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Beauty
February 19, 2013

Spring Break Beauty Must-Haves

Killer tans, an endless supply of tropical beverages and old European men in Speedos… we must be talking about Spring Break! From skin protection, to makeup and nail needs – here are 10 items we won’t go on vacation without. Some are super-saves and some are sorta splurges, but they’re all tried, tested and true. read more…

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Beauty
February 18, 2013

On Set With Lucky: Spring Break Makeup Tutorial!

Heading on Spring Break? Lovely Lucky shows you her go-to vacation makeup. Keep it simple and keep it clean. A coloured coral lip goes a long way! read more…

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Lifestyle
February 6, 2013

How to Survive The Very Drab Month of February (Drab-uary)

We’ve gone from Broke-uary to Drab-uary. Febuary—everything seems to be moving in slow motion and you find yourself stuck in a deep, dark rut. Daily routines, cloudy grey skies and minus twenty-degree weather keep you counting down the days until summer vacation. So, in honor of this marvelous month here is a survival guide that will clear the skies and get you out of your February funk. read more…

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Beauty
January 18, 2013

15 Under $15: Lucky’s Favourite Cheap & Cheerful Beauty Products

One of my favorite things about fashion these days is the trend toward mixing high end pieces with regular-people-priced clothing.  Thankfully, many makeup companies are following suit and many of the brands that you can find in the drug store are now comparable with prestige products.  You have renowned makeup artists like Pat McGrath repping Revlon, Billy B with L’Oreal, Grace Lee as lead artist at Maybelline Canada… further verification that you don’t have to pay big bucks to get some great beauty products.

If you are anything like me, you love to peruse the aisles at a drug store, or find a website with quality items that are reasonably priced.   I’m a product addict no matter what the cost, so of course I love a good bargain that’s also something I would actually use myself or in my professional makeup kit. Here are my favourite products (in no particular order) that you can pick up for $15 or less! read more…

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Beauty
January 14, 2013

D.I.Y. Winter Beauty Remedies

Boo you winter for drying out our hair and dulling our complexions! And since it’s much too cold to leave the house for an emergency beauty supply run, you’re going to have to get creative in the kitchen. So put on the kettle and light the aromatherapy candles, it’s spa time, Betty Crocker style. read more…

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Beauty
January 8, 2013

Five Foods for Flawless Skin

Acne is a nuisance, but equally as irritating is the amount of money we spend trying to get rid of it. What if I told you that the best acne treatments were lurking in your kitchens as we speak? Try taking a natural approach with these superfoods. Hello flawless, angel-like radiance. read more…

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Beauty
December 27, 2012

Hyper Pretty New Year’s Eve Makeup

Don’t get me wrong, I’m totally down with a sexy red lip and some big ol’ false eyelashes for a good NYE look.  But for this MTV FORA shoot, I wanted to show you a look that every basic bi*ch WON’T be wearing… something soft and pretty and clock-strikes-midnight MAKEOUT-ABLE. read more…

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Beauty
December 21, 2012

12 Days of Giveaways: Beauty Buff Stocking Stuffers!

Three days ’till Christmas! If you celebrate, here’s your last chance to check names off your gifting list. If you don’t, you can sit back and giggle while everyone else runs around in last-minute panic. Down to business: on this last day of our 12 Days of Holiday Giveaways, we’re going ~silly~ for stocking stuffers! read more…

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Beauty
November 21, 2012

Top 10: Winter Beauty Essentials

Alright ladies, aside from the fall and winter fashion, we need to start prepping for the cold and dry days ahead – and by dry, I mean dry lips, dry faces, dry hair. A whole new season obviously means a whole new set of beauty products on your counter. Since we know how difficult it is to manage your face and hair during the winter, we’ve listed our top ten beauty essentials for the winter so you can shine just as bright as the Christmas décor you have to compete with this season. read more…

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Beauty
November 5, 2012

10 Of The Best D.I.Y. Beauty Recipes We Found On The Internet

ATTENTION: No need to spend big bucks on expensive, brand name beauty products when some of the best are sitting in your kitchen, waiting to be concocted by you! Here are some super easy recipes for you to try out. Hit the pantry, girl. read more…

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