Loulou's views

Lately the weather has been absolute perfection, with warm and sunny days. I simply cannot get enough of how nice it is outside, finally. Spring is most definitely in the air and summer is close behind, which is my favourite time of the year. I love spring for so many reasons—we get to stay out late, enjoy the sunshine, and feel the warmth on our skin. I also love spring a lot because it's always the perfect excuse to go shopping, to stock up on spring essentials! Shoppers Drug Mart has everything I need to take care of myself and my family. They have a huge selection of products, no matter what you're looking for; from home decor, to cards and gift ideas, to children's products and, of course, all the beauty products I desire. Shoppers Drug Mart continues to be my one-stop place to shop, and this spring, there is so much to shop for. Shopping at Shoppers Drug Mart is effortless, easy, and doesn't take up too much of my time. The service is always great, which re...

It's November, which means we can now officially start talking about and getting ready for... the holiday season! Aren't you excited? There are two times of the year I'm the happiest: summer, and Christmas. I am starting to plan my shopping lists—for myself, and for those I'm buying for this year. I always love shopping at Shoppers Drug Mart because they have a huge selection of gift ideas for my friends, family, neighbours, teachers, and anyone else on my shopping list. This year, shopping is even easier at Shoppers Drug Mart with the new gift finder which is available online. With so many fragrances, gorgeous gifts, yummy treats and the latest toys and electronics, Shoppers Drug Mart has GIFTS MADE EASY for everyone—and it's one-stop shopping—total bonus! I think I'm a smart shopper, especially for the holidays—I make my lists early, I know who I'm shopping for, I ask my kids to prepare their "must-have" lists and I even start shoppin...

Shoppers Drug Mart is the ultimate destination for beauty, and my go-to place to stock up on my beauty essentials — like my favourite Cover Girl mascara, my favourite Benefit eyeliner, and my favourite Prada fragrance. Once again (it's the 4th annual national event) the Shoppers Drug Mart   30 Days of Beauty campaign is back, taking place across Canada just in time for fall and back-to-school!   The 30 different fabulous looks are telling the story of 30 Days of Beauty , giving you new ideas to try, inspiring you to add to your make-up collection, and on top of that? You can even receive a five-minute in-store makeover! The 30 Days of Beauty website has tons of great ideas to get you ready for fall and with your in-store make-over, you can try out some of these looks yourself.   A new shade of lipstick, a new blush, and you're good to go. Take risks, add some colour to your life, and have fun shopping! I love buying new make-up brushes once a year, too. The 3...

I think I've finally come to terms with the fact that summer is over. After all, it's almost December, the red cups are back at Starbucks, it's freezing outside, and it has started snowing. (Hold me as I weep.) The one thing that keeps me smiling through the cold until about January 2nd is the holidays. I love everything about the festive season, especially the shopping for other people part. And, okay, for myself, too. (We all need some new sparkle for the parties, right?) Shoppers Drug Mart  is one of my favourite holiday destinations for gift giving. And right now there are some amazing promotions going on that'll make your holiday shopping easy—I promise. You'll find something at Shoppers Drug Mart for literally everyone on your shopping list. From amazing fragrance sets and gorgeous gift baskets to toys and electronics, Shoppers is your one-stop shop. Shoppers Drug Mart always has great in-store sales and promotions, and they're always open la...

Fall is the perfect excuse to update your look—new boots, new clothes, and new make-up. Why not step into fall with a fresh new look, right? I could (and often do) spend hours in Murale stocking up on all my beauty supplies. From all the cosmetics to the perfumes and body lotions, they carry all the products I love and use religiously. New blush? Check. New eye shadow? Check? New shade of pink lipstick, because that's all I wear? Check! I love when it's Fab and Free time at Murale, because I get to shop for all the products I need and want, and then I get rewarded with a pretty cosmetics bag filled with—get this—over $288 worth of beauty products. Inside this cosmetics bag you'll find skin care, cosmetics, and nail polish from B. Kamins, Benefit, Bioderma, Clarins, Clinique, Darphin, Deborah Lippmann, Estee Lauder, Smashbox, Lancome and more. How awesome is that? Very, very awesome. With Fab and Free, there is a two-part offer that you can take advantag...

Summer and fall are especially busy times for most of us. From family vacations to weddings and anniversaries, there is always something going on, or something to celebrate. Shoppers Drug Mart is my primary shopping destination for so many occasions: sunscreen for summer vacations; new mascara for a night out with my best friends; a new perfume to wear when I celebrate my anniversary with my husband... the list goes on and on. I love that Shoppers Drug Mart is celebrating 30 Days of Beauty right now—because no matter what occasion you're celebrating, Shoppers has you covered—literally—in some of the best beauty products you can get your hands on. If you're even a little adventurous, or if you totally love to take a walk on the wild side, the 30 Days of Beauty is something you'll love: Shoppers will be showcasing 30 unique looks for 30 different occasions: beach day, high school reunion, first date, wedding, and more. They're offering some amazing in-store of...

Mother's Day is a great day to celebrate being a mom , even though we should always take the time to take care of ourselves—to go for a massage when we'd like to, to buy that new shade of lip gloss we've been wanting to try, and to stock up on the latest magazines and put our feet up at the end of a busy day—it's so important to take the time to do something nice for ourselves. I also think we should cherish the time we spend with our children not only on Mother's Day, but every day. However, it is nice to be recognized on Mother's Day —breakfast in bed, fresh flowers for the home, a hand-written card from the children, and a special gift are all really nice ways to make mom feel special on this day. I love the convenience of shopping in a store that has it all, and Shoppers Drug Mart is that store—I could spend hours in Shoppers, and I use any excuse to do so, too—we're out of milk, the kids need diapers, we have no toothpaste—really, it is a con...

Beauty obsessed. Yup, that's me. One thing I love the most about having an office downtown is the fact that my building is located directly beside Murale. When I found out that Shoppers Drug Mart was opening  Murale across Canada, including a store in my very own city, I was so excited! Murale, in case you didn't know, is Canada's number one beauty destination . Every store is huge and airy, and all your favourite products are easy to find. I love stocking up on my Chanel make-up and my favourite perfumes, and I always get my eyebrows done at the brow bar over my lunch break. In and out in 15 minutes means I'm a very happy customer. All the best luxury brands are available in Murale, too: Bobbi Brown,Yves Saint Laurent, Lancome, Clinique and many, many more. I can't tell you how many times my lunch hour consists of shopping trips to Murale! Now you know as much as I love shopping for cosmetics and fragrance, I also love a great deal, and...