A Few of my Favourite Things in.. April 2014

1. Rayban New Wayfarers (Prescription) - Because I don't wear contact lenses, driving with eyeglasses and then having to cover them with sunglasses while driving can be quite frustrating. I was finally able to get around to purchasing a pair of prescription sunglasses and I've been obsessed with them ever since!
2. Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette - I've been reaching for this palette all month because it's been convenient having a setting powder, highlight powder and light bronzer all in one palette. These powders are finely milled and give off a naturally "lit from within" glow to the skin. The packaging makes it convenient for travel and while the powders are a bit smaller than a full size compact, I can definitely see this palette lasting quite a while.
3. Jo Malone Nectarine Blossom & Honey Cologne - I've been interested in checking out Jo Malone's fragrances for a while and was finally able to get a couple samples to try out. I've been loving this fragrance because while it's still a fruity smell, it isn't as sweet as past scents I've used and it isn't an overwhelming fragrance either. I'm definitely tempted to invest in a bigger bottle.. which can't be good for my pockets!
4. E.L.F. Complexion Studio Brush - This brush has always been a favourite of mine for bronzer. Lately I've been using it with the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette because its size fits well with the size of the powders. It's become a multi-purpose brush because I can use it to set my foundation and because it's tapered at the top I can use it for highlighting. It's also fluffy enough to use for an overall bronze.
5. NARS Orgasm Blush - No matter how many blushes I have, I always find myself going back to this one. I know it's a cult favourite but I can see why. It's universally flattering and matches up really well with a variety of different looks. It also acts a blush and highlight in one because of the gold micro shimmer infused into the blush. Clearly.. I love it!
6. Milani Nude Creme Lipstick - While the smell can be a tad overwhelming, I am able to look past it because I love the colour. This is one of the first pinky nude shades I've come across that isn't too sheer and doesn't require a lip pencil for it to look good against my skin tone. It's also has a really creamy and opaque formulation that doesn't make my lips peel. These specific lipsticks have been well received since their launch and they definitely deserve their praises!

What are your favourites this month?

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REVIEW: NARS Light Reflecting Loose Setting Powder

I picked up the Nars Light Reflecting Loose Setting Powder during Sephora's 20% off Friends and Family Sale a few weeks ago and have been using it since. Here are my thoughts on it.

Pros:

- Doesn't look cakey

- Gives a satin finish

- Blurs imperfections 

- Prolongs lasting power of foundation

- A little goes a long way (it'll last forever!)

Cons:

- Price $$$

- Messiness from loose powder

- Oil control could be better (however I naturally have an overly oily nose so it could just be me..)

Overall, apart from the messiness of using a loose powder, I've been enjoying it thus far. It hasn't broken me out and I love the finish it gives. I'm just glad I got 20% off it because like all other NARS products, it's quite pricey ($39.00 CDN), however considering you don't need to use a lot, I think you're getting your money's worth of product (10g/0.35oz).

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Sephora 20% Off Sale Haul!

PRODUCTS SHOWN:

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette - $67.00 CDN (Limited Edition) [HERE]

NARS Light Reflecting Loose Setting Powder - $39.00 CDN [HERE]

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Pin Up Pretty

BEAUTY BREAKDOWN

FACE

Revlon Nearly Naked Foundation (Natural Beige) - Apply to face to even out complexion

MAC Studio Finish Concealer (NW25) - Apply to areas that require concealing such as under eye circles, redness, or hyper pigmentaiton

Revlon Nearly Naked Powder (Medium) - Set foundation and concealer

NYC Sunny Bronzer - Warm up complexion by applying it to temples, under and slightly on the cheek bones, jaw line and neck

NARS Deep Throat Blush - Apply to the apples of your cheeks for a slight flush

EYES

NYX HD Eyeshadow Base - Apply to lids and work into brow for longer lasting power and pigmentation, as well as crease prevention

MAC Brun Eyeshadow - Fill in brows

Wet’N’Wild Greed Palette (Matte Cream Eyeshadow) - Apply to lids working it up to the brow bone

Wet’N’Wild Vanity Palette (Matte Medium Brown Eyeshadow) - Blend in crease

MAC Quarry Eyeshadow - Apply to outer v of eye for depth

MAC Femme Fi Eyeshadow - Apply to inner tear duct for high light

Physician’s Formula Black Gel Liner - Apply to top lash line and wing out

Rimmel Nude Scandal Eyes Liner - Apply to water line

Maybelline Illegal Length Mascara - Apply to top and bottom lashes

LIPS

Annabelle Flame Lip Pencil - Line lips and fill in outer portions of the lips for more depth in colour

MAC Ronnie Red Lipstick - Apply to lips

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Colour isn't all THAT Scary

BEAUTY BREAKDOWN

FACE

MAC Matchmaster Foundation (2.0) - Even out complexion where needed

MAC Studio Finish Concealer (NW25) - Cover up any dark circles, redness and hyper pigmentation

Revlon Nearly Naked Powder (Medium) - Apply to set concealer and foundation

NYC Sunny Bronzer - Warm up complexion by applying it under the cheek bones/slightly on the cheek bones, temples, neck and jaw line

NARS Deep Throat Blush - Apply to the apples of the cheeks

EYES

NYX HD Eyeshadow Base - Apply to lids, blending up to brows for longer staying power and crease prevention of shadows

MAC Brun Eyeshadow - Fill in brows

MAC Wedge Eyeshadow - Apply in crease as a transition colour

MAC Surf USA Eyeshadow - Apply all over lids and wing out, taking it up slightly into the crease

MAC Femme Fi Eyeshadow - Apply to inner tear duct

Wet'N'Wild Greed Palette (Matte Cream Eyeshadow) - Apply to brow bone as a brow bone highlight

Physician's Formula Black Gel Liner - Apply to top lash line and wing out, mimicking the shape of the eyeshadow

Rimmel Nude Scandal Eyes Kohl Kajal - Apply to waterline to give eyes a brighter look

Maybelline Illegal Length Mascara - Apply a few coats to your top and bottom lashes

LIPS

Rimmel Wine Lip Pencil - Line lips and fill in outer portions of your mouth to give the colour more depth

MAC Rebel Lipstick - Apply to your lips

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Orange is the New Red

BEAUTY BREAKDOWN

FACE

MAC Studio Finish Concealer (NW25) - Conceal dark circles, redness, and hyper pigmentation

Revlon Nearly Naked Powder (Medium) - Set concealer

NYC Sunny Bronzer - Warm up complexion; apply under cheekbones/slightly on cheek bones, temples, under the jaw line and neck

NARS Orgasm Blush - Apply on apples of the cheeks and blend upward towards cheekbones to add a blush of colour 

EYES

NYX HD Eyeshadow Base - Apply to lids and brows for better staying power and crease prevention of powders/shadows

MAC Brun Eyeshadow - Fill in brows 

Wet'N'Wild Vanity Palette - Taking the matte side, apply the matte cream shadow all over lid up to brow bone, apply the medium matte brown all over the crease, and finally apply the warm/red toned dark brown in outer v for more definition in the outer crease

Physician's Formula Gel Liner - Line the top lash line with black liner and wing out, dragging what's left on the brush onto the outer 3rd of your ower lash line (make sure to connect it to the top wing)

MAC Deep Soul Cremestick Pearl Liner - Apply a bronze liner on your water line

Maybelline Illegal Length Mascara - Apply a few coats of mascara to your top and bottom lashes

LIPS

MAC Lasting Sensation Lip Pencil - Line your lips and fill in the outer portions of the lip for longer lasting colour and added depth to the lip colour

MAC Morange Lipstick - Apply to lips

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Monthly Favourites// May 2013

Hey Guys!

May has come and gone and I thought it would be a good idea to share with you what products I've been loving in the month of May. Check out the video below to find out what I've been loving and leave a comment below about the products you've been loving, beauty and non-beauty related! I'm always looking to try new things.. even though my pocket may not always agree..

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Products I've Used Up// May 2013 Empties

Hey Guys!

I've used up and hit pan on quite a few things this past May and thought I'd share them with you. So if you're interested in seeing the products I've used up and hit pan on, as well as my thoughts on them, definitely check out the video below! I'd also love to hear what you guys have used up/hit pan on this past month so definitely leave a comment down below. 

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