Hey guys! This week I got to play with some awesome new nail wraps from NCLA, generously sent to me by NailPolishCanada.com. Check out the video below for my thoughts on them. More info on where you can get them below the video. Buy them here: NCLA Nail wraps – Galaxy (the one I used) and Aly En Vogue Or here, in the US For the love of kitties and nail polish, please … Continue reading
Hey guys! It’s that time of year again (in the Northern Hemisphere) where the sun decides to come out and glare at you. As much as I appreciate the warmer weather, (I get to wear my straw hat and shorts again ) sunburn isn’t fun. He’s a couple of my favourite products and tips to get you through the heat. Slip, Slop, Slap! I don’t know about you, but this … Continue reading
Hey guys. I’ve decided to switch it up with the videos, but I want to know what YOU want to see on Friday tutorials. You can pick as many answers below as you like, and if it’s not listed, comment below! – Dannielle
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Hey guys! This one is mainly about the sides. I’m sure you have mastered the art of roasting chicken parts, so I’m going skip explaining that one. This is a spicy apricot chutney, great for dipping meat in. Especially good with chicken or pork! The mashed parsnips are warm, creamy, comforting and a bit rustic. They’re both really easy, with impressive results that make you feel all fancy and gourmet. ^_^ You will need: 2 cups dried … Continue reading
Hey guys! It’s been miserably cold and rainy this week. This chilli will warm you right down to your bones with a nice health dose of spice. It’s also super easy! You will need: 2lbs cubed beef or other red meat (don’t trim the fat) 1 small can tomato paste 2 white onions, quartered 1 bulb garlic, crushed into paste 1/2-1 cup red wine (I used Jackson Triggs Merlot) 1/2 … Continue reading
Hey guys! for this spooky week, I’ve put together some of my most Halloween friendly recipes, along with tips to up the creep factor! (Pics are of the original recipes) Nori Steak Wrap into Bloody Finger Wrap Make a gooey, bloody BBQ sauce, and use beef cut into finger shapes. Add slivered onions for ‘fingernail clippings’ Rhu-berry Pie into BOO-berry Pie (yeah I’m lame ok) Flip this recipe upside down: Instead of doing a crust, make … Continue reading
This week’s manicure is a scratch, messy look inspired by slime…and sparkles. Yes, really. Plus I wanted to use this Essence green Scritch scratch… You will need: Essence’s metallic green ’25′ Essence’s sparkly mauve ’19′ Some sort of fine point tool like a toothpick. A fine, dry paintbrush Nail polish remover + q-tips Step one: 2 coats of the mauve. Make sure it’s completely dry before moving on. I love … Continue reading
This is part 4 of my food photography tips. This week, we’re all about the props. Yes, there are props! Unless you plan on just hovering the food in mid-air…although that would be cool. Props are indeed an important aspect of food photography. It can make or break a photo in this case, because you’re generally focussing on one subject; you don’t want to distract too much. With food, obvious … Continue reading
Hey guys. This is part 3 of the Food Photography tips series. This week: Texture, and why it’s important! Ok, so we know that everything has a texture. Smooth, rough, wet…uhh, no more descriptive verbs or this will turn into food porn! In any case, when you have such a small ‘set’ to work with in the case of food photography, you need to highlight the right elements, or it’s … Continue reading
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