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Inspiring Ideas on How to Use Bobby Pins

Growing up I was always trying to control and tame my curls so I lived with bobby pins in my hair – plain black bobby pins randomly stuck in my hair with no aesthetic value at all. I wish I had seen all the cool and creative ways people are using bobby pins these days […]

November 27th, 2013

Arcade Fire – Reflektor

Arriving just in time for the busy holiday season, Arcade Fire’s latest album Reflektor will help you get through the mad rush up to Christmas. Based out of Montreal, Quebec, this group continues to put out amazing music and their latest album does not disappoint! Produced by James Murphy (of LCD Soundsystem fame) Reflektor […]

November 14th, 2013

Grab Some Glitter for the Upcoming Holiday Season

This time of year when the beautiful colours of fall are starting to fade and the grey drab of winter is hiding around the corner why not glitz up your hair in defiance! Shiny metallic hair accessories are a sure fire way to add shimmer and glamour to your locks. Here are five glitzy accessories […]

November 5th, 2013

Get Ready For Movember!

It’s that time of year again, when our lovely clean shaven men forgo the razor for the month of November for a great cause – Movember. Movember is all about raising funds and awareness for Men’s Health Programs that combat prostate and testicular cancer as well as mental health challenges. Last year over 1 million […]

October 30th, 2013

12 Frightful and Delightful Halloween Nail Designs

Looking to spook up your nails this Halloween? Check out these 12 Halloween nail designs for some inspiration! These amazing designs can be found at: refinery29.c0m shootingfishproject.blogspot.ca rina-alcantara.com mybeautypage.com pimpmynailz.com smashleysparkles.com glitterobsession.com

October 10th, 2013

Hair Typography

While looking through Dezeen I came across an amazing designer who has created hair typography! Monique Goossens is an Amsterdam designer who came up with this typeface using hundreds of strands of hair to shape the letters. “The shapes of the letters are created by forming the hairs into a legible character. The ends of the […]

October 3rd, 2013

Fun Hair Treats

The changing of seasons brings a change in attire and fun new hair accessories! Here are the latest selection of hair treats I’ve been coveting: Lonnie Headband in Hot Tomato, merino wool, $40.00 from Club Monaco Deco-Burst Headband, $22.00 from Anthropologie Print and Shine Bobbi Set, $20.00 from ban.do Double-Up Strap Headband, […]

September 30th, 2013

Spruce Apothecary

During my daily peruse of Remodelista I came across the delightful design aesthetic of Spruce Apothecary. This new shop has been created by Craig Olson and Sean Igo, the design gurus behind my favourite Portand, Oregon store Canoe. Spruce Apothecary is also located in Portland next to the stylish Ace Hotel. Specializing in fragrances […]

September 25th, 2013

Marc Jacobs Enters the World of Cosmetics

Marc Jacobs Beauty is a new line of cosmetics from the fashion superstar himself. As with his fashion, there is a youthful vibrancy to the range of cosmetics with trendy colour combos that cater to a variety of styles. I’m loving the Enamored Hi-Shine Nail Lacquer which comes in some great colours for Fall. […]

September 16th, 2013

King Krule is bigger than his age

I have to admit, I am that annoying person at work who finds an album they love and then proceeds to play it to death until it drives everyone crazy! I can’t help it, I find listening to the right music while working can be very inspiring and motivating and I feed off of that. […]

September 6th, 2013

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