’Officiel Paris editorial demonstrates, the... MORE
Hot Highlighter-Hued Editorials
Hot Highlighter-Hued Editorials
The Tallulah Morton Nylon Magazine Photo Shoot is Stunning
If you’re looking for a fun and easy way to spice up your makeup routine this season, then the Tallulah Morton Nylon Magazine photo shoot is just the thing for you. The gorgeous model was shot by... MORE
Yummy Fondue-Inspired Electronics
Yummy Fondue-Inspired Electronics
The Melty Chocolate USB Lamp is Deliciously Deceptive
Unless you have a habit of uncontrollably and immediately licking everything you perceive to be edible, you’re going to love the Melty Chocolate USB Lamp. This functional lamp is a great way... MORE
Chaotic Party Portrayal Videos
Chaotic Party Portrayal Videos
The Rita Ora 'How We Do (Party)' Video is Fun and Wild
The Rita Ora ‘How We Do (Party)’ music video is sure to make your weekend plans look tame and uninteresting compared to how Roc Nation’s newest lady celebrates the end of a work... MORE
Country-Chic Couture Shots
Country-Chic Couture Shots
The Jessiann Gravel-Beland L'Officiel Paris Photo Shoot is Playful
Country-chic glamor is all the rage in the fashion world this season, with plaid shirts and cutoff denim making several appearances on the catwalk, and the Jessiann Gravel-Beland L’Officiel... MORE
Elegant Earthy Editorials
Elegant Earthy Editorials
The Kirsten Dunst A Magazine Photoshoot is Stunningly Simple
While fashion magazines often opt for photoshoots that are over the top and ultra glamorous, sometimes the most striking shots are those that are simple and minimalistic, like the Kirsten Dunst A... MORE
Fierce Facial Piercing Photoshoots
Fierce Facial Piercing Photoshoots
The Anna de Rijk L'Officiel Netherlands Editorial Shoot is Dark
It’s not hard to see where the Anna de Rijk L’Officiel Netherlands photo shoot got its inspiration: Rooney Mara and The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. Donning messy black hair, dark lips... MORE
Jaw-Dropping Adult Film Stats
Jaw-Dropping Adult Film Stats
The Adult Film Genres Infographic is Fascinating
The world of adult films is vast and complex, and the Adult Film Genres infographic puts into perspective just how complex it really is. From genres to pay wages to fetishes, these facts are not... MORE
Punk Pastel Shorts
Punk Pastel Shorts
The Kaleidoscope Eyes Ombre Shorts are Incredibly Chic
If you’re looking for a way to spice up your wardrobe and also try out the ombre look, then the Kaleidoscope Eyes ombre shorts are exactly what you’re looking for. Made by Etsy user... MORE
Hilarious Music Festival Memes
Hilarious Music Festival Memes
The Coachella Problems Meme Pokes Fun at the Festival's Stereotypes
This past weekend, annual music festival Coachella took place in Indio, California, and now that the craziness has subsided, the Coachella Problems meme has risen to make you giggle over the... MORE
Sticky Food Fashion Photography
Sticky Food Fashion Photography
The Richard Burbridge for T Style Summer Shoot is Wild
For some odd reason, the fashion world has always had a strange fascination with food, and as of late, it has become especially edgy and chic to feature editorials like the Richard Burbridge for T... MORE
Flirty Frolicking Fashion
Flirty Frolicking Fashion
The Tati Cotliar by Blossom Berkofsky Photoshoot is Gorgeous
When the weather starts to get warmer, the only thing you want to do is pile on the pastel colors and sheer fabrics for a fun, spring feel, and the Tati Cotliar by Blossom Berkofsky photoshoot shows... MORE
Troubled Couple Captures
Troubled Couple Captures
The Liu Wen for Vogue China May 2012 Photoshoot is Simple and Chic
Everyone has occasional fights with their significant other, but perhaps none have been as chic or stylish as the Liu Wen for Vogue China photoshoot that is featured in the magazine’s May 2012... MORE
Lazy Activism Statistics
Lazy Activism Statistics
The Rise of the Slacktivist Infographic is Full of Interesting Info
If the word “slacktivist” is new to you, it certainly won’t be after you take a look at the Rise of the Slacktivist infographic. As a portmanteau of the words “slacker”... MORE
Scary Celeb Rehab Statistics
Scary Celeb Rehab Statistics
The 'Celebrity Addictions and Recoveries' Infographic is Shocking
Thanks to the online world, celebrities play such a huge role in the media these days, and while their lives are certainly glamorized, their downfalls are even more publicized, as is outlined in the... MORE
Strip Chronicle Videos
Strip Chronicle Videos
Nicki Minaj ‘Beez in the Trap' Video is a Tribute to Her Mix
Say what you want about Young Money’s leading lady, but the Nicki Minaj ‘Beez in the Trap’ music video certainly solidifies Ms. Minaj’s place as the hottest female rapper in the game right... MORE
Nature-Infused Denim
Nature-Infused Denim
The Mother Denim 'Landscape' Jeans are a Work of Art
Sometimes an item of clothing can be more than just that and can transform into a wearable piece of art, which is exactly what the Mother Denim ‘Landscape’ jeans are. These beautiful... MORE
Intimidating Typographic Heels
Intimidating Typographic Heels
The 'This Will Destroy You' Heels by Anastasia Radevich are Amazing
Shoe fanatics, I strongly urge you to sit down and take a deep breath before looking at the ‘This Will Destroy You’ heels. Designed by Anastasia Radevich, these skyscraper heels feature... MORE
Artsy Rapper Freestyles
Artsy Rapper Freestyles
The Drake 'A Little Favour' Video Shows an Intimate Side of the Rapper
The online world has been abuzz lately with the news that Canadian rapper Drake is set to appear on the cover of GQ Magazine’s first Style Bible issue, and the Drake ‘A Little Favour’ video... MORE
Knee-Slapping Nonsensical Blogs
Knee-Slapping Nonsensical Blogs
The F*** Yeah Dementia Tumblr is Sure to Make You Laugh
Most people these days lead such hectic and stressful lives that it can be nice to just sit back, relax, and enjoy some truly outrageous and nonsensical entertainment, which is what the F*** Yeah... MORE
Couture Bowl Cuts
Couture Bowl Cuts
The Xiao Wang Surface Magazine Fashion Editorial is Bright and Chic
Judging by the Xiao Wang Surface Magazine photo shoot, it’s safe to assume that bowl cuts and Beatles-inspired haircuts are back, Thankfully, that is not the reality according to the fashion... MORE
Cute Meal-Balancing Canines
Cute Meal-Balancing Canines
The 'Food On My Dog' Tumblr is Adorable and Outrageous
There are so many different Tumblr accounts on the Internet, and while some are complex and thoughtful, some are just downright simple and hilarious, like the 'Food On My Dog' Tumblr. The concept could… MORE
Silly Statistic Presentations
Silly Statistic Presentations
The 'I Love Charts' Tumblr is Exactly What It Sounds Like
If you are a fan of charts, organizing information and just silly nonsensical facts, then you're going to absolutely adore the 'I Love Charts' Tumblr. The site is dedicated to charts of every kind, about… MORE
Pet Peeve Portrayals
Pet Peeve Portrayals
The 'People Who' Tumblr is Hysterical and So True
Everyone has pet peeves, and while some people have more than others, the 'People Who' Tumblr covers all of your basics. The Tumblr account is dedicated entirely to things that a lot of people generally… MORE
Magnificently Moody Catwalks
Magnificently Moody Catwalks
The Gareth Pugh Fall 2012 Collection Maintains its Signature Edge
With ladylike, 50s-inspired fashions taking over the runways of New York, Milan, London and Paris Fashion Weeks, the Gareth Pugh Fall 2012 collection thankfully does not go down that route and instead… MORE
Elegant Eskimo Catwalks
Elegant Eskimo Catwalks
The Mugler Fall 2012 Collection is Wonderfully Weird and Chic
Leave it to creative director Nicola Formichetti, who is famous for his work with Lady Gaga, to create the Mugler Fall 2012 collection, one of the most interesting shows of Paris Fashion Week thus far.… MORE
Trompe L'Oeil Rap Videos
Trompe L'Oeil Rap Videos
The Waka Flocka 'Round of Applause' Music Video is Risque and Steamy
Months after the song was released, fans will be happy to know that the Waka Flocka 'Round of Applause' music video is finally out. The song and video feature Canadian rapper Drake, who lets Waka Flocka… MORE
Silly Celebrity Lookalike Tutorials
Silly Celebrity Lookalike Tutorials
The 'How to Look Like Ryan Gosling' Video is Impressive
It's no secret that American actor Ryan Gosling is one of the most beloved and lusted-after celebrities in Hollywood right now, and this hilarious 'How to Look Like Ryan Gosling' video by YouTube user… MORE
Rapping Romantic Comedies
Rapping Romantic Comedies
The 'Ni**as in Paris at Midnight' Video Mashes Up the Hit Song and Film
While 'Watch the Throne' may have been a collaboration between Kanye West and Jay-Z, it seems that the rappers might have to make room for director Woody Allen with the 'Ni**as in Paris at Midnight' video.… MORE
Broken Love Backseat Chronicles
Broken Love Backseat Chronicles
The Childish Gambino 'Heartbeat' Video is Simple and Heartfelt
The hugely anticipated Childish Gambino 'Heartbeat' music video has finally been released, and the dark, simple video does a fantastic job of complementing the song. Childish Gambino, who is perhaps better… MORE
Flirty Fairy Tale Fashion
Flirty Fairy Tale Fashion
The Erin Fetherston Fall 2012 Collection is Fun and Youthful
While New York Fashion Week is usually more about streamlined silhouettes and chic fashion that screams (and means) business, the Erin Fetherston Fall 2012 collection lets go of all that and brings a whimsical… MORE
Luxe Leather-Obsessed Collections
Luxe Leather-Obsessed Collections
The DKNY Fall 2012 Presentation Has a Chic New York City Feel
Legendary designer Donna Karan knows New York City, and judging by the DKNY Fall 2012 collection, she also knows her audience. What could be more appealing to a New Yorker than a line of chic, streamlined… MORE
Luxe Librarian Fashion
Luxe Librarian Fashion
The Derek Lam Fall 2012 Presentation is Somber and Conservative
At first glance, the Derek Lam Fall 2012 collection is not what fans are typically used to seeing from the talented designer, who has become a staple during New York Fashion Week. Lam told Style.com that… MORE
Fiery Vixen-Inspired Fashion
Fiery Vixen-Inspired Fashion
The Monique Lhuillier Fall 2012 Collection is Sultry and Stunning
The Monique Lhuillier Fall 2012 collection is nothing like the presentations that fans of the designer are used to seeing. In fact, it was quite a departure. Rather than featuring an array of gorgeous,… MORE
Breezy Bohemian Ensembles
Breezy Bohemian Ensembles
The Mara Hoffman Fall 2012 Collection is Full of Tribal Prints
While many designers at New York Fashion Week opted for a tough girl look full of leather and studs, the Mara Hoffman Fall 2012 collection went in a completely different direction. The designer told… MORE

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Nonsensical Starlet Openings
Nonsensical Starlet Openings
The Lady Gaga Mugler Video is Ostentatiously Out There
By this point, most fashionistas and Lady Gaga’s “little monsters” are well aware that the singer is a huge supporter of Nicola Formichetti’s new role as creative director of the Mugler brand, a point… MORE
Inspiring Invisible Artworks
Inspiring Invisible Artworks
Buy Non-Visible Art for Thousands of Dollars
If you had an extra $10,000 lying around, would you choose to spend it on non-visible art? Yes -- non-visible -- as in art that cannot be seen. New media producer Aimee Davidson recently shelled out $10,000… MORE
Gilded Half-Garments
Gilded Half-Garments
The Dani by Chris Nicholls for Flare January 2012 Shoot is Rocker Chic
There’s nothing that I love seeing more than models and magazines based in my hometown of Toronto pushing boundaries and creating beautiful images, which is why the Dani by Chris Nicholls for Flare January… MORE
Matrimonial Toy Toppers
Matrimonial Toy Toppers
The LEGO Wedding Cake Toppers are Geek Chic
Calling all nerd-loving, adorable couples: allow me to bring to your attention the LEGO Wedding Cake Toppers. These cute figurines are made of LEGO building blocks and are made to sit on top of the tiered… MORE
Prank Mathematical Instruments
Prank Mathematical Instruments
The Wrongulator is Sure to Drive You Insane
If you've ever wanted to anger the know-it-all in your office/class/social circle, the Wrongulator may be the perfect way to do so. These special calculators look exactly like regular calculators, except… MORE
Sultry Sunglasses Ads
Sultry Sunglasses Ads
Candice Swanepoel Swaps Angel Wings for Versace Eyewear Fall 2011
Victoria’s Secret Angel and recent campaign favorite Candice Swanepoel is the new face of the Versace Eyewear Fall 2011 ad campaign. The blond beauty seems to have captured the heart of Donatella Versace… MORE
Country-Chic Couture Shots
Country-Chic Couture Shots
The Jessiann Gravel-Beland L'Officiel Paris Photo Shoot is Playful
Country-chic glamor is all the rage in the fashion world this season, with plaid shirts and cutoff denim making several appearances on the catwalk, and the Jessiann Gravel-Beland L’Officiel... MORE
Retro Revival Footwear
Retro Revival Footwear
The Loeffler Randall Spring 2012 Collection is Fun and Flirty
It may be starting to get a little chilly in many parts of the world, but the Loeffler Randall Spring 2012 collection will surely have you lusting after these adorable sandals, and making you long for… MORE
Glaring Garden Captures
Glaring Garden Captures
The Melodie Monrose LURVE Magazine December 2011 Shoot is Fierce
The decades-old belief that supermodels are not meant to smile in high fashion photo shoots or while strutting their stuff down the catwalk is demonstrated in the Melodie Monrose LURVE Magazine photo shoot… MORE
Computer Chillers
Computer Chillers
The USB Notebook Cooling Pad Lets Your Laptop Chill Out
If you spend a lot of time typing away on a laptop like I do, then you know that it can get pretty hot and uncomfortable after a while, which is where the USB Notebook Cooling Pad from Brando comes in.… MORE
Romantic Rose-Colored Looks
Romantic Rose-Colored Looks
The Pre-Spring 2012 Collection is Lusciously Lovely
British actress Sienna Miller and her sister Savannah have been presenting their collections during London Fashion Week for a few seasons now (to usually positive reviews) and the Pre-Spring 2012 collection… MORE
Literal Rap Sketches
Literal Rap Sketches
The Look At Me Now Literal MS Paint Video is Hysterical
In what is sure to be the most hilarious thing I will see in weeks, the Look At Me Now Literal MS Paint video has me doubled over with tears of laughter. As a fan of the song 'Look At Me Now' by Chris… MORE
Troubled Starlet Timelines
Troubled Starlet Timelines
The 'Lindsay Lohan vs Sobriety' Infographic Reviews the Actress' Past
The 'Lindsay Lohan vs Sobriety' infographic sheds light on the troubled, yet talented actress' problems. The young actress burst onto the scene as a child in the film The Parent Trap, but really exploded… MORE
Sherpa-Chic Photography
Sherpa-Chic Photography
The Vogue Korea ‘Queen of Snow' Editorial Features Top Models
While not many people often find themselves wishing for snow and cold weather, the Vogue Korea ‘Queen of Snow’ editorial showcases the beautiful part of winter (minus the bitterly cold temperatures). Starring… MORE