Category Archive: Kiss and Make-Up

50 + Years of Fragrances: Promotion

One of the coolest things about Fritsch Fragrance is that at one time it was probably the most mod store in all of Kitchener Waterloo. When you peek in the window, you can… Continue reading

50 + Years of Fragrances: Factices

Whenever a new fragrance is launched, the press kit usually spends as much time talking up the designer of the perfume bottle as they do about the “nose” who designed the scent. Packaging… Continue reading

50 + Years of Fragrance: Manly Yes!

When I was in K-W for Easter, I stopped by a shop called Fritsch Fragrance. A pharmacy that opened in 1959, it has pretty much operated as a beauty and cosmetics boutique since… Continue reading

Ancient Chinese Secret: Jade Roller

Some say that jade improves circulation. So it stands to reason that if you rolled jade on your face, it would stimulate blood flow, which would help with skin regeneration and create a… Continue reading

Sneak Peek: Butter London No More Waity, Katie Limited Edition Lacquer

Butter London is celebrating the Royal Wedding with it’s new No More Waity, Katie Limited Edition Lacquer. The glitter greige shade is fun and refined and it launches on March 1st (but ladies… Continue reading

Sneak Peek: Anna Sui Double Eye Color

The theme of Anna Sui’s new spring collection is Double Impact. It’s about how every girl has two sides. New launches include two kinds of lip gloss — one sheer, one lacquered. There’s… Continue reading

Red Rover Come Over

I’ve been needing a little shot of colour to cheer up these grey, wintery days. I’ve also been feeling a little nostalgic for late ’80s/early ’90s style things like matte red M.A.C. Viva… Continue reading

All New Review: Yes To Carrots C How to Shower Carrot Rich Shower Gel

The Twitterati were all abuzz when the Yes To Carrots collection came to Canada last summer (it was previously one of those products friends would ask me to bring back from cross border… Continue reading

All New Review: L’Oréal Magic Smooth Soufflé Makeup

The folks at L’Oréal Paris were kind enough to send an advanced sample of the new Magic Smooth Soufflé Makeup, $20. So I gave it a spin. I like it’s light, mousse-y texture… Continue reading

All New Review: L’Oréal Infallible Stars Never Fail Lipcolour

The folks at L’Oréal sent me a few samples of the Infallible Stars Never Fail Lipcolour, $14. It’s a two step lipstick involving a shimmery basecoat and and a vitamin E infused conditioner.… Continue reading

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