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Erika and Sylvia present Beauty & Stuff! We're just a couple of 30-something's tackling everything you're dying to know about beauty. And stuff!

Beauty and Stuff


    • Feb 16, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 48m AVG DURATION
    • 43 EPISODES


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    Nails & Stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 36:14


    NAILED IT! Ew, ok we did do that. But seriously, it's the nail episode. We're going to dish on all of our favourite nail products and trends. Sylvia goes down memory lane to share a story of the mean girls who changed her nail game forever. We learn about Kristina's epic life hack for the perfect DIY manicure and Erika gives us the nitty gritty on nail polish stickers and press-on's.

    Winter Skincare & Stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 26:10


    If you're like us your skin is in the beloved itchy and scratchy part of the winter! We've made a commitment to #KeepItMoist in 2021 so we've got all the tips and tricks to keep you hydrated from head to toe (literally!).

    Catchup & Stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 28:05


    It's our first ever Catchup & Stuff! In our new mini format, we invite you to join Erika & Sylvia to get caught up on what they're watching these days, Holarvia - the latest celeb couple (Harry + Olivia, duh!), who Jason Sudekis should date next (Mindy Kaling, of course) and.... Sylvia's plea for beets to come with a very, very specific warning.

    2020 Wrap Up & Stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 55:40


    Sylvia and Erika are bringing you the 2020 wind-down. They bring you their favourite content of 2020 (YES it includes 2 Taylor Swift, Albums, The Home Edit, Schitt's Creek and Cheer) and your hosts discover that they share the same overly enthusiastic love for a 1990's Christmas movie that so many have forgotten about. The ladies also share their fav lounge-wear from 2020, gadgets, beauty products / treatments and so very much more. Happy Holidays Beauty's. This is the holiday wind-down.

    Alicia McCarvell & Stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 65:48


    This time on Beauty & Stuff we have the internet's very own Alicia McCarvell! You may know Alicia from Tik Tok or Instagram for her endless sense of humour, her amazing stance on self-love and her giant heart that is always thinking about how to make the world a better place. Alicia shares the story of her recent engagement to her husband (yes you read that right!) and all of the hot girl $h!t we're up to. We also explore the often taboo topic of living life without kids.

    Holidays & Bailly & Stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 57:03


    It's the most wonderful time of the year! It's time to watch ALL the holiday movies. Erika & Sylvia go back down the slippery slope that is The Princess Switch 2. We also explore Anna Kendrick's Noelle, and Sylvia has a huge revelation. Then, keeping the tradition of shop local, we have special guest Ariel Gough! Ariel Gough is the Co-Founder of Bailly Fragrance. A female owned hypoallergenic fragrance company based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Ariel and Sylvia explore the journey of Bailly (spoiler alert: it started as a grown up play date, chaperone included), life as female entrepreneurs, how to find your voice even if you think it's buried deep down and forever, and OF COURSE we dive into who inspires her and her all time favourite beauty products.

    gift guide part 1 & stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 47:33


    It's the most wonderful time of the year! Sylvia & Erika love giving gifts and there are here with the seasons more extensive gift guide! We will find the perfect present for anyone on your list! From beauty, to gadgets to loungewear to wine, you won't want to miss this! In Part 1 we break down Sephora gift kits, and the best Amazon buys for the holidays. Don't worry. We're all about supporting local, so tune into Part 2 for our favourite small business ideas that you can shop online from the comfort of your own home.

    gift guide part 2 & stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 47:30


    It's the most wonderful time of the year - part 2! Erika and Sylvia tell you all about their favourite Amazon products, and then we're going DEEP on shopping local. From everything from the One of a Kind Show to amazing Etsy gifts. We'll also break down how to put together the perfect gift theme for those who are the hardest to shop for! We promise, you'll be the star of the holidays this year!

    Updates & Stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 50:21


    This time on Beauty & Stuff it's UPDATE TIME! Erika gives us her Botox update, we discuss Sara Foster's approach to your face, and Sylvia talks about her face having it's own garage door. WHAT?! We explore the idea of face positivity in light of the amazing shift online about positivity and how to deal with projection. Yeah. We dug a little deep there. We'd hate to leave you wondering about The Home Edit - so we have a MASSIVE update about Rachel Zoe's closet, and Sylvia's foray into box making. Sylvia also tells us all about her virtual date with home organizer The Merchandised Maison! What would an update episode be if we didn't go into DETAIL about the Diva Cup or the Love Island x One Direction crossover that has one household in a tizzy.

    botox, laser hair, instant pot & stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 66:52


    This time on Beauty & Stuff Sylvia and Erika cover oh so many things. From Casual Friday (REMEMBER THAT?!) to - starting your own jar swear jar as a sick side hustle. We also learn that kids these days are getting BANK from the tooth fairy. Do we agree? Erika reveals she just got Botox and spills the tea on all the questions you have been dying to ask, or had no idea you didn't know you wanted to ask! Sylvia also had needles shoved into her body, but it was for laser hair removal. Which one hurt more? Are they happy with the results? We also dive into a listener question. Which one is better. The air fryer or the Instant Pot? The answer may surprise you! And lastly we dive into The Home Edit. Obvi. Sylvia and Erika gush over their love of Retta, try and figure out why Rachel Zoe's closet is so drab and how Sumner is the real star of the show. Oh yeah. We also talk about the headboard scandal of 2020.

    amazing giveaways & stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 18:10


    THIS IS AN EXCITING DAY. We've started a vlog. Or a vodcast. Whatever you want to call it, today is the day we announce you're about to be able to see Beauty & Stuff WITH YOUR EYES! The amazing Michelle Mylett from Letterkenny is our very first guest - and she's going to give us a look into her get ready routine. YAY! If that wasn't enough WE HAVE A GIVEAWAY. We've teamed up with fellow stuff lover Jeni B from the incredible podcast This Is It Actually to bring you a big, big giveaway. Over $600 worth of things we love, from brands and shops we adore. So have a listen, share this with your friends, and get entering.

    Eye Brows, Fashion Trends, Beauty Blender Dupes & Stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 54:35


    This time on Beauty & Stuff...Erika took advice from her own podcast and dyed her eyebrows. Sylvia talks about her upcoming acupuncture for her PMS and face, and we dip our toes into the world of Botox. PLUS the ladies give an update on The Ordinary Retinol Serum. We also cover the most outrageous gift with purchase anyone has ever heard of, places you hate talking even if you love talking, the rules around wearing white after Labour Day if biker shorts truly are Summer's skinny jean or just an influencer fad. If that wasn't enough, Erika dishes on the best Beauty Blender dupe she's ever found, and Sylvia invents the strawberry, goat cheese spinach salad.

    Waxing, Periods, Music & Stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 65:27


    This time on Beauty & Stuff it's the 10 year anniversary of One Direction! Taylor Swift has a new album dropping and Erika explores The Diva Cup! Oh, and Sylvia and Erika both share their first salon visit experinces - we'll talk about how all of the hair on our bodies did NOT all enjoy the same warm welcome back, and Sylvia tells Erika the wonderous tale of the missing sunglasses.

    Beauty Product Updates & Stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 65:39


    It's been a while, but we're back! This time on Beauty & Stuff Erika uses dry shampoo to make her hair look salon fresh during quanatine. Sylvia's makeup brush game is lacking - but her hair tips are not! We talk baby wigs, Clinque Gift With Purchase bags and we give you an update on all kinds of products we talked about, including natural deodorant.

    Makeup Tutorial & Stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 59:38


    Does an Insta Live makeup tutorial translate into a podcast? We have no idea but we'll give it a try! Erika takes Sylvia through a journey to create the perfect summer face.

    Carl Radke of Summer House & Stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 41:57


    This time on Beauty & Stuff we have Carl Radke from Bravo's show Summer House! Carl and Sylvia talk dating and fitness. BUT they also spill some Summer House tea. Speaking of tea, we learn all about Carl's on and off screen endeavour - Loverboy! A better for you hard iced tea that put's the days of twisted tea's far behind them.

    Hair & Charise & Stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 64:04


    This episode is TWO years in the making. We finally get the chance to sit down with our incredibly talented hair stylist and owner of Thatch & Fringe Salon, Charise Bauman. Charise talks how to support local salons during COVID, gives us tips for the best at-home blow outs for thick and thin hair, her fav at home beauty products, what NOT to do at home to your hair and so so much more.

    Priyanka & Stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 47:57


    This time on Beauty & Stuff we welcome Toronto's #1 Drag Queen Priyanka to the show!! Priyanka and Sylvia dive into the world of drag beauty, how Priyanka came to be, and some amazing beauty tips that can be used in Drag life, or every day life! Warning - this episode is JAMMED full of fun, but it does get a little explicit at times. Sorry Mom!

    Beauty & Social Distancing & Stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 64:52


    This time on Beauty & Stuff Erika and Sylvia talk all about at home beauty, how you can support local businesses during the COVID-19 crisis. Tom Power, Tiger King, Jessica and Ashlee Simpson, press on nails, why you shouldn't cut your bangs right now, and so much more.

    Episode 23 Jordan + Social Distancing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 42:50


    This time on Beauty & Stuff Jordan is back to talk about COVID-19, Social Distancing, invisilign, hair extensions and more!!

    Episode 22 -Erika Returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 66:10


    ERIKA IS BACK! With our first episode since the birth of her baby girl, Erika and Sylvia have A LOT to catch up on. The ladies talk ear wax, Sylvia's new hair cut, Krisin Cavallari, Sylvia's new fav makeup remover, Bioderma, Olypex, Oland boots and about million more things.

    Episode 21 w/ Jeni B

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2020 73:18


    In 2009 Dan Levy asked his Twitter followers to give @jenibesworth a follow. 2009 Sylvia said heck yes. 11 years later, these two have found a friendship that goes far beyond the walls of the internet. Now Sylvia's trusted guru in all things beauty… and stuff, Jeni Besworth joins the pod to talk overachieving, diva cups, the cure for cankers, great smelling homes, alum, apple cider vinegar, and the hair gadget that changed her already amazing hair game.

    Beauty & Stuff Episode 20 Featuring Hey Babe Cosmetics!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 31:48


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    Beauty & Stuff Episode 19 with Michelle Mylett from Letterkenny!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 63:15


    This time on Beauty & Stuff we've got the amazingly talented and lovely Michelle Mylett from Letterkenny! Michelle and Sylvia get down to the nitty gritty on everything up to and including: Teen skin care trends. The Michelle Mylett Lipstick Programme, Braids, Oil Sheets, Oils, Skincare Routines, and obviously, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.

    Beauty & Stuff Episode 18 with Special Guest The Boy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2020 56:35


    Welcome 2020! Beauty & Stuff is back. Erika has just had a baby, so until her glorious return, we're packing the pod with special guests. This time on Beauty & Stuff, my husband Jordan joins us to talk about a LOT of Stuff, and some Beauty. From Disney Vacations to spa days to hair extensions, you won't want to miss our chat.

    Episode 17 - The Hair Extension Extravaganza!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2019 48:07


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    Beauty & Stuff Episode 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 38:24


    THE MASCARA EPISODE!!!! If you didn't think a mascara journey was a thing, you thought wrong. Erika takes us down her personal journey of finding the world's best lash popper.

    Beauty & Stuff Episode 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 40:01


    BUCKLE UP! This is a BIG episode. This time on Beauty & Stuff we talk: The Halloween Spooktacular at Kohls Erika's obsession with Christmas Decor Erika's child is now also obsessed with BioDerma Sylvia & Erika share their new found love for The Shopping Channel Sylvia shares some massive PMS / period symptom fixes AND MASK OF THE MONTH. Holy smokes. Enjoy.

    Beauty & Stuff Episode 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2019 50:45


    This time on Beauty & Stuff Erika and Sylvia break down every exciting detail about The Marilyn Denis Show! Sylvia got a hand me down makeover on National Television and Erika and friends took home a haul of AMAZING beauty products. We feel so seen!

    Beauty & Stuff Episode 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2019 28:30


    This week on Beauty & Stuff Erika it is revealed that Erika has NO idea how old Sylvia is! They also swoon over their TSC mega sale on IT CC Cream. And we talk through the in's and out's of the natural deodorant challenge. Spoiler Alert: Sylvia's Mom already had a great option, of course. We also talk about Apple TV Plus's EXCITING new reboot of Ghost Writer. You'll want to hear the mega superstar who appeared on 6 episodes of the original PBS series.

    Beauty & Stuff - Episode 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2019 56:43


    This time on Beauty & Stuff, Erika is pregnant which means she's got some hot tips on the do's and don'ts of pregnancy beauty. Sylvia went to New York City where she saw Maren Morris and caught up with her friends from Finery! Not enough? Sylvia has an update on the never ending tale of her skin care regime. Spoiler alert: we've got another miracle product that is SUPER cheap and clean!

    Episode 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2019 34:24


    Erika and Sylvia are BACK. We are talking sooo much Beauty & Stuff. Summer skincare, The Hills, Veronica Mars, Gadget Corner AND MORE. How do we even fit it all in?!

    Beauty & Stuff Episode 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2019 42:06


    This time on Beauty & Stuff, Erika gets a wicked sunburn. So we talk remedies to soothe your skin. We also talk Harry Styles fashion and we update you on packing for vacations. OH YEA. Erika and Sylvia weigh in on the "do you wash your legs" debate that took the internet by storm. Spoiler Alert - Taylor Swift is a maybe.

    Beauty & Stuff Episode 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2019 50:03


    This week on Beauty & Stuff it's our 10th Epiversary and we brought you a big one! The packing episode! we will break down everything you'll need to know to look fab on your next vacay and pack a butt load less than you used to. Who doesn't love a good travel hack?

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    Beauty & Stuff Episode 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2019 47:55


    This time on Beauty & Stuff Sylvia and Erika talk Beauty Fridges, Erika dishes on her latest (terrifying!) beauty discovery. Sylvia FINALLY cracks the case on her cracking face skin and Erika breaks down the Whole Foods Beauty Bag!

    Beauty & Stuff Episode 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2019 34:47


    This time on Beauty & Stuff Erika and Sylvia bring you BREAKING news about a surprising (to us) job that doesn't exist anymore! We also talk about the best eye makeup remover to use, and bring you some interesting new news on the latest Fab Fit Fun box!

    Beauty & Stuff Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2019 39:45


    This week on Beauty & Stuff we bring you our Fab Fit Fun boxes! We answer your burning questions like: Does everyone in Canada get the same @FabFitFun products?! We dive into the worlds largest bottle of face cleanser AND we talk about why the heck some products have DAIRY in them?! All that and more on Beauty & Stuff!

    Episode 6 - The Oscars, Micellar Water & More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2019 30:13


    This week on Beauty & Stuff Sylvia and Erika break down the 7 minutes of the Oscars they collectively watched, Erika provides a detailed history on France's water system to explain to Sylvia what Micellar Water is, and Erika discovers an amazing new gadget on Gadget Corner.

    Episode 5 - Mask of the Month Reviewed!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2019 34:20


    Beauty & Stuff is BACK! This week Erika and Sylvia tackle The Waterpick, the ever-popular trend of berettes and we finally review our Mask of the Month!

    Episode 4 - Expired Products AND Mask of the Month!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2019 53:34


    Erika and Sylvia are back with more Beauty & Stuff! This week they dive into the oh so disgusting world of expired makeup, and they start their brand new segment, Mask of the Month! (It's like a book club, but for your face!)

    Episode 3 - Subscription Box Extravaganza

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2019 65:09


    Welcome to Beauty & Stuff! This week we talk about anti-resolutions, AND we have our very first GUEST to discuss the ever-popular trend of subscription beauty boxes! Obviously there is a beret update, because, obviously.

    Episode 1 Introducing Beauty & Stuff!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2019 39:27


    Welcome to Beauty & Stuff! Erika and Sylvia talk about the birth of their new podcast. Their experience with beauty growing up, and most importantly, how to beat the winter blues when it comes to your face and skincare regime!

    Episode 2 Beauty & The Beret

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2019 60:43


    Beauty & Stuff Epsiode 2. This week Erika and Sylvia bring you their favourite products, break down the fashion in The Princess Switch, and cover berets.

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