UPDATE

Sorry I have not been blogging the last couple days. I have been beyond busy with Christmas festivities! Its been a crazy week and it isn't over yet! I've been having lots of fun and I will definitely update you all once I'm back home. 

Santa was very good to me and I will post a christmas haul soon! :)

Happy Holidays!

xox

LUXEBOX - WINTER EDITION

What did I get this time around?

1. Eyeko Mini Skinny Brush Mascara

Mascara in a tube is a confusing concept to me, but the brand has great reviews therefore I am super excited to try this mascara out.

2. China Glaze Nail Polish

Nail polish is always a pretty safe bet for me. This bright pink colour will be fantastic for the spring and summer.

3. B Kamins Day Lotion SPF 15

I'm not a huge lover of lotion but this will come in handy to use to moisturize my face. It smells fine therefore I'm alright with it.

4. Schwarzkofp Professional Dust It

This is a lightweight powder for your hair to add texture and have a matte finish. I'm not sure how this will work but I'll definitely try it out.

5. Calvin Klein Euphoria Perfume

I received a tester of this perfume previously and I actually really liked the smell of it. Therefore when it came time to select a product, I opted for this.

6. Marc Anthony Strictly Curls Curl Defining Lotion

This product I am excited about! So far every Marc Anthony product I've tried has been a winner in my books.

7. Kérastase Cristalliste Lumière Liquide

This is like any other hair oil that will leave your hair soft. Nothing fancy but I guess good for travelling.

8. Loose Button Kabuki Brush

A makeup brush is always a nice little extra. This brush is definitely super soft and I am looking forward to using it.

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Untitled #135 by ibeaudoin featuring oversized retro sunglasses

- Snowberry Fragrance Mist: Lavishly spray on a bright blend of winter blackberries, warm caramel and iced musk. Our sophisticated new pump delivers great coverage and delicate mist 

for the lightest, most refreshing way to fragrance.

- Christmas Cookie Yankee Candle: Buttery rich, vanilla scented, holiday sugar cookies.

- Be Enchanted Fragrance Mist: ragrance pump for a more delicate mist and improved coverage control. Lavishly spritz our refreshing Signature Collection Fine Fragrance Mist lavishly on your body to lightly scent your skin with Be Enchanted, a fresh, sparkling blend of frosted florals sweetened with sugared pomegranate, inspired by all that glitters.

- An oriental gourmand, Wonderstruck Enchanted introduces a new dimension to the - -- Wonderstruck portfolio, with an irresistible blend of luscious wild berries and sugar-glazed petals, wrapped in a touch of sensuality for a captivating signature. It has an addictive balance of creamy flowers and sensual woods which blend harmoniously and add an alluring quality to the fragrance. 

- Honey Autumn Apple: Crisp apple with a tad bit of honey.

- Warm Vanilla Sugar: A comforting and cozy fave, featuring enticing vanilla steeped in spices with hints of coconut, sandalwood and musk.

- Twinkling Night: A scenic celebration of blackberry and sweet nectar layered with notes of dark woods and patchouli for a fragrance so magical, you'll be seeing stars!

- Apple Crumble: Baked Granny Smith and McIntosh Apples topped with vanilla crumble, cinnamon and nutmeg.

-French Baguette: Celebrate a traditional Parisian treasure with the delicious fragrance of a crisp, golden, fresh-baked baguette!

First impressions

Revlon Selects sent me these!

Eyelid colour, crease colour and brow bone colour.

Primer & Sparkly Top Coat for your eyeshadow!

Nail art! So exciting!

Lipstick : Backstage 

I am beyond excited about this package. I will review these if you guys would like to see it. 

currently

Its Saturday night, 9pm and this is what I am up to:
Sitting in my bed, typing up a blog post, drinking diet pepsi and eating sour cream & onion crackers by Special K, burning my Glade Nutcracker Crunch candle, Christmas tree lights on and watching Christmas with the Kranks.
HECK YES!

HAUL FRIDAY!

Here are some beauty items I've picked up this past week! I'll elaborate about the product underneath it.

Ardell Magic Lash
I picked this up for a whole 2$ in a sale bin at the local pharmacy. I'm actually excited to see if its going to work or not. 

I also found this eyeshadow in the 2$ bin! This is a very nice pinkish lavender colour and I'm super excited to try it!

Recently, Sephora decided to send out 15$ off a 50$ purchase coupon for all Beauty Insiders. I picked up these three primers from Tarte! I wanted to try these out to compare them to Benefit's Porefressional!

Also at Sephora, I picked up the Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 hour Blush in Buff. In my opinion this is more of a matte bronzer but I am excited none the less. It is a beautiful colour and I will have a review up in the following weeks.

I needed to pick up another little something in order to make it to the 50$ mark so I decided to pick up this sample sized They're Real! Mascara by Benefit because of all the amazing things I have heard about it.

I used 100 of my beauty insider points to pick up this Hope In a Jar facial moisturizer. I wanted to try it out before I picked up the big jar!

I received these 2 samples in the mail. With them also came a 2$ off coupon and thats why I decided on the following product.

I have been waiting for a long time to pick up this self-tanner with my Glymm points and with 12 days of Christmas deal going on, it was finally time!

When I saw this in the store, I knew I had to pick it up. For 14.99$, how could one say no? I have been wanting to try out some Soap & Glory products because of all the rage on youtube, so I decided this would be the ideal testing ground.

Hey guys! Today I wanted to share with you five products I have been loving. Four of them are makeup products and one is a nail polish.

1. The Body Shop Matte It Primer ($15)

This primer actually contains chamomile as well as aloe vera to soothe your skin. A primer helps in reducing the shine on your face as well as helping your foundation last all day.

2. Revlon Lip Butters (around $8)

Revlon kills it when it comes to most products, but they definitely have the lead in the lip product department. These lip butters are beyond amazing. I have tried Crème Brulée, Cupcake, Candy Apple, Lollipop and Strawberry Shortcake and I will honestly say I have not yet been disappointed. This product is pigmented and will leave your lips feeling moisturized. 

Revlon states the following:

- Hydrating mango, shea and coconut butter formula boosts lip moisture by 156%
- Pampering gel formula provides super charged hydration and glides on lips buttery smooth

3. Colossal Cat Eyes Mascara ($10)

All I've got to say is this has been kicking my Falsies mascaras butt lately. I loooove it.

4. Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Extreme Wear Nail Color in Plum Punch ($3)

I have been loving this colour for my nails lately. Its a very nice purply plum with a nice shimmer to it. These are great products for so cheap.

5. L'Oréal Infallible Creamy Powder Foundation

I use this a powder to set my foundation. I dust it on with a big kabuki brush and I honestly am in love with this. I initially picked it up to do a makeup challenge and ended up falling in love with it. I have purchased two more since.

up owl night

Its no surprise that animals have made a huge comeback this year. Many clothing items have animals such as foxes, cats, bunnies and one of the funnest ones, owls! I decided for fashion tuesday to put together two outfits featuring owls. The one on the left is casual and the one on the right is a little dressier.

I hope you guys enjoy,

xox

its beginning to look a lot like christmas

Here are some of the few christmas decorations I put up in my bedroom (except for the soap, he went to my bathroom)

november favorites

What have I been loving this month you might wonder?

1. Bath & Bodyworks Frosted Cupcake Candle!
This candle smells so delightful. It has strong smells of vanilla buttercream which makes your house smell like a bakery. It is most delightful!

2. Glade Jar Candle 2-in-1 Cinnamon & Custard
This also smells wonderful! Burns nicely, leaves your house smelling divine.

3. Maybelline Colossal Cat Eye Mascara
My mascara favorite is usually the Falsies mascara. I absolutely am head over heels with it. Dare I say though, I believe this Colossal Cat Eyes mascara may have just tied the falsies. Its crazy how much I love this one. It is a drier mascara which totally adds curl to your lashes.

4. Clean&Clear Fruit Infusions Face Wash
This face wash is gentle, smells great and definitely cleans my face the right way. I love to use this with my face brush from Sally Beauty to wash my face in the morning.

5. JustFab boots in Keira (I believe)
These motorcycle style boots are so great. They are beyond comfortable to walk in, add a bit of heightt and a lot of style. You can throw them on with any outfit to make it edgier.

makeup wednesday

makeup wednesday by ibeaudoin featuring lancôme

santa baby

santa baby by ibeaudoin featuring hobbs

 Today for tea time, I shall simply state what is on my mind today.

I am super duper excited for all the outfits of the day I have planned for the holiday season. 

I'm also going to be posting christmas themed pictures, decorations I've been putting up around my room as well as some other holiday projects.

I am seriously going to try to get into some sort of routine for working out and eating healthy. I need structure. Taking it one step at a time simply isn't cutting it. I have to have a plan of action.

I'm so excited for exams to be done and over with. I'm getting really sick of all this school work to hand in. On that note, I am not going back next semester because truthfully, I don't know what I want to do with my life.

Thats it for monday! 

xox

 



Outfit 1
Leopard Dress: H&M, 32$
Shoes: Modcloth, 40$
Bracelets: Bloomingdales, 38$
Belt(to cinch at your waist): Zengii.com, 45$
Clutch: H&M, 32$

Throw your hair up in a top knot and add some bright red lipstick to your lips.

Outfit 2
Peplum Top: Dorothy Perkins, 37$
Bodycon Skirt: Chic Nova, 15$
Clutch: Asos, 43$
Necklace: Aldo, 20$
Shoes: Aldo, 24$

Curl your hair, add a smokey eye and some nude lips.
 

holiday lookbook

OUTFIT 1

Dress: H&M, 32$

Heels: www.boohoo.com, 40$

Clutch: ASOS, 60$

Earrings: Charlotte Russe, 4.80$

OUTFIT 2

Dress: Dorothy Perkins, 49$

Tights: ZARA, 15$

Heels: Modcloth, 40$

Bracelet: Modcloth, 25$

Necklace: ASOS, 32$

This gift guide is great for any teen girl but especially one that is away at college.

1. Owl Hipflask (Urban Outfitters, 19$)
Lets get real, college kids are going to drink weather you like it or not. A cute flask will definitely be a cute gift because you know it will come in handy.

2. iHome Alarm Block for iPod (Target, 50$)
This will definitely be a useful gift because every college kid needs a good alarm clock. Also, this is a great way for them to play their music and therefore you're saving room because it combines two great things.

3. Ruffled Laundry Bag (Urban Outfitters, 29$)
This laundry bag is super adorable and will hopefully make the horrid task of doing laundry a little more fun.

4. Clarisonic & Purity Face Wash (Sephora, 235$ & 20$)
These two gifts combined are definitely every girls skin care dream. The clarisonic, while expensive, is such an amazing gift for someone who likes to take care of their skin. It gets the dirt thats been locked in your face from the day every single time. The Purity face wash is a great add-on because it pairs nicely with the clarisonic and it is a very gentle face wash.

5. Kate Spade NY Cobble Hill Bee Wristlet (Zappos, 79$)
Every college girl needs a lovely wristlet to keep her student id, debit card, spending money and other quick fixes she might need during the day. This one is super cute, comes in a bunch of different colours and will look fabulous.

6. A Cute mug & a Starbucks gift card.
I don't even think I need to describe this gift.

xox

1. iPod Touch 5 - a great gift for the electronic lover. Features a double sided camera, great HD video and a lovely new shape; its sure to please everybody 

2. iPad Sleeve - just like the next option, these are cute and practical for keeping your device safe.

3. A fun IPOD or IPHONE case! There are so many great options available via different websites! 

4. PSY Gangnam Style USB Stick - great for saving all your documents and hilarious. This will definitely spark up some great conversations

5. KOBO E-Reader - great for the book lover

6. Pokemon Headphones - these are great because they make a statement, are a great piece for the music lover and awesome because everybody will be jealous.

7. Nike & iPod Sync - this will sync both your iPod and you're miles that you will be running. Keeps you motivated through your workouts, what more can you ask of it?

Today I'm sharing with you some fun gifts for the home decor lover!

You are sure to find something that fits your budget!

1. Red Flower Petal Top Candle in Blood Orange (www.beauty.com - 38$) 

"Intensely scented petals are pure and alive and free. Toss them into a hot bath with drops of oil and swim through flowers. Make offerings in small copper bowls or in big glass urns. Drop them into a drawer of sachets. Slip them into letters and words and into the quiet of temples called home. Or simply find a breeze and cast them in. Wait for their return. Listen. Everything that is memory matters. True indulgence is personal and takes a lifetime. Red flower italian blood orange candle with scented petals. Generously fragranced. Clean, slow and pure burn for 45 - 50 hours." 

2. Gingerbread Man Napkins (Set of 20 for 3,95$ @ Crate & Barrel)

These napkins are beyond adorable and are very inexpensive. Pair it with some cute napkin rings and you're set for your gift.

3. Oven Mitts in Cool Shapes (18$ @ modcloth)

These are super fun and will jazz  up any kitchen. Get a pair, or two different ones and the receiver will love this gift.

4. Jewelry Tree (20$ @ Pier1)

Every woman can use one of these lovely jewelry trees to hang her necklaces, her bracelets and stack her rings!

5. Candy Cane Bliss Antibacterial Soap (5$ @ Bath&Body Works)

These soaps are awesome for putting in your kitchen or bathroom and they all smell wonderful! Pick one or a few up and wrap them up and they will be a perfect gift.

6. Kate Spade "Say The Word" Crossword Dish (50$ @ Nordstrom)

This dish is funky and will add great potential to any room of the house.

7. Cute Mugs!

Not one in specific but either initial mugs, christmas mugs or any other mug is always a great gift because it will definitely be used one way or another! 

Purchasing a gift for a hostess often seems redundant. I decided to put together a list of great gifts for the hostess so it wouldn't be such a difficult task.

1. A bottle of wine

I don't think I can be any more obvious with this choice but its a classic. 

2. Bath&BodyWorks Gift Set

Their holiday gift sets include shower gel, hand soap, lotion and a candle in winter scents which everyone hostess will be happy to receive.

3. Macadamia Natural Oil Hair Care Set

This kit is wonderful and will leave every lady jealous of the hostesses silky smooth hair. These products work wonders.

4. Lottery Tickets

We will all admit we are keen of scratch tickets because they're fun and offer the possibility of money. Its not typical but its a great idea if you're stuck on what to get them. 

5. Christmas Lush Gift Set

This set, amongst others at Lush is great. Many products which will leave your hostess so refreshed and smitten.

6. French Baguette Candle from Bath & BodyWorks

This might be a strange concept for many of you but this candle from Bath & Body Works legitimately smells like fresh bread is being baked in the comfort of your own home. 

7. Chocolate

The way to my heart is through chocolate, thanks. Nothing else to say. 

hey guys!

today I've got for you a christmas gift guide for a mom-to-be!

obviously I'm no expert but these are gifts which i think would be perfect for every expecting mother!

1. Diaper Bag - pick up a lovely diaper bag that is useful and fashionable. Fill it up with some diapers, some wipes, cute pjs for both baby and mommy and you are good to go.

2. The Body Shop Vitamin E Body Butter & Moisture Serum. 

Vitamin E is great for the skin and it is definitely one of the greatest products to prevent stretch marks. Winner!

3. Canon PowerShot - this idea is great for someone who doesn't have a camera because they will truly want to capture the beautiful upcoming moments that will occur soon.

4. A cute photo album to store baby pictures is a key element to give for christmas.

5. Baby Bullet. This is the baby version of the magic bullet. This is perfect for making your own baby food. 

6. True Blue Foot Lotions and Gels. Add a pair of slippers and this will make every pregnant beyond happy seeing as they have to be on their feet all day with all that extra weight. 

I hardly doubt I am the only one who constantly runs in to the same trouble every year... WHAT TO GET YOUR MOTHER FOR CHRISTMAS? Now it all depends on your moms style but here are 9 wonderful ideas for mothers out there.     

1. Steve Madden Bimabima Bag. 

This bag retails for 40$ apparently which sort of makes me want to buy it for myself but it is a beautiful piece which has just enough edge for a stylish mom. 

2. Dyptique Roses Scented Candle. 

This is the priciest candle I have ever seen but I have heard the most amazing things about them. Its christmas, why not splurge on the one you love?

3. Teardrop Colourful Necklace from Forever 21.

 If you are on a budget, this is a great gift. Under 10$ and looks super stylish. Chunky necklaces are on trend and so will be your mom. 

4. Seaport Pearl Studs by Kate Spade.

 These are just under 50$ and totally worth the money. These will look amazing on your mothers ears and she will have a timeless pearl stud to last her through the years.

5. Zara Faux Leather and Knit Combination Gloves.

 These gloves are under 30$, super stylish and will keep you warm through out the winter. What more can you ask for?

6. Elizabeth Arden Visible Difference Gentle Hydrating Night Cream (42$ at www.beauty.com) 

A great night cream is an essential for every mother out there. We all want to stay looking fresh as we age and Elizabeth Arden does skin care proud.

7. From the North Pole Lush Holiday Set (50$) 

Probably the best 50$ you can spend on homemade beauty products. This kit contains many different beautiful items to try out. 

8. Clinique High Impact Lip Colour (15-20$) 

These lipsticks are awesome. They last long, the pigmentation is great and they will definitely be great for your mom. It comes in many different colours which will allow you to find the perfect hue for the woman who raised you.

9. Letterpress Recipe Card Binder Kit (44$ on Etsy)

 This is great if you want to personalize your gift. You can add in your own family recipes in this beautiful recipe book.

If you are looking to buy a gift for someone who loves beauty products, you are in great luck. One of the great things about the holiday season is that all the beauty brands come out with lovely holiday kits that make shopping a whole lot easier. I'm going to share with you 6 different kits that will be perfect for any beauty lover. 

1. STILA All is Bright Lip Glaze Set, 33$. (Sephora)
 Contains 8 different lip glazes which for 33$, you can't beat the price. The description given of these products is the following:
Warm and brighten up your lips this holiday season with Stila’s bestselling lip glaze set in eight stunning, glossy shades with delicious flavors and scents. With just a few clicks of the pen, your lips will go from demure to dazzling with this legendary, high-shine gloss that started a cult following.
The colours included in this set are  Jack Frost, Jingle, Holly, Jolly, Joy, Splendor, Black Cherry, Sugar Plum.

2. BENEFIT Upgrade To Gorgeous, 40$ (Sephora)
Benefit is one of my top 3 makeup brands. This kit includes a mini fragrance, a high beam (highlighter), a porefressional, a blush in sugar bomb and a they're real mascara. This set is great for either someone starting out or someone who breathes, eats and lives beauty. 

3. TARTE Fantastic Foursome 12h Amazonian Clay Blush Set, 35$ (www.tartecosmetics.com)
This contains 4 great blushes, two of which are pink toned, a nude toned blush as well as a blush I would use as bronzer. These are great products which have great pigmentation and the quality is impeccable.

4. Urban Decay Smoked 24/7 Glide-On Eye-Pencil Set, 42$ (Sephora)
This kit is great if the beauty lover wears eyeliner. THe kit comes with 6 different eyeliners ranging from your more neutral black, brown colours to metallics such as copper and silver and then broadens up to colourful such as eggplant and teal. This is great. These eyeliners do not smudge and they wear all day long. Great deal seeing as one eyeliner sells for around 20$. 

5. Sugar Addiction Mini Lip Collection, 58$ (Sephora) 
These pout-perfectors are enriched with nourishing sugar, hydrating oils, and antiaging vitamins. Each universally flattering shade allows for buildable coverage to create a sheer or rich hue.
What comes in the kit? One sugar lip treatment and four tinted lip balms. 
Great great kit. This stuff works miracles. 

6. Pixi Early Bird Kit, 34$ (www.pixibeauty.com)
This palette consists of eyeshadows, highlighters, blushes and bronzers which will essentially give you a whole look without mascara. Throw in this palette and a mascara in your purse and you will never look bad. This kit is great for every single beauty lover out there.

monday tea time

Obsessing Over: Christmas gifts. How tired I am. Sleep.

Working On: An essay. Relaxing. 

Thinking About:  I wish I would feel better. I really want cinnamon buns. I wish I didn't have so much homework to do.

Anticipating: Christmas. School being over.

Listening To: Watching a Fall/Winter Shoe Haul & Keeping up with the Kardashians.

Drinking: Water.

Wishing For: A Speedy Recovery and less homework.

Product Review

Happy Saturday,

Today I figured i'd review a product which I truly love. Obviously I will speak good things about this seeing as I adore it. This product is made by Revlon and it is a lovely eyeshadow quad named Nude Elements. Within this quad, you will find four amazing eyeshadows. 

The first eyeshadow in the quad (up top) is a shimmery white colour that is great for under your brow bone as well as in your inner tear duct. The second shadow is a shimmery pale pink which applies greatly over your eyelid. The third colour is a dusty pink-purple colour that is lovely in your crease and finally, the dark grey, almost black shadow is amazing for the outer corner. These four eyeshadows are super pigmented and down below you can see swatches of them.

I would definitely recommend this product.

A+

XOX

gift ideas for the man in your life

Does anyone agree that christmas shopping is a lot harder when it comes to guys?
I gathered nine ideas that would work for almost any guy out there.
1. Shock by Calvin Klein Cologne. You don't have to go for this specific kind but every guy needs to smell good so this is a great one.
2. American Eagle Striped Crew Sweater. These are the ideal shirts for the winter season and they instantly make you look good. This one retails for 50$ but I'm sure you can find something similar for a lot less in stores such as Walmart.
3. Concert tickets, movie tickets, sport events ticket... Most people have at least one interest and it is a great idea to give tickets to an event of that sort.
4. A great pair of sunglasses is another great idea. Nobody likes staring into the sun and having to squint.
5. A great wash will always come in handy. Especially on those days where its too cold to constantly be grabbing your cellphone out of your school bag.
6. Most people listen to music on the bus, at the gym or while walking home. A nice pair of earphones will always come in handy seeing as most pairs don't last very long.
7. 99% of guys do wear boxers, well maybe not 99% but many. Getting him some nice christmas-themed boxers are definitely cute and fun.
8. An Axe gift set is also a great idea. Everything you need to use in the shower and there are many different scents available therefore there will be one to fit your mans preference.
9. Last but not least, christmas entails that its winter time, correct? Most guys would prefer to freeze rather than look stupid in what they're wearing so why not pick up a great beanie for your man? It'll keep him warm and will make him look good.

I hope you guys enjoyed this and that it comes in handy!
xox

christmas is around the corner

I wanted to start off my gift guides for the holiday season and therefore I decided to put together some ideas for stocking stuffers for the girls! I'll probably do a gift guide for boys too but I have to think a little bit more for that one. Let's get started!

1. My mom always gets me mascara in my stocking and its one of the most practical gifts. 

This specific one is Maybelline Falsies but you can go with whichever one you think the person would like.

2. Every single girl out there wears lip gloss or lip balm. This is Philosophy's Candy Cane Lip Gloss and therefore combines holiday cheer with a useful gift.

3. Maybelline Color Tattoos! So practical, many different colours are available, they are relatively inexpensive and apply beautifully. If she likes makeup, this is a safe bet!

4. Do you know what her favourite perfume is? If so, get her the roller-ball version. These are very practical for on the go rather than carrying a massive bottle around in your purse.

5. LUSH sells these lip scrubs which are definitely amazing for the winter time. Chapped lips are not cute and this will exfoliate your lips and make them feel like a baby's bottom. Flavours available: bubble gum, popcorn, sweet lips, mint julep! 

6. Another great idea is adding a season of the persons favourite show! Another option: a CD that they love!

7. This is random but every year we get christmas tic tacs and realistically, it's a little silly but I always end up eating them!

8. If you are giving to someone who loves nail polish, this set is great! It combines four of the most recent shades of polish from the James Bond collection 'Skyfall'.

9. Hand Sanitizer is essential for being germs-free. Bath and BodyWorks offers a great selection of cute anti-bacterial hand sanitizers! 

10. Earrings are also definitely a great option for a stocking stuffer. These ones are Bow Earrings by Kate Spade and are a very classic pair for the ages.

11. Starbucks Gift Card, need I say more? Didn't think so.

12. Last but not least, a cute christmas tumbler is always a great gift. It takes up a tad bit more room but you can open it up and stuff some stuff in there!

I hope this was helpful to some of you!

xox

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