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May 18, 2012 – 6:00 am

A short video for you explaining my ‘absence’ and some products/places I am excited to write about!

Firstly, a picture that makes me smile:

The above is what has kept me quite busy for the past month or so….

And now, the video!

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Maharajah jewels-jewelry for the future inspired by the past!

May 10, 2012 – 9:13 pm

I’m not necessarily a fashionista but I really do love a proper maxi skirt, maxi dress, or sarong paired with a tunic or a tank top for summer. I’m super happy that these items seem to be ‘en vogue’ this summer.

So now that I have my maxi skirt and my cute tank, how should I accessorize?

Shalini Bhardwaj has the answer…..

Isn't she lovely?

She has created Maharajah’s Jewels-a style of jewelry that is inspired by rulers (or kings)-the most rich and bejeweled citizens of the world (at that time). She has created pieces that resemble genuine heirlooms passed down from generations. Her jewelry is handcrafted to actually appear to belong to a period where ALL jewelry was handmade but is also intertwined with Shalini’s personal and modern ‘twist.’

Maharajah’s Jewels:

-22 karat plated (base metal is silver)

-diamonds are simulated or quartz

-gemstones are natural; stone sizes are large

-reflective foils are placed behind set stones to allow them to shine brightly

-many pieces have delicate, colorful enamel backs referred to as “champleve”

But let’s take a look at some of the actual jewelry:

Maharajah Egyptian Filigree cuff

Maharajah Green Onyx & Quartz Necklace

Maharajah At the Heart Earrings

This is the type of jewelry that I just love to wear during the summer. When I wear this type of jewelry, I think of long, loose flowy fabrics, walks on a beach during a sunset, and the most fabulous feasts! These pieces are truly wearable and so luxurious. Shalini truly had the future in mind when she designed these pieces-they are for a fashion forward woman, who is financially savvy, but values quality and craftmanship often overlooked in today’s jewelry market. Pictures don’t do these pieces justice-they are truly bold statement pieces meant to be worn and cherished!

Maharajah’s Jewels launch on the Shopping Channel on Saturday, May 12th! Indulge in quality, wearability and style!

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Can you see yourself wearing the Maharajah’s jewels or this type of jewelry? Do you wear statement jewelry? What does your jewelry say about you?

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Treatment Tuesday! My face mapping at Dermalogica

May 8, 2012 – 8:15 pm

Check this out-I had an awesome treatment at Dermalogica today and learned a LOT!

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Mark this in your calendars! Monday, May 7th 2012 deal: ebeauty tote-pinch me please!

May 7, 2012 – 7:59 am

I love a good deal…..but sometimes I wonder-is it just like the old adage, “too good to be true?”

Honestly ladies, if you are able to take advantage of this, you need to. I really have no idea why you wouldn’t. Mark this date down on your calendars-it’s already in mine!

Check this out:

I couldn’t believe this when I saw it….I actually had to read my email again. It’s true.

So here’s the deal:

You get a tote bag full of products including:

-CARGO

-Tan Towel

-Juara

-Perricone MD

-StriVectin-SD

-EF Studios

-Olivella

-100% Pure

-Sibu

Now anyone who knows even just a teeny bit about any of these products KNOWS that these are high end products with $$$ retail prices. In my case, just my 100% Pure eye cream sells for $30.00. That’s on it’s own.

Well the time has come-stop drooling over this picture and the contents of this bag and order one already! You’re dying to know how much, aren’t you…..

The contents of the bag retail for over $350.00 CAD…..but on Monday, May 7th (while quantities last of course), you can get this bag and it’s contents for $30.00.

Yes, I said $30.00. It’s true….

PINCH ME NOW!

Head over to ebeauty.ca to snag yours! They’ll be gone before you know it!

*ebeauty.ca also offers free shipping over $50.00!

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Keeping my brows in check with Annabelle skinny brow liner

May 5, 2012 – 5:09 pm

I think the universe gets more than a good giggle when it looks at my eyebrows. They have NEVER been “right” in my eyes.

Over the years I have many many people pluck, tweeze, wax, and thread them into shape….but they have never quite achieved perfection to me. I have an assortment of tools to help them out:

Unfortunately these tools only work if I USE THEM (*lightbulb*)

Okay so while I WILL leave the shaping to the professionals, I have stumbled upon a product that has helped me on my journey to brow perfection!

Enter Annabelle Skinny Brow liner-an extra precise, retractable AND waterproof brow liner (waterproof? I would never even bother to check if a brow product was waterproof). Let’s take a peek at this:

On one end, there’s product. Enough said right? Well I will mention, this pencil is extremely smooth and soft enough to let you create/fill in those brows but not so tough that your grinding and pulling it along your forehead. I know we have all had that old school eyebrow pencil we love to hate-ADMIT IT!

It’s the other end that really got me interested in this product….check out this pink comb:

I LOVE this because it’s graduated. So I don’t have to reposition or turn the brush-it’s in the perfect spot the entire time. And

that’s it. A couple of quick strokes and I look like I’m born with beautiful brows!

Simply put, the brush has made me love this product!

P.S. Skinny Brow liner comes in Universal Light, Universal Medium, and Universal Dark shades.

What’s the deal with your brows? How do you keep them in tip top shape?

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Marie Natie All-Natural Lip Gloss

May 2, 2012 – 8:18 pm

I am no stranger to lip gloss. I have a lot of it. Lip gloss is probably one of my ‘must-haves’ when it comes to daily makeup. I can skip lipstick, eyeshadow, brow pencil and even blush but I must have gloss. I prefer gloss for several reasons but mainly because it’s much easier to apply-especially if you forgot your mirror which I do often. It’s also more sheer and moisturizing. However, there are some down sides to gloss…my main complaint is that it’s sticky. I hate a sticky gloss-even if the color is FANTASTIC and to-die-for…..if it’s sticky, I’ll pass.

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Taking George’s cream for a spin around the office-and offsite too!

April 27, 2012 – 9:26 pm

I work in an office in an administration capacity. I handle a lot of paper, do a lot of typing, and occasionally talk on the phone. So of course my hands get dry. I have used MANY MANY MANY different types of hand creams. They all seem to work at first (especially when I have a paper cut-OWWWW), but I find many of them leave me wanting more. They’re either too runny, too thick, don’t absorb well, or absorb too fast. Before I know it, I’m dry again and needing to re-apply.

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Biore Girls Night in-hosted by Jill and featuring the Wright Spa!

April 25, 2012 – 10:04 pm

I received an invite from the lovely Jill of @jillojello and Batting a Lash blog fame! The invite said it would be a chance to try out Biore products and receive manicures and pedicures.

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Friday with Lise Watier!

April 21, 2012 – 5:27 pm

A video about the Shoppers Drug Mart Lise Watier event. Wasn’t as big as it was supposed to be (wth Lise Watier?) but I looked awesome after Dushanka worked her magic!