New Year's Eve can give your skin a serious hangover. The drinking, late night eating and sugary desserts don't exactly make for hydrated, smooth and clear skin. With the big night here, we have your comprehensive guide to caring for skin pre- and post December 31st!
In case you are/were living under a rock, the world was in a tizzy last week because we all thought everything was about to end. Like. Forever. Yup, that's right. It was supposed to be the end of days according to the Mayan calender. However, (and you should know this because you are reading this right now) we survived!...
Okay, seems kind of obvious I know, but seriously, candlelight makes everything (and everyone) look better. You can choose different candles sizes to create a mellow or dramatic setting, which all adds to the atmosphere. I like the idea...
Looking chic isn't hard. In fact you could say that it's as easy as one, two, three. Here's my theory: I have a rule of three when it comes to looking fabulous; you need three things: amazing shoes, a flattering and sexy dress and a lip that demands attention.
Sure, we can all drool over Martha Stewart's impeccable spreads and dishes. But actually making them? Um, forget it. And yes, Pinterest does provide us with endless inspirational photos...
It's Christmas Day and I just spent the last 2 1/2 hours gripping the arm of the stranger sitting beside me in a sold-out movie theater. Les Misérables, smash musical based...
While I love my family and getting to spend oh so much time with them over the holidays (seriously, I do), I need some alone time too. When it all becomes a bit much, I like to escape with my favourite television show. Having a marathon with my TV BFFs and some hot tea is blissful when the holidays become stressful (and if you're my...
A trip to the drugstore never ceases to amaze me and always results in me laying down some major cash. However, in my defence, you can find some great products at an equally great price point.
With all of the products that line the walls, it's inevitable that some get lost behind all that...
What's the cutest, funnest and easiest way to spice up a LBD during the winter season? Tights, my friends.
I've recently become obsessed with building a collection of fabulous hosiery. Whether they're patterned, coloured or have some crazy print happening, they've become my go-to...
A homemade gift is always better, isn't it? There's so much time, thought and effort put into them. It's wonderful to know that someone loves you that much! But coming up with good DIY gifts can be a bit tricky, so we rounded up a whole whack of fabulous homemade options for the ones on your...
Amanda Seyfried recently walked the red carpet at the premiere of the much anticipated Les Mis doing an exaggerated, dramatic, thick lined cat eye (below, right) and I was instantly in love. As the party season approaches, I'm labelling this exaggerated cat eye...
When you get asked to come by for a personal mixology lesson at a downtown restaurant and local, you whole heartedly say: 'Yes! A thousand times, yes!'. So obviously when local hot spot Brassaii asked us to do exactly that, we...
With only about a week left until Christmas, I am officially in crunch time shopping mode. It doesn't help that I somehow keep adding people to my list. Nevertheless, I'll admit that my list is pretty hefty and I'm not nearly where I should be. Ah, the joys of procrastination. I'm going to take a guess here and say that...
A moist cake outer shell with warm and gooey chocolate that oozes out? Yes, please and make I'll take three! Here is why I love lava cakes: they combine two delicious desserts in one and while each on it's own is pretty darn good, together it's like a decadent explosion of flavour in your mouth. I rarely actually get the chance...
Alright chicks, first, I need you all to spend a minute looking at Anne Hathaway in this Tom Ford number. Take it all in. You're going to need a while to fully understand what is exactly going on, 'cause this baby is a doozy.
Unless you've been living under a rock, you know that BB creams are one of the biggest beauty products of 2012. Anyone and everyone is releasing a BB cream and we can't get enough of them. Set to...
Sometimes I need a little help getting into the holiday spirit. The looming deadline for Christmas shopping and an overdose on cookies and eggnog make for a very grumpy Alexandra.
To get out of the funk, there is nothing better than some holiday tunes. If you're anything like me, you'll need...
It's that time of the year again. Time to break out a favourite of grandmas and hipsters alike: The Ugly Christmas Sweater. That lovely, itchy knit jumper with the puffy paint, pom poms and maybe a reindeer or two is pretty much an essential during this season. In recent years, the ugly Christmas sweater has had a resurgence in...
I can't be the only person who plays stylist on the bus, right? I love to makeover people, even if it is an imaginary game I play in my head. I especially love to critique celebrities (just read any
You should all know by now that I enjoy sipping a cocktail or two during the holiday season. I'm not picky either, I don't play favourites with my drinks. I'm a fan of wine, beer and have been known to even enjoy a
So apparently, diamonds are a girl's best friend? Well, no offence diamonds, but what about all the colourful eye candy that's out there? Diamonds are pretty and all, but I don't know if there is anything more fun than picking up a fabulous piece of costume jewelry.