DocYOUmentary | 3 Docs To Check Out

Hello luvas! Our docYOUmentary series is back to give you the run down on three rad documentaries we think you should check out.

20 Feet from Stardom (2013)

Earth Day!

Hello! Today is April 22nd, which means it's ~EARTH DAY~ (insert two thousand earth emoji's).

It's no secret that our earth is in a dire state of affairs. As inhabitants of this fine planet, it's our job to leave it as close to how we found it as possible. Of course, there's going to be the extra sky scraper or parking lot.. But we need to start replenishing the green. After all, it didn't start off as a concrete jungle.

SO. What can we do to start on the path to a happy, healthy earth? Glad you asked.

Eco-Friendly Beauty Products

Hello! It's April (aka Earth Month), which means EARTH DAY is around the corner! Earth Hour just passed (on March 28th) and we hope you all participated! With Earth Day coming up, we wanted to bring you some eco-friendly fashion and beauty products!

Making sure the earth and - everything that inhabits it - is happy and healthy should be a top priority for all of us! and while that might not be a TOTALLY plausible scenario in today's day and age (even though, it really is - renewable resources anyone?), we have to do everything we can to make sure we get as close to that as possible!

First on our list is nail polish from Lacc (La Couleur Couture). 

Toxic-free, cruelty-free and vegan friendly, each bottle of luxury nail lacquer includes a UV inhibitor to protect against the yellowing/brittleness of nails. This luxurious and highly-pigmented lacquer collection is safe for children, pregnant women and even cancer patients! Our personal picks from the line were the beige, mint, baby pink, and orange! We thought they were perfect for spring! The entire line can be found below.Check out their NEW S/S'15 shades, found at 750+ Shoppers Drug Mart locations, $12.99 each. 

Next up, are these super cute bracelets from ALEX AND ANI! 

The eco-consious jewelry company is passionate about the well-being of our planet and the materials used are sustainable, derived from eco-conscious processes. Each bangle has a unique meaning so you can tailor the arm candy to your personality. We tried to choose our personal fave charms, but all of them are so adorable! Check out ALEX AND ANI's NEW Pursuit of Persephone collection being released April 20th at select Hudson's Bay locations, $42 each.

Looking cute AND being conscious about our dear Mother Earth? There is literally NOTHING better than this. Make sure you go out and grab some Lacc nail polish, a few ALEX AND ANI bangles, and then plant a tree or clean up your local community park! On second thought - you might want to do your nails AFTER the gritty work!

Stay cute, and environmentally aware! 

Triumph Lingerie SS15'

Hello! Spring is officially in the air! Thank goodness, we were SO OVER winter... In light of the amazing weather, today we're talking about our "must-haves" from Triumph Lingerie's super cute SS 15' Collection!

Recipe | Honey Glazed Salmon

Happy Thursday! So we've been pressed for dinner ideas and had some salmon in the fridge, so we decided to do something other than the run of the mill pan fried dish. So we looked up salmon recipes and clicked the first one we came across. We tried Honey Glazed Salmon from damndelicious.net & here's how it went!

Valentine's Day Playlist

It's Valentine's Day! Despite becoming a "greeting card industry" holiday, peeps seem to place a significant amount of importance on today.  Just remember, you don't need to be in a relationship, and you don't need to go overboard to show the people you love that you care about them. With that in mind, no "holiday" is complete without some tunes. So we created a playlist to spark some inspiration for your dates tonight. Take these and add some of your own to set the mood right. 

Valentine's Day Gift Guide

Hello loves! It’s February, the month of hearts, red, and romance. We recently teamed up with the awesome peeps at Lotus Leaf Productions to curate an “Awards Show Style Guide”, and now we’re back with a Valentine’s Day Gift Guide! Choosing gifts for your significant other can be kind of tough, so we’re here to help you out! & don’t forget, just because you’re a “single pringle” this V-day doesn’t mean you can’t treat yourself!

Your Holiday Mom

Hello! The holiday season is a time for family, and friends and love. It exudes a warm, comforting feeling. However, not everyone is fortunate enough to feel this way, which can turn this time of year into a really trying period. Even though the holidays are over, I still thought it was important to share. This Feature Friday we're featuring a website that's designed to spread a little love during the holiday season, to those who need it most.

LUSH | Spacegirl

Hi! FIRST POST OF 2015! We're back back from break, and hope everyone had an awesome holiday season!

I never really take baths. I want to, I just never get around to it. As you all know, Sonia is our resident "LUSH expert", but seeing as I want to venture more into their products (and baths/overall piece of mind in general) this year, I thought I'd try out a bath bomb for myself and see what all the fuss was about.

Casper Beauty Sleep Style Challenge

Hello everyone! We hope you all are having an absolutely AMAZING holiday season, celebrating all of your respective holidays!

We recently learned that January 3^rd is the Festival of Sleep! IKR, who knew? In light of this we were invited, by a wicked company called Casper, to participate in their Beauty Sleep Style Challenge. Of course we jumped at the chance, because it involves two of the most important things in life: cute PJs, and beauty sleep!

image from www.casper.com

12 Days of Christmas | Quirky Christmas Sweaters

Welcome to Day 10 of our 12 Days of Christmas series! Today we’re covering quirky Christmas sweaters you can rock to all of those Christmas parties for seasons to come! Cute sweaters are always good, but these quirky sweaters are sure to be the hit of your party circuit. Click the titles to check em out!

MERRY CHRISTMAS YA FILTHY ANIMAL SWEATER

This one’s been seen around quit a bit in the past two years, but I’ve always wanted it. You can never go wrong with Home Alone (Angels with Even Filthier Souls) references. $35

boohoo.com

12 Days of Christmas | Favourite Holiday Activities

Welcome to Day 6, of our 12 Days of Christmas series! No matter what holiday you’re celebrating this season, this time of year always brings family together. Whether you have relatives fly in - or just see the ones you live near a LOT more - it’s a time where an abundance of free time is had, and so, plans are made. 

So we decided to make a list of our favourite fun things to do during the holidays!

Tech | Tile

Hey y'all! It's Tech Tuesday! Last week I was surfing the web and stumbled upon an ad on the side (it wasn't a virus LOL) that said "For the people in your life who are always losing their keys". Intrigued, I clicked and it took me to this website for something called "Tile".

Music Monday | BROODS

Hello! Welcome to another Music Monday – no it’s not about One Direction…- This week we’re featuring New Zealand brother & sister duo BROODS! Comprised of Georgia & Caleb Nott, these two released a self-titled EP in January of this year, followed by their debut album “Evergreen” in August (source).

Web Wednesday | Stay With Me (Cover)

OKAY, HI! So, I stumbled upon a cover of "Love on Top" by a singer/songwriter named Leroy Sanchez a few years ago and listened to it incessantly. I thought his voice was SO GOOD. You could tell he was such a talented singer.

Fast forward to last night: I get a notification on my phone from Twitter saying ""@IAmLeroySanchez" followed @OfficialGNL". The name clicked and I freaked out because I remembered listening to that cover years ago. So I went back to his Youtube page and listened to the Beyoncé cover and some others.

His cover of Sam Smith's "Stay With Me" was beautiful, so I thought I'd share. Enjoy!

Leroy has a single called "Little Dancer" on iTunes so go check that out! & You can follow him on Twitter, subscribe to his Youtube channel, and like him on Facebook!
Have a great Wednesday! 

Twitter: @vmahh

Instagram: varshamaharajh

Tumblr: vmahh.tumblr.com

Vine: Varsha Maharajh

Music Monday | FOUR

HELLO! I don’t even know where to begin with this weeks’ Music Monday. Today marks the release of One Direction’s fourth studio album, appropriately titled FOUR. 

They’ve been super excited to surprise people with their new sound, and they’ve succeeded. People who heard the album prior to it’s release have been pleasantly surprised (not being fans themselves). So obviously we were anxious to hear what the buzz was about.

Web Wednesday | True Love

This isn't REALLY a viral vid, it's Coldplay performing "True Love" off their album, Ghost Stories.  No, I didn't want to wait until #MusicMonday to share. And yes, I've cried every time I've watched it. The intimate setting, the atmosphere, the set, everything is perfect. When Will comes in on drums, it's magical. Also, Chris Martin's falsetto is my religion.  Enjoy! 

Twitter: @vmahh

Instagram: varshamaharajh

Tumblr: vmahh.tumblr.com

Vine: Varsha Maharajh

Music Monday | 1989

Happy Monday! Those two things usually don’t go together, but today they do because Taylor Swift’s fifth studio effort, 1989, was released today! 

Music Monday | Steal My Girl

HELLLLO! It’s a beautiful Monday for two reasons: the sun is out & One Direction released their first single off of ‘Four’. Earlier this month they surprised everyone with a free download of their track ‘Fireproof’ and have now released the official first single from the new album.

mtv.com

#WCW | Sophia Bush

Helllllllo! This #WCW we’re featuring Actress/Director, Activist & all around amazing human being, Sophia Bush.