New & Noteworthy: Fresh Crème Ancienne Soft Cream
We’ve only been friends for just about two months and Crème Ancienne is already making my ‘hero’ list. And if I had any musical talent, I would pen a song about […]
Beauty Hero: Clinique Smart Serum
While we have many tech gadgets that seem to be able to anticipate our needs, our skincare products have not really kept pace with technology. That is, until now. Think […]
Adventures in Beauty: Grey Matter, FLARE (October 2014)
Long time readers of my blog probably know that I’ve been battling premature greys since high school. It’s genetics: my father went almost completely grey in his mid-30s. Keeping my […]
Beauty: Wands of Change
Curled, twisted and bent, mascara wands are changing their ubiquitous look. Confused by their curious shapes? They are built for precision and volume. I’ve tallied up five of my favourites. […]
Green Beauty: Leaves of Trees Deodorant
Finding the right deodorant has been a decade-long project, especially now that I’ve lived through Toronto’s oppressive summer heat. While I’ve tested natural deodorants in the past, none have made a permanent addition to […]
DIY Surf Spray
I’m not a huge beauty DIY person: some things are best left to the professionals. But, since I love my beachy waves (it’s a year-round look!) and hate the alcohol […]
Glitter Gaze
Christian Dior F/W 2014 Being over 30, I wasn’t super thrilled about seeing so much metallic eye on the runways, thinking about the sparkly stuff getting stuck in all the […]
Pastel Dreams
Elle Vietnam (April 2014) This editorial is so beautiful, it’s inspiring me to rethink my spring colour palette. Instead of my usual eyeliner and bright lipstick, I’m looking to embrace […]
Purple Lips
Horse Magazine (Issue #3) This makeup job from Horse Magazine is one of the most striking I’ve seen all season, and reignites my love for the purple lipstick. I know […]
Lise Watier Portfolio Professional Corrector
I’ve had an insanely busy week, with no much sleep, so this corrector has been a knight in shining armour. It’s not a surprise that it’s the number one selling […]
Illuminated
Antonio Berardi S/S 2013 It pains me when I see someone heaving makeup on in the summer, especially when I see a woman with a face full of caked foundation and […]