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ON SCENE: Spring One of A Kind Show 2013

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Elaine
The One Of A Kind Spring Show is over and done with…I am sure preparations have started for the Christmas show! Here is Ashley’s recap of ย the Spring show highlighting some of her favourite booths.ย 
*****

In March, I was lucky enough to attend the Spring One of a Kind show on behalf of Toronto Beauty Reviews. Always a good time and a fabulous way to find unique treasures, the One of a Kind show boasts 100% Canadian talent.ย 

Held at the Direct Energy Centre, I went down on a busy Saturday that was full of fun, food, ย and shopping. Read on for some of my highlights – including jewellery, handmade bath products, fashion, and around the house items.


This was waiting for us upon entry to the Spring show! Love the Cherry Blossom-esque feel of the tree, and the surrounding products.ย 


Above is absolutely beautiful jewellery from J.R. Franco Designs. Beautiful aluminum jewellery at affordable prices! I love how all the pieces are unique, and shiny.ย 



These watch necklaces are divine. So unique and chic! It’s a statement piece that starts a conversation. From Love Nail Tree, these pieces are created from actual watch parts. Talk about a statement necklace demanding attention. Furthermore, Love Nail Tree has some amazing tops and sweaters with great graphics.ย 



Sugar Bush Fairies is a cute little company with a simple concept. Handcrafted doors for that tree in your backyard! I think it’s positively adorable. It’s whimsical and straight out of a fairy tale. Have youngsters at home? What a great piece to get their imagination running.ย 

Hailing out of the Horseshoe Valley, these little stores stand approximately 6″ tall. You have a choice of a variety of colours, for a variety of creatures. Think fairy, elf, hobbit, pixie, goblin, orย leprechaun. Spark up a conversation within your family with this whimsical little doors!ย 


One of my favourite booths of the event – This Little Piggy! These little propane piggies are SO CUTE. These little piggies are made from 100% scrap metal and spare parts. Every single pig is unique – there aren’t two that are the same! These piggies can be used for hundreds of different purposes, including planters, mailboxes, decorative, utensil holder, etc.ย 


What’s even cuter is that each one of these pigs have unique names. Every pig has it’s own name, and once that name is used, it’s never used again. How innovative!ย 


Froosh Bath and Body is birthed out of Toronto. A cute little shop that sells bath and body products, these bright soaps come in various different aromas. But, they don’t just sell bath products! Manicure and pedicure sets, lip balms, foot care, face care, and scrubs are all in their arsenal.ย 


These are their soaps – aren’t they just an amazing pop of colour? Glycerin soaps that are 100% vegetable based, are intensely moisturizing and gentle on the skin. Currently, they are available in 8 different scents: Blame it on the Rain, Cocoa Mango, Green Tea, Jojoba Jasmine, Kiwi Connection, Lemon Drop, Oats & Goats, and Pretty in Pink.ย I picked up both the Pretty in Pink and Blame it on the Rain – both clean scents!


For those of us with little kiddies, these PoPo Poncho’s are so adorable! These comfortable and stylish little ponchos are great little accessories for your kids during the spring months. Kids love wearing them, you’ll love how easy they are! Launched in Vancouver, currently stock includesย Traditionalย Ponchos, Reversible Ponchos, and Rain Ponchos. One for every season!


The most packed booth in the hall was Hug & Kiss Design Co. I had to swoop in and see what all the fuss was about! Warning: this booth and company are not for people without a sense of humour! This company, based out of British Columbia, provide humourous cards, shirts, buttons, andย calendarsย that are adorned with cute pictures of animals. The sayings are often overtly sarcastic, outrageous and scandalous, all while tricking you with cute little animals. Sneaky!


In fact, the majority of the cards are R rated, so it’s hard to give you a peak at the sayings! Be sure to check it out, if you’re interested. You won’t be sorry.ย 


Green Bijou Jewelry is a jewellery store that’s reinventing ‘raw vintage’. It’s a blend of coutureย jewellery, vintage materials, and modern adornments.ย 


Made with vintage silver brass, silver, Victorian rhinestones, buckles, brooches, pantina pearls, antique charms, etc, you’ll be sure to find a piece that strikes your fancy. Since it’s so difficult to resurrect old jewellery, a lot of the pieces are one of a kind. You’ll find a lot of inspiration pulled from 18th to 19th century France. How regal.ย 

So, these were my favourite booths of the show! What were yours? Let me know my leaving a comment, or tweeting me at @AshleyMcKernan.ย 

NOTE: All photographs courtesy of Ashley McKernan

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Recent empties that I would definitely repurchase! Recent empties that I would definitely repurchase! 

From @thedetoxmarketcanada:
โœ… @wildcraftcare Revive Bio-Retinol Serum* 

From @shoppersbeauty:
โœ… #QuoBeauty Solid Brush Cleanser 
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*gifted products 
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Their Soft Smudge Lip & Cheek stick is incredible. A cream-to-powder formula(!!!!), this baby is buildable, blendable, and beautiful. 

Plus, with just a drop of KJH.Brand Hyper Shine Serum, it transforms into a glossy, rich sheen of luxurious color. 

Iโ€™ve used it on my eyes, lips, and cheeks in both glossy and matte textures, and love it each time. Itโ€™s genuinely like having 5 products in one. ๐Ÿ˜

Have you tried anything from @kjh.brand yet?

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Gangโ€™s all here! ๐Ÿ‘ฏโ€โ™€๏ธ I truly love the Gangโ€™s all here! ๐Ÿ‘ฏโ€โ™€๏ธ

I truly love these @milkmakeup Cooling Water Jelly Tints and wear at least one daily on some combo of eyes, lips, and cheeks. The color payoff is ๐Ÿคฏ, the longevity is ๐Ÿ˜. Theyโ€™ve got vegan collagen and aloe to plump and soothe skin. 

For an easy, juicy burst of color this summer, grab yours at @sephoracanada! ๐ŸŒŠ

(And check out my blog to learn more about why I love multi-use products!) 

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Adventure Day!! One of the most special traditions Adventure Day!! One of the most special traditions in our family. โค๏ธ 

Such a fun day going from above the city all the way down to a hidden basement game bar! Checking out the CN tower, @littlecanada, @waterworksto, @h20floatstudio, and @lobtoronto. 

See any of your fave spots here? What would your perfect Adventure Day look like? 

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Proud โ˜บ๏ธ๐ŸŒˆ And loud, since I have the privi Proud โ˜บ๏ธ๐ŸŒˆ

And loud, since I have the privilege of being able to live my life openly, unlike so many of my 2SLGBTQIA+ peers. Iโ€™m a straight-passing cis white woman, so my queerness doesnโ€™t threaten most people. 

So, with that advantage in mind, let me use this small platform to say to anyone who is listening:

Never forget that Pride started as a riot. 

That Pride is more than slapping a rainbow on something, jacking up the price, and saying โ€œlove is loveโ€ for four weeks out of the year. 

That true allyship involves action and accountability, 365. 

That trans women, two-spirit individuals, and queer folks of color are the heart and soul of our community. That they continue to show up, to fight, to love, and to lead while facing very real danger. That we owe so much to their courage. 

Never forget that queer folks have always been here. 

That you canโ€™t erase us, ban us, or legislate us out of existence. 

That queerness is a part of nature. 

That it exists even when itโ€™s no longer trendy or politically advantageous. 

That we notice and remember who speaks up and who is silent. 

That we contain multitudes. 

That we deserve safety, compassion, legal protections, love, joy, and a future - just like every other human. 

That not all of us are โ€œoutโ€ and donโ€™t need to be; that we will invite you in if and when we choose to, and if and when we feel safe to do so. 

That queer folks make the world better. 

And that, despite seemingly insurmountable odds, weโ€™re going to be ok. 

Because resilience, creativity, collaboration, and resourcefulness are fundamental parts of who we are. 

So weโ€™re not going anywhere. Get on board.

Happy Pride!

โค๏ธ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’œ

Wearing:
@milkmakeup Hydro Grip Gel Tint in 2
@tower28beauty Swipe concealer in BU + GetSet Powder + OneLiner in Paint My Number
@aboutfacebeauty liquid eye shadow in Take a Trip
@ardellbeauty Bat Those Lashes in Enchantress*
@annabellecosmetics Free Spirit eyeliner* + Master Volume mascara*
#QuoBeauty Rainbow maker 
@makeupbymario MoistureGlow in Rosewood Glow

*gifted 

#torontobeautyreviews #pride2025 #queer  #2slgbtqia #mytbrfave #torontomakeup #tbrcontributors #torontoblogger #canadian
Have you donated blood before? ๐ŸฉธIf youโ€™re cur Have you donated blood before? ๐ŸฉธIf youโ€™re curious, check out this video to learn more about the process! 

It was so easy and honestly not painful at all. And I felt so good afterwards, knowing that my donation will help someone in need. ๐Ÿฅฐ Iโ€™ll definitely be a regular donor at @canadaslifeline from here on out. 

If you have any questions, ask away! โฌ‡๏ธ

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Whoops - forgot to post for two months ๐Ÿ™ˆ Iโ€™v Whoops - forgot to post for two months ๐Ÿ™ˆ

Iโ€™ve been so busy with my day job that I unfortunately havenโ€™t had much time to devote to TBR. ๐Ÿ˜ซ But Iโ€™m planning a few new stories (fave SPFs; different lip & cheek formulas) and excited to play with makeup again soon. โœจ

For now, hereโ€™s a snap of my typical minimal makeup look. Takes 5 mins, tops! ๐ŸŽจ

@annabellecosmetics Master Volume mascara + Kohl matte eyeliner in charcoal* 
@tower28beauty Swipe concealer in BU + oneliner in Paint My Number + GetSet translucent powder 
@rarebeauty Flexible Lifting Brow Gel
@milkmakeup Sculpt Stick in Toasted + Cooling Water Jelly Tint in Splash 
@baileynelsonca August glasses 

*gifted products 

#torontobeautyreviews #mytbrfave #minimalmakeup #cleanbeauty #annabelleugcteam #annabellecosmetics #tbrcontributors #easymakeup #cleanmakeup #tower28 #milkmakeup
Just some casual, everyday makeup ๐Ÿ™ƒ๐Ÿ”ท Wearin Just some casual, everyday makeup ๐Ÿ™ƒ๐Ÿ”ท

Wearing @colourpopcosmetics Ultra Matte lip in Jellies and @annabellecosmetics Free Spirit eyeliner in Black*

*gifted 

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Looking for long-wear eyeshadow with colours that Looking for long-wear eyeshadow with colours that show off every hue of you? Check out @annabellecosmetics new Big Show Multi-Use Eyeshadow Pen! ๐ŸŽจ

โœจ Canadian ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
โœจ Cruelty-free
โœจ 12+ hr wear
โœจ affordable ($10!!)

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Looking to pamper yourself with something unique? Looking to pamper yourself with something unique? โœจ Swing by @touchmassagebar for a seated massage!

Hereโ€™s a quick peek into my experience with the ยซย I Want it Allย ยป foot, hand, neck, and shoulders massage with the ยซย Free Your Mindย ยป scalp massage add-on. Heaven! ๐Ÿ˜

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Putting these on the grid so I can look at them lo Putting these on the grid so I can look at them long after theyโ€™ve gone ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ’ 

@wellingtonfleur did an amazing job creating this custom bouquet! (And @adam__malek did an exceptional job picking things out!)
๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿฉถ Wearing: @hauslabs Triclone skin te ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿฉถ 

Wearing:
@hauslabs Triclone skin tech concealer in 03
@milkmakeup sculpt stick in Toasted 
@annabellecosmetics kohl eyeliner in black* + Sky Limit mascara*
@tower28beauty GetSet powder + OneLiner in Paint My Number (as blush)
@rarebeauty lifting brow gel 
@lysbeautyofficial bronzer in motivate 
#QuoBeauty Love Is Love palette
@patmcgrathreal Celestial Nirvana palette 

*gifted products 

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Little pop of color to brighten the grey day ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ–ค

Wearing:
@annabellecosmetics Kohl eyeliner in Balsam Green*+ Sky Limit mascara* + Perfect Fit setting spray*
@colourpopcosmetics Just My Luck palette
@hauslabs Triclone Skin Tech concealer in 03
@milkmakeup sculpt stick in Toasted + cooling water jelly tint in Splash 
@rarebeauty lifting brow gel
@tower28beauty GetSet powder in translucent + Oneliner in Paint My Number 
@kjh.brand Hyper Shine Highlight kit in Lite Pink 

*gifted products 
#mytbrfave #torontobeautyreviews #tbrcontributors #beautyforeveryone #greeneyeshadow #easymakeup #makeupinspo
Life (and lack of shipping options) get in the way Life (and lack of shipping options) get in the way of your holiday shopping? ๐Ÿ˜ฌ Not to fear - TBRโ€™s elves have got you covered! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ

Check out our last-minute holiday gift guide highlighting local stores where you can get amazing presents for everyone on your list! โœ…๐ŸŽ

Featuring: @thedetoxmarketcanada @aaniin.hello @goodintentions.to @soccoliving @juxtaposeannex @shoppersdrugmart @canadiantire @wildcraftcare @sharkbeauty @sodastreamcanada @annabellecosmetics @marcellecosmetics (and a pro tip from @calenmikenzie!) 

*some products were gifted for editorial consideration 

#lastminutegifts #holidaygiftguide #torontobeautyreviews #mytbrfave #tbrcontributors #shoplocalcanada #torontobusiness
๐Ÿ›๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ‰๐Ÿง€๐Ÿฅ“๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿฆ‹ Hallowee ๐Ÿ›๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ‰๐Ÿง€๐Ÿฅ“๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿฆ‹

Halloween as a librarian who used to be an MUA ๐Ÿ™ƒ

#torontobeautyreviews #mytbrfave #tbrcontributors #halloween2024 #theveryhungrycaterpillar #makeupinspo #easycostume #bookstagram
Happy Autumn, from me & the books ๐Ÿ“š ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‚ # Happy Autumn, from me & the books ๐Ÿ“š ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‚

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Looking to shift your skincare routine as the weat Looking to shift your skincare routine as the weather changes? Learn more about why LoLa loves @byoma - and why you should definitely check out this drugstore powerhouse - in her latest piece for the blog. 

๐Ÿ”— in bio! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ

*products kindly gifted

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Prague! ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ 1 - Charles Bridge 2 - St Vitus Prague! ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ

1 - Charles Bridge
2 - St Vitus Cathedral (took 600 yrs to build; I cried because it was so stunning in person)
3 - Cute lil gargoyle 
4 - Palace gardens
5 - Beer Spa + beer chocolates in Tycho Braheโ€™s former home! (Check out my recent reel for more on this)
6 - Truffle gnocchi in champagne foam @cafeimperial_praha ๐Ÿคค
7 - Klementinum Baroque library 
8 - from the top of the Astronomical Tower! 
9 - Astronomical Clock 
10 - Wunderkammer at Strahov Monastery 
11 - Philosophical Hall at Strahov Monastery
12 - c. 1800 Dendrological Library at Strahov (books carved from trees, covered in their bark and lichen & filled with their leaves and seeds!)
13 - 800 yr old natural sandstone water spring underneath Strahov Monastery, now housed in what they call โ€œHellโ€ restaurant. ๐Ÿ˜‚ @napekle 
14 - Travel friends! @kendranh 
15 - *Immediately* losing at pinball at @joystick_bar_prague ๐Ÿ‘พ
16 - Getting *very* into the all-you-can-drink wine bar (!) @nasklenicku ๐Ÿท
17 - obligatory trashy snacks after the wine bar 
18 - peacock chilling on the hotel grounds @hotelupava 
19 - Fun restaurant where you pay by the skewer (sooo tasty) @bistrospejle 
20 - the views were ok, I guess ๐Ÿ™ƒ

#torontobeautyreviews #prague #tbrcontributors #mytbrfave #praha #europetrip #visitprague
Throwback to the incredible @arianaandtherose show Throwback to the incredible @arianaandtherose show in July โœจโค๏ธ The Lonely Hearts Club tour was an absolute banger. CANNOT WAIT for the next album! Get your glitter ready, friends. ๐Ÿ™ƒ

#torontobeautyreviews #mytbrfave #tbrcontributors #lonelyheartsclub #lonelyheartsclubtour #arianaandtherose #torontoevents #synthpop #indieartist
Venice! ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น 1 - gelato 2 - stunning architec Venice! ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น

1 - gelato
2 - stunning architecture everywhere 
3 - snacks 
4 - the original horses from St Markโ€™s Basilica
5 - Ponte dellโ€™Accademia 
6 - ๐Ÿ
7 - the staircase of books at the Libreria Acqua Alta 
8 & 9 - canals 
10 - Torcello
11 - Burano 
12 - 1300 yr old church 
13 - casual ceiling in Dogeโ€™s Palace
14 - glass art from Murano
15 - St Markโ€™s
16 - tiramisu cannoli. Italian food turducken!
17 - Vivaldi concert w orchestra in Baroque costumes
18 - ๐Ÿ•

#torontobeautyreviews #mytbrfave #tbrcontributors #venice #italytrip #summertravel
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