Category Archives: More Than Beauty
A Book For the Cookie Lover
I’ve had this book for over 10 years and it’s still a favourite. Life’s not fair; so many cookie recipes and not enough time! If you’re a cookie-lover like me, you have to pick up Martha Stewart Cookies. It’s a … Continue reading
The Story of L’Occitane and the Almond Tree
By Kyle Gordon What can I say? I’m a sucker for beautiful packaging, hence my love affair with everything L’Occitane en Provence. Even the name conjures images of the French countryside and my beloved Toile de Jouy (a beautiful fabric … Continue reading
How Can I Make Makeup Last Longer
This is an easy question to answer, and I think that people have heard the answer, but they’re not sure whether to believe it. How can you make your makeup last longer? Just use a primer! How can a primer … Continue reading
Winter Beauty Survival
picture via chicks57 After about 25 years of taking care of my own skin and general well-being (including the appearance) of my self, I have gradually improved upon my knowledge of what is necessary and what is unnecessary in the … Continue reading
Go Smile Teeth Whitening System
I just finished using the Go Smile B1 Tooth Whitening System and I have to say that it is by far the most easy to use tooth whitening system available on the market. The system comes as a set of … Continue reading
Book Review: Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics
I love to cook and I find that it’s handy to have cook books around because they can be so inspiring. My latest favourite is the Barefoot Contessa’s Back to Basics Cookbook. It’s so good that everyone that came across … Continue reading
The Perfect Scent by Chandler Burr
I just finished reading The Perfect Scent by Chandler Burr, and oh my goodness, it is the best book! I learned so much about the perfume industry. Chandler Burr is the scent critic for the New York Time’s Style Magazine, … Continue reading
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Estee Lauder Compacts
Every year, Estee Lauder releases a set of collectible compacts. No compact is like any other and once they sell out of it, they won’t be releasing the same one again. These compacts are jeweled with Austrian crystals, and are … Continue reading
January in Review
It’s been busy on the blog this month, and I posted about so many new products that I tried, so here’s a rundown of what was popular: I’ve tried a whole bunch of Kevin Murphy products. First up: Hair Resort. … Continue reading
Beautyblender Lunar New Year 2020 Blend and Store Duo
This is the latest Beautyblender that’s available at Sephora Canada right now. This is a limited edition ruby red Beautyblender which comes with a cute gold plastic stand. Just a reminder that you should wash your Beautyblender after every use. … Continue reading