I can feel it, this is the year of body care! The skincare market is incredibly crowded right now with so many amazing brands and products. I’m really excited to see how brands take the innovation and science to improve the skin over our whole bodies! Getting in on the action are these new Youth to the People Body products which just launched in early 2024! I have three of the products, and I’ve never smelled or felt so good! Youth to the People 10% AHA + Yerba Mate Smoothing Body Scrub AHA does wonders for making the skin on my face feel baby smooth. This body scrub uses physical and chemic ..read more

I can feel it, this is the year of body care! Youth to the People 10% AHA + Yerba Mate Smoothing Body Scrub Why keep the good stuff only for the face? AHA does wonders for making the skin on my face feel baby smooth. This body scrub uses physical and chemical exfoliation to reveal smooth skin all over the body! Some of the main ingredients are: lactic acid, glycolic acid, jojoba oil beads, and olive seed powder. This scrub has an amazing unisex scent with notes of black pepper, ginger, and velvet woods. It’s a mix of uplifting citrus and also quite a warm and woody smell too. I have keratosis ..read more

In the past few years (especially due to COVID), I started doing more local trips which only takes 2-3 days and can fit in a long weekend. These weekend trips from Vancouver are amazing for spicing up the mundane every day schedule. I’ve lived in Vancouver for over 20 years now so let me share with you the best weekend trips from Vancouver for every type of traveler! The first two sections are probably familiar to you if you’re from Vancouver but great for first timers. But if you’re looking for more of a hidden gem, just keep scrolling to the bottom and I bet you’ll find something new! Weeke ..read more

I’ve had a few posts on the blog sharing the best products for dry skin but this product beats them all. Although the coldest winter days are basically over, I wanted to share one of the best hydrating creams I’ve ever tried. The Kiehls Ultra Facial Advanced Repair Barrier Cream has been a life savor at keeping my skin plump and firm all winter long. Basics Name: Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Advanced Repair Barrier Cream Size: 50ml Price: $55 The Claims Kiehl’s markets this product for dry to very dry skin. Not only does this product provide hydration, it repairs the skin barrier. Within one hour ..read more

Last year, I discovered the Clarins Lip Comfort Oil and it remains one of my favorite products today. I received all the shades of the new Clarins Lip Perfector Glow a few months ago and I can’t wait to share with you the swatches and my review. Basics Packaging Formula There are a few “Lip Perfector” products within the Clarins line up. There’s the regular, intense, velvet, and glow. As you may guess from the name, the Clarins Lip Perfector Glow have a finish that contains more of a shimmer and glow. Clarins is full of innovation and this product contains 2 mother-of-pearls to provide light ..read more

I just came back from a wonderful week in the sun and wanted to share my experience staying at the Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun in November 2023. I’ve been on a bit of an all inclusive kick recently but as this trip was to celebrate my dad’s 60th, I wanted an easy option for my parents. If you want to see other all inclusive reviews, check out my post of the Excellence El Carmen in Dominican Republic and Sanctuary in Grand Memories Varadero in Cuba. Since this trip was with my parents, I didn’t spend too much time taking photos and “working”. All these photos are from my phone so I apologize that ..read more

I’m really excited to share two new pieces I recently received from Vincero that are going to be the perfect accessories! I usually like dainty jewelry that I can wear on a daily basis and both of these would are wonderful additions for my every day pieces. You can check out their collection of mens and women’s watches and jewelry on Vincero’s website. Vincero Harper Watch It’s been a few years since I’ve worn a watch but I’ve been itching to get back in the game. The style I have is called The Harper in Silver + Turkish Blue. I chose this design because I was really drawn to the blue face an ..read more

The past few years have seen crazy price increases from designer brands. But I think we are finally seeing some new releases at a more affordable price tag. If you want to read in depth reviews, I’ve done one for my Gucci GG Marmont bag as well as the Chloe C Clutch. Today I rounded up all the best picks for designer bags to buy this Black Friday! Everything is less than $2,000. My favorite site to shop for Black Friday sales is SSENSE! Gucci Ophidia Mini Bag Buy here on Gucci online– $1,355 CAD This is a new style from Gucci and at an excellent price point. It is much bigger than some of the ..read more

Life has been really busy lately but I am back with a blog post!! In August, my boyfriend finally relocated from Portland to Vancouver so we were busy moving. And then in September, we went on a two week vacation to Japan! I’ve actually had these lipsticks in my collection for a few months now but I just got a chance to try them and I’m blown away. If you are looking for a high impact, bold lip color, you need to try the Shiseido TechnoSatin Gel Lipstick! These will definitely be my go to for any holiday parties this year! Available to purchase online for $38 at Shiseido, Shoppers Drug Mart a ..read more

I’m so excited to share photos of my Dior D’way Sandals and whether these are worth the price! I have a series of reviews of luxury items after one year of use and I can’t wait to share my thoughts on this lust worthy piece. I think if you are spending a lot of money, it’s important to see how the item holds up and how views may change after time and the initial excitment. (Real talk, this is actually my third year now of owning this, I just haven’t been able to publish this post!) Dior Dway Sandals There are so many color variations of the Dior Dway sandals. I picked the most classic combinat ..read more