Category Archives: More Than Beauty

Jo Malone Orange Blossom Cologne

If you’re unsure of where to find your next favourite fragrance, head to the Jo Malone counter at Holt Renfrew.  They do fragrance blending, and their colognes are so versatile that you’re sure to find something that will really work … Continue reading

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Nars Summer 2011 – Laguna Collection

The Laguna Collection is not an official Nars Summer 2011 collection – I’ll post about that later, but this collection is absolutely perfect for the summer! It takes off on the cult favourite Laguna bronzer and offers it in new … Continue reading

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Dior Summer 2011 Collection – Electric Tropics

I have a thing for really bright colour in the summer, and Dior’s Electric Tropics is perfect for updating that look.  The collection features eyeshadows in neutral colours and lippies in bright oranges and pinks. There’s also a powder called … Continue reading

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Girl’s Night Out at Salon Fli

I recently got a blow out for a special event, and I got the best compliment ever. “Whoever did your colour did an amazing job.  It looks completely natural and blends into your regular hair colour.” This was after I … Continue reading

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Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush Review

For a natural day time look, the best way to go is to use as little shimmer as possible especially on the cheeks. If you have oily skin, you especially want something matte so that it absorbs oil instead of … Continue reading

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Dolce and Gabbana Rose The One

Around here, you know that I have a thing for rose-scented perfumes, and my latest find is Dolce and Gabbana’s Rose The One which was launched in 2009. The official notes of the scent are: black-currant, pink grapefruit, mandarin, lily … Continue reading

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CND Perfectly Bare Swatches

I don’t have a lot of experience with CND nail polishes, but even before I tried this colour, I loved the brand.  Why?  Because they categorize their nail colours by the kind of finish they provide, so that you can … Continue reading

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Stila All Over Shimmer Duo in Kitten

Check out my picture of Stila’s new All Over Shimmer Duo in Kitten.   At one point, Kitten eyeshadow by Stila was in everyone’s makeup bag as their holy grail of eyeshadows and highlighters. It was just the prettiest colour, … Continue reading

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Jo Malone Tea Inspired Blends

This spring, the concept behind Jo Malone’s new fragrances is tea blends. Tea blends have gained recent popularity in recent years, and the fact that this is coming into beauty and fragrance is no surprise. Known for a variety of … Continue reading

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Stila Coconut Crush Lip and Cheek Stain

Stila’s Lip and Cheek Stains have been a cult classic the minute they came out, because they come in colours that look good on everyone, and they are easy to use! Instead of coming out with a whole bunch of … Continue reading

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