The style world can feel like a maze of trends ranging from playful to downright mystifying. Assistant style editor Kate Daley gives you the inside scoop on everything beauty and fashion to get you looking your best, from head to toe.
Mar
05
Hair on the Avenue, one of Yorkville’s lovely hair salons is now offering a kids-only division on Sundays called Buzzcuts and Ponytails.
Just like their 30 minute blow dry bar called Blown, this initiative was launched to be fun and fast, for only $30.
It’s fun because the kids get their own pint-sized robes, the salon has plenty of toys to play with at the reception and there are lively cartoons on the LCD screen to keep them occupied. And cartoons at mini DVD players at each station! I kind of want to go there on Sunday to be honest.
All the stations are stocked with Essensity’s line of haircare products that are free of artificial fragrances, silicones, mineral oils and parabens so they are great for your sensitive kiddies.
Quick, easy and entertaining. Plus, you know your child will get a quality cut. And will no longer resist being dragged in for a trim.
Call ahead for appointments at 416-922-0112 and check out hairontheavenue.ca.
– Kate Daley
Elizabeth Arden is celebrating 100 years of glamorous, beautiful products with a limited-edition red lipstick in Red Door Red. The classic lipcolour, inspired by Elizabeth Arden’s famous Red Door on Fifth Avenue is a sheer red. All of the proceeds from the lipstick will go to Look Good Feel Better in honour of Arden. The charity helps women restore their self-confidence when undergoing cancer treatment.
And of course you can’t go wrong with a little face powder, a black eyeliner and a lovely red pout. The lipstick has vitamins A, C and E along with aloe to help keep lips plump all day. And I love the 1940’s inspired packaging that will look perfect on your makeup counter.
Pick yours up this month for $26 at Elizabeth Arden counters nationwide. You can also buy it online. And don’t forget because it’s limited edition and I think it will go fast!
– Kate Daley
Mar
03
Yardley of London’s luxury Talc powder has been a favourite for over 200 years and now it’s back in the traditional tin container just in time for mother’s day. This classic fragrance leaves you feeling refreshed and it also comes in Lily of the Valley. This lavender has won acclaim, beginning in 1770, and has been coined the “finest lavender in the world.” Add it to a bath, or sprinkle it on after a shower.
Find it for $17 at Shoppers Drug Mart, Zellers, Loblaw, PharmaPlus, Overwaitea, London Drugs, Lawtons, stores across Canada.
– Kate Daley
Mar
02
Always think of yourself as one of the girls? I like to channel Carrie when I make spastic fashion decisions and it somehow makes it okay. I mean, everyone thinks they’re a K-K-Katie girl right? (I hope you SATC lovers got that.)
And now you can wear some sexy underwear in honour of the new movie coming out. Hell, I want a pair for me and my gals to wear to the movie!
Sex and the City Two in collaboration with Cosabella, has released a limited-edition “Never Say Never” SATC thong set. The sets have a low-rise or mid-rise version and come in one size of seamless stretch lace.
Try out Carrie in lipstick pink, Samantha in sexy black, Miranda in blue and Charlotte cyclamine.
The Cosabella is available at leading department and specialty stores and boutiques worldwide or visit the website at www.cosabella.com.
– Kate Daley
Mar
01
If you saw our green beauty article in the most recent issue you’ll know that there are tons of things to look out for on the green market.
Here are some of my favourite green picks in anticipation of Earth Month in April.
More of our beauty favourites:
Zoya’s Nail Lacquers come in fun glossy and matte shades and are free of toluene, phthalates, formaldehyde, and camphor and come in fun glossy and matte shades, $7 US.
Green Beaver Lip Shimmers are certified organic, vegan and rich in vitamin E. They’re also paraben-free with no artificial flavours, dyes, sulfates or phlalates, $6.
Revolution Organics Beauty Balm uses 85 percent certified organic ingredients and gives cheeks, eyes and lips colour without any synthetics, petrochemicals, parabens or artificial ingredients, $37.
G.M. Collin’s Bio Organique Eye Contour Cream uses sea fennel, rice extracts and Spanish lavender to treat fine lines. It’s also Eco-Cert certified 74 percent organic with no GMO’s, parabens, or petrochemicals, $56.
And of course some other great brands include: Live Clean, Oliv’, Almay nautrals, Avon naturals, L’Occitane Organics, The Body Shop, Dr. Hauschka, and Jose Maran and Korres at Sephora.
Decoding the Buzzwords:
Certified Organic – Another blanket term, organic can refer to all, or only some of the ingredients. Check for government certifications, such as USDA Organic and Biologique Canada Organic, or reputable companies such as Certech and Ecocert.
Keep Researching:
Cosmetic Database – Go online to find out what the rating is of your product. And Remember, nothing’s perfect.
The Green Beauty Guide – This breaks down the latest beauty products and techniques that are safe for you. Julie Gabriel really knows her stuff!
Buy Green Online:
https://toronto.greenearthorganics.com/
http://greenbeauty.ca/default.aspx
– Kate Daley
