mercurysmile
Member Since: July 13, 2010Reviews
Carmex® Classic Lip Balm
My go to balm for the winter. It's really thick so it feels like a barrier against the cold wind when you go outside. The smell is pretty meh but it works really well. This is the balm to use when your lips are cracked and dry.
My go to balm for the winter. It's really thick so it feels like a barrier against the cold wind when you go outside. The smell is pretty meh but it works really well. This is the balm to use when your lips are cracked and dry. -
Softlips® Lip Balm - French Vanilla
Pretty standard lipbalm, I liked that the stick was skinny so you had a more precise application. Softlips smell so amazing though which is why I as drawn to them. The effectiveness was pretty standard, average moisturizing, it's good to use... +
Pretty standard lipbalm, I liked that the stick was skinny so you had a more precise application. Softlips smell so amazing though which is why I as drawn to them. The effectiveness was pretty standard, average moisturizing, it's good to use before your lips are chapped though. I found it didn't really help if my lips were chapped. -
Dixie Mall
I miss this place! I've since moved away but I always loved going to Dixie Mall cause it was great outlet mall shopping. It can be hit and miss because sometimes you don't find anything but when you do find sometimes it's always a good... +
I miss this place! I've since moved away but I always loved going to Dixie Mall cause it was great outlet mall shopping. It can be hit and miss because sometimes you don't find anything but when you do find sometimes it's always a good price.
It's a great place to explore if you've never been.
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Old Navy (Bayers Lake)
This is a great place if you want clothes that you're going to replace in a few months. The quality of their clothes is seriously terrible, it's great for clothes you don't really care about. On the plus side they are also super cheap, I... +
This is a great place if you want clothes that you're going to replace in a few months.
The quality of their clothes is seriously terrible, it's great for clothes you don't really care about. On the plus side they are also super cheap, I replace my wife beaters all the time during their $2 sales. The only item that has really lasted me are their flip flops which I also bought for $2.
Basically you're getting what you pay for. Cheap shirts means you'll get little holes in them within a few washes.
My boyfriend (despite hating the fact there is always clothes on the ground) has had more success then me. He has a few basic sweaters that have manage to hold up decently and he bought a few shorts this past summer that the fabric felt quite sturdy.
I do like their online store, they always have these ridiculous discounts (sometimes miss prices) like khaki pants for $5 or something. Also no problems returning something in store, massive plus since some places treat it like you're trying to rob them when you try and return online stuff despite what their return policy says.
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American Eagle Outfitters
I only shop this place for sales and clearance, otherwise it's a bit pricey. The quality of their clothes is meh, I bought a few of their jeans and it was the only time I've gotten holes in my pants after a year so I was pretty disappointed... +
I only shop this place for sales and clearance, otherwise it's a bit pricey. The quality of their clothes is meh, I bought a few of their jeans and it was the only time I've gotten holes in my pants after a year so I was pretty disappointed considering I had gap jeans I'd been wearing for years, way longer then my ae jeans. Their t-shirts are super soft but as of late I haven't been drawn in by the designs.
I hate how their online store still charges you duty even when their ship out of a warehouse in Canada. They usually have crazy deals or coupon code stacking that sometimes buying online is more worthwhile.
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Winners
I love Winners but it's so hit and miss, sometimes you go in and find a great price on an item and other times you find nothing. It's a great place if you like to shop, not so much if you're an in-and-out type person. This is absolutely... +
I love Winners but it's so hit and miss, sometimes you go in and find a great price on an item and other times you find nothing. It's a great place if you like to shop, not so much if you're an in-and-out type person.
This is absolutely the worst place if you have an addiction to nail polish like me. They always have last season collections for just 6-8 dollars, and I always get my Seche Vite top coat there because it's cheaper then Sally's.
The clothing is usually pretty well sorted so it's quite easy to shop.
Overall I really like Winners but you definitely need the time to look through stuff.
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H&M
i used to live in Mississauga and loved H&M;, I have blazers from there I purchased years ago still going strong! Some of their stuff is very fashion forward but I don't feel like the quality is lost like "trendy" stores. The price can sometimes... +
i used to live in Mississauga and loved H&M;, I have blazers from there I purchased years ago still going strong! Some of their stuff is very fashion forward but I don't feel like the quality is lost like "trendy" stores. The price can sometimes be steep but they always have great sales where I always manage to pick up some pieces. Customer service is pretty standard like in most clothing store, I rarely ask the staff on how something looks so I don't have much to say on it.
I miss this store a lot since moving to Ottawa.
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Claire's Accessories
I thought this store was amazing when I was younger then less so as I got older. Their rings turned my finger black and necklace clasps broke all the time. The worst part was that it isn't even super cheap, the difference in USD and CAD amounts... +
I thought this store was amazing when I was younger then less so as I got older. Their rings turned my finger black and necklace clasps broke all the time. The worst part was that it isn't even super cheap, the difference in USD and CAD amounts always bothered me. The best time to buy stuff is when they're having those sales, you do end up buying more you wanted but since there is so much stuff it isn't hard to find a bunch of stuff you like. I also used to split deals with friends.
Overall it is a cute shop with tons of selection but not really my taste anymore.
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Sephora
This is about the Sephora in Ottawa at Rideau Center. This is the one stop shop for all sorts of makeup, skin care, and fragrance. They carry mid to high end products so don't expect things to be particularly cheap there. The customer service is... +
This is about the Sephora in Ottawa at Rideau Center.
This is the one stop shop for all sorts of makeup, skin care, and fragrance. They carry mid to high end products so don't expect things to be particularly cheap there. The customer service is great, very helpful and attentive but not super pushy when you show interest in a product. Also they aren't snobby at all which is a major bonus, I find the Bay and Sears can tend to ignore me or not offer me good info because I look younger or I'm dressed super casual.
The testers are usually pretty gross but that's not really do to the store. My boyfriend hates the strong perfume smell from all the perfume testers so if you're sensitive to perfumes I would stay away.
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Rock and Republic Blush
I rated the price only as average unless you manage to buy these for $20-$30 in which it's an amazing deal. I picked up the majority of my R&R;collection from Hautelook. I have Call Me, All Nighter, Foreplay, Lust, X-rated. I love all of them... +
I rated the price only as average unless you manage to buy these for $20-$30 in which it's an amazing deal.
I picked up the majority of my R&R;collection from Hautelook. I have Call Me, All Nighter, Foreplay, Lust, X-rated. I love all of them equally and I wish I had them all! The quality of these blushes are amazing, very smooth, easy to blend, very pigmented. Even the matte shade that is very pigmented (x-rated) isn't powdery and still goes on smoothly no patchiness. I find the colors to be very flattering to all skintones, I took a chance on X-rated as it was so cool-toned and thought it might look off on my warm undertone but it just seemed to work.
The size of these blushes are huge! The packing is big and heavy. The amount of product you get is a lot though I doubt I will ever manage to get through these!
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