694 rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest, Montreal, QC, H3B 1B9
Rated this place:
Where beauty junkies go when they need a hit: ‘Smashing’ is the new kid on the beauty scene, hot on the heels of Murale and Sephora. A little less intimidating than its predecessors, ‘Smashing’ is a small downtown beauty boutique, more reminiscent of a walk-in closet than the overwhelmingly large and bright clinical feel of Murale, or the overstimulation of the rolling shelves of Sephora.
‘Smashing’s offerings include Stila, Cake, Canadian brand Principessa bath and body products, and cheeky Balmshell cosmetics among others. In addition, you can pick up the latest leopard-print or shiny skin-tight spandex pair of 6126 Leggings by Lindsay Lohan, as well as cutesy logo t-shirts from Harajuku Lovers, House of Mental and Hello Kitty.
Opening up another shop for frivolous indulgences is a bold move in this economic climate, but I wish this Canadian company all the best.