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Tuesday July 16, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basDid you know that your medicine cabinet is chock-full of amazing skincare and beauty goodies? It's like a secret beauty treasure chest waiting to be discovered! Here are 11 products that you likely already have (or you can easily pick up at the drugstore for a low price) that do double duty when it comes to your beauty and health.
1. Cicaplast: I know that I've talked about this product...
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Monday July 15, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basSo I've pretty much finished up the last of my current fave concealer (Benefit Fake Up, in case you're curious) and I'm down to that very last bit at the bottom where you have to dig it out with a Q-Tip.
Please tell me I'm not the only one who does this? I think it's pretty clear that I need a new concealer.
Give me your recommendations! To sweeten the deal, when you review a concealer between...
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Monday July 15, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basBaby Gear is the question on our minds this week. Those little tykes come with an almost inexhaustible shopping list of activity centers, carriers, gyms, seats, swings, bouncers, and much more. It's no wonder parents are always asking for recommendations (and fold-down backseats in their minivans).
Here's where you come in. This week we've combined a few of the Mom & Baby...
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Friday July 12, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basHey chicks! What are you up to this weekend? I have a few outings and lunches planned and of course, I love to fill my weekends with some obligatory shopping and DIY'ing!
For inspiration, I scoured the internet for a few pretty picks:
5 Pretty Things To Buy
1. Gold Bumble Bee Bobby Pins (C$19.02): I am in love with these sweet and charming bobby pins. They make a casual updo look more put...
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Friday July 12, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basWe love to talk crazy beauty tips and whose imaginary husband is hottest of them all, but when it comes right down to it, practical nuggets of wisdom are the best tips to share. Today we're adding 5 more to your list.
#1 Socks and rice make easy heat pads
When my TOTM hits, it's like someone has punched me in the ovaries. Heating pads are my preferred solution, but did you know...
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Thursday July 11, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basSince when did weddings become all about the glitz and not so much about the romance?
You could probably purchase a car with the amount of money spent on weddings. While lavish affairs can be glamorous, sometimes you lose that personal touch (and maybe even your credit score). Scaling down can make your day more intimate and less stressful for when the bills come in.
Here are a few ways...
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Thursday July 11, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basI cannot handle this heat, ladies. Walking outside is like walking into an oven. Who's with me?
But enough complaining. We want to look on the bright side (scratch that, we want to look on the cool, air conditioned side) of this summer instead. To help keep a cool head, I've been chilling out in the kitchen.
For example, I was inspired by our spa water recipes and have been...
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Wednesday July 10, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basWhenever I see anyone with flawless skin I immediately want to know their secret, though few of us are comfortable enough to march right up and ask.
Some people are less shy about approaching strangers for their beauty intel, and this time the answer was a homemade face mask that tightens pores, is anti-inflammatory and moisturizes.
The mask contains avocado, yoghurt and turmeric. The...
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Tuesday July 9, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basI love lounging on the beach. Yet sometimes, I have qualms about showing off too much skin in a bikini. I prefer a little modesty. For this, I bust out my cover up. They come in especially handy on a trip to the snack bar or the washroom, and I totally wear them off the beach too for easy, breezy summer style.
If you're up for the challenge, a beach cover up is super simple to DIY. I found...
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Tuesday July 9, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basWhen it comes to beauty, do you prefer to Do It Yourself (DIY) or Buy It Yourself (BIY)?
Personally, I'm all about money and time saving, so when I consider DIY'ing any beauty product, I look at reward vs. input. While some of my DIYs have turned out wonderfully in this respect (DIY'd nail polish with old pigments for example), I haven't been so lucky with others. When a DIY project takes me...
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