Hit the Town with Nars
In my last post, I told you about Pure Matte Lipstick from Nars. I just got more info from the good folks over at Nars on how to use their products to get some awesome looks. Here's a fun celeb/fashion/beauty read for you to start your day:To celebrate The Town’s debut in theaters with Rebecca Hall, Blake Lively, John Hamm and Ben Affleck, NARS highlights Rebecca’s looks from the film’s recent
Beauty News: Miss BlushPretty Brings Us The Next Beauty Board!
I'm thrilled to be apart of the next The Beauty Board created and hosted by the fabulous Stephanie Daga, makeup artist and founder of BlushPretty.com. If you are a beauty lover and a savvy shopper then The Beauty Board is a must-attend event! Just in time for the holidays, attendees will have the chance to see, smell and smear some of the hottest beauty products on the market. The event will be
Beauty News: NTM Model Competition!
Calling all aspiring models! The fabulous makeup artist, Lelo, and the team at NTM Studios are hosting another model competition that will take place from November 15 to November 21. The winner will receive $1000 cash prize! To view the competition details visit www.nexttopmodelstudios.com. Will you be the last one standing? Hurry up and enter!
Product Lust: Pure Matte Lipstick
There are some cosmetic companies that can seemingly do no wrong. And Nars is one of those brands. They always seem to have new products that are instantly lust-worth. Their latest offering, Pure Matte Lipstick, is on my "must try" list and it's getting some rave reviews from A-listers. Here's what Dita von Teese had to say about it: “Matte red lips are always chic and also easy to keep in
Fall Trend 2010: Zoya Shawn & Cola
Zoya is one nail brand that I can count on to create eye-catching, edgy and unique colours. Wonderful and Wicked from the Fall collection feature 6 creams and 6 sparkling shades. Before I dish about all the lovely colours, lets talk about the application.Zoya Shawn taken on Day 2 in the am and already chipping :(Is it me or did the brush get smaller? Getting it to look neat around the cuticle
Getting Health, Another Update
Me, Sept. 2010In August, I mentioned that I'm currently on a health kick. Although, to be honest, I am not sure I'd call it a "health kick." That seems to imply that I'm just making temporary changes, and that's not the case. I've been working very hard on making changes, and in doing so I've noticed that I'm overhauling major aspects of my life.I said I'd check in monthly to tell you how I've
Money, Money, Money...
My grandmother, Gaga, looking fabulous as always!Gaga, my grandmother, used to say that if money (or lack there of!) was your only problem, you had no problems at all. In some respects, I tend to agree with Gaga's sage words. But when I'm trying to balance my checkbook or if I'm saving up for a large purchase, it seems like money is the only problem...and it's a big one. Anyway...Last week, I
Beauty Crush: Joe Fresh Nail Polish in Storm
I love when I fall in love with beauty products unexpectedly. After a summer of the bright and sparkly, my tips were longing for something less happy-go-lucky and something more smutty. No, "smutty" is not a word but it's what I describe as not-so-pretty yet edgy and definitely sexy. The navy's, the blacks and the gun-metal greys are cool but I wanted something out of the ordinary and that I
Diamond Swirls
I'm leaving for a one week's vacation to Montpellier tomorrow, so here's a quick look before I leave (:Product ListMAC Bare Canvas, 88 Mattes Palette, essence liner pen, golden rhinestones, eylure Girls Aloud lashes, Maybelline Expression kohl in white, CG Lash Blast
Beauty Quote for a Crazy Week
Wow--this week has slipped by. I don't know what I was doing, but apparently blogging was not a priority. Sorry about that! I'll get back to normal soon...once I get my head screwed back on straight.I'm getting ready to head out for a long weekend at the beach. Perfect way to spend the first weekend of fall, don't you think? Here's a great quote to round out the week from the late, great,
MAC Disney Venomous Villains! My Haul in Pictures and a Video Review/Swatches!...
I'm so glad I was able to make it to the MAC Venomous Villains collection early release party. Being a total Disney fan (and always kind of having an obsession with the villains) I went for the idea of the collection... not for the actual products. I know, shame on me. But I ended up leaving with quite a bit and finding some great things! Here are pictures of what I purchased. Be sure to
Guest Review: Smashbox Jet Set Waterproof Liner
With celebrities like Rihanna and Katy Perry sporting them on the red carpet, colored liners have become very popular. I currently started to wear them on my lower lids when I don't have time for a full eye look.Smashbox Jet Set Waterproof Liner in Teal ($22 USD): This innovative gel-based waterproof liner stays blendable for 60 seconds then dries to a smudge-proof, budge-proof finish that lasts
The Finances of Beauty
Here's something I've been thinking about lately: How much money does the average person spend on beauty products (makeup and skin care products) each month? I have no clue how much I spend...it seems to vary wildly. Some months, I spend very little. Other months, I revamp my entire beauty kit. There seems to be no rhyme or reason to it. And I have no idea if I am spending more or less than
Fall Trend 2010: The Casual Red Lip
I can wear a red lip any time of the year so I'm glad this trend isn't going anywhere for a while. I call this look the "casual red lip" because I want women to see that red lips can very much be wearable during the day. Instead of red carpet glamour I skipped the black liquid liner, fake lashes, and skipped the lip liner. All this look required was a neutral shadow, lots of mascara, softly
Water Nymph
What do you do when you`re not feeling inspired? Rummage through your "inspirations" folder and come across a really cool look you wanna dupe! Here's the picture:I tried to copy it as well as I could, right down to the little snow flakes in my hair. Maybe some of you have seen the look before and know the photograph I'm referring to? The look is part mermaid, part snow queen, so it's right up my
Tips to Make Eyes Look Bigger and Brighter!
Judging by the majority of questions I've received over the past few years, it seems that many of you simply want to solve a few common problems around the eye area. Whether it's brightening up tired eyes and making them look more awake, enlarging smaller eyes, or generally wanting a more flattering, brighter, larger eye appearance. There are so many makeup tricks you can use to do this. Check
Beauty News: TIFFing In The eTalk Lounge Recap!
My home during TIFF - the makeup/storage room! My first Toronto Film Fest and I made it out alive! Despite the early mornings and the craziness that TIFF brings, it was one of the best experiences of my makeup career! I'm so fortunate and so happy that I got the chance to be apart of it with much thanks to Annesley from CARGO Cosmetics! CARGO products used to touch-up celebrities and beautify the
Do or Don't: Celebrity Endorsed Products
It seems like every time you turn around (or, I should say: every time you turn the page of a fashion magazine!) a new "celebrity" perfume hits the market. Whether it's Sarah Jessica Parker's Lovely, Prince's Get Wild, JLo's JLo Glow, or Miss Piggy's Moi, it seems like if you're a celebrity in any form, there's going to be a scent marketed with your name and face on it. Because they're so
Makeup 101: Hair and Makeup in 45 Minutes!
Yesterday and today I had the pleasure of working on one of my favourite models, Malina from Chantale Nadeau Model Placement and Sutherland. She will be making an appearance on Canada AM and eTalk! It was an early morning and we only had 45 minutes to work with. Both appearances required a natural look. You don't have to be a pro to achieve the same results!As requested by fellow beauty blogger,
More Fall Trends!
As I mentioned yesterday, a new season means it's time to make some changes and to adjust your beauty routine to reflect the new season ahead. For whatever reason, it seems like the move into fall brings with it the most change...and it makes me want to update my beauty products and clothes more than at other season changes throughout the year.No matter what season we're in, I think we all want
Beauty News: TIFFing In The eTalk Lounge!
In case you aren't following me on Twitter or Facebook, I've been working with CARGO Cosmetics in the eTalk Lounge doing makeup for the hosts of eTalk and doing the occasional powder touch-up on the celebrities. I'm off for a couple of a days and decided a much needed blog post was in order! Again, my apologies for the lack of blogging! Our makeup/swag storage room. Ben Mulroney's makeup all
Embrace Fall Colors Sephora
I LOVE the fall. It's my absolute favorite season. I love the weather, the way the trees change colors, and all the new fashion and makeup trends. It's the best time of the year.Now that summer has met its end for 2010, it's time to start easing into fall beauty trends. With the virtually unlimited product selection at Sephora, incorporating fall colors and fragrance is effortless!Here's a
Want Free Stuff from Revlon?
Lately, I've been telling you about a fun new site called Free Beauty Events. The site offers info on free makeovers, free samples and a chance to win beauty products in their monthly contest.This month, they're having another great giveaway: a Revlon Beauty Package. For the month of September ten winners will win an assortment of Revlon products - Revlon Powder Brush, File-n-Smooth Nail File
Fall Nails from Essie
I'm a bit late on this one, but I'm a nail color fanatic, so sue me! Anyway, Essie's Fall 2010 Collection is out now and features six lovely new shades for us to paint our nails this season. I must say: I like all six of these shades and think that they'd look great as we get into the cooler months.Here are the colors:In Stitches: cheeky blush pinkLimited Addiction: racy garnet redSew Psyched:
UD Naked Palette Tutorial: Smokey Natural Bronze
Products Used:Urban Decay Naked Palette ($44)Urban Decay Primer PotionColors used:ToastedBuckHustleSmogCreepVirgin24/7 eye pencil in zero and whiskeyLash Fusion XL mascaraNARS blush in MadlyLipfusion Infatuation in Angelic
Beauty Product of the Week: Boscia Luminizing Black Mask
What is it? Boscia's Luminizing Black Mask is, "A groundbreaking, mineral-rich "peel-off" mask that delivers powerful detoxifying, purifying, and brightening effects. This innovative treatment dramatically improves skin clarity, radiance, and texture. The unique peel-off action offers gratifying physical exfoliation—as you peel, you actively remove dirt, toxins, and dead skin layers. Exceptional
Do or Don't: Big Hair
I've been flipping through what feels like (and probably is!) thousands of pages of fashion magazines lately (thanks to all the September issues). In my reading, I've been bombarded with trends for the fall and winter. In one of the mags, they featured big hair. To get big hair, the magazine (I think it was Glamour) suggested boosting hair by doing the following:Add volume, carefully. Instead
Beauty News: CoverFX International Treasure Hunt!
(Picture heavy!) :)Start the first day back to school with a treasure hunt! The lovely team at CoverFX has organized this amazing treasure hunt taking place in select cities in Canada, US, and the UK. I love contests that really get the fans involved. CoverFX's last event was a successful flash mob that took place all over but I have to say the treasure hunt tops it all! Click on the poster to
I'm A Sucker For A Palette!
Last month I gave you a list of super cute beauty products that are coming out this fall. In looking over this list, it seems that I'm a sucker for a palette. Then as I flipped through a few September issues, I noticed a lovely new palette from Estee Lauder: their Blue Dahlia Pure Color palette.I am not usually a fan of blue eyeshadows, and I don't know if I'd actually wear any of the
Fall Trend 2010: Sparkling Plum-Smoke
I was so glad I got to use my brother's girlfriend as my model for this next look. It's so much more fun to do makeup on other people than it is on myself. I coined this one as "plum-smoke" with some sparkle. Here are some of my Fall faves featured in today's look: 1. NARS Pure Matte Lipstick in Bangkok ($25 USD): Since these new lippies landed in my hands, I've hardly picked up a gloss! I'm
Fall Trend 2010: Dewy Skin
Glow on girl! Dewy skin is back this season so all you shimmer junkies can rejoice. Back in the day, the word "dewy" was over-used and over-done. Dewiness this time around should be less wet or moist looking (bad choice of words?) and more glowy and radiant. 1. Shu Uemura Stage Performer Instant-Glow ($49 USD): Supermodel skin in a tube? Yes please! Inspired by the models' hectic schedules during
Beauty Product of the Week: Naked Palette
What is it? Urban Decay's new Naked Palette, "features 12 eyeshadows that have a distinctly Urban look, yet work for everyone. These neutrals won't leave you naked. THIS is how Urban Decay does neutral: Far from boring, the Naked Palette includes 5 new shades (with names like Buck, Darkhorse, and Virgin) in addition to seven of the brand's most addictive best-selling eyeshadows. This is a shadow
Beauty News: LIFT Beauty Boutique Blow Out Sale!
My favourite gals from LIFT Beauty Boutique are saying fare-well and closing their doors. That's the bad news but there's a lot more good than bad! LIFT owners, Lauren and Emily, are going MOBILE! Yes, now you can have the lovely and talented ladies right in the comfort of your own home or at your next event. To kick it all off, LIFT is having a blow out sale - EVERYTHING must go! Visit the salon
Beauty Feature: Andrea Claire Dishes on Fall Beauty Trends!
Yikes, September 1st already! Where did the summer go? I thought it only fitting to ring in September with some fabulous Fall beauty trends. Summer is almost done but there are some good things to look forward to - autumn colours, cozy sweaters, fall booties, and of course all the beautiful Fall makeup collections!I turned to one of my makeup gurus and celebrity hair/makeup artist, Andrea Claire,
Do or Don't: Fake Lashes
Something weird has happened: suddenly, everyone seems to be wearing fake lashes. All the time. You see women on TV and in movies with insanely long, thick, and amazing lashes. Lashes that are obviously fake. Whenever a mascara ad comes on, I have to laugh because the models lashes are so overdone. You'd never get that look with mascara alone.But it seems like the fake lash trend is not just
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