Shimmer, glimmer and shine for the holidays with mark., Bourjois, Lia Sophia and Secret!

mark. Star Status Eye Shadow Palette - $22 - in two exclusive for the holidays shade trios: Earth Angel and Meteor Showers - with a baked, wet/dry formula of coordinating, highly pigmented, super-pearlized shades. Compact also contains a dual-ended brush and a mirror for easy application.

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

Bourjois Golden Shimmer Mist Hair & Body - $18 - an illuminating spray for adding a golden glimmer wherever you want! Adds a subtle shimmer to hair and decollete - and best tip I got, close your eyes and spray a little bit over your eyeshadow to add instant come-hither impact to your eyes!

Available at select Shoppers Drug Mart.

Lia Sophia Elysian Cuff Bracelet - $98 - inspired by vintage Hollywood and 20's glamour it's designed with cut crystals on a cuff bracelet of jet or persian blue - sure to make a statement!

Available from your Lia Sophia Advisor - visit www.liasophia.com to find one in your area.

Want to keep your shine a little more discrete but still super sexy? Secret Gloss Pantyhose - $9.99 - with a medium-control top and shadow toe and Secret Gloss Thigh Highs - $11.99 - are perfect for amping up that LBD and getting your legs the attention they deserve! Available in Nude, Black, Blush Beige and the pantyhose also come in Silver.

Available now at major retailers.

- Lisamarie -

The IT Lounge - where celebrities, fashion and charity mingle!

The Toronto Film Festival is in full swing and although I haven't seen a single movie, I have been in plenty of gifting lounges and even seen a few stars (sadly not Alexander Skarsgård though, if you see him, tell him I'm in the book)!

Lounges are always full of pretty sparkly things (and people) and who doesn't love that - but one lounge in particular has impressed me not just with all the amazing outside things but with all the sparkly inside things!

NKPR's IT Lounge has a tradition of charitable giving and this year was no different - featuring an exclusive portrait studio led by acclaimed fashion and beauty photographer, Patrick Demarchelier -  guests were styled and shot with a charitable donation being made for every sitting.

Kandy with a K was on hand to satisfy your sweet tooth and as a reminder of the online candy boutique which raises funds for ten different causes including: Artists for Peace and Justice, At My Best, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada, Camp Oochigeas, Can Fund, Girls on the Run, Musicounts, Partners for Mental Health and Paws for the Cause. For more info or to order Kandy (the chocolate covered gummy bears are delish!) - http://kandywithak.com

STiKS Gaming  was on site to launch APJ's Battle to Build which raises money for charities using the power of gaming. If you've ever wanted to go head-to-head with your fave celebrity you'll want to check it out - 100% of the proceeds go directly to support APJ's initiatives on the ground in Haiti! More info can be found at stiksgaming.com

Grain Farmers of Ontario and Great Lakes Biodiesel were there to recharge, refuel and relax visitors and where I had tasty treats, learned amazing things about soy that I never knew and then hung out on environmentally conscious furniture that is way nicer then the stuff I have at home! Check it out at gfo.ca and greatlakesbiodiesel.ca

As for outside sparkle, there was plenty of that too - lia sophia was present with their glamorous Red Carpet and Special Edition collection jewellery - liasophia.ca; Tweezerman was cleaning up eyebrows and showing off the new Cynthia Rowley and Zebra Satin Etched line - tweezerman.ca and RW&CO was displaying the holiday collection that just makes you want to go to a party! - rw-co.com All while being fed and watered - Yogurty's (strawberry frozen yougurt topped with mini m&m's, yum)! with a SKYY Vodka TIFF cocktail chaser and some bottlegreen to wash it all down.

All in all, a perfect day!

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... Lia Sophia Wishing Well Ring!

Lia Sophia Wishing Well Ring - $88 - how much do you love this sparkly delight of a knuckle-high oval of hematite showcasing a throng of amber, diamond and black diamond cut crystals?!

I have long been familiar with the at-home buying of beauty products through Avon and Mary Kay; people who (do crazy stuff like) cook buy kitchen stuff from TupperWear and Pampered Chef; and I even remember long ago buying clothes at a Weekender Wear party but I didn't know that there is a company that does home jewellery parties!

Lia Sophia jewellery is sold exclusively through their network of advisors at parties thrown by hostesses (hostesses earn free jewellery and additional perks). They call it Social Fashion, because they think it's the friendliest, most enjoyable way to try on new jewellery and purchase it.

Not a party person? You can also place an order online through your Advisor's Web site.  Purchase two items at regular price, and your third item is 50% off.

Browse the jewellery, find an Advisor or sign up to host a party at www.liasophia.ca

- Lisamarie -