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?

Spiced Beauty Giveaway: ebeauty.ca Canadian Giveaway A Day 5: Eyes

This is the last giveaway sponsored by ebeauty.ca. I hope you all enjoyed them! I know that they were all Canadian based but my Usa/International followers hold tight things are coming very soon like my 3 year bloggerversary!

Spiced Beauty Blog: ebeauty Canadian Giveaway Day 4: Hair

Here is the fourth giveaway from ebeauty.ca. This one is a big one: Kronos Hydrating Cleansing & Conditioning Duo. Perfect for anyone who is feeling the effects of the cold weather right now.

Don't forget to sign up for the trip to Vegas, shop with my 15% off code(save15) & get free shipping for the month of November!

Revlon ColorBurst™+ ColorStay Lipsticks Haul+Swatches

On my latest excusions to the USA, my bf and I went to a Big Lots near the border. Perfect place to stock up on snacks for the long ride and check out discounted makeup :P

While searching through the makeup section I found a whole bunch of Revlon ColorBurst™+ ColorStay Lipsticks with NO price on them. Luckily for me there was just men working in the store *happy dance*. Due to sheer laziness and lack of knowlegde they gave me all six lipsticks for $1.00 each!!!

That's a steal because there about $8.00 to $14.00 each in Canada. 

I only picked up one initially but when I seen the price.. I went back and picked up five more!

I only swatched four and I plan to gift the rest :D

Lip Swatches!

I have enough nude lipsticks to last me a year!! 

Have you tried any of the ColorBurst or ColorStay lipsticks before?

Spiced Beauty Blog: ebeauty Canadian Giveaway A Day 3: Lips

Day three of the ebeauty.ca giveaways is all about the lips! This is one of my favorite because these colors can we worn all year round. Plus you all know about my obsession with lippies :D

Don't forget to sign up for the trip to Vegas, shop with my 15% off code(save15) & get free shipping for the month of November!

Spiced Beauty Blog: ebeauty Canadian Giveaway A Day 2: Brushes

Here is day two of giveaways sponsored by ebeauty.ca for November. Up for grabs is a Pandora's Makeup Box Travel Brushes. Every lady on the go should have a decent set of brushes in her bag. You never know what can pop up ...a surprise meeting, after work drinks or a date. It's good to be prepared!

Don't forget to sign up for the trip to Vegas, shop with my 15% off code(save15) & get free shipping for the month of November!

WINNER IS CURRENTLY BEING CHOOSEN

Spiced Beauty Blog: ebeauty Canadian Giveaway A Day 1: Body

Here is one of five giveaways sponsored by ebeauty.ca for November. Up for grabs is a Whish Gift Set: Shaving Cream + Gel. I swear we have skipped Fall and went straight to Winter here in Canada! Either way that doesn't mean that your legs have to look like it.

Don't forget to sign up for the trip to Vegas, shop with my 15% off code(save15) & get free shipping for the month of November!

WINNER

CONGRATS DONNA DELL

Free Shipping ,Las Vegas, Giveaways & Discount code from ebeauty.ca!

That title is intense! Definitely something to get excited about :)

Have you heard of ebeauty? Canada's new online shopping destination for everything beauty!

Starting November 1 to 30, ebeauty.ca will have free shipping! NO MINIMUM ORDER

To add to that use my Promo code "save15" to save an additional 15% on your purchase.*

To sweeten the deal try your luck to win their latest trip for two to Las Vegas! 5 days, 4 nights at one of the strips newest hotel: The Cosmopolitan.

I know it's a lot to take in.. *breathe*

To celebrate all of these great things ebeauty.ca will we hosting a Giveaway a Day on my blog for five days. 

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*COUPON: One time use. No Cash value. Can not be combined with other offers. Offer expires November 30, 2011. 

LAS VEGAS: No purchase necessary. Contest closes on November 30, 2011. Must be a Canadian Resident over the age of majority to enter.Full contest rules.

But I wanted Ombre Hair!!!

Last week Sunday (Thanksgiving) after ogling over ombre hair for hours I made the decision to visit my local Beauty Supply Store. I knew exactly what I wanted BLOND!

One thing to know about me is that I'm usually a NOT risk taker. Basically I'm the "analyzer" of my friends. The one who over thinks and gives out rationale advice...*Raises hand*

So, buying a lightener was a HUGE thing. I went back and forth with myself for hours after buying the dye. My biggest fear was what if It came out hideous!!

As usual my BF assured me that everything would be ok. I'm not sure if he really agreed or was just being comforting! LOL

My goal was the copper not the super bleached ends. 

I felt like that would look best on my skin tone.

BEFORE:

AFTER:

Its crazy how a little copper can look so great!

 Different lighting

I kept the bleach in for 45 mins. 

I really should have keep it in longer but I was scared LOL

Next time I'll go MUCH lighter :D

Payless ShoeSource Fall 2011 Collection

Remember in May when I attended the Payless ShoeSource Spring/Summer 2011 Collection Preview ? I was given a sneak peak at the Fall 2011 Collection. I can't explain how hard it was not to post the pictures for you all to see *covers eyes*. I'm OBSESSED with those cobalt blue & leopard heels!

Enjoy Ladies!

Which one is your favorite?

The Body Shop: Extra Virgin Minerals Foundation Line + Mature skin pictures

A few weeks ago the Body Shop came out with Extra Minerals Virgin Line. At least 75% of their product range contains Community Fair Trade ingredients or accessories. Amazing!

Check out the three foundations:

• Cream-to-powder mineral foundation contains pure minerals and cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil for an immaculate, matte finish.
• This moisturising fluid foundation contains ultra-fine minerals and extra virgin olive oil. It gives light to medium coverage with an immaculate, dewy finish. 
• This featherlight powder base gives a radiant, natural-looking finish and can be built up for extra coverage. It is non-comedogenic and suitable for sensitive skin.

I was lucky enough to be given an opportunity to try out the line in the darkest shade. I have a slight amount of red in my undertone, so the color was not 100% perfect.

Luckily I had a client who was going to an event which skin tone suited this color precisely! 

She has perfect, wrinkle-free skin in her 50`s and only needed a light to medium coverage.

I love the dewy finish and how great this foundation looks with flash.

Happy to have these products added to my kit!

The National Women's show DISCOUNT coupon!

I was approached by the The National Women's show to give out my own personalized discount coupon! How exciting is that :D If you haven't been to the Women's show before check out my previous post for some background info.

So print, share and take this wth you to the show!

Marcelle Cosmetics Favs: Hydra-C Ultra-Light Matifying Fluid & Soothing Cleansing Water

As a Canadian Beauty Blogger I love highlighting Canadian beauty products. Marcelle is not a stranger to Spiced Beauty! I've been blogging about them since early 2010.

It is been a pretty "hot" fall and I'm still OILY!!

Lovely Isabelle from Marcelle read my mind when she sent me the Hydra-C Ultra-Light Matifying Fluid!

Since I don't wear foundation daily I really needed to invest in a GOOD matifier!

I remember when I tried it out the first time. For some reason I thought it would be dry like a primer but it wasn't. It was wet! I freaked out! Within seconds it dried to matte finish.

Definitely a recommend if your a oily blogger like myself LOL

Good Stuff: The formula rich in antioxidants, vitamins C, E and B5, aloe vera and cucumber extract. 

SWATCH:

Last but not least Marcelle Soothing Cleansing Water!

I wear liner & mascara daily so removal is a serious issue for me.. especially after a LONG day!

This was my first time using Cleansing water and I'm a fan. I'm so surprised how water can clean off all my makeup even the waterproof stuff!!

I don't have to rub my eyes profusely like the oil based removers. It`s funny but once the oil gets into your eyes..its over..

My method - I soak a cotton pad with Soothing Cleansing Water and saturate it on the lid. If I have more time I do a extra foam cleanse, if not, since its a soothing water I just go to bed.

Good Stuff: Rinse-free formula that micro-emulsifies impurities and waterproof make-up without irritating skin, gentle for even the driest and most sensitive complexions.

SWATCH:
Waterproof eyeshadow

Interested in any of these products? 

You can shop Marcelle on-line.