At the launch event for Refresh Botanicals, principal ballerina Heather Ogden explained that even she had to recently adjust her daily routine. As a new mom, you would think she would tell you that she has very little time for herself and that would make her change up how she does things. But while … [Read more...]
The Beauty Pick-Me-Up Guide You Need
It’s hard to look good when you’re feeling down. There were days I cried so much that I thought I’d forgotten how to smile. My skin looked dull, my eyes were puffy, my mascara seemed to have left permanent streak marks down my face. Until I started to recover emotionally - until time passed - I had … [Read more...]
Live Clean Age Resist Collection
I've got a birthday coming up this month. Birthdays are wonderful. There's celebrating with friends, Facebook greetings, cake and free lip balm from Sephora. The alternative to having birthdays is not having birthdays...and that really sucks. However, while birthdays are wonderful, aging is not. … [Read more...]
Lash Out
Sometimes you find a product that changes your life (in some little way), delivers everything that it promises, and the heavens open up a little. Such is the way with Benefit's They're Real mascara. I got a mini-size of this as a bonus with a Sephora purchase months ago, and finally got around … [Read more...]
Bathtime with Live Clean!
Brrrrrr....the air has taken a decided turn, mornings and evenings are greyer and darker, and I find myself reverting to my primal ancestors' habits and preparing for a long winter's nap. Scratch that, I can't hide away in a cave until the first sign of Spring, so I need to find other ways to … [Read more...]
Got You Covered!
Lise Watier is a Canadian treasure. The company will celebrate its 40th anniversary next year, and I'm told there really is a glamourous woman named Lise Watier who continues to oversee all operations. And the company continues to impress with great products and innovative technology.This week Lise … [Read more...]
Banish the Frizz
From coast to coast, and sea to sea, there is one issue that has women all over our country talking this summer. It may not be making front page news, but it's the topic women turn to over coffee, wine, twitter and yoga mats. This summer weather wreaks havoc on hair. The humidity across the … [Read more...]
Hot Lip Glosses at Cool Prices
I'm a bit of a beauty product junkie. I love to hear all about the latest beauty trends online, in magazines and at the cosmetic counters. So I know that every makeup artist and beauty expert is touting "a pop of colour" for Spring/Summer 2010. I've tried purple on my eyes (made me look like … [Read more...]
Clean and Clear
Well, we're well into December and into the official Holiday Party Season! Katie has given us all some great style suggestions, but have you considered what goes under your best party frocks to keep you feeling your best? I'm not talking lingerie, I'm talking deodorant. A girl only feels as … [Read more...]
Some Beauty Products Never Go Out of Style
Botox. Restylane. Collagen. It's hard to keep track of all the new beauty products being launched first in cosmetic surgeons offices, and often making their way to our drugstore aisles. If you tried to keep pace with the new innovations, your own bathroom could start looking more like a mad … [Read more...]