And Everything Nice
CONTEST ALERT! Another green beauty pick for you today: meet Nova Scotian brand Pearl & Daisy – homespun charm + high-quality, all-natural products = a total gift-giving winner. Plus you could win one of two $50 Pearl & Daisy gift certificates to splurge on yourself!
Fish of Plenty
CONTEST ALERT! The Retailer Spotlight is shining brightly on Canadian gift shop Orangefish today. Learn about their vast and budget-friendly range of items + win a $50 gift card!
All It Takes Is One…
CONTEST ALERT! Looking to simplify and beautify at the same time? Today’s Canadian brand pick manages to do just that. Plus you could win one of their all-in-one products to test for yourself!
Spring Gleening
CONTEST ALERT! We’re talking home organization today in the spirit of ‘spring cleaning’ season. Plus you could win a revolutionary wardrobe saver – Gleener!
Flash Post: Moshi Moshi
The prettiest kitty on the planet is taking us on a trip to her hometown with this vivid new collection of cosmetics and accessories from Hello Kitty.
Emerald City
CONTEST ALERT! My slightly overdue Colour of the Year post is live and kicking, featuring 10 notice-me ways to incorporate Emerald into your everyday. Plus one lucky winner will score two pieces from the highly touted SEPHORA + PANTONE UNIVERSE collection.
Flash Post: Remix-a-lot
CONTEST ALERT! The MAKE UP FOR EVER Makeup Bag Remix Tour is hitting Canada next month, and I’m getting geared up to celebrate with this fun preview post + you could win an exclusive cosmetics bag filled with MUFE goodies!
The Smell of Success
CONTEST ALERT! The 8th Annual Canadian Fragrance Awards are on the way, and I’m putting the spotlight on a few winners of my own. Find out how you could win two of the nominees’ scents to try for yourself!
Flash Post: Fair Dame
Another Parisian-inspired pick today: Paul & Joe’s new springtime collection of pretty earthy cosmetics will absolutely melt your heart (and the snow!)
Find of the Month: Ezensa Skin Care
CONTEST ALERT! A new month means a new Find of the Month. If you read yesterday’s post you’ll know I’m fully on the natural beauty train at the moment, which officially kicks off today with the introduction of another great Canadian company: Ezensa Skin Care.
Flash Post: Skin Deep
This just in: I’ve been doing a little soul-searching after reading Gillian Deacon’s fantastic book ‘There’s Lead In Your Lipstick’ and you can expect to see it have a big influence on the blog. Find out how inside.
Flash Post: Chalk It Up
Want to go streaking? Indulge with Urban Outfitters’ Hair Chalk – 32 shades of temporary dye to let you take a walk on the wild side.
Skin Saver
CONTEST ALERT! Hey pretties. If you’re like me, you’ve probably got a case of the winter blues when it comes to your skincare. Enter Canadian brand Pelle Beauty, which promises natural solutions that really, truly, madly work. Plus I’ve got TWO prizes to give away to TWO lucky winners…
Mardi Grazia
CONTEST ALERT! Mardi Gras is onnnn in the good ol US of A today, but that doesn’t mean the Canadian Gift Guide can’t pay tribute with a few Mardi-esque gift ideas of my own. Plus you could win MAKE UP FOR EVER’s *amazing* new Technicolor Palette to jazz up your look for the big night.
Aim My Arrows High
CONTEST ALERT! If you’re scrambling to score a last-minute Valentine’s gift, today’s the day you take action. Or at least, be inspired to after viewing ten fresh finds that are widely available throughout Canada’s major markets! Plus you could win an entire collection of Sweethearts by Cake Beauty products!
Canadian Gift Guide 