Chatelaine: 100 Best Beauty Buys

As a blogger, I know exactly what goes into testing a product. 

It can take weeks or months to test/review a item, especially if you are doing it alone. 

Thankfully the wonderful experts at Chatelaine have narrowed down their 100 best beauty buys.

After hours of testing hundreds of samples, the Chatelaine team of experts, including Beauty and Fashion Editor Catherine Franklin, narrowed it down: only the best of the best make it into the annual Beauty 100. From eco-chic, nicely priced and splurge-worthy makeup to the best sunscreens, anti-aging products and intensive hair repair, the Beauty 100 guide does the legwork for Canadian women, showing them how to get the most out of their beauty budget and choose the products that are just right for them.

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to go to their 100 Best Beauty Buys event 

and check out some of their picks up close and personal.

It was awesome to see some of my favorite brands that I've tried and used on the list. 

I even seen some products which I'm now itching to get my hands on.

Thankfully, Chatelaine has provided me with some of the 100 Best Beauty Buys to try out. 

I didn't get to photograph them all but check out some new products I'm excited to try.

*All commentary on the items are from Chatelaine*

Eco Chic

Physician Formula

Shimmer Strips Shadow

& Liner in Nude Eyes, $16

Mascara

Big & Bold

Benefit They're Real!

$29

Makeup remover

Almay Moisturizing

Eye Makeup remover Pads, $8

Nail Polish

Nice Price

Joe Fresh Nail polish in

Bumble Berry, $4

Best Concealers

Easy Touch ups

Stila Brighten Correct

Concealer, $24

The issue is on newsstands now. 

Be sure to check it out.

Is there anything here that you want me to review?

Toronto Fashion's Night Out at Yorkdale!

I'm excited to hear that Fashion's Night Out will be in Toronto this year! I remember watching it on TV wishing that I could attend. This year, I will! FNO will be in the downtown core but for the east enders like me- we know have another option.. YORKDALE!

Yorkdale is easily accessible by Go Transit.
There is a bus outside my house that goes right there! How convenient is that?!

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Yorkdale Shopping Centre is celebrating Toronto's first official Fashion's Night Out on September 6th, from 6:00pm - 11:00pm. We're kicking off the evening with a style-studded fashion presentation in Centre Court at 6:00pm, followed by a night of shopping with our first-class retailers.

YORKDALE CENTRE COURT EVENTS
6PM - HAIR DISCUSSION

6:30 PM – BEAUTY & MAKEUP DISCUSSION

7PM – LYNN SPENCE WITH TOP 20 TRENDS FOR FALL & WINTER

8PM – Q&A WITH MEET AND GREET

PARTICIPATING RETAILERS:
Burberry
Tory Burch
Holt Renfrew
Thomas Sabo
Sephora
GUESS
GUESS by Marciano
True Religion
GAP Kids
GAP
Banana Republic
Johnston & Murphy
Juicy Couture
Tiffany & Co.
Jean Machine
J.Crew
Bench
H&M
Michael Kors
7 For All Mankind
The Bay
Sears
Tommy Hilfiger
Old Navy
Laura
Club Monaco
Birks
Geox
Soft Moc
French Connection
Billabong
Salon Donato
Ardene
Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria
Moxies
Pickle Barrel
Milestones
Subway
Shanghai 360
KFC
SU&SHI
Jimmy The Greek
La Paloma
Amaya

Need more details: Toronto Fashion's Night Out at Yorkdale

Will I see you there?

Bella Dream Hair Giveaway (CLOSED)

I wear extensions because I love to switch up my style. I rock straight, curly or wavy styles without damaging my own natural hair. Bella Dream Hair is offering you the same opportunity with this amazing giveaway!

ONE winner is going to win:

12 oz Brazilian hair (bundles) or 

Clip-ins up to 24" their choice. 

If you're curious/eager to try out extensions, clips-ins is definetly a great start. 

Take them in or out whenever YOU want!

If you're a pro, go for the 12 oz of Brazilian! 

My favorite is the Brazilian Curly.

RULES:

-International Giveaway

- MUST be 17+ to enter
(You will have to share your address)

Fill out the rafflecopter widget below to enter!
(Incorrect entries WILL be disqualified)

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High-Low Trend

I've decided to embrace the high low trend. 

I recently read an article which stated that they're not for short girls but
I'm going to prove that "theory" wrong!

I recently went into a store that I never go to here called Urban Planet. 

I heard my mom rave about the maxi dresses that they sell and I wanted to see what all the fuss was about.

$23 dollars later I came out with this awesome bird print high low dress. 

Since I was going to be out all day, I paired it with a denim jacket and Indian bangles.

I know that this trend is not for everyone.

How do you feel about the High-Low Trend?

Trend: Golden Bronze and Nude Makeup

There are a few trends out there which are appropriate for all 365 days. Golden-Bronze is definitely one of them.

I've seen bronze incorporated in to EVERY Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter look.

It has been a while since I posted a beauty look. I had some brand new Golden Bronze shadows from Annabelle/Marcelle and I felt like this would be the perfect time to wear them.

To complete the look I used my Maybelline BB cream in Deep. Since I was going to an event indoors, I decided to matifiy it. Just add a squirt or two of a silicone primer to your BB cream. It works wonders!

I used my Make Up For Ever HD Foundation in 178 because I couldn't find my concealer. To highlight I used my MAC Skinsheen Bronzer Stick in Gilty Bronze to glow!

Check out what the main items I used:

 This could be a easy back to school "nude" look! 

 Do you own a lot of Golden Bronze shades?

Fall 2012 Caryl Baker Visage Uptown Girl Color Collection

It's about time for me to start breaking out the F word on my blog...Fall is coming!

As much as it hurts to state it, it's true. My summer started out amazing with my trip to Dominican Republic. Now instead of searching for a cute bathing suit I'm starting to think about Fall jackets.

The first Fall collection I will be highlighting is from Caryl Baker Visage. 

The theme for Fall 2012 is Uptown Girl.

Midtown Morning Color Collection

What is an uptown girl you ask?
She's sleek,Chic & Sexy!

I decided to watch the lipstick & gloss for you all to see them on my skintone.

"City Slickers" Lip Gloss in Rodeo Drive

"Morning after" Lipstick

This line is definitely appropriate for the office.

Are you ready for Fall?

Why you should pay close attention to ingredients in your hair care products

I will admit never use to pay attention to the ingredients in my hair care products. After reading into what prolonged use of Sulfate products can do to your health, I have decided to pay more attention.

I recently received this email and I decided that this was perfect to share with you all. Who knows if this information is 100% but it's good to know what Sulfates can (possibly) do:

• Sulfates can worsen acne conditions as well as make your scalp to become dry. They can make the scalp to become more permeable. That makes it easier for harmful hair products to be absorbed easily
  by your scalp which may cause great harm in the end.
  
  
• If you use a shampoo that contains sulfates on colored hair, it washes away the color as the ingredient is mainly a cleanser.
  
  
• Some research findings from Germany also state that sulfates may cause hair thinning and hair loss in some cases.
  
  
•  Sodium Chloride, Paraben & Sulfate also cause damage to the hair follicles which causes you to have a weak hair structure and little hair growth.
  
  
•  If you accidentally ingest shampoo containing sulfate and or Paraben you could experience symptoms like vomiting, nausea and diarrhea. Similarly if you directly inhale a shampoo that has a high concentration of sodium chloride you can experience irritation in your respiratory tract and allergic reactions such as coughing & difficulties in breathing. 

Ladies, what do you think? 

Do you use hair products with sulfates in them?

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