"Through tips, techniques and laughter, I teach real women about their own real beauty and how to love the way they look from the inside out. For everywoman out there who wants to look and feel their best each and everyday." Sandy Gold
Hot for Fall - Red and Berry Stained Lips
September 24, 08
Red and Berry Stained Lips are back and hot again for Fall - but this time it’s all about the “stain“. And, if you don’t want to go out and buy a new lipstain product - no worries - you can make your own at home, with what you already have in your makeup bag!
Take your already exsiting lipstick and instead of applying it from the tube - use your fingers and pat and press the product into your lips - creating your own lipstain in minutes!
This is also a great subtle way to wear these bold shades during the day!
Sandy featured on ElleCanada.com
September 19, 08
This Summer I had the opportunity to meet up with Jennifer Weatherhead (who was super nice!) from Elle Canada Magazine to talk all about how to “get your glow from head to toe“!
Click Here to read the article!
Tweezerman’s Pink Ribbon Slant Tweezers
September 19, 08
This fall, re-define your brows and support Breast Cancer Research all at once with Tweezerman’s Pink Ribbon Slant Tweezers.
One dollar from every sale will go to organizations dedicated to Breast Cancer Research.
For a limited time only - you can do more than just pluck away stray hairs - you can support a great cause! So pick up yours today and let’s get plucking!
Fight Acne with Watermelon
September 18, 08
Today on Yahoo! I read an article from Chatelaine about 12 secret food cures - and one of them was eating watermelon to fight off acne. Here’s what it said:
“Fight acne with watermelon
Active ingredient Lycopene
What it does The juicy fruit contains almost 40 per cent more skin-soothing lycopene than raw tomatoes. According to Massimo Marcone, a food science professor at the University of Guelph in Ontario, this antioxidant protects skin from oxygen damage, which weakens the skin’s outer layer and makes it easier for acne-causing bacteria to invade.
Suggested serving size One cup (250 mL) of fresh mushed watermelon per day.”
Interesting! I’ll be trying that! Click here to read the rest of the article.
The Best look at the VMA’s
September 8, 08
So, last night I got out my m&m’s (which are my absolute favourite, btw) and sat comfortably on my couch to watch the VMA’s.
The red carpet was definitely my favourite thing to watch, but I also loved seeing all of the performances.
For me, the best performance and overall best look of the night has to go to Christina Aguilera! Wow! Christina really rocked the nude lip (which is quite a drastic change from her usual dark red lips - I almost didn’t even recognize her) anyways, I thought she looked amazing!
What do you guys think? Who would you say looked the best at this years VMA’s?
make your own exfoliator at home!
September 7, 08
This morning I made the best homemade organic exfoliator, using only two ingredients and in under two minutes!
Here’s how:
Combine organic honey with organic sugar and mix together. Apply it in a small circular motion all over your face. Wash off with warm water. Pat to dry.
I can’t even tell you how smooth my skin felt afterwards! I loved it! 
Give it a try and let me know how it works for you! (*if you don’t have organic ingredients on hand - regular honey and sugar work just as well!)
New! happiface make.up brush sets!
September 3, 08
After a year in the making, and with the help of an incredible company in New York City, I’ve created my very own, signature must-have makeup brush set!
Six essential brushes - each specifically designed to help women achieve any look - are now yours to own!
Happiface makeup brushes are high-end quality brushes at affordable prices! They not only look and feel amazing (honestly - they feel like a spa on your face!), but are designed to assist in any easy every day makeup application, for women who want to look and feel great each and every day.
Watch the video below to get tips and techniques on how to use every brush, plus learn an easy way to clean and maintain your brushes!
Click Here to purchase your set today! The best part is they’re available worldwide! But, their are only 1,000 brush sets available, so if your interested in getting a set for yourself, you’ll want to order yours as soon as possible!
**They would also make a great gift for a daughter, girlfriend and/or mother!
Please email me, to let me know what you think of the brushes! I can’t wait to hear from you!
And don’t forget to wake.up & make.up!
how-to wear shimmer at any age!
August 24, 08
I’ve been getting a lot of questions from women asking me if they can wear “shimmer” after the age of 30? And my answer to that question, is absolutely!
Shimmer is used in cosmetics to help create a subtle glow to your makeup application. And there’s nothing I love more then a beautiful ”glow”, so here are some easy tips on how to add a little shimmer in your life at any age!
- Make sure you’re using “shimmer” and not “glitter”. Glitter, is a great way to add sparkle to a look, but is primarily used by fun teenagers or in stage makeup to help reflect light. Shimmer is the more subdued relative, and can be worn by anyone.
- Use a light hand - If you’re going for a natural look and using products with “shimmer” in it, you’re going to want to keep the intensity to a minimum. Always tap off the brush before applying it on your face and use a light hand.
- Intensify it - If you’re looking to create a dramatic look - try layering it. Shimmer builds really well and looks amazing when layered!
- Try using a shimmer eyeshadow on the inner corners of your eye’s to help make them look bigger and brighter!
- To add radiance to your face, try highlighting the top of your cheek bones with some shimmer.
My favourite product on the market is: Bobbi Brown’s Shimmer Brick - It is by far the greatest way to add the perfect glow! The best part is that they come in a wide variety of shades - Beige, Bronze, Rose, Pink and Apricot - and can be used as a bronzer, blush and/or eyeshadow! Plus, they’re great for women of all ages - A Definite Must Have!!
I hope this helped you out! And always remember to have fun while doing your makeup, and don’t forget to wake.up & make.up!
Sandy featured on Breakfast Television - Toronto
August 21, 08
Earlier this Summer I was on Breakfast Television - Toronto - sharing some of my makeup tips and techniques.
I would like to say a big thank you to everyone at Breakfast Television and to Dina for a great interview! I had a wonderful time!
I’ve been getting a lot of questions from women asking me what eyeshadows I used to create the “custom made” lipgloss, and I wanted to introduce you to a wonderful company called - facefront cosmetics. 
I have to say I absolutely LOVE their Paint Me Perfect - Eye Shadow Pigments. Not only are the quality of the pigments great - but they also have the perfect amount of shimmer! And, they make amazing lipgloss shades when combined with a clear lipgloss!
Plus, I have some great news! Facefront cosmetics is giving happiface viewers 20% off! All you have to do is enter the promotion code: sandygold20, and you’re good to go! It’s an international coupon and can be used anytime! Yippee!
Calling all Aspiring Makeup Artists!
August 20, 08
Do you have a passion for Makeup? Have you always wanted to become a Professional Makeup Artist? Do you aspire to learn makeup and hair techniques from the pro’s for Film and Television, Theatre, Special Effects and Airbrushing?
In just a few weeks, I will be one of the new teachers at the George Brown College’s, Yorkville School of Makeup and Esthetics here in Toronto, Ontario.
I’ve been getting a lot of emails from aspiring Makeup Artists asking me how to get started in the industry, and this is the perfect opportunity! I will be teaching a great course – Professional Makeup Artist 1 – starting in November – and if you’ve always dreamed of becoming a Makeup Artist and this sounds like something you might be interested in, please feel free to email me or call the school for more information: 416.920.4906.
However, if becoming a Professional Makeup Artist isn’t for you, but you still love the idea of makeup, we also offer non-certificate Personal Makeup Courses, which I will also be teaching starting in September. This course is perfect for anyone who’s looking to learn easy do-it-yourself makeup techniques on how to look and feel great each and everyday!
Please feel free to email me if you’re interested in this great opportunity!
Click Here, for more information!
And, don’t forget to wake.up & make.up! 
Removing your eye make.up - is easy!
August 19, 08
Ladies, let me introduce you to one of my favourite products on the market: Lid-Care Towelettes. It’s the most gentle, non-irritating eye makeup remover I have ever tried. I first got introduced to this product when I got Laser eye surgery a few years ago. I remember the Doctor saying that I had to use extremely gentle cleansers on my eyes for the first little while after surgery, and that’s when he gave me Lid-Care. I have been hooked ever since.
My favourite, are the ones that come already pre-moistened and individually wrapped. They are super easy to use and excellent for traveling!! You never have to worry about your product spilling in your suitcase ever again!
It’s especially great for contact lens wearers and for people who have really sensitive eyes. You can find Lid-Care over the counter at most pharmacies like Shoppers Drug Mart and Walmart, in the eye care section.
This is a definite Must Have, for everyday and/or for traveling!
Light and Illuminating
August 14, 08
On those days when you don’t feel like wearing foundation, but you still want to even out your skin tone, try using a tinted moisturizer. My favourite product on the market hands down is Laura Mercier’s Tinted Moisturizer. It has the perfect amount of lightweight buildable coverage that leaves your skin looking and feeling flawless! And, if you have sensitive or acne-prone skin, it also comes in oil-free, so it’s good for all skin types!
Also, try their NEW! Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 20. It doesn’t have as much coverage as the original, but it’s like radiance in a bottle. A great way to add a beautiful glow!
And, don’t forget to wake.up & make.up!
Manicure and Pedicure at home!
July 28, 08
I love getting my nails done - it’s super relaxing! But, with my busy schedule, it’s really hard to make time to go to the spa (…considering, I’m still trying to find the time to go to the gym!)
So to get a great manicure and pedicure at home in minutes, you’re going to want to follow these two easy steps:
STEP ONE: Exfoliate and Moisturize
If you’re not too sure what exfoliating does, it removes dead skin cells that lye on the surface of your skin, and if not removed, it will leave your skin dry, rough and dull looking - so it’s super important to exfoliate before any manicure and pedicure.
Moisturizing the skin afterwards with a good lotion is a great way to lock in moisture, leaving your skin silky smooth.
I just tried OPI Manicure Pedicure Cucumber Scrub and Massage, and I absolutely fell in love! Not only did the scrub and massage leave my skin feeling like butter, it smelt amazing! With natural sugar crystals, antioxidant pineapple and soothing cucumber extract, I really felt like I brought the spa to my bathtub! And it honestly feels amazing! aaaaahhhh…
STEP TWO: Nail Polish
Before I begin any nail polish application, I always use a good base coat. My new favourite base coat on the market right now is OPI Start to Finish, it’s a base coat, top coat and nail strengthener all in one. And now it comes in a Formaldehyde-Free formula that is great for sensitive nails - like mine!! Yiippee!
Next, I apply my nail polish. I very rarely apply the same colour to both my hands and feet. I like to use darker colours (like OPI: Lunch at the Delhi) on my toes
and very light, pretty colours (like: OPI: Get Me To The Taj On Time) on my hands.
And that’s it! A spa manicure and pedicure from the comfort of your home in just minutes!
And, Ladies, don’t forget to wake.up & make.up!
Mini Flat Iron - So Cute!
July 26, 08
Ladies, let me introduce you to the BaByliss PRO Nano Titanium 6″ Mini Flat Iron!
Not only is this the cutest and smallest flat iron I have ever seen! It also works amazing! (Who new something so small would work so great!)
The Nano Titanium is truly the size of my hand and heats up in under one minute, which is perfect for traveling and styling on the go!
And not only does it style great, it’s also perfect for straightening your bangs, because it’s small enough to reach even the shortest hair, and I love that!
But, the best part is that it sells for $28.99 at BeautyChoice.com - which is a great online retail store, selling top of the line, beauty related products at a great price! (Thanks BeautyChoice for sending me this great product!)
And Ladies, don’t forget to wake.up & make.up!
Back to School College Makeover
July 21, 08
Head back to school in style with easy do-it yourself hair, makeup and fashion tips from the pro’s!
Click Here to see it Live on FLARE.com!
10 Minute Flawless Face
Sandy’s Basic Smokey Eye
How-to: Apply False Lashes
Organic Beauty Products!
5 Minute Makeup Routine
How-to: Foundation Tips
How-to Big Sexy Hair
Hot Summer Style!
10 Beauty Tips for Summer
Sandy’s Tips for Acne
Glamour Blonde
Sunshine Blonde
Makeover Blonde
Rescue Blonde
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