The televised portion of the inaugural Canadian Screen Awards will take place this Sunday March 3rd in Toronto! The event will be hosted by none other than Martin Short and it will be broadcasted on the CBC. I have to admit I’m not well versed in the Canadian film industry but when I am introduced to…
Month: February 2013
BEAUTY ROUND UP: Let’s Talk Serums
I’m fairly new to serums. I probably just started using them regularly in the last year or so. Now I’m always on the hunt for new serums to test out! First off, what’s a facial serum? Essentially serums are more concentrated than your moisturizer and may contain ingredients to target a specific condition. They can…
AROUND TOWN: Dot & Lil’s Spring Collection Preview
It’s no secret that Dot & Lil is one of my favourite home-grown beauty brands. Hailing from Montreal, they specialize in bath and body products, which a recent successful foray into skincare. If you remember, Toronto Beauty Reviews have posted about them many times – including their Toronto blushpretty event, their facial serum, and their…
WEARING THEN: Pattern Mixing
The term pattern mixing always kind of boggled my mind because in truth when I see examples of it in really Fashionable blogs or on the runway I just didn’t get it. I guess there was nothing WRONG with it but nothing I would feel comfortable wearing! I took some cues from the FASHION Magazine…
TESTING, TESTING: Ste Anne’s Skin Care
Those of you living in Toronto or in the GTA may have heard of Ste Anne’s Spa – a very well known spa about 90 minutes outside of Toronto focusing on well-being. Offering day spas and overnight packages this is actually a spa that would be perfect for a girls getaway, a couple’s retreat or…
BEAUTY ROUND UP: For the Guys
I know, the guys often get neglected. If your guy is anything like mine he refuses to use products. Ok, I’ll give it to him that most products he doesn’t need. He has perfect skin (gah so hard to be married to him!) and doesn’t need shaving products as he he doesn’t really grow huge…
TESTING, TESTING + GIVEAWAY: Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy {CLOSED}
Recently I was asked to participate in a hair challenge using Clear Scalp and Hair Therapy Shampoo and Conditioner. I’m always up for a challenge especially when the promise is healthier hair! We often don’t pay much attention to our scalps. Our hair, yes but until we have issues with our scalp it pretty much…
PREVIEWING: L’Oreal Colour Riche Eyeshadow Quads
When has L’Oreal Paris Canada’s ‘Colour Riche’ line NOT delivered? Launching next for L’Oreal is their Colour Riche eyeshadow quads – perfectly coupled and matched for any outing! Play up the darker colours for the night, and use the softer colours for the office. Soon to be available in over 20 exclusive colour palettes (though I…