Name : Alex
School : Lakehead University
Website : http://
About :
I love my little hometown and all that goes with living in the Great White North - snow, skiing, hot chocolate, bulky knit sweaters. I'm passionate about a lot of things, but you'll most often find me writing about books, makeup and fashion. As I like to put it, I've got beauty AND brains.

Posts by Alex

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The Scorpio Races Book Review and Boot Giveaway

How would you like to kick off the holiday season with a copy of the Scorpio Races, a $50 visa gift card AND a pair of cowboy boots? You would like that, right? Well check out the review and then read the entry rules below to see how you can enter this awesome giveaway!

December 12, 2011 53
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Baggin’ Out: Madewell Blanket-Stripe Tote

This week has been a blustery one in my town and I’ve sadly had to set aside my leather purses. I’m anal and won’t bring them out in any sort of bad weather: snow, rain, sleet, etc. I’ve been looking for fabric purses that can stand up to the northern winter and think I’ve found one that was just made for Thunder Bay. The Madewell Blanket-Stripe Tote!

December 8, 2011 2
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In Our Makeup Bag: Lise Watier Lip Kiss Crayon Gloss Pencil

Lise Watier is a niche brand from Quebec, Canada, specializing in high-quality cosmetics and skincare. Their Lip Kiss Crayon Gloss pencil is one of my favorite products from the brand and I’m excited to share it with you!

December 6, 2011 2
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Versatile Style: River Island Belted Maxi Skirt

Everything I own is very bright in color and sometimes, especially on a cold day, I just wanted to wear a muted, flowy skirt or dress. I’ve been keeping my eyes peeled for a winter maxi and think I may have found it!

December 5, 2011 2
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Baggin’ Out: Roxy Blue Bird Shoulder Bag

Roxy is a brand that I haven’t really looked into for a while. They were popular when I was about 13, but then that popularity died off shortly thereafter. However, Roxy has recently reinvented itself, going for more of a hipster look than surfer chic. Along with this new branding, comes new handbags and one in particular has caught my eye!

December 1, 2011 2
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In Our Makeup Bag: Make Up For Ever Wild & Chic Best Of Set

Make Up For Ever is a regular here on Makeup Bag, and with good reason — their products are fab! They make professional-quality makeup that is accessible to the masses. I count their HD Microfinish powder, Smoky Lash mascara and Aqua Creams amongst some of my fave products, so imagine my excitement when I discovered that you can get all their best in one set!

November 29, 2011 1
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Versatile Style: Jack Wills Hadlow Vest

Something about this season makes garish things totally acceptable: giant headbands, adorned sweaters and loads of sequins. I don’t have any sequined pieces in my wardrobe, but may soon because I’ve found the Jack Wills Hadlow Vest!

November 28, 2011 5
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Baggin’ Out: Kimchi Blue Tooled Leather Lady Bag

Anyone who reads my columns knows that I’m a girly-girl. Pink bows, fluffy teddy bears – the whole nine yards of girly. So, you can imagine my excitement when I found the Tool Leather Lady Bag by Kimchi Blue. Not only is it made of PINK leather, it’s embossed with dainty florals AND has the words “lady” in the name. SOLD!

November 24, 2011 0
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In Our Makeup Bag: Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector

Clarins is obviously one of my favorite brands and have come up with a genius solution to our problem. Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector is a lip “gel” packed with 3D microshimmer, designed to accentuate your lips and make them look naturally fuller.

November 22, 2011 1
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Versatile Style: Wildfox Fan Club “Rolling Stones” Tee

This tee has to be ones of the coolest I’ve seen in a long while. Featuring the names of all four Rolling Stones members, it’s fun, but also a bit secretive. If the people reading your shirt don’t know the names of all four members (although Mick is a bit of a giveaway in my opinion), they will be left out of the joke.

November 21, 2011 0