My Beauty Blogging Story!

When I started blogging, I told no one. Blogging was my little save haven. It allowed me to indulge in my love of cosmetics with people who share the same beliefs.

I was vlogging on youtube before I started blogging but hardly any of my followers followed me to this platform.

I basically started everything from scratch in 2008. The first person I told was my brother, then boyfriend and a few cousins. I recently told my parents last month and they were very supportive of it. Such a great feeling but awkward when they tell other family members.

Am I embarrassed? NO. Am I shy? NO. I just prefer to share my obsession with the people who I know I can engage and learn from.....

YOU ALL!

What's your story?

Annabelle and Marcelle Beauty Premier Party!

A few weeks ago Annabelle and Marcelle Cosmetics came to Toronto for their beauty premier for Spring 2012. I'm lucky enough to have gone to several beauty event in the past but this one was truly amazing. There was makeup, food, drinks and most importantly engagement from Marcelle/Annabelle with us(bloggers).

I loved how there was different modules set up to learn about each launch. The most popular table was the make your own lip gloss table. This idea was purely genius!  Every girl Well I wish I could design my own lip gloss and I'm ecstatic that I got that opportunity to do so. We were given two bottles of our special concoctions.

The beautiful Robin from Fashionsta514 was at the table explaining the whole process.

Look at how long the line got at one point!

Close up of the color wheel.

We had to pick a minimum of 4 colors to mix our lip glosses.

Another amazing idea was offering us makeup on a platter!

I can't tell you how tempting it was not to empty it all in your purse..LOL

On to the launches for Spring 2012!

Each product set up was accomanied by an Annbelle/Marcelle employee. 

It was really cool to get your answers answered on the spot.

BB Cream in 2 colors: Light to medium & medium to dark!

Marcelle Gene Youth Skincare: Day & Night formula!

Annabelle Bigshow Lipgloss: Light & Sheer Gloss!

Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover that helps your lashes!

Marcelle Xtension Plus which curls & separates!

Check out some pictures from the event:

Abigail, Joyce, Me, Emily & Enrica.

Tamara, Patti, Me & Enrica.

Taken from the Annabelle cosmetics facebook page

Me & Beauty Parlor testing out the Marcelle Gene Youth Skincare.

At the end of the night before we all left.. MORE makeup was set out for us to go through!

I snapped this HILARIOUS picture of Tamara. I just had to share :p

Toronto Beauty Bloggers: Pari Beauty Party!

Pari Beauty is another Canadian Beauty brand that I have profiled on Spiced Beauty earlier this year.
My first experience with Pari was at IMATS last year. 

Earlier this month I was invited to a Pari Beauty Party for Toronto Beauty Bloggers!

This event was much different as the usual PR event.
We had the chance to get to know more about the company, see new/existing products and hear about future initiatives!

Check out these HD pictures from the event!

Glitters!

Precious Glow is gorgeous!

Testing out the Mineral Perfection foundation.

Set up with we got to play with.

Foundation demo

Have you heard of Pari Beauty?

IMATS TORONTO is here!

I remember when IMATS was months away, now it's here! My list this year is very small but specific. We all know that I won't stick to it but here are my top must buys:

Lit Cosmetics: They offer 4 different sizes and 4 different varieties of their glitter. I also need to get their glitter adhesive as well.

Royal & Langnickel: SILK GreenLine™ was developed for eco-friendly brushes without sacrificing the luxurious feel and precision of natural professional brushes (100% bamboo handles and chrome plated nickel ferrules).

Model in a Bottle: Model in a Bottle® Setting Spray will hold foundation and eye make-up in place throughout the day and into the night. This product is resistance to smudging, tears, humidity and water.

Model in a Bottle Long Lasting Eyebrow Sealer won't dust, shine or flake. It is easily removed with warm water and your favorite cleanser.

Faceatelier Cosmetics: Facade makes creams obsolete as its one-of-a-kind, silicone-based, liquid-to-powder formula provides translucent, non-streaking, buildable matte color that sets with a natural glow.

Eve Pearl: High Definition Foundation provides skincare with our CosmeNutrients® and sheer to full coverage in one step!

I will also be re-buying my Beauty So Clean bottles & OCC lip tars as well!

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Check out the exhibitors who are coming below:

Alchemy Center Makeup Art Studio & Boutique	104
Alcone	315
Bdellium Tools	319
Beauty Distribution MD	313
Blanche Macdonald Centre	303
Canadian Beauty College	116
Cinema Secrets / SKS Novelty Co. Ltd.	309
Crown Brush Canada	119
Crystal Works	408
Distribution Dinair Airbrush Makeup	114
Don's Hobby Shop	512
Embryolisse	115
Eve Pearl	108
Eye Kandy Cosmetics	318
FACE atelier	306
Graftobian / SKS Novelty Co. Ltd.	307
Grande LASH-MD	120
Hakuhodo USA	406
Jordane Cosmetics	219
Kett Cosmetics	104
LA Splash Cosmetics	418
Lit Cosmetics	206
M.A.C. Pro	100
Make-Up Artist magazine	425
Make-Up Artist magazine photo booth	518
Make Up For Ever	201
Model in a Bottle	208
Naimie's Beauty Center	413
Naked Cosmetics	412
Nars Cosmetics	321
Nigel Beauty Emporium	212
Nurturing Force	421
NYX Professional Makeup	125
Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics	301
OxyLift Joanne Smith	419
Pari Beauty	113
Royal & Langnickel Brush Mfg.	101
Sculpture Supply Canada	214
Temptu Pro	107
Velour Lashes	209
Wolfe Canada	308
Yaby Cosmetics	207
Züca, Inc.	320

Have you tried any of these brands?

Im So Vain Toronto event pictures

As a Toronto beauty Blogger, I was invited to attend I'm So Vain Toronto. It was a vanity event with the main focus on showcasing the latest services and procedures out there. The concept was a open environment with companies ranging from lash extensions, nails, teeth whiting and makeup touch ups. 

My favorite part was the social media lounge. 

It was a great concept for spreading for the word on I'm So Vain TO.

Check out the pictures from the event:

 Diet Coke Beauty Boost Truck

Dash Wedding Event Pictures!

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to cover a Dash Wedding Event. Although the venue was small- It was filled to the brim with delicious treats, makeovers and fab wedding vendors.

Check out my pictures from the event:

My giveaway winners :)

Event: Ribbon Rouge in support of families affected by HIV in Nigeria

Ribbon Rouge is a yearly Fashion event that is held in Canada and organized by Canadian based pharmacist, Mo Olaosebikan.The Ribbon Rouge 2010 event is scheduled for December 11th in Toronto, Ontario.

Guests can win several gifts (Including a spa package, Dining gift cards, Free purses, discounts
off bespoke clothing and discounts off portraits). In addition, guests will have the opportunity to buy
fabulous fashions and art, which are awesome Christmas gifts, from our silent auction.

All Funds raised at the event will be donated to UNAIDS in support of families affected by HIV in Nigeria.