This month: long-lasting makeup, a game-changing smartphone camera trick, five excellent books and our latest binge-watchable series! MAKEUP Lipsense My personal stylist friend Lisa is now a Senegence distributor (they make Lipsense) and she offered me the chance to try out this long-lasting (4-18 hour) lip colour (also waterproof, smudgeproof, kiss-proof, gluten-free, wax-free, lead-free, cruelty-free […] Read more…
Depression:The Comedy – A Tale of Perseverance is a mental health memoir – a funny book about sadness, if you will – written by comedian Jessica Holmes. In a nutshell: if you have ever suffered from depression, or known someone who has (I think I just covered everyone there) then you should read this book. […] Read more…
Today is the launch of JH x MA ADORNED, a collaboration between TV personality Jillian Harris and Canadian jeweler Melanie Auld. I’ve had the opportunity to interview Jillian Harris a couple of times, and really enjoy her open, honest personality – she actually just announced her second pregnancy on Instagram last night! I also really […] Read more…
Please click book titles for more information or to purchase. Affiliate links help keep me continue to make book recommendations! BOOKS I have seven great titles to recommend this month! Let Me Lie by Clare Mackintosh Two years ago, Tom and Caroline Johnson committed suicide, one seemingly unable to live without the other. […] Read more…
Jennifer Reid is a busy blogger (A Woman Like You) and mom of four transplanted from Canada to Nashville…oh, and she’s married to music star Johnny Reid! (Her blog takes its name from one of his songs!) I love Jennifer’s writing, and after rereading many of her posts before this interview I told her I […] Read more…
Five years ago I interviewed Arisa Cox just as the very first season of Big Brother Canada was launching. Time flies, and Arisa has recently resumed her hosting duties for Season 6. I was happy to get a chance to catch up with this busy wife, mom and TV personality! What have been your most memorable […] Read more…
Last summer I had the pleasure of visiting London, England with two friends to celebrate a special birthday. While there, I was also conducting research for my latest magazine article, a piece for Today’s Bride with tips for a royal-themed honeymoon in England – but most of the advice could be applied to any trip! […] Read more…
I have been a magazine junkie pretty much since I started reading, and now I read over a dozen titles each month on my Texture app: fashion, beauty, home and decor, entertainment – I love them all, though I have a particular interest in celebrity interviews. Today I’m sharing some quotes from stars that have […] Read more…
Okay, friends: I have a pile of really good books and movies to recommend to you today…plus one of my favourite Christmas gifts ever! BOOKS Lie To Me by J.T. Ellison They built a life on lies Sutton and Ethan Montclair’s idyllic life is not as it appears. They seem made for each other, but […] Read more…
I’ve written before about the importance of taking a sick day when you need one (I just did it last week, to tell you the truth; nobody wanted those germs), and despite being high-profile, many stars don’t hesitate to take care of themselves when necessary too. As much as we try to prevent common illnesses […] Read more…