Clear sky? Yup! Large blanket? Got it! Alfresco dining companions? On their way! Sounds like you’re just about ready for a picnic. But, hold on—how will you pack the sandwiches, salads, and cookies you’re planning to bring?
Continue ReadingLast month, I had the chance to sit down with Danielle Vincent, a Canadian makeup artist — she’s the woman behind all of Sandra Oh’s latest glam red carpet looks — who has called Los Angeles home for years. She launched her line of no-nonsense cosmetics about 10 years ago, and her signature brow pencil has finally landed this side of the border, at The Detox Market.
Continue ReadingI gave up on conventional fragrance years ago. Don’t get me wrong, I used to be a mega fan, and I was for a long time. Exclamation!, JLo Glow, Chanel No5, and more all graced my wrists, neck and décolletage over the years. But in the last 10 years, let’s say, I had really weaned myself off of any heavy fragrances.
Continue ReadingI recently added a hydrating serum to my morning routine — I won’t mention the brand, because I don’t like to slag and everyone’s skin is different, tbh. But after using it for almost three weeks, my skin became super reactive to it.
Continue ReadingIt can be overwhelming for me most mornings when I open Twitter to see what’s going on in the world. Besides having to worry about what kind of society my daughter will end up living in thanks to the rise in misogyny in North America, what really gives me the most anxiety is seeing people willfully ignoring the facts that scientists have brought to light regarding climate change.
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