Poor Valentine’s Day. When it comes to holidays, this one kinda gets the shaft. Sure, there are some who L-O-V-E love it (many of them under age six, mind you). But just as many peeps either put so much pressure on V-day that it determines their entire state of mental health for the month of February… or simply refuse to celebrate and ignore it altogether.
I say boo. Whether you’re single, taken, or in that iffy no man’s land in between, there’s nothing wrong with giving yourself some beauty love today, AMIRITE? (Yeah, you got me: I’m going to beauty-hijack this holiday.) Here are 10 moves to make—and a whole bunch of new prodz to heart. Keep reading »
Happy new year! Welcome back! Can you believe we’re entering our FOURTH year in the beauty blogging biz? (Therefore: If you ever get the niggling sense that your hostess ranks very, very high on the vanity index, this is why.)
Speaking of which, it’s that time again. Time to take stock, have a frank look at what’s working and what’s not, and get our beauty priorities in order. Obviously everything goes to pot in December—sugar, alcohol and late nights totally sabotage your pretty—but if you’re anything like me, you’re ready to rededicate yourself to a good skincare routine, better hair and firmer thighs. For starters. Here are MY 10 priorities for 2012—have a read and then tell me yours! Keep reading »
November 29th, 2011, 11:00 am |
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by Michelle
I went shopping on the weekend and encountered my first Christmas music of the season—although I hear some places have been playing it since October. Yowza! I think my reaction to it (anxiety, annoyance) means that I’m nowhere near ready to start thinking about the holidays.
Unless we’re talking nail polish, that is. Do YOU have a holiday nail polish wardrobe? Because you really should. See, it’s all about outfit coordination. Sure, you can totes get by with a classic red from seasons past… but the beauty stakes are getting higher in this category. You’ll be so much more on trend if you play with metallics, glitters or unusual shades like navy, green or vampy burgundy. Here’s a look at what’s new this year, along with my favourite colour picks. Consider it my early bird gift to you! Keep reading »
