One day, I dream that I can take this further and maybe it can be my full-time job but I know we all have to start out somewhere. To celebrate I will be having a few giveaways this month from some of my FAVOURITE companies that I have featured this year.
It's my four year blog anniversary!
One day, I dream that I can take this further and maybe it can be my full-time job but I know we all have to start out somewhere. To celebrate I will be having a few giveaways this month from some of my FAVOURITE companies that I have featured this year.
Holiday Want: Sephora Collection Lollipop Lipgloss
A shimmery pink gloss in an irresistibly cute lollipop-shaped container.
Plus the print is lovely!
My mom asked me if she can have one. Maybe I'll buy one for her stocking.
Why would I want it:
- I like trendy packaging!
- I like fruity lip glosses!
- It's affordable.
- Sephora.ca
- At a Sephora store.
Introducing ArteStile!
I'm embarrassed to say this but I'm a tweezer junkie. I constantly buy them and lose them! Some days I have five and others I can't find any. I'm always looking for one that is durable with a nice grip. I have very thick hairs and those dollar store tweezers don't help.ArteStile professional beauty tools are uniquely designed with a patented baked enamel finish for an exceptional in-hand feel. Professional nail Trims, Files, Scissors, and Tweezers are hand-crafted in Italy of the finest stainless steel. The tips and blades are perfectly aligned and hand-filed for lasting performance.
They are also free of lead & nickel.
*Fingers Crossed*
Express is now in Toronto Eaton Centre!
This post brought to you by Express Canada. All opinions are 100% mine.
Express Canada celebrated it's Grand Opening event in Eaton Centre yesterday.
I decided to visit the store after work on Wednesday. If you live in the east end, it's really easy to get to Eaton Centre by train (If you don't drive). Everything in the store was 50% off! Yes you heard me! I said 50% off the entire store! No coupon needed. Due to that amazing deal, the store was packed. If you don't make it in today, don't worry because the deal extends until noon on Friday. It's the perfect time to great your Christmas presents and shop for holiday parties. Or just shop because you love to shop!
I looked at the Express holiday catalog the night before and went in with a specific game plan. After seeing all the gorgeous options, I got side tracked (In a good way of course).
Let me start off by saying the staff were really nice and helpful. There were times when I couldn't find my size and they helped me go through piles of clothes to find it. One girl even sorted through her fitting room returns to find me the last pair of tights(in my size) in store. It was really nice that she did that because as I told you before the store was packed. I love great customer service.
Since Express caters to the young fashion forward men/woman, my fitting room was packed with clothes! I didn't know what to buy! Everything fit me so well. Which is a rare occurrence because I am curvy.
Here are some items that I picked out and wish I bought.
Since the sale is until Friday at noon, I'm going to have to go back and get these!
Did you guess my theme yet?
It's was sequins!
At the end I came out with some really cute items. I can't wait to showcase them in my upcoming posts.
I can't wait to rock those black short boots that you see above. They have a hidden wedge and they are comfortable. Perfect for a short girl like me!
From what I showed, which item is your favourite?
I'm loving L'oreal Colour Caresse- Violet Chiffon
Colour Caresse by Color Riche is formulated with L'Oreal's revolutionary Lightfeel System to deliver a feather-light finish without being sticky or heavy.I can't believe it took me soooo long to share this with you all.
I've been in love with these line since early this year. L'oreal has always made some of my favorite
Very smooth with a beautiful pigmented finish.
I love lipsticks but sometimes you just need something that is not heavy.
This is definitely what I would look for.
Holiday Wants: Sephora Collection Nail Wand
Either for yourself or someone else?
A set of four fashionable nail shades that snap into one easy-to-carry wand.
Why would I want it:
- I like metallic, cremes & glitter polishes.
- I like to stay organized.
- I like to travel.
- It's affordable.
- Sephora.ca
- At a Sephora store.
Four gorgeous colors called:
- Red Berries Smoothie- Fuschia creme
- Silver Glitter- Silver Glitter
- Electroshot- metallic blue/purple
- Mirror Mirror- metallic silver
Would you get this set?
IMATS Toronto 2012 Experience + Haul
That didn't stop groves of people from coming out to enjoy the beauty deals and watch the seminars.
Believe it or not, the ATM's on site ALL ran out of money before 2pm!
I was so happy that I traveled with cash.
Check out some pictures that I took of the show on Saturday:
I finally got to see one of my favourite bloggers/MUA Joy from Makeup Junkie. |
bdellium tools booth set up. |
I was debating whether I wanted the 957 or 958. I should have just taken both! |
If you're squeamish look away! I couldn't leave without taking a picture. It's actually a replica of a full-sized man. It was like 5'10! He even had shoes on!! |
End result from the Make-up as Art seminar featuring M.A.C. Pro artist Melissa Gibson. |
OCC Skin on display. Such vivid colors! |
Emmy-winning makeup artist Eve Pearl doing a seminar on How to Turn your Career into a Thriving Business |
- Opi Drop it- drying drops+ free nail polish
- Opi Chipslip
- Beauty So Clean
- Mascara shield
- bdellium studio line brushes in 957 & 949
- bdellium green bambo series brush set
- FACE atelier lip glaze in Obsession
Pop-up Closets for Express Canada
Express Canada will be holding a few pop-up closets this November.
You will have the opportunity to check out outfits, view accessories & win prizes.
Location & time for the upcoming Pop-Up Closet:
Location: Eaton Centre (Level 1 across from MAC Cosmetics)
Date: Friday, November 23 – Sunday November 25
Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm
- A 1MX selling men’s dress shirt (my boyfriend is constantly raving about how great they fit).
- An Editor and Columnist women’s dress pant (Available in sizes 00 to 14).
- A $25 gift card.
- A special offer.
Don’t forget to try your luck and enter the $1000 shopping spree.
Here is the contest entry form. Good Luck!
Holiday Shoe Options from Payless
I recently visited the Payless show room to see which shoes they thought were popular for the season.
I personally gravitate towards anything with glitter/sparkly, leopard print or studded!
I love heels.. I mean LOVE!
My closets are full of several pairs from low to high BUT I can't walk in them..
My alternative is a full wedge or flats.
I tried to take pictures of every style there was available.
Let me know which style is your favourite!
Get Free Glasses at ClearlyContacts.ca - Offer Ends Nov. 21
I love Ben Nye Banana Luxury Powder
Have you ever bought into a beauty "hype"? It's a product that you see a celebrity endorsing or a popular product blowing up youtube/blogs. I did a few months ago and I'm so happy I did.
Ben Nye Banana Luxury Powder is liquid gold. Okay.. Maybe I'm over exaggerating but it's pretty awesome! There was a time when this product was on back order on every website that it was sold on! Some ladies waited up to four weeks to get their hands on a bottle. How insane is that?!? It's all because Kim Kardashian's makeup artist featured it in one of his videos. I'm happy I purchased my bottle from Camera Ready Cosmetics before the true hype set in.
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to realize that Kim K and I are not the same color. We're probably at the opposite ends of the color spectrum. That's the beauty of the Banana powder. It can work for several skin tones. One tip would be not to use a large amount of it if your a deeper skin tone. I found that using a light amount and buffing it in works best(for me).
If you use a large amount, instead of a glow under your eyes you will have a serious white cast in pictures. If you get a good buffing brush, you're set!
I'll leave you all with a picture of me wearing the banana powder:
Now I'm interested in purchasing other colors from the line.
Support Movember with Annabelle Cosmetics
During the course of the month of November,Mo Bros are encouraged to “change the face of men’s health” by growing a moustache. It engages men in the concept of raising awareness of their own health issues and serves as a creative and innovative way to raise funds for research, education and continuing awareness. In their journey, Mo Bros have engaged “Mo Sistas”, women who support the Movember movement by offering their solidarity to the men in their lives who are growing a moustache during the month of November. Whether they are our fathers, our boyfriends, our husbands, our bosses, our colleagues, our fellow students or our brothers,Mo Sistas are surrounded by men. Annabelle is inviting all theirMo Sistas fans and cosmetic users to dress the part: put on a moustache this November for Movember!
Annabelle smudgeliner in Oh my Goth |
For your participation to translate into a donation, you must use the hashtag #AnnabelleMovember in the Pin description and tell state which Annabelle product was used to draw your moustache.
Annabelle will repin your picture onto their own Annabelle Pinterest “#AnnabelleMovember Mo Sistas2012” board and donate one dollar ($1) for every valid picture.