Im a big believer in wearing SPF daily and I dont like heavy foundations, so naturally a product like SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50 ($39) is right up my alley. SkinCeuticalss latest...
Nowadays, stylish girls are just as likely to reach for a pair of oxfords or wingtips as a pair of ballerina flats or stilettos. (Blame it on Alexa Chungs tomboy cool vibe.) So its small wonder that ...
Left to right: 3.1 Phillip Lim Domina ($294.40), Boutique 9 Piraya ($83.05), Elizabeth and James Paige ($210.82), Loeffler Randall Heart LR Selima ($186.33), Pour La Victoire Cailey ($223.59) Flat sa...
Dear Heidi Merrick, I dont know whether to bless you or curse you for your impeccable eye. You see, the boy and I are set to move into a new place next month, and all along Ive been very good about s...
When it comes to a simple summer beauty routine, lashes, lips, groomed brows, and healthy skin go a long way. Ive talked extensively about lipstick on this blog before, and the SPF products I reviewe...
I dont know what made me more cheerful last week when I stopped by Joe Fresh for their spring/summer 2012 media preview, the sunny Wednesday morning or the bright blues, oranges, and yellows that gre...
With green and organic skincare becoming more popular than ever, it seemed only a matter of time before Mary Kay ventured into this category with their own offering. Mary Kay Botanical Effects launch...
While The Real Housewives of Vancouver were probably getting their drama on for reality television, some of Vancouvers other well-to-do ladies of leisure joined Wear Else at their Park Royal location...
Banana Republic cardigan and flatsH&M teeZara skirtRay-Ban wayfarersRoots bag With all the talk of wardrobe remixing and shopping-induced debt in the world of fashion and style blogs, youd think that...
After interviewing designer Cassie Dee about her spring/summer 2012 collection, I was eager to see what she had in store for the next season. Her fall/winter 2012 presentation (held at the ARC Galler...
La Vie En Rose trilby hat (c/o), Madewell dress, Joe Fresh bangles, Zoya nail polish in Bevin and Carey (c/o Spa Boutique) With all the lovely sunny weather Vancouver has been enjoying lately, I fina...
It takes a rare talent to produce prints that are equal parts unexpected, cerebral, and just plain fun. But thats exactly what Mary Katrantzou has become known for and manages to do season after seas...
Im marking my return to blogging after last weeks hiatus with an exciting announcement: I have an article published in the June 2012 issue of FLARE magazine! (On page 136, to be exact.) If you want t...
Thanks to everyone who entered my Lise Watier Age Control Supreme giveaway by dishing on your plans for Mothers Day. I hope your plans went splendidly and the day was even better than anticipated. Th...
The boy and I during an afternoon of realtor appointments. Fun!Ive been tiptoeing toward my goal of buying a home for the past 5-6 years: saving up for the down payment, reading news about the market...
The winner of the hair masque is...ZCongratulations! Ill be sending you an email shortly with details on how you can claim your prize. Thanks to everyone else for entering.P.S. If youre bummed about ...
For some of us (and I include myself here), dry winter hair seems like an unavoidable fact of life. We fight off the worst of the frizzies with deep conditioners and smoothing products. Ive certainly...
Designer Morgan Mallett and her avant garde jewelry line DESIGN + CONQUER have been on a roll since I last interviewed her in 2009. Her bold graphic pieces have earned her well-deserved praise and at...
Ive been a fan of ILIA since trying their tinted lip conditioners more than a year ago, so I was very intrigued to hear that founder Sasha Plavsic was coming out with a slew of new products. Same com...
My newest giveaway comes just in time for Mothers Day, although you dont have to be a mother to enter it. Skincare products always remind me of my mom because she takes her skincare regimen so seriou...
Phew, I havent published a Most Coveted list in a while! To reintroduce this blog feature, heres a list of my favourite beauty products for spring. 1. Anything from Consonant Body. Okay, so Im cheati...
From left to right: CC Skye Love Me Knot bangle set ($136.66), Charles Albert large titanium quartz cuff ($248.46), Fallon Jewelry Classique bangle ($232.94), House of Harlow 1960 black triangle cuff...
As always, the presentation for Tennessee-based designer Jeff Garners Prophetik ended Eco Fashion Week on a high note, blending runway and music (in this case, a motley mix of baroque violin, minstre...
The winner of the Weleda prize pack is...LeonieCongratulations! Ill be contacting you shortly. Thanks to the people who entered. For those who didnt win, keep reading: There are two more cool giveawa...
After meeting designer Lindsay Walsh and viewing the spring/summer 2012 collection for Standing Armed last year, I was eager to see what she had up her sleeve for next season. Her fall/winter show at...
Think bow-crazed Blair Waldorf meets Swedish hipster, and you pretty much sum up the aesthetic of emerging Swedish knitwear label SVENSK in a nutshell. Founded by Diana Svensk in 2008, the lines humb...
As soon as I saw that Value Village PR and communications manager Sara Gaugl was carrying the same navy blue vintage Coach bag that I was, I knew we would hit it off. After the initial exclamations, ...
Joe Fresh sweaterForever 21 shortsnecklace (from Fine Finds)Kate Spade bagConverse Chuck Taylor Dainty in Iris Orchid (c/o)The boy took these photos for me a couple of weekends ago while I was wearin...
Since trying out Weledas Sea Buckthorn Body Oil last summer and learning more about this all-natural skincare company with its 90+ year history, Ive been a fan of the brand and what they do. So you c...
Lover coat (purchased at One of a Few)Oxmo dress (c/o Violet Hill Boutique)Marni x H&M earringsMaison Martin Margiela bootiesChanel purseTake a good last look at my winter coat because you wont be se...
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