Author Archives: Nadia Elkharadly

About Nadia Elkharadly

Nadia Elkharadly is the Co-Founder and Managing Editor of Addicted Magazine. Her myriad of addictions include music, fashion, travel, technology, boxing and trying to make the world a better place. Nadia is also a feminist, an animal lover, and a neverending dreamer. Keep up with her on social media through @thenadiae.

OUR MUSIC FESTIVAL RETURNS March 7 ahead of International Women’s Day

Our Music Festival, an unforgettable night of music in downtown Toronto by some of Canada’s most powerful female and gender-diverse musical artists, returns in 2025 with another stacked lineup and tickets are on sale NOW. The festival will be taking…

Lord Sonny the Unifier saving lives with their latest release

Brooklyn-based post-punk and psych rock band Lord Sonny the Unifier is set to release their latest album, You Were Born to Save Your Life, in February 2025. Following their 2023 album, America’s Newest Hitmaker, the new release presents a conceptually…

Idiot Grins are still Messing Around

Oakland-based band Idiot Grins have given the world 5 albums, and the latest is Hounds of Mess Around. Known for their fusion of R&B, soul, and alt-country, the band has developed a reputation for blending genres and taking creative risks….

Vasanti: A story of Beauty, Resilience, and Representation

For over two decades, Vasanti Cosmetics has been redefining beauty by prioritizing diversity, inclusivity, and high-performance, cruelty-free products. What began as a frustration shared among four women—three sisters and their childhood friend—evolved into a brand that empowers individuals to look…

Trends are not always your friend Medical Aesthetics

Thanks to social media trends and celebrity culture, injectables like Botox and fillers have become both a beauty staple and a cultural phenomenon. From subtle tweaks to dramatic transformations, these treatments have sparked conversations about self-expression and self-esteem, for both…

5 tips for stress-free holiday cleaning + CONTEST!

Each year, the holiday season brings a flurry of entertaining. From hosting a houseful of out-of-town relatives to formal sit-down dinners to impromptu get-togethers, chances are your schedule, and your home, is brimming with activity. With all the extra foot…

The Small Household Appliances I can’t live without

Recently I moved into a home with extremely limited kitchen counter space.  I had to make choices and sacrifices in the small appliances department. While there are some things I miss, I’m enjoying my streamlined situation, and exploring what other…

Support Toronto Public Library this holiday season

Looking for a meaningful gift for just about anyone in your life, yourself included? Look no further than Toronto Public Library Foundation’s fabulous new merch collection, here just in time for the holiday season.   The exclusive “I’m Library People”…