The Ultimate Debate of the Makeup Brush

The Sephora Collection Prestige Brush Set (offers a combination of Synthetic and Natural brushes) As all of you makeup junkies know, brushes play a vital role in your every day makeup application. I, for one, am completely dysfunctional without my brushes, as they deliver an even and smooth application. When I was younger I tried to resist using a foundation brush, as my notion was that it was unnecessary as I could just use my hands. I can...

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The Rundown on Pedicures

Since everyone will be wearing open-toed sandals soon, here's the full scoop on what we should all look out for when going to get pedicures, as well as my top toenail colours for summer. There are too many chop shops out there and we need to be aware of these kinds of places and avoid them when getting pedi's and mani's. These places do not take the time to properly sanitize their utensils and often do not have all the required training to administer...

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The Face of Dior

Marion Cotillard joins the line of actresses campaigning as the face of Dior with Mila Kunis and Charlize Theron. Next month, she will be featured in the new ad campaign for Dior, where she will be promoting the latest collection of bags for Lady Dior. In the recently released ads, Cotillard looks amazing (post-baby, btw!) in a cream, plunging V-neck dress and holding a crocodile skin bag. I think she will be a wonderful global brand ambassador...

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Fashion and Campaigning, A Perfect Mix.

Richard Blanch for Runway to Win What a better way to stand out from your opponents than by going bold, and by bold I mean nail polish!  Obama has taken his campaign to a whole new level, as he dares to go where no politician has gone before.  As you all know, Anna Wintour headed an initiative to support Obama and his campaign, entitled “Runway to Win.” Items ranging from accessories to clothing were made by some of today’s...

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The Future of Fashion

I am very excited, as I'm sure many of you are by now, about The Hunger Games movie coming out in just about a week from today. Before it was in production I kept hoping someone would make a Hunger Games movie because the books are phenomenal. I felt the same when I read Twilight like 4 years ago and the movies regrettably didn't go so well, but I still have high hopes for this film. Books that depict a dystopian future have always fascinated me...

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Michael Kors Gives Back

I am in love with all things Michael Kors. This is why I was really excited to hear about his collaboration with a close family friend to create The Breast Cancer Research Foundation Bracelet. The bracelet is a leather band with a ribbon design in gold or silver hardware, and comes in black, yellow, and pink. It's $20, and all proceeds go to Breast Cancer Research. I love the simplicity of the bracelet, and how MK has managed to combine...

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Fashionably Functional

Incase Birds Nest Snap Case. Also available in red If you’re an organized, neat freak like I am then you may find this post of some importance. Typically, I like to see everything matched, from my clothing to my car. If something has no correlation it automatically irritates me. I guess it’s safe to say that this is my weak point; yes I admitted it. Now, an issue that I constantly have is phone cases. The reason I have a difficult time with...

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My Fave Spring Nails

On the runway right now we are seeing a lot of nude nails and soft greys and whites. That is always lovely but all the excitement is where the colour comes in! So here are some ideas (from my favorite colours) for you to consider when you go get your nails done, or when you are standing clueless in Shoppers Drug Mart trying to pick out a colour to add to your collection. Lollipop Yellow, It's Me Mint Candy Apple Electric Orange Feelin'...

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Yay or Nay?

  Amidst the balloon trees and flowers, there are models walking in Guy Fawkes mask, reminiscent of the V for Vendetta movie Natalie Portman shaved her head for. This was Adrian Wu's collection for Toronto Fashion Week. At first, I have to admit how horrified I was when I saw the masks with the dresses. Everything just felt so disconnected with one another. Wu explains his inspirations, one being the difference between European and...

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Marni for H&M, the Brand, Collaboration and Creative Genius

As all of my fellow fashionista’s know, Marni for H&M hit 260 stores worldwide yesterday, with items being sold out in about an hour. If that isn’t crazy I don’t know what is. Now we’re all left to wonder, what is it about this collection that had people head over heels?  Well to begin, lets get a little insight to not only the brand but also the creative genius behind it. Consuelo Castiglioni founded this prestigious label in 1994,...

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Serious Citrus Spring Scheme

If you are like me, then you have trouble shopping for essential wardrobe pieces for each season. If you are like me, you end up buying tons of random stuff throughout the season, and then never ended up with the stuff you wanted. The key is to pick out a trend that you love, and commit to a few pieces that work with that trend so you aren't overbuying. For this trend post, we are going to focus on the biggest colour explosion you are going to see...

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Another Must Have from the Makeup Kit: The Nars Multiple

I love Nars. Okay I said it.I am a part of their Artistry team in Canada, but I am not biased. I have been in love with the brand for over 12 years, ever since I walked into Holt Renfrew on Bloor Street when I was a high school student, and purchased my first palette of eye, lip and cheek colors.Over my years in the beauty industry, I have worked with and for many, many brands, and at all of the top cosmetics retailers in Canada. I have had opportunities...

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What is Beauty?

How do you define beauty?We all know beauty when we see it, but when we try to define it, our concepts seem to vanish into thin air. Beauty in 2012 is almost impossible to define, no longer is it believed that beauty is only blessed upon the lucky few, those from a certain race, ethnicity, or age group. The standard of beauty is changing, in an amazing way.Today, beauty is undefinable and obtainable for every woman. It is found in every skin colour,...

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Spring into Safari

For all of you animal print lovers, be prepared for a print indulgence this season. In his Spring 2012 Ad Campaign, Michael Kors so perfectly integrates a wild safari theme with warm hues. As I stumbled upon these images I felt the warmth of summer almost immediately. Neutral tones, as displayed in this campaign, are classy and in style all year round, so this season don’t be hesitant to incorporate a few of these into your outfits. They offer...

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OPI New York City Balllet Collection

So remember that crazy, freaky Natalie Portman movie where she wants to be the best ballet dancer and she goes nuts and it's all dark and messed up and fabulous? Well as always, movies inspire new beauty trends and this is no different. Last year for halloween I saw at least 10 girls at one party trying to be the black swan. And now OPI is partnering up with the New York Ballet company and launching a ballet collection this spring. Last year...

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Kandi Apple Shellac Tutorial

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Kandi Apple Tutorial on single fake eyelashes

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