If you happen to run into me at some point and think, “Wow! She looks stunning!” – I’ll come clean.

I’ve had a LOT of help.

Now I normally don’t go crazy for beauty drops, but when The Shopping Channel dropped the above products on my doorstep – all featured in their Summer Beauty Event – I couldn’t help but smile. Some of the HOTTEST beauty, skin and hair care products within arm’s reach? Don’t mind if I do.

Of course, now would be a great time to earn my swag and tell you about the Summer Beauty Event:

“Every day from July 2nd to 31st, Canadians are invited to experience with new summer colours, redefine their skin care regimen or receive great value from their existing regimen – all from an unparalleled collection of skin care, cosmetics, hair care and beauty tools.”

Celeb spots include Denise Richards, Monika Schnarre and Kimora Lee Simmons – plus a multitude of fantastic beauty buys, a Beauty Lover’s Dream Giveaway, exclusive summer beauty picks and more. (more…)

I LOVE The Safety Superstore (or Baby Proofing Plus, as they’re known online). They have the largest inventory of – you guessed it – baby proofing gadgets, in addition almost everything you need for baby: car seats, strollers, shoes, feeding, toys… you name it, they’ve got it.

On a recent trip, I was just about to leave the store when I noticed that they now stock my all-time favourite line of skin care for babies – MD Moms Baby Silk! This is AMAZING news for all my girlfriends in the GTA who have been looking for the coveted line of pediatrician developed products in-store; sometimes you need to feel and/or smell the item to appreciate its quality to the full extent. The goodies are also available online - and check back frequently as The Safety Superstore is great about running promos.

(Canadians can also purchase MD Moms online – and enjoy FREE shipping – through babybot.com)

Have you read my testimonial of the Gentle Scalp Rub? It’s the CURE for cradle cap!

It’s like Christmas in October!

I got my hands on some hot little goodies from The Body Shop’s Holiday 2010 collection, and I can’t wait to indulge! It actually took much restraint to take this picture first, then rip into all the amazing products.

What I’m most excited to try:

Spiced Vanilla Body Butter – Indulge yourself using our famous Body Butter with a sweet vanilla-and-spice scent. It is quickly absorbed and leaves skin feeling soft and smooth.

Ever since I took the Vanilla Perfume challenge, I’m on a vanilla rampage! Love everything to do with this warm, sweet and indulgent scent… and paired with a bit of spice, how can you go wrong?

Jolly Orange Body Scrub – This exfoliating body scrub has the aromatic scent of citrus and spice. It leaves skin feeling soft and smooth.

Baked-to-Last Blush – Create a fresh, flirty, natural-looking complexion with a clever blusher duo, handmade and slow-baked for up to eight hours of deliciously rich colour.

Just by looking at the blush I can tell that it’s got a subtle shimmer, which is PERFECT for holiday parties. Can’t wait to see if the long-lasting blush indeed stays put for 8 hours… it’s the perfect excuse to dance the night away :)

(Did I mention this blush is seriously cool? I can’t stop looking at it!)

Natrulift Softening Facial Wash – Minimize the signs of aging and create a velvety-looking complexion with a softly-cleansing and refreshing facial wash.

Look for my review soon! Now you know I wouldn’t brag unless I had something to share with y’all too… so tune in for a sweet little giveaway - just in time for Christmas!

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p.s. The ENTIRE store is Buy 2 Get 1 for $0.76! (Mix and Match your order. The lowest priced item will be the .76 cent item.)