They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but in this case it is worth a thousand nightmares and just as many lost appetites (so sorry!). There is nothing like a photo of Courtney Love’s face (in case you couldn’t tell), to make you feel that everything in your life truly isn’t so bad. Go on, enjoy your Friday and know that things could be much, much worse.
Photo Credits: www.dlisted.com
So, if you work around Toronto’s Financial District, you might still be able to participate in Jergens event that ends March 4th. Bring one empty bottle of lotion of any brand to the concourse level of Brookfield Place (161 Bay St.), fill out a quick survey, and get one of the three full-sized bottles of Jergens Naturals for free! A quick tour around a box is also mandatory, but you’ll be done before you finish your eye-roll. And while you’re at it, grab a free cup of java at the nearby McDonalds. Freebies at lunch? I am definitely loving it!
Photo Credits: Jergens
It was announced yesterday that Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper are the newest faces of MAC’s Viva Glam campaign. The “From Our Lips” campaign will launch on February 25, 2010 featuring the MAC Viva Glam Gaga Lipstick and Viva Glam Cyndi Lipstick, $14 each, will be available in North America on March 18 and globally throughout the month with 100 percent of the proceeds being donated to the MAC AIDS Fund, according to WWD. Lady Gaga seems like the right choice for the campaign, since previous ads featured heavily made up singers/celebrities. I think it’s right up her alley. Very curious to see the palettes!
Photo Credits: Celebrity Paradise
Sarah Jessica Parker is launching another perfume, called SJP NYC, based on her most famous character – Carrie Bradshaw. I do love me some SJP, but I have never been a fan of celebrity fragrances, and feel that I won’t love this one either. Although maybe I should wait until it’s released before I judge. According to WWD, “the scent, a fruity floral by Parker and Firmenich’s Honorine Blanc, has top notes of Italian mandarin, white osmanthus and wild red strawberries; a heart of gardenia, honeysuckle, mimosa and red rose damascenia, and a drydown of sandalwood, vanilla absolute, rum flavor and creamy musks”. Hmm, floral scents? The only one that I actually love is Flowerbomb by Viktor&Rolf.
The bottle was also designed with Carrie in mind, meant to reflect “whimsy, fun and joie de vivre” of her closet. Do not love. For some reason, the bottle screams “Ed Hardy Reject” to me, and does not at all remind me of Carrie. Sigh. The fragrance will be available at Macy’s stores in February, and will launch worldwide in May (just in time for the release of the second Sex and The City movie). Do you want to smell like Carrie Bradshaw? Are you loving the packaging? Let me know!
Photo Credits: www.wwd.com
This week Al and I attended a stylish soiree, thrown by Extreme Fitness and sponsored by Glow Magazine, Woman.ca, French Connection, Lacoste, Blowfish Sushi, Dermalogica, Tony Chaar Salon, and a few others. What sold us on this party was the promise of free cocktails and free sushi (What? I blame the economy and my shopping addiction). Cocktails we got, sushi not so much. With Blowfish Sushi as one of the sponsors, I’d assume that we’d at least see a few trays of yummy deliciousness passed around (saw two trays all night). I understand that it was a fitness party, but was it implied that fit people don’t eat?! We were so hungry, that when I found a girl with a tray of seaweed wrapped carrots, rice, and lettuce (is that even food?!), I grabbed one for myself and one for Al and carried it triumphantly upstairs. I almost had to fight the starving women off me, with many inquiring where or where had I obtained that precious piece of something edible.
With the gripe out of the way, I must admit that the rest of the party was a blast! Hair and makeup makeovers, eyelash extensions, oxygen bar, and skin care consultations! Gift bags, French Connection styling competition, jumping models of Lacoste, DJ Chris La Roque on the turntables…so many things to see and do! Great time was had by all. And I guess the free flowing alcohol made most of us forget about the lack of food!
On a side note, this being a fitness party and all, I finally signed up for a gym membership! Hooray! Last time I had one, I used it maybe 10 times (in 2 years). But am positive that this time will be different! I can just feel it!
More photos after the jump!
If you use Estée Lauder products, then you should check out Holt Renfrew’s gift with purchase this month (September 11-20, 2009)!
Yours with any purchase of $55 or more, the gift includes:
Photo Credits: Holt Renfrew
This time Lancome counters at Holts are giving away personalized makeup sets, with a purchase of $50 or more! Gift bags include the following choices:
Warm Look
• COLOR DESIGN® Sensational Effects Lip Colour
• COLOR FEVER® Sensual Vibrant Lip Colour
• OMBRE ABSOLUETM Radiant Smoothing Eye Shadow Quad
Cool Look
• COLOR DESIGN® Sensational Effects Lip Colour
• LE ROUGE ABSOLUTM Reshaping & Replenishing Lip Colour SPF 15
• OMBRE ABSOLUETM Radiant Smoothing Eye Shadow Quad
Your Gift Will Also Include:
• ABSOLUE PREMIUM® Absolute Replenishing Cream
• GÉNIFIQUETM Youth Activating Concentrate
• DÉFINICILSTM High Definition Mascara in Black
• Lancôme Signature Travel Cosmetic Case
This gift looks quite promising! And the travel case looks super cute! The promotion ends this Friday!
The models in this Peter Lindbergh Harper’s Bazaar photo-shoot definitely look fantastic without makeup. Bazaar never claimed that there was no retouching to these photos, just “minimal” retouching. So do you buy it? Is this what Amber Valetta looks like in the morning? If so, then we all have something to aspire to.
Finally, finally, finally! Seems like more and more of my favorite US stores are slowly, but surely making their way to Canada! Last year, I was delighted to find out that a Bath and Body Works store opened up in Yorkdale! Now, we also have a location downtown, at Eaton Centre! If that’s not reason enough to jump for joy, then this little incentive should be!
Till August 12, go out and get a Signature Collection Body Care or Home Fragrance item for Free* (with this coupon and any $15 purchase). This is a perfect offer for those unfamiliar with this totally amazing store! Don’t confuse it with the Body Shop; even though they sorta look and sound the same, Bath and Body Works is way better! I’ve been a huge fan of their lotions for years. The smells, and the way they make my skin all soft and touchable…Mmmm! My favorite is Cucumber Melon! Just go out there and try them! All of them!
*This offer is only valid at the Toronto Eaton Centre and Calgary’s Market Mall.
Don’t miss out on this awesome offer! 5 Free Samples of your choice with any online order from Sephora! Only through August 4th!
The other day, I was very lucky to have been invited to a preview event for Schwarzkopf’s new organic-based hairproduct line ESSENSITY. I was pampered, had my hair washed and styled, got a goodie bag full of customized hair/makeup products from Schwarzkopf and Yves Rocher, coupons for haircolour, a little makeover and a photoshoot. All free! Sounds amazing? Well it was! And luckily for you and your girlfriends, this event will be available to the rest of the gals in Toronto, starting August 10th! All you have to do is make an appointment here! You even get to pick your preferred salon location! If that’s not awesome, then I don’t know what is!
And this is not all, once you make this FREE appointment for yourself and your BFF, you will automatically be entered into the ESSENSITY contest! The grand prize is ESSENSITY colour, cut and style, followed by a luxury limo service to an exquisite fine dinner experience for you and 3 of your girlfriends!!! It also includes grand ESSENSITY gift bags and more. And judging by the regular gift bags, the grand ones are promising to be fabulous!
I loved the way my hair felt after the treatment, now you can judge it for yourself!
There are 5 salons in the city that are participating in the ESSENSITY promotion, running August through October:
Solo Bace 416-962-4250 (stylist Judy was amazing!)
Afif Salon Hair and Beauty 416-488-2161
Vandertol Salon and Spa 416-440-0572
Enrico Salon and Spa 416-482-8055
Tony Chaar Salon 416-920-9965
Go to www.essensityandthecity.ca to make your appointments and learn more about the natural, organic-based, delicious-smelling ESSENSITY line from Schwarzkopf.
ESSENSITY Line
My goodie bag included Couleurs Nature Bronzer and Plumping Lipgloss from Yves Rocher, Brushing Elixir and Moisturizing Shampoo from ESSENSITY, 20% Off ESSENSITY Colour Service at Solo Bace, and Arthur’s Smoothie coupons.
Click for more pics from the event!
Nowadays, it’s never surprising to see a celebrity fronting a beauty campaign for a big brand, so obviously I wasn’t shocked to see so many hot celeb guys’ pics at the duty free shop in London. What surprised me, however, is that most of those guys are on my Freebie 5 (or very close runner ups)! Coincidence? I think not! Definitely made my layover much more enjoyable! Have a look at these awesome ads and the gorgeous gentlemen in them. Beautiful, aren’t they?
My future hubby Clive Owen for Lancome. Hypnotising!
Click to see more hot ads!
Can’t wait to smell the new YSL cologne – La Nuit de L’Homme! Gaspar Noe’s steamy 20 second film is all about seduction and naughtiness…and Vincent Cassel is the perfect man for the job. Le sigh…
Clinique Makeup Bag Event
If you love Clinique and freebies as much as I do, then head on over to your closest Clinique counter at The Bay! From May 21st to May 27th, get one of the Clinique consultants to assess your makeup bag to see whether you are a Makeup Fan or Fanatic and either way, you’ll be walking away with a free mini bag and a lipgloss/mascara combo to stash in your bag. All you need to do is show up, get a free consultation, buy any Clinique product (no minimum purchase necessary) and get your freebies! Easy, breesy, beautiful!
Photo credit: www.thebay.com
Going to Europe for the third time in a row! This time my itinerary includes London, Paris, Krakow, Zakopane, and Almaty! It’s coming up so soon and I am way too excited! And for a shopoholic such as myself, one of the most exciting things about going away is…packing and deciding what to bring!
This year’s trip will definitely be a test of my packing skills. Thing is…I am going for 3 weeks, and all I am allowed to bring is a carry-on size luggage (20 kg) and a large shoulder bag. Some (Al and Mar) would say that it’s an impossible task, others (myself) would call it a challenge! I’ve been able to make ends meet with such a modest luggage allowance for the past 2 years, but that was only for 2 week-long trips…not 3! One extra week of clothes might break this proverbial camel’s back. Let’s see, shall we?
So this WIW (What I’m Wearing) features items that I am planning to bring to Krakow, Poland. I’ve never been to Poland, but for some reason, I keep thinking florals, wavy/braidy/hippy hair and red lips. Thus, the set below, which features all of the above. I wonder how the old cobblestone streets of Krakow would feel under these naughty YSL cage shoes?
Items featured in this set
Dress: Forever 21
Shoes: YSL
Bag: Miu Miu
Make up: Clinique
