Thursday, 26 Feb 2009

Maybelline Lash Stiletto Mascara

I like the brush. Most of the new mascaras have plastic comb-like bristles to avoid clumps while applying as much product as possible. This applicator is quite long and wirey, tapering to a slender point… making it easier to reach corner and short lashes.

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Monday, 19 Jan 2009

Review - CG & Olay Simply Ageless

Cover Girl and Olay, two of the most trusted names in cosmetics and skincare presented by the most pleasant face on television, Ellen DeGeneres… must be good, right?

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Thursday, 8 Jan 2009

Trends for Spring 2009

The gladiator sandals/shoes of 2008 have been taken to the next level… cage shoes. mesh shoes from Stella McCartney, knee-highs from Barbara Bui and sexy ankle boots from YSL showcased this cagey trend.

Lots of pulled-up hair with various stylized ’buns’ topped off the models of Dior, Lanvin and Phillip Lim gave it a sideways twist.

Hold on girls! Shoulder pads are making a comeback… OMG. Curse you Mark Jacobs! Another kick-back from the 80’s, slouchy, silky pants much like the harem pants and old school MC Hammer pants - were seen on many catwalks.

Of course old standards like the mini-skirts, rhinestones, sheers (and visible undies) are still going strong thanks to (to name only a few) Versace, Alexander McQueen, Stella Mcartney and Valentino. 

The multiple chains and chunky necklaces of the past few years have evolved into bib necklacesby Marc by Marc Jacobs, Burbury and Chanel.

Prada and Marc Jacobs showed a more simplified version of a ladies purse - drawstring bags! Hmmm.

Wednesday, 17 Dec 2008

Why not Canada?

I fell in love with the selection of fashion footwear Baker’s shoes has to offer…. but only to Americans! I buy many products, garments and footwear from the U.S. Wonderful sites like Victoria’s Secret and my favourite place to shop for affordable; addorable fashion, Cutesygirl. For a few extra dollars I can have my things delivered right to my door, it’s like Christmas only Santa is the UPS guy!  This was going to be my pick for shoe of the week but now it’s just a sad reminder.

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Tuesday, 18 Nov 2008

Review - CG wetslicks Amazemint

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So fresh, deliciuos and shiny… too bad you can only get to about half of it!  The applicator wand can’t reach the tingly, yummie stuff inside. Aaww.

Monday, 20 Oct 2008

Shoe of the Week

The trend for the Fall/winter season is ankle boots and/or shooties! These sexy and sophisticated ankle boots from the Jessica Simpson Collection are available at Shoebuy.com. Check them out and you’ll love them too!

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Thursday, 9 Oct 2008

Trashy or Trendy - Knee High Boots

I told a girlfriend about the gorgeous Guess boots (the last Shoe of the Week) to which she replied that she couldn’t wear trashy boots like that to work. Well, I was stunned. Whenever there are boots worn on the catwalk, you can be sure that they are almost always above the knee. These sexy boots have evolved from sleazy stripper gear to high fashion, even casual street-wear. They can add alotta’ zing to boring office attire as long as you keep it tasteful. Done the right way, knee high boots are perfectly acceptable footwear for any respectable gal.

                                                                  

Trashy

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Trendy

                                                                                                                           

Wednesday, 24 Sep 2008

Take it off…. make-up remover.

Used to be that a little baby oil was all I needed to take off the copious amount of make-up I wore but it left my skin greasy and not very clean at all. I’ve tried quite a few products that worked well and was hooked on the make-up remover clothes for a few years. I’m not sure why I bought the Neutrogena Fresh Foaming Cleanser but it turns out to be a very good product. It’s a make-up remover and cleanser in one for refreshingly clean skin…… yup, says so right on the bottle :) It doesn’t irritate my eyes to any unbearable degree and it does get the make-up off easily. I tried the Neutrogena Extra Gentle Cleanser when I ran out of the other stuff but found it burned my eyes and didn’t do well removing my make-up so I use it in the shower on my body and stick with the Fresh Foaming Cleanser at night when I wash off my make-up….works great.

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Friday, 19 Sep 2008

Shoe of the Week - Sexy Boots

These sexy black boots are….. SEXY. You could wear a sack and still look great if you had these sexy boots on. I loved the comfy knee high Uggs but these beauties take sexy to whole ‘nother level.  These sexy black boots are from Guess….. prrrrr.

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Thursday, 11 Sep 2008

Review Unstoppable Mascara

Another mascara to try…. It went on very wel, the bristles on the brush were spaced  apart enough to allow a good amount of product on without any blobs/clumps, nice. I was out so late I did the unthinkable and passed out without washing my face! OMG! So the next day when I went to the mirror I noticed that there was no raccoon-like circles of smeared product around my eyes, hmmm. But when I looked up after washing my face I almost had a heart attack!!!! My sparse, precious lashes were chopped down to half their length!! That’s what I get for not sticking to my routine? My lashes had broke off!!!!! I am sooo sad that I don’t want to wear ANYTHING at all. I’m so depressed. So was it the mascara or my face-first contact with my pillow that wreaked havoc on my already puny lashes? I’ll never know.