Archive for the ‘Beauty’ Category

From Dress Up to Makeup

In silence I watch without blinking as she gracefully sweeps the eyeliner from the inner corner out to the side, she bats her eyes to ensure that the mascara has dried, then one final sweep of blush for that extra glow. Here comes my favorite part, she pulls off the cap, and twists open this scarlet...
September 3rd, 2010 | Beauty | Read More

Beauty hits & misses at the 2010 Emmy Awards

The 2010 Fall Beauty trends were in full swing at the 2010 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards this past Sunday at the Nokia theater in LA. The smokey eye, with an emphasis on lashes of course was seen on almost every diva, starlet & newbie on the red carpet, from birthday girl Lea Michele to Claire Danes...
August 31st, 2010 | Beauty | Read More

Fall 2010 Beauty Trends a little something for everyone!

Walk by any news stand and you will see headlines about Fall trends. Beauty seems to often get a large dedicated section in these publications because well lets face it, whats fashion without beauty right?! So what’s hot for Fall? Jewel tones on the lids were spotted at the latest award...
August 30th, 2010 | Beauty | Read More

The Victoria’s Secret Angels have arrived in Canada!

For years one of the big reasons Canadians have put up with the long car rides and even longer border waits was Victoria’s Secret, a lingerie and women’s clothing store that lured us in with practical yet sexy under garments, deliciously scented beauty products and those famous ‘Angels’...
August 27th, 2010 | Beauty | Read More

Pretty on Monday, Pretty Grim by Friday!

I wanted to share this little fact I read in the Globe & Mail: Pretty on Monday, Pretty Grim by Friday British women spend an average of 76 Minutes on grooming to get ready for work on Mondays and only spend 19 Minutes to get ready for work on Fridays. Women spend four times as long making sure...
August 26th, 2010 | Beauty | Read More

Let’s Talk About Hair Shall We?!

Of course we all know every one’s hair is different from the texture to the cut, no ones hair is exactly alike but the one thing most of us have in common is that we lust after healthy beautiful hair. Here are some healthy hair secrets you can use to get picture perfect hair! Looking for more...
August 19th, 2010 | Beauty | Read More

Quick Tip: How to store small beauty items in a BIG bag!

Sometimes us girls need certain beauty items on the go like nail files and gloss, but with the big bags that are in fashion these days these items can be a pain to find when you need them. Solution: Use a hard glasses case you have just laying around the house to store them, that way your small...
August 17th, 2010 | Beauty | Read More

When Life Hands You Lemons… Beautify Yourself!

Lemons, not just garnish for your fancy drinks or for making lemonade anymore! Lemons are rich in vitamin C but also contains other important nutrients for our health, for example magnesium, iron, copper, manganese, phosphorus, potassium and zinc. The high proportion of vitamin C is the main reason...
August 13th, 2010 | Beauty | Read More

Make your scented creams last longer with this simple trick!

Do you have a favourite scented body cream that was perhaps discontinued or costs an arm and a leg to purchase? Want to find a way to make it last longer? Here’s a quick and easy solution! Simply add a tiny drop of your favourite scented lotion with a larger portion of unscented lotion, mix...
August 12th, 2010 | Beauty | Read More

Lose the Bacteria in your Brushes!

Ok ladies fess up, when was the last time you gave your makeup brushes a good wash? It’s very important to keep your makeup brushes clean and sanitary because they can accumulate a LOT of bacteria. Did you know that dirty makeup brushes can cause acne? The oil on our face as well as the old makeup,...
April 21st, 2010 | Beauty | Read More

Jessica Simpson takes it all off!

…her makeup that is!  Jessica graces the cover of Marie Claire’s May issue with air-dried hair and NO makeup on. Her new campaign, A Beautiful Me, celebrates individualism and positivity. “I’m leading self-esteem conferences that empower women to be confident with their appearance.”...
April 9th, 2010 | Beauty | Read More

Give Me Liberty of London…at M.A.C

As M.A.C addicts, GalleryFemme ladies love anything our favourite make-up company comes up with. This particular collaboration, however, strikes a personal chord. What with being English n’ all, Liberty has been close to my heart since roughly the age of three. Traipsing around London with...
April 4th, 2010 | Beauty | Read More

LG Fashion Week: Beauty Spotlight on L’Oreal MUA Maxime Poulin

LG Fashion Week is going strong and revealing some eyecatching trends already. Sponsored by L’Oreal, we expect to see a lot of new beauty tricks and techniques for the coming Fall/Winter 2010 season. Of course, it would help to have an “in” on how to create these looks at home on your...
March 30th, 2010 | Beauty | Read More

Beautiful Bold Brows

Toss out your tweezers, everybody. The latest trend from the runways for 2010? Bold brows. Yes, naturally shaped, thicker brows are back. And isn’t it nice? Meticulously over-plucked, over-waxed brows can take a breather. With make up leaning to the softer side for spring, your waxer may be suffering. Strong...
March 28th, 2010 | Beauty | Read More

Is Pale the New Tan?

We all remember the time when bronze and copper bodies graced the runways, but it seems that the tan took a bit of a stumble and faded into what was deemed a healthier, sun-kissed shimmer which became a full-on milky, earthreal glow. Is pale still in? Or was that just a temporary excuse to look...
March 20th, 2010 | Beauty | Read More