FOTD | 11.30.13

Hey loves, just wanted to share with you the makeup I wore to work today. I kept it super simple with a dark vampy lip. This look is definitely turning into one of my favorites and I can`t wait to transform it for the Holiday season. 

   

Face: 

Makeup Forever HD Foundation in 0 

Smashbox Camera Ready CC Cream in Dark 

MAC MSF Natural in Dark 

MAC Solar Riche Bronzing Powder - contour 

NYX Mocha Powder Blush 

Eyes: 

*Anastasia Bold & Beautiful Kit - brows 

Urban Decay Greed Eye Shadow Primer Potion 

Kat Von D Tattoo Liner

Quo #806 Lash 

*Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara - top & bottom lashes 

Lips: 

MAC Night Violet Mattene Lipstick

I`m super excited for the Holiday`s so I can`t glam up my makeup looks. What are you favorite looks for this season? 

Disclaimer: Items were purchased by me or given to my as gifts for my own personal use. The items marked with (*) were received as gratis from work.

Weightloss | Week 1 & 2

Hey loves, this update is long over due. But I still wanted to tell you how everything is going. So my first week back at the gym I was able to loose a solid 2lbs; which is great. I only had a chance to go twice because of work. But when I did go I was able to put in a solid two hours of cardio. With me going back, I`m just starting with cardio until I get use to being back at the gym regularly. 

For my second week back at the gym I was only able to go once. I was a little disappointed because I wanted to stick with it. But the weather was horrible that week with snow storm warnings. Even though I wasn`t able to work out like I wanted to I was able to maintain the weight I loss and didn`t gain anything.

I`m super happy that I didn`t gain anything and with me being able to go back this week like I want to. I should be able to loose something this week as well. It doesn`t look like I will be adding yoga and Pilates to my routine yet. But I`m going to add some at home workouts and hopefully that will help me stay on track with my goals. Definitely will be back with another update very soon and tell you about my progress.

 

FOTD | 11.18.13

Hey loves, just wanted to share with you the makeup I wore to work today. I finally used the Maybelline EyeStudio Autumn Dream palette I picked up a few weeks ago. I used it completely for my look today and I loved it. Definitely going to try and create another look using this palette and hopefully film something as well.  

Face: 

MUFE HD Foundation Primer #0

*NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Amande - under eye & blemishes 

*NARS Sheer Glow Foundation in Tahoe 

MAC MSF Natural in Dark 

MAC All`s Good Beauty Powder Blush

Milani Luminoso Baked Blush - highlight

Eyes: 

*Anastasia Bold & Beautiful Kit - brows 

*Urban Decay Anti-Aging Eyeshadow Primer Potion 

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay In Place Shadow Creme in Blue Velvet - base

MAC Moleskin Shadow - transition

Maybelline Autumn Dream EyeStudio Quad - cream shadow: brow bone & tear duct, purple shadow: lower lash line, green shadow: crease, blue shadow: lid 

*Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara - top & bottom lashes 

 Lips: 

NYX Coffee Lip Pencil

MAC Spice Lipstick

*Buxom Sandy Full-On Lip Polish 

This look definitely would be great for a holiday party or event. Or even really nice for a night out with a love one. Hopefully next week I will have a tutorial featuring this palette. 

Disclaimer: Items were purchased by me or given to my as gifts for my own personal use. The items marked with (*) were received as gratis from work

NOTD | 11.17.18

Hey loves, just stopping by real quick with a new nail polish post. So yesterday was my first real day off in weeks and I completely enjoyed it. Spent the full day with my princess watching movies and cleaning; it was a fabulous day. At the end of the night I decided to treat myself to a manicure and pulled out this beautiful polish for the holiday season.

   

This manicure consisted of: 

Revlon ColorStay Gel-Smooth Base Coat

Essie Leading Lady 

Revlon ColorStay Gel-Shine Top Coat

I picked up Essie Leading Lady last year and this is my first time wearing it. But I`m definitely going to work it again for Christmas this year. What is your favourite polish for the holidays?

Weight Lose | Update

Hey loves, just wanted to pop in and share with you a quick update on my weight loss journey. When I first started I was doing great I has lost between 10-12lbs. But with work becoming busy and my other job needing me to work more shifts I`ve been slacking on a serious note. I honestly haven`t been to the gym in about 5 weeks I think now; and durning that time I`ve gained back about 8lbs. I`m not super happy about that but it`s a journey I`m trying to commit to.

With that being all said and done; today was my first day back to the gym and it was amazing. I just started off with cardio and I`m planning to do that only for the next couple of weeks. Once I get back into going to the gym regularly I`m going to we adding weights to my routine. 

Along with that I will be adding yoga and Zumba once a week to the mix. This time around I know exactly what days I will be going and it will always be the same from here on out as well. And I`m super pumped about it. Along with this set schedule, I have given myself a 3 month goal. By February I want to loose 25-30lbs; I`m going on my first vacation in about 4years. I`m currently weighing in at 158.3lbs and I think my goal is achievable. That means I have about 3 months to drop this extra weight I`m carrying around and it gives me a monthly goal I want to reach.

In addition to me starting over. I`m going to be updating you guys about every two weeks with my progress and let you know what`s helpings stay on track and what tools I`m using to help me get fit and toned as well. I would love to hear back from you guys if you have any awesome tips for me to try. As well if you`re a green smoothie drinker, I would love to her what you put in your smoothie.

FOTD | 11.12.13

Hey loves, just wanted to stop by and share with you another variation of the look I created yesterday. I deepened the eyes a bit and used a different blush and highlight combination. I also tried a different lip shade and I think it came out pretty nice. It`s still a very subtle makeup but still very on trend.

   

Face: 

Makeup Forever HD Foundation Primer

Smashbox HD Concealer in Dark - blemishes

*Hourglass Immaculate Foundation in Sable 

Milani Temptation Blush 

Milani Luminoso Baked Powder Blush - highlight 

Eyes: 

*Urban Decay Anti-Aging a Eyeshadow Primer Potion 

NYX Bronze Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencil - base 

MAC Moleskin Shadow - transition 

NYX Peach Shadow - lid 

MAC Espresso Shadow - crease & outer v 

MAC Sweetjoy Shadow - highlight 

 Kat Von D Tattoo Liner 

*Makeup Forever Smoky Extravagant Mascara - top lashes 

Lips: 

NYX Coffee Lip Pencil 

L`Oreal Bois De Rose Color Riche Lipstick 

I`m still loving this look and I will probably wear it again sometime this week. The most I would change to this look is blush and lip color. Can`t wait how bold I can turn this look. What`s your current Fall/Winter makeup are you constantly wearing?

Disclaimer: Items were purchased by me or given to my as gifts for my own personal use. The items marked with (*) were received as gratis from work.

FOTD | 11.11.13

Hey loves, just wanted to come thru and share with you the makeup I wore for Remembrance Day. I thought I would keep it very light and neutral and I really liked how it came out. Everything is super soft and subtle and it`s a great every day makeup look that anyone can pull off in my opinion.

Face: 

Makeup Forever HD Foundation Primer

*NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Amande - blemishes & under eye area 

*NARS Sheer Glow Foundation in Tahoe

MAC MSF Natural in Dark

Guerlain 05 Terracotta Bronzing Powder - contour 

Milani Luminoso Baked Powder Blush

Eyes: 

*Urban Decay Anti-Aging Eyeshadow Primer Potion 

MAC Groundwork Paint Pot - base 

MAC Moleskin Shadow - transition

NYX Peach Shadow - lid 

MAC Espresso Shadow - outer v

Kay Von D Tattoo Liner

*Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara - top lashes

Lips: 

NYX Coffee Lip Pencil

MAC Vivid Imagination Lipstick

MAC Sublime Shine Dazzleglass

I will definitely be recreating this look and filming a tutorial on it later this week. I definitely see this as a go to Fall/Winter makeup look: all you would need to do is change the lip color. And you would have a different look everyday.

Disclaimer: Items were purchased by me or given to my as gifts for my own personal use. The items marked with (*) were received as gratis from work.

Haul | Limited Edition Maybelline

Hey loves, just stopping by to share with you the items I picked up from Shoppers Drug Mart. I`ve been spending the last few weeks looking for Maybelline`s Fall collection but I couldn`t find it in a regular drugstore. But finally to my luck I was able up find the display at the Shoppers Drug Mart near my house. I only picked up the eyeshadow palettes because I needed to have them in my collection. The colors are 130 Autumn Dream and 140 Fall Temptation. I honestly can`t wait to use these are create some looks and tutorials to share with you guys. I was also lucky enough to find Essie nail polishes on sale for $3. I didn`t know which colors but I only ended up with two this time around. The ones I decided to go with were After School Boy Blazer and The Lace Is On. I`m currently wearing The Lace Is On and it`s featured in a previous post. But it`s definitely a great color for Winter and I`m happy added it to my collection.

   

Disclaimer: Items were purchased by me or given to my as gifts for my own personal use. The items marked with (*) were received as gratis from work.

FOTD | 11.08.13

Hey loves, just wanted to share with you the look I wore to work today; It`s featuring the Sephora Desert Sunset palette. Also I`ve been wanting to switch up the products that I`ve been using on a regular basis. I definitely want to try and start using products I haven`t used in ages and rediscover them.

 

Face:

*Korres Greek Yoghurt Nourishing Primer

*NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Amande - blemishes

*NARS Sheer Glow Foundation in Tahoe

MAC MSF Natural in Dark 

Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Powder in 05 - contour 

NYX Mocha Powder Blush 

*Too Faced Primed & Poreless Powder Skin Smoothing Priming Powder & Finishing Veil 

Eyes: 

*Anastasia Bold & Beautiful Kit - brows

*Urban Decay Anti-Aging Eyeshadow Primer Potion

MAC Moleskin Shadow - transition 

Sephora Wine Shadow - crease 

Sephora White Gold Shadow - lid & tear duct 

Sephora Must Have Shadow - outer v

Kat Von D Tattoo Liquid Liner 

*Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara

Lips: 

MAC Seductive Intent Mattene Lipstick 

I`m really loving the Sephora Desert Sunset palette. I`m definitely going to try and create a few more looks with this palette and hopefully get a chance to film a couple of tutorials as well. Have you ladies and gents had a chance to use this palette yet?

Disclaimer: Items were purchased by me or given to my as gifts for my own personal use. The items marked with (*) were received as gratis from work.

Haul | Sephora

Hey loves, just wanted to stop by and share with you somethings that I picked up from the Sephora Collection. I`m really starting to love the Sephora Collection products and I can`t wait to get my hands on it so I can try out more things. The first thing I picked up was the Desert Sunset Eyeshadow and Blush palette. I picked mine up on sale for $11 I believe. It was definitely a great but; it comes with 12 shadows, a blush and a bronzer. You can definitely create a lot of beautiful looks with it; from everyday to smokey eyes.

   

The next palette I picked up was the Black Magic. It`s the same size as the previous palette. It comes with another great selection of colors and none of them are a repeat from the other palette as well. The only difference is that this one comes with 2 blushes which is a plus for me.

   

Then I decided to pick up 2 of the Outrageous Prisma Chrome shadows. I previous only had two in my collection and I adore them. So once I saw these online I had to get the colors I already didn`t own. So I picked up Outrageous Metallic Bronze and Outrageous Metallic Grey.

 

The last two things I picked up were the Flirt-It Lash Duos. I honestly don`t need anymore lashes but these were on sale so I couldn`t pass them up.

 

I`m definitely going to work on creating looks using these items and featuring them here; as well as Instagram. So keep an eye out for those upcoming posts. 

 Disclaimer: Items were purchased by me or given to my as gifts for my own personal use. The items marked with (*) were received as gratis from work.

Love Affairs | October `13

Hey loves, just wanted to share with you the items I was loving for month. I`ve definitely been working on trying out new products and experimenting with different that I`m not use to at all. 

Skincare:

Jack Black Beard Lube

*Boscia Luminizing Black Mask

*Boscia Oil-Free Nightly Hydration

   

Face:

*Anastasia Bold & Beautiful Kit Bold Brows

*Korres Greek Yoghurt Nourishing Primer 

*Hourglass Immaculate Liquid Powder Foundation in Sable 

*Too Faced Primed & Poreless Powder

   

 

Eyes: 

Too Faced Glitter Glue Shadow Insurance

*Urban Decay Anti-Aging Primer Potion 

Sephora Outrageous Metallic Peach Prisma Chrome Shadow

MAC Espresso Shadow 

MAC Moleskin Shadow 

*Stila Indie Countless Color Pigments

*Stila Light Show Countless Color Pigments

*Stila Tie Dye Countless Color Pigments 

Maybelline Soft Black Line Express Eyeliner

*Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara 

*Make Up For Ever Smoky Extravagant Mascara

Tarte Eye Lash Curler

 

 

 

 

 Lips:

MAC Night Violet Mattene Lipstick 

MAC Black Fire Glimmerglass

MAC Rebel Lipstick

NYX Burgundy Lip Pencil

MAC Viva Glam Nicki Lipstick 

MAC Viva Glam Nicki Lipglass

NYX Dolly Pink Lip Pencil

   

 

 

I`ve started to work on reviews for a couple of these items. Hopefully I will get to start sharing them with you later this week. What were some of your favorite beauty products this past month?

Disclaimer: Items were purchased by me or given to my as gifts for my own personal use. The items marked with (*) were received as gratis from work.

NOTD | 11.05.13

Hey loves, just stopping by with a quick post. Last night I decided to paint my nails and I tried out one of my new polishes I recently picked up. It`s definitely a great color the upcoming holiday season.  

This manicure consisted of:

Revlon ColorStay Gel-Smooth Base Coat

Essie The Lace Is On 

Revlon ColorStay Gel-Shine Top Coat 

 What are you currently wearing on your nails? 

 Disclaimer: Items were purchased by me or given to my as gifts for my own personal use. The items marked with (*) were received as gratis from work.

FOTD | 11.01.13

Hey loves, just stopping to share you the makeup I wore to work today. I didn`t want to do a full face but i wanted to look put together and not over the top. It`s definitely a pretty and simple Fall makeup look.

 

Face: 

*Korres Greek Yoghurt Face Primer 

*NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Amande - under eye & blemishes

Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream in Dark 

MAC MSF Natural in Dark 

MAC Dirty Plum Blush 

Eyes: 

*Anastasia Bold & Beautiful Kit - brows

*Urban Decay Anti-Aging Eyeshadow Primer Potion 

MAC Moleskin Shadow - lid

MAC Espresso Shadow - outer v

Maybelline Line Expresso Eyeliner in Soft Black - smudged out on upper lash line 

*Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara 

Lips:

NYX Lip Pencil in Prune 

MAC Rebel Lipstick 

I`m really enjoying the subtle look of the eye makeup. But definitely want to recreate this look with some lashes for some drama.

Disclaimer: Items were purchased by me or given to my as gifts for my own personal use. The items marked with (*) were received as gratis from work.