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15 Sugar Scrubs for Gorgeous Summer Skin

Using sugar scrubs is pretty much essential as we head into the summer months. The winter has left our skin dry and even a little rough, so it’s time we make way for smooth and silky skin. The best way...

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8 super easy bun hairstyles

I’m kinda, sorta obsessed with bun hairstyles. Why? Because they look best with second (or third!) day hair, they’re SUPER easy to do, and they compliment pretty much everything. In my opinion, anyway....

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7 Beauty Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making (and How to Fix Them)

When it comes to makeup and beauty tips, we’re inundated with information, which can be really overwhelming. Are you using the right foundation for your skin type? When should you throw away your...

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How to contour your nose properly

Whether you were blessed with a big nose, a small nose, a crooked nose, a bulbous nose, or a flat nose, you don’t need to suffer through the pain and expense of a nose job to make your face look more...

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Affordable Workout Clothes: Where to Shop and What to Buy

If you’re like me, fitness is pretty central to your life. Whether it’s hot yoga, spin class, an outdoor run, or weight training, workouts take up a big chunk of my week. I think that’s becoming the...

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18 different ways to style bangs (tutorials included!)

Shortly after my husband and I were married, I made the decision to cut bangs. I had been flirting with the idea for YEARS, and while I was driving home from work one afternoon, I made a...

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Summer Fashion: The Best Swimsuits for Every Body Type

I am a self-proclaimed swimsuit fanatic. Whenever I see a swimsuit I like, it lands right in my shopping bag. I’m hopelessly drawn to all the different silhouettes, patterns and colours – I can never...

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10 tips to teach you how to get humid-resistant straight hair

I don’t know about you, but I was not blessed with model-perfect hair. It’s not straight, it’s not curly, it doesn’t respond well to humidity, and it looks absolutely disgusting if I don’t wash it...

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Sexy and Seductive: 12 Summer Fragrances We Love

I’ve never been much of a perfume girl. Until a couple of years ago, it would pretty much remind me only of my great aunt who doused herself in way too much of her questionable fragrance, or that...

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The Best Eyeliner for Your Waterline: Top 10 Picks of 2016

My relationship with eyeliner has been, let’s say, interesting. When I first started dabbling in makeup, it was the only product I wore. Yeah, seriously. No mascara, just eyeliner, and with naturally...

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10 healthy, filling snacks that promote weight loss

As you may or may not have noticed, I’ve been on a bit of a health kick lately. Not only have I been trying to get back into a regular exercise routine, but I’ve also been trying to get the body of a...

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7 fantastic tutorials to teach you how to apply eyeliner properly

Do you know what I suck at? Eyeliner. I don’t know which type to buy, I don’t know which color works best, and I certainly don’t know how to apply it, but thanks to these FANTASTIC tutorials I found on...

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The Best Waterproof Mascaras: 10 Brands We Love

I went to my first wedding of the season this past weekend. It was magical, romantic, beautiful, and reminded me of one essential tidbit: When it comes to weddings, waterproof mascara is a must. Here’s...

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10 tutorials to teach you how to make your mom ponytail more stylish

Every once in a while, when I wake up on the right side of the bed (and don’t have a wine headache), I take the time to make myself look good in the morning. I might play around with my makeup to make...

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Heatless Curls That Last: 10 Looks We Love

Perfectly curled hair is the dream. It’s always in style and looks just right on all hair colours, types, and lengths. Images of celebs, bloggers and models with tousled waves and voluminous curls have...

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The Busy Mom’s Guide to Summer Accessories

I grew up wearing school uniform, which was fabulous on so many levels, particularly during my teenage years. I never had to agonize over what to wear each morning, I didn’t feel inferior to my...

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10 DIY Makeup Removers That Work

After a long day, or an ever longer night, usually all I want to do is put on my pjs and jump into bed. You too? Taking off your makeup can seem like a huge chore some nights, but it’s really important...

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14 fabulous tricks to teach you how to get beach waves

  For the last week, I’ve spent a ridiculous amount of time watching YouTube tutorials, talking to my hair stylist, visiting my local beauty store, and practicing how to get beach waves for summer. I...

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How to Contour Your Face Correctly: A Step-By-Step Guide

While I’ve got all kinds of face-slimming secrets up my sleeve to help add a bit of definition to my round cheeks, contour is something that took me AGES to master. I always started off with great...

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How to Curl Your Hair with a Curling Wand In 5 Easy Steps!

When it comes to learning how to curl your hair, there are multiple ways to go about it. I remember my first foray into hair-curling like it was yesterday. I was at my grandma’s house and she used...

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