For years, I’ve been using the the Shiseido eyelash curler. The curler itself has a nice contour to it and it also comes with an extra rubber pad for replacement when first one when it wears out. So what happens when the replacement pad wears out? You make a trip to Shisedo and buy another pack for a few bucks. Makes sense right?

About a year ago, I switched over to the Shu Uemura eyelash curler because I heard that it was the best one out there. And I have to admit, it curls well and curls all my lashes { not that there is much to curl, pout }. This eyelash curler also comes with an extra silicone replacement pad like all eyelash curlers should. Nice.

I wore out the silicone pad that came with the curler quite some time ago, so I switched to the replacement. Over time { probably not very long } I ended up tearing a rip in the replacement too. Maybe I’m curling my lashes too hard? Anyways, curling with a rip in the pad is a bad idea. Your eyelashes get caught and then… they’re gone! Thank goodness for falsies, right?

I finally made my way down to the Shu Uemura counter at Holt Renfrew to buy some replacements. And guess what? Shu Uemura does NOT sell replacement pads! The associate explained that the curler comes with a replacement pad, and each pad should last about 3-6 months. By the time both pads are done with, it’s time to replace the eyelash curler anyway.

. . . . .

But there’s NOTHING wrong with the curler itself. It’s in pristine condition. It’s flawless. Perfect. I’ve only owned 3 eyelash curlers all my life, and you’re telling me I should be replacing them every 6-12 months? I can’t imagine why… it’s not like it’s unsanitary. You can clean it!

How often do you replace your eyelash curler?

Have you ever thought about it?

Regardless, I learned something new:

• An eyelash curler pad should last you up to 6 months max, probably less
• The eyelash curler itself should be replaced every 6-12 months
• Sometimes it’s genuinely difficult to believe things sales associates tell you — do you really need to replace your curler that often, do you really??

XO,

The 82nd Annual Academy Awards…

Hmmm… Red Carpet. Glamor. Kodak Theatre. LA. Hollywood. Celebrities. Paparazzi. Did I miss anything? Oh right. And critiquing begins…  Some of my favorites for the Oscars this year (and they’re all strapless).

Mariska Hargitay in Vera Wang | Demi Moore in Versace

Cameron Diaz in Oscar de la Renta | Anna Kendrick in Eli Saab

Rachel McAdams in Eli Saab | Miley Cyrus in Jenny Packham

LOVE soft-toned, flowy dresses. I also love tiered layers and ruffles when they’re not tacky. I fantasize about being tall… and famous… and attending extravagant events to float along the red carpet in one of these stunning pieces. Oh I guess I’d have to be wealthy too or I’d end up showing up in rags. But hey. I’d get my 15 minutes of fame right? { For Hollywood’s worst dressed! }

I actually really like Miley Cyrus’ dress. I’m not usually into corset tops.  { Actually I hate them. But it’s a typical style in Vancouver. Well, for a certain type of girl, anyway. Walk into Bebe or Marciano and you’ll see. Heck, go into the right club and you’ll see it everywhere. Courtesy of Bebe and Marciano. Thanks… I guess? }My feelings arise probably because I never see corsets worn right. It either looks tacky, skanky, or too revealing. However, the Jenny Packham dress on Miley Cyrus looks elegant. I think she totally pulled it off… yes, even though she is young.

My favorite dress of the night? Demi Moore’s Versace.Stunning. I absolutely love it. Give it to me!!

What’s your favorite for the 2010 Oscars?

XO,

Why what?

Why, Wally Hermès Yachts!

The winter coldness has just about passed, the Olympics are over and the sun is starting to come out… oh, what next? Birds chirping? Flowers Blooming? Spring? Summer? Let’s jump right into the warmth. After all, warm and sunny puts me in a good mood. You with me?

The Wally Hermès Yacht is gorgeous 58m long x 38m wide moving island that captures the essence of freedom and beauty, while implementing advanced sustainable technologies and recycling thermal energy, organic waste and inorganic waste.

View of WHY and its energy efficient solar panels and covered skylight patios.

The yacht has 3 decks.

Level 1: living space, beach, spa, dining room, music room, cinema
Level 2: suites, lounge and library
Level 3: owner’s space

There is room for 12 guests and 20 crew members.
{ More crew than guests huh. }

The lounge area

The yacht also includes an on-deck promenade, swimming pool and a helipad.

The bedrooms. Heavenly.

Mmmmm summer is definitely my favorite season. And this summer, I’d like to go WHY. Visit the Official Wally Hermès Yachts site to see how YOU can make my dreams come true. ;)

XO,

We all have features that we pay more attention to. For me, it’s eyes. Yes, yes. I’m a girly girl, but in all the years of trying to put on makeup and take care of my face, I’ve failed to devote my attention to one thing: eyebrows.

Now before you yell at me for my negligence,  I have gotten my brows did {like 8 years ago}, I do keep them groomed and I define them everyday… you wouldn’t want to see me without. Trust me. So, it’s safe to say that I’m fairly presentable in public. {Although I wish my mom or someone told me how ugly my thick eyebrows were early in high school and that girls were supposed to pluck ! Now I look back in embarrassment. Ya feel me?}

Recently, I paid a visit to the Benefit Brow Bar and the aesthetician made me realized how much of an impact eyebrows can have on your look. Just a small change in they way you do them can make you look so much better, or so much worse!

“A professional brow arch creates the perfect frame for your face. You’ll look instantly refreshed… like you’ve had a mini makeover!”

Jean & Jane Ford
Co-creators of Benefit Cosmetics

How do you get the perfect eyebrows?

{ How to shape eyebrows } from the Brow Bar and more…

• Biggest mistake: removing too much hair! Pluck some. Step back. Look at yourself. Then pluck some more.
• We all know to pluck under the brows… but what about above? Don’t be afraid to go there if you need to.
• The front of your brow should align with the inner corner of your eyes, or closer. To find where your brow should start, take a pencil and hold it parallel to one side of your nose.
• The end of your brow should be in line with your nose and the outer corner of your eye.
• The arch of your brow should start after the outer side of your iris
• Yes, your brow hair CAN be too long. You’d trim your nose hairs if they were sticking out wouldn’t you?

{ What I use }

1. Anastasia Perfect Brow Pencil – Anastasia is made for brows! I found this easy to use as it colors nicely and comes with a brush on the other end to tame your brows. $22

2. Too Faced Brow Envy Shaping and Defining Kit - It is what it is. A kit. Comes with 2 brow shades, brow wax, brow stencils, tweezers, angled brow brush, and pencil with brush. Almost perfect. It just needs a pair of trimmers! $35

Anastasia has great brow products. A bit pricy, but the brow pencil is the best one I’ve ever used. I started using powder recently and I find that it allows you to create a much more natural look and it’s great for blending too. However, it takes me a lot longer to do my brows with powder and honestly, I’m not very good at it. It’s like an art… that I suck at. As for the stencils, I don’t like using them… or maybe I just don’t know how.  { Help? } I usually end up using both powder and pencil – powder to softly darken the brows and pencil for more definition and edge.

Right now, I’m all for the natural and fuller shape. Anyone remember high arched eyebrows that made you look like you were a permanently angry… or surprised? Ugh Anyways, if you’ve neglected your eyebrows, book an appointment at a beauty counter to get them done. Totally worth it. 

How do you do your brows?

XO,