This Mother’s Day, there are so many options to pamper your mother and show her not only how much you love her but how well you know her. Here are some fabulous gift ideas: For the Chocolate-Loving Mom: Canadian chocolatier Purdy’s has some decadent treats that are sure to both wow and please the […]
When one thinks of Korea, one thinks bibimbap, soaps and beauty products. One such brand, Holika Holika, held a media event on Monday to introduce their store to the downtown Toronto area. The little boutique at 311A Queen Street West is an emporium for those obsessed with skincare and beauty, with an array of practically […]
Spring is coming up. Many women take advantage of the new season to revamp their look. Some might buy new, stylish clothes to mix with the classics in their closet. Others look into accessories. For me, it is definitely beauty. It is out with the heavy, intense looks of fall and winter and in with […]
Valentine’s Day is just round the corner. Not only is it a day of romance and celebration, it can also be one of great stress. There can even be pressure to top past years or compete with friends. How do you show your beloved how much they mean to you? Men generally can never go […]
Those who know me know that I have a love-hate relationship with Jezebel, the women’s interest site on celebrity gossip that often puts a feminist twist on issues (though usually one-sided, which is why I have “issues”). On Sunday night, a post called “Please, Don’t Tell Me that I Look Better Without Make-up” went live. […]
Yes, YVES Saint Laurent. Not Saint Laurent, which is how everything else is branded these days. And YSL has two of my new favourite lip colours. Both on the lighter weight side, one is marketed as a balm (the Sheer Candy, in a silver case) while the other, the Rouge VOLUTÉ Shine, is more of […]
It looks like Kiehl’s has finally joined in to last year’s beauty crazy, BB Cream ($36 CDN). Launched earlier this year, the product boasts a high SPF at 50, higher than most brands, which are typically 25 to 30, has Vitamin C and is available in four shades, according to the US website: fair, fair/light, […]
As promised on Instagram, I am reviewing Marc Jacobs Beauty’s Lust for Lacquer lip vinyl. These glosses come in sheer and “full,” with six shades each, in reds, pinks, browns and purples. I was nervous about the fuller shades as I really don’t like bold colours on my lips. However, because of the glossy nature […]
I just realized that I’ve been wearing make-up for over 20 years and have noticed how much drugstore make-up has changed over the past two decades. When I first started wearing make-up, drugstores like Shoppers Drug Mart carried the classics – CoverGirl, Maybelline, Revlon and every tween/teen’s favourite, Bonne Bell. It was a dream for […]
It’s finally here! I actually thought the line debuted a day earlier, but arrived at a store finding that a shelf was blocked off. Then I checked the website, and found out the launch date was August 9. Anyway, on August 9, I walked into Sephora and there they were. An area full of beauty […]
