Introducing: Street Shmink

Introducing:
Street Shmink

Here’s a little segment I will be adding to the blog called Street Shmink! Street Shmink is about capturing fashionable people of all ages in shmink-related attire; aka any ensemble with a furry element. From Toronto, to wherever my travels take me, I will be on the lookout for all...
Wanna be a Shminktern?

Wanna be a Shminktern?

Hey Shminkies! I’m sure some of you will be excited to find out I have decided to take on a shminktern! As much as I love handling all aspects of my blog, it would be nice (and helpful) to have an extra pair of hands to help out occasionally. The...
Guest Editor: Rita Ora

Guest Editor:
Rita Ora

Follow Rita on Twitter: @RitaOra Check out Rita’s Official Website: www.ritaora.com
Guest Editor: Havana Brown

Guest Editor:
Havana Brown

Get Havana’s Favorite Things Favorite Beauty Product Simple Cleansing Wipes | Favorite Purchase R13 Leather Pants | Favorite Handbag Fendi Logo Tote | Favorite Fragrance Versace Crystal Noir | 3 Items to Own Equipment Signature Blouse, Club Monaco Leather Jacket and J Brand Skinny Jeans | Favorite Nail Polish Mimosas...
Guest Editor: Taraji P. Henson

Guest Editor:
Taraji P. Henson

Follow Taraji on Twitter: @TherealTaraji
Guest Editor: Julissa Bermudez

Guest Editor:
Julissa Bermudez

Follow Julissa on Twitter: @JulissaB
Guest Editor: Deborah Lippmann

Guest Editor:
Deborah Lippmann

Most Exciting Part of your Job “Working with the most extraordinary artists on the planet – musicians, actors, directors, fashion designers, etc. – people who are the best they can be, and learning from them.” Most Challenging Part of your Job “Creating a shade – how do you choose the...
Guest Editor: Gayle King

Guest Editor:
Gayle King

Handbag of the Moment “I love a big bag. My new favorite is a large, taupey-gray-olive colored Anya Hindmarch. It’s just the right kind of neutral to go with anything.” Favorite Restaurant “I love Jean Georges in New York. Any restaurant that caramelizes cauliflower is a hit in my book....
Guest Editor: Shay Mitchell

Guest Editor:
Shay Mitchell

Follow Shay on Twitter: @shaymitch
Guest Editor: Capricorn Clark

Guest Editor:
Capricorn Clark

1. Handbag of the Moment “My Black Chanel. I move fast and I need a bag that goes with everything. Switching bags based on a look makes me lose things, so I rarely change bags. I only buy classic styles, never trendy.” 2. Most Exciting Part of your Job “Getting...
Guest Editor: Serena Williams

Guest Editor:
Serena Williams

1. Favorite Store “Restoration Hardware. I love looking at furniture. I love the colors and the vintage look and feel of everything in there.” 2. I Always Order… “A Shirley Temple.” 3. I Can’t Live Without “I’ve learned to live without a lot of things. My staples are my bible,...
Guest Editor: Val Vogt

Guest Editor:
Val Vogt

1. Favorite Restaurant “Les Deux Abeilles located in Paris, France. Best Cinnamon Toast EVER! So yummy!” 2. Favorite Store “River Island in London. I can usually always find tons of amazing items there for a steal. Their clothes are only available in the U.K. and can’t be ordered online, so...
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A Touch of Gold

A Touch of Gold

S.Y.L.K. Jacket | Sandro Shorts | Theory Tank | Manolo Blahnik Shoes | Joe Fresh Necklace | Rolex Watch | Missoni Headband (Similar Style) | Chanel Purse | Essie Polish in “Princess Pink” | Sketchy Blue Lollipop From My Purse Welcome to MONDAY!!!!!!!!! Another day another dollar… In case you didn’t know, two of my...
Friday Favorites

Friday Favorites

Abercrombie & Fitch Embellished Shorts Denim shorts have always been a summer go-to item of mine, but this summer I’m all about embellished denim shorts. I recently picked these up (same ones from my “Model Off Duty” post) and they are comfort with a touch of glam — right up my alley. MAC Lipstick in...
Model Off Duty

Model Off Duty

Zara Blazer (Similar Styles) | Topshop Top | Abercrombie Shorts (Similar Style) | Vintage Belt | Vince Camuto Sandals | Vintage Bracelet | Rolex Watch | OPI Liquid Sand Polish in “The Impossible” | MAC Lipstick in “Full Speed” Model Off Duty, Beyonce Off Duty…whatever. I’m totally loving the chicness of this entire ensemble —...
Sparkling Bombshell

Sparkling Bombshell

Mural Bomber Jacket (Similar Style) | Rachel Rachel Roy Dress (Similar Style) | Topshop Shoes (Similar Style) | Vintage Belt | Rolex Watch | Essie Polish in “Neo Whimsical” | Color Club Polish in “Gingerbread” | MAC Lipstick in “Saint Germain” When I first bought this sequin bomber I wasn’t sure how much wear I...
Patent Pending

Patent Pending

Fendi Jacket | Joe Fresh Top (Similar Style) | H&M Jeans (Similar Style) | Marc by Marc Jacobs Rain Boots | H&M Scarf | Zara Belt | Alexander McQueen Ring This ensemble is a great example of rainy day wear and mixing high/low pieces. While I do love my luxury items, I equally love my...
Daytime Boyfriend

Daytime Boyfriend

Elizabeth and James Blazer (Similar Style) | Robbi & Nikki Blouse | H&M Shorts (Similar Style) | Joe Fresh Shoes (Similar Style) | Necklace from Over the Rainbow It’s so fun going through your closet trying to create new outfits with older pieces. The embellished shorts and the boyfriend blazer are items I have been...
Summer Baubles

Summer Baubles

Accessories really help to complete an outfit — especially jewelry. Personally, I’m the type of girl who is attracted to gold-tone and colorful “bling-bling” pieces. I always find myself picking up a new piece of jewelry, but especially more-so during the summer; there’s something about bright colorful summer dresses that call for a statement piece....
Refurbished Look

Refurbished Look

Zara Blazer | Theory Tank | Hudson Jeans (Similar Style) | Aldo Clutch | Miu Miu Shoes (Similar Style) | Urban Outfitters Necklace (Similar Style) | YSL Ring | OVO Beanie These are a pair of Hudson jeans I purchased last summer and then decided to sell on Shmink’s Shelves. However, a few weeks ago...
Neon Highlighter

Neon Highlighter

Club Monaco Dress | Joe Fresh Sandals | Zara Belt | Rolex Watch | Earrings from Over the Rainbow (Toronto) Going blonde is one of the most difficult things to get right. That being said, this was the blonde I achieved on my first visit to the salon and my hair currently looks nothing like...
Tangerine Twist

Tangerine Twist

Theory Blouse | Zara Pants | Joe Fresh Shoes | Ela Stone Bracelet | Earrings from Over the Rainbow (Toronto) I never tire of these leopard silk pants. When I can’t think of anything to wear, I gravitate towards them and they always come through for me. Being the shminky diva that I am, it...
BT x eBay Prom 2013

BT x eBay Prom 2013

How funny…the girl who didn’t go to her own prom is discussing what others should wear to theirs — love it! I appeared on Breakfast Television Wednesday morning to discuss fashionable prom options and I had a blast putting all the looks together. I selected all of the looks from eBay and they were all...
Girl in the Red Dress

Girl in the Red Dress

BCBGMAXAZRIA Dress | Schutz Shoes | Vintage Belt (worn as necklace) | Rolex Watch I wore this tunic dress during the winter and couldn’t wait to break it out again when the weather warmed up. It’s such a simple piece, but I love how elegant it looks and feels. For some reason I’m not a...
Flared & Flirty

Flared & Flirty

Topshop Top (Similar Here) | Carven Skirt | Prabal Gurung for Target Shoes | Carolee Necklace (Similar Here) | Expression Bracelet I decided to tone things down just a tad by sticking to a grey, black and white color combo. There are so many brands doing the cropped top for spring/summer and I’m really liking...
The Pink Rose

The Pink Rose

Bar III Top | Topshop Skirt | Victoria’s Secret Bra | Schutz Shoes | Urban Outfitters Necklace | Rolex Watch | XIV Karats Rings I popped into Topshop last week to see what was new and ended up being drawn to this bright skirt! It’s such a shminky piece; bright, textured and has such a...
Vivid Contrast

Vivid Contrast

H&M Top | J Brand Jeans | Vince Camuto Shoes (Similar Style Here) | Fendi Purse (Similar Style Here) | Rolex Watch It feels great to finally wear short sleeves and sandals without freezing my a** off…well, with the exception of the past two days which were DISGUSTING! Sweater tees are a cool and chic...
Closet Cleanout

Closet Cleanout

I’ve been doing some serious spring cleaning around my place! I started over a month ago but it never seems to end; there’s always something to add to the pile. Some pieces have only been worn once, while some have been worn with love. Many items I have decided to donate, but there were many...
Prints & Embellishment

Prints & Embellishment

Gypsy 05 Top | Abercrombie Shorts | Schutz Shoes (Similar Style Here) | Ela Stone Bracelet Oh how I adore this outfit! With such amazing weather, it only makes sense to brighten things up a bit. The colors, the sparkly embellishment, the shoes — such a pretty, easy and semi-casual look for summer! An ensemble...
Prepping for Summer

Prepping for Summer

We are finally in the hot weather zone which means it’s time to start losing some layers (layers of clothes…but I guess body layers work too lol) and start trying out some new beauty products! It sucks when it gets beautiful overnight and all of a sudden you’re rushing to figure out how to minimize...