Beija Flor Naturals – The Bay Area’s Cult Favourite, for Curly Girls Everywhere

Every now and again something surprising pops up in my inbox.  A few weeks ago I was contacted by Stevonne, the owner of Beija Flor Naturals.  Despite my harsh review policy Stevonne offered to send me some Beija Flor Naturals products in exchange for a review, and I agreed.  Beija…

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Indie Beauty Expo – New York 2016

Wow!  Attending Indie Beauty Expo in New York last week was such a phenomenal experience.  As I write you, I’m still reminiscing about those past few days.  When I first heard about iBE this past Spring, I contemplated attending, began stalking the website and immediately started procrastinating making my decision. …

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Beauty #Shelfie – August 2016

  Almost everyone hates to move.  Even if you are looking forward to settling into your new home, the thought of having to pack up your belongings and move them to that new space can be daunting.  The act itself can be exhausting.  But for every grey cloud there is…

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Buy One, Avoid the Other: Juara’s Candlenut Perfume Oil and Body Creme

Juara’s candlenut product line has an intoxicating scent that you will want to wear all the time, all year round.  Juara’s candlenut products have one of the more complex coconut scents you’ll come across – it is grown-up and exotic.  The scent is also fresh, like a clean soap.  The warm…

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Handmade Cartel Deluxe Subscription Box – September 2015

  Jasmine Shea Bar (2.5 oz) Handmade Cartel’s Jasmine Shea Bar is a soft and creamy soap with a highly perfumed fragrance.  The purple colour is quite pretty, and a great compliment to the scent.  While the pink dye that is released when using this soap can be somewhat off-putting,…

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