Nail Art with Essence Gel Polish*

Monday, 30 November 2015

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Last spring when I was in Europe I had the chance to check out some drug stores in Germany.  While there I grabbed a few of Essence's gel polishes, a base coat and a top coat, worried that they would never reach Canadian stores.  Well they did-- and in the process they revamped their entire (already...

My Top Picks | Christmas Gifts Under $30

Tuesday, 24 November 2015

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Exactly one month to go until Christmas Eve! Where did Fall go?! I am really excited to say that I have finished 95% of my Christmas shopping!  The only thing missing?  A gift for my boyfriend-- because he changes his mind every day! I wanted to make a little post of my favourite things I have seen...

Sephora Favourites | Give Me Some Lip

Tuesday, 17 November 2015

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Sephora Favourites makes some of my favourite holiday sets.  And, while I have had this set for a little while (is it holiday shopping if I purchase it in October?  September?) I am finally ready to review it.  This set has been in and out of stock, but I still think a review is worthwhile...

Two New Brushes | Eco Tools & Real Techniques*

Friday, 13 November 2015

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So I have been beauty blogging for just over two years now.  And on brushes, two things come to mind.  First, that they are always a heck of a lot harder to review than I give them credit for/  And, second, that you have to try them out for more than simply how they are advertised.  Let...

Christmas | Too Faced Melted Mini Set

Thursday, 12 November 2015

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Can you believe that Christmas is finally in the air?  I know today in Toronto is a little soggy and less than nice, but with my red cup from Starbucks filled with hot tea, and over half of my Christmas shopping completed (I know, right!) I think I am finally in the mood to review some holiday sets....