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Nothing feels quite as good as a wardrobe-updating shopping spree. How about a shopping spree on someone else’s dime? How does a cool $1000 sound? What would you say if you won two $1000 shopping sprees? Now I’m talking, huh?

Then this Thursday I hope you’ll join me along with the rest of the LOULOU team for a shopping party at Shops at Don Mills  in Toronto (the cool outdoor mall has just passed it’s first birthday, so we thought we’d host a birthday party celebration at the mall!). There’ll be loads of activities starting at 5pm: The first 100 fashionistas to pop by Guest Services will receive a $10 gift card “shop card” to the mall. If you make a $50+ purchase you’ll get a little loot bag (be sure to hurry as it’s only for the first 200 shoppers). Feeling a bit knackered from all your shopping? Refuel in the LOULOU Lounge inside the Rogers store—and give us a peak at what you bought. While you rest your tired shopping footies on our white lounge ottomans, indulge your sweet tooth at our Candy and Cupcake bar. If you’re feeling a bit weary get a mini-mani indulgence and make-up touch-up from Donato Salon and Spa. And be sure to enter to win one of those $1000 shopping sprees I was talk about–draws will be happening all night long. So, as you can see,  if there is one-night to shop this week, I’d recommend this Thursday! Activities commence at 5pm until 9pm. I hope to see you out shopping! Click here to get all the deets.

Wanna know what exactly has made my shopping short list at Shops at Don Mills? Here are a few of my favourite things.

THE SOPHISTICATE. Clockwise from top left: Embossed croc tote from Coach ($789), pleated silk blouse from BCBG ($188) and a pot rouge from Bobbi Brown available at Murale.

THE SUMMER URBANITE. Clockwise from left: a white romper from Guess ($108), clogs from Town Shoes ($99)and a C.O. Bigalow Lemon Cream Body Wash from Bath & Body Works ($18).

THE COOL CHICSTER. Clockwise from left:  Leather jacket from Banana Republic, hand-cut gold plated cuff from Anthropologie ($218) and MICHAEL Michael Kors platform sandals from Michael Kors ($165).

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Find out what beauty news we discovered from Cosmetics Magazine this week.

Bobbi Brown reinvents corals

This spring, New York makeup artist Bobbi Brown is solving a perennial makeup problem: Women who love colour but worry they’ll look too bright or chalky.  So with her Cabana Corals collection arriving at Holt Renfrew and Murale in February, Bobbi uses modern formulas and juicy colours to make colour infinitely wearable.  (Click here for the full story from Cosmetics Magazine.)

Chrome Nail Pens offer serious metallic shine

Sally Hansen is taking a definite shine to metallics this spring with eight new shades in its Chrome Nail Colour Pen collection. (Click here for the full story from Cosmetics Magazine.)

Head and Shoulders promises thicker-looking hair

Head and Shoulders is targeting guys with thinning hair in its latest product launch.  It’s called Head and Shoulders Hair Endurance for Men and offers all the dandruff protection technology of the original with added thickening benefits thanks to special silicones and guar. (Click here for the full story from Cosmetics Magazine.)

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Bobbi Brown Limited Edition Chrome Palette

I love a good makeup palette. The kind that has all the right shades (so you don’t end up only dipping into a few), good quality brushes (hater of the sponge applicator), and a compact case (I travel light). So when I came across the Bobbi Brown Chrome Palette that features 10 eyeshadows, four lip colours and two brushes, I fell in love. Like, the head-over-heels kinda love. Coming in at $75 it’s a bit of a splurge, but the impeccable quality and oh-so-chic set up makes it a little luxury that I’ve decided I can’t do without.

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Bobbi Brown Limited Edition Shimmer Brick

Handmade in Italy and featuring three sparkly hues, just a light dusting of this silky Bobbi Brown body powder on your shoulders, legs and décolletage will deliver a touch of warm radiance to sunkissed skin. You can get your hands on this limited edition beauty at Murale or Holt Renfrew for $80. Loves!

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I switched handbags this morning for the first time in a very long time and came to the conclusion that I carry way, way, way too many lip products.

How many, exactly? Find out — and weigh in! — after the jump.

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