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Wednesday July 24, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basNot too long ago, I let you in on a little secret for fixing clump city lashes: use an old wand to separate them! This got me thinking, were there other uses out there for old mascara wands? I always end up with loads of tubes and mascara wand samples can easily be picked up (i.e. sneaked out) from Sephora, other uses for them would be so handy dandy!
Well, I found 'em. Prepare for 5...
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Alexandra C. |
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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Alexandra C. |
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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Alexandra C. |
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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Alexandra C. |
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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Alexandra C. |
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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Alexandra C. |
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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Alexandra C. |
Thursday July 4, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basAm I the only one that has a love/hate relationship with nail art? On the one hand (pun intended), when nail art goes well, it is unbelievably satisfying. I mean, how proud are you of yourself when your nails look gooood?
On the other hand, doing your nails can be a pain in the you-know-what. Here's some info to make life a little easier and to make your mani the very best you could...
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Alexandra C. |
Thursday June 6, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basI have a lot of stuff. There's no other way to put it. I just have stuff. Perhaps I should do a major purge and cleanse sometime in the near future, but for now, here's my dirty little secret: I love my stuffs. I don't really want to get rid of any of it. Instead, I've decided to cleverly hide it away using bins and boxes.
Now that I have all these boxes, I need a solution....
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Alexandra C. |
Thursday May 23, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basSpringtime is synonymous with florals. Every season, we bust them out in full force. It just feels right! This spring, why not try florals in your mani?
(images via imgur.com, dressupnails.com, flickr.com)
We were inspired by the flower power nail art we've seen around the blogosphere. So we decided to try out our own based on this manicure.
Pansies are...
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