Posing Wall: Meet Shannon

Hello there! My name is Shannon and I’m a 3rd year co-op student from the University of Waterloo studying Fine Arts, Business, and Digital Arts Communication. After I finish my degree, I would ideally like to start working as a Curatorial Assistant in an art gallery. Other creative fields that interest me are UX design, product development, and digital marketing.  I’m doing my co-op here...

Summer Beauty Trend Alert: 5 Ways To Wear Brights

If the spring runways and summer beauty collections are anything to go by, we're in for a bright summer! Bold shades of blue, pink, teal and purple are some of the hottest beauty trends to jump on for the upcoming season.

Understandably, most people shy away from brights. It's easy to get shadow-happy and go a bit too far, making you look like you've just stepped out of a time machine...

Wedding Wednesday: 3 Simple DIY Hair and Makeup Tutorials for Brides

For those brides who are looking to stay on budget, skipping the pro makeup application and hair styling can be a great idea. Well, at first. Until the big day comes and you've suddenly remembered that when it comes to doing hair, you have the motor skills of a toddler.  

Well, never fear. We found three deceptively simple hair styles and beauty looks that you can totally DIY without...

Face of the Month: Jennifer Lawrence in 'No Makeup' Makeup

Jennifer Lawrence is a beautiful sunshine goddess and I want to bask in her glory. 

Too much? Did I go too far? 

Sorry, that got away on me. It's just that I cannot get over how good she looked at the NY premiere of The Great Gatsby. 


I'm not sure how she managed to pull this off. How is it possible to look even better without makeup? I suspect some sort of magic. 

JLaw...

Postcard from Naples, Florida

Like so many Canadians, I escaped to Florida this year to flee the cold. I don't know about the rest of Canada, but Toronto's winter felt never-ending and spring has been more than fashionably late. So, late one April evening, I found a deal and booked a one week air and hotel package at a Hyatt resort somewhere between Naples and Fort Meyers.  I justified the trip as a babymoon for...

Tip Tuesday: DIY Quickie - Simple Scarf Organizer

When the weather is transitioning (the days warmer and the nights a little chilly), a great scarf can be your new BFF. They're easy to tote throughout the day and come evening, they make an excellent makeshift wrap/jacket. Plus, a fabulous and colourful scarf is an easy addition to a neutral outfit. 

Scarves and I have been best buds for a little while now and I...

Review of the Week: Lip Gloss (May 6-12)

In the immortal words of Lil' Mama, "My lip gloss is cool, my lip gloss be poppin’, I’m standin’ at my locker and all the boys keep stoppin’". Oh Lil' Mama, how right you were. In case you've forgotten these wise words or perhaps you need to be introduced to them, here you go: 

 
So obviously, lip glossin' is a big deal. Which is why we made this week's...

Review of the Week: Mom & Baby (+ enter to win a $50 prize pack!)

Here at CA, we <3 our moms, which is why we have a special Review of the Week! Not only do you have the regular beauty-themed review and prize up for grabs, but in honour of Mother's Day, we're running a Mom and Baby Review of the Week. When you review any product within the Mom & Baby category you'll automatically be entered to win a deluxe prize pack to spoil mom (or...

We Love Fridays: 5 DIY Projects For This Weekend

Spring makes me want to get crafty! I think it's because the flowers are blooming and I feel the need to get in on all that creation. This weekend is set to be gawwwgeous, so I think it's the perfect opportunity to get out in the sun (perhaps on a supa cool pimped out patio?) and get DIY'ing. 

I found 5 simple projects for you to tackle on the weekend. They're not too...