My Awakening – Dear BHD…
The numerous challenges and changes that seemed overbearing weren’t without reason. When you log on to BHD you are witnessing my growth, which is essentially how BHD came to be. I figured if I kept writing I would get over my then heartbreak and post by post my laptop and wordpress would nurture me into...
Beauty review: Sexy Face Bronzers for Every Budget
To maintain your sunless tan, you might want to add a bronze kick to your make up routine. There are three bronzing products I swear by, each for different reasons that I’ll fill you in on below: 1. Guerlain Terracotta line This line by Guerlian is known for perfecting the bronzed sunless look. My favourite...
Leave no trace – Best Eye Makeup Removers
Have you ever gone to bed with just washing your face and waking up looking as if someone punched you? It’s not that you’re sleep-deprived, it’s just that you’re staining your skin because your eye makeup is not properly removed. This is why I urge you to start using eye makeup remover. In order to...
Pretty Modelesque – the beauty regimen of a model
Do you ever wonder what a model’s beauty regime consists of? What’s really in their beauty stash? What tips & tricks have they learned from industry pros? If you’re dying to know, than Pretty Modelesque is your new must-read series. I’ll be interviewing a new top model every month & will delve deep to find...
Runway vs. Reality II
Dior to me exudes extravagance, theatrics and extremity; so naturally, I gravitated towards their haute couture SS 2011 catwalk makeup as inspiration for this edition of RUNWAY vs. REALITY. Runway Look I’ve been obsessed with winged liner since childhood, so I *almost always incorporate it into every makeup look I produce. I was so excited...
BHD Beauty Award: Kiehl’s tinted moisturizer
The situation: We all have insecurities; my skin is my daily torment. Since moving to Toronto my skin has been acting up and going crazy, so I’m on the hunt for the holy grail of foundation. The requirements: it has to last, give coverage, look natural and leave me breakout free. I have searched high...
April’s behind the scenes shots: Free. Float. Fly.
Over the weekend my stellar team and I, worked on April’s photo shoot: Free. Float. Fly. I don’t want to give away what our theme is all about but I do want to share with you who we are and what we love to do. Di Mora is one of my greatest friends and BHD’s...
Good Bye winter, hello spring
Finally we can say goodbye to the cruel winter and welcome spring. I know snow is still lingering on the ground, but whatevs, spring is technically here. This season has some hot trends and here are my top three spring must-haves: 1. As seen at the Marc Jacobs show, it’s all about BRIGHT ORANGE LIPSTICK. ...
The beauty behind the service
Let’s be real; some products are not worth the hype. So, for me, when a huge price tag is slapped on it, the presentation better be killer. It’s a pity when big companies spend tons of money on marketing and PR and their brand end up tainted by terrible customer service. My friend desperately wanted...
Cover girl – clean foundation
Cover Girl’s clean foundation is refreshing. It’s nice to get away from all the jazz and fluff around new cosmetics. This product delivers exactly what it promises, a sheer, clean and fresh look. This foundation brings makeup back to basics. I remember the first time I ever bought foundation, I didn’t know what I wanted,...
Runway Vs. Reality – Get inspired without being literal!
The extreme RUNWAY makeup look I did was inspired by Val Garland’s Makeup look for Monique Lhuillier’s SS 2011 Show ~ photo credit: M.A.C. Cosmetics ~ photo credit: noircosmetics.com Runway Look Reality For those of us living in the REAL world any element can be taken from the RUNWAY and applied in a subdued manner....
Say NO to smudgy eyeliner
So you went out with your friends wearing the cutest sequined dress and your eye makeup was impeccable. You danced, sang and laughed with intent and emotion all night long. It was the perfect night. In the a.m. with your skinny, extra frothy latte you look through your pictures and you quickly come to the...
MAC Cham Pale Collection
I love getting MAC goodies, although I am not a pro by any means at applying it. In January we will have a steady beauty section for you guys, with two wonderful ladies – who are makeup EXPERTS. For the time being you have me In case you haven’t noticed I’m a bit of a...
