A few months back I was contacted by the people at Bio Seaweed Gel who kindly remembered me from the French Connection Style Stage at ANTM Live last year. Now I’ve done shellac manicures before and I really like the results. However taking the product off is a bit of a pain and I’m weary about…
Month: January 2013
BEAUTY ROUND-UP: Christmas GLOSSYBOX + Holiday Event Insider Access
Call me late to the party, but I just found out what GLOSSYBOX was at the end of last year. I instantly fell in love with the idea and signed up immediately. Unfamiliar with the concept? GLOSSYBOX is a monthly beauty box delivered straight to your door, for a small monthly fee. Each month provides you with…
TESTING, TESTING: Dot & Lil’s Facial Serum
It’s no secret that Dot & Lil has become one of my favourite beauty companies around. If you remember, I fell in love with their Rose Flower soap and perfume, and they’ve been staples in my beauty routine ever since. Now, Dot & Lil has launched a new product to their ever expansive line –…
Tried and True: Avon’s Ultra Colour Rich Lipstick in Pretty + Getting Personal
This post will be a strange one. Many of you can hopefully relate if you can’t try to sympathize ð As you know, I’ve been obsessing with my skin for a while now. Break outs are NOT fun people especially when you can’t figure out the cause! Most people can relate to being self conscious…
Wearing Then: Pretty in Pink
I’m all about neutrals most days but I definitely love me some colour. I find that when I’m in a “colourful” mood I kind go all out LOL! Christmas and the holidays make me happy so this is an outfit that I wore to one of our family get togethers. Sweater: H&M (old) Tank top:…
Tried and True: Jane Iredale Glow Time Full Coverage BB Cream
The obsession with BB creams in the cosmetics industry still continues. Two of the most popular posts on Toronto Beauty Reviews are Ashley’s “Battle of the BB Creams” part 1 and part 2. Of the “main stream” BB creams my favourite continues to be the Marcelle one which I reviewed last year. As popular as…
TESTING, TESTING: Kona Kare Lip Butter Balms
Happy New Year, lovely readers! I’m always interested in trying out local cosmetics – I think it’s almost essential for blogs like us to really put out the word in terms of really amazing local and Canadian cosmetic companies. Last year was amazing for local finds (Dot & Lil, anyone?). Luckily, I’ve stumbled across yet another…
BEAUTY NEWS: Aveda Institute Launches ‘Born to Style’ Scholarship Campaign
Looking to jump start your career in hairstyling? Aveda Institute is the place to start! The Aveda Institute is one of the best places to start if you’re looking for a career in beauty and hairstyling. Their courses are so intensive and under some of the most talented teachers in the industry – it’s impossible to…