I’m sure you’ve seen the fabulous commercials for the new OLIA hair colour by Garnier. A while back I was invited to the launch to check out the new hair colour for myself. Unlike most home hair colour, OLIA uses an oil delivery system which allows for better colour absorption. The results are a more…
AROUND TOWN: Canadian Screen Awards
The televised portion of the inaugural Canadian Screen Awards will take place this Sunday March 3rd in Toronto! The event will be hosted by none other than Martin Short and it will be broadcasted on the CBC. I have to admit I’m not well versed in the Canadian film industry but when I am introduced to…
BEAUTY ROUND UP: Let’s Talk Serums
I’m fairly new to serums. I probably just started using them regularly in the last year or so. Now I’m always on the hunt for new serums to test out! First off, what’s a facial serum? Essentially serums are more concentrated than your moisturizer and may contain ingredients to target a specific condition. They can…
STYLE NEWS: Banana Republic Mad Men Collection Returns
The Banana Republic “Mad Men” collection is back for spring and will be launching in stores and online tomorrow – February 27th! The new collection is inspired by Megan played by Jessica Pare (Canadian born!) and will be available exclusively at Banana Republic locations across Canada and online at www.bananarepublic.ca.Here are some of my favourite looks…
BEAUTY & STYLE NEWS: News of the Past Week
This has been a big week for beauty news for Canadians and Americans alike! See below for our recap of this week’s biggest beauty stories! ________________________________________________________________ Canadian fashionistas are rejoicing! Coveted fashion brand ZARA is bringing online shopping to Canada! Mark March 6th, 2013 on your calendars as that’s when ZARA plans to roll out…
AROUND TOWN: Dot & Lil’s Spring Collection Preview
It’s no secret that Dot & Lil is one of my favourite home-grown beauty brands. Hailing from Montreal, they specialize in bath and body products, which a recent successful foray into skincare. If you remember, Toronto Beauty Reviews have posted about them many times – including their Toronto blushpretty event, their facial serum, and their…
WEARING THEN: Pattern Mixing
The term pattern mixing always kind of boggled my mind because in truth when I see examples of it in really Fashionable blogs or on the runway I just didn’t get it. I guess there was nothing WRONG with it but nothing I would feel comfortable wearing! I took some cues from the FASHION Magazine…
TESTING, TESTING: Ste Anne’s Skin Care
Those of you living in Toronto or in the GTA may have heard of Ste Anne’s Spa – a very well known spa about 90 minutes outside of Toronto focusing on well-being. Offering day spas and overnight packages this is actually a spa that would be perfect for a girls getaway, a couple’s retreat or…