Summer 2019 Beauty Tips & Trends, With A 90’s Twist!

Turn up the heat this season with sexy statement lips and 90s-inspired eyes 90s All-Star Eyes With all the 90s-inspired beauty trends of late, I’ve really become taken with the red lip paired with taupe eyeshadow. Think mid-90s with a modern spin. The blending of the shadow is what gives this look a retro feel—it’s […]

The Ultimate Guide to Permanent Makeup

How to get away with wearing no makeup this summer, by Nicole Sweetman-Rice. It’s summer time, which means it’s getting hot and our makeup is getting sticky! Wouldn’t it be fantastic to go without any makeup at all? Or even better, have makeup permanently there when you wake up? I went with Real Housewives of […]

Stuff We Love For Your Home, Health & Happiness

Kiss Me This three-in-one plumping, moisturizing, and colour-boosting lip balm from Givenchy is encased in pretty pink leather and designed to give you the perfect pout this spring. Lips appear suppler, softer, and fuller upon application and their natural colour is subtly heightened. The genuine leather sheath makes it the perfect beauty accessory. Givenchy Le […]

Interior Trend: Get the Parisian Look

Art Deco Revival Inspiration from Paris, France, by Kelle Merrell. In the heart of Paris, mere steps from the Opera House and the Louvre, sits Hôtel Saint-Marc; an ultra-chic hideaway where luxury, design and exclusivity are one. Built in 1791 on the private residence of the Duc de Choiseul, the property was once the most […]

Spring/Summer 2019 90’s Comeback: Retro Trends Rule

90’s looks and fashionable favourites get a fresh spin for spring, by Brian Jarvis. Slicked Back Let’s dive right in with a trend we’ve seen pop up here and there over the last two years. Fresh-out-the-pool, slicked-back hair is making a big splash in 2019! Balmain, Burberry, Victoria Beckham, House of Holland, Tory Burch and […]

Beauty Products on Trend for Spring 2019

What’s in store this spring to freshen up your look, by Suzanne McKay. THINK PINK Lightly stained pink lips will be a go-to this spring but, should a punchier pout be more your thing, lay on that lip colour and match the hue on the cheeks to add a lively statement to your complexion. A […]

Three Steps to Stopping Sugar Cravings

Why we crave the sweet stuff and how to avoid it, by Gina Livy. Out of control cravings can quickly sidetrack our best intentions when it comes to weight loss and health goals. Sugar is one of the biggest—and cutting it out is no small feat. Even JLo, who recently did the 10-day no-sugar no-carb […]

Spring Cleaning 2019 Beauty Tips

Declutter your beauty essentials. It’s spring cleaning season and that extends to what’s INSIDE your cupboards too. Your skincare and beauty products work hard to help you look and feel your best. This spring, take an afternoon to declutter, clean and organize these beauty essentials, and give them the care and attention they need to […]

Spring Up and Clean Up!

Founder, Cheryl Hickey Family Brand & Arm Here For You, Host of Entertainment Tonight Canada. Spring is here! For me that means it’s time to shake off the cobwebs and get it together! Now is the time to start new! Pack away those winter blues and pick up a new attitude and new you. OK. […]

The Groundbreaking Spring Trends of 2019

By Alicia McNamara Hang Tough Sexy punk rocker chic ruled the runways for SS19. Leather on leather, and don’t you dare forget the spikes. Think grungy, but pass on the dirty. This boss lady is high class. You can never go wrong pairing a banging leather jacket with tight denim, and a great pair of […]

Dark and Dramatic Looks For Colder Weather

When the temperature drops from summer heat to autumn cool, we automatically feel like doing a 180 with our makeup, moving from light and fresh to dark and dramatic. Get Dramatic Without Going Heavy  Though your makeup should alter a little in colour and style with the change of season, you needn’t feel obligated to […]

5 Beauty Must-do’s Before Vacation!

The day is coming close! You’re finally getting ready to pack your bags and leave your day job… at least for a week, that is! It’s vacation time and you’re ready to hit the beach, enjoy the ocean and bask in the sunshine! Personally, when I go on vacation, I love to enjoy my time […]

Organizing Your Makeup: A How-to for Makeup Hoarders

Fine, I’ll admit it… I’m obsessed! Whether it’s a new foundation, or an eyeshadow palette, I’ve probably bought it. In fact, I at one point had so much makeup, that certain things often got neglected.  All of those beautiful new goodies I owned were lost in a sea of clutter – and my money had […]

5 Ways to Turn Around a Bad Hair Day

Sometimes you just have to DO YOU and not your hair. Well, luckily I’m your girl. As an overworked and under slept student with hair that doesn’t always cooperate, I’m here to inform you on how I go about bad hair days. So, if you’re ever feeling like 2007 Britney, here are some ways to […]

How to apply fake eyelashes

How to Apply Fake Eyelashes

This is a simple step-by-step on how to apply fake eyelashes.  Patience is the key. I’ve tried countless lashes in all shapes, densities and yes, even colours and have discovered that the “Wispies” style is the most universally flattering due to the feathered hairs and tapered corners. Ardell Lashes have been a favourite eyelash of mine for […]

Cosmetic Expiration Guidelines

Cosmetic Expiration Guidelines And What You Need To Know

Cosmetic expiration guidelines are important to know about. While many makeup products do come with expiration dates printed on the packaging, you must remember that the shelf life of a product, once it is opened, may not accurately reflect that date. You may not use certain products all that frequently, so it is important to […]

Summer Hair Tips

Your Summer Hair Guide And What You Need To Know

Whether you’re at the beach, hanging poolside or simply stomping the city streets, hair care should be a top beauty priority during this hot and humid season. From chlorine and sea salt to UV rays and heat waves, the elements take a toll on your locks this time of year. These tips and tricks in […]

15 Beauty Mistakes You’ll Never Make Again

15 Beauty Mistakes You’ll Never Make Again

Beauty mistakes, everyone makes them once in a while. Life is busy and sometimes, it can be easy to forgo a daily beauty routine and replace it with a cup of coffee and a high pony tail. However, there are a few things that you shouldn’t be cutting out of your daily routine. Take care […]

Sexy summer makeup

Sexy Summer Makeup

If you want sexy summer makeup this year, the best accessory is beautiful, sexy skin. This summer, accentuate your inner glow with dewy bronzed skin, flushed cheeks and flirty lids. Here’s what you need to know to get this summer’s hottest looks. Exfoliate, prime and then get glowing with these sexy summer makeup trends Cleanse, […]

10 Ways to Look and Feel Better This Summer

Do you want to look and feel your best this summer? Here are some tips to recharge your batteries, boost your spirits and feel better at any age. Recharge Your Batteries and Feel Better 2017 is my 50th year, and I have much to be grateful for as I embrace this new chapter. I now […]

Whiter Smile

Greatest Beauty Hacks For a Whiter Smile

Most of us want to have a whiter smile. That’s right, we all want that ‘Hollywood Smile,’ but some of us don’t have the big bucks to afford one! He are some beauty hacks for a whiter smile that won’t break the bank! The Right Lipstick Your lipstick colour can make or break your smile […]

Eyebrows 101 And What You Need To Know

Eyebrows 101: Tips to Achieving the Classic American Brow

The Classic American Brow is popular and here are tips you need to know to have them. After experiencing many waxing, threading and tweezing nightmares at the hands of others throughout my teens and early twenties, I committed to being the only one to do my own brows from then on.  After the last mishap, […]

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Day to Night Makeup: How to Transform Your Makeup from Day to Night

Whether your boss commits you to a last-minute dinner with clients or your friends call for an impromptu girls’ night out, you can take your makeup from day to night in as little as 5 minutes and with minimal effort (and product). Try one tip or combine them all to transform your look with time […]

Smokey eyes

Smokey Eyes- 6 Steps to Smokey Eye Success

Smokey eyes can be applied with a light touch to be worn in the AM or darkened for the evening. Any colour can be incorporated into a smoky eye, and what makes the look is the deeply hued eye shadow or eye liner that surrounds both upper and lower lash lines. How to Achieve Smokey Eyes […]

Fuller Lips

Plumping Your Lips – Fuller Lips Without The Syringe

We all love the look and feel of fuller lips. Whether your lips are on the thin side or aging has begun to take effect, everyone is (at some point) looking for a solution. Why not try a natural, inexpensive treatment that you can do yourself in the comfort of your own home? Step 1:    Moisten your […]

Applying Foundation

Applying Foundation Flawlessly

First things first – you simply can’t achieve a smooth application of foundation, if you are not exfoliating your skin on a regular basis (2-3 times per week) Ok.  Let’s go! Foundation Steps STEP 1  Since you’ve cleansed and moisturized your face the evening before, (right?) you’re ready to go. Add a touch of your moisturizer or […]