Covet & Acquire

What it is: A complete beige wardrobe of nail colours (each sold separately!) from Sally Hansen — including the newly released Canadian exclusive, Nude Awakening (pictured at top left).

I've been feeling a bit out of sorts lately.

And I think I might have an idea why.

Who doesn't love a great designer collaboration?

I know I do.

We've had a great run of warm weather here in Vancouver lately.

And it's made me do something I don't usually do ...

It's Wednesday (ugh!), so I thought what better time to relive a recent weekend adventure — just when we're sandwiched between last weekend and next weekend.

Because we both know we are already thinking about those two precious days off ahead.

What it is: The luxury Canadian retailer's annual spring goodie bag of beauty products.

There's just something so cool and effortless about Brit singer/songwriter Jess Glynne.

And now, we can all get a little dose of her sartorial side thanks to her recent collaboration with Bench.

I never thought I'd say this, but I'm kind of loving the '70s vibe that's all over the place right now.

Let me start this Makeup Monday review by saying — I'm a fan of Charlotte Tilbury's cosmetics.

I've always felt that my personality has been a bit split — and it's not just because I'm a Gemini. :P

I'm talking city versus country.

If you've shopped at Guildford Town Centre in Surrey in the past year or so, you know it's undergone a major (and much-needed!) facelift.

And now the Le Chateau store in the space has too.

What it is: A full haircare collection specifically targeting dry hair. The line, which includes Bain Satin (shampoo), Lait Vital (conditioner), Nectar Thermique (heat protector), a Masquintense (yep, you guessed it — a mask!) and more, deeply nourishes hair while also protecting against damage from hot tools.