BLACK FRIDAY | 20% Off All Weekend Long

Cause I know how much I love a good deal, I thought I'd share this with you all! All Bella-Bijou

BANISHING BLACKHEADS | What Finally Worked for Me

Let's just start this post by saying, I never starting using this product to rid my face of

CLASSIC RED | The Matte Twist

I've never been the girl who feels confident in red. Everyone has always told me "oh with your fair

THE PRODUCT TO TELL YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT | Illamasqua Hydra Veil

A few weeks ago I got my paws on this after going through a generous sample given to me from the

BLUSH WORTHY? | Tarte Amazonian Clay Blushes

A couple years ago Tarte released their line of Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Blushes, and let me tell

IT GROWS BACK | Long Hair Chronicles

I've had long hair as long as I can remember. Call it a security blanket, call it safe. It was both

WHAT MAKES IT "HOLY GRAIL" ?

You've no doubt heard the lingo before - products in the beauty industry being referred to as "Holy

SEASONAL STAPLES | L'oreal Infalliable Shadow in Amber Rush

This summer was the season of bronze and rose gold for me. I was all about the single shadow+liner

LATE TO THE PARTY | Bourjois Color Boost in Peach on the Beach

Every once in a while I catch myself a little late to the show, so to speak on new products and

THE MATTE MANI | Yay or Nay?

I've recently become a little enamoured with the idea of matte nails. Something about being able

HEALTHY GLOW | Clarins Instant Light Complexion Perfector

That oh so coveted healthy glow. As a dry skinned girl I've dreamed of that skin that just radiates

THE UNDERDOG | Makeup Forever Face & Body Foundation

Quite often when it comes to foundations I take my recommendations from my favourite bloggers,

MANI MONDAY | Essie's Watermelon

After seeing a few of my favourite bloggers sporting Essie's Watermelon varnish, it quickly made

ALL TIME FAVOURITES | Mac Eyeshadows

Mac is just one of those brands I know I can trust when it comes to eyeshadow. With way more hits

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Earlier this week I let you all in on the mystery of where I've been these last few weeks - working

RECENT EMPTIES | Would I Repurchase?

Um Jaime, why are you blogging about your trash? I love these empties styled posts because they

MANI MONDAY | Essie Beyond Cosy

I'm not normally one for glittery nails in the summer time - I usually tuck these types of polishes

THE RETURN | Wherein I explain where I've been

You may have ( or more likely may not have) noticed I have been on a little hiatus from Girl Loves

MOST REACHED FOR: Mascaras

Ahh Mascara, my favourite cosmetic item. Period. I am always amazed how a person's entire face can

MOST REACHED FOR: BRONZERS AND BLUSH

Blush and Bronzer is one of my favourite products to buy, wear and in general hoard. Over the

MANI MONDAY #4 | Red Carpet Manicure 188 Star Power

This past weeks manicure embraced neon in a big way! I picked this up in the store ages ago thinking

MOST REACHED FOR : MAKEUP BRUSHES

While I have no problem using the tools we were born with to apply makeup, aka your fingers, I LOVE

WEEKEND EDITION #4 | Sunsets and Subtly

Sometimes I need to reel it in with the makeup. You see I actually really enjoy putting on a little

INSTAGRAMMING WEEK #2

After enjoying a few of my favourite bloggers posting a weekly recap of their Instagram pictures,

MOST REACHED FOR: CONCEALERS

Carrying on with my Most Reached For series is the product we've all reached for at some point

MOST REACHED FOR : FOUNDATION

Continuing on with my Most Reached For series, today it is all about getting that flawless face

MOST REACHED FOR: FOUNDATION PRIMERS

I thought I'd start my Most Reached For series off with the products I use first in my makeup

MOST REACHED FOR : JEWELLERY

I'm kickstarting a new serious here on Girl Loves Gloss - my most reached for products. I imagine

MANI MONDAY #3 | Essie Go Ginza

It's Monday folks, you know what that means - Mani Monday! This week I have been loving my Essie

WEEKEND EDITION #3 | Haircut and Fuss Free Makeup

This weekend wasn't much of a weekend really for me. As I have mentioned when you work for yourself

NUDE LINER | MAC NC15 NW20 vs RIMMEL SCANDALEYES NUDE

DUPE - the word we all know and hope for when a product comes out that strains the ole wallet a

INSTAGRAMMING #1

I've seen a few other bloggers do a weekly recap of their Instagram photos, and I thought it might

THE SKINCARE LINEUP

Up until this year, I truly was a cleanse and moisturize and go kinda girl. But then I had a horrific

SUMMER SWEAR BYS

It's full swing summer here in Raincouver *cough* I mean Vancouver. We wait patiently for the

WORTHINESS vs APPEARANCE

Something that has come up many times over the years when I wax on about my love of makeup and

EVERYDAY ESSENTIAL | Benefit's RSVP Creaseless Cream Shadow

You know that effortless shadow you reach for when you just can't be bothered to think up something

MONDAY MANI #2 | Maybelline Poolside

I've had my eye out for the perfect shade of pale blue polish for a while now. Something that wasn't

WEEKEND EDITION #2 | Sunday Stars

Since I work for myself, standard weekends aren't really a thing - no day is free from a little

TEN UNDER $10

If you are anything like me, you love a great drugstore beauty find, but find it a bit rare to

JUNE BEAUTY FAVOURITES 2013

Seeing as we are already in the first week of July, I thought it was about time I did a little

BASE BASICS | Nars Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base

When I talk to my makeup loving friends one of the first gripes of theirs seems to be creasing

PEER PRESSURE #1

{Left-Righ CW : Diorskin Nude BB Creme, Clinique Chubby Stick Intense in Heftiest Hibiscus, Origins

MANI MONDAY #1 | Essie Naughty Nautical

Happy Canada Day Everyone! Whether you are from my home and native land or not, I am sending

WEEKEND EDITION #1 | Allergic Reaction Woes

It's the last weekend of June - gah where has the time gone? Welcome to the 1st Weekend Edition

HAD TO HAVE IT | Stila's Gerbera

I don't know about you all, but I am a sucker for a pinky peach blush. And yes, let's acknowledge

CREAM BRONZER BATTLE | Chanel Soleil Tan vs Bourjois Bronzing Primer

Ever since the first time I saw the lovely Nic from Pixiwoo use the Chanel Soleil Tan de Chanel

THE LBL {Little Black Liner} | Urban Decay's 24/7 Eye Pencil in Perversion

OK ladies (and guy-liner enthusiasts!) I truly feel having at least one black eyeliner in your

BALMS AWAY | Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm

If you are anything like me, you are or have been at some point in your life a complete lip

SHU UEMURA LASH CURLER | Non Negotiable Beauty Tool

Let's just start this post by saying I have been curling my lashes since I was 15 and I discovered

BEACH IN A BOTTLE | Estee Lauder's Bronze Goddess Perfume

Estée Lauder's Bronze Goddess seasonal perfume. Add it to the ever long list of wants thanks

NYX BLUSH IN TAUPE - THE ULTIMATE CONTOUR?

Lemme guess, you've been using your bronzer to contour? Yep, so was I. For ages in fact,