beauty guru & perfume whisperer
Ooooh Essie’s newest collection for Summer 2016 is delicious! I love every single shade, with the exception of the white Coconut Cove. Opaque chalky whites are just not my jam, but I’m sure many will love it! The best part of this collection – the black shade! They’re all
I first read about Trind Nail Balsam ($20 CAD) a few years ago. I was reading one of my favourite nail blogs, Loodie Loodie Loodie. She is wealth of information about the physiology of nails, and what is good for them. In addition to proper filing techniques, Trind Nail Balsam
I am very susceptible to the power of suggestion. So after seeing the gorgeous orange-red nail polish by Victoria Beckham everywhere on the internet, I simply had to have it. She collaborated with one of my favourite nail polish lines, Nails Inc, to create a colour duo. From the Sephora
This season is wreaking havoc on my hands. My gorgeous nails have snapped off one by one, and are now short and sweet, if you will. In the meantime, I was desperate for something more intense than my oils. I have and love LUSH Lemony Flutter, but I had read
There is much to love about the Nars cosmetic line. It’s lways right on-trend, while always remaining classic and elegant, and never trendy. I’ve always admired their nail polishes but somehow never bought one. Their colours are super chic, and I recall lemming several of their collections. The 2012 Andy
I have become a lover of Butter London since I first got All Hail The Queen. Their polishes have a gorgeous consistency and apply like a dream – practically by themselves. Molly Coddle has become a favourite – I wear it almost every other manicure. This is saying a lot.
If it’s not one thing, it’s another. My nails get strong and healthy, then I go and do something dumb to ruin them. I use a bad nail product, decide it’s time to scrub bathroom tiles with no rubber gloves, garden, or do copious amounts of dishwashing with hot water
I don’t even know where to start about Revlon by Marchesa 3D Jewel Appliqués – which are basically stickers for your nails. They are absolutely gorgeous just on their own. The Marchesa inspired designs are stunning – and translate to “nail art” more beautifully than I could have imagined. The idea
I was very excited when my friend Elena called me to tell me my Lippmann Gel Lab set was in at Holt’s. They are selling out everywhere so I had to order it. A gel mani I can do at home? With no equipment? That works with all my nail