As a self-admitted beauty product junkie, I am constantly testing new potions hoping for a miracle in a bottle. Given all that I buy, there is nothing better than finding one that delivers on its promises and doesn't cost an arm and a leg. And there are many of those products out there. But sometimes it's pays to pay up. Here's my latest roundup of products that are worth the splurge. — Read More —

Raise your hand, who likes to save money? Me too! We have so much in common. I especially don't like wasting money on salon and department store beauty products that don't work any better than their drugstore counterparts. — Read More —

What do you think of my makeup above? Not bad, right? Maybe a little less liner and some powder, but I think it looks pretty good, especially considering that IT'S VIRTUAL!! — Read More —

I'm not talking about Prince Charming. I'm talking makeup! Drugstore makeup aisles can make shopping so difficult. Too few testers, too many closed packages... how's a girl to find the right shade? Now, there’s an app that makes custom product and colour suggestions, tailored just for you. — Read More —

The best part of YouTube is not the funny cat videos. Hard to believe, I know. But no, the best part of YouTube is that now we can all learn how to be experts in absolutely everything. — Read More —

I love an excuse to play dress up. I recently attended the Face the World gala in Vancouver, which raises money for several different local charities. (Over $1 Million raised this year!) This is an event I look forward to every year not only because it's a good cause, but because it's a great party with amazing food and entertainment. And with many years of parties under my belt, I know the rookie mistakes that lead to a sore head and sore feet. I have learned a thing or two about how to look and feel your best for an important event, whether you're heading to the Oscars, a wedding or a night on the town. — Read More —

If I were stranded on a deserted island, I wouldn’t need anything but sunscreen. But if I was there with, say, Ryan Gosling or Robert Downey Jr. (or both!!), I could not live without my five key make-up must haves. They may not be enough to walk the red carpet, but I wouldn’t want my matinee idols (or most people) to see me without them. — Read More —

Striving for flawless-looking skin? M•A•C Senior Artist Caitlin Callahan shares her tips on preparing your face with primer and foundation before applying make-up. Big secret: less is more! — Read More —

Looking fabulous in the sun can require a trick or two! We enlisted M•A•C Senior Artist Caitlin Callahan to share the secrets of how to guarantee your make-up glows (not goops or greases) in the heat! — Read More —

I'm at the age when product claims like "look up to 10 years younger in 40 seconds" make me stop in my tracks. 10 years? 40 seconds? Now that's an efficient use of time. All for only 20 bucks? I'm in. After doing a little research, I found loads of reviews on Nanoblur (which launched last year) online, and many of them are favourable. But something about the marketing of this product seems odd to me... — Read More —