It's going to be a fashionably comfy holiday thanks to Dynamite and Garage!

Think it's impossible to look cute and still be comfortable during the holidays? Not so if you sink into the luxurious comfort of a sweater dress like this comfy little number:

Dynamite Mock Neck Sweater Dress - $59.95 - comes in sizes XXS - XL in a beautiful deep Mariana Blue - a rich textured velvet-like dress that features a stunning mock neckline and super soft chenille fabric.

And check out the sultry open back for an added edge. Pair it with thick tights and over the knee flat boots for casual comfort or fishnet stockings and spiked booties to amp up the wow factor!

Find it at dynamiteclothing.com/ca/.

Or if you want a more casual look you can get the same type of bare-back effect with this Garage sweater:

Garage Double V Chenille Tunic - $44.95 - in sizes XXS - XL in this beautiful Graphite shade or also in Iris Purple if you want something more girly - it's super-duper soft and features a V-neck front as well as a V-back with adjustable tie detail. Perfect paired with jeans or leggings!

Either way you will look great, just be careful about what kind of bra you wear with them - you'll need a low back or clear back strap one so you don't ruin the line - Capezio makes a great clear back bra that would work perfectly!

- Lisamarie -

Add some sparkle to your holiday with Paul & Joe Sparkling Foundation Primer

Paul & Joe Sparkling Foundation Primer - 30ml - $40 - inspired by glistening holiday lights, it has iridescent pearls that enhances smoothness and radiance for flawless pre-makeup skin. 

Enriched with with water-soluble polymers and moisturizing ingredients such as orange flower water and sodium hyaluronate, this sparkling primer creates a smooth makeup layer that captures and locks in moisture, achieving firmness and radiance when spread over the skin.

There's a few different ways to wear it - if you are a lucky enough to have naturally flawless skin, use it on it's own to add radiance - or if you need some help getting to flawless, use it under  foundation to help foundation last longer and look better - you can even mix a drop or two into foundation to sheer it out and turn it into a shimmering tinted moisturizer!

Available now for a limited time at select Shoppers Drug Mart locations and online at beautyboutique.ca. 

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... Lowe's holiday decor!

I admit it, I'm a last minute decorator at the best of times - but honestly, until we got snow a couple of days ago I was having a hard time wrapping my mind around the fact that Christmas is only a couple of weeks away!

Normally I would now give up on the idea of holiday decor assuming that I won't be able to find anything nice in the stores at this late date - that is until I walked into Lowe's last night and found a winter wonderland!

Their decor comes in a bunch of different themes from rustic to elegant and I especially love this cool frosted look so I picked up:

Silver Striated Glass Ornaments - $5.99 - $6.99

30" Lighted Frosted Wreath - $49.99

  Crackled Glass Double-Wick Candles - in silver and blue - $9.99

Available now at Lowe's stores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Nails get festive with Kiss Salon Secrets Nail Art Starter Kit!

KISS Salon Secrets Nail Art Starter Kit - $16.99 - contains everything you need for the most festive of manicures including: 2 sticker sheets, charm kit, striping tape, pattern guide stencils, 3 tools, full-cover decals, 3 glitter pouches and nail art sealer.

Still want festive nails but with less effort? Then check out Kiss Be Linked and Kiss Accent Stickers - $3.99 - with fun holiday designs!

Available now at Walmart, London Drugs and Jean Coutu.

- Lisamarie -

Clé de Peau Beauté Nuit de Chine Holiday 2017 Collection

This holiday season, Clé de Peau Beauté presents their limited edition collection, Nuit de Chine - a collaboration with painter Kathe Graga, who created packaging inspired by the timeless opulence of decorative Chinoiserie, making it perfect for gifting (and getting).

Eye Color Pencils - $100 - a set of twistable eye pencils in five elegant shades inspired by the timeless elegance of decorative Chinoiserie.

The smooth formula contains illuminating hydro wrap complex and premium argan oil for moisturizing benefits and can be used both as eye shadow and as eye liner creating alluring eyes with natural multi-dimensionality and a wet look.

Essential Radiance Set - $180 - a discovery collection of essentials that inspires exquisite radiance and helps protect against visible signs of aging. Containing: softening cleansing foam, hydro-softening lotion, protective fortifying emulsion SPF 22, intensive fortifying emulsion and cotton.

With a formula containing illuminating complex EX to diminish the appearance of damage caused by dryness and brings visible improvement to skin by providing hydration and a smooth refined texture while proving the skin moisture, radiance and a fine texture and reducing the look of dullness and fatigue, helping skin appear to glow from within.

Nail Lacquer Trio - $85 - high gloss, quick drying nail enamel scented with signature rose in three beautiful shades inspired by the timeless opulence of decorative Chinoiserie.

Formulated with argan tree oil for its moisturizing benefits to apply easily with no streaking.

Available now for a limited time at Holt Renfrew, Saks, Nordstrom, and Ogilvy’s.

- Lisamarie -

Cute Alert - Paul and Joe Holiday Makeup Collection 2017!

Inspired by champagne in Paris, the Paul and Joe Holiday Makeup Collection 2017 - $64 - includes a limited edition Lipstick - topped with an adorable cat face, eye gloss and shimmering blush all housed in a perfect sized pouch - great for creating an ultra-glam holiday look for yourself and/or gifting to your bestie!

Available for a limited time at select Shoppers Drug Mart locations across Canada and online at beautyboutique.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Nine West Holiday 2017 Collection and a sneak peek of Spring/Summer 2018!

The Nine West Holiday 2017 is a great way to add glamour and sparkle to a holiday outfit with a collection that showcases opulent details that venture from evening into daylight.

With ultra-feminine fabrics, from crushed velvet, satin, silk shantung and sparkling sequins accented with beads, glitter and everything else you need to keep the holiday bright.

I am especially in love with these dragonfly adorned slip-ons!

Available in stores now and retail between $60-$140.

 The cats and I agree that we love these tasseled heels!

As for these these jeweled and feathered beauties - you will be mine!

Or if you are looking to jazz of a pair of shoes already in your closet - try a Pombons shoe clip!

And when things get cold, you can start thinking about Spring/Summer 2018 that includes the Birds Of Paradise collection with lush, tropical floral prints in bright, saturated colours.

Along with pastel candy shades, embroidery and three-dimensional adornment to add drama and eclectic flair.

 These shoes and bag - I dare you to not be amused by them!

The Almost Famous collection where glam rock meets effortless boho beauty.

 All this makes for some present and future happy shoe shopping!

- Lisamarie -

Cute Alert - The Body Shop Mask Sampler Set!

The Body Shop Mask Sampler Set - $30 - in a beautifully packaged gift set that includes 9 100% vegan masks:
3 x 5ml Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask
3 x 5ml British Rose Fresh Plumping Mask
3 x 5ml Japanese Matcha Tea Pollution Clearing Mask
and a super-cute bunny headband to keep the mask out of your hair with the added bonus of making you look adorable!
  
A great little stocking stuffer for beauty addicts (buy one for yourself too of course)!

As an added bonus, when you buy this gift, it will help fund the Peace Play Project in Lebanon for a year, providing play and activities in a safe place for Syrian refugee children.

Available now at The Body Shop stores across Canada and online at thebodyshop.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Great Gifting - L'Occitane Nourishing Shea Butter Collection

Looking for something yummy and sweet smelling to gift a special someone this holiday season? Then look no further then:

L'Occitane Nourishing Shea Butter Collection - $79 (a $105.50 value) - includes Shea Ultra Rich Body Cream - 200ml, Shea Butter Hand Cream - 75ml, Shea Butter Foot Cream - 75ml, Shea Butter Extra Gentle Soap - 100g tucked inside beautiful gold packaging - made with sustainably sourced shea butter from Burkina Faso, it's exactly what dry, parched winter skin has been crying out for!

It's a gift you can feel doubly good about giving, not only is your giftee sure to love it, this holiday season, L’Occitane has partnered with UNICEF to help thousands of children around the world. From now to December 25th, L’Occitane will donate $4 from each Shea Butter Collection and Shea Butter Deluxe Collection Gift Sets purchased to UNICEF, up to $120,000!

Available now at L'Occitane boutiques across Canada and online at https://ca.loccitane.com.

- Lisamarie -

Joe Fresh Gel Look Nail Polish 2017 Holiday Collection - with swatches!

Joe Fresh Gel Look Nail Polish Holiday - $5 - offers all the perks of a UV gel polish without the use of a lamp in one easy step - no top or base coat required - with a high shine, smooth finish that lasts up to 14 days.

Frosted

Pink Wish

Sparkling Glitz

Mauve-ulous

Lover's Kiss

Gothika Blue

Dark Pine

Soul Train

Available now at Loblaws and Real Canadian Superstores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -