Friday, 28 December 2012

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

Friday, 21 December 2012

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.

Saturday, 15 December 2012

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- 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!



Wednesday, 12 December 2012

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. 

Saturday, 8 December 2012

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!

Friday, 7 December 2012

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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.









Wednesday, 5 December 2012

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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.




Tuesday, 4 December 2012

up owl night

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

Monday, 3 December 2012

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)






Saturday, 1 December 2012

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.