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.

Okay so I found a new product that I'm in love with! It's @newyorkcolorcan smooch proof liquid lip stain! Have you seen these in stores yet?

A photo posted by Spiced Beauty (@spicedbeautyblog) on Mar 27, 2015 at 7:40am PDT

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.”