TIFF 2010: Day 2

I saw my first film of the festival today and it started with a bang...kick...punch. Lots of action. I  saw the movie Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen (Jingwu Fengyun - Chen Zhen). I like to see at least one action movie in the festival.

After the film I had got some lunch at Freshii. I am trying to eat healthy and avoid the foods that I am allergic to.  

I only had one film scheduled for the day, so about three hours until my pilates class later in the day. I decided to wander down to Queen Street West, a trendy part of Toronto with lots of stores, boutiques and cafes. There was one store in particular that I wanted to check out.

The boutique Jacob & Sebastian carries bath products from around the world. I couldn't resist. I walked around the store once to sample the products. I didn't want to spend too much money as it is only the beginning of the festival and I have so much more shopping to do.

These are the items that I purchased:

The Republic of Tea Be Well Red Teas - Get Clean Herb Tea for Detoxing No.7  ($12.95)

Villainess Soaps Whipped Body Creme - Jai Mahal Whipped  ($14.99)

Villainess Soaps  - Decadence ($5.50)

The Balm to the Rescue - vegan lip treatment ($19.99)

*Prices are in Canadian Funds

After leaving Jacob & Sebastian I started walking west and noticed the sign for the beauty bar the 10spot. I didn't have an appointment, but I wanted to see if I could get a manicure. I felt like pampering myself. Luckily I did not have to wait long.

I was hoping that I would have time to go to the pastry store Dufflet. They have amazing chocolate tarts. I was going to cheat a little bit. Unfortunately, I did not have time after my manicure. I had to catch a streetcar without smudging my nails so I could get to my pilates class.


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• Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen (Jingwu fengyun: Chen Zhen) (variety.com)
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Soap Obsessed

I love buying different types of soap. The scent is very important and sometimes I am lucky enough to find a bar with great packaging.  Last week I went a little crazy shopping for soap.

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Verbena Soap packaged in a beautiful keepsake box (Winners $5.99)

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Verbena soap packaged in a beautiful keepsake box - two 150g bars (Winners $7.99)

Bottom Left to Right

Coconut Vanilla Sugar Triple Milled Soap 283g (Winners $5.99)

Citron Cassis Organic Shea Butter Soap 284g (Winners $5.99)

Le Couvent des Minimes Verbena & Lemon 100g (Shoppers Drug Mart $7.00)

Aromafields Deluxe Soap & Home Collection Lotus Mint 300g (Winners $5.99)

My all time favourite soap is the shea butter soap from L'Occitane en Provence.  I also make a special trip to the One of A Kind Show  in Toronto to purchase the natural handmade soap from Skinlicious. I could order the soap online, but I love smelling each soap before I make a purchase. The next show is from March 31 to April 4, 2010. 

Mor Cosmetics Gift Pack

It is impossible for me to go Christmas shopping and not make purchases for myself. I seem to find the best items during this time of year.

When I was in Holt Renfrew last week I purchased this beautiful gift pack from Mor Cosmetics. I will keep the tin once I have used the items.  Holt Renfrew $48.00

THERE'S NO TURNING  BACK

SNOW GARDENIA Triple-Milled Soap 200g  7oz

ORANGE BLOSSOM Hand Cream 100ml  3.3fl. oz

CASSIS NOIR Lip Delight 10g  .35oz

Mor de luxe Spa Orange Blossom Body Bar

Winners is of my favourite store to shop. I am like a kid in a candy store. I love the body products section in the store.

On my last visit to the store I bought some soap. I had never heard of the brand Mor. I bought Mor de luxe spa Orange Blossom Body Bar. It smells amazing and it lathers like no other soap I have ever used. It is enriched with shea butter and vitamin E. I have to find out where I can find more products in Toronto. For now I will be going to different Winners stores to see if I can find more soap.

Mor Cosmetics is an Australian company. The collections include luxurious soaps, lotions and pampering products.

Love Your Body Sale

I went to The Body Shop yesterday to purchase some soap. I did not know that they were having a sale.

Love Your Body Sale - Buy 2 bath and body products and get 1 free

Also, if you spent $24.50 or more, you could purchase a gift bag for $5.00. The gift bag included:

• Divide & Multiply Mascara
  
• Vitamin E Intense Moisture Cream
• Total Energy Exhilarating Body Wash
• Hi-Shine Lip Treatment

An extra bonus was a coupon for $10 off your next purchase of $40 or more.

I love the idea that the bag can be used again as a clutch.