High Buns for Spring/Summer - Hot or Not?

High buns were in last Spring/Summer but I feel like they will make a come back this Spring/Summer. High buns are appropriate for every occasion! It all depends upon how the bun is situated on your head. Here are some great examples of cute high buns:

Vanessa: High Messy Bun

Kim: Sleek Bun

Beyonce: High Floppy Bun

Jessica: High Messy Bun

If I ever do a high bun I would incorporate the head band look into it:

 Envisioning the bun on my head. I feel like I can go higher LOL

What do you think of high buns? Hot or Not?

Something New: THANN Cosmetics Rice lipbalm & Cleansing Milk

I recently got the opportunity to try out a all-natural, free of all parabens, colors and fragrances line called THANN. Their products are the exciting new eco-conscious choice for savvy consumers.

THANN Cleansing Milk:  Nano Shiso extract, Organic Jojoba & Moringa seed oil effectively removes color cosmetic residue and impurities, while protecting skin from harmful environment. Suitable for all skin types and does not cause skin irritation.

Although this product sounds good I had to put it through the Spiced Beauty Test.

I put a full face of makeup on my arm to show you guys how it works. From L to R: Lipstick, Foundation, Mascara, Blush, Lip liner & Liquid Eyeliner.

 I squirted a medium sized amount then rubbed in a circular motion.( As per the bottle)

 Wiped of the excess with a cotton pad.

Then I rinsed off my arm with warm water(As per the bottle)
Super Clean arm :)

Thann Rice extract lip balm: A soft and smooth texture of lip balm enriches with natural plant extracts that moisturizes and nourishes the lips. Rice bran oil contains Vitamin E that anti free radical. Aloe moisturizes the lips and has anti-inflammatory property. Shea Butter moisturizes and forms a water-repellent film to prevent moisture loss. Paraben Free with no artificial color or fragrance.

I love the lip balm because it "waterproof" I don't have apply it regularly. I usually wear it under my matte lipsticks but it can also be worn alone.

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I will add that these products are a bit pricey for the regular "drug store" consumer. If you all willing to invest in all-natural hair, skin and body care that is free of all parabens check out THANN.

Nail of the day: BarryM Nail Effects take 2

I had to upgrade my BarryM mani. I decided to go with a play on spring which is taking forever to show it's self! I used two random bright polishes in my dash. The fuchsia is Funky Nails in Miss.Robinson.  The blue is the LA Color matte polish in matte turquoise.. I'm not feeling it.. chips way too fast!

I'm sorry I didn't clean the edges

I added CND supershiny as a top coat. I like it shiny!

Do you like the two tone mani?

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Every Girl should have a Canon PowerShot!

No I was not paid to write this post. I am just sharing my new love I bought for myself recently. I always get asked the what camera do you use question. The camera I have been using lately is the Canon Powershot sd1400 IS.

If you have met me in real life you will know that I'm the girl with the "Big Camera" LOL. I'm much more comfortable going out with this baby. It fits in my purse and makeup bag.

Quick rundown:
*14 mega pixels
*Price range 179.99 to 250.00 CDN
* Several cute colors like pink, orange or black
*4x Digital zoom
*HD video capturing! Perfect for youtube :)

Hope this help any girl/guy deciding what camera to get next!

OMG thank you- 1000 followers

I keep looking at my follower count and blinking! Wow I can't believe I have 1,000 followers..haha! This sounds odd but this was my ulimate blog goal :) It only goes up from here.

Thanks <3

OOTD: Bow and Lace

At 25 sometimes I'm scared to wear bows because I'm afraid they will make me look too young.

Overall I shouldn't care what people say so I wore it out on a recent trip! I got it at Ardene(Canadian
store) for only $3.33 off the 3 for $10.00 rack. Woo I love deals. I went back the week after but there was none left :|


I got the lace puffy shoulders top at H&M for only $5.00. It was apart of there clearance section!

Whole outfit:
Long wing necklace- $2.00 from Stitches
Puffy shoulder top- $5.00 from H&M
Vest- $2.50 from Stitches
Jeans- $9.99 from Marshalls
Bow ring- $6.95 from H&M
Belt- $1.00 from Costa Blanca
Studded low boots- $30.00 from Boardwalk Shoes

Another affordable outfit for you all! My girl Rai told me that I should do budget shopping tips on my blog..would that be helpful? 

Let me know in the comments section :)

Haul: Sleek, MAC, BarryM & CND

I think I'm slightly going overboard with the shopping..lol. I found a blog sale which had amazing deals so I had indulge :)

Starting off with my first Sleek items!
Limited Edition i-divine Sparkle Palette
Sleek Blush in flamingo & Sunrise

The pigmentation is gorgeous! None of these were chalky on my skin.

Close up of Sunrise

Close up of Flamingo

Limited Edition i-divine Sparkle Palette is no longer in stores. So I'm very excited to get my hands on one.

A few swatches to show how the colors show up on my skin. The colors are amazing!

Mac lipstick in Rebel: Deep, fuchsia berry with a glossy finish. At my last trip to MAC I found this lipstick twice without searching for it.. gorgeous. So happy to have it now!

  Last but not least BarryM nail paint & CND Super Shiney

What is the most that you would pay for a lip gloss?

I had a debate with a co-worker a while back about how much is too much to pay for lip gloss.

My motto is "If it looks good and it's flattering.. buy it!"

But there is a limit.. Mine is $20.00...with tax..LOL

Some may say that's too much or too little.. but I want to hear what you have to say.

What is the most that you would pay for lipgloss?

Dove® Cream Oil Shea Butter Body Wash with NutriumMoisture™ Giveaway WINNER

Thank you all for entering my contest!
The winner is:

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Something New: Pari Beauty Review

I first saw Pari Beauty at Toronto IMATS 2010. If my mind serves me right I was introduced to a very nice lady named Antoinette :) She gave who gave myself and Yana a brief rundown on the Pari brand.

Makeup galore at the Pari booth

Unfortunately, We did not purchase anything from the booth due to our pockets being empty..lol. But I vowed I would try something one of these days. Recently I got the opportunity to try out three products.

I was dying to try out the fast Drying Brush Cleanser since I seen a demonstration at IMATS. I would recommend this brush cleanser for MUA who use a brushes on multiple clients.

I travel a lot so I poured it into a smaller bottle. Much more convenient.

• Affordable ($10.00 CDN)
• Big bottle for multiple use
• Quick Drying

Brow Tamer:
Perfect for keeping your brow hairs together. I have really thick long brow hairs, so they can be a problem to tame at times. This is my first brow "gel" and I'm liking it so far. Price wise it was $12.00 but the bottle is durable(like metal) not a cheap plastic from what I am use to seeing.

Powder Blush:

This highly-pigmented pressed powder comes in matte and iridescent tones.  Its unique formula delivers long-lasting wear.

There was no legend stating which color was matte, shimmer, iridescent or whatever... I lucked out and got BO 08 which is a nice shimmery peach color.

If your into swatching and testing new makeup brands like I am..I would advise you to visit their stores in Canada:
Pari Beauty Locations
Vaughan Mills Mall (Woodbridge)
Bramalea City Centre (Brampton)
Upper Canada Mall (Newmarket)

I have been to the Bramalea City Centre (Brampton) and had the chance to swatch and get the look of the kiosk up close.

Ladies have you heard of Pari Beauty?

My first ASOS order! FREE shipping :)

This is my first time ordering of ASOS and I'm ecstatic! Not only because I found cute items..because shipping was FREE to Canada! LOL That's a rare occurrence. I'm currently trying to slowly build my summer wardrobe and these are the two items that I am starting out with:

                                                                       Love them!

What is your favorite?

FOTD: Valentine Day using Mac #38 lashes

I was debating whether or not to post this picture but I decided to celebrate wearing falsies outside for the first time. I was scared they would fall off into my salad or something. They didn't.. :D

 Mac #38 lashes 
Natural style length with a wispy texture. This half lash adds subtle fullness to the outer corner of the eye

Face:
FACEatelier foundation in #11
MAC Deep Dark Mineralized Finish
Sleek blush in Sunrise & Flamingo

Eyes:
MAC #38 lashes
MUFE Smokey lash Mascara
Maybelline 24 hour gel liner in Black

Lips:
OCC Liptar in Strumpet

Do you like wearing falsies? If so what is your favorite pair?

Revlon Creme Glosses review + Swatches

In my city there is a Revlon Sale almost every week at the flea market. Since I haven't really bought any makeup this year I decided to treat myself to a few goodies. After swatching for what seems like forever I found theses babies on my way out!

What first caught my eye was the pigmentation. I prayed when I swatched it that it wouldn't be sheer and washed out.. They weren't!

The next-generation in lip gloss with both full-coverage color and extreme gloss shine. Collagen complex and light reflecting particles give lips a fuller appearance. Vitamin E and collagen condition for ultra-soft lips. Unique flow-through brush offers smooth, even application. 

My girls on twitter told me that these glosses sell for $11.00+ at CVS. I just want to let you all know I got them for 4 for $10.00.

Pros:

• Pigmented
• Affordable (in my case)
• Several colors to choose from

Cons:

• You need to click slowly

OVERALL:
I would purchase again because of the price and pigmentation. In Canada it's very hard to get good quality makeup for under $3.00.

Which one is your favorite?

Rihanna headband look- Hot or Not?

Spring is right around the corner.. well if you look outside you may say other wise :| It's snowing!!

I forgot to do a winter beauty/fashion trend, so I'm researching what's hot for Spring/Summer. One trend which I am currently seeing a lot is head bands/head ties.

Some people may not know what I mean..so of course I had to use the gorgeous Rihanna as an example:

They may not be for everyone but all I can see are pros:

• Works for all hair lengths and types.
• Perfect for lazy hair days.
• They can add flair to an outfit.
• Affordable!

I had to highlight affordable because you can buy a scarf at most dollar stores for only a dollar!!

So ladies is the headband look hot?