Curls or no Curls?

As you all know the big day is drawing near.
The number one question I get asked is "Are you nervous?"

My answer is "No...."
I know exactly what I'm doing and I wouldn't do it if it wasn't for me.

I have my dress..
But now I need to pick a final hairstyle.

Here are my three choices.
Curls or no Curls?
Of course, all Kim Kardashian looks.
Which is your favourite?

To make this style work for me.. I need A LOT of volume and length.
I'm happy to say that Bella Dream Hair is going to help me achieve that!

I had the opportunity to choose from four types of hair.

-Brazilian Straight
-Brazilian Wavy
- Brazilian Curly
-Brazilian Natural Wave

Brazilian Natural Wave is the best hair to get the look I want!
It can also be straightened.

I had the opportunity to choose lengths from 8" to 36".
YES 36" *screams*

I'm thinking about making them into clip-ins so I can change my hairstyle for the honeymoon.
Not sure yet...

I'll be sure to post the final look.

Hard Candy Spring Collection + Swatches

All these spring launches are getting me excited.

I had the opportunity to go to a Spring 2015 Hard Candy party and I was really impressed.
I saw a lot of great products to add to my spring makeup regime.
New eye primers!

Price: $4.98 CAN
Colours: (from left to right)
  • long wear
  • shimmer 
  • smokey
I'm really excited for the smokey primer. 
I've never seen ANYTHING like it.

Plumping Serum Lip Gloss + Fiberized Brow Gel & Brow Highlighter Duo
Plumping serum lip gloss

Price: 4.98 CAN
Colours:
  • pinky swear
  • magic muave
  • string bikini
  • show stopper
  • it girl
  • swan lake
  • nude beach
  • lion tamer
  • girl next door
  • crush on you
  • gallery girl
The plumping serum has improved it's formula.

Fiberized Brow Gel & Brow Highlighter Duo
Price: $5.98 CAN
Colours:
  • Light medium
  • Medium dark
I've never seen a fiberized brow gel before so I'm extremely excited to wear a product like this in the summer time. When it's hot and I know it's a struggle to keep your brows on. 

Eye shadows + Fierce lip gloss effects
Fierce lip gloss effects
Price: $5.98 CAN
Colours: 
  • just glow 
  • candy baby 
  • contraband 
  • black rose 
  • nude plunge 
  • make blush 
  • pink attitude 
  • knockout punch 
  • daredevil 
  • skyfall 
  • adrenaline 
  • plum diva 
Eye Shadow Collection 
Price: $5.98 CAN

  • guilty pleasure
  • aphrodisiac
  • rated - x
  • birthday suit
  • raining men

Skin Luminizers
Price: $7.98 CAN
Colours:
  • in the buff
  • blushing babe
Plumping Serum Gel Stick
Price: $4.98 CAN
Colours:  
  • anonymous 
  • admired
  • popular 
  • desired
  • beloved 
  • infamous
  • victorious 
  • wanted
It's a very unique lipstick because has lightweight mango butter 
which helps with hydrating your lips.

Wedding - Quick and Easy Seating Plans- Top Table Planner

So I'm in the process of finalizing my guest list.
This has been the MOST nerve wrecking process ever.
Who to invite, who not to invite...
One of the biggest things to consider is personalities.
Especially when creating your seating plans.

You need an easy, clear and concise way to do it.
I found the perfect online software to help!
It's called Top Table Planner.


NewYorkColor: April Challenge #NYCBeautyPro

It's been a while since I have done a #NYCBeautyPro challenge! 
I had to do challenge this month due to it's contents.

I know it's early to say this but I swear New York Color Smooch Proof Liquid Lip Stains ($2.99) are the best products of 2015.

Back to the challenge....
This month we had the opportunity to do a look inspired by like our favourite fictional character.

I picked Tiana from The Princess and the Frog!
I felt like her bold lips would be perfect to emulate with these lip stains!


I shared these on instagram and you all went crazy!
They're pigmented and EXTREMELY long lasting.


PLUS UNDER $3.00! INSANE!
I swear Tiana would have these in her makeup stash.



Main products used:
  • New York Color Smooch Proof Liquid Lip Stain ($2.99)
  • New York Color City Proof 24 hr waterproof eyeshadow ($4.99)


Have you seen these in-stores yet?


Weddingbells Celebrates 30 Years!

I had the opportunity to attend the Weddingbells 30 years anniversary event. I love Weddingbells! They were one of the first magazines to get in contact with me, when I got engaged. They are the "go-to source" for Canadian brides. The lovely event was at the Design Exchange in Toronto. 

Alison McGill, Editor-in-Chief of Weddingbells stated that the anniversary would be eventful-
"From live performances and innovative décor concepts, to an on-trend party menu of cocktail foods, an epic candy table and a very special wedding cake; this will definitely be a celebration to remember.”

Essie Loves Tattify

Last month, I had the opportunity to attend Fashion week at David Pecaut Square.
One of my highlights was visiting Essie's media-exclusive backstage lounge to get some #essielove.
My nails were done using one of the newest spring 2015 collections!
I choose "picked perfect" as a base with an accent of "garden variety" from the flowerista collection! This collection marks the first collaboration with designer Rebecca Minkoff. 
She's essie's global color designer.

To jazz up my manicure we used Tattify!
Tattify sells temporary tattoos and nail art wraps.
Definitely a trend that we will see everywhere in the upcoming months.

After all of that was done, I went into the mani cam for my close up!

Do you like my nails?

Make Up For Ever Spring 2015

Last month, I had the opportunity to attend a Make Up For Ever Spring 2015 event.
There were quite a few products I know you all would be excited to try out!

The star of the show were the Step 1 Skin Equalizers!
These are primers that not only transform skin’s texture but also creates the ultimate canvas.

What you should know:
  • 10 Formulas to address dullness, shine, dryness, shine & dehydration.
  • The formulas can be layered.
  • Perfect for ALL skin tones.
As a mascara fiend, I'm ready for the SMOKY STRETCH Lengthening & Defining Mascara.
This is a mascara that doesn't need to be layered. It has a Flex Control complex which will glide on your lashes to built definition and length. 

Last but not least, there is a new Pro Sculpting Duo. 
This product is a gel powder formula which blends flawlessly. 
Two duos available.  

Check out the photos below:



Available NOW at Sephora, sephora.ca and in MAKE UP FOR EVER Boutiques.

CANADIAN GIVEAWAY: Skintimate Skin Therapy Silky Skin Shave Gel with Moroccan Oil

Wedding season is here. I can't believe my shower is so close! 
I planned this really cute outfit which requires me to share an area which has been hidden from mother nature for a while. 
My legs! 


I was trying to decide which method did I want to use to bring myself back to civilization. That's when I got an email to try out Skintimate Skin Therapy Silky Skin Shave Gel with Moroccan Oil. I had no idea what to expect. But I was pleasantly surprised. The formula was something I've never seen in my life. I swear I wanted to eat it.. don't ask but it reminded me of some yummy pink icing!

To get started, I wet my legs and dispensed the products onto my fingers and gently rubbed in.
That's when it started to produce a nice rich lather! Overall shaving was easy and here was no irritation after. I was extremely happy!

Canadians: I would like you guys to try out the product as well!
I'm picking 15 SPICED BEAUTY readers to receive  Skintimate Skin Therapy Silky Skin Shave Gel with Moroccan Oil samples. Once you get the sample I want to hear from you!
 In exchange for your review of the sample, I'm offering you a $100 Visa gift card!

Enter now:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Elizabeth and James Nirvana Pure Perfume Oil


Sexy or Sweet?
As a bride-to-be, this what I've been asking myself.
I think I've answered that question with my fragrance choice.
SEXY!

Thank you Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen!

THEFACESHOP Mango Seed Line


Who knew the key to hydrated skin was something you would find on the beach! When
 THEFACESHOP came out with their mango seed line I had to try it. In the island, mango seeds are commonly discarded after eating. Did you know that mango seeds can survive 300 years in harsh environments? Now "one of nature’s best-kept secret" can help you revive your skin.



One of my current favourites is the Mango seed oil to foam cleanser. 

You get the benefits of a cleansing oil (the new it product) and a foam ($15.00 CAN). Start off by wetting your face, squirt some oil in your hands and once you start to massage it into your face- it turns into a rich foam. After super soft skin is yours!

Last week, when it was colder, I was rocking the Mango seed date-prep butter ($32.00 CAN). 

I didn't have a date everyday but I did have extreme moisture. It's nice and thick, definitely what I needed to hydrate. It contains Fair Trade ingredients from Sudan, Africa.

This week is the perfect time to use the Mango seed silk moisturizing lotion ($26.00 CAN).

 Made with 100% mango seed butter it's a silky and doesn't have a heavy texture/formula.

Is there a product here that you would like to try?

Dove Dry Spray Antiperspirants

His and Hers?
I know everyone has an interesting antiperspirant story. 
I'm so over messy and wet formulations. 
It's time that something new came along.

Hello Dove Dry Spray Antiperspirants ($5.99 CAN)!
Dove offers the option for men+care as well.


NEW Mary Kay Eyeliner Swatches

I love when brands revamp old favourites.
Mary Kay® has reworked their eyeliners and I'm a fan! 
The new Mary Kay® Eyeliners ($16.00 CAN) are more long lasting and pigmented.


The Specs:
  • Retractable pencil tip + built-in shaper.
  • Soft tip with extra glide.
  • Long lasting colour.

Swatches


Do you have a favourite colour?



Beauty News: Live Clean + Venus Swirl

Live Clean Coconut Milk Moisturizing 
Shampoo & Conditioner
I was very excited to try Live Clean coconut milk moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. As an island girl, I grew up with coconut at the stable. This is because it was a staple in my parents upbringing. It's one of those super fruits that can be used to eat and use topical. Love it in my hair! It wasn't heavy but it hydrated my hair. Overall my hair was very soft. Both products are free of- petroleum, paraben, silicone, phthalate and phosphate.

Live Clean Coconut Milk Moisturizing Shampoo & Conditioner  ($6.99 CAN)
  • Has Vitamins C, E and Provitamin B5
  • Rich in milk and rice protein
  • Plant derived
  • Coconut oil add hydration
Venus Swirl

Once you're ready to shed that extra winter "fur"... You should really try the Venus Swirl. The new Venus Swirl™ razor ($12.99 US) has FLEXIBALL™ technology. Which allows the razor to navigate your imitate areas with no issues.

I found that it has taken longer for my hair to grow back because of the microfine comb that guides your hair to blades. No hair is left behind. Plus the five contour™ blades have thinner, finer edges – the thinnest in Gillette’s history.


Six years of blogging... is this a goodbye?

Last December, I celebrated 6 years of blogging.
Thank you for your comments, views and shares of my blog posts throughout the years. 
I know I haven't been posting a lot because of the wedding but this is still my baby. 
I'm not sure how long Spiced Beauty will be here.... but I will not lie.. the passion is kind of dying
I personally feel like the landscape is not where it should be right now. 
In other words, six years of doing this and I haven't seen much of a change (for me).  
Don't get me wrong... I still get excited when I see a palette in the mail or event invite but I still think there might be another realm for Spiced Beauty.  Actually let me rephrase that.. there is another realm but that hasn't really been tapped out yet.

For now, I'm going to keep on trucking........

Valentine's Day Red Lips

I love this lip color because I asked Drew Barrymore what colour would she choose for me and she chose Rosebud! Coincidentally, it was in my gift bag.

It's the perfect red for every skin tone.
Plus it would be an amazing bridal or Valentine's day colour!


FLOWER Kiss Stick High Shine Lip Color 
- Creamy application
- Pigmented
- High shine


Products used for my look:
FLOWER Kiss Stick High Shine Lip Color ($7.98 CAN)
Cover Girl Full Lash Bloom Mascara by Lashblast ($10.99 CAN)
Lise Watier Smokey Kohl Velours - Indigo ($20.99 CAN)



Flower Beauty + Drew Barrymore

I went to an exclusive Flower Beauty event a while back and I had the opportunity to try out a lot of their products and meet Drew Barrymore. She is amazing- literally everything I thought she would be and more. I'm so impressed with the line. The pigmentation, the colour range, and the overall products that they have makes it unique.


Fell in-love this amazing red lipstick- Rosebud (shown above). Which I'll post about it soon. Plus I was also introduced to a new favourite: Flower Color Play Creme Eyeshadows $7.98 CAN. It that comes in six shades. The packaging is extremely cute and the consistency is soft like a soufflé.
You can apply it with your fingers or with a thin brush like a concealer brush. After eight hours of work- it did not crease. I used one of my make up removers to take off the eyeshadow and I had no issue. Each creme eyeshadow has vitamin E for antioxidant protection.
I would recommend getting every colour.


NewYorkColor: January Challenge #NYCBeautyPro

I love these challenges because they force me to get all done up!

January's challenge: Is all about Demi Lovato!
If you're out of the loop and don't know- She is New York Color's first global ambassador.
More importantly- She can rock a mean smokey eye.

Products we received in our January Kit:

Products used:
  • Show Time Smoking Hot Mascara $3.49
  • City Proof 24 hr waterproof eyeshadow $4.99
  • Expert Satin Matte Lip Color $4.99

The Look:

I'm in love with the stay power of the City Proof 24 hr waterproof eyeshadows. 
I'm so use to "cream" shadows creasing on me but these stayed put!
And those lipsticks.. *swoon* The PERFECT combination of matte & satin. 
I'm wearing Expert Satin Matte Lip Color in Berry Me.