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Making Monday Pretty: Hot Health Foods of 2015

Posted by Hayley French on

As much as we absolutely looove beauty products, we also firmly believe in beauty from the inside out. Below are some super healthy foods that we keep hearing more about and are working into our daily routines to keep us feeling and looking great. 1. Turmeric. Yes we know this is a spice not a food, but we love adding this to our dishes and specifically our juices for a nice spicy kick. Very rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory, this spice can help protect the skin from aging and is actually starting to pop up in beauty products. Although we...

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Beach Bound

Posted by Hayley French on

March break is just around the corner, and not only are we getting exciting for some sun, but we can't wait to break out some fresh summer clothing! The outfit we can't wait to wear? This super cute cover-up from Eberjey that can go from the pool to shopping with the addition of a slip underneath paired with our new bucket bag from Loeffler Randall with summery raffia detailing and the funnest tasseled flats also from Loeffler Randall! Last but not least, we always bring a Matta Dupatta scarf with us in case of chilly evening breezes or over zealous...

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Making Monday Pretty: Holiday Faux Glow

Posted by Dominic Leung on

March break is here and for many of you that means sunny holidays! And even if you aren't heading south, temperatures are rising here and we are ready to start introducing some new springy makeup into our routines. We know tanning isn't that great for our skin, so we have introduced a few new products to help us fake a fresh, golden glow.  1. Dior Addict Lip Polish. This lip gloss comes in one colour only, but it is the perfect sheer pink. With halyuronic acid to moisturize and plump and ultra reflective mother of pearl pigments, this gloss makes...

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Fashion that gives back

Posted by Hayley French on

In the spirit of collaboration, Augustina has commissioned a limited edition scarf by Virginia Johnson in support of Friendship in Action founded by Gerry Mabin, one of Canada's top educators and founder of The Mabin School. Friendship in Action (FIA) addresses the ever increasing need to develop positive social communication skills and increase the emotional intelligence of elementary school students through customized interactive workshops. Children enjoy role playing and many fun activities that are built around relevant literature. FIA offers support and strategies to teachers who are committed to building emotionally  flourishing classroom communities. These workshops are made accessible to all public school...

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Making Mondays Pretty: Our favourite nudes

Posted by Hayley French on

We always love a good nude nail, and with spring just around the corner there are lots of new updates on the nude nail that we just can't get enough of, as well as one tried and true goody. Here are our top picks... Left, Essie Hi Maintenance is the perfect pinky nude. Not too bubblegum, and not so sheer that you don't see it all, this one makes your nails look healthy and natural. Centre, Essie Back in the Limo is a peachy, melon nude that is perfect for spring. With one coat this one can be subtle and sheer...

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