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Age, Wisdom & Regrets. How I’m Embracing Aging (sort of)

By //  by Candace Sampson

With age comes wisdom, and a few regrets I’ve come to find out. Barely a day goes by after catching a glimpse of my crow’s feet in a reflection, that I don’t hear my mother say, “You’re going to regret that tan someday!”. Ugh, why are mothers always right? There’s no doubt that my sun-worshipping ways have led to some deeper than normal lines on my face. Add in lack of exercise and a workaholic tendency and I definitely have regrets. On the flip side, some things, when it comes to …

Filed Under: Beauty, Living, Sponsored Posts Tagged With: anti-aging, cicacream, face cream, L'oreal, revitalift, self care

Best Beauty Products for Women Over 40

Best Beauty Finds for Women Over 40

By //  by Candace Sampson

I'm always on the hunt for the best beauty products for women over 40 that actually make a difference. Not an easy task. There are virtually thousands and thousands of products out there, and my budget is limited. The reality though is that what used to work in my twenties and thirties doesn't fly anymore. Make-up I used to love now tends to accentuate my wrinkles. The beauty industry definitely favours the young though, which can leave women over 40 frustrated when looking for beauty …

Filed Under: Beauty, Living Tagged With: Bobbi Brown, concealer for over 40, eyelashes, hair products over 40, how to make your eyelashes grow, L'oreal, Laura Mercier, makeup primer for over 40, moisturizer for over 40, Retinol

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How to Fix Sun Damaged Skin – An Action Plan for Former Sunworshippers

By //  by Candace Sampson

If only I’d listened to my mother, I wouldn't be frantically trying to fix sun damaged skin. She warned me relentlessly that some day I would regret my sun worshipping ways, but did I listen? Noooooo. No, I baked in the sun, smoked cigarettes and did tequila shots like nobody’s business. Damn, my twenties were fun. Sorry, I digress.   The thing is that now I’m starting to pay the price. I am getting the face I deserve and while there’s no doubt I had a fabulous time getting to this …

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Ste. Anne’s Skin Nourishment Giveaway

By //  by Candace Sampson

At the beginning of every new year people around the globe re-evaluate their lives after an entire month of over-indulgence. Gym memberships sky rocket, diet books fly off the shelf, self-reflection gets really, really deep and resolutions to take better care of ourselves are made. For 2016, I decided to keep my resolutions simple—more time with good friends, more spa time, and taking better care of myself at home. I'm already planning a return visit to Ste. Anne's Spa in mid-July but until that …

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What to Wear to a White Party

What To Wear To A White Party

By //  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 parties are cropping up everywhere! Just a warning though – pay attention to the type of event you’re attending. In general, wearing white to a wedding is still a major faux pas …

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