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Making Monday Pretty: How to Control Oil

Posted by Hayley French on

As much as we love the summer heat and appreciate that humidy provides moisture to our skin, helping to keep it protected from dryness, we don't always love the greasy look and feel that creeps up on us by mid afternoon. Below, some of our favourite products for keeping oil at bay and controlling it once it has arrived. 1. Start with your moisturizer. Rather than starting with an ultra rich cream in the summer, switch to a mattifying version in the summer months that will help control oil all day. Our favourites are Effaclar Mat from La Roche Posay...

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Making Monday Pretty: Meet the Konjac Sponge

Posted by Hayley French on

Asia seems to always be one step ahead of us North Americans in anything skin care, and the newest must-have is the Konjac Sponge. What was once hard to find, is now readily available at Sephora thanks to Boscia and we highly suggest you get your hands on one. Available in the classic white or with bamboo charcoal for more oily and acne prone skin, these rubbery sponges will leave your skin glowing, exfoliated and clearer. Made from 100% Asian Konjac Root, the fibres of this sponge balance oil, stimulate blood flow and exfoliate gently due to their slightly rough...

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The It Bag

Posted by Rebecca Shrimpton on

This fall we'll be carrying Ampersand and Apostrophe's Large Buffalo Parcel Bag! This highly covet-able style is designed to accommodate your personal affects plus your electronic life-line.  You can now look forward to toting around a mini-computer, if it means toting it around in the kind of luxury leather that makes everyone look twice. Made of buffalo hide with the perfect amount of pebbling; all metal hardware with black metal chain; plus 2 tote straps: neon + black; handmade in the states.Call us at 416-922-4248 if you'd like us to call you when with item becomes available!

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Making Monday Pretty: Tinted Moisturizer Roundup

Posted by Hayley French on

When its hot and steamy outside, the last thing you want is a heavy mask of makeup on your face! Cue tinted moisturizers, these light weight hybrids provide enough coverage and moisture and nowadays, many of them have added benefits. Below are our top 5 picks depending on what you're looking for from your tinted moisture.1. Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer. This is the cult classic of tinted moisturizers and a great all around product with a slightly dewy finish and slightly more coverage than most to help even the complexion. In the summer we like the oil-free option as we...

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Hey Kenzie!

Posted by Rebecca Shrimpton on

Demy Lee's Kenzie top is our top pick this week because it literally defines sporty luxury. This casual baseball style tee is made of 100% cashmere and features contrasting raglan sleeves with a curved hem. You can find this pullover in-store for $325! BONUS- It's now on sale at 40% off!Call us at 416-922-4248 for more information! 

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