The BB Cream are still going strong – one drawback to them was the lack of colours available. When I heard that Iman Cosmetics carried a BB cream I knew this was likely the solution to many darker skinned ladies. I asked my friend and fellow blogger Oliva to attend the launch for me. *****…
Category: Makeup
BEAUTY ROUND UP: My Current Everyday Makeup Essentials
Since I’m always testing out new products my everyday makeup tends to change every few months (or even every few weeks!) Only some of them make it into my everyday rotation – here are a few I’ve been loving lately. Summer was really about pairing down and simplifying so here are some products that I…
FEATURE: Fashion Magazine Post – Red Carpet Makeup
Since TIFF is in town the Fashion Magazine Beauty Panel was asked to put together their red carpet hair or makeup look. I didn’t have time to figure out what to do with my hair but I decided to go bold with the makeup. Definitely not makeup I would do on an everyday basis as…
LOCAL FEATURE + GIVEAWAY: Take a beauty pause with PAUSE BEAUTY! {CLOSED}
There are always so many gems to be found in Toronto and I’m so happy that I was introduced to one in the West End of the city: Pause Beauty Boutique. Located in the West End of the city at 991 Bloor Street West in Toronto, Pause Beauty Boutique is a laid back and comfortable…
FEATURE: SweetGrassSpa
A few weeks ago I was asked back to visit SweetGrassSpa to check out some of their services and makeup line. I had visited them a few years ago to get lash extensions (which I miss!) but this time I went in for a manicure. If you haven’t visited SweetGrassSpa before let me tell you…
TESTING, TESTING: Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadows
As a beauty blogger I find it sometimes hard to test out EVERYTHING that comes my way so I like to ask some friends to help me out especially when I know it’s a product they were asking my thoughts on in the first place! I asked my friend Olenka to test out the Benefit…
ROUND UP: Primers to keep you shine free
I am shiny all year round but when it comes to warmer months I’m even more aware that people may be able to see their reflection in my face (and I’m not getting all deep or anything here). Primers are key when it comes to keeping shine away and your makeup in place. I wanted to…
FEATURE – Ottawa edition: Koku Nail Bar
Clean and manicured nails are always on trend but I feel like this summer nails are HUGE this year and if you want to make a beauty statement or experiment a little bit the nails are the way to go. I was told by Marilou about a new nail bar that opened up in Ottawa…