The longer I've been a consumer, the more I've come to realize the importance of supporting smaller, locally based brands. In addition to the fact that there's typically a great story and a passionate, hardworking, most often female founder behind these companies, I also love that smaller brands tend to put a lot of heart and soul into doing fewer products really, really well. I first discovered Vancouver-based Luna Nectar maybe a year ago, shortly after I started regularly using lash serums. …
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Natural Beauty Favourites
As someone who grew up with a mother whose beauty regimen consisted solely of moisturizer, cold cream, and a little bit of blush, I wouldn't exactly say that I was exposed to skincare and make up at an early age. When I got into my teenage years and early twenties, I began experimenting - mostly with make up - but not really caring about the consequences of what I was putting on and in my body. Nowadays, I prefer to focus on skincare as opposed to make up, and I've come to see it as a small …
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Nothing at all against long, flowing mermaid hair, but ever since I went shorter late last year, I've been having so much more fun with my locks. I'd grown my hair out for years so it did take some courage to make the cut, but now that I've done it there's been no looking back. I love the way a shorter do adds dimension and interest to a look, and I personally feel much more "myself" with it.. not to mention I now save a ton of time when it comes to washing and drying it! For spring, I …
A Moment of Relief
You know that feeling of relief when you get to relax at the end of a full, busy day? Whether it's meeting friends for dinner, going for a run, or even just turning on Netflix, I've found that it's always necessary to have something to help you really unwind and rest so that you're ready for the next day. For me, this often involves getting into my PJs and hopping into bed with a cup of Trader Joe's Well-Rested and some beautiful cookbooks (I'm currently loving this one for totally accessible …
Nature Inspired
Hello, short hair! It's been years since my hairstyle wasn't past my shoulders, but after months of feeling like I could never get it to look the way I wanted to (plus that 45 minute blow dry time!) I finally decided to chop a bunch of it off. I know many who went short and instantly missed their long hair, but this girl is feeling no regret at all: I'm loving my lower maintenance do that also makes me feel more put together! In perfect timing, I was also recently invited to try out Matrix's …