Hands can immediately give telltale signs about you; about your health, your age, your style, your wealth, and sometimes even the type of work you do. One thing is certain, there's something hypnotic and attractive about beautiful hands and especially the fingernails that accentuate them. On the other hand (pun intended), there's a total adverse,... Continue Reading →
The Upside to Confinement
Who would have thought it would come to this? And now we are all in it together- even though we must keep apart. Can it be that this confinement due to Covid-19 can actually bring us back to a newfound quality-time? We shall not be defeated! Here are some ideas for how this Montreal girl... Continue Reading →
Facials: Montreal’s Best Kept Secret…
When it comes to facials, there’s a place where detailed focus, undivided attention and pampering are a priority- and that’s in Montreal...actually, in Laval, Montreal’s close neighbour- at Jenny Bart’s. Today, I was privileged to receive this fabulous service! I was also lucky to get an appointment, because this girl is booked solid- always. What... Continue Reading →
Over 50? Dressing Up For Winter Goes For Your Skin Too..
So you’re bundling up for the cold. Mitts, hat and scarf, heavy coat, boots- all set...but what about your skin? Are you preparing your gorgeous face for our cold winters? Moisturizing and prepping is most important at any age but even more so in your 50’s and up. By middle age our skin loses it’s... Continue Reading →
Beauty Hoarder’s Weekend Haul!
So it was a VIP event with mega double your points at the Gallerie Beaute Pharmaprix. My youngest works there as a part time cosmetician (it’s a gene thing:)...so off I went. Needed replenishments in some of my favourite Shiseido serums...but the show stoppers were the lipstick stains by Stila cosmetics! What won me over... Continue Reading →
Honour thy Hairdresser…
What do you look for in a hairdresser? Mine is excellent. No. I'm serious. She just gets me. She's intuitive, fast, fashion forward and genuinely concerned about the health of my hair- and of course- how I feel:) I need to look stylish and upbeat- while keeping my mane luscious and healthy. I've learned that... Continue Reading →
Makeup Artistry…
An art that constantly fascinates... Here's a backstage look at a Valentino pre-photo shoot. The shoot was for the Valentino jewelry campaign 2014 (which is to die for btw!) -but what always grabs my attention is watching the pros create their art on a gorgeous canvas. I love seeing these master makeup artists at work.... Continue Reading →
