Mommy Corner: PTPA Media Summer 2010 Winners Announced!

If you're a mom and read my blog then be sure to check out the latest and greatest Summer 2010 Campaign Award Recipients from PTPA Media! Have you tried any of these products? www.ptpamedia.com

Makeup Junkie Poll and CARGO Winner!

A big THANK YOU to everyone that answered our poll question and entered to win a YEAR supply of CARGO Cosmetics 3 Mascara launching Fall 2010! It's clear that the majority of you only get your makeup done for special events. It's always nice to know what encourages women to get their makeup done. I apologize for the late announcement (don't know where the time goes??) but the winner is........

Good Grief!

My computer is acting up, so writing and posting is becoming more of a challenge than it should be. I think it's almost time for a new laptop....a purchase I've been avoiding all stinking year long. Ugh.Anyway, since technology is not my friend, I leave you with a quick beauty quote for the day. Be sure to check back in tomorrow for a Beauty Product of the Week!In the meantime...I think you'll

Celebrity Beauty: What Do You Think Of K-Stew's Lighter Do?

It's the eve of the highly anticipated Twilight Eclipse premiere so I thought a beauty story on Kristen Stewart would be fitting! Rave reviews of Eclipse have been buzzing all over Twitter so it's definitely on my to-see list! K-stew debuted her strawberry do for last night's Letterman appearance and I'm totally diggin' it. Her lighter locks make her skin look more peaches 'n cream and her eyes

Health Kick!

I'm on something of a health kick these days. I'm trying to eat better, take my vitamins and exercise very regularly. And so far, things are going great: I've lost weight and am discovering new muscles on a daily basis (thanks, Jillian Michaels and your crazy 30 Day Shred!)I've mentioned several times that we need vitamins and minerals to keep our skin looking great and our bodies doing what

What's Old is New Again!

Recently I've noticed something of a trend: older brands that have since faded away are making a comeback. Let's get a bit nostalgic and check out the newest incarnations of once loved, possibly forgotten products.PERT HAIR CAREI have a rather scandalous story centering around a bottle of Pert. No, I am not going to share this story...I don't want to incriminate myself of otherwise sully my

Guest Review: Urban Decay Star Dust Shadows

Urban Decay Star Dust Shadows ($20 USD): I was really excited to have the chance to test out Urban Decay's Stardust Shadows. To my surprise these shadows weren't pigmented at all, but UD does describe these shadows as "sheer wash of colour topped with teeny bits of sparkle...". While the packaging with its squeeze to open concept was uber cool and innovative, I was just not impressed with how

Iridescence II

Between celebrating my 29th birthday and watching Germany beat England in the World Cup, I actually managed to cram in some make up pictures and I'm really happy with them! I bought some nail art sequins on friday and tried to recreate their iridescence on my lids as well. I also included some of the sequins - this looks cooler in real life, as the light always changes and they capture the light

Beauty Review: Maybelline EyeStudio Color Plush Eyeshadow

I’m going to be honest I’m not one to carry many drug store brand eye shadows in my professional kit. But after using Maybelline Eye Studio Color Plush Eyeshadow I may have to reconsider. I was very surprised upon trying these shadows. They were extremely soft and smooth and blended easily on my eyelids. One downfall of being so soft was that I noticed there was some fallout while applying to

Guest Review: Clinique Brandied Bronze Colour Surge Eye Shadow Palette

I’m a sucker for any palette with bright and unique colors in them. Clinique Brandied Bronze Colour Surge Eye Shadow Palette ($32.50 CDN) has gorgeous colors in it ranging from a deep bronze to soft baby pink.Clinique Brandied Bronze Colour Surge Eye Shadow Palette:“Clinique creates a new tradition in eye shadow for powder connoisseurs who want stay true, long lasting colour, with an emphasis on

Beauty Product of the Week: Activated Thermal Mud

What is it? Caviahue's Thermal Mud will help "diminish the signs of aging now! Caviahue Thermal Mud is one of the most unique skin care products and deep cleansing facial masks in the world. One of its main ingredients is the thermal waters that flow from the inside of a volcano and are charged with the right minerals and oxygenated properties that purify the skin, leaving it smoother, softer and

Congrats!

Congrats to Heavy Hedonist! You are my Lumene winner! Be sure to check for an email from me very soon.For the rest of you, I'm sure I'll be offering another giveaway soon enough.

Beauty Quote for the Middle of the Week

It's Wednesday! Yay! I'm exhausted and am oh-so ready for the weekend.Here are two killer quotes for you to ponder today. Because really? Having the right outlook on life can make you feel better...more beautiful.Both quotes come from ballerina Margot Fonteyn:"Take your work seriously, but never yourself.""The one important thing I have learned over the years is the difference between taking

Summer Faves: Face

Summer time fun is no fun when your makeup is melting off your face or looks caked on. Here are a few face savers that have been in heavy rotation in my kit! 1. Make Up For Ever HD Complexion Travel Kit ($34 CDN): If you want to achieve an HD ready face on and off camera this is the kit for you. Set includes 3 best-sellers: HD Elixir, HD Microperfecting Primer, and HD Microfinish Powder. The

Final Reminder

Don't forget: I'm giving away a basket filled with awesome skin care products from Lumene. I'll be announcing my big winner tomorrow! You still have time to enter. Just be sure to read this post. Best of luck!

Pro Tools for an Amateur Price!

I've tried many Ms. Manicure products in the past, and I've really liked them. They're easy to find, they're inexpensive, and their kits include everything you need to give yourself a pretty decent mani or pedi.Ms. Manicure now has a new kit out that I just love: their Tips and Toes kit. It contains 9 pro tools, including two pairs of easy to grip clippers (one for your toes, the other for your

Strawberries and Chocolate!

When you're healthy, you not only feel good...you usually LOOK good as well.Well, there's one easy thing you can do to get a ton of health benefits, including:Stress reliefBoosted immunityModest calorie burnImproved cardiovascular healthBoosted self-esteemImproved intimacyPain reductionStrengthened pelvic musclesImproved sleepWhat is this one easy thing? Have more sex!To increase fun and

Purple/ Burgundy Look

Products Used:MAC Paint Pot in ArtifactMAC Powder Eye Shadows:Satellite DreamsSigned, SealedStar VioletGessoCrystalLoreal Carbon Black Liner IntenseCover Girl Lashblast MascaraNARS Powder Blush in MadlyMAC Lipstick in High Tea

Don't Forget to Enter!

Don't forget: I'm giving away a basket filled with awesome skin care products from Lumene. All you need to do to enter is read this post. Best of luck!

Summer Faves: Bronzers

You don't have to be "Jenny from the Block" to get that J-Lo bronzey glow. I am all for bronzers when it's done right (sorry Snooki!). There's just something about a summer tan that makes everyone look healthy, gorgeous and radiant! The key to a natural looking tan is to stick to bronzers that have a golden undertone rather than an orange base. You want to avoid the "Jersey" tan at all costs! Use

For the Boys!

Father's Day is this weekend, so I hope you've taken some time to get something special for your dad, the father of your kiddos, or for the special men in your life.If you're looking for something other than the normal dad gifts (ties, booze, grilling stuff, sports stuff, etc.), why not get dad something to pamper him? Men like to be taken care of just as much as women do, though they rarely

Makeup Junkie Wants To Know Poll and CARGO Contest!

As a makeup artist, I am fortunate enough to do the faces of some pretty amazing women. They all range from non-makeup wearers to I-can't-live-without-my-makeup fanatics. I love both type of clients - no I really do. It's fun gabbing about makeup and different makeup techniques with avid makeup wearers but the real fun is converting someone who rarely wears makeup and making them true believers!

Gray: Hot or Not?

I received an email from Infusium 23 about what they consider to be the trend of celebrities embracing and enhancing their gray hair. Here's what Infusium 23 had to say:For most women, gray hair means one thing – getting older. However, thanks to the gray hair trend among celebrities and fashionistas, gray is the new black (or blonde, or brunette!). Songstress Pink, supermodel Kate Moss and

Beauty Feature: Tokyo Meets Luminato For Shu Uemura

The Luminato festivities have begun in Toronto and there are many beauty events to get your beauty fix! Tomorrow, June 16, you can discover the Tokyo vibe with Shu Uemura at the Yonge and Dundas Square from 11 am - 11 pm. Come and observe principal artist, Taca Ozawa, demonstrate the true Art of Japanese Beauty. This is the perfect time to indulge in their wide array of luxury faux lashes (