perfume whisperer
The miracle that is Instagram has opened up a whole new world for business. That is where I stumbled upon the amazing Gage Huntley, the company owned by California based jewellery designer Amanda Dale. She has an effortlessly cool style, and creates awesome stylish pieces that make me want to own them all. Her prices…
I remember the days when Sephora finally landed in North America. I would trek to NY to get my beloved Shu Uemura Under Base Mousse and cart bottles back like contraband. I felt exotic and amazing to possess the rare bird that was my precious Shu Under Base. I still use it, am never without…
I have been lusting after the Estée Lauder Nail Lacquers for some time. The bottles look like jewels or crystal ice cubes, and the colours are rich and delicious. Tom Pecheux, world renowned make up artist and the Creative Makeup Director for Estée Lauder, has waved a magic wand over their colour collections and their…
I love all things rose, as my regular readers know, so was very happy to add some more gorgeous rose products to my collection. I also love oils – for my face, for my hair and for my body, so the fact that I have found a perfect combination of the two things I love…
When the snow starts to melt, and our heavy coats get put aside in favour of lighter wear, it’s time to switch up things like skincare, hair care and of course, perfume. Our rich and cozy winter scents start to smell a bit heavy and it’s time to bring a little sunshine into our lives….
Earlier this week, I was invited to share some of my No More Bad Hair Days tips on CTV Ottawa Morning Live news show. I had lots of fun with the smart and gorgeous Lianne Liang, and gave a mini demo of the amazing HeadBand Curls styling technique, which you can read about here. …
I love a special perfume experience. Perfume can transport and carry us somewhere else – perhaps the notes evoke a scent memory, or trigger an emotion. I also love perfumes that are gentle and easy to wear. Interesting – yes. A challenge to everyone around me? No. My favourite perfumes are the ones that make…
I recently got an email asking me which cleanser I might recommend for someone with combination skin. She did not want a cleanser that would dry the skin, and is using retinols on her skin. That got me to thinking about the cleansers in my life. I use lots anti-aging stuff on my face, and…
It’s kind of an odd one, the first perfume from the design house of Marni. Odd in that it was launched for spring and yet if you read the notes ad copy and description, you’d think it was a perfume designed for cool weather and sweaters. It’s chock full of spices and woodsy notes with…
Going on holiday and spending time on planes, in the sun, contrasted with cold, snow and super dry central heating takes a toll on skin. I grabbed a bottle of CeraVe PM lotion, as I had read rave reviews of it’s super moisturizing abilities while being non oily or pore clogging. At under $15…
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