Vanilla & Honey Poached Pears (Jillian Harris & Tori Wesszer Style) Prep 10 minutes Cook 20 minutesServes 4 Ingredients 2 ripe pears, peeled and halved 2 cups water 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup for a Jilly-inspired twist) 1 vanilla bean or 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cinnamon stick 1 small slice fresh ginger (optional) 1 pinch sea saltContinue reading “Jillian Harris & Tori Wesszer Inspired: Vanilla & Honey Poached Pears + Pear Glow Hydration Mask”
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1920s Evening Glamour vs. Daytime Beauty
The 1920s introduced a new rhythm to beauty: one face for the modern woman by day and another for the Jazz Age siren by night. The contrast was intentional, dramatic and deeply tied to the cultural shift of the decade. Daytime beauty in the 1920s was fresh, efficient and softly modern. Women were working, socializing andContinue reading “1920s Evening Glamour vs. Daytime Beauty”
Fave: Dermalogica Renewal Lip Complex
Let’s discuss Dermalogica Renewal Lip Complex. Pull up a chair as we delve into this fabulous lip primer. Not technically but it can be worn under lipstick which delivers smooth and long-lasting lipstick perfect for matte lipsticks. But wait, there’s more to discover and to love about Dermalogica Renewal Lip Complex. .When I was workingContinue reading “Fave: Dermalogica Renewal Lip Complex”
What’s New: Rhode Spotwear
Are you ready to discuss acne patches called spots as in Rhode Spots? Infused with hydrocolloid shields designed to calm, flatten and protect blemishes They’re shaped like jellybeans, colourful and intentionally fun, turning a breakout into something you don’t have to hide. The hydrocolloid material helps draw out impurities, reduce inflammation and create a clean,Continue reading “What’s New: Rhode Spotwear”
Part II — Tudor Cosmetics: Ingredients, Symbolism and Court Politics
When it came to beauty in the Tudor dynasty, it was more about symbolicism, being strategic and deeply tied to status. Cosmetics were used sparingly but when used, every ingredient carried meaning. Anne Boleyn knew this, after all she lived in a world where appearance communicated lineage, virtue and political alignment and the products womenContinue reading “Part II — Tudor Cosmetics: Ingredients, Symbolism and Court Politics”
Stacey Hobbs: Certified Professional Makeup Artist’s Education
Hi folks! I wanted take a brief break and break something down for you all, considering that I have been asked a lot lately about the school I had attended. The school I had attended was initially called Yorkville School of Makeup and Esthetics. Before it became George Brown School of Makeup and Esthetics, YorkvilleContinue reading “Stacey Hobbs: Certified Professional Makeup Artist’s Education”
