Saturday, July 31, 2010

Fake Eyelashes

Yesterday someone asked me if my eyelashes were fake. I have never been asked that question before, but the answer is no.

My trick to amazing looking eyelashes is because of two products that I have mentioned before in separate posts - Smashbox Layer Lash Primer and Lancome Hypnôse Drama Mascara.









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Sunday, July 25, 2010

Ganesha's Garden Botanical Body Scent

G - Harajuku Lovers perfume - GwenImage by HelloMokona via Flickr
I used to be able to wear perfumes with strong scents, but now I like something that is light and subtle. For the longest time I only wore L'Occitane Eau de Vanilliers Eau de Toilette. It was discontinued a couple of years ago,  so I don't wear it that often. I purchased the Harajuku Lovers fragrance G for the first time about a year and a half ago.

This past week while I was wandering around Whole Foods and decided to purchase this solid perfume.

Ganesha's Garden Solid Perfume in Vanilla Bean in a soapstone box. It smells amazing and the box is small enough to keep in your purse.

Price at Whole Foods  - $9.99
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Saturday, July 24, 2010

The Amber Switch

This unique bag was created by designer Katherine Kwei - The Amber Switch


This is a convertible bag that you can use from day to night.

Detachable Fringe Detailing 



The bag retails for $665




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Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Where Did The Summer Go?

Stores are already having clearance sales. How is that possible? I have not done my summer shopping yet. I still have a closet full of black clothes. Not a good idea for the hot, sticky, humid weather we are having in Toronto.  I guess it is a good thing that I am a procrastinator. Maybe I will get some good deals.

I received my August issue of Flare magazine and they are already talking about Fall trends. I did see a pair of Dr. Marten boots that are nice. Definitely not like the pair I had in university.

Dr. Martens Diva Darcie 8 Eye Boot



Tuesday, July 13, 2010

ç a r n c e by Chance Jackson

Chance Jackson is the creative director of ç a r n c e pronounced (sarnce) which includes bags and clutches.

The label has two lines - the Exclusive Collection ranges in price from $300-$700 and the  ç a r n c e orange label with prices up to $200.

In a recent post I mentioned that I had not purchased an IT bag all year. It is not for a lack of trying. Most bags either don't appeal to me or they all look the same.

However, that cannot be said for ç a r n c e. The bags look so luxurious and are unique. I love the shape of the bags. They are the kind of bags that I would say to someone "you can look, but don't touch."

These are some of my favourites from the two lines:


EXCLUSIVE COLLECTION
The Lug Bag $250
The Lexi Bag (White) $360



Rubber Pony Bit Leather Hobo - Sharkskin $345



ç a r n c e ORANGE LABEL

Gold Embossed Envelope Clutch $98


**Prices are in U.S. Dollars

Shop online at ç a r n c e

If you happen to be in Dallas you can attend the Summer Trunk Show Sale and purchase a
ç a r n c e bag.

Monday, July 12, 2010

Congratulations!!!

It is already half way through the year and I have not purchased a beautiful handbag that I can drool over.

Anytime I tell someone that I have not made a major purchase they congratulate me. Why???

Is it possible that I already have the perfect handbag and don't already know it?

I seem to use the same handbags every week. I change bags almost every day. It is time consuming, but a necessity. Only once have I forgotten to put my eyeglasses in my bag. I had to wear my prescription sunglasses at work.

These are the bags that are in constant rotation:

Coach
Longchamp

Marc by Marc Jacobs



Louis Vuitton



The one bag that I really want:


Hoi Bo





Sunday, July 11, 2010

The Colour of Beauty

There does not seem to be anything on television to watch anymore. Gone are the days when I would sit in front of the television and be entertained.

Tonight I  found a very interesting video on the NFB (National Film Board of Canada) application on my iPod Touch. The documentary The Colour of Beauty follows the struggle of Renee Thompson a black model and the difficulties that she faces in the fashion industry. It is not an isolated incident, but a common occurrence for black models.

Saturday, July 10, 2010

Summer Must Have: PlastiChic


One of my favourite accessories besides handbags are watches. It takes me a long time to find something that I love.  I am fascinated by the look of the PlastiChic watches.

The silicone rubber watch will be available at The Bay in Canada by August 1st.  





Thursday, July 1, 2010

Bombshell Bargains Final Clearance


The beauty bargain online store Bombshell Bargains is closing up shop after six years. They are clearing out their stock in a final clearance sale. The sale runs from June 30th to the end of July. 

FINAL CLEARANCE - ALL ITEMS $10 OR LESS!!!

Shipping Details:

Flat Rate Shipping Charges

Because of increased volume and heavier package weights than normal during this sale, our incurred shipping costs will be higher; therefore, Bombshell Bargains will be charging $15 shipping for all orders within Canada and to the US. 
*Please note that free shipping threshold offers will not apply during this sale* 



Bombshell Bargains on ebaY

Bombshell Bargains will be maintaining our ebay store after the website is no longer accessible.   Please stop by from time to time to bid on great items starting at $0.99!  To find us click on Community and enter the member id BombshellBargains

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