Fun in the Sun + My Vacay Bag

I wish I could describe how I am right now...Stressed is an understatement
Instead of dwelling on my woes, my fiancĂ© and I are going to take a nice island vacation. 
Just to clear our minds so when we get back we can work on the several tasks at hand. 
Nothing clears your mind like a beach, free drinks and sun.

It's so important to have a purse/wallet with you at all times on vacay. Especially something that can carry your suitcase keys, tip money, lipglosses.. need I go on.

This year I found the perfect sized cross body bag on Rosegal ($10.46 US).

I won't lie...
White is usually not the first colour I'd grab for but I wanted to get something outside of the box.
 The front of the bag is a hasp closure. Which is something that I usually avoid because if I drop my bag I don't want all the contents to fall out. But lucky for me this has an interior pocket. So if I drop my bag nothing falls out. Perfect! There is also a zipper pocket at the back. Plus another pocket inside. And of course the best thing about the bag (which made me interested in the first place)  is the fact that you can wear the straps around across your body or you can take them off and hold it like a clutch.  For me wearing it across my body would be best this will prevent me putting it down maybe to wash my hands and forgetting it to pick it up. Unlimited drinks might do that to you..

If you're interested in this bag use this 8% Coupon Code: May49rose


Holiday- Mary Kay: Limited-Edition Winter Wishes Shimmeriffic Shower Gel and Shimmeriffic Body Lotion Set

One memorable thing about the holiday season is the familiar scents!  
One of my favourite things from Mary Kay's Winter Wishes collection was the Shimmeriffic Shower Gel and Shimmeriffic Body Lotion Set ($27.00 CAN).

This limited-edition collection captures the magic of the season with its fruity, floral scent.

I love the fact that it comes in a cute festive tin. 
Once I have finished the products, I can use the tin for my little nicknacks.




What is it:
  Shimmeriffic Shower Gel 
Shimmeriffic Body Lotion Set
Holiday tin

Why would I want it:
Because it smells really good!
Body lotion leaves a subtle shimmer
The tin!


Where can I get it?
marykay.ca



Holiday: OPI-Sheer to the Top

It's November!
This month and next will be full of holiday beauty.
There is so much to share!

Sheer to the Top! ($27.00 CAN) is a great Christmas gift for the nail lover in your life!  
The set contains Top Coat, Matte Top Coat, and So Elegant.
This Winter it's ALL about layering. 
You have the perfect products to do so.


My favourite is So Elegant . It's a glitter nail lacquer studded with black and chrome particles.
Mattify it with Matte Top Coat or create a design by adding Top Coat on top. So many options!

“Top Coat provides a high-gloss, protective shine, while Matte Top Coat gives lacquer a velvety finish. So Elegant is a new, limited edition glitter with chunky black and silver sparkles that can be worn alone or over any OPI hue. As the name suggests, this shade lends a chic, glamorous element to nails,"Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Co-Founder & Brand Ambassador.
Are you ready for Fall nails?

Let's talk: Wedding Invitations- Part #2

My invites are here!
I know that it's suggested to send them out three to four months before.
We opted for something much earlier because we have a small list.

After getting all the information I needed, I decided to go forward with ordering on elegantweddinginvites.com.

Toronto: World Mastercard Fashion Week + Giveaway

Last week, I had the opportunity to attend World Mastercard Toronto Fashion Week. 
It was a great opportunity to check out everything fashion and beauty under one roof. 
What I really loved was that this time I had the opportunity to see the whole picture. 
The conception of the backstage look to the runway!

Maybelline-MĂ©lissa Nepton:
This look was all about the brows!


"Well-Groomed, bold brows brought focus to the eyes at MĂ©lissa Nepton" -Grace Lee, Lead Makeup Artist, Maybelline New York Canada

Love the brows? Get the look?
Start with the Define-A-Brow® pencil to shape.
Use the Eyestudio® Brow Drama to fill in.

Essie-MĂ©lissa Nepton:
Hello Spring nails!

Want the look?
You need:
Apricot Cuticle Oil (base)
Ridge Filling Base Coat(on top)
Where’s My Chauffeur? or Turquoise & Caicos or Absolutely Shore (on all but the ring finger)
No Place Like Chrome (ring finger)
Good to Go Top Coat (top coat)
Quick-e (Quick drying)



Redken-MĂ©lissa Nepton:
"It's simple but there is still technically behind it"- Jorge Jao, Redken's Lead Artist 

One of the staples to get the look is the Pillow Proof blow dry express primer. This is a must have for curly haired girls like me because it has a heat protectant hair primer. Which protects your hair up to 450 degrees. Plus cuts down blow dry time, provides 24-hour lasting volume and helps to reduce breakage. Totally wish I had this in my high school blow dry my hair straight everyday phases.

Not sure if you can pull of this look?
Jorge recommends a simple 3-step regime to get you started.
PRIME
Starting with Pillow Proof blow dry express primer to prep hair.
STYLE 
Using any Redken styling products. 
EXTEND 
Use Pillow Proof blow dry two-day extender a dry shampoo to extend your style.

Feeling more confident?
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Skin Care: Live Clean (Fresh Face) Line

Skin care is really major to me right now.
With the engagement shoot coming up, bridal shower and of course the wedding- I'm doing everything I can to maintain perfect skin.

I did have a skin mishap a few weeks ago which completely set me back but now I'm back!
I'll be introducing Live Clean Fresh Face into my regime. 
Live Clean Fresh Face™ is a luxurious and prestige collection of eco-friendly skin care promising exceptional performance with natural plant based ingredients and pure essential oils.

I love Live Clean Fresh Face™line because all of their products are composed of 98% plant-derived ingredients- plus:
  • Petroleum free
  • Hypoallergenic 
  • Dermatologist tested
  • SLS/Sulfate free
  • DEA free
  • Paraben, Phthalate and Phosphate free
The three products in my arsenal are:

Live Clean (Fresh Face) Hydrating Creamy Cleanser ($14.99 CAN)
Gently cleanses pores/skin of oil and makeup without stripping moisture.
Contains:
  • Kaolin Clay
  • Orchid extract
  • Vitamin C 
  • Lavender
  • Cucumber
  • Chamomile
  • Milk Thistle
  • Mallow
  • Aloe 
  • Buckthorn
Live Clean (Fresh Face) 24 Hour Hydrating Day Cream ($19.99 CAN)
Hydration for 24 hours
Contains:
  • Orchid extract
  • Vitamin C  
  • Lavender
  • Cucumber
  • Chamomile
  • Milk Thistle
  • Mallow
  • Aloe 
  • Buckthorn

Live Clean (Fresh Face) Refreshing Facial Wipes ($9.99 CAN)
Alcohol and oil free wipes
Contains:
  • Orchid extract
  • Vitamin C 
  • Lavender
  • Cucumber
  • Chamomile
  • Milk Thistle
  • Mallow
  • Aloe 
  • Buckthorn
Additional products:
  • Foaming Daily Cleanser 
  • Refreshing Facial Toner 
  • Smoothing Facial Scrub 
  • Soothing Daily Moisturizer 
  • Nourishing Night Cream 
  • Repairing Eye Cream
  • Glowing Daily Serum 
  • Anti Aging Recovery Cream
Live Clean (Fresh Face) is available at Walmart, Target, Shoppers Drug Mart, Rexall and PharmaSave.



EOS Limited Edition Breast Cancer Awareness Collection

Eos has a limited edition Breast Cancer Awareness Collection ($9.99) which 100% of net profits are donated to the Canadian Cancer Society.

The collection includes:
  • Pomegranate Raspberry Smooth Sphere Lip Balm
  • Berry Blossom Hand Lotion,
  • Limited Edition Strawberry Sorbet Smooth Stick Lip Balm 
I love eos because they're paraben-free, gluten-free and always smell sooo good!

You can the collection at Shopper’s Drug Mart, Loblaws, Target, Walmart, Giant Tiger, Rexall, Sobeys, Lawtons, and evolutionofsmooth.ca