My favourite colour is red and one of my beauty staples is a great shade of red nail polish.  Every year, I try to pick up a few different colours but I always seem to go back to the same ones over and over again. If you’re searching for a good looking red polish shade, I’d like to share with you my top 5 red nail polish colours.
OPI Oui Bit of Red ($8) – This shade was from the France Collection and it’s a beautiful true red with a hint of shimmer.
Orly Monroe’s Red ($2+) – This colour was from …read more

One of the best products to use when you want to look awake and fresh is a bit of blush. A little bit of a pretty shade of blush goes a long way to finish off your look.  One of my favourite brands for blush is Nars Cosmetics. I’m sure most of you know the famous shade Orgasm but below are 8 shades of Nars blushes I feel are much better.
In no particular order, of course…
Mata Hari – A lovely rosy shade of pink
Angelika – A bright, cheery cotton candy pink with gold sparkles
Taos – A deeper rose shade …read more

If you follow my personal style site or have read my post about my top 7 lip products, you will know I’m a huge fan of the Softlips brand of lip balms. I never leave home with out a one stashed in my handbag.  Recently, I was given the opportunity to try out and review three of the new SoftLips Pure lip balms.
Softlips PURE is a line of preminum organic lip conditioners that is formulated with lip conditioning ingredients to keep you lips looking soft, healthy and supple.  Each one is USDA-certified organic and 100% natural. This is great news …read more

Recently (last week actually!) the husband and I went on a 7 day cruise to visit Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas. Any beauty fanatic knows one must not step outside without a generous dollop of sunscreen! Knowing we would be basking in the hot sun for most of our trip, I picked up a tube of Neutrogena Ultra Sheer® Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 55 to take along.
I have to say I’m in love with this product! If you’re looking for an inexpensive sunscreen to use on your face (or body) this is a great choice and here’s why:
1. Price. …read more

We’re going to cover fragrances again and this time it’s for the ladies. I couldn’t very well show you my top 7 picks for men’s fragrances without showing you my top picks for women, right?! As previously stated, I love perfume and I’ve tried out more than my fair share of them. As much as I love perfume, there are only a handful that I restock when I’m out.
Here are my top 7 women’s fragrances, in no particular order…
Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue – clean, light, refreshing, classic
Marc Jacobs Daisy – warm, floral, sensuous, girly
Philosophy Baby Grace – …read more

As a self-proclaimed make up addict, I’ve tried numerous eye liners from gels, to liquids to pencils etc. Out of the long list of brands and products I’ve tried, I only have a handful that are my go-to when I want to create a dramatic look for day or night.
One of those brands is Urban Decay.  I love, love, love Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencils! They go on like butter, don’t crease (after 8+ hours) and last forever. This holiday season, Urban Decay gives you 9 reasons to fall in love with their eye liners.
The 24/7 Super Stash …read more

I love perfume and I consider myself a perfume collector. I don’t have too many (ok, I have a large amount) in my makeup dresser but what I do have, I love to pieces.  My husband shares the same addiction and he’s gone through and tried out a number of different colognes over the years. Some have been gifted to him and some he picked up on a whim.
Admittedly, I’ve come across many a men’s fragrance that I would definitely wear myself and I have my personal favourites that I often pick up for the husband. The other day, I …read more

One of the first cosmetic items I bought and tried out, when I was a pre-teen, was lip gloss. Specifically, Covergirl LipSlicks – which I still have a soft spot for!  Since then, I have been fully addicted to all sorts of lip products. From simple balms, lipsticks, lipliners, lip stains, to lip plumpers and of course, lip gloss – I have more than enough in my collection to last me a lifetime. However, that doesn’t keep me from buying and trying out more!
I do have my favourites or my defaults when all else fails. These are …read more

Purple is the colour of the moment and it’s about time! No matter what the shade, from deep dark saturated purples to violets and grape, purple is a beautiful colour that flatters just about everyone. You’ll see a lot of purple clothes, shoes and accessories but have you thought about purple nail polish?
I’m a big fan of OPI nail lacquers and their purple shade range is quite extensive. I thought I’d share my top 8 OPI purple nail polish shades with you!
1. Lincoln Park After Dark – This shade probably has cult status about now, it’s deep dark purple that’s …read more

Writing about beauty, style, fashion, and all related things, has exposed me to so many wonderful products, designs, shops, stores, and more, that sometimes it can be a bit overwhelming.  Every once in awhile, though, it helps to stop and take a few minutes to really appreciate the stand outs of the group.
Here are just of my favorite (beauty and style) things:

Clarisonic – Since I started using this a little over a year ago, I think my skin has noticeable improvement.
Pink – Not just because it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month either!  Pink has always been a color that I’ve …read more