Tuesday, February 09, 2021

B.s-free Business Recipe

Hey, my fellow entrepreneur, don't look around yes I mean you! Okay, okay, you're not an entrepreneur yet but only because you're stuck in your head and won't get to it. Don't worry that's what I'm here for! But I'm not that motivational, it's all within you Eyrakah Badu type friend but if you need that bookmark this article, read "You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living An Awesome Life by Jen Sincero and come back to get down to business. so you've seen the title so let's get to it!

ONLY 5 INGREDIENTS TO A REAL START

1 Niche Is Sweet

Its been over a year of quarantine due to Covid-19 and I'm sure at some point we all thought about how full are the lives we're living. you know that thing you're so passionate about but you think the most it can be is a hobby, well you're throwing away money. We live in this time where the members of the millionaire lub are online gamers and Onlyfans performers, there's nothing that can't be fruitful if approached correctly. and you really don't want to rush this part but you also want to be aware and open to what stands out, do your friends keep asking you to do their makeup, then you're a makeup artist or at least a beauty influencer.

2 Secure The Name, Secure The Bag!

Now that we've found what you do best it's time to commit! And it's simple; come up with the name and secure it on all the platforms you intend to be on. TikTok, Instagram, website yeah and even  Facebook. What's important here is that you're considering your growth so while you may not use all these platforms now you want to make sure that they're there for you when you're ready. A little personal tip, make sure your business name is as transferable as possible. Try to avoid putting what you do or offer in your name just in case to change your mind down the line, and remember if you do change your mind that's ok.

3 Never Enough Content

Now I wish someone had told me this when I first started out, which was years ago because I'm old. Document everything! While you don't want any piece of crap on your Brand's page, yes I said brand, because everything you do from now on chisels and shapes your brand bit by bit, post by post, no pressure. Followers love to be part of your process and see your story develop and the best part about this is that you can delete it when you think you've become more refined.

4 You're Already The Expert

We're in the guru era and while I personally hate that word the reality is that we tend to trust and purchase from people we believe to be more knowledgeable are skilled than ourselves. I didn't mention this before but you be offering something for customers to buy and they must know that.

Implementing this is easy how do you sign your emails, sincerely, Beauty Business Consultant, Damm, look at me! One key asset to this is making it believable, no ".Wix" no WhatsApp me to order when you can easily create a sign-up form in less than five minutes. Which brings me to my last point.

5 The Lazier The Better!

I think my biggest take away from my years in business is that customers are lazy and even more so now than before and lucky us. And unless you're the Ikea of your field, in other words cheap. You'll want to make the work your customer has to do less and less as time goes on it's something else simple as recommending similar products based on what they purchased before.

Ok Bye! I can wait to see you on the cover of Forbes.

Hostess without the Mostess

Hosting Tips for Getting to the Heart of a Good Event

Challenged as individuals, communities, and as a species 2020 was a year filled with lessons and growth. From smaller lessons – sweatpants are indeed a closet staple, to bigger ones – injecting bleach is never a good idea, people everywhere adjusted to a new normal. But of all the teachings the past year brought us, we learned the damaging power of division and felt firsthand our basic need for unity and connectedness.

Cupboards stocked with wine and toilet paper, our penciled in date nights and concerts were traded in for zoom calls, and drive-by birthday parades. Somewhere along the way we learned that get togethers don’t need to be extravagant or costly to be a success. In fact, some of the most enjoyable gatherings are intimate affairs in a cozy space with good conversation, and of course a few good friends.

Setting the scene Like an author setting the scene, when preparing to host an event, it’s important to cater to all five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste and touch. One of the easiest ways to appeal to our sense of sight, is to choose a colour scheme and stick to it.

Foraging through one’s belongings and closet will often result in some on hand items that can be used for décor. Fabrics that can be draped from ceilings or across tables, function both as backdrops and tablecloths. Glass jars of varying shapes and sizes can be filled with candies or water dyed to match your colours. Lighting also plays a crucial role in sight and little touches like candles or string lights can help create a cozy atmosphere.

Sound is such an easy component to overlook or overdo. Choose sounds or background music to set the vibe. Having a wine and cheese party? Try some indie or classical music. Hosting a spa night? Tune into Spotify’s meditation playlist. Even background noises such as forest sounds can support a theme – think at home camping.

What’s Cooking? Smell and taste often go hand in hand and the food and beverages you serve can help immerse your guests in the experience BBQ, seafood, and fancy cocktails respectfully go great with country, themes, or prohibition themes. Additionally, diffusers and essential oils can relax or excite your guests.

Lastly, touch is one of the most important factors when it comes to comfort. Adequate seating, blankets, pillows and rugs will impact how relaxed your guests feel. Even something as simple as dress code can add to the material feel of the party. Varying textures from burlap, satin, fleece and faux fur at your party provide a tactile element to the experience.

So, when we’re finally allowed to hit resume on life, do yourself and the planet a favour; forget the streamers, and balloons, the plastic cutlery and solo cups and just work with what you’ve got, because at the end of the day what’s important is the people you are with, and the conversations you are sharing.

The Zeitgeist: Room for two?

This year Pantone Colour Institute has broke tradition and selected two colours for the annual award announced in January. As you may have already guessed by the bright infographic; yes yellow is colour of the year or as Pantone describes it “Illuminating”. But another colour does in fact steal its shine this year; the more practical “Ultimate Gray”. Together these colours create an aura that’s pleasing to the eye and as colour specialist Leatrice Eiseman say’s they are a “message of strength and hopefulness that’s both enduring and at the same time uplifting”.

These two colours seem to bring on the feeling that with fortitude in the year ahead will bring on brighter days. As to why the prestigious institute broke tradition; Eiseman explains “It’s all about more than one. And that’s a really important statement”. The idea of having two colours signified our need to reach out and connect with others or at least that’s the reasoning and hope for Pantone this year. Pantone had originally planned to make “Classic Blue” the colour of the year but things took a turn similar to the events of this year. If Pantone hadn’t chosen two colours what colour would you like to have seen be selected? Answer this question in our survey below!

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Enter: Daniel Lee

You may have heard about “Old Celine” and you may know that recently it has carried the same sentiment as “New Bottega” with Daniel Lee leaving Celine and Phoebe Philo to become the creative director of Bottega Veneta. This quiet yet radical designer has shifted the image of the fashion house in a few short years since being appointed in 2019. The brand saw strong growth through 2020 and excelled in online sales to end off fiscal 2020 for the luxury label. Daniel Lee is not an open book and his private life is very much that, private. This seems to mesh well with the brands everlasting “logoless” mantra. He has identified a new market of millennial buyers for the brand with inspirations from Bottegas traditional subtle designs toned with current fashion trends.

Judging by Lee’s spring/summer 2021 collection “Salon 01” the designer looks to become more prominent in media as the collection will feature a series of three books and a record which will illustrate the making of the collection and Daniel Lee’s designing process and influences.

You can view the runway show for the latest collection below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKIQFK8BFBk


Take a quick look at John C Jay’s 4 lessons for retailers

Love your tech

With a huge push this year in outdoor activities with the family and finding comfort in wellness in social detox’s, it becomes easy to overlook the benefits of technology. It has been for many years a way to improve the customer experience and it will continue to shape our newly evolved digital ecosystem.

Connect with culture

Whether its doing some leisure reading or involving yourself in a virtual discussion, the importance connections are becoming even more evident as our world shifts away from in person interaction.

Collaborate with those who share your values

Take the path less traveled by, the opportunities and information you will come across staying true to your values become increasingly more relevant. Don’t let yourself get caught up in the hype train!

Authenticity will help you grow and build trust

“Whether you’re a brand or a person, there’s nothing more important than the truth”, this statement by John C Jay who is president of global creative at Fast Retailing describes exactly how you or your brand should carry themselves. Keeping genuine to who you are and what you stand for will only promote growth whereas the opposite can have you digging yourself out of turmoil.

Mask Season

We’ve protected others and ourselves, but who’s protecting our skin? When the masks come off, prepare your skin with these five cruelty free skincare masks that will make mask-ne a thing of the past.

Bubble Standard

A cult favourite, GlamGlow bubble oxygenating sheet masks (sephora.com, $12) give your skin a deep clean in three minutes. With ingredients like bamboo charcoal and botanical green leaf tea, this facial treatment mask can remove a full face of makeup and help clear clogged pores. On days when you decide you’re in need of a quick selfcare moment, this mask will give you glowing, squeaky clean skin.

Your New Favourite Bar

If you’re a fan of sustainable beauty, this is the mask for you. The Etee facial bar (shoptee.com, $12) is plastic free, which means it’s good for the planet and your skin. The charcoal and aloe bar uses activated charcoal to “gently remove dirt, environmental toxins and makeup”

The vegan bar was developed to keep skin protected and not dry it out, and is made with 85% organic ingredients such as organic olive oil, organic cocoa butter, mango seed butter and a variety of essential oils. It is also free of sulphates, parabens and harsh chemicals, this bar will have you feeling good about your skin and the environment.

Sleeping Beauty

A mask that does all the work while you sleep is the Lush Beauty Sleep face and body mask (lush.ca, $16.95). Not only will the mask restore your skin after a full day of work, it is made with ingredients that will help you relax and look fresh the next morning. Its calming lemon verbena and valerian root extracted in honey, along with cold pressed avocado and evening primrose oils will nourish and moisturize your skin as you get your beauty sleep. Made in Canada, this mask is made with sustainably sourced honey so you can rest easy while treating your skin to the break it deserves.

Love Your Skin to the Moon and Back

After a cold, dry winter, your skin will thank you for using the Glossier Moisturizing Moon Mask (glossier.com, $27). This mask is Glossier’s most hydrating mask promises to leave your skin looking brighter while smoothing fine lines. Made with sweet almond oil, hyaluronic acid, licorice root and lemon fruit extracts it will be impossible to hide your glow. Glossier states that it is suitable for all skin types and is formulated without fragrance. Apply a light layer before bed and wake up with moisturized, glowy skin that you'll be happy to show off.

Superfoods and Superskin

For those who are on the hunt for a face mask that is sustainable and is made from superfoods, look no further. Ecoroots offers both in two vegan face masks that are made without clays, fillers, essential oils or preservatives (ecoroots.us, $43). If you’re looking for something purifying, the Clean Greens mask is like a green smoothie for your skin. Made with chlorella, spirulina and mango juice, this mask will give you soft, renewed skin. The Papaya Bright mask is made with superfoods such as lucuma, papaya and sea buckthorn berry and is packed with vitamin C. Even though you couldn’t go on holiday, this mask will take your skin on a tropical vacation. Both masks are a unique powder-to-gel formula and activated with water, so no need to worry about it drying out. They are packaged in a glass jar with recyclable plastic lid that can also be reused. These masks are a great option for guilt free skincare.

Home is hair the heart is!

Spring is the perfect time to spice up your style, so make it snippy.

Everyone knows hair is the ultimate accessory, and if you aren’t already sick of change, you might be looking for a way to freshen up your look. Whether you are foregoing the salon for your safety of your friends and family, or the safety of your wallet, here are a few simple DIY haircut ideas.

Before you grab the scissors, there are a few things you should keep in mind before you get snipping.

  1. You know your hair’s personality better than anyone else, making you the ideal candidate to spice up your look in a pinch. Say you have one particularly perky little curl that spirals out from your temple. Or maybe your hair doubles in size as it dries! No matter what, you already know exactly how hair moves, sits, and what your bedhead looks like, allowing you to give yourself a totally custom look.
  2. Confidence is key! Much like painting, sewing, makeup, or any other artistic pursuit, with a basic understanding of shapes and design you should be able to execute these simple cuts with patience and a steady hand. Think geometry!
  3. A pair of hair cutting scissors is highly recommended. They are easily available with an affordable price tag, just remember to designate them as “hair scissors” and avoid cutting anything else with your shears so they stay nice and sharp. Dull scissors (like the ones in your junk drawer or butcher’s block) can result in more split ends and damage.
  4. Start slow. You can always trim more hair if you’d like to go shorter, but you could be waiting months for length to grow back. Slow and steady wins the race, and sometimes it takes multiple attempts to get the style exact how you like it.

Before you begin checklist:

    • Scissors
    • Hair elastics or clips (depending on length)
    • A fine tooth comb
    • A mirror (or two)
    • Inspiration photos
    • Someone on video chat for morale

STOP: Should you cut your hair wet or dry? Cutting hair dry is recommended for anyone with curly, wavy, coily, or damaged hair. Cutting hair dry allows you to more accurately predict your final result and it’s gentler too! Cutting hair wet is recommended for straight styles, and for creating precise, blunt lines.

CURTAIN BANGS: Super trendy and versatile, curtain bangs can give you the perfect effortless accent for your beautiful cheekbones with the length you need to toss your hair up into a ponytail or bun with no sweat.

  • Part your hair straight down the middle, and then section off the fringe area in a triangular shape using your comb. Start a few inches back into your part and draw a line to each temple clipping or tying the rest of your hair back and out of the way.
  • Comb your bangs forward until they are nice and flat. You can spritz them with water to dampen them if you’d like.
  • Using your pointer finger and middle finger, pinch your hair between your digits and glide them down your hair until you reach chin length. Cut a clean, straight line just below your fingers.
  • Split your new bangs into two sections at the part. Working one section at a time, follow the part line at your temple with your comb all the way to the end of your section. An angle should form naturally, and you can use that as a guide to give your bangs more shape and a nicer sweep.
  • Finally, gather both sections to the front and brush them forward. Using the tips of your scissors, hold them straight up and snip into your bangs. This is called point cutting, and it helps soften the edges and provide a little more texture.

TEXTURED SHAG: This haircut is perfect for anyone looking for an edgier style with some texture to their hair.

  • This hairstyle is created using layers to add volume around the back and sides of your head, leaving slightly longer lengths on the bottom.
  • Section your hair from ear to ear, and tie the top section up. Secure the bottom section in a hair tie or clip. We won’t be touching this bottom layer, so make sure it is tucked away safely.
  • Brush out the top section of the hair. Begin sperating small vertical sections of your hair. This part will take patience, as the goal is to create shorter layers near the crown (or top) of your head, and slightly longer layers towards the bottom.
  • It is helpful to compare the left and right sides of your hair by holding pieces located on corresponding sides of your head straight up or straight forward, and making sure the lengths are the same.
  • Work slowly and exercise patience, it will pay off! Remember that you can always cut more off.

HEART-SHAPED AFRO: A spherical afro can be tricky to cut precisely at home, but a heart-shaped style will accentuate your cheekbones and chin and is more forgiving to cut!

  • Start at the front of your head and section off the area of your bangs. Tie a hair tie onto the section and carefully drag it towards the front until the ends are sticking out of the hair elastic. Trim the ends near the tip of your nose.
  • Continue with the same technique for two more sections behind your bangs, but leave a bottom section below your ears at the nape of your neck. Section hair from ear to ear, repeat the hair tie technique, guiding the ends forward using the elastic and trimming to match the length of the sections in front.
  • When you get to the very bottom section, split the hair in half down the middle. Use the same hair elastic technique, this time guiding the hair down toward your shoulders and trimming both sides evenly.

Taking Care of You

A Reading List for Self-Care in the Age of COVID

“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

For much of the past year, COVID has confined us to our homes. With the dawn of a new year and spring just around the corner, there is a reason for hope and optimism. If you are like most people, you have some extra time to manage. Use it wisely to come out of lockdown healthy, happy and ready to roll.

There are three main elements to health; physical, mental, and social or the “health triangle.” COVID has impacted them all. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people will experience a wide range of reactions to the disruption of the pandemic. While it is normal to feel “sad, worried, confused, scared or angry”, it is a cause for concern if it starts to affect your sleep. Or if those feelings worsen and become helplessness, boredom or depression.

The present pandemic highlights the need for all of us to practice self care. It is the perfect opportunity to reflect, recharge and reset. Here are some ideas and best-selling books from Amazon.com to help you as you prepare to emerge from hibernation.

Healthy Body, Healthy Spirit

While you may be tempted to stay on the couch all day and binge watch Netflix, you will regret it later.

Regular exercise has been shown to ward off depression and anxiety. It can be as simple as taking a walk around your neighborhood once a day. Yoga has proven to have many benefits that go beyond just physical fitness. One of the hottest exercise books on Amazon is “Restorative Yoga for Beginners: Gentle Poses for Relaxation & Healing” by Julia Clarke.

Keeping oneself well-fed is just as important and these days many people are turning to comfort foods and a new interest in cooking. One of the best- selling cookbooks is “The Step- by- Step Instant Pot Cookbook” by Jeffery Eisner.

Emotional Life

Mental health is another part of overall health. Emotional health increases confidence and helps with stress management, especially in these difficult times. Uncertainty and anxiety have given many of us a negative commentary in our minds. “Detox Your Thoughts: Quit Negative Self Talk and Discover the Life You’ve Always Wanted” by Andrea Bonoir, Phd., will teach you how. Turn a negative into a positive and silence that unwanted inner chatter.

The Material World

Self-care is an aspect of social wellness. It begins with the environment we live in. Why not look around your home and see what changes you can make? “This is Home: The Art of Simple Living” by Natalie Walton will come to the rescue.

A new beauty routine could also be a much - needed pick me up. Check out “Glow From Within” by Joanna Vargas and revolutionize how you treat your skin. And while you are dreaming about the new wardrobe you might buy after lockdown ends, how about “Harper’s Bazaar: First in Fashion” by Marianne Le Galliard, for inspiration?

Lockdown does not have to be all dreariness and gloom. It can be a time to try new things and to take stock of what has happened before. Face the future with confidence.

Post Covid Crochet Collective

Five fantastic crochet projects to lift you out of any creative slump

Crochet your way into an 80s dream

For these two beginner-friendly methods of making a scrunchie, Copperccino Accessories uses a 4.25-mm hook and a hair elastic. Have yarn ends? Maybe you don’t want to commit to a 40-hour project? This might be the right pattern for you. This project is a good way to master some basic stitches and dip your toes into the world of crochet. No need for extravagant hairstyles when you can brighten up any outfit with your trusty crochet scrunchies.

Buckets of fun

Alexandria Allean uses a 3.75-mm hook and a 100 per cent cotton worsted weight yarn, but I used a 5-mm hook with a chunkier yarn and still got a fantastic result. This project builds on what you would learn from making a scrunchie as for both you are working in a round and increasing stitches, making this approachable for a confident beginner. This hat is a year-round staple. It will transform any outfit into an insta-worthy moment. Good for spring sweater weather, or to pull over your wet hair after a day at the beach. Style with a sweater vest, turtleneck, and blue jeans for a great go-to outfit leading into fall.

Let’ s talk coverups

This video is just for bralette cups but Ashten Stitches also has videos on how to finish your bralette. In this video she uses a 5.5-mm hook. I just used her video for the cups and did a front post, back post stitch for the band and a single crochet for the straps. Using the knowledge you gained from making a bucket hat, making a band by working in a round should be no problem. This bralette isn’t just cozy for a movie night in, you can make the band as long as you want for more coverage. Pair with jean shorts for a great beach-day statement.

A tote you can brag about

Doing an essentials run? Or have you run out of yarn? What better time to show off your fully lined, handmade bag. Finished with a lining, you won’t have to worry about any of your goodies falling out. For Brunaticality's in-depth video about how to make a tote she uses a 4-mm hook, cotton fabric to line the bag, a measuring tape, pins, fabric scissors, sewing machine for sewing your lining, a darning needle, and a needle for hand-stitching the top of your lining to the tote. This video is a perfect way to jump from beginner to intermediate; you will learn how to take your double crochet knowledge and create granny squares.This is an incredibly detailed video so you will have your hand held the whole way through as you crochet with confidence.

Loungewear that will get you out of bed

Step out of your COVID sweats and into some hand-crafted, perfectly fitted crochet shorts. These adjustable cuties make a smooth transition from your regular at-home comfies. This video by T CD is definitely for an advanced project, but if you’ve done the projects listed you should have the skills to figure this one out and the pacing makes it easy to follow along and learn as you go. They use a 5-mm and 6-mm hook, stitch markers (I always end up using yarn ends), and measuring tape. Style all these pieces together for one unstoppable vibe!

To Dye For

Taking Your Old Clothes From Rags to Riches

Dating back to the Dye-nasty

Did you know, tie dye has been around for longer than 1000 years!? The first documented evidence of tie dye comes from China and Japan during the ruling of the T’ang Dynasty. They used natural products to produce said dyes such as berries and herbs. However, in America, tie dye didn’t come to be until the 1920’s and it was popularized during the hippie era – otherwise known as the 1960’s-70’s. Especially now, with styles inspired by the 70’s and 90’s being very popular, tie dye is definitely on trend and a great way to change up the pieces you may have grown bored of in your wardrobe.

D-I-dYe

Since we are all living in quaran-times it is difficult – or unsafe – for us to go out and buy dye for our projects. You may be surprised at the amount of dyes you can make using boiled water and household products. For the colour orange you can use produce waste such as carrot peels and onion skins to create this colour. You can use your tea, coffee or stems of dandelions to create a nice brown colour. To create shades of pink you can use items in your home such as cherries or rose petals. Using blueberries, purple grapes, or red cabbage you can create vibrant purple tones. When you want to make green shades you can use spinach, leaves or grass. Creating yellow can be achieved with a number of items such as sunflower petals, dandelion flowers, paprika or turmeric.

Crafting a better future

It is known that the clothing production industry, unfortunately, has a negative impact on the environment. Since the beginning of Covid-19, and the lockdown protocols, places like flea markets or thrift/discount stores have been closed to the public. This makes it difficult to purchase new items for the environmentally conscious shopper not trying to make their eco footprint any larger. But what if that new piece of clothing you’ve been craving has been in your closet all along and can be created in the comforts of your own home? Tie dying is a great option for anyone looking to stay environmentally friendly with their clothing. Not only are you repurposing old clothes that may have been serving no use to you, but you are also keeping your options fresh and staying on trend.

Colour me stylish

When you are tie dying your clothes you want to be using the hottest colours of the season. For spring/summer 2021 there is a very playful colour story that will look great with your tie dye designs. Warm, golden shades of orange and rusty shades of brown will be very popular. Also shades of a pastel sky and nautical or royal blue will be on trend. In regards to pink both shades of coral and raspberry tones will be ones to watch and for purple gemstone shades will be all the craze. Also shades of green varying from minty to pastel will be all the rage. In the fall/winter season of 2020-2021 earth tones were all the rage and we will see their presence into summer. Creamy beiges, sandy browns, cool greys and washed out black shades will be a visible part of the fashion this summer.

Toronto’s Style-at-Home Order

If you’re one of millions of people ordered to stay at home this season, like me, you’ve probably been in the same sweatpants and hoodie all week. The pizza stains are starting to get out of hand, and that elastic waistband doesn’t quite hang onto you like it used to. No one can be blamed for feeling a little bored, lazy, and unmotivated. Well, if you’re tired of wearing the same old sweats, here are 3 brands working hard to keep you feeling cozy and stylish while you’re stuck at home.

Won-Size-Fits-All

It doesn’t get much cozier than The Oodie. Taking one-size-fits-all to the next level, this insanely baggy hoodie allows you to comfortably tuck your whole body inside, essentially doubling as a blanket. From basic solid colours, to cute prints with characters on them, The Oodie comes in a wide variety of patterns.

They have even done collaborations with some of your favourite shows and movies. So, whether you’re re-watching Friends for the 100th time, or about to start a Harry Potter marathon, The Oodie ha something for you. To top it all off, the entire thing is lined with Sherpa-fleece to keep you nice and warm during Toronto’s cold winter nights.

Bedheads & Sneakerheads

If you’re a sneakerhead like me, you know there’s no feeling like completing a perfect outfit with the right pair of kicks. It’s like the cherry on top of a chocolate sundae. Unfortunately, being stuck at home, most of us have been missing that extra ingredient. Slipper brand Banned Goods has got you covered, with cozy house slippers designed to look like your favourite sneakers. Whether it’s the Yeezy Zebras, some classic Nike AF1s, or the newer Ben & Jerry Dunk lows, Banned Goods has everything you need to flex on your roommates. They even have shoelaces that can be tied, to give us sneakerheads that feeling that we miss and crave so much.

The ONEPIECE You Need to Get Through This Lockdown

It seems like every brand has had their foot in the onesie game at one point or another, and at this point, I’d be lying if I said it’s not starting to seem a little overdone. I’m not here to tell you about some new groundbreaking advancement in fashion, but what the people over at Onepiece are doing with onesies is nothing short of revolutionary. With what seems like hundreds of different colours, styles, patterns, and designs, they have a variety of onesies for any occasion. Whether you just want to pack your pockets with snacks for movie night, or you have a ZOOM meeting coming up, Onepiece has something for you. They even sell a padded down onesie, perfect for walking the dog or picking up some groceries.