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 […]
Lolly Clothing – MMV Giveaway for a Fringe Scarf
Spring forward with Lolly Clothing. Based in LA, but with an online store accessible by Canadians, Lolly clothing wants to bring the Californian sunshine up to us in Vancouver.
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 […]