Holiday Want: White Musk Smoky Rose Spritz Duo Gift Set

Here is another great gift idea that costs under $30 with tax!
White Musk Smoky Rose Spritz Duo Gift Set from The Body Shop.

Lately I've been noticing that a lot of people HATE wrapping gifts.. which is crazy to me because I love it!

For example: My fiancé will not come near wrapping paper. His method is a gift bag and tissue paper on top. For individuals like him, these posts are for you. Nice and easy gift giving!

What is it:
White Musk Smoky Rose Spritz Duo Gift Set
Uniting a mix of notes including musk, black smoky rose and tobacco flower.

Price:
$25.00 CDN

What does it come with:
Cute reusable pink heart shaped metal case
White Musk Smoky Rose Eau de Toilette 60ml
White Musk Smoky Rose Body Mist 100ml

Why would I want it:

It's the irresistible scent of musk with the mix of smoky rose. Perfect evening scent for a night out.

Where can I get it:
The Body Shop online & in-store

Products for good: Clinque, Avon + The Body Shop

Here are some possible holiday gifts that give back!

Clinque

Happy Hearts Fund is a non-profit foundation dedicated to rebuilding schools and restoring hope in the lives of children after natural disasters.

The HHF was founded by model and philanthropist Petra Nemcova in 2006.

The Facts:

• HHF has worked in 14 countries.
• Rebuilt over 70 schools. 
• Benefited more than 40,000 children and 337,000 community members.

So far Clinique has donated $250,000.

Happy Heart Fragrance $42.00 CAN
$10 from sale goes to HHF
Nail Enamel in Happy <3 $14.00 CAN
$3 from all sales goes to HHF

Avon

Start Something Rhinestone Bracelet $20.00 CAN

The Start SomethingTM USB Key Bracelet helps to being awareness and empower young women to speak out against bullying and domestic violence.

• 1 GB USB key
• Rhinestone casing on a silicone strap with a buckle closure.

100% of the net proceeds from the sale of each bracelet will benefit equally the Canadian Women's Foundation and Big Sisters mentoring programs across Canada.

The Body Shop

THE JOYFUL GINGERBREAD HOUSE

$20.00 CAN

Give joy with a selection of festive favorites in a delightful gingerbread schoolhouse box. By buying this or any other gift, youre supporting our project to give children around the world better access to an education for a brighter, happier future.

Inside:
Cranberry Shower Gel 60ml
Gingerbread Shower Gel 60ml
Cranberry Body Butter 50ml
Gingerbread Body Butter 50ml
Mini Crinkle Lily – Cream

The Body Shop: Ginger is Back for the Holidays

I love going in The Body Shop and seeing the transformation of the store into Holiday mode. It's so fun, inviting and smells amazing!

Once of my favourite Christmas scents will always be ginger. The Body Shop has a new scent for you to Fall in love with called Ginger Sparkle.

This is a limited edition scent created just for the holidays.

If you're a ginger fiend like me there are 11 items that you can get from The Body Shop. Prices range from as low as $4.00 to $15.00 CAN:

• Ginger Sparkle Body Butter
• Ginger Sparkle Body Polish
• Ginger Sparkle Hand Cream
• Ginger Sparkle Hand Lotion
• Ginger Sparkle Hand Wash
• Ginger Sparkle Heart Soap
• Ginger Sparkle Home Fragrance Oil
• Ginger Sparkle Lip Butter
• Ginger Sparkle Reed Diffuser
• Ginger Sparkle Shimmer Lotion
• Ginger Sparkle Shower Gel

Will you be adding this to your Christmas list?

The Body Shop Fall 2013: Honeymania, Colour Crush & Camomile Make-up Removal Collection

Yes you seen the f-word in the title. F-A-L-L! Yes I said it. It's coming and we need to talk about it.
In my opinion fall has the most gorgeous colour palettes and inspiration. 

I had the opportunity to attend an amazing Body Shop event back in June. 

It was the first time in a while that I've "ohhh" and "aweee" over products. 

Let's start off with Honeymania! I love honey. 

Grew up with it and I would never get tired of it.

Trust me everything smells as good as it looks!

Honeymania features for rich community fair trade honey that comes from the Ethiopian rainforest.

 The line has everything you need such as lip balm, bar soap, bubble bath melt, shower gel, eau de toilette, body scrub and butter. (In-stores Oct 7, 2013)

I should add the soap is the lowest price point starting at $4.00 dollars 

and the highest is the body butter at $20.00. 

This August is all about color!

The new colour crush collection has 30 Mono eyeshadows to choose from. One of my favorite things about the shadow was the pigmentation and the staying power. These eyeshadows are blend of community fair trade Brazil nut oil, marula oil, honey, organic virgin coconut oil and sesame seed oil. Everything is 100% cruelty free. Each shadow cost $10.

I could not leave the lipstick table. The new colour crush lipstick collection is something that you should definitely get your hands on. 24 vivid colors that range from the brightest reds to beautiful nudes and the sweetest pinks. Each lipstick is affordable at the price of $13.

Look at the pigmentation!!

One product that should be on every beauty blogger list this August is the new camomile make-up removal collection. I fell in love with the cleansing butter ($16) &Muslin Cloth ($8.50).

Which product would you like to try?

The Body Shop: Lip Glosses and Eau de Toilettes

New goodies are out at The Body Shop! 

They're colourful and smell so yummy!

I'm a huge fan of body butters so I'm extremely excited that I can now spritz on my fave scent.

Simply spritz on your pulse points for a targeted burst of light and wearable scent($14 each).

Eight fragrances:

• Strawberry
• Moringa
• Coconut
• Mango
• Shea
• Satsuma
• Pink Grapefruit
• Vanilla

Satsuma is my favourite scent right now! Smells like a zingy sweet orange.
Before I go to work I spray it on my shirt and I swear eight hours after I still smell it.

There are 11 super-glossy, mouth-watering shades to choose from, each with a succulent fruity flavour to lift your mood.

Your lips are left moisturized smooth and kissably soft thanks to our new formula enriched with vitamins E and B5 and Community Fair Trade organic virgin coconut oil. Perfect for a dewy spring look!  ($10 each)

I love having a gloss that smells true to it's scent. 

As you can see above some of the glosses have a slight shimmer and some are just a gloss.

Which product do you want to try?

Take Care of your Skin + My Recommendations

Less than 6 weeks until the first day of Spring! I`m so excited. I have so many cute outfits that I can`t wait to wear. Looking outside is so depressing for a Summer baby like me. My skin hates the winter. It`s so hard to keep hydration. Thankfully, I have many products/tips to make my skin happy.

• Water is your best friend! Drink a lot to keep your skin hydrated.
• Take your showers in lukewarm water. If you're brave try cold water! Did you know that hot water can dry out your skin of its natural oils.
• Best time to hydrate your skin is after the shower when your skin is damp. The product absorbs quickly.
• Don't forget to exfoliate! It's not just your face that needs the TLC. It`s best way to remove dead skin.
• Petroleum Jelly is your friend. It's the quickest way to moisturize problem places like elbows and knees.

Some of my current favourite products:

 Vaseline Total Moisture Collection

Pure exracts + multi-layer moisture complex in Strays-3TM infuse moisture at the top, core and deep down surface layers, for healthy-looking skin that’s soft but never greasy. This everyday lotion absorbs quickly and penetrates deeply, which both feels good on skin and does good for your skin.

 Satsuma Body Butter

This rich and creamy Body Butter is a feast for the skin. It melts straight in to leave skin feeling soft and smooth. It contains Community Fair Trade shea butter and smells of fresh satsuma. 24-hour hydration Great for normal to dry skin Fresh satsuma scent.

 Aveeno Baby Daily Lotion

Contains natural colloidal oatmeal blended with rich emollients to soothe and heal your baby's delicate, dry skin.

Scrub 'em and Leave 'em

With babassu oil, sea salt and moisturising jojoba and mandarin oils. Scented with our Mist You Madly™ fragrance.