With Valentine’s Day less than a week away, it’s time to start thinking of all the little details that will make the day special – whether you’re single or attached. For me, that means wearing a ton of red, pink and glitter…and painting my nails to match. Nail artiste or not, read on for more ways to get Cupid-ready.

Pucker up:

 
If the cold air is making your lips feel a little parched, it’s time to get into a lip routine that keeps them supple and kissable. Lip treatments are available at …

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 …

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 …

 
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 …

It doesn’t matter if you’ve been dating for a month or a year – the holidays can be the proverbial relationship shark tank (Kudos to Kelsey Perry-Carlsen for the term!).
At this time of year, you and your significant other will go from party to party, meeting family and friends in a few short weeks. Tensions can run high during the holidays and forced interactions with your nearest and dearest can put a strain on even the toughest couple.
So…how do you navigate this social minefield?

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Shine on:        
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Sometimes, a little glitz & glam is all a girl needs.
Two of the most iconic silver screen starlets are making their mark in Toronto, with the Grace Kelly: from Movie Star to Princess exhibition currently at the TIFF Bell Lightbox and My Week with Marilyn starting advanced screenings this week (read to the end for your chance to win a pair of tickets!).
I had the chance to check out the Grace Kelly exhibit this past weekend with a few ladies from HumberPR. After the most delicious brunch at OB Canteen (did …

As the weather gets colder, it’s inevitable that your skin will get increasingly scaly and rough. Along with swapping your facial moisturizer for something more emollient and switching your summer shimmer for shea butter, you should also think about your feet. With cozy tights and patterned socks likely keeping your toes covered all winter long, it’s easy to forget that your feet need extra TLC in the winter months – especially after party-hopping in your highest heels!
My favourite way to treat myself (and keep my boyfriend from recoiling at the …