With Christmas in less than a week, I've been scrambling to get some last minute gifts for friends and family. I'm actually not a last minute gift shopper, but there are just some friends that are so hard to shop for or I find myself wanting to add a little bit more to some existing gifts. Of course these gifts are not exclusive to the holidays and can be purchased year round (with some exceptions). ...
The Matrix Biolage R.A.W line is fairly new and focuses on ingredients that are good for both us and the environment, hence R.A.W - Real. Authentic. Wholesome. I'm going to admit, that I'm not exactly a fan of "natural" hair care products - it doesn't perform as well for me, whether it be shampoo, conditioner or styling products. It's just not my vibe. BUT, I am pleasantly surprised with the Smoothing Styling Milk and the Texturizing Styling Spray....
The Gourmet Food & Wine Expo is in Toronto for this weekend from November 16-19 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The Gourmet Food &Wine Expo is just as it's name states and has long list of exhibitors - think IMATS, but with food and alcohol instead. How does it work? Buy an admission ticket (price varies depending on date/package) along with sampling tickets to issue to vendors for food and drink samples ($20/20 tickets). I...
Recently, Wet n Wild launched their new MegaCushion line. This line contains a Highlight, Contour and four shades of Color Correctors: green, lavender, peach and yellow. The packaging for the MegaCushion line provides a cutesy manga/anime feel to it. As someone who doesn't colour correct often, I find it extremely helpful that each one indicates what it's best used for: green for redness, peach for dark circles, lavender for yellow, and yellow for dullness - although...
I was recently accepted to an Chick Advisor campaign where I was asked to show off my style with TWIK by Maison Simons. I got sorted into Group Two and the selections we were given were extremely cute, wearable and work appropriate, which are things that I tend to keep in mind when purchasing clothes now that I'm entering the adult world. Although it was tempting to buy everything, I narrowed down my selection to...
So, I'm like, two months late with this post - whoops! I know I always use school and work as an excuse, but for some reason it's taking a huge toll on me this semester. Shout out to anyone who works while in school - you're a superstar! But back to the empties; this Summer was a lot of bath products. This is mostly because I spent the Summer in Ottawa with my boyfriend whose...
Always using the same makeup with the same routine? I know I'm guilty of it. That's why beautyBOUTIQUE by Shoppers Drug Mart is challenging you to take a risk with their Be Bold With Beauty campaign. From August 12 through September 8, Shoppers Drug Mart Experts will be in stores to help you find your "My Bold" look with one-on-one consultations. Shoppers Drug Mart is also giving you a chance to win a $1,000 Shoppers...
Summer is my favourite season for travelling. With it's beautiful, hot and sunny days and all the events and happenings throughout the city, how can you not resist going out? Going out is the easy part though - it's packing that can be a bit more difficult, especially when you don't have a lot of room in your purse. Whether you're off to the beach or on a quick getaway vacation, here is my list of...
Nails Inc's Gel Effect polishes are quick and fast drying with amazing colour payoff. I'm spending the Summer in Ottawa with my boyfriend and one thing I forgot to bring were nail art tools, so I decided to try and create some looks without them. I created a Pink Collar Look using Mayfair, a light muted pink. This polish required two coats and didn't come out streaky at all, something that I often find with...
This may seem like a weird topic, but at 25 years old, I survived my first sun burn. I know people get sun burns everyday, but it was just one of those things I never thought would happen to me. It's not because I take good measures to prevent it, but I always thought: Pfft, I'm Asian, we don't burn. I've gone back to my homeland and have worked outdoors in the summers (Wonderland, anyone?)...
Up until last year, I didn't know much about Clean fragrances. I would see them in Sephora with their minimalist packaging and unique names like "Skin" and "Air", but didn't really stop to sample their scents. I know, I know, I shouldn't judge a book by it's cover, but I basically have ADD when I walk into Sephora - I CAN'T HELP IT, THERE'S SO MANY SPARKLY AND SHINY THINGS! Now, one of their fragrances...
Wet n Wild's Lash Renegade Mascara ($7.99) was released earlier this year and hands down, it's my new favourite mascara. This mascara is formulated to provide volume, length, definition and curl to your lashes. I have short, straight lashes and seldom curl them, but this mascara definitely adds length and definition to my lashes. What makes this mascara my new favourite is that it claims to be smudge proof, ophthalmologist tested and safe for contact...
