My Sephora Collection Sparkle & Shine Picks

The holidays are here! This is the perfect time to shop! A little secret between you and I.... prices drop significantly at this time. Stores want to get more people in- buying and driving their daily sales total up. Sephora has some really good deals right now. Whether you go in-store or online- you're bound to find something you love for yourself or for a loved one.

Sephora Collection: Must haves 2015

One of the hidden gems in Sephora is their own Sephora Collection line.

So much to choose from at really reasonable prices.

During the holiday's they have amazing sets that available to purchase online and in-store.

Check out these cute and totally shareable sets that you must have this season.

Quick & Easy Holiday Look: Liner & Bold Lips

The older I get the less patience I have to do intricate makeup looks.

For me, liner-mascara-lips are a must!

Here is my super easy Holiday Look!

Products used:

L.A Girl Glazed Lip Paint -Tempt  (*Bought at my local BSB $3.99 CAN*)

Cover Girl Full Lash Bloom Mascara by Lashblast ($10.99 CAN)

Lise Watier Smokey Kohl Velours - Indigo ($20.99 CAN)

Would you wear this look?

Holiday: Kat Von D Immortal Lash & Line Kit

This holiday is all about the lashes. 

If you cannot pay to get some falsies put on... why not build them yourself. 

Kat Von D Immortal Lash & Line Kit ($24 CAN) is the best way to get your eyes ready this holiday. 

The kit comes with full-size Immortal Lash 24HR Mascara and deluxe-size Tattoo Eye Liner. 

Immortal Lash is a cutting-edge, 24-hour mascara that powers lashes to their maximum potential with a first-of-its-kind three-in-one brush that lengthens, curls, and coats every lash in ultra-black drama.  

Tattoo Liner, the bestselling liquid liner, provides the ultimate precision, versatility and control with innovative brush tip design crafted with 325 ultrafine bristles.

The brush is amazing and gives me insane volume.
After application my lashes are still soft which makes removal a breeze at night.

My only tip is that the formula is wet..so do not immediately blink or sneeze after application.

The eyeliner is nice as well. 

It's waterproof but just like the mascara- removes really easy with wipes. Since I like my liner a deep rich black, I had to go over it a few times to get my desirable look.

This kit is now available on Sephora online for your favourite makeup lover!

Holiday: OPI-Sheer to the Top

It's November!

This month and next will be full of holiday beauty.

There is so much to share!

Sheer to the Top! ($27.00 CAN) is a great Christmas gift for the nail lover in your life!  

The set contains Top Coat, Matte Top Coat, and So Elegant.

This Winter it's ALL about layering. 

You have the perfect products to do so.

My favourite is So Elegant . It's a glitter nail lacquer studded with black and chrome particles.

Mattify it with Matte Top Coat or create a design by adding Top Coat on top. So many options!

“Top Coat provides a high-gloss, protective shine, while Matte Top Coat gives lacquer a velvety finish. So Elegant is a new, limited edition glitter with chunky black and silver sparkles that can be worn alone or over any OPI hue. As the name suggests, this shade lends a chic, glamorous element to nails,"Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Co-Founder & Brand Ambassador.

Are you ready for Fall nails?

Holiday Wants: GLAMGLOW Gift Sexy Set

Glamglow SUPERMUD™ Clearing Treatment is one of my top 10 favourite masks I've ever used. The results are almost immediate after using it. Definitely a must have.

Sephora is now selling the GLAMGLOW Gift Sexy set ($75.00 CAN) for the holidays. 

Perfect gift for a skin care junkie!

What is it:
A set of GLAMGLOW's bestselling products in a cool reversible gift box.

- 1.2 oz SUPERMUD™ Clearing Treatment
- 0.5 oz YOUTHMUD™ Tinglexfoliate Treatment

Why would I want it:
If skin care is one of your new year's resolution-add this set to your list!
-Smooth skin
-Unclogs pores
-Great exfoliant

Also parabens, sulfate and phthalates free!

What does it come with:
SUPERMUD™ Clearing Treatment helps fight all common skin concerns.

YOUTHMUD™ Tinglexfoliate Treatment contains super antioxidants and minerals that work to tingle, exfoliate, brighten, tighten, and resurface in as little as 10 minutes, leaving you with a youthful-looking, radiant complexion.

Where can I get it:
Sephora.ca or in-store

Holiday Want: White Musk Smoky Rose Spritz Duo Gift Set

Here is another great gift idea that costs under $30 with tax!
White Musk Smoky Rose Spritz Duo Gift Set from The Body Shop.

Lately I've been noticing that a lot of people HATE wrapping gifts.. which is crazy to me because I love it!

For example: My fiancé will not come near wrapping paper. His method is a gift bag and tissue paper on top. For individuals like him, these posts are for you. Nice and easy gift giving!

What is it:
White Musk Smoky Rose Spritz Duo Gift Set
Uniting a mix of notes including musk, black smoky rose and tobacco flower.

Price:
$25.00 CDN

What does it come with:
Cute reusable pink heart shaped metal case
White Musk Smoky Rose Eau de Toilette 60ml
White Musk Smoky Rose Body Mist 100ml

Why would I want it:

It's the irresistible scent of musk with the mix of smoky rose. Perfect evening scent for a night out.

Where can I get it:
The Body Shop online & in-store

Lush Holidays: Snow Fairy + Christmas Kisses

Lush is definitely a place to be when it's the holiday season.

So many different things to try! I never know where to start!

It's an amazing store for the environmentally conscious shopper.

The items are hand made, natural and they do not test on animals.

I also love how they put stickers with the faces of the person who made it.

Did you know that you can get some of your favourite holiday products boxed and 

wrapped ready for you to put under your tree?

Boyfriends, husbands, fiances, brothers, fathers and uncles!

Did you read that I just wrote?!

Here are two are my favourites this season.

SNOW FAIRY - BOX

$22.95 CAN

Contents:
Angels Delight 70g
A divinely fruity blend of tangerine and orange oils.
Snow Fairy Shower Gel 100ml
An enchanted blend of cotton candy fragrance and silver luster.
Shimmy Shimmy Sparkle Bar 30g
Glitter bar for glowing skin.

Snow Fairy shower gel is one of those scents that you need to stock up on because it's only around the Christmas season. It smells like candy cotton! Along with Snow Fairy comes Angel's Delight soap! Also a Shimmy Shimmy glitter bar. 

CHRISTMAS KISSES

$22.95 CAN

Contents:
Chou Chou... I Love You Toothy Tab 12g
Chou Chou this new Toothy Tab for a sparkling smile.
Santa Baby Lip Tint 8g
Cola-flavored deep red lip tint.
Santa's Lip Scrub 25g
Our new cola-flavored lip scrub for soft, kissable Christmas lips.

It's very important to have soft, healthy lips. Especially, this Christmas! You never know when mistletoe is going to magically appear. Start off by brushing up with Chou Chou... I Love You Toothy Tabs. Then exfoliating cola flavoured Santa's Lip Scrub. Finish up with Santa Baby lip tint.

Products for good: Clinque, Avon + The Body Shop

Here are some possible holiday gifts that give back!

Clinque

Happy Hearts Fund is a non-profit foundation dedicated to rebuilding schools and restoring hope in the lives of children after natural disasters.

The HHF was founded by model and philanthropist Petra Nemcova in 2006.

The Facts:

• HHF has worked in 14 countries.
• Rebuilt over 70 schools. 
• Benefited more than 40,000 children and 337,000 community members.

So far Clinique has donated $250,000.

Happy Heart Fragrance $42.00 CAN
$10 from sale goes to HHF
Nail Enamel in Happy <3 $14.00 CAN
$3 from all sales goes to HHF

Avon

Start Something Rhinestone Bracelet $20.00 CAN

The Start SomethingTM USB Key Bracelet helps to being awareness and empower young women to speak out against bullying and domestic violence.

• 1 GB USB key
• Rhinestone casing on a silicone strap with a buckle closure.

100% of the net proceeds from the sale of each bracelet will benefit equally the Canadian Women's Foundation and Big Sisters mentoring programs across Canada.

The Body Shop

THE JOYFUL GINGERBREAD HOUSE

$20.00 CAN

Give joy with a selection of festive favorites in a delightful gingerbread schoolhouse box. By buying this or any other gift, youre supporting our project to give children around the world better access to an education for a brighter, happier future.

Inside:
Cranberry Shower Gel 60ml
Gingerbread Shower Gel 60ml
Cranberry Body Butter 50ml
Gingerbread Body Butter 50ml
Mini Crinkle Lily – Cream

The Body Shop: Ginger is Back for the Holidays

I love going in The Body Shop and seeing the transformation of the store into Holiday mode. It's so fun, inviting and smells amazing!

Once of my favourite Christmas scents will always be ginger. The Body Shop has a new scent for you to Fall in love with called Ginger Sparkle.

This is a limited edition scent created just for the holidays.

If you're a ginger fiend like me there are 11 items that you can get from The Body Shop. Prices range from as low as $4.00 to $15.00 CAN:

• Ginger Sparkle Body Butter
• Ginger Sparkle Body Polish
• Ginger Sparkle Hand Cream
• Ginger Sparkle Hand Lotion
• Ginger Sparkle Hand Wash
• Ginger Sparkle Heart Soap
• Ginger Sparkle Home Fragrance Oil
• Ginger Sparkle Lip Butter
• Ginger Sparkle Reed Diffuser
• Ginger Sparkle Shimmer Lotion
• Ginger Sparkle Shower Gel

Will you be adding this to your Christmas list?

Canadian Pre-Holiday Prep!

I can't believe the holiday's are already here! It seems like yesterday, I was in June and I was celebrating my birthday in Dominican Republic. I really need a vacation *sigh*.. Is it just me or do you feel like in the summer everything is perfect. Perfect skin, hair, body.. my list can go on and on. Now I have to work a little harder to make sure that everything is perfect. As a Canadian Beauty Blogger, I compiled a little list of awesome Canadian products which may help you get prepped for the holidays.

Lise Watier - Beauty in a Flash Kit

This must-have of the holiday season is inspired by the concept of the Advent calendar, where you can find behind each door a "beauty in a flash" solution to get an express beauty makeover. ($42.00)

  BIO LIFT EYE PATCH moisturize and reduce visible signs of fatigue around the eyes.

FLASH LIFT RADIANCE VIALS Quickly erase signs of fatigue, visibly smooth lines and wrinkles, while brightening your complexion. For instant lift and radiance, apply under or over makeup.

VENT DU SUD Blending the sensual, feminine notes of passion flower, jasmine and rose with the warmth of an exotic fruit cocktail and the sweet, hot traces of amber, vanilla and wood-scented musk, Vent du Sud Eau de Toilette is your passport to the exotic.

Elizabeth Grant - Moisturizing Socks

Help soften and hydrate cracked dry heels. These non-slip socks help to keep feet looking soft and moisturized to help repair chapped heels and toes ($29.99).

Look inside these socks!!

Whenever I take them off, my feet are always super soft.
I'll share what product I use with them in another post soon.

Love Fresh -  Body Butter in Pomegranate

This thick, rich formula is packed with Aloe Vera, Chamomile, White Willow bark and Calendula extracts($24.99).

A little bit goes a love way and it smells so good!

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I should also add this for anyone who is looking for holiday gifts.
The Shopping Channel has several Holiday Specials which is definitely worth checking out.

They also have a payment plan which works on EVERY item.

 What have you been using to prep yourself
for the holidays?

Holiday Shoe Options from Payless

The holidays are coming!

Are you ready for Christmas party or New Years?

I recently visited the Payless show room to see which shoes they thought were popular for the season.
I personally gravitate towards anything with glitter/sparkly, leopard print or studded!

I love heels.. I mean LOVE!
My closets are full of several pairs from low to high BUT I can't walk in them..
My alternative is a full wedge or flats.

I tried to take pictures of every style there was available.
Let me know which style is your favourite!