Ali's Archive

CoverGirl's new "Gotta Have It" colours are like candy and they are encouraging us to play. The new collection features bright yellow, gold, shocking shades of blue and deep purple.


This summer we are encouraged to wear whatever we want and have some fun with it! The reasonable price point makes it easy to experiment without too much of a risk. The trick is in applying them correctly.


Celebrity...

This biscotti recipe is perfect for dipping. Make a frothy cappuccino, sit on your patio and take a moment of me time. The recipe is from my sister, who is an incredible baker. It's easy and relatively quick. Here's what you'll need:

Not meaning to sound like a diva but I do not colour my own hair. That is a job reserved for professionals who know what they are doing. When it comes to DIY things like eyebrow threading, bikini waxing, nails, hair colouring and applying false eyelashes, I am completely inept.

Here's something fresh to do on a Thursday night: The Kitchen on West Queen West serves free drinks to the Ladies every Thursday night from 9-11pm. Serious! Their sangria is extraordinary, made with fresh squeezed orange juice. It is alone worth a visit. They have a lovely patio too, which is open until 10pm and a live DJ. We'd be silly not to take them up on this, no?

The Kitchen is open...

Our very own Beauty Expert, Ellen has launched a new sister site to her popular beauty blog, Lipstick Powder 'N Paint. Lipstick Lifestyle is written in a Daily Candy/Sweet Spot tone and covers Fashion, House and Home, Travel and more! It's too cute and we think you'll love it.

I feel like this public service announcement is necessary for the masses to hear. I am tired of being pushed around on the sidewalk. Men, take note!

5. Never walk more than 2 abreast. There is nothing I detest more than getting stuck behind a pack of inconsiderates who fan out to form an impenetrable line of 4 abreast. The thoughtless wonders who generally do this are also walking at a...

After moving to Toronto from Buenos Aires, Argentina 4 years ago, Julio worked a series of odd jobs - whatever it took to pay the bills, to hone his language skills...

We all love the idea of going for monthly facials, highlights, manicures and pedicures, but that can really add up. Hair and nails aren't really negotiable, so it's usually the facial that doesn't make the regular beauty routine. That's unfortunate because our skin is truly the most worthy investment of the lot - unless you have premature grays like I do, in which case it is a tie...