Author Archives: Henna

Custom Blended Foundation

Seriously, I have been telling EVERYONE about this: custom-blended foundation, courtesy of Sayuki cosmetics, exclusively at Holt Renfrew. Forget about the now-defunct Prescriptives counter where foundation was blended by hand and the match you got depended on the associate who … Continue reading

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Latest Perfume Obsession: The Aerin Fragrance Collection

This month, if you head to the Estee Lauder counter at Holt Renfrew Bloor St., Yorkdale, Calgary, and Vancouver locations, you will find the brand new Aerin fragrance collection.  Like everything that’s been put out by Aerin Lauder so far, … Continue reading

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Hydrate in the Shower: Inca Oil Extraordinaire Cleansing & Revitalizing Shower Oil

Cleansing oil.  If you haven’t used it, you need to!  Previously only for your face, this year Canadian company Cake Beauty has come out with a cleansing oil for your whole body!  Called Inca Oil Extraordinaire Cleansing & Revitalizing Shower … Continue reading

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I Gave Myself a Caviar Manicure

…using Dior’s Jewel Manicure Duo which is out as part of their Golden Winter 2013 collection. The instructions are simple: apply gold nail polish included in the kit, and after applying the second coat immediately tap the clear mini beads … Continue reading

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Tom Ford Noir Absolute For Eyes Gel Eyeliner

Kids, I just got my hands on Tom Ford’s gel eyeliner, and as much as it pains me to say this, it’s just not all it’s cracked up to be.   This gel eyeliner comes in a generous wide-mouthed pot. … Continue reading

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Babor Beauty Spa Opens in North America

A little something about the perfect Christmas present.  Clearly, I have lots of makeup and beauty products at my disposal, so there are just three other ways to my heart: presents for my kid, food, and a trip to the … Continue reading

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New L’Oreal Elnett Sleekissime Hair Spray

L’Oreal’s Elnett line has been hitting it out of the park recently.  First there was the heat protecting sprays and now there’s this amazing new hairspray which is meant especially for ponytails.  If you’re a ponytail girl, you know what … Continue reading

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Bobbi Brown Smokey Warm Eye Palette

Here’s a good reason to invest in Bobbi Brown eyeshadow palettes – Absolutely No Fall Out!  It’s pretty amazing, actually, especially considering the fact that there is a glitter shade in the Smokey palettes and glitter usually falls out.  Not … Continue reading

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Boucheron Place Vendome

I’m a sucker for good packaging – more often than not, when a company invests in the packaging it means that they’ve invested in what’s inside the packaging too. Plus, it’s always nice to have a beautiful objet on your … Continue reading

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Blush for Days: Nars x Guy Bourdin LE One Night Stand Cheek Palette

This has been the year of HAC: Highlighting and Contouring, and this fall particularly, we’ve given you so many ways that you can practice this art on your own. And now we’d like to share one more amazing tool that … Continue reading

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