Category Archives: Make-Up

Thursday Threes: Three Looks from NYFW Spring 2014

This year instead of going through as many looks as possible from New York Fashion Week, I just went through the ones that were from brands and designers I actually buy (…and want to buy more of).  It’s interesting to … Continue reading

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Coming Soon: MAC Retro Matte

My all time favourite lipstick colour is MAC’s Ruby Woo ($18).  When I wear it, I get stopped in the street and people ask me what colour it is.  It’s that amazing.  It’s just the absolute perfect shade of bright red (MAC … Continue reading

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Kiss Nail Dress Nail Strips

We tried Kiss Nail Dress Nail Strips. These come in lots of bright colours and prints, but we’re sorry to say that they’re not the best we’ve ever tried.  The strips are thick so it’s difficult to smooth them out … Continue reading

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Marcelle Xtension Plus Mascara Review

I’m going to come right out and say it: this mascara is crazy good!  From the formula to the wand, it’s an amazing volumizing mascara that’s long-wearing and gives you the perfect black lashes. What’s great about the formula is … Continue reading

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Tory Burch Finally Does Beauty

All wearers of flats, rejoice — soon, you’ll be able to find the signature “T” gold logo you love so much on your ballet flats emblazoned on your makeup as well. That’s right, Tory Burch is finally making her way … Continue reading

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Swatch: Sally Hansen Salon Effects Nail Polish Strips

Nail polish strips just keep getting more and more amazing, and the ones we love recently give us an easy way to do a modern French manicure.  When we wore these Sally Hansen Salon Effects Nail Polish Strips people asked … Continue reading

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Summer’s Best Long-wear Products

I wrote this for Stylelist.ca, and since then I’ve added some more of my favourite long-wear products for the summer.  Check out the original article on Stylelist.ca. Melting makeup is not cool, so here are our favourite long-wear products so … Continue reading

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Benefit Rockateur Blush

New this September is another box of powder from Benefit.  Rockateur is a shimmery rose gold (kind of wears more like a mauve on me), and is pigmented enough to work on a multitude of skin tones. It’s too shimmery … Continue reading

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The Best Glitter Top Coat Ever: L’Oreal Paris Colour Riche Top Coat in Carat Gold

So L’Oreal Paris quietly came out with these amazing Colour Riche top coats.  They come in Carat Gold, Carat Silver, Sparklicious, Smoky and Matte.  They’re in smaller bottles than the original Colour Riche nail polishes but they’re limited edition, so that’s … Continue reading

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Makeup Inspiration: Olivia Wilde

Olivia Wilde on the cover of Fashion Magazine’s September issue is basically the look that we’re going to aim for this fall.  Think: lots of lashes, smoky eyeliner, and a nude lip.  Nails are dark and the clothing is super … Continue reading

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