I was really excited about the concept of Essie’s Magnetic Nail Polish. As you can see it includes a magnet on the cap used to create different patterns in the nail polish when held above a fresh coat of laquer. I picked up Repstyle which was to provide a snake skin appearance. You can see…
Blue is my favorite color but I also have a weakness for red — when I do laundry there is usually a load of reds. It is not surprising to me that my heart skipped a beat when it saw this 17 Sundays’s Red Time Out Knit Dress at Madison Plus Select. Ok, I realize…
I like the look of mixed texture of the Medina Coat, especially in outerwear; in this case, the boucle yarn stitch and the leather look sleeves. I love the off center zipper and adjustable cowl neckline. It comes in sizes 12 to 24 and is a bit pricey at $280 US through the Carmacoma website….
My last ditch at summer colors was wearing Essie’s Boxer Shorts (1034). I applied two not really smooth coats for an opaque color look. I absolutely love this color which is actually a bit more lavender than the photo highlights. In spite of really loving the color I couldn’t help jazzing it up a bit…
This fun fall manicure was courtesy of two colors from Avon’s fall collection. These are the first Avon polishes I have worn in some time and I am quite happy with the color and consistency of the enamel. Besides that I am really amazed how well this polish held up, even after five days no…
Cabiria is a plus size line by Eden Miller, a US costume designer and wardrobe specialist. The line features whimsical designs like these adorable Flaminia available in sizes 12 to 24 from Madison Plus Select: It is on sale for $175. You can find this and many other brands at Madison Plus Select, they ship…
If you are ever in the Toronto area and are feeling in the mood for some yoga or zumba in a size acceptance atmosphere then visit Fit Zone Plus at their new location at 475 Danforth Avenue (a 4 minute walk from Chester Station or 5 mins by subway from Yonge/Bloor). Their brand new space…
Lara Bazant, a Toronto based jewelry artist, whose focus is both “eco and ethical” has ventured into the world of online merchandising after a three years in the Distillery District (DD). Moving to a online focus only will allow her to spend more time designing beautiful adornments for her customers and being a mom. If…