Wednesday, October 31, 2012

FOTD | 10.29.12

Hey ladies, just wanted to stop by and share with you the makeup I wore to work a few days ago. I finally got out of bed early this morning so that I could do a full face of makeup. Honestly, it wasn’t as hard as I thought it would be; wasn’t super tired like that I thought I would be. This means I should be able to post more of these this week and in the upcoming weeks as well. That day I wanted to try out one of my Maybelline Eyestudio Palettes that I haven’t even used before and I’m quite happy with how the look turned out today. I think once I get a new computer that I film a tutorial featuring it.
 
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Face:
MAC Oil Control Lotion
MAC Studio Moisture Tint SPF 15 in Deep Dark
SmashBox Halo to Go in Dark
MAC Refined Golden Bronzer – contour
MAC Early Morning Mineralize Blush
 
Eyes:
Maybelline Eyestudio Palette in Give Me Gold – cream color: lid; bronze color: crease; brown color: outer v
Urban Decay Foxy Shadow – highlight
MAC Blacktrack Fluidline
Benefit They’re Real Mascara – top & bottom lashes
 
Lips:
L’Oreal Colour Riche Balm SPF 15 in Rose Elixir

NOTD | 10.28.12

Hey ladies, just wanted to stop by to share with you what I’m currently wearing on my nails. Lately, I’ve been really enjoying the dark polishes but I decided to switch it up this time around. I didn’t want to go to bright but I still wanted some color in my life.
 
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This manicure consisted of:
Essie Ridge Filling Base Coat
OPI Call Me Gwen-Ever
Essie Set in Stones - accent nails
CND Super Shiney Top Coat
 
What are you currently wearing on your nails?

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Swag Shoppin | Mini Cupcakes

Hey ladies, just wanted to share with you the new items I picked up for baking this winter. I picked up some mini cupcake silicone moulds and I’m super excited for them. I found these ones at Winners for $2.99 each and I got 2 in the grey, a green and a purple. Honestly, these will be great for when we make a small batch of cupcakes for movie nights and fun little things like that. I can’t wait for her to see these because she’s beyond excited about getting her baking on.
 
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Sunday, October 28, 2012

Swag Shoppin | Bath & Body Works

Hey ladies, just wanted to share with you a recent purchase, maybe a month and a half ago, from Bath and Body Works. I walked in to check out the new fall candles; and to my surprise they had the 4oz candles on sale for 5 for $25. I usually don’t like there fall scents but I was able to find 5 that I liked.
 
They ones I went with were:
- Pineapple Mango -
 Lemon Citron
- Bonfire Maplewood
- Plum Wine Amber
- Cranberry Woods
 
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I can’t wait to start burning these in my house once it gets colder. Have you recently picked up any new candles from Bath and Body Works?

Saturday, October 27, 2012

Teeth Whitening | Day 1

Hey ladies, just wanted to share with you my experience with my at home teeth whitening. I recently picked up the Crest 3D White Strips and I wanted to share with you the change from Day 1 to Day 7. It should have been Day 10 but my princess somehow got into them and opened two packages. I wear them once a day for 30 minutes. Along with the strips I will be using the Crest 3D White Vivid toothpaste twice a day. This picture was taken the night before I started using the strips. I will be back on Day 7 to share with the final results and how well it worked out for me.
 
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Have you tried Crest 3D White Strips; what did you think of them?

Friday, October 26, 2012

FOTD | 10.25.12

Hey ladies, just wanted to share with you the makeup I wore out yesterday. I went out shopping to grab items from MAC’s latest collection and I decided it was a great day to wear red. I kept it really simple, just did some winged liner and some blush and pulled it all together with this lovely red lipstick. I always use to be scared of wearing red but now I own it and I’m loving it.
 
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Face:
MAC Oil Control Lotion
MAC Moisture Tint SPF 15 in Deep Dark
SmashBox Halo to Go in Dark
MAC Refined Golden – contour
MAC Stratus Mineralize Blush
 
Eyes:
MAC Blacktrack Fluidline
Urban Decay 24/7 Eye Liner in Zero – waterline
Benefit They're Real Mascara - top & bottom lashes
 
Lips:
MAC Red Racer

Swag Shoppin | Cupcakes

Hey ladies, I’m getting ready for those cold days. I recently picked up this 1001 cupcakes, cookies and baking book from Winners. I’m trying to get my hands on all different type of cooking and baking books for princess and myself. I decided that out of the selection they had this would be my best bet. I also picked up more silicone cupcake bake wear and these ones are shaped as hearts.
 
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012

NOTD | 10.21.12

Hey ladies, just wanted to share with you what I recently painted my nails to. Been enjoying wearing the dark almost black polishes lately and this is no different. I went with Essie No More Film and it’s one of my favourite Essie polishes. It looks blue in the bottle but it applies purple and boy is it beautiful on the nails.
 
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This manicure consisted of:
Essie Ridge Filling Base Coat
Essie No More Film
Essie Set in Stones Luxeffects – accent on ring fingers
CND Super Shiney Top Coat
 
What are you currently wearing on your nails?

Swag Shoppin | Drugstore Goodies

Hey ladies, just wanted to stop by and share with you my new shadows I recently picked up from Shoppers. They were having a weekend when select Maybelline Eye Studio products would be on sale for 50% off. Usually these products run anywhere between $9-14 in my area and with them being 50% off it was cheaper than going to Walmart. I decided to pick up 3 of the eye studio palettes:
 
- 55 Smokey Night
- 85 Gutsy Green
- 95 Coral Oasis
 
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I really love these palette they have such a great color range. I planning to do a series featuring these, and all the other ones I own, in tutorials in the near future. I also picked up Essie Mod Square for only $6, which is great.
 
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Tuesday, October 23, 2012

OOTD | 10.21.12

 
Hey ladies, just wanted to share with you the outfit I wore out yesterday while shopping. It's been snowing the last few days and I still wanted to be super cute but I didn't want to freeze at the same time.
Sweater - Vero Moda
Skirt - H&M
Tights - Chinese Laundry
Boots - Steve Madden
 
I'm such a huge fan of over-sized sweaters for Fall/Winter. Gives you a chance to be fashionable and super cozy at the same time. Hopefully I will post more OOTD's soon.

Monday, October 22, 2012

Swag Shoppin | Piggy Wiggy

Hey ladies, just stopping by with another cute haul. A few posts ago I share with you my new microwave cover and timer. I was lucky enough to find some more of these cute pig kitchen accessories. I picked up the bacon saver which will do me great; seeing princess and I just love bacon along with our breakfasts. Also I picked up the silicone spatula. This will come in handy with all the baking I have planned. I picked mine up from Winners but I’ve also seen them at Bed Bath and Beyond. There are a few more items I want to get from brand and hopefully I see them at Winners soon.
 
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Music Monday's: Walking - Mary Mary

Sunday, October 21, 2012

NOTD | 10.16.12

Hey ladies, just wanted to share with you what I’m currently wearing on my nails before I change them tonight. I haven’t had a chance to post it because I started a new and I’m super drained but that’s ok. I survived my first week and I’ve gotten into the motion of things. Anyways, I just wanted to wear something dark and I went and wore my Hunger Games polish from China Glaze. I love how it looks black but it really isn’t I really need to do a review on this soon because I love this polish.
 
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This manicure consisted of:
Essie Ridge Filling Base Coat
China Glaze Smoke and Ashes
Essie Set in Stones – accent fingers
CND Super Shiney Top Coat
 
Do you own any polishes from the Hunger Games collection?

Saturday, October 20, 2012

FOTD | 10.20.12

Hey ladies, just wanted to stop by and share with you the makeup I wore to work today. I kept it pretty simple seeing it started to snow and I didn’t want it running all over the place. I really like how it all came together and alot of people asked me what I did to create the look while I was working. I can’t wait till I get back into the swing of wearing makeup more regularly and hopefully that is soon.
 
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Face:
Smashbox HD Concealer in Dark – under eye area
MAC Moisture Tint SPF 15 in Deep Dark
Smashbox Halo to Go in Dark
MAC Refined Golden Bronzer – contour
MAC Early Morning Mineralize Blush
 
Eyes:
Urban Decay 24/7 Eye Liner in Zero – upper & lower lash line
Benefit They’re Real Mascara – top & bottom lashes
 
Lips:
NYX Lip Liner in Deep Purple
MAC Deeply Adored Lipstick

Swag Shoppin | DV by Dolce Vita

Hey ladies, just coming thru to share with you the great shoes I recently picked up. On another one of my Winners shopping trips I found these great DV by Dolce Vita shoes; well on separate trips. The first one I grabbed were the taupey-grey ones with the pink soles. Honestly, what made me want these shoes were the soles. I’ve seen some Steve Maddens that look like this in the same grey but they have a bright pink sole. As well I’ve been them in black with a blue sole. I think they will be great to wear in the Winter months when it’s not super cold and there isn’t much snow to give a hint of color to any outfit. The next pair are a blue suede oxford. The main reason I decided to grab these were because they reminded me of my grandpa and Billy Cosby. Just for that I needed them. I’m not sure how I’m going to style these yet but once I do I think it will look fabulous.
 
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Thursday, October 18, 2012

Swag Shoppin | Master Chef

Hey ladies, here is another small haul of things I picked up for those long winter months. I picked up some cooking utensils from Winners on clearance. I’ve been on this tip that I’m going to become a master chef and be the best cook possible, for those who don’t know I hate cooking but I love baking, and when I saw these I had to jump on them. They were each other $5 so I didn’t break the bank, which I love.
 
I picked up a:
- Rice spoon
- Sauce spoon
- Spaghetti server
- Cheese garter
- Potato peeler
 
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I think these will all come in super handy over the next few months and I can’t wait to start cooking.

Review Thursday | OPI Wooden Shoe Like To Know?

Hey ladies, I just wanted to come thru with another quick review on the OPI Wooden Shoe Like To Know? polish. This polish was released with the OPI Holland Collection. I picked up mine at Winners for $8; but you can find yours at a local salon: Chatters, Angles or Trade Secrets. Wooden Shoe Like To Know? is a very beautiful color. It’s like a milk chocolate brown with a red/gold shimmer. It is opaque in just two coats and it doesn’t apply streaky. It’s such a great color for Fall and it can also be worn into the deep Winter months. This will probably be one of my go to colors this upcoming season, when I’m not working on reviews. I would repurchase this polish if I ever ran out of it. I would definitely suggest you pick this color up if you’re looking for a great brown for this Fall/Winter season.
 
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Have you tried out Wooden Shoe Like To Know? yet? What’s your favourite color from the Holland Collection?

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Love Affairs | September '12

 
Hey Ladies, just wanted to stop by and share with you the items I was loving this past month.
Sorry I don't have a list down  below but I will have one for next month =)

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Swag Shoppin | MAC

Hey ladies, just stopping by to share with you a small MAC haul. A couple weeks ago I went to the Styleseeker event and got my makeup done. I originally purchased 2 lipsticks and a shadow but when I got home I realized I already had the shadow in my collection. So I went and exchanged it and ended up picking up another color as well. The first shadow I picked up was Deep Truth. It’s a beautiful deep blue and I’ve been wanting to get my hands on it ever since I got into wearing makeup but I’m always buying limited edition items that I just never got around to it. Then I picked up Sketch; it’s a deep plum color and I can’t wait to give it a try. This was another color that’s been on my list of shadows to get for a very long time. The best part of getting these shadows, is that I finally filled my first MAC palette and I’m pretty stoked. I probably will stop buying makeup for awhile, hopefully, and try to use everything I currently have.
 
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Monday, October 15, 2012

Bible Verse of the Day

Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.

Psalm 42:11 KJV

Music Monday's: No One Gonna Love You - Jennifer Husdon

Friday, October 12, 2012

Swag Shoppin | Oink Oink

Hey ladies, just wanted to share with you the super cute things I recently found at Winners. I’m always looking for cute and weird little items for the home and when I saw these I just had to get them. I picked up the Microwave Lid, which is a necessity. And I also grabbed the 60-minute timer. I need a timer because once it gets too cold to take my princess out regularly we will be cooking and baking in the nice comfort of our house. I’ve seen other items to go along with this company, they a ones with little cute chickens and cows. But so far the pig is my favorite.
 
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NOTD | 10.08.12

Hey ladies, just stopping by real quick to share with you what I'm currently wearing on my nails. I didn't get to chance to post this on Monday cause I've been sick all week but I wanted to share with you before I changed my polish tonight. On the days I did go to work I got a lot of compliments on this color and a lot of questions on what it was. I think it's such a beautiful color for fall/winter season and it would look great with many skin tones.
 
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This manicure consisted of:
Essie Ridge Filling Base Coat
OPI I'm Suzi & I'm a Chocoholic - 2 coats
CND Super Shiney Top Coat
 
What color are you currently wear on your nails?

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Swag Shoppin | CHI

Hey ladies, just wanted to share with you the new hair products I picked up from CHI. I picked up all of mine from Winners and I’m super excited I was able to get my hands on these items. I’ve always wanted to give these a try but they are a little too expensive for hair products in my opinion. But seeing I saw them for a good price I thought it was the perfect time to give them a try.
 
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The 3 products I picked up were:
- Shine Infusion
- Enviro Flex Hold Hair Spray
- Infra Treatment
 
I’ve used the Infra Treatment and Shine Infusion and I really enjoy them so far. Currently I would repurchase these items if I was able to find them again at Winners and maybe I would even get them at regular salon price.

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Swag Shoppin | Steve Madden

Hey ladies, I just wanted to stop by and share with you the new heels I picked up from Steve Madden. Lately, I’ve been shopping so much at Winners that I haven’t been able to post regularly about all the great finds I’ve found. I actually picked these up about in the middle of July, maybe early August. The first one I picked up was a nude peep-toe pump, which I love. I’ve worn it out once so far and they are super comfortable. The next is an almond toe suede black pump; I bought these to wear for my birthday. But as it got closer to the day, I realized with all the drinking I would be doing I didn’t want to crash and burn. So I opted out not to wear them. Still haven’t worn them yet but hopefully I wear them soon. They both were only $69.99 which is pretty good in books. I love shopping at Winners to find great deals on name brand shoes.
 
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Thursday, October 4, 2012

Review Thrusday | Essie Ridge Filling Base Coat

Hey ladies, I just wanted to come thru with a quick review on the Essie Ridge Filling Base Coat. I’ve been using this base coat for a few months now and I love it. I picked mine up from Winners for around $8; but you could find it in your local drug stores: Walmart or Shoppers. This product gives a great base to work with when you paint your nails. Since I started using it, I find that my nails aren’t staining as much as they use too. Yes, they still have that yellowish tint but near the nail beds were the new growth is I don’t have any. I would definitely repurchase this base coat once I run out. Also I would recommend it to you ladies if you are looking for a great base coat.
 
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Have you tried out the Essie Ridge Filling Base Coat yet? What are your thoughts on it?

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

NOTD | 10.02.12

Hey ladies, just wanted to stop by and share with you what I painted my nails last night. I recently picked up 2 new OPI polishes, still haven't posted about them yet, and I wanted to give one of them a try. I decided I would go with OPI Heart Throb. It's such a beautiful pink color and looks lovely against my skin tone. Keep your eye out for my thoughts on this polish in the upcoming weeks.
 
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This manicure consisted of:
Essie Ridge Filling Base Coat
OPI Heart Throb - 3 coats
CND Super Shiney Top Coat
 
I think this polish will become one of my favourite pink polishes to wear. What are you currently wearing on your nails? Do you have this polish in your collection?

Don't Leave Me - Blackstreet

NOTD | 09.25.12

Hey ladies, just wanted to share with you what I'm currently wearing on my nails. I haven't posted a NOTD in a couple of weeks now and that's due to the fact that I've been super busy with work and my princess. And I haven't even been wearing nail polish as well. I wanted to try out one of the new Essie polishes I recently picked up. I was super happy with the colour pay off and the staying power. I can't wait to wear it again; so I can do a proper review on it.
 
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This manicure consisted of:
Essie Ridge Filling Base Coat
Essie Mod Square - 2 coats
Zoya Maisie Polish - 1 coat
CND Super Shiney Top Out
 
I really like the effect that the Zoya Maisie polish gave to the look. Super sad that you can't tell how nice it looks together. What are you currently wearing on your nails?

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

FOTD | 09.28.12

Hey ladies, just wanted to share with you the look I wore to work last Friday. That day, I finally woke up with extra time to do a full face of makeup and I wanted to wear a bright red lipstick. I wanted the focus to be on my lips and loved how it turned out.
 
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Face:
Urban Decay De Slick Spray
MAC Studio Moisture Tint SPF 15 in Deep Dark
Smashbox Halo To Go in Dark
MAC Solar Riche Bronzer – contour
MAC Early Morning Mineralize Blush
 
Eyes:
Maybelline Define-a-Brow in Medium Brown
MAC Bisque Shadow – lid
MAC Tete-A-Tint Shadow – transition
MAC Brown Script Shadow – crease
MAC Typographic Shadow – outer v
MAC Dark Diversion Fluidline
Maybelline Great Lash Lots of Lashes Mascara
 
Lips:
NYX Lip Pencil in Deep Red
MAC Eden Rouge Mattene Lipstick

Monday, October 1, 2012

OOTD | 09.21.12

Hey ladies, just wanted to stop by and share with you the outfit I wore to the Mr Vegas concert a couple of weeks ago. If you don’t know Mr Vegas is a very popular dancehall/reggae artist and he’s been around for ages. I went with a bunch of my girls and we had an amazing time. It was one of the best shows to hit my city and honestly the place that held it was completely packed. One of the best nights of the year; hands down.
 
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Jean Vest – Forever21
Sheer Sleeveless Button Up – H&M
Tights – Active Basics
Bracelet – Forever21
Purse – Aldo
Boots – Steve Madden
 
 
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Oh and the best part was that I was even able to get a picture with him. It honestly, made the night perfect.

Music Monday's: Ride - Ciara ft Ludacris