Just like a snap of the fingers

I can't rave about this product enough. I was madly preparing for a craft fair two nights ago and the last to-do item on my long list was to give myself a manicure. Three coats of OPI's Happy Anniversary later, I dropped this magical potion onto my nails and they were dry like THAT!

Drying Drops from Nicole by OPI

Come fly with me

This warm, exquisite scent is at the top of my wishlist at the moment. Featuring head notes of berries, a floral heart, and a woody base, the parfum version is what I have my sights set on.

Butterfly from Hanae Mori

Pretty pucker

I stopped by Aveda today to use my free $10 birthday gift card, which I am sure is just a marketing scheme to get people to spend because only the trial sized products are under $10. Anyway, I bought a bottle of rosemary mint lotion, but then tried the most amazing lip colour. As a pale person with barely any eyebrows, I find it difficult to wear dramatic make up, but this shade was bold without being garish. Behold:

Butternut Nourish-Mint Smoothing Lip Colour from Aveda

Paddington, is that you?

This adorable pink brush is perfect for applying powder, bronzer, and more. The brush is fully retractable, which is great for travellers, and is super soft because of the "teddy bear hair." How cute is that?

Kabuki brush by Too Faced

Sea of calm

This tiny roll-on smells like peppermint and is surely magical. It soothes headaches and tense muscles, and constantly puts me in a state of zen. If only I could buy it in the tester size!

Blue oil by Aveda

Smooth moves

I can't rave about this gadget enough! Recommended by one Miss Brandy Bernard, this machine has 72 rotating tweezers to pull out unwanted hair by the roots, leaving a smooth finish. It is a great investment for those who wax regularly since it will pay itself off after just a few uses!

Emagine epilator by Emjoi

By any other name

A former coworker once told me that when a man gives a woman a gift, it should smell good, feel good, or look good. I would say this is a strong contender for the first and third, and it makes me feel mighty good! It has a lovely floral scent of rose, peony, and jasmine, with bits of clementine, cassis, and vanilla thrown in. How perfect!

Kimono rose eau de parfum by Thymes

Quick cleaning

What's a girl to do when she's got fourteen million things to do and little time to freshen up her hair before heading out on a hot date? It's dry shampoo to the rescue! Made with natural starches to absorb oil, a little bit of this lemon verbena scented powder goes a long way.

Pronto dry shampoo by Oscar Blandi