My longtime readers know that I’ve been self-conscious of my skin ever since the acne days of the early- to mid-nineties (even long after the acne disappeared). I’m always on the hunt for products that could help improve the tone and texture of my skin (especially the fine lines that keep appearing out of nowhere), […] Read more…
Disclosure: This product was not a blog freebie; I’m a happy paying customer. It’s too bad I feel the need to state that up front, because hopefully my readers know that I tell the truth about a product either way, but for some this may make my opinion more legit. However, if Jamberry wants to […] Read more…
My afternoon at Euphoria Wellness Spa in Peterborough was pure luxury. (All photos courtesy Euphoria Wellness Spa) Upon arrival in the reception area, I was checked in and whisked off to the change room where I was provided with a cozy spa robe and sandals and invited to use the sauna and steam room before […] Read more…
In “At Home with Madame Chic”, Jennifer Scott continues to share the wisdom she gleaned as a foreign exchange student from her Parisian hostess. Though I haven’t yet read her first book, “Lessons From Madame Chic: 20 Stylish Secrets I Learned While Living in Paris”, it was a huge success, and my own mother got […] Read more…
This past weekend I had the opportunity to check out Fashion Saturday at World Mastercard Fashion Week in Toronto. My sister-in-law and I hit the road for a fairly smooth drive into the big city, though the Don Valley Parkway was closed for maintenance, and anyone who lives outside the downtown will understand how that […] Read more…
I’m very excited to be attending World Mastercard Fashion Week’s “Fashion Saturday” on October 25th in Toronto…though I have to say I’m a bit nervous about what to wear! The Spring 2015 collections will be on the runway all week long, but “Fashion Saturday” is a bit different, giving the public an inside look at […] Read more…
When I went behind-the-scenes at ET Canada this past summer, host Cheryl Hickey shared a secret with me that I had to keep: she was developing a line of products! Now that the official launch has taken place and I’m free to share, here’s what Cheryl told me (while in the makeup chair, on her […] Read more…
I’m thrilled to say that I have two articles in the April issue of Parents Canada. The first is all about skin conditions that affect women who are expecting (e.g. stretch marks, acne, melasma), and what safe solutions they can turn to while they’re pregnant (with thanks to dermatologist Dr. Shannon Humphrey for her expertise!) […] Read more…
I just finished rereading another gem from my bookshelf: The EveryGirl’s Guide To Life by television reporter Maria Menounos (you may know her from ExtraTV, or her time on Access Hollywood, Today, or Entertainment Tonight). In her book, Maria covers a huge range of topics, from decorating and organization (this gal could give me a […] Read more…
I receive a LOT of press releases and information from PR reps every day, and the correspondence really has to stand out just to get me to read it, let alone respond with interest. When information on Pretty In Pink Spa Studio in Oakville hit my inbox, I was intrigued. It was titled “Spending time […] Read more…