Toronto Premium Outlets opens August 1

The Grand Opening Celebration for Toronto Premium Outlets’ ™ is next week!

During the opening weekend, shoppers will enjoy four days (August 1 to 4) of live entertainment, in-store promotions and the chance to enter to win more than 125 prizes worth upwards of $25,000. Prizes include an Ultimate Getaway Weekend at Trump Hotel and Tower Toronto, a Spa Getaway from Rosewater Spa of Oakville or Burlington and even a Toronto Blue Jays autographed baseball. 

Individual outlet stores are offering many in-store specials during the grand opening weekend. Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store will give away a $1,500 shopping spree. Mountain Warehouse will offer free gifts to the first 200 customers and Hudson’s Bay Outlet will offer 25% off your entire purchase. Those specials represent a small cross section of opening weekend deals with many stores offering deep discounts beyond the savings of 25%-65% shoppers can expect every day.

The Grand Opening ceremony, scheduled for 9am on August 1, will feature a ribbon cutting and welcoming remarks by the President of Simon’s Premium Outlets division, John R. Klein, as well as local dignitaries and community leaders. A classic rock band as well as a group of culturally-diverse entertainers will perform throughout the weekend as the celebration continues.

Did you know Toronto Premium Outlets™ will feature 85 outlet stores! 

Which includes many top American, British and Canadian brands. Totally worth the drive!

Toronto Premium Outlets™, with easy access off Highway 401 at the Trafalgar Road interchange in Halton Hills, is conveniently located near Lester B Pearson, downtown Toronto and key areas in Southern Ontario.

Sunscreen tips + Coppertone picks

I'm in the last minute stages of planning my vacation. The week is set but I still don't know where I want to go! I'm just ready to pack and get out of North America. Caribbean beach life will be mine... (even if it's just for 7 days.) One thing I know that I will have in abundance well be sunscreen.

I got some great tips from Coppertone which will help you on your beach vacay!

When is the best time to apply sunscreen?
• Apply 15 to 30 minutes before exposure
• Use at least 30 ml of sunscreen to protect an average-size body
• Cover all exposed areas. Don’t forget ears, nose, the top of feet and the back of knees!

Do I have to reapply after going for a swim?
Reapply sunscreen at least every two hours, especially after swimming, vigorous activity, sweating or using a towel.

What is the shelf-life of sunscreen?
An expiry date will be indicated on the back of Coppertone products. Consumers should check the date before using a sun care product.

Here are my top three Coppertone picks

Coppertone Sport Continuous Spray Sunscreen ($11.99 CAN)
Broad-spectrum protection against UVA/UVB rays

• Waterproof upon application and after 80 minutes of activity in the water or sweating
• Hypoallergenic, non-greasy, paraben free
• Won’t run into eyes and sting - bonds to skin on contact
• Sprays at any angle for quick and even application

Coppertone Oil Free Mousse Sunscreen ($11.99 CAN)
​Broad-spectrum protection against UVA/UVB rays

• Waterproof upon application and after 80 minutes of activity in the water and sweating
• Hypoallergenic, paraben free and fragrance free
• This luxurious mousse is enriched with rich moisturizers that keep the skin soft and supple

Coppertone Sport Sunscreen Lotion ($11.99 CAN)
Coppertone Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF 60 provides effective broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection.

• Bonds to skin on contact and won't run into eyes and sting
• Waterproof
• Sweatproof
• Won't affect grip, so athletes can practice their favourite sport with confidence
• Waterproof upon application and retains SPF after 80 minutes of activity in the water or sweating
• PABA and paraben free

Givenchy Le Rouge Lipsticks Swatches

Once you get a hold of an amazing high end lipstick- you wonder how you could have used anything else!

This was my first time trying a lipstick from Givenchy. I had no idea what to expect!

Let's start out with the Givenchy Le Rouge ($38.00)  packaging.
Gorgeous!

The lipstick is encased in a real leather packaging with silver accents.

These lipsticks are semi-matte.
It's the perfect mix of a satin and matte lipstick.
Sooo creamy and moisturizing.

Left to right: 203 Rose Dentelle, 306 Carmin Escarpin & Brun Cachemire

This lipstick-as-accessory delivers intense colors and a semi-mat finish all in one stroke. 

Swatches:

Which lipstick is your favourite?