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Elaine Atkins

Elaine Atkins is an everyday girl from Toronto with a love of beauty, style, food, travel, and everything in between. Her interest in beauty and skincare is showcased on her beauty blog Toronto Beauty Reviews while she shares her latest loves and experiences over on the aptly named lifestyle site, Elaine Loves. Passionate about blogging, she lends her expertise to Spark Sessions as the Project Manager, and you can see her work online in publications such as Fashion Magazine and Huffington Post Style.

Cottage Style: Transitioning from Weekday to Weekend with Ease

by Elaine Atkins

With June well under way, we have unofficially started summer and also cottage season! But how to go from weekday to cottage weekend in style? I’ve got five cottage style pieces that will work with items you probably already have in your current wardrobe, to help you transition effortlessly. Denim Shirt Dress A denim shirt dress …

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Six Winter Coats That Are Stylish and Warm

by Elaine Atkins

  When you live in Canada, dressing for winter is a BIG deal. A puffy coat is likely a staple in many of our wardrobes, but these practical coats don’t work for every occasion. What if you have a big business meeting? A holiday party? A wedding? A night out on the town? Despite many …

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The Best Cozy Sweaters for Fall

by Elaine Atkins

It’s always sad to see summer pass us by so quickly. But I have a confession to make, I’m looking forward to fall! Please don’t hate me! Fall is my favourite season thanks to rich colours and boots. Not the boots needed for trudging through deep snow, but all the other lovely ones. I also LOVE a great sweater. …

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What to Wear to a White Party

What To Wear To A White Party

by Elaine Atkins

You may have noticed a trend over the last little while – society is OBSESSED with the colour white. You can see it in décor (white kitchens are still huge), art and photography. Of course this trickles down to entertaining and style. Taking cues from the growing popularity of the “Diner En Blanc”, private white themed …

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6 Easy Steps to Better Breathing

by Elaine Atkins

When was the last time you took time to breathe? I mean, REALLY breathe. Have you also noticed that life has become such a whirlwind for most of us that we don’t even take the time to slow down and take deep breaths? Years ago, when I had more of a routine in my life, …

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What’s Up With The Grey Hair Trend?

by Elaine Atkins

Let’s discuss the grey hair trend shall we? At first I did not understand this at all. Most women I know spend much of their beauty routines trying to cover up their grey; and here there were women actually DYEING their hair grey? I think it was Kelly Osbourne who I first saw sporting this …

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Spring Cleaning Beauty, lipstick

Spring Cleaning Beauty Edition

by Elaine Atkins

  If you hate spring cleaning as much as we do maybe the beauty edition will be a little more fun! There are so many pretty spring collections that are out now so it’s a great excuse to get rid of your old, and possibly expired makeup and try something new! Generally anything that is …

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How to wear green on St. Patrick's Day

How to Wear Green on St. Patrick’s Day And Not Look Like a Leprechaun

by Elaine Atkins

  St. Patrick’s day is just around the corner and it’s all about the colour green! We’re all about getting in the spirit but unless you want to look like a leprechaun then you should probably avoid wearing green from head to toe (unless of course that’s the look you’re going for…then by all means…). …

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