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 …

 
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 …

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 …

Are you mistletoe-ready?
With the holidays fast approaching, there’s no better time than the present to get started on your mistletoe regime. While I’ll be giving you tips to get kissable lips, peeptoe-ready toes and sparkly peepers in the coming weeks, let’s start off with the ultimate mistletoe lure – sexy fragrance and glowing skin. There’s also no better time than the present to get started on presents: win over $100 in products at the end of this post!

Sexy Scents
Fragrance is a way to set yourself apart from the crowd. No matter …

Have you ever wondered how to completely and utterly grasp the attention of beauty bloggers? The answer, apparently, is pretty simple! All you have to do is lure them to an event that promises sexy men, sexy music, sexy fragrance and sexy skin. Bam! Captive audience. Last week, I was lucky enough to attend Avon Girls’ Night at the Air Canada Centre, conveniently during the Mumford and Sons concert.
I knew I was in for a real treat when tickets arrived, hand-delivered, to the Marketing Magazine conference I was at for work.

After a few quick …

Glitter polish is probably one of my favourite things ever. It tends to cover in fewer coats than regular polish, is easy to apply and harder to chip and makes you feel like a fairy princess when you’re wearing it. Unfortunately, taking it off can be quite the arduous task. Fret not, I’ve discovered a nearly foolproof method to removing glitter polish without tearing your hair out.

My original obsession – OPI Mad as a Hatter [swatch courtesy of vampyvarnish.com]
How to remove glitter polish

Don’t paint glitter polish directly onto nails; use …

You walked into the party like you were walking on to a  yacht….
Whether we want to admit it or not, we’re all a little bit vain. I attended Vanity School, hosted by ilaika and v:space studios to learn beauty tips & tricks from some of the industry’s best. I can safely say that even I, the beauty junkie, learned something new from this event & emerged pampered.

 
Gafas Optical on Queen St. W. was transformed into a tiny beauty school, with stations set up amongst rows of gleaming, fashionable frames. Our …