This is me. At 35 I am probably 10+ years older than most beauty ‘influencers’ (can we stop using that term in 2019 BTW? ‘k thanks). I don’t have a Pinterest-worthy apartment, and my Instagram feed isn’t countless shots of…
Archives for 2018
IT Cosmetics Skincare | Which Moisturizer is Best For You
It Cosmetics has become a power player in the beauty world for their skincare infused CC+ cream, but how does it’s skincare hold up to a skincare lover? I’ve taken the time to test out all three facial moisturizers from…
Badly Packaged Beauty Products | Is it Worth It?
We all know it’s what’s on the inside that counts when it comes to the quality of a person. What about your makeup and skincare? There are some really beautiful, high-quality products on the market that have the unfortunate circumstance…
12 Days of Giveaways | Shu Uemura Maison du Chocolat
You guys we have made it to the end of the 12 Days of Giveaways. Next year, remind me to get them organized in October, mmkay? The final giveaway is really something special – the Shu Uemura Maison du Chocolat…
12 Days of Giveaways | Fresh Roundtrip Ritual Set
We’re nearing the end of the 12 Days of Giveaways (phew, I am exhausted!) and this one is one of my favourites of them all! One lucky winner is going to win this awesome Fresh skincare set in an adorable…
12 Days of Giveaways Day FIVE | Kerastase Resistance | Canada Only
‘Tis the season for dry, damaged and delicate hair! When it comes to pampering, we tend to forget how much torture we do to our precious locks. I’ve teamed up with Kerastase Canada to give one lucky reader a gift…
Must Have Tech | For Bloggers, Photography Lovers and Gadget Geeks
Something you may not know about me, is that besides my totally normal makeup hoarding tendencies, and love to write about beauty, I’ve actually worked in the photography industry for 17 years. I love a good gadget and gizmo aplenty…
12 Days of Giveaways DAY TWO | The Lip Lovers Bundle
Day two is upon us folks! If you haven’t entered yesterday’s giveaway for a gorgeous Tarte Cosmetics Palette, do so here. For round two, I’m appealing to all my lip product lovers with a bundle made of Marc Jacobs, Stila…
Kicking Off the 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways With Tarte Cosmetics
Thanks to some Canada Post labour dispute delays, the 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways are starting a wee bit late this year. Hey ho, it’s how it goes sometimes! I thought I would kick off 12 amazing days of giveaways…
Charlotte Tilbury PIllow Talk Collection | Back in Stock for a Limited Time
Imagine a single product, a lip pencil for example, being so popular that it spawns an entire collection inspired by the shade. Well, that is exactly what happened with Charlotte Tilbury’s now infamous Pillow Talk Lip Cheat Lip Pencil. I’ve…
Blush Lovers Rejoice | Nars Holiday 2018 Hot Tryst Blush Palette is Here
If you’ve been around a while, you might remember I have reviewed the NARS blush palettes before here, here and here. I generally love the quality and variety they offer with a good dollar value. Not only is the packaging…
Wherein Girl Loves Gloss Has a One Year Old
A letter to the one who made me a mother: You really didn’t want to join us on the outside, Little Bird. I was two weeks past due, three days of failed induction in, and you were still showing…
