Veet EasyWax Launches in Canada at the Trump International Hotel

Veet launched their newest product “EasyWax Electrical Roll-On” with a Pink Carpet premiere at the Trump International Hotel in Toronto.  Launching in stores on March 1st, Veet EasyWax, a warm wax hair removal system is the first at-home product of its kind available in the Canadian market. Inspired by similar electrical roll-on devices used in European […]

Launch of Holistic Vanity Rosacea Care Line

Available since February 1 of this year, the official launch party of the Holistic Vanity Rosacea Care Line was on February 8, held at the Bata Shoe Museum. Kristen Ma, co-owner of popular Toronto based holistic spas Pure+Simple has launched her highly anticipated skin care line targeting clients with Rosacea and sensitive skin issues. From […]

Beauty Workshops In Toronto

When I was a kid I always played with makeup – whether it was on myself or on my Barbies.  I always loved getting all dolled up but I didn’t really care if I had anywhere to go! I would just sit in my room and experiment – I probably even missed out on some […]

Art of Fashion Winners Announced

Art of Fashion has announced the winners of the 13th annual Design Competition and Designer Boutique “Choreology”.  The judges David Dixon, Kendra Francis, Jacinta Mulhem, Natalie Lecomte, Pat McDonagh, Pheinixx Paul and Faith Orfus had a tough decision to make but in the end they chose Albert Yuen as 2011’s Most Promising Designer.  Being selected as […]

Art of Fashion Design Competition and Boutique

I spent my Saturday evening attending the 13th annual Art of Fashion Design Competition and Boutique. Held during Nuit Blanche at the Pantages Hotel in Downtown Toronto, Canada’s top 10 designers showcased their designs for industry insiders, media and the general public.  Guests were able to engage with the designers, see the designs up close and personal […]

Restaurant Review: 17 Steps

I usually don’t do restaurant reviews since beauty and style is more my thing but I do enjoy to eat and I recently found this great restaurant that I had to write about. The name of the restaurant is called 17 Steps – it’s in the basement and it takes 17 steps to get down […]

Product Review: Too Faced Shadow Insurance

For anyone with oily skin finding the right combination of products to ensure makeup doesn’t run can be quite the challenge.  I recently discovered an eye shadow primer that works well for my oily eye lids.  I have tried many primers in the past even using foundation to “prime” my lids for eye makeup but […]

Local Feature: dara dot designs

Based in Toronto, Ontario and established in 2006, dara dot designs features stylish and practical accessories that are seasonless and perfect for day and night. From the dara dot designs website: Designer, owner and Fashion Design grad, Dara Frydman, fell in love with the idea of applying her design background and use of textiles in to […]

Product Review: L’Oreal – The One Sweep Easy Eye Shadow

This was an interesting looking product. The claims of this one is “…with one sweep, define, color and highlight like a pro” – from the L’Oreal Website.  The unique sponge applicator is designed to pick up the eye shadow and apply it in two steps taking away the need to apply each colour individually with […]

Product Review: Limited-Edition Mary Kay® Be Radiant Baked Powder

Marketed as being inspired by “big-city sophistication”, the Limited Edition Mary Kay® Metro Chic Collection consists of 5 products in a limited number of shades. I was very drawn to the fantastic packaging of a product.  The baked powder comes in a mirrored case that screws closed and is made up of three different shades: […]