Style & Beauty

Golden Globes Style Inspiration

One of the best parts about the Golden Globes is, of course, the fashion and beauty! While most of us probably can't afford the pieces that the celebrities are wearing, or the professionals to help style us, we can definitely still watch the Golden Globes for style inspiration. How to…

How to get the most from your paper bag curls

Paper bag curls are one of my favorite hairstyles! It's such a pretty (and gentle) hairstyle for all kinds of hair lengths. The problem with paper bag curls is that it can take a long time to do it... but then you might only have the curls for a day…

50s-style cocktail dress: outfit of the day

Over the past few years, my biggest wardrobe obsession has been dresses. I just can't get enough! And after all, we need dresses for every occasion. This outfit of the day features a gorgeous cream-colored 50s-style cocktail dress... which is perfect when you want to add an extra touch of…

How to dress for fashion and function in the winter

One of the biggest issues I face in Winnipeg is how to dress for fashion and function in the winter. Our winters are cold and they last for months! It's definitely important to strike a balance between dressing warm and dressing stylishly for this season. Here's how to dress for…

Outfit of the Day: Wine-colored Winter Coat

By now, you all know that I'm loving the oxblood trend---it's such a gorgeous color, and it just so happens to look nice with my skin tone ;) Whether you call it oxblood or wine or plum or bordeaux, it's a color that is here to stay, my friends. And…

How to get a soft, smoky eye

This soft, smoky eye is a very simple look that needs just a few things: dark eyeshadow, frosted eyeshadow, dark eyeliner, and dark mascara. First, brush your (clean) finger lightly in the dark eyeshadow palette (I used a dark brown), and very lightly dust your entire eyelid with the color,…

New Year’s Eve Style: The Little Black Dress

Searching for the perfect New Year's Eve outfit? Go for the classic LBD! The LBD is simple, easy, classic, polished, and can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. You can also make your LBD a blank canvas, by pairing it with some colored shoes, statement jewelry, or…

Holiday Style Wish List

Is everyone enjoying the holidays? Do you have everything prepared for upcoming festivities? I have to admit that this year I have been way behind on everything festive-related when it comes to the holidays---on the plus side, I've been getting a lot of work done, so at least there's that!…

Five Tips for Doing an All-Day Shopping Excursion

Shopping trips can be tons of fun---and they can also sometimes be exhausting and overwhelming! These tips will help you have an enjoyable, highly successful shopping trip, without the burnout factor. These tips will help you plan for your next all-day shopping excursion: 1) Figure out what you need. Go…