Beauty

Happy Thursday! Hope you’re having a great week so far! A few weeks back, I shared a few of my Spring skincare picks. One product I’ve been trying daily is the La Roche-Posay Pigmentclar Serum – an intensive dark spot correcting serum. I’ve been using it daily for the last 3 weeks and have been noticing positive results on a couple of minor dark spots I have on my face. I’ve also noticed an overall brighter complexion on my skin.

Studies show that skin tone-dull skin, age/brown spots/ sun damage, uneven skin tone is the #2 concern Canadian women are mainly looking to address and it becomes #1 priority for South Asian, Indian, and Chinese women.

Hello! As part of my multi-post Spring Beauty Segment, I want to now talk about hair removal (if you missed my hair and skincare post, be sure to check it out!). Getting ready for Spring (and Summer) obviously includes prepping your skin for stubble-free smoothness.

I generally opt for shaving. Though it is a quick solution for hair removal, it only leaves my skin stubble-free for a few short hours. Why, you ask? Shaving literally chops off the hair’s end, leaving a sharp edge on the end of each hair. These sharp ends lie right at the surface of the skin, therefore as soon as your hair start to grow again, it leaves the sharp edges exposed. If you’re hoping for an alternative solution, creams and wax yield much better results when it comes to long-lasting smoothness.

Hello!I hope you had a fabulous weekend! I had a true pleasure to speak at the Spark Sessions Photography Workshop on Saturday. It was so great meeting the Spark Sessions team and also the group of up and coming bloggers. Casey Palmer also did a fantastic job on sharing his photography skills. What a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon.

I’m sorry I missed posting this Spring Beauty segment last week, primarily because my cold set my schedule back several days but here it is!

A couple of weeks back, I talked all about hair products for Spring. I shared some of my newest favourites. Today, I want to talk about skincare products.

Hey beautiful! K, I seriously think Spring is close… aside from the minor snowfall we had a couple days ago, the weatherman swears that the warmer weather is finally arriving by the weekend. In preparation for Spring and the warmer weather, I’ll be chatting with you about my new beauty picks over the course of the next several weeks.

With the heat and sun soon to be upon us, it certainly does a number to our hair and our skin (including our hands and feet!). Warmer months also calls for flawless makeup to fight the sweat.

My Spring Beauty segment will include products for hair care, skin care, and nail care. This week, I start with hair care.

This fragrance comes in 50 ml Eau de Parfum Spray ($102), 100 ml Eau de Parfum Spray ($140) and 200 ml Body Lotion ($59). Available for sale at Holt Renfrew, The Bay, Ogilvy, Murale, and Sephora.

I’m thrilled to be running a giveaway on this sinfully feminine fragrance. Enter this giveaway using the widget below for one 50ml bottle of Signorina Eleganza Eau de Parfum Spray.

Hello! I’m so excited to be running this Valentine’s Day giveaway c/o of GUESS. Why not surprise your beau (and yourself) with this V-day GUESS His & Her Fragrance Set?

I used to live just across the street from my office, which made it UBER easy to swing by at home and freshen up if I had one of those days with back to back events from morning to night. Now that I’m further away from the office, I really have to plan out my day when it comes to transforming from a day to night look.

Keep reading to see the full infographic and tips on transforming your look from day to night!

TGIF Lovelies! The last time I talked beauty was when I shared some natural DIY beauty tips you can try in the comfort of your own home. However, it’s been quite some time since I’ve talked about my beauty picks.

Before you know it, Spring is around the corner. When I think Spring beauty, I think colour. This Spring, I’m looking forward to trying out pastel and bright coral colours. Heading into Spring and out of Winter also means keeping skin looking flawless. The Winter can be extremely harsh on your skin, so I like to start early and keep your skin (and lips) hydrated throughout the Winter and in time for the Spring weather.

Start off the 2014 with beautiful skin! Here are some natural, DIY tips for you to consider at home.

The next time you pick up your favorite makeup, see if you can find what is in it. The chances are that you can’t. Of course, it has to be safe, since otherwise they couldn’t sell it, but it would be nice to know exactly what you are putting on your skin. Fortunately, there are lots of secrets for keeping your skin beautiful naturally – and these are a lot less expensive than store-bought cosmetics.

TGIF! I want to talk about one thing today – skin. Our skin is the mirror of our lifestyle. Have you ever noticed that our skin gets negatively affected by the lack of sleep, change in diet, too much sun or increase in our stress levels? The solution to keep young and healthy looking skin is certainly choosing the right skincare regime, but coupled with relaxation and change in lifestyle is definitely the best remedy.