OPI Germany Collection Fall/Winter 2012

OPI recently launched their latest country-inspired collection for Fall/Winter 2012. This season, we travel all the way to Germany where we find 12 polishes varying in texture/tone and ranging from neutrals to metallics that await us.For those of you unfamiliar with OPI, the brand is a world leader in professional nail care and well known for it's ...

L’Oreal Paris Red Carpet Style Stars Event: TIFF 2012

As one of the Toronto International Film Festival's (TIFF) major sponsors and their official beauty partner, L'Oreal Paris is inviting everyone in the Greater Toronto Area to their exclusive Beauty Lounge and Nail Bar, located at David Pecaut Square from September 8-15. Lovers of the brand should stop by the gifting lounge where they can select ...

Nail of the Day: Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure Lavender Cloud

"Lavender Cloud" by Sally Hansen is a near-white polish with the tiniest hint of lavender.Sally Hansen's Complete Salon Manicure formula combines all of the components of a professional salon manicure including base coat, strengthener, growth treatment, a rich colour and top coat in a single multi-tasking  polish. This specific colour may have been a limited edition shade since it ...

Does Makeup Expire? Beauty Product Expiration Dates

Over the last 2 years, my makeup collection has grown substantially, mostly because of this blog but also because I absolutely love all things beauty.  My friends and family often ask me, "doesn't this stuff go bad?", and the simple answer is YES. Old or expired makeup harbors bacteria and can clog pores or cause ...

Nail of the Day: Essie Bikini so Teeny

"Bikini so Teeny" by Essie is a sparkling cornflower blue polish released recently with their 2012 Summer collection.Since painting my nails this shade, I can't count how many questions or comments I've received about the colour. So, I thought what better choice for my first Nail of the Day post? Other polishes released with this collection:Off the ...