Primers are a makeup product that anyone who uses makeup on a daily basis should invest in. They act as a protective barrier for the skin beneath makeup, and furthermore as act as a means to increase the longevity of the makeup on your face. One of my favorite primers is the Cover FX Anti-Acne Mattifying Primer. I … More Product Review: Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Water

This morning I wrote my final exam for my third year at Brock University. It hasn’t sunk in yet, but it definitely feels weird to say the school year is finished for me. I happen to be finished my year fairly early, seeing as final exams at Brock continue through the month of April, but … More Three Years Down, One to Go

Horror movies are a tricky concept for me to decipher. While I thoroughly enjoy psychological thrillers, a lot of the time the plot of the film is so twisted I get really turned off, so it is difficult to determine whether or not I like horror films or not. I also despise excessive gore, so that … More Film Review: The Silence of The Lambs Series

This morning, while mindlessly scrolling my typically useless Facebook newsfeed, I came across a post featuring a statement issued by Bruce Springsteen regarding the issues of LGBTQ discrimination in North Carolina. This is what his statement reads: “As you, my fans, know I’m scheduled to play in Greensboro, North Carolina this Sunday. As we also … More Celebrity Activism

Organic food and the hype surrounding it has always been a cause of concern for me. I find it extremely bothersome that so many individuals fall victim to the belief that organic food is what we should all be aiming to eat, considering organic food, unless meticulously monitored, is a farce. That’s right, a farce. Before … More The Truth About Organic Food

As I mentioned in one of my first posts here On The Edge Of Everything, I have been wanting to get a tattoo for quite some time now, though I never seized the opportunity to do so. Last week, I was conversing with my roommate, Jess, and I told her how I have always wanted … More My Tattoo Experience

For some reason, I have never had a high respect for Walmart. I think my reasoning for not appreciating Walmart Super Centres is a result of knowing that Walmart, for the longest time, did not support local farms and farmers. A majority of their produce was shipped internationally, coming from places such as Mexico and … More Walmart: Hot or Not

I have been on the hunt for a reliable and above-average foundation for quite some time now. Having oily skin, the main thing I look for in a foundation is oil control, but ingredients are also of great importance to me. I have oily, sensitive, and acne-prone skin, meaning it can be difficult to find … More Product Review: Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay in Place Foundation

As I sit here and write this blog post being sick for approximately the sixth time this winter, I can understand that you may be a little reluctant to take my advice on how to avoid being sick. I am completely aware of how bad this post sounds. But, I do have some tips to … More How to Avoid Being Sick

As any college or university student can attest to, starting secondary education can be a pretty daunting experience. You feel prepared and confident in regards to your next step in your education, but you find out rather quickly that there are some things you would have liked to have known prior to beginning university. Here is … More 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting University

Last night, my sister and I went to the movies and watched My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2. Having thoroughly enjoyed the first version of the film series, I had high hopes for the second, as did my sister. I am happy to report we were not disappointed. According to a film summary on IMDB.com, … More Film Review: My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2

If you are in touch with makeup trends and norms in regards to the current makeup industry, it will come as no surprise to you that more and more women are showing an interest in liquid lipstick. For those who are unfamiliar with such a product, liquid lipstick is similar to a standard lipstick in terms … More Liquid Lipstick: Pros and Cons

This morning in my Historical Perspective on Women lecture, we discussed the 1920s Birth Control Movement. The 1920s were a decade in which women began to be recognized as objects of sexuality, meaning women were used as pawns in marketing schemes for a lot of companies selling consumer goods. There was a lot of pressure … More The 1920s Birth Control Movement

If you conduct a simple google search in the attempt to discover some new and effective beauty hacks you can do yourself, you will realize rather quickly that there are numerous options. With so many options, it can be difficult to determine which hacks are actually effective, and furthermore which hacks are realistically applicable to … More DIY Beauty Hacks

Being a student, I am fully aware of how difficult it can sometimes be to conjure up a decent tasting and nutritious meal while dealing with time constraints. I have managed to come up with one basic recipe that can handle a lot of different variations in order to keep things exciting, and anyone can … More A Quick & Simple Dinner

Though this list of novels is entirely opinion-based, and is definitely biased, I thought I would offer you my suggested list of the top 10 books to read. By no means am I attempting to claim the the texts I list trump al others, because I have not read nearly enough novels to claim that … More Top 10 Novels

I am not really the type of person who faithfully abides by a specific quotation or motto in the ways I live my life, but I know a lot of people who do, so I figured I would browse the internet and seek out some quotations that caught my attention. A lot of people tease … More Motivation & Inspiration

Possessing the ability to identify the small things in life that bring you happiness is an important skill to have. I know it sounds like such a typical cliche, to ‘enjoy the simples things’, but I think there is a lot of truth in the idea that sometimes the smallest and most insignificant things can … More Simple Pleasures

The Salem Witch Trials is a topic of extreme interest to me. I actually just finished writing a 12 page paper on the subject, and I did not mind in the slightest because I find it to interesting. The Witxh Trials in Salem, Massachusetts initiated in the late 1600s, and they essentially occurred because of … More The Salem, Massachusetts Witch Trials

Prior to taking so many Women and Gender Studies classes at Brock, I had never heard of the term ‘Nuclear Family’. To briefly define, the nuclear family categorization refers to a family unit consisting of a man and a woman who are legally married and their children. Basically, the nuclear family refers to a family … More The Nuclear Family

I tend to be pretty picky when it comes to television series. The only series I have ever consistently watched, meaning every episode of every season, is Sons of Anarchy. That show is on a whole other level. Anyways, yeah, I am picky in terms of TV. I have been wanting to find a new … More Orange Is The New Black

Pardon me while I just go on a fairly extensive rant about the ways in which things are marked in university. I think it is such bullshit that one individual has complete power over your mark in a course. If the person marking your work happens to disagree with your opinion, or does not like … More University Rant

I recently purchased a few different makeup products form the Physicians Formula cosmetics line, so I figured I would give my own personal review of such products in hopes of providing some clarification to anyone who is wondering about the quality of the products. Physicians Formula is a makeup brand available for purchase at your … More Physicians Formula Makeup Review

Too often, I find myself stewing over negative thoughts and events that have occurred in my life that are definitely not worth stewing over. I catch myself doing it, and I mentally order myself to stop, but I feel as though it is very easy to fall into a negative mindset and let the small, … More Positive Thinking

This morning when I woke up, I had some breakfast and proceeded to complete my workout routine. Nothing out of the ordinary occurred while I was exercising,  but I caught myself thinking just how easy it is to do my workout at home, or in anyone’s home. If you’re curious as to what my actual … More Exercise At Home

Before you read the name of the post and think to yourself ‘What in the absolute hell,’ allow me to explain. I’m sure a lot of people can agree with me when I say that driving is one of the best things to do when in need of some emotional peace. I don’t know what … More Driving

Although I am not particularly a fan of it, Rihanna’s newest song ‘Work’ has gotten a lot of negative feedback in the media lately. The song, in which she collaborates with Drake, has received a lot of criticism in regards to its un-articulated lyrics, and furthermore its deviance from Rihanna’s typical Pop music sound. In … More Racial Criticism in Popular Culture

Though I would not necessarily classify myself as an ‘avid’ shopper, I do have a select grouping of stores I tend to migrate towards when I am in need of some new threads. Back when I was in grade eight, I was that typical, naive and ignorant teenage girl that believed with all of her … More Clothing

A simple Google search for skin tips and tricks can be a rather overwhelming experience. Trust me, I have been there. You sit for hours mindlessly scrolling through page after page of suggested habits and routines to improve the look of your skin, and by the end of it, you’re just flabbergasted and totally unsure … More Skincare Tips & Tricks

Social media is something that has significant influence and impact upon the ways in which society functions in the current era.   It is rather incredible to consider just how much social media has gained popularity in the past 20 years. I cannot imagine what it must be like for individuals of my parents generation (Baby Boomers) … More Social Media