Nowadays I work from home, which has its perks (really relaxed dress code, interesting snacks and lunches, and winning at personal life admin) but up until a few months ago, I was commuting to a downtown office. Despite my now nonexistent commute, I’ve kept my desk and office area as professional as possible (no dialling […]
Beauty
How to stop washing your hair so often: Retrain your hair, quit shampoo, and cut down on grease

About two years ago, I was totally frustrated with my hair. Back then, I’d have to shampoo my hair every morning because, by the afternoon, my roots were greasy, and the ends were just so awful. Dry, ragged and not smooth at all. Washing my hair on a daily basis meant blow-drying and styling my hair […]
Essie’s all-time greats: the five nail polish colors you’ll ever need

I love Essie nail polish. I think the polishes are better quality and last longer than anything at the drugstore, and I definitely also prefer them to OPI. And, you can actually buy them at the drugstore (at least Shoppers Drug Mart in Canada!) so that’s a big win for me, too. While my […]
The world’s best hair brush: My journey to the Wet Brush

It may have taken more than three decades (give or take) to find the perfect hair brush, but I finally did. Last year I purchased a Wet Brush, and I have not looked back since. I love my Wet Brush — it has been by far the best detangler I’ve ever used and I highly […]
The twin pillars of celestial skincare: Sunday Riley’s Luna and U.F.O. facial oils

Have you tried Sunday Riley facial oils yet? I first discovered them last year when I received a 15 mL bottle of Luna in Anna & Lily’s Cult Beauty Box (which, by the way, was amazing). Previously I had been using some facial and cleansing oils, but the Luna Sleeping Night Oil was a real […]