NEW: Avon Forbidden Fruit Nailwear Pro+Nail Enamel with Swatches

"Shimmery" nail polish is an acquired taste... but for some, the finish most commonly described as "a coloured base infused with shimmer" is super pretty and can give your nails a break from the usual cream-based polishes out there. While this is not my preferred finish, (as you know I'm a HUGE fan of creams!) ...

New Products by Maybelline: Fall/Winter 2013/2014 Trends Event **PIC HEAVY**

I recently had the privilege of previewing some of the exciting new product launches from Maybelline New York for Fall/Winter 2013.  The new products were simply amazing but even more exciting was the opportunity to hear directly from Maybelline Canada's Lead Makeup Artist Grace Lee about next seasons hottest makeup trends. After the presentation, we enjoyed cocktails inspired by ...

Marcelle Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover Pads

Wearing makeup is fun but taking it off at the end of the day can be a chore. With so many makeup removers on the market today, it's often hard to choose between them. While the Bioderma Micelle Solution & Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil remain my cleansers of choice for removing face makeup, if/when I ...

Polysporin Visible Lip Health Therapy: At-Home Spa/Girls Night & Mini Review

As a beauty/lifestyle blogger I often have the privilege of attending preview product launches and other brand events. This time, I hosted Polysporin, Wright Spa, makeup artist Asha E and a few friends (also bloggers) at my place for a fun evening filled with facials, makeup and food. We also got to preview Polysporin's Lip Health products, ...

Essie Bridal Collection 2013: Photos, Details & Swatches

Every year when Essie releases their Bridal Collection, I'm always eager to see which soft, sheer or classic shades inspire that eventful walk down the aisle. When you think of weddings, whether as the bride or bridesmaid, nudes/pinks, are typical/standard choices for the big day. These colours, along with the French/American manicure have historically been ...