CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations to Alicia, Cathy, Marga and Christine… You are the winners of February’s “Makeover Monday” contest! Thanks for your comments and tweets. Looking forward to seeing you at the studio…you’re gonna LOVE it! Alicia – “I would love a makeover! I’ve never had one before, and I’m graduating this semester and would love a new look for grad !!” Cathy – “I neeeed a makeover! I’ve never had a makeover and my hair and makeup is quite boring. I’m getting...
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I’m so excited to announce that each week, starting next month, I am giving away one complimentary hair and makeup service to a lucky fan! I’m spreading the Valentine’s Day beauty love! Have you always wanted to shake things up with a new hairstyle or updo? Are you interested in trying a more dramatic makeup look to catch the eye of a special someone? Well, here’s your opportunity to try something different…on the house! Makeover Monday giveaway: Each makeover will be photographed and...
read moreSay “Yes” to Style & Strut
Happy New Year, Friends! Did you hear that Randy Fenoli, Fashion Director at Kleinfeld and Star of the hit TLC show “Say Yes to the Dress” is coming to Vancouver? Yes, that’s right, he will be making his appearance on Sunday, January 22,2012 at Style & Strut, Vancouver’s Premier Bridal Fashion Event, Featuring Randy Fenoli of Say Yes to the Dress http://styleandstrut.com/ AND…did you know that I too will be at the show? That’s right folks, I’ll be on-site providing one-on-one beauty and style...
read more‘Tis the Season to Sparkle!!
I have the best girlfriends EVER!! And with our busy schedules (work, travel, children and training for marathons…) we don’t often get to spend quality time together. That’s why every few months (birthdays, holidays, Saturdays…) my best girls and I get together and treat ourselves to a day of pampering. It’s soooo much fun! No kids, no stress, no mess! Rather than gifts, we thoroughly enjoy the bonding experience! And then came “Beauty…a la mode!”; a day to get primped and celebrate the...
read moreHair’s the Deal…
Goldwell has launched their Holiday Indulgence Shampoo and Conditioner gift sets – YAY!!! Just like the skin, our hair to needs the right type of product to nourish and maximize it’s health depending on it’s condition (normal, dry, color treated, fine and curly…). To achieve the best hair, we need to start with the right shampoo and conditioner. Here are some of my recommendations: Thick, dry or damaged hair - you’ll want to stick to the Rich Repair shampoo and conditioner. This formula is specially designed...
read moreHAPPY “HAUTE”-LOWEEN!!
Nothing says drama like the color black; which is the inspiration of this week’s must-have products! When darkness falls, get your freak on with these killer thirllers! OPI Shatter Nail Polish – Black Shatter (Available Winners!) NARS Eyeshadow – Night Breed (available at Sephora, The Bay and Holt Renfrew) Make Up For Ever – Aqua Black (Available at Sephora) Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick: #49 and #50 (Available at Sephora) Make Up For Ever False lashes – #121 (Available at...
read moreMust-have Monday!
Crème Brule, Crème de Pistache, Almond Coconut Milk and Fresh Fig…sounds delicious, right? Wait until you smell them!!! They are my FAVORITE body butters on the market right now; leaving your body smelling as sweet as candy and super hydrated for hours. The best part is that they come in a set of 4 for only $65 - I wear a different one each day!:) Pop into the Laura Mercier counter at Holt Renfrew and try these luscious lotions on for yourself. Ideal for Christmas gift giving, stocking stuffers or just because! Makeup Artist,...
read moreRockin’ Walk-in: Before & After
Meet my BFF Vittoria; a Park & Recreation Coordinator who is a very active runner, swimmer and yoga enthusiast. About a year ago,Vittoria approached me for some help with her wardrobe and felt it was time to update her look. Here’s how it all went down…. Now as you can see from these before photos, Vittoria is quite tall and lean with broad shoulders. Her outfits are tired and lack luster (contrary to her actual personality!). In going through her closet, I noticed that most of her clothes were ill fitting, bland in...
read moreSara & Hector’s Penticton Paradise
Once upon, a time in a land far far away, a beautiful bride and groom were wed! Set on a mountain top, at the See Ya Later Ranch, the view was spectacular and the mood was joyous as close friends and family gathered to celebrate the union of Sara and Hector… Sara, a native of Vancouver and Hector, born in the Ivory Coast, never would have imagined crossing paths until fait brought them together. 5 years ago, Sara and Hector met in Montreal at Bishop’s University. A friendship began which quickly lead to...
read moreMust-have Monday!
“He who fails to plan, plans to fail!” This proverb is very true…especially when you’re a busy person living in rainy Vancouver. You have two options; ”blame it on the rain”, or get inspired by it! Here are this week’s must-haves… #1) Get organized! Every year I purchase a Gallery Leather & Co.,Inc. daytimer; these are my FAVE! They come in a variety of colors (this year I picked red) and are available at Indigo/Chapters. I could use my Iphone, but I’m old fashioned...
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