As I've been simplifying my wardrobe and life over the past year or two, that mentality has naturally spilled over into my beauty routine. Lately, I've been trying to master a "No Make-Up Make-Up" look and paring down my daily routine, both in length of time required and number of products used. I've managed to trim it down to the products shown below, and am generally done in five minutes flat in the mornings. Scroll down to read about my favourites, and enter the Sephora giveaway …
Archives for October 2014
OTK
One thing I'm often asked by friends is what kinds of pieces I think are worth splurging on. While I've definitely learned to spend way less on clothing and shoes than I used to, I definitely believe that it's smart to invest in higher quality basics that will last rather than replacing each season. A black leather, flat, over-the-knee pair of boots is about as classic as it gets for fall, and these ones from DUO are pretty amazing: not only is the leather quality beautiful, but they also come …
Favourite New Skincare Products
One of first signs that tell me the seasons are changing is when my skin begins to go crazy. I used to have no idea why it reacted so aversely during the winter months, but after a few years of trial and error I've been able to figure out that the root cause for me is usually dryness and lack of consistency with my skincare routine. With that being said, here are a few new (and old) products that I'm starting to use now and looking forward to continue using through the colder months! The …
Vancouver Love with Yellow Pages
One thing I love to do, both online and off, is to connect with individuals and listen to their stories. Recently, I had the unique opportunity to do just that with Yellow Pages, who chose five bloggers across Canada to create authentic and original local stories from real neighbourhoods and real residents for their Shop The Neighbourhood initiative. I was charged with the task of interviewing some of my favourite Vancouver-based small business owners to hear all about their shops, their passion …
Fall Fête
I know I'm speaking for basically the entire North American female population when I say this, but there's something about Autumn that just feels magical. The rich fall foliage, perfectly crisp air, and the way everything seems cozy all combines to make for a pretty special couple of months. So when my talented friend Erin asked if I wanted to be a part of a Fall Picnic shoot she was organizing, of course I said yes! It came together beautifully and I hope it provides inspiration for parties you …