Scentuals Body Care from Nature De-Stress - Aromatherapy Roll On

On a scale of 1-10, how high is your stress level. Mine right now would be a smooth 6.75. As the months pass and the wedding date nears, it keeps increasing. A few years ago, I started to carry around a little vial of lavender essential oil. I personally found it very calming.

Right now I'm carrying around Canadian brand Scentuals Body Care from Nature De-Stress - Aromatherapy Roll On ($15.95 CAN).

It's good to rub on your inner wrists whenever you need to relax. 

Once applied take two deep breaths in and out.

Calm your nerves and reduce tension with a special blend of therapeutic grade essential oils. 

Ingredients
Bergamot essential oil:

• Helps with stress
• Tension
• Fear 

Lemon essential oil:

• Helps brighten your mood

Palmarosa essential oil:

• Eases the mind

Lavender essential oil:

• Calming 
• Soothing

Plus chamomile, Clary Sage, Jasmine and Neroli are also essential oils in this blend.

What oils do you use to De-stress?

Walmart Back to School challenge: Makeup #1

It's always good to have a quick and easy back to school look.
I remember getting to college was 90 mins to 2 hours bus and train ride.
For three years, I had to wake up really early -just to make sure I'd get there on time.

I had only five minutes to get my routine down.

My three go-to products were: Eyeliner, mascara and lip colour.

Well all know the best place to get all your skincare/beauty needs is at Walmart!

I was given the opportunity to visit my local Walmart and shop in-store to complete a 

Back to School challenge. Check out my skin care post using products I bought from Walmart. 

I picked three brands that will make your life easy this up-coming semester!

1. Revlon Bold Lacquer Length & Volume Mascara
   The Ultimate black mascara
   $8.96
2. Revlon ColorStay Skinny™ Liquid Liner
   0.1mm skinny tip liner
   $8.96
3. NYC Expert Last Lipstick
   Long-lasting
   2 for $3.00

Total with tax= $23.64

Check these products up close:

Swatches
*not including the mascara*
Lipsticks: Creamy Caramel & Traffic Jam

Eyes:

The walmart beauty section is one of my favourites because they have so many rollbacks on their prices. Also they have everyday specials like bonus beauty packs and crazy everyday deals like the 2 for $3.00 NYC lipsticks.

Wedding: Are bridal shows worth it?

This is a good question that plagues every bride: 

Are wedding shows worth it?

I feel like a wedding show veteran right now. I've been engaged for over a year and I have attended four shows. Overall- they're worth it.

Walmart Back to School challenge: Skincare

When I was going to school skin care was #1 on my list. 

Yes...it came before my school supplies and outfits.

I was blessed to go through elementary school - college with perfect skin. 

I think it came down to having the right essentials.

The best place to get all your skincare/beauty needs is Walmart!
I love Walmart because it's a one stop shop. Literally everything is under one roof!

I was given the opportunity to visit my local Walmart and shop in-store to complete a 

Back to School challenge.  

It was fun going through the aisles and looking at all the makeup/skin care stations.

I picked three products that will make your skin ready to battle the up-coming semester!

1. Simple® Foaming Cleanser
   Essential for sensitive skin
   Roll back $6.77
   Was $7.97
2. Olay Fresh Effects Va-Va-Vivid Powered Contour Cleansing System
   Gentle on skin
   $14.96
3. Simple® Protecting Light Moisturizer spf 15
   Perfect for sensitive skin
   $10.97

Total with tax= $36.95

Wet your skin and apply Simple's foaming cleanser into wet skin with your finger tips.

To get out all of the dirt and impurities use Olay Fresh Effects's Va-Va-Vivid powered contour cleansing brush. Use it on your face in a gentle circular motion.

Lastly, use Simple's Protecting Light Moisturizer with SPF 15 to protect your skin from 

UVA and UVB rays. 

Have you tried these products before?

COVERGIRL Ready Set Gorgeous Liquid Foundation

Here is another foundation to add to your list for women of colour. 

We all know how hard it is to find a foundation that is not to "red" or not "too muddy". I  found one which can be found in your local drugstore. I should let you guys know that this is not a review. I just wanted to put this out there for any looking for something affordable to try.

If you're looking for a medium coverage to full coverage foundation that is oil-free 

try Covergirl's Ready Set Gorgeous ($7.99 CAN)! 

This liquid foundation's oil-free formula provides medium coverage to even skin tone and cover imperfections. The result is a flawless, natural look that lasts all day.

Apparently this foundation has a built-in powder system to fight shine and sweat.

For me 315 was too light and 320 was too dark so I mixed 

them both to get a custom colour.

Have you seen COVERGIRL Ready Set Gorgeous Liquid Foundation in stores yet?

Check out: I love...

I've been a long time fan of I love... products since 2011.  If you search the blog you can check out some of my past posts.

I've always enjoyed their various scent options and combos. They are unique & fun!

I love... is:

• Perfect for sensitive skin
• Made with natural extracts
• Moisturizing

We all know that you can purchase the line at their exclusive Canadian retailer Shoppers Drug Mart and you can also check out the line on Farleyco's website.

Raspberry & Blackberry

Strawberries & Cream

Have you tried any I Love products before?

New: EOS- Visibly Soft lip balm spheres

Here is something that must be in your bag for back to school this September.

EOS- Visibly Soft lip balm spheres ($3.99 CAN)

These super cute lip balm spheres are not only obsessive because

 they are moisturizing but they smell so good! 

Coconut Milk & Vanilla Mint 

Contains:

• Hyaluronic acid- It's a naturally-occurring compound which improves the texture of lips.
• Vitamin C-  For hydratation.
• Plus shea butter and vitamin E.

I should also add that they are also Petrolatum-free, paraben-free, gluten-free

Available:
•  Shopper’s Drug Mart
•  Loblaw’s
•  Walmart
•  Target

Mary Kay True Dimensions Lipstick in Citrus Flirt

I'm trying so hard to enjoy this "Summer"! 

Can you believe that I have never owned an orange lipstick?

I've always been scared of them because of my skin tone. 

But guess what?!?!

I found one: Mary Kay® True Dimensions™($19.00 CAN) Lipstick in Citrus Flirt

These flirty, feminine shades beg to be adored while showing off your charming side. Dangerously smooth and delightfully tempting, this lip-loving lipstick provides colour-infused luxury for your lips. 

These are my favourite buttery lipsticks!

Check out another one of my favourite from the line: Mary Kay True Dimensions Lipsticks

Revlon Colorstay Eyeliner Swatches

Liners are the quickest way to enhance up your look. 

For over a year, I've been a gold shimmer, cat eye and black liner girl. 

Time to switch it up! 

I've been playing around with Revlon Colorstay Eyeliners ($9.99 CAN).

Why these liners are awesome:
• Rich pigmented colour
• Long-lasting up to 16 hours
• Safe to wear on lashline
• Built-in sharpener/Smudger
• Waterproof

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Smudger one end and sharpener on the other side

SWATCHES:

From left to right:

Sapphire,  Jade,  Charcoal & Amethyst

Which colour is your favourite?

Wedding: Cute Custom Bridal Illustrations

After the wedding, it's good to have items to remind you of your special day.....like photographs, cards or those pictures that I know you spent a pretty penny on. But it doesn't stop there! 

How about a custom illustration of your dress?

 I was contacted by Joanna pop a few months ago and she offered to do an illustration for my blog. 

I choose to get a wedding illustration that I could frame and put up in my new office.

I was not obligated to post/share share it but she did such an nice job!

***I put a filter on it and added a watermark***

These images can also be used for your invitations, save the date cards or stationary.

If you're interested, this is a service that she offers on her etsy page: etsy.com/shop/joannapop.  Clearly i'm not married yet but I sent her an image of a dress that I thought was cute and described what I wanted my fiancé suit to be. She was very professional and extremely quick I couldn't believe how fast I got my illustration in the mail.

If you are looking for a cute way to decorate your office, show off your dress or spruce up your blog, you should check her out!

Currently Obsessed: Revlon ColorStay Moisture Stain™: Lip Swatches

I like when you immediately fall in love with a product when you first swatch it. It's been a rare occurrence lately (why I haven't done a currently obsessed post in a while). Right now, I'm into pigmented lip products which can last all day with a minimal maintenance.

I'm currently obsessed with Revlon ColorStay Moisture Stains ($13.00 CDN).

Give lips rich, glossy shine without stickiness. Weightless formula moisturizes with aloe and vitamin E.

Here is a product that does exactly what you want it to do. We all love stains but sometimes avoid them because they are SO drying! The combination of the gloss and stain is perfect. I can always re-apply and it never looks heavy.

Shop the colours:

Doe foot applicator

Swatches

The gloss keeps your lips soft after it wears off.
I should also add- If you have pigmented lips these colours still shine through.