Midnight Wink

If you have been to a Winners or Marshalls store lately (or TJ Maxx in the States), you may have notice an influx of high-end beauty brands. Specifically, I have seen items from Anastasia Beverly Hills, Too Faced, Kat Von D, Kevin Aucoin, MAC, Bobbi Brown, Lipstick Queen, Dior, Burberry, and more. Not to mention a wide range of fragrance, skincare, and haircare. These products are the real deal - they are usually from past seasons or overstock.  The trouble with purchasing makeup products at these stores can be due to hygenic issues. Often time when you find a coveted item, it has been opened and swatched. Some products are easy to tell if they have been dipped into, such as cream products or powders. Some products, like liquid lipsticks or mascara, are not. Personally I wouldn't suggest picking up these products if they do not have a protective wrapping and look like they've been tampered with. Use your discretion.  A brand that I have seen consistently from store-to-sto...

I have had a long pause in my blog posts recently, and that is because I was really busy with wedding planning and working on my PhD dissertation. I got married on September 29th, and it was the most perfect day ever!! All of the hard work and planning was totally worth it!  [Although I will give a word of warning if trying to plan your wedding while in grad school... just don't].  Now that the wedding is over, I thought I would share my beauty process from the big day! Finding good hair stylists, makeup artists, and the perfect accessories was tough, but definitely worth the effort!  I decided to go with Fancy Face Inc. as my glam squad... and I'm so glad I did. Their work is just impeccable! If you are getting married and need some inspo, check out their instagram account here . They are a full-service mobile beauty squad based in both Toronto and Vancouver. They will come to you to beautify you and your sparkle squad on your big day, bringing a team of tal...