Gosh Nail Lacquer – Core Colours Spring 2012

GOSH Cosmetics, the Denmark-based beauty brand that has become a sensation in Canada and 73 countries around the world, introduces 20 new core items to its Canadian line-up in February 2012. Kiss-proof pouts, multi-purpose pigments, smoky eyes and lashes that are sure to impress are all possible with this core assortment that features new ways to achieve fantastic beauty […]

Weekend Brunch Series – Cafe Media (556 Beatty Street)

The neighbouring sister restaurant to Chambar, Cafe Medina, is arguably one of Vancouver’s most popular weekend brunch spots.  Line-ups 10 – 20 people deep are usually seen outside the small establishment on the weekends.  Because I live downtown, I was able to write my name down on the list, walk back to my apartment, and […]

Quo 90° Mascara

I tried a new mascara today from Quo, the in-house beauty brand from Shoppers Drug Mart.  It’s not so much the formula of the product that I found innovative, but the wand, which bends to a 90 degree angle. From reading other beauty blogs, I’ve seen professional make-up artists bend disposable mascara wands because the […]

Vancouver Designer Spotlight: Chantale Jewelry Designs

Chantale Walker is a Vancouver-based jewelry designer who started making jewelry over 10 years ago.  I recently came across her jewelry at Violet Hill Boutique in Steveston (in Richmond) and purchased the Rock Solid Nicole Necklace ($89) for myself.  The focal point of the necklace is a chunky amethyst quartz crystal, partially dipped in 14kt […]

Waves Coffee – $2 Matcha Tea Latte Promotion

The Canadian coffee chain Waves Coffee is having a $2 Matcha Tea Latte Promotion. “Crushed whole leaf, Japanese Green Tea and steamed milk make the perfect antioxidant-rich drink for a health conscious Waves goer.” I am very happy about this because Matcha Tea Lattes is my usual coffee shop drink of choice!  The sign didn’t specify […]