Parq Vancouver | Honey Salt Restaurant Review

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I spent my birthday last weekend at The Douglas Hotel (read about my experience here) located within the new Parq Vancouver development. So for dinner, I decided to check out one of the restaurants inside the building. Although there were a lot of options to choose from (eight, to be exact), I was immediately drawn to Honey Salt, a farm-to-table casual dining restaurant that highlights fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. We had an amazing experience there and I want to share all about it with you today. To read on, click......

NEST Fragrances | Holiday 2019 Hearth Scented Candle & Birchwood Pine Liquidless Diffuser: Review

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Although I've heard lots of good things about NEST Fragrances, I've only tried their Midnight Fleur Eau de Parfum before. So when the brand sent over a couple of their holiday home fragrances recently, I was very excited to put them in action. Inspired by majestic winter forests and cozy winter fires, the Hearth and Birchwood Pine collections promise to add some extra festivities to the holiday ambiance. To read more, click.......

Parq Vancouver | The Douglas Hotel

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I recently attended a L'Oreal Luxe event at The Douglas Hotel in Downtown Vancouver and was lucky enough to be invited back to experience a night there at one of the hotel guest rooms. Since it was my birthday last weekend, I graciously accepted the invitation and booked a room for a night. Located at the newly-opened Parq Vancouver, The Douglas is a five-star Autograph Collection boutique hotel offering a modern, eclectic west coast aesthetic. It's a part of a mixed-use development that also houses a two-level casino and eight different restaurants. To read about my experience at the hotel, click.......

Stila Holiday 2017 Gift Sets | Review and Swatches

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If you are a big fan of Stila, then you are in luck this holiday because the brand has put out quite a few amazing value sets featuring some of its bestselling lip and eye products. I've got a few gift sets to share with you today, in addition to swatches and reviews of exclusive, upcoming Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick shades. Intrigued? Read on by clicking.....

Maybelline x Gigi Hadid Collection: Review and Swatches

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For the first time ever, Maybelline is releasing a limited edition collaboration collection with supermodel and social media influencer Gigi Hadid. Inspired by Gigi's personal styles and aesthetics, the collection features a full range of color and complexion makeup. I have some key pieces to share with you today so to see some swatches and read my review, click......

NEW Bath & Body Brand from UK | Being by Sanctuary Spa: Review

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Hailing all the way from the UK, a new beauty brand has arrived at Shoppers Drug Mart. Embodying the fun and free-spirited attitude of the millennials and the Gen Zs, Being by Sanctuary Spa offers a wide variety of bath and body products scented with distinct flavor profiles. I recently got the chance to test drive quite a few things from the line so if you are interested in this new and funky brand, read my reviews to learn more......

Vancouver Christmas Market | Holiday Gift Ideas 2017

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A couple days ago, I had the pleasure of previewing the Vancouver Christmas Market before it officially opened for Christmas 2017 and I've got an awesome sneak peek at all the food and shops that are available this year. So today, I wanted to share with you a list of unique and amazing gifts you can find at the market......

Mugler Angel Arty Cover Edition 2017 | Review

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New from Mugler, the Angel Arty Cover Edition 2017 ($98 CAD) is the perfect holiday fragrance present for the perfume aficionados in your life! Featuring a limited edition, multi-colored "arty cover", this is a funky, unique version of the classic Mugler Angel. To see some more photos of the 2017 Arty Cover and read my review, click......

DECIEM | NIOD Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Complex: Review

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Touted as a professional skincare range that's a non-invasive complement to "dermatological and surgical options in beauty", NIOD is a brand under DECIEM, The Abnormal Beauty Company. I really enjoyed the three DECIEM's The Ordinary products I've recently tried so I thought I'd delve into the realm of NIOD and test out their bestselling product. Made with a combination of 15 different forms of hyaluronic acid and sodium hyaluronate suspended in a peptide-charged delivery system, the Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Complex ($35 CAD for 15ml or $60 CAD for 30ml) is a hydration booster designed to make the skin healthier, plumper, and more elastic. So how well does this product work? Read my review to find out......

Christian Louboutin | Rouge Louboutin Silky Satin Lipstick: Review and Swatches

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The story goes that when Christian Louboutin was putting the finishing touches on a pair of his glamorous stilettos, he thought that something was still amiss Luckily, his assistant was painting her nails nearby with a bottle of red nail polish and in a moment of eureka, the designer grabbed the nail polish and slathered the soles of the shoes red. Just like that, the iconic Louboutin red soles were born. Many years later with the launch of the Christian Louboutin Beauty range, the same red color was reinterpreted in many different forms, aptly given the name "Rouge Louboutin". So today I will be sharing with you my review and swatches of the Rouge Louboutin Silky Satin Lipstick ($120 CAD). To read on, click......

Tarte Holiday 2017 Collection | Review and Swatches

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For Holiday 2017, Tarte has in stores an epic gift-ready collection featuring some vibrant Moroccan-inspired prints. Offering up a wide range of limited edition palettes and value sets, the collection is available now online at Tarte and in stores at Sephora and Ulta. Today I have a few items from the collection to share with you. To see some swatches and read my reviews, click......

Clarisonic Sonic Foundation Brush Head: Review

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Earlier this year, Clarisonic unleashed its newest innovation with the Sonic Foundation Brush Head ($39 CAD). Designed to fit any Clarisonic model, this makeup brush promises to flawlessly apply all liquid and cream complexion products. So does this brush head trump every other makeup brush on the market? Read my review to find out......

Taking Off the Day with LANEIGE | Lip & Eye Makeup Remover and Vitamin Brightening Cleansing Water: Review

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Now that the holidays are almost upon us, I'm sure many of you (myself included) will be finally rocking out some glitter eyeshadows or that one red liquid lipstick that you've been saving for a special occasion. Well, heavy-duty makeup is glam and fun but when it comes to taking them off at the end of the day, they can be a bit of a pain. So, I want to share with you a couple of stellar makeup removers from LANEIGE that you will want to befriend this season. To read my reviews of the Lip & Eye Makeup Remover and the Vitamin Brightening Cleansing Water, click......

Farmacy Invincible Root Cell Anti-Aging Serum: Review

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Since Farmacy's introduction last year, I've been slowly making my way through the brand's many amazing skincare products and a few months ago, I started testing out the Invincible Root Cell Anti-Aging Serum ($84 CAD). Formulated with the brand's patented Echinacea GreenEnvy extract, this is a firming, anti-aging serum designed to hydrate and brighten. So how well does it perform? Read my review to find out......

Christian Louboutin Sheer Voile Lipstick in "Petal Rose": Review and Swatches

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In addition to the gorgeous Louboutin Metalissime Holiday 2017 Collection (swatched and reviewed here), I've been testing out a few Christian Louboutin lipsticks recently. So today I want to share with you a detailed review of the Sheer Voile Lipstick ($120 CAD) in "Petal Rose". What makes this lipstick so extravagant and covetable? Read on to find out......

Lush Christmas 2017 | Holiday Gift Guide

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For me, nothing signifies the arrival of the holiday shopping season quite like the introduction of the Lush Christmas Collection and this year, we've got more festive goodies than ever! Overwhelmed and don't know which items to pick up? Well, you better make your list now before things start flying off the shelves. To help you out, I'm sharing my mini gift guide today so to read on, click......

PUR PRO x Etienne Ortega Eyeshadow Palette: Review and Swatches

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Just in time for the holiday season, PUR has partnered up with renowned celebrity makeup artist Etienne Ortega to release a gorgeous 18-shade eyeshadow palette. Featuring a versatile array of everyday neutrals and smokey jewel tones, the PUR PRO x Etienne Eyeshadow Palette ($49 CAD) is available now at Shoppers Drug Mart. I've got a quick review and some swatches to share with you. To read on, click......

EAT! Vancouver 2017 | EAT! Pastry Event Recap

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The annual EAT! Vancouver food extravaganza wrapped up this weekend with its first ever EAT! Pastry event. 15 Of the best Canadian pastry chefs and chocolatiers gathered under one roof and served up their most decadent creations. Needless to say, I was there to sample all the goods and today I want to share a quick recap of what I tried. To read on, click......

MAC x Rossy de Palma Collection: Review and Swatches

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Known for her "strikingly unique, Picasso-esque beauty and uninhibited, creative soul", Spanish actress Rossy de Palma has partnered up with MAC to release a limited edition makeup collection that's bound to awe. To see what daring pieces your collection may be missing, check out my review and swatches before everything flies off the shelves......

Lise Watier Holiday 2017 Glam Celebration Collection: Review and Swatches

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In celebration of the upcoming holiday season and the brand's 45th anniversary, Lise Watier is turning up the glitter and shine with the limited edition Glam Celebration Collection. Decked out in festive and sparkly packagings, the line offers up a beautiful selection of colors for the eyes, cheeks, and lips. To see some swatches and read my review, click.......

Make Up For Ever Artist Liquid Matte | 205 Mauvy Pink, 301 Rust & 403 Deep Red: Review and Swatches

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Earlier this Fall, Make Up For Ever extended the shade selection of its well-received Artist Liquid Matte Lipsticks ($25 CAD) so today I want to share with you a few of the new shades. Promising "insane color payoff and crazy long wear", the Artist Liquid Mattes are definitely hot sellers on the liquid lipstick market. Are they worth the hype? Read my review and see some swatches to find out.....

CND Holiday 2017 Glacial Illusion Collection: Review and Swatches

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New for Holiday 2017, CND is drawing inspiration from arctic landscapes and wintery wonderlands for its Glacial Illusion Collection. Full of unique icy shimmers and subdued cool-tone creams, the collection is a refreshing take on the traditional holiday themes. To see some swatches and read my review for each shade, click......

MAC x Robert Lee Morris Collection | Review and Swatches

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In the midst of all the sparkly and glamorous holiday releases, MAC has created a very special collection in collaboration with jewelry designer Robert Lee Morris. Featuring some of the most unique packagings I've seen in years, the range is inspired by the "primordial, futuristic, and fantastical" artistry of Morris. To see photos and swatches of the collection and read my review, click......

Clarins Everlasting+ Compact Foundation: Review and Swatches

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As someone with very oily skin, powder foundations are my best friends when it comes to creating a flawless complexion. So imagine my delight when I heard that Clarins has a new powder foundation called the Everlasting+ Compact Foundation ($42 CAD). Promising a comfortably matte formulation that stays matte until the sun comes down, the foundation was put to the test on my oily, acne-prone skin. So how did it perform? Read my review and see some swatches to find out......

*NEW* Mary Kay Gel Semi-Shine Lipstick: Review and Swatches

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New for Winter 2017, Mary Kay is releasing a full range of hydrating lipsticks formulated with a luminous finish. Employing the same gel technology as that of the Gel Semi-Matte Lipsticks, the Gel Semi-Shine Lipsticks ($21 CAD) are available starting November 16th. I've got a full set of reviews and swatches to share with you so if you are curious, read on by clicking......

Chanel Holiday 2017 | Collection Libre Numéros Rouges: Review and Swatches

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Well, it's about time! The Chanel holiday collection is finally here! Available starting this month, the Chanel Holiday 2017 Collection Libre Numéros Rouges is all about the perfect red lipstick. Because everyone has their own preference when it comes to this iconic makeup item, Chanel's Global Creative Beauty Director Lucia Pica has reinterpreted the classic red lipstick and created four new red Rouge Allure shades housed in a special red-lacquered packaging. Today I have the shade "N°4" to share with you, along with the Trait de Caractère Eyeshadow Palette from the collection. So to see some swatches and read my reviews, click.......

Estee Lauder Double Wear Nude Water Fresh Makeup: Review and Swatches

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For Fall 2017, Estee Lauder is expanding the Double Wear family with a new foundation called the Double Wear Nude Water Fresh Makeup ($48 CAD). Available in 12 shades, this new addition is advertised as a medium-coverage, long-wearing foundation that provides a sun protection of SPF 30. Formulated with a "moisture complex" consisting of extracts of watermelon, lychee, and apple, the foundation promises a fresh, light, and hydrating wear. To read my review and see some swatches, click......

Christian Louboutin Holiday 2017 | Rouge Louboutin Metalissime Collection: Review and Swatches

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Although it's only the first day of November, just about every beauty brand has already released its holiday collection for 2017. However, your wish list is not complete until you've feasted your eyes on the limited edition Rouge Louboutin Metalissime Collection from Christian Louboutin! Inspired by the heydays of disco and the glitz and glamor of holiday parties, this limited edition three-piece collection is bound to awe. I've got swatches and reviews of everything to share so to read on, click......