Everyone knows that having a good lipstick, mascara and concealer in your arsenal is a necessity. What often flies under the radar are those products you didn’t even know you needed that will ultimately change your life. These three products will quickly become your favourites and a part of your everyday routine.

Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo, ~$11-$19, Sephora
Dry shampoo has been all the rage for the past few years, but many formulas can leave your hair stinky and gritty and often fail to provide the volume you crave. This …

Since last year’s PR fiasco wasn’t enough, PayPal decided to start 2012 off with a bang.
Once again sticking valiantly to their policies, PayPayl has purportedly ordered the destruction of an antique violin valued at $2,500 after the buyer decided it was fake upon receiving it. While PayPal policies do state that they may ask that items are destroyed (with photographic proof, of course), there are also provisions to ship the offending item back to the seller.

Obviously PayPal went with the more divisive option. While it’s obvious that these measures are …

One of the benefits of being active on social media has been meeting and building relationships with some fabulous and talented women. With all the resolutions floating around, there’s no better time to resolve to keep an eye on the blossoming talent we have here in Toronto. The ladies listed below have inspired, entertained and enlightened me – I’m almost certain they’ll do the same for you.
the one who does it all
Abigail Keeso, founder, Well Rounded
Abigail always seems to have a new project on the go, be it digital design, …

Hello, 2012!
It’s been a wild ride, but after catching up on sleep and cleaning my room, I’m willing to believe the new year is actually here.
In the spirit of the new year, here’s a recap of what I did in 2011 and my resolutions for 2012.
Thanks for taking the time to read, sending me products to review and inviting me to events – I’ve loved it all.
Here’s to a fabulous year!
In 2011:
I became a real blogger! After blogging for a few years, I finally decided to put in the effort …

Greetings from South Beach! I hope everyone’s had a wonderful holiday season so far – I’m getting excited for New Years Eve!
I’ve been dying to try out the WordPress app, so here’s a little photojournal of the last few weeks:

A little glitter got the holidays started

The boyfriend and I exchanged gifts – what girl doesn’t love that little blue box?

We took off to Miami on boxing day

South Beach is full of sartorial pups

I got to bust out the summer favourites

I found the perfect shoes for New Years Eve…

We’re heading home …

So…you have Facebook Timeline. Now what?

The first thing you should do is adjust your privacy settings. In typical Facebook fashion, these have been made as difficult to use as possible.
Don’t worry – after some trial & error I’ve discovered 3 easy ways to control your Facebook privacy.
How to adjust your Facebook Timeline privacy settings
1. Take control of your photos
In Timeline, your previous privacy settings for photos are thrown out the window. Yes, that means that if you previously had your tagged photos invisible they’ll automatically become visible when you make …

 
If there’s one thing every girl wants for the holidays, it’s radiant skin. Photos are inevitable during party season and it’s only human to want to look your best (and to win free goodies – more on that later!).
Enter KORRES.

The KORRES story begins in Greece and ends with the perfect homeopathic products for all skin types. The products are vegetarian-friendly and sometimes even vegan-friendly – great for those who are especially conscious about what goes into their bodies and onto their skin. I’ve told you how much I love the …

What do you get the girl who has everything? My favourite rule is to get that hard-to-shop-for lady on your list something that will make her sparkle & shine. Every girl loves to feel special and these goodies will surely do the trick! Bonus: These will be easy to find, even if you’ve waited until the last minute to shop (like me!).
beauty bounty
For the girl who can never get enough beauty products and gadgets:

Fresh Mini Sugar Kissing Trio, ~$28, Sephora
This trio of balms is the perfect stocking stuffer. Give …

It’s no secret that I love a great deal…and that I am absolutely in love with Benefit Cosmetics.
Since we should all spread the love during the holidays, I have a glam little secret to share to thank you for being such fabulous and loyal readers.

Have you seen these billboards around Toronto? They’re part of Benefit Cosmetic’s #glamgiveaways!  A few times this week, these bags will be replenished by the Benefit Cosmetics team and, if you spot them before anyone else, you’ll get to snag a goody bag full of Benefit …

If you’ve never seen a social media showdown, head over to www.facebook.com/paypal.
In the wee hours of Tuesday morning, PayPal’s Facebook page was taken over by droves of angry Regretsy users. Best known for showcasing Etsy DIY gone wrong, the Regretsy community had been focusing on a Secret Santa drive when PayPal refused to accept it as a charitable measure.
I won’t get into the nitty gritty here – it’s hard to tell right from wrong at this point – but you can see more on the story here, here  and here.

While …