Beauty that gives back from Mary Kay, Denim for Hope, Avon and Vapour Organic Beauty!

Mary Kay Nourishine Plus Lip Gloss in Celebrate - $18 - has an ultra-comfortable, non-sticky formula with brilliant shine plus an instant boost of moisture in a shimmery peachy-pink shade that looks great on any skin tone and was created from the fun swirl of two glosses: Cream & Sugar and Pink Parfait and Mary Kay Creme Lipstick in One Woman Can - $16.50 - a long-wearing, stay-true formula and creamy texture with vitamin E & C in a shimmery berry shade

$1 will be donated from each sale of  these special-edition products to the Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation (MKACF) in support of its effort to assist women living with the appearance-related side effects of cancer and its treatments as well as those affected by domestic violence.

Available until August 15th while supplies last through your Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant - if you don't have one you can locate one at - www.marykay.ca or 1-866-455-5454.

Available until November 15th while supplies last through your Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant - if you don't have one you can locate one at - www.marykay.ca or 1-866-455-5454. - See more at: http://www.beautycrazed.ca/2013/08/mary-kay-fairytales-fantasy-fall-2013.html#sthash.Vc2hQBCk.dpuf

Second Yoga Jeans has partnered with Jean Machine for Denim for Hope to help support the Plan Canada Because I Am A Girl movement that aims to help break the cycle of poverty for children, specifically girls across Africa.

Two styles of D4H jeans - a mid-rise skinny indigo blue denim with sand coloured stitching and a high-rise skinny black denim with tonal stitching - designed specifically for the cause and priced at $100, featuring a signature Denim for Hope label with heart detail. 10% of every purchase will be directed towards Because I Am A Girl to improve the lives of millions of young women and girls in the developing world.

Who said buying a pair of jeans won't change the world?! Available exclusively at Jean Machine.

Avon Foundation Rose Zippered Case - $6 - a pretty polyester and nylon fully lined mesh bag with zip-closure with ribbon and charm accent. 100% of the net proceeds will go to breast cancer research, awareness and support services.

Available from your Avon rep - 1-800-265-AVON or online at www.avon.ca.

Vapour Organic Beauty Siren Lipstick in Courage - $22 - with a long-wearing and moisturizing formula in a warm, classic red that lives up to its name with 30% of its proceeds from sales going directly to the Center for the Intrepid that provides state-of-the-art medical care and rehabilitation for wounded veterans.

Available at www.vapourbeauty.com.

- Lisamarie -

Spring into colour with Swims, Yoga Jeans, FRAAS and mark.!

SWIMS Women's Penny Loafer in Peony Leather - $189 - features a waterproof spin on the classic loafer with an outer sole made with natural rubber for superior grip on any boat deck or slippery surface or just walking in the rain. Features a non-marking sole, ventilating gills around shoe base to provide superior breathability, and a foot bed made in anti-bacterial and odor-resistant EVA for excellent and durable comfort. Also available in other styles and colours including corals, blues and greens.

Available at Browns, The Bay and other fine retailers across Canada.

Yoga Jeans by Second Skin Denim has fresh new colours for Spring 2013 including pastels, neutrals and neon brights which just like their premium denim blues combine the true comfort and flexibility of a yoga garment with a trendy five-pocket design. From high-rise to low rise, skinny or straight, ankle and capri - there is something to flatter all shapes and sizes!

A pair will set you back around $130 and if you're in Toronto you can find them at Shopgirls - 1342 Queen Street West - otherwise check out the store locator at www.secondclothing.com to find them near you.

The nice thing about spring is the warm up in weather, the tricky thing about it though is the weather can turn on a dime and go from pleasant to cool in a matter of minutes - so not only is a scarf a fashion statement, it can also take the chill off! I'm especially taken with FRAAS Mystical Waters Scarf - 40 x 72 - $48 - choose from Turquoise or Coral and big enough you can wear it in a multiple of ways - there are actually some amazing how-to videos on Youtube for tying scarves if you're as useless at it as I am!

Available online at fraas.com or amazon.com. Or by calling the company at 212-575-0191.

mark. Big Mix Up Bracelets - $20 - a 6 bracelet set featuring a mix of tones and textures plus coordinating leaf charms that can be worn individually or stacked together.

Available from your Avon rep - 1-800-265-AVON or online at www.avon.ca. 

- Lisamarie - 

Test Driving Yoga Jeans!

Jeans have been a staple of my wardrobe since my early teens and although they have come a long way since the days before they started adding things like lycra and spandex to denim and the only way to have skintight jeans was to soak in a hot bath while wearing them to shrink them to your body and then have to lie on the bed and pull the zipper up with a coat hanger - but even with all the improvements, I have still been hard pressed to find jeans that are really comfortable - until I found Yoga Jeans by Second Denim Co that is.

My biggest problem with jeans has usually been that after a couple hours of wear they start to droop and bag which is really unflattering - So not a problem with my Yoga Jeans - made from premium denim from around the world with an average shape memory retention of 92% - I can bend, twist and stretch all day long and my Yoga Jeans hug my curves and look like they just came out of the washer!

Yoga Jeans come in a multitude of colours, rinses, textures, styles and rises so there is something for every taste and body type and they won't only make you look good but also feel good about the fact that you are buying Canadian - they are 100% Canadian-made as well as socially responsible - produced with eco-friendly practices, including using 50% less water during washing and treating with only non toxic chemical free dyes.

A pair will set you back around $130 and if you're in Toronto you can find them at Shopgirls - 1342 Queen Street West - otherwise check out the store locator at www.secondclothing.com to find them near you.

- Lisamarie -