The Purist
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Ocean Cleansing Mudd and White Algae to the Rescue!
After a long flight from Toronto to Dallas, my skin was freaking out. Topical blemish treatments stopped working. Was this stress-induced acne? I had to try something new. Enter: Ocean, Sun, Earth and Atmosphere. Or OSEA (Oh-SEE-uh) for short. This brand caught my eye due to a) their minimalist pretty packaging and b) their natural,…
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The Pursuit of Happiness
Searching for happiness in a world obsessed with image can be daunting. And sometimes, destructive. Just like Alice, I found myself chasing a white rabbit through an illogical reflection of reality. So many twists and turns! So many hopes dashed. I withdrew deep inside myself to reflect. The ‘white rabbit’ in my story is, of…
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Charlotte Tilbury: Luxury, Cruelty Free AND Vegan?
Glamorous Makeup for the Cruelty-Free Vegan Beauty Lover All Hail Charlotte Tilbury! As you may know, Charlotte Tilbury is one of the very few luxury makeup and skincare lines that is cruelty-free! (The company does not conduct or require animal testing in any part of their makeup production. And they do not sell in China…
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Visiting the Premier Holistic Beauty Expo
Queen West was host to Toronto’s very first Holistic Beauty Expo. We stopped by to sample what was new, learn about holistic whole-body health, and see what it takes to become a green beauty guru. Green and holistic beauty brands pride themselves on the integrity of their ingredients. And there really is a science to…
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Break All The Rules, Featuring Angela Roi
Don’t Like the Rules? Then Write Your Own! Back when I was a fashion student, it seemed like everything I loved was taboo: under 5’9? ‘You should stick to all black to look taller.’ Curvy physique? ‘Make sure you don’t wear horizontal stripes! Think fashion should be ethical?’ *insert evil Disney villain laughter*. Studying and…
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6 Tips to Always Look Expensive
Building a wardrobe has to be one of my favourite pastimes. My only dilemma? I’m not a millionaire. I know this may sound a little taboo, but I’m not a huge fan of fast fashion. Many of the clothing items from these lines cut corners in production, and it shows in the final product. Awkward…
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Trying out Pixi Products
The cruelty-free drugstore brand finally comes to Canada. Pixi is such a cute brand! Not only are they cruelty-free, but the packaging is adorable and the pricing is accessible. However, up until recently, it’s been difficult to find Pixi products in Canada. The other day I was doing my weekly peruse through Shoppers and stopped…
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May Lindstrom Skin Consultation: The Problem Solver, The Jasmine Garden & The Pendulum Potion
Curious about which item in the May Lindstrom Skin line would be best suited for my needs, I booked a consultation with Elli while she was visiting the Detox Market! In this video, I’ll discuss why I purchased The Problem Solver mask and the Jasmine Garden skin mist! Plus, I’ll briefly touch on what I…
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100% Pure Mini Haul: Organic Purist, Red Wine Resveratol Scrub + Mask & More
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Weekend Rituals with May Lindstrom and 100% Pure
Stress Release, Long Soaks and Decadent Skin Treatments Your personal rituals reveal a lot about you. For me, weekends rituals are all about indulgence. Long bubble baths, mimosas at brunch, pedicures and snuggling with my cat. (Ok, I snuggle with my cat everyday. But weekend morning are especially cozy and lazy.) Although my weekend schedule…
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Suffering with Dry, Dehydrated Skin or Chronically Dry Eyes?
Dry or Dehydrated Skin? Both?? It’s Probably Affecting More Than Just Your Face. Full disclosure: I didn’t even realize there was a difference between dry skin and dehydrated skin until this past winter. Further disclosure: I’m embarrassed to say… I was dealing with both. Between accepting a new position at work, taking blogging & YouTube’ing…
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Back To Black: Featuring Stella McCartney
My odds are stacked. I’ll go back to black… Everyone loves a classic all-black outfit. It’s timeless, chic, and flattering. Everyone should have one of these in their closet that they can rely on to feel good in. Is your little-black-number a fitted dress? Black jeans and a tee? A pencil skirt paired with a…