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10 Questions for Linda Stephenson, CEO

Posted on 2016/10/18 by Carly Brown

You may not recognize Linda Stephenson, but you better bet she’s been behind the scenes of some of your favourite beauty brands. She’s been working hard on her line, Mèreadesso and was kind enough to answer some of my burning questions. 1. … Continue reading →

Hair Slinky

Posted on 2016/09/20 by Carly Brown

All my life I’ve been pretty picky about my hair elastics. I tend to stick towards thin, all black elastics that come in packs of 100 because let’s be honest, those suckers get lost. I was sent 5 Hair Slinky … Continue reading →

Summer Habits to Keep

Posted on 2016/09/19 by Carly Brown

Summer is basically over (insert crying, hyperventilating emoji here), but that doesn’t mean your old summer habits have to die hard. Here are a couple practices to keep up in your fall routine. Exfoliate Now, I’m not saying that you … Continue reading →

Quo Fall 2016 Collection

Posted on 2016/09/14 by Carly Brown

With the warm summer nights coming to an end, it’s time for the fall collections to make their debut. I always welcome fall with open arms, I even had my first sip of PSL (hate on haters!) last week. Quo’s Limited-Edition … Continue reading →

Live Clean Mens

Posted on 2016/09/07 by Carly Brown

When these bad boys landed on my doorstep, I wasn’t sure who I’d be able to rope into testing them out. Don’t worry I’m still totally planning to die alone, I convinced my cousin’s boyfriend to be my lab rat. … Continue reading →

Back 2 School

Posted on 2016/09/06 by Carly Brown

It’s funny that we always seem to align resolutions with the start of a new year. I can remember being very confused as a child when my mother tried to explain to me that school starts in September, but the … Continue reading →

Esqido Lashes

Posted on 2016/08/31 by Carly Brown

If I told you that applying false lashes is amongst my top ten fears you’d probably laugh, right? Well I might be exaggerating, but in my 27 years I’ve never really perfectly the art. So imagine my surprise when Esqido … Continue reading →

Blynqe Cosmetics

Posted on 2016/08/10 by Carly Brown

Do you dream of a lipstick that has the staying power of a stain but without the heavy feel? Yeah, i figured! I had the chance to try out 3 liquid lipsticks from an awesome Canadian brand, Blynqe. Hailing from BC, this … Continue reading →

Quo by Orly Breathable Treatment + Color

Posted on 2016/08/08 by Carly Brown

Painting my nails is probably the bane of my existence. I’m the type of girl who can file and shape my nails beautifully, paint in the lines, and then 30 seconds later my nails are completely ruined because I get … Continue reading →

Waxon Waxbar

Posted on 2016/08/02 by Carly Brown

Summer is in full swing, which means hair removal is a serious thing on my mind. I had the opportunity try a couple services at Waxon Waxbar, a full service wax bar for both ladies and gents.Originally I was just … Continue reading →

Vichy Normaderm

Posted on 2016/08/01 by Carly Brown

Summertime is probably my favourite time of year, not only because the weather is warm but also because it tends to be the only time of year my skin actually clears up. However much time I spend on the beach, … Continue reading →

Duckish DIY Pedicure Kit

Posted on 2016/07/29 by Carly Brown

Maybe you’re having a rough day, or you just have rough feet. Duckish has created the cutest (not to mention customizable) DIY Pedicure Kit, so you can pamper your feet on your own schedule. This all-natural brand boasts Canadian roots, and … Continue reading →

Medulla Festival Fun

Posted on 2016/07/27 by Carly Brown

Craving colour without commitment? Medulla and Mendocino hooked me up with an amazing festival makeover a few weeks ago. I was transformed into a gothic Gwen Stefani princess, complete with badass rhinestone eyebrow bling. Not only was i lucky enough … Continue reading →

Mascara Monday: Tarteist Lash Paint Mascara

Posted on 2016/07/25 by Carly Brown

Nothing puts more pep in my step like a brand spankin’ new mascara. A few weeks ago I was invited to check out Gen Beauty, and snagged Tarte Tarteist Lash Paint Mascara in my goody bag.This was actually my first … Continue reading →