Halloween Makeup Tutorial: Glam Leopard

Hello my beauty babes, halloweenie is around the corner…more specifically on Monday, and I thought I would share one of the basic ideas but just with a kick to it. First I would love to say how extremely nervous but excited I am to share with you my FIRST make up look/ tutorial on here!!!!  I thought why not Halloween is the perfect icebreaker for me and since I can’t do anything this year for it, why not have some fun anyways.

This look is based around the typical/famous  cat & leopard costume that us girls usually fall back on. Now it’s completely a convenient costume as we tend to already have the making it as well as we know we are going to look super cute. I decided to take the normal makeup look of nose and whiskers one step further and made myself into a glam leopard. We all need a little glam and glitter in our lives (am I rite?)

So for all my sexy felines out there hitting up any parties or clubs (pls have a drink for me..or 2) this weekend for some Halloween festivites try this Instagram ready makeup look, or if you need a last minute idea. Here is my makeup look I tried out and the products used to create it.

 

FACE

1st Step: Started my make up normally, but when if came to the contouring and bronzing just amped it up a little bit more on the nose, cheek bones and around the mouth to create a full cheek

Foundation: Mac Prolong wear
Powder: MAC x Chris Chang transparent finishing powder
Contour: Anastasia Beverly Hills contour pallet Light to Medium
Concealer: Maybelline Fit me in 10 Light
Blush: MAC Extra Dimenson in Seduced At Sea
Highlight: Champagne pop by Becca x Jaclyn Hill
Bronzer: Esscence Sun Club bronzing powder in Lighter skin
Eyebrows: ABH dip brow pomade in blonde & Benefit Goof Proof Brow pencil in #1

EYES

2nd Step: I wanted a darker smokey eye to create mystery and to have a very exaggerated winged eyeliner to really bring the attention to the cat shaped eyes.

Eyeshadow: Bhcosmetics Shaanxo pallet, Sleek i-Divine in Storm, & Bhcosmetic Galaxy Chic
Eyeliner: Ciate Fierce Flicks
Mascara: Maybelline Great Lash in Blackest Black
Lashes: Velour Lashes mink natural line in “Flash it!”

LEOPARD FEATURES

3nd Step: Once I had everything else done I went in with the main feautres of the leopard focusing on the nose, whisker dots and their famous spots. I went the next level and added gold glitter to my spots to have that glam and colour differenciation.

Spots & Nose: Maybelline Eye studio in Blackest Black
Glitter: Eye Kandy loose glitter in Candy Coin

Hope you all enjoyed the look. What are you being for Halloween?! Please have a wonderful time and remember to be safe.

Until next time,

Love Steph

(Ps. I am so sorry for the horrible colour and quality of the pictures…clearly took them in a bathroom…typical)

Nailing Fall Manicure Trends

Let’s talk fall trends…shall we. We have seen blog posts on everything from day/night routines, to the must have clothing items, and of course the “need to have” of the make up world for this cuddly time. Although I have yet to see any about this seasons nail trends, or at least I haven’t come across any as of yet. If you were to ask my family and friends they would be quick to tell you that I love getting my nails done. It’s the only way for me not to commit the awful habit of biting my nails. So I am all into what is the current cool gotta do trends for my claws. That’s why I thought why not put a trend post out there just in case anyone hasn’t seen one yet. Here are my picks for this year’s fall-winter 2016 manicure trends.

CHROME
If you haven’t seen this then where have you been hiding, I’m just joking, but seriously. Everyone from the Instagram baddies to some of the hottest YT make up gurus such as Jeffree Star or Nikkie Tutorials and even one of my favourite girls to follow Pia Mia have been rocking these nails. When the chrome trend hit the scene many people were wondering about this beautiful nail Art. It was the rose gold colour (and obsession) that put the trend out there, then followed with every possible colour going and even now with a holographic option. For those who do not know how to achieve the chrome look I will explain. It starts off with a regular shellac nail polish as an ex. a coral pink, after they put all the top coats on. With an eye shadow makeup sponge they go in with the corresponding sparkle powder. In this case they take the silver powder and rub it onto the nail turning the coral into the gorgeous rose gold. Finish off with your top coats and voila. I tried it out and I might admit that I am just slightly, maybe completely obsessed with it. I have gotten the most compliments with this colour and it really has that wow factor.
(Rose Gold nails are my own, all others are from Pinterest)

MARBLE
Now we have all realized and probably have fallen for the obsession of marble whether it’s from beautiful flat lay photos, to phone cases. Well now it has hit the manicure world, and I must admit the marble nails are completely bad ass (excuse my french) and look pretty legit. I have seen this trend floating around on my Instagram feed from a couple of my favourite Canadian gurus Samantha Ravndahl  and Gina. It is absolutely stunning with the beautiful neutrals of grays, whites and blacks all mixed together. Most use the marble nail as their accent and then do a regular polish for the rest. Either which way I need to find a place that knows how to do this!

 

MATTE POLISH
Now the matte finish is by all means not new to the mani world, but makes a huge appearance during the fall/winter time period. You can find some polish that is already a matte formula that when it gets painted onto the nail it automatically dries to that finish. As well, as you can find a Matte top coat by many brands such as Essie or OPI that can turn any colour into a matte polish. Although matte can be worn through out the whole year it is mostly associated with the darker range of colours compared to lighter pastels. My favourite matte colours are royal blues, beautiful burgundy, and forest greens.

 

MULTI TECHNIQUE NAILS

 

Although I love to follow the trends I do like to opt for a cute design during the appropriate seasons or holidays.
Are you into keeping your paws polished? What are your go to colours or patterns?

Until next time,
Love Steph

*I do not own any of these pictures. All pictures are from my pinterest, except the one of my actual nails. All pictures and names mentioned have links embedded to show original content*

IMATS Toronto ’16: Was it worth going??

*WARNING: LONG READ*
** SPOILER ALERT: Scroll down to cheat and see what products I picked up hehe**

IMATS Toronto was here at the Metro Toronto Convention center last weekend and girl was it ever a zoo! Now for those who do not know what IMATS is, it is the International Make-up Artist Trade Show. It’s basically a giant make up convention for all beauty babes to come together and share the love of make-up by purchasing some of their fave brands and checking out professional artists. One characteristic is that it only travels to London, Vancouver, Toronto, Sydney, LA and New York. I’ve been wanting to go for the past few years but never did and this year I said screw it I am going. I was supposed to go with one of my close girlfriends but when she went to go by her ticket, the day I was going was sold out. So SOLO adventures for Steph it was. If you would like to continue to hear how the show was then grab a drink & a snack, get comfy and lets gooooo….!

Still super excited the day of I woke up early and put the best full face of makeup on I could possibly do and I was off. Mike dropped me off at the subway because no way was I going to drive downtown on a Saturday (all you Torontonians out there…you feel me). When I arrived at the convention center, all I had to do was show my ticket, receive my wrist band and I was in. After having a venti Caramel Machiatto in me, I was prepared to do this….then I saw all of the people! TONS!!! EVERYWHERE!! Now I knew it was going to be busy but 11 am and there were massive lines for basically every booth going. Taking deep breaths I managed to locate the reason I came.. MORPHE…I thought I would suck up the wait…its worth it right? No crazy shipping price.. no taxes…. until I saw how long the line up was, and were told that it was going to be a 3 hour wait. I felt so overwhelmed and defeated, I called Mike thinking that its I’m done throwing the white towel in. But I decided to walk around a little and check out the places that didn’t have lines before going home. My mood instantly changed (still overwhelmed, just not defeated) got into my groove and I picked up some things.

 (This was only half of the line for Morphe)
I am pleased with the items I picked up as I would not have thought to order them online although I have admired them. My over all impression of IMATS was it is a cool experience, but without a fellow buddy to go with it can become overwhelming quickly. At least with a friend you can tackle things together as well as switch off during line waits. As for benefits there are not many perks besides no taxes or no shipping costs. UNLESS you are a pro card holder, then there were special booths and discounts dedicated to just them. *I must say, ordering online is so much easier…darn them shipping fees though*

Some vendors included: Kat Von D, Limecrime, Benefit Cosmetics, MAC Pro, Morphe, NYX Cosmetics, NARS, Make Up Forever and Velour Lashes. (See why there were so many lines).

For those thinking of attending next year, here’s a couple of recommendations:
1) Have a friend join you (for reasons stated previously)
2) Rise & Shine…get there first thing when it’s just opened to avoid long waits and first serve
3). Save or Budget money out…going in with a list of desired product or prepped budget. There’s lots of beautiful things and money will go quickly so if you are savy or watching what you spend this is a major tip for you.
4) Pack light… its gets hot quickly in venues with many people, avoid heavy jackets if possible & Bring Cash…..you will get checked out faster than those with card payments.

I hope you enjoyed my IMATs story…the ride home on the subway is a whole different chapter (Typical subway crazies). If you attended this year I would love to hear your opinion of it. What did you pick up?

Scroll down after this blurb to see what I managed to pick up from my trip.
Until next time,
Love Steph xo

Drugstore Lash Tinting..Yay or Nay?

All my fellow blondes will agree with me on this one….Mascara and brow products are a natural blondes best friend. Looking like you have no eyelashes or eyebrows due to the hairs being so light is really not fun at all. So naturally when I saw Rimmel London‘s new Volume and Last tinting mascara I was excited. I’ve been approached before by many saying I should try lash tinting but I am not to sure if I want to commit, or to the price as well. So for my anxious self a lash tinting mascara was the perfect thing to try, plus it was on sale (why not, its screaming try me)! I purchased this from Shoppers Drugmart, which it should be available at all drugstores and Walmarts.

Let’s dig into some information about the mascara shall we, its by Rimmel London and its called the Wonder’lash Volume Colourist Mascara. It is formulated with a last tint complex that is supposed to make your bare lashes darker (tinted) after 2 weeks of daily use. The brush is designed to wrap each lash with blacker than black pigments to make them fuller and darker.

What’s great? The volume concept of the formula is what I like the most. I noticed a difference is length and fullness when wearing the mascara compared to bare or with another brand on. It is a build-able product as well, you can put on multiple coats without it becoming clumpy.

What’s NOT great? The Tinting. The whole purpose of this mascara was to make a noticeable difference in the colour of your bare lashes and I noticed nothing. I was dedicated to wearing this mascara every day and not mixing it with any other product to make sure I was not tampering with results. I did it for the 2 weeks as they said, and noticed no change so I continued wearing for another 3 weeks and nothing.  I knew there was not going to be a significant difference as to if you were to professionally get them done, but I did have some hopes that I would notice something.

Repurchase?  I will NOT be re purchasing again. Using it up for the volume and then on to the next one.

Has anyone else tried this mascara out? If so what were the results like for you? Do you enjoy this product? Have you done actual lash tinting before? Let me know in the comments below!!

Until next time,

Steph xo

Here are the before and after pictures of my lashes, so you can see if you notice any difference.

Sweet treats with IPSY August!

I DID IT! I caved and signed up for my first ever beauty subscription and I am unbelievably excited. It was soo hard to figure out what one to try as there is such a wide range of ones to check out for beauty, fitness and lifestyle. I went with IPSY! With the cute decorative themed bags, wide range of products and affordable price this was the pick for me! If you don’t know anything about IPSY it starts off with a series of questions to see what your type of style is, as well as what type of products are your go to’s. Each bag is designed for that person, so not everyone will get exactly the same products, but a couple are staples for that month. There is also a theme for each month with a cute inspired travel makeup bag.

The theme for August is “Sugar Highness”. The bag is super cute and has a smooth texture, it reminds me of mermaids with the auqa green colours. I love mermaids, they are my spirt sister. We get 5 samples, some items they can be full-sized, and others are deluxe samples. Now let’s get onto the products!!!!

 

1. Trust Found Beauty Lipgasm liquid lip in shade “K, Bye”. I have never heard of this brand yet but what I like so far is that they are vegan and cruelty free, with the logos on the back of the package. A huge point in my books (I’ve been trying to be more cautious on wether or not the products I am buying are cruelty free). The colour is a browny-mauve colour, a beautiful everyday use colour. A great addition to my collection as most of my colours are pink. It’s not a matte lip, but more of a pigmented lip gloss. No fragrance to it, but I am excited to try it out and see what it is like.

   
   

2. Formula X mini nail polish in the shade “Dollparts”. It’s a pale natural pink, very soft and muted. It would need multiple coats to build up more colour. Not a shade for me as I am more of a bright nails lover, but still very feminine and cute. 
   
3. NYX Born to glow Liquild Illuminator in “Sunbeam”. This is just… ugh!! A good ugh!!. This was what I was most excited to find in my bag. I would say it is a deluxe sample with 13 mL, and who doesn’t love a good highlight! It’s a liquid cream based highlighter that is easy to blend with a finger and probably even more of a dream to blend with a beauty blender. Its a beautiful pinkish white shimmer, that could maybe dare I say be a dupe for Benefits High Beam?? At a way more affordable price you can’t that! I cannot wait to play around with this and make my face glow to the point it looks like angels are laying on my cheek bones!!! This would be perfect aid for any strobing techniques.

   
   

4. Dr.G Brightening peeling gel.This is a Korean based skin care product, which Korean skin care is raved about in the beauty world. They generally have the best products for wrinkles, bright skin, anti-aging and acne free. Basically their faces look like they haven’t aged a day over 15 and their skin feels like a baby’s bum. I WANT THAT!!! Now don’t get confused this isn’t one of those gels you put on leave then peel it off like a strip. With this product you massage the gel in circular motions onto dry skin, after you rinse your face thoroughly with water. The purpose of this gel is to instantly brighten the skin and eliminate dead skin cells with the vitamin E gel.

   
   

5. Symphony Beauty Makeup cleaning wipes. These makeup wipes are to moisturise the face while cleaning and brightening the skin. The package comes with 10 wipes that are acceptable for all skin types. It is infused with cucumber and aloe vera to leave the skin feeling soothed and refreshed. I don’t know about you but there is no better feeling then taking a nice cool wipe and putting it over your eyes. Whether it is just to cool them down if they are a tad puffy or to wipe of makeup. literally the BEST feeling. These wipes are paraban, sulphate, alcohol and cruelty free!! Going to be great to throw these in my purse for on the go or travelling, can never go wrong with a refreshing wipe.

   

Not too bad for this month’s products I am excited to receive next months to see the goodies but sadly that will mean that summer is over! NOOO!!!

Are there any great beauty subscriptions that you think are worth a try? Or if you are subscribed to IPSY did you get any different products then me? Let me know!!!

Until next time,
Steph xo

Fri-unday Favourites

Okay now this technically should have been up on Friday as it is Friday’s Favourite five, but something called work (ungodly thing) decided to be incredibly rude and get in the way. Can you believe that?? (if only we could all win the lottery and just chill together in a big pool with an endless about of fun floaties). Nothing will stop this going up even though it’s now on Sunday instead of Friday… but let’s dig down into this past weeks YES-es.

1. Coconut Lime Breeze Fine Fragrance Mist from Bath & Body Works $15 CAD

   Now.. a small disclaimer this fragrance has now been discontinued and only makes an appearance for their semi-annual sales in January and June, sometimes. *tear, tear* Let’s have a moment for me since this is my absolute fave and now I can’t get it!!! Don’t you worry your pretty head…I have a stash. Here in Toronto we are currently experiencing an extreme heat wave. Heat…I love… the humidity index of 79% to where the air is thick and your lungs can’t work…not so much. What I have found is that fresh fragrances that have fruit, citrus or clean notes will make you feel refreshed and cool. Scent and feelings correspond with one another…such as vanilla or amber for a warm cuddly fragrance, Jasmine or musk for more of a flirtatious feel. Thus during the summer I stay away from heavy EDT’s or expensive perfumes and opt out for a refreshing body spray where it is lighter. TIP: Place your body spray in the fridge or freezer for a few minutes when you go to spray it on you, the liquid will be cool and act as a cooling mist for your scorching skin. It works wonders!

   

2. Mediterranean Pasta from Aroma (approx $7)

   You may be thinking that this is some type of pasta dish. WRONG  my friends. It is the amazing duo of salad….and pasta. Yes…pasta and lettuce. You just simply can not beat the combo, mainly because I am a large lover of pasta. Its a simple arugula salad with cherry tomatoes, fresh feta, olives and red onion rings. In that they throw in warm fusilli pasta that has a light oil based coating with spices. A small container of an oil/vinaigrette mixture is given to add on top. It is delish and tricks you into thinking that eating carbs is healthy.

   

3. Aromatherapy Sleep Night Time Tea Body Lotion (Bath & Body Works) $14.5o CAD

   Yes another BBW product but I just had too. Why did you have to Steph, you ask?! Because….Night Time Tea is my ALLLL TIMEEEE favourite fragrance in body lotion. They discontinued it around 4 years ago and they just brought it back as a limited edition for the fall time. I screamed slightly when I saw it came back, some people may have judged but I do not care, just enjoy my excitement. This fragrance is a combination of orange blossom and sandalwood. Its a soft, pretty, just amazing fragrance. Its that fragrance you want to keep smelling over and over, comforts you and pulls you away from everything. If you are not familiar with the Aromatherapy line from BBW, its made up of 100% essential oils and consists of 4 categories each designed with certain fragrance notes that are to target those specific moods/feelings. Stress Relief (Eucalyptus), Sleep (Lavander), Energy (Orange), and Sensual (Jasmine, Blackcurrent). There is multi range of products from bath, to scrub, to body, to even candles.

   

4. Benefit’s Goof Proof eyebrow pencil $30 CAD

   I purchased this around 2 weeks ago give or take but it wasn’t until this week that I was using it consistently. Normally my go to eyebrow product is Anastasia dip brow pomade, but I found it too harsh for when I wanted a subtle make up look or when I only wanted to wear a bare face to work. I picked up the goof proof eyebrow pencil as it gives you the most natural fill in with out the colour being too harsh. I use the shade #1 which is their light/blonde shade. What I like the most about this pencil is the shape of the actual product tip, its in the shape of a diamond which allows you to create that sharp line while being able to have a full fill in. The other end has a spooly brush attached so you are able to brush the product through your hairs lessening or evening the pencil. It’s a super easy product to work with living up to the name goof proof.  This looks great on the days where you just want to wear a BB cream, mascara and make it look like you own a set of eyebrows (welcome to a blonde girls life).

5. The Chainsmokers and Don Diablo

   For the music portion of the favourites I have 2 songs this week that have had the replay button virtually abused and harassed. I am still coming off a Veld high, and currently experiencing slight withdrawals after seeing the Chainsmokers and Steve Aoki. Both closed their sets at Veld music fest in Toronto with new hit tracks that they were just releasing.
   Closer by The Chainsmokers feat. Halsey
   
   I love that this song features Andrew’s vocals who is one of the djs from this dynamic duo. It’s a song he wrote about his ex-girlfriend that he now regrets but this catchy cute song has quickly risen to the top charts of iTunes in Canada.

   What We Started (Feat. BullySongs) by Don Diablo, Steve Aoki, Lush & Simon
   
   It is such an upbeat, pump up make you feel good and ready to go out and take on the world song. If you give it a listen you will know exactly what I mean. It is far from any typical dance or EDM tracks, it is more slow paced with the lyrics then picks it up when it wants you to know you can basically achieve what you want and don’t let anyone stop you.

   Well folks that’s it for the favourites this week, hope this got you to listen or want to indulge some how. What spiked your interest this week? Would love to know.

   Until next time,
   Steph xo

Lush Haul

So I wandered into Lush the other day and oh boy is it ever a dangerous store (basically I want everything). Nonetheless we needed bath bombs, we were down to the last one and that just simply can’t happen. So I sucked it up and bought some bath bombs…and okay maybe a couple other things. Told you dangerous…I cringed at my total but COMPLETELY worth it. Lush is becoming one of my favorite stores quite quickly, what I love the most about it is that they’re completely vegan and fighting animal testing. They are so proactive towards fighting and supporting great causes that it is very heart warming. If you shop on their website they have every single ingredient listed, which when reading you are actually able to understand what each one is. Instead of going huh? That goes on our body?

I decided to share my haul with you guys in case you want to try something new for your bath or curious to see what caught my attention. Let’s get into it shall we?!!

1. Frozen Bath Bomb $8.95 CAD

   Let it go (obviously it had to start like this…accept it) in the bath with this fun and icy bath bomb. With the frosty blue and icy colors it will sure to give you a frost nip in warm water. The reason why I picked this one is that it contains grapefruit oil and I love grapefruits the citrus notes are absolutely amazing. It also has neroli oil and rose oil to give a nice relaxing and luxurious feel.

   

2. Sex Bomb $6.75 CAD

   This is your typical must try, famous, everyone and their mother has tried bath bomb. Yes..yes… I am only trying it out now.. but better late than never am I right??! This one is perfect if you are having a romantic night with your significant other or want to have the perfect “me” moment in the tub. With Jasmine, sage and ylang ylang it creates the aphrodisiac bomb of the bath bomb world. It sets the mood (if you know what I mean), and warms the muscles up. What’s nice about this one is that it contains soya milk which leaves your bath silk soft.

   

3. Lava Lamp $7.95 CAD

   Take a psychedelic trip with this one with a bright orange base and purple cocoa orbs to create a groovy swirl. Now I definitely remember having a lava lamp when I was younger and it had red lava so when I saw this I was like Uh YES..It’s coming home with me. Done. This one is a triple threat of citrus power with Sicilian mandarin, tangerine and orange flower. Nice and fresh

   

4. The Experimenter $8.95 CAD

   Alright so before this one I tried the intergalactic and it was the funnest/ prettiest bath I have ever seen. With colourful swirls, sparkles and a dark blue finished water to look like you are sitting in outer space. So when I noticed that this had a similar concept, my first thought was yes trying this out. It has crackling popping candy in it to create a fun start to the bath. To go along with the candy, it has the sweet candy smell made with fair trade vanilla and tonka absolute.

   

5. Ocean Salt Face/Body Scrub $21.95 CAD

   I first heard of this scrub from Mike’s sister, when she had it in the bathroom and went on about how she loved it. After smelling it and feeling the texture, it was a product that immediately went on to my wish list. So this time I bit the bullet and bought it. Now it is on the pricier side of scrubs starting at $21.95 for the smaller pot, but its the ingredients that makes it worth it. Jammed pack with a little bit of something for everything. If anyone has gone on vacation they know what wonders the sea water does for them. Sea salt instantly makes the body feel better and softer. Ocean salt is vodka & lime infused to brighten the complexion, and generated from fresh avocados & coconut to hydrate the skin. This scrub can be used for both the body as well as the face.

   

6. Mask of Magnaminty $25.95 CAD (125g)

   This is a repurchase for me, for like I think going on the 3rd time. It is and I do not joke the HOLY GRAIL of all face masks and my all time favourite product. You just can’t go wrong with it. I feel like this is the ultimate face masks that is perfect for all skin types, theres something for each one in it. Now there is two different formulas both equally the same although one is self-preserving and the other is not. You get a longer shelf time with the self-preserving formula and the best thing is that there is no additives in it. Basically the formula gets rebalance so there is no need to add any synthetic preservatives because it does it on its own! With this mask my face feels so clean and smooth. What I like the most is that the China clay and peppermint get that deep action when sitting on your skin to pull out all the dirt from your pores. With the peppermint it leaves your skin very refreshed. The granulated texture is created by aduki beans which acts as a exfoliant for any dry flaky skin. Last main component is vanilla absolute and honey, to calm and smooth the skin. This is basically a 2 in one, so I would not recommend using a face scrub or any rough cleansers the same day just to prevent your skin from becoming irritated.

Well that’s my lush haul hope you enjoyed it! If there are any bath bombs or other products that you love feel free to comment below for me to give them a check out. I always love trying other things that people rave about!!

Until next time xo
Steph

 

The First: “Friday’s Favourite Five”

Decided I’m going to do a segment called Friday’s Favourite Five, where yes you guessed it I tell you lucky friends what my five favourite items where during the week.(wow, I’m so original…haha) Most likely there will not be a specific category of item as I am all over the place, so look to see things like food, drinks, make up, songs…or maybe places who knows!! Now it will be my own personal struggle to not include ice cream every week…because let’s have a serious moment….that is just a LIFE necessity. So without further due, let’s see what I was liking this week shall we.

1. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child ($39.99 CAD)

   Now if you didn’t grow up with the Harry Potter series…What type of childhood did you have? This has got to be one of the most anticipated books. Me being the HP geek that I am raced over to pre-order it when I heard the news. This weekend the book was launched and I got my hot clammy hands on my copy. I started my wonderful relationship with this book by sitting in the walk-in doctors office for 2 hours head deep into the pages. Needless to say I managed to get some good reading in. In all I am loving the book so far, and the fact that it’s a script makes it so different and unique to the other books. All I can recommend is STAY AWAY FROM SPOILERS!!!!. (Tip: Check your local Wal-Mart or chapters, most stores are currently offering 40% off book cover price)

   

2. Sephora’s Liquid long-lasting eyeliner in #13 Fancy Blue ($15 CAD)

   This past long weekend in Toronto was VELD Music fest a two day music festival where some of the word’s biggest DJs come to perform. Now these festivals do not fall short of flower bras, gems glued onto the face, beaded bracelets, little clothing for those scandalous ravers and bright fun makeup. I decided to go in on the fun with a nice pop of colour for the eyes with this cobalt blue eyeliner. Here is how I styled it for each day, one as a main focus and the other a simple accent. I also used in on my BF’s sisters makeup for day 2 and she had tons of girls coming up and complimenting it

   
   
   

3. Tea with lemons slices

   I think it is a safe assumption to say that having lemon slices in any type of tea is very underrated. It could be my sick tendencies of wanting to nurse this hella annoying cough away but it is absolutely deeeeliiiissshh. The fresh citrus slices and I nice punch and kick to the flavour of your tea. I tried it in a green tea with honey to sooth my throat, as well as in a black orange pekoe tea cold with honey as sweetener (basically a makeshift iced tea)

4. AKON

   I have always been a fan of Akon ever since back in the days, all of his hits and collabs are always such catchy tunes. It’s been said that Akon is making a come back and releasing 4 albums (now don’t quote me here) in different genres. Well Hypnotized, Stick Around and Heatwave have been stuck in my head and on repeat basically everyday. With the catchy cute lyrics about love, and the tropical beats it gets you dancing around your room like a little girl again. Here are the links to give them a listen for yourself..I highly recommend it!!!
   Stick Around: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgRpki59xOs
   Hypnotized: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxG8KDWCU3w
   Heatwave: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kx5khPvVdTs

5. Anastasia Beverly Hills liquid Lipstick in shade “CARINA” ($26 CAD)

   Soooo I need more shades of this liquid lipstick in my life. First of all it is not messy when applying it to the lip with the wand. Secondly, what I like most is the formula it’s so creamy and non drying to the lips. Unlike most matte lipsticks or liquid ones where you have flaking or dry lips, this one stays smooth the whole time. Now when it comes to reapplying: I managed to get through eating pasta, drinking wine, and multiple smooches before I realized a bit of separation in the normal areas of the lip (your corners, and middle of the pout where both lips meet). In all it is one of the best liquid lips I have tried and will be eyeing some new shades to add to my collection.

   

   
   Until next time…xo

Ca-pooh-cino

 I’ve always been fascinated with the espresso & latte art that is done at some of those cute cafes. It’s amazing how they are able to create a design out of just the milk foam on the top of your drink. Here I was thinking I wouldn’t be able to enjoy one without going on a European adventure, until I came across the most adorable cafe ever. It’s called the Himalayan Java House located on Younge Street in Toronto. The atmosphere is cozy and tranquil, with only a few spots able to sit and comfy chairs. The Java house offers some quick lunch options that are nice and light to compliment your drink choice. There is a range of warm and cold beverage choices for those who are unsure or not into coffee. What makes this cafe stand out from all of the others out there is the UNBELIEVABLE foam art that they put on your lattes or cappuccinos. Basically you choose your drink and if you don’t state you want a picture they will do a classic little design such as small flowers. If you have a picture of something you want simply just show them or tell the barista what you would like to have and they will work their magic!!!!! It’s unbelievable how talented they are and what they can create in a small cup.  

 

Being the little kid that I am asked to have Winnie The Pooh created on my foam….toooo cute for words. I didn’t want to drink him, but I caved and the cappuccino was absolutely delish.

 

 

Mike is not a coffee fan at all, but he does enjoy green tea. He opted for an Iced Green Tea with lemonade…of course I stole a sip (or may two) it was super refreshing.

If you live around Toronto or want a nice day out I strongly suggest you check this cafe out! (I’ve included the link to their Insta so you can check out some of there creations, it’s worth the click!!!:  Instagram )

 

Its Been Awhile….

Have you ever struggled with trying to change a characteristic of yourself? Now I am not talking physically, more of a part of your personality that you wish you could fix. Well mine would be consistency. I can say that throughout the majority of my life I have always struggled with being consistent (in many aspects) and with self motivation. I can have all the motivation in the world for others and support there drives or aspirations but when comes to me it is non existent. My goal was to start a blog…and I achieved the creating part, but continuing with it I kinda failed at (see my consistency issues). I started to make up excuses as to why not to sit down at my computer and just go with the flow. Mike kept trying to motivate me “join me while I play my games, sit with me & work on your blog”… or “look at all the different posts you could have done by now”. Well you know what he is completely right (don’t tell him that). There’s so many things I could have shared or talked about…even if its having that moment of just getting things off my mind. Well……I am going to be committed to trying to change myself into the version of what I want to be. Instead of being that girl who looks at the things she wishes she could achieve, create or be…..I’m going to work hard at actually following through with them. Now of course when we try to better ourselves its hard but stay positive, look at realistic inspiration and make simple goals. I am going to start off with my commitment and goals here on the blog…. I am going to post at least once a week on here!!!! If I do more that’s awesome, but starting off with a smaller goal is more achievable.

Is there anything that you guys are trying to work on yourself? What helps to motivate you? Feel free to share any sayings or tips that helps you out! Nothing but positive vibes and support are here! 🙂 xo