The Only Highlighter You’ll Ever Need

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Henna

Buberry Glow Powder

Every other highlighter that I’ve tried this season has been super pretty and shimmery, but this is the one that I’m reaching for again and again.  The My Burberry Fresh Glow Luminous Highlighting Powder ($63 at Nordstrom and Holt Renfrew).  It is a white-gold shimmer that’s so fine and looks completely natural in almost any light.  Seriously, it’s the prettiest highlighter I’ve ever tried, and just like I’m still using my MAC bronzer from the summer, I’m going to be using this highlighting powder for a long time.  My Burberry Highlighter

It’s lightly fragranced with the My Burberry scent, but the scent fades when you apply the highlighter, and the shimmer is so fine and pretty that you forget about the scent.

I have the colour Gold No. 1.  It’s a gold but super super pale.

And it comes with it’s own fan brush so that you can feather it on.  It applies well with your fingers too – and with all highlighters, use lightly and then build up.

Totally worth every penny and part of the Burberry Winter Glow collection.

Burberry Winter Glow

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Limited Edition! This season at The Body Shop

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Henna

…is Glazed Apple… all new and super different from what you’ll usually smell at The Body Shop this season.

the body shop glazed appleGlazed Apple is available in a host of Body Shop products (home fragrance spray, lip balm, body scrub)  – but you have to try the body butter.  Utterly smooth and creamy yet intensely moisturizing, this will leave your skin so utterly soft and scented with the tarte smell of apple.  It’s $20 well spent on a rich winter moisturizer.

Also check out the Glazed Apple Bath Jelly ($12) – it’s weird but effective.  It gives tons and tons of bubbles in the bath that seem to last a really long time.  It’s a strange texture (like, really, it’s a jelly!), and a nice different limited edition product.

All available at The Body Shop boutiques or online.

 

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The Perfect Present for Your Delicate Friend

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Henna

Fresh FixWe all have friends that seem to have extra delicate skin.  You’ve heard them talk about their perpetually dry skin this time of year (it could be any time of year, really) and they’re always out to “get some new moisturizer”.

Treat them to Fresh’s Fresh Fix gift set, which is only out this time of year and is $23 (while you get $33 worth of product).

The set includes Fresh’s award-winning, highly-acclaimed, CanadianBeauty.com-favourite Fresh Soy Face Cleanser (seriously, it’s amazing!) and their equally amazing Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment Advanced Therapy which can be used on anything from lips to cuticles to dry noses at this time of year.  The Lip Treatment even has spf in it so it’s perfect for skiing or swimming.

This little mini set is available at Sephora and is perfect as a stocking-stuffer or a holiday pick-me-up.

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The Prettiest Compact This Season

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Henna

Check out this:

Dior Compact

All glitter and gold, this is just the ticket for that person who needs that something special thing this time of year.

You can see from my hand, that the compact is small and from the outside, it looks almost like a watch.  It’s supposed to be a bauble, a collectible, something you’re going to have around for a while.

The middle is where I swiped it with my finger – to find out that it’s not a fine shimmer but more of a glitter and shimmer in a yellow gold.  I love it on my eyelids rather than to highlight my cheekbones.  I really like it on the rest of my body or even in my hair.

$82 in stores now.

 

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Essie’s Winter Collection

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Henna

Essie WinterIf you follow me on Instagram, you know that I love me some Essie nail polish.

The winter collection this year is extra special because it doesn’t have any of those run of the mill dark shades – even I can say that I’ve had enough of those and I was stoked to try this year’s collection.

The colours from left to right are:

Jump in my Jumpsuit

Double Breasted Jacket

Bump up the Pumps

Back in the Limo

Jiggle hi, Jiggle lo

Tuck it in my Tux

I’ll start with Tuck in my Tux because I love pale nudes.  This was not my thing.  It went on streaky and even after three coats, it just didn’t look great.  It’s not an opaque shade either, and it doesn’t look good sheer.  I had to cover it with glitter.

Tuck in my Tux

 

The glitter looks spectacular.  It’s Essie Lux Effects in Rock at the Top.

Here’s a picture of it by itself alongside Summit of Style.  These are totally worth investing in.  They last a long time and look amazing.

essie luxe effects

Moving on: Jiggle hi and Jiggle lo.  It’s not usually my thing but this one was a winner.  It looks amazing. Lasts forever.

Essie Jiggle hi and Jiggle Lo

 

Finally, Bump up the Pumps which is a gorgeous shiny pigmented coral.  I got tons of compliments on this one.  And I put it on top of Back in the Limo which, again, was sheer and streaky.  That one wasn’t a winner.

bump up the pumps and back in the limo

 

Overall, the more colourful the polishes, they better they are in this collection so check them out.  Bump up the Pumps is my favourite and it will work in any weather and season.

In drugstores and salons now.

 

 

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New Perfume: Chloe Love Story

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Henna

Chloe Love StoryThis is the present for anyone who likes feminine perfumes, or just enjoys Chloe perfumes in general… and I’ve found that to be the majority of women I know.  People always pick up the bottle off my vanity (it’s too pretty), spritz it, and then think they need to get some for themselves too.

The Love Story packaging is similar to the traditional Chloe bottle but it has a little handle on top so that it looks kind of like a mini glass handbag.

The scent is clean and fresh – much like the original Chloe – made from neroli, orange blossom and jasmine.  The drydown has a lot of musk and cedar in it, which wears well and lasts for a long time.

All said and done, this scent is easy to wear, mainly because it’s not that original and doesn’t stray far from all the other Chloe’s which are beautiful.  You can’t go wrong with this, but if you have one of the other Chloe’s then this is in the same vein, which might be a good thing.  It’s like shopping at one store, or with one designer – you know what you’re going to get, there’s a certain style, a certain aesthetic that is always there but updated for the seasons.  Shopping at a store you love isn’t a bad thing – it’s easy and convenient and you know you’re going to find something you love.

Here’s where you can find Chloe Love Story:

Sephora, Hudson’s Bay, Holt Renfrew, Ogilivy, Nordstrom and Shoppers Drug Mart.

30ml Eau De Parfum / $70.00 (Sephora Exclusive)

50ml Eau De Parfum / $100.00

75ml Eau De Parfum / $125.00

200ml Body Lotion / $55.00

200ml Shower Gel /$50.00

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Unicef Unbox

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Henna

‘Tis the time to give and receive, and if you’re thinking of splurging on a gift for yourself: stop.  There’s something you can do instead.  Consider Unicef.  Watch this video for more:

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New Rimmel Wonder’Lash Mascara Review

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Henna

Rimmel MascaraSo you may have read that I didn’t have success with CoverGirl’s latest mascara, so I’ve had to set my sights on something different, and the mascara that I’ve been trying out is Rimmel’s new Wonder’Lash mascara.  Apparently it contains argan oil so that it nourishes lashes as you wear it.

Now, I doubt that there’s a ton of argan oil in the mascara, and especially that there’s enough to make any real difference in your lashes.  The only thing that really can help lashes grow is Latisse, that’s what I’ve found, and I’ve also seen that the mere act of applying and then removing mascara, really does a number on your lashes.

But, I love mascara and had to try this new one.

This one also has a long and slightly spiky plastic brush that applies the mascara.  I love these brushes because they tend not to get mascara on my eyelids, and I find them easier to manoeuvre.  They also separate lashes as you add more coats of mascara so you get volume and definition.

I’ve been using this mascara over the past week and I find that I really like it.  It lasts the whole entire day, and there’s no flaking or smudging.  The mascara does dry a little plastic-y and shiny, and that might not be something you want if you normally like soft and feather-like lashes, but they do look amazing and so this mascara is a winner for me.

$8.49 in drugstores now.

 

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November Favourites!

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Henna

Hey Everyone,

Just posted my November Favourites video so check it out! Let me know what you want to see next!

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SnackTime Hunger Games Video

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Henna

Since I’m someone that’s typically up late at night working, or doing other things (I also just recently started watching Scandal, so I’ve been doing a lot of that), the words “snack time” are like magic to me.  I found this hilarious video – promoting healthy snacks, I guess – that I thought I would share with you so that we can all share in our love of snacks together.  It’s basically a cartoon where two snacks to go see The Hunger Games.

Check it out and let me know what you think!

Be warned that the video is totally random. I hope you enjoy it!

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