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New! Weleda Body Oil Review

I have a thing for body oils – you know this – and I want them to smell good and be natural, if possible. Luckily, Weleda, the company known for its natural products has body oils as part of their … Continue reading

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Clarins Beauty Flash Balm Review

I’m getting ready for some important events in my life, and so I’ve had a peel and my skin is flaking badly. The only thing to do is wait it out and moisturize to hide some of the flakies that … Continue reading

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Strange Invisible Perfumes Egyptian Rose Body Lotion

Strange Invisible Perfumes is an indie perfume line based out of California that makes all natural perfumes. The essences are organic, and the product is hydro-distilled. I’ve heard a lot about the line and their interesting creations, and perhaps you … Continue reading

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OPI Play the Peonies Swatch

This OPI colour is from the Nice Stems! collection that’s out this month. Play the Peonies is a really light pink with lots of fine shimmer. It reminds me of a ’80’s frosted lipstick in the best way. I thought … Continue reading

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Polish Swatch – Nars Kismet

Kismet was part of Nars’ Summer 2011 collection and is a jaundiced gold colour. The polish is pigmented enough – 2 coats to opaque coverage which is nice. The shimmer is soft and pretty which I love. It kind of … Continue reading

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OPI In the Spot-Light Pink Swatch

I wore this colour to a bridal shower, and I’m sad to say that it’s so transparent that I don’t think it was worth the effort. The one thing that I absolutely love is that the colour is super shiny, … Continue reading

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Lush Dirty Review

Lush’s Gorilla Perfumes is my favourite brand right now, and their new launch Dirty, reminds me why I love them so much. Dirty is a unisex fragrance, and it’s really one that can be worn by men or women. The … Continue reading

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Swatch: Dior Aloha

Dior’s Aloha nail polish was part of its Electric Tropics collection that was released for this summer. The polish comes packaged with Dior’s quick-drying top coat. As you can see, the polish is a jelly finish.  I used 3 coats … Continue reading

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Nars Make Up Your Mind

Legendary makeup artist, Francois Nars, launched his new book last week, titled Make Up Your Mind: Express Yourself.  Retailing for $50 this book takes real people (really!) and infuses them with glamour through the application of makeup.  When I say … Continue reading

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OPI Sparrow Me The Drama Swatch

OPI’s Sparrow Me the Drama came out as part of their Pirates of the Caribbean collection this May. The colour is very girly almost Barbie pink with no shimmer. Two coats gave me full coverage, and unlike some of the … Continue reading

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