Saturday, December 4, 2010

What I'm Loving... Mascara


My favourite thing to shop for, out of EVERYTHING there is to shop for, would absolutely have to be makeup. I love sitting in front of a mirror and trying different things out. Even walking past a Sephora gives me chills of happiness. I'm also some one that if I find something I like, I'll stick with it for a long time.

In terms of mascara, I have a few that I swear by. Here's my list:

1) BADgal Lash Mascara, by Benefit Cosmetics
This is amazing for when you are going out and you want a dramatic lash. It definitely has one of the largest wands I have seen on a mascara but it make your lashes go on for miles. I tend to rub my eyes a lot and of course it does smudge quite a bit but nonetheless, an fabulous mascara.

2) Lash Activator, by Cargo Cosmetics
I was actually given this mascara to me to try by a friend and I can't get enough out of it. It has specific ingredients that help make your lashes appear thicker and prevent them from falling out. I have to admit that I actually do notice the difference and my lashes DO appear thicker. It's also one of my favourites because I love the small wand. It makes it easy to apply and there's limited clumping.
3) LashBlast, by Covergirl
This mascara is easily recognized by it's bright orange tube but it's also an amazing mascara. Even though it's a drugstore brand, there's something about it that makes it better than some designer brands. I was skeptical about the shape of the wand at first but it makes your lashes look full yet natural. LashBlast would have to be my favourite everyday mascara.

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

What I'm Loving... Nars Cosmetics

Nars is definitely one of my favourite makeup brands. I find that their makeup tends to be strongly pigmented and the colours are so much fun! Nars is famous for their "orgasm" blush and their other products with scandalous names.
My favourite product would be the "deep throat" blush... I know, not very settle. BUT it's a peachy-pink blush with some golden shimmer within it. This blush I would say is perfect for almost any skin colour. It's not too strong but it makes enough of a statement so that it's still fun!

For last minute gift ideas, makeup is always smart!!!!!!! .... mind you this is advice coming from an average teenage girl :)

Christmas Wish List Item #1

As I mentioned in my last post, I went to New York this past weekend. Before I went, a friend told me I had to visit the Kate Spade store. Of course we went and I was amazed! This is definitely a new obsession. We don't have any Kate Spade stores in Canada and her website doesn't even ship here. SO UPSETTING.

For a while now I've been wanting to get a new perfume. I love the ones I have now but I wanted to add something to my collection, to make it more exciting. Anyways, we were in the Kate Spade store and I picked up her perfume "Twirl." I cannot stop thinking about it! I couldn't buy it because I wasn't checking any luggage and I obviously wouldn't be able to bring a bottle of liquid perfume on the plane with me... so now Twirl is at the top of my Christmas list! It's a floral fragrance (my favourite kind) but it also has some fruity tones.
On the Kate Spade website the description of it is: "pink watermelon mingles with blackberry and red currant which is enhanced with a heart of fresh flowers including orange blossom, star jasmine, tiare flower and sweet magnolia. It's finished with luminous musks and a touch of french macaron." Even the description makes me smile!

If you're looking for a new fragrance to try, I highly recommend this one. It's fun, flirty, and of course girly!

$80 for 3.4 oz
http://www.katespade.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4383391&cp=1855193.4357924

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

New Purchase!

This weekend I was lucky enough to go to the US to shop this past weekend. The sales were amazing! I spent way too much Bloomingdales, I think it was damaging to my health.... and my bank account.

The favourite purchase of the weekend would definitely be my Michael Kors Charlton Demi Shoulder Bag. I've been eyeing up the purse for a little bit less than I year now so when I saw the sales at Bloomingdales, I couldn't say no. I got it in gunmetal which I thought was the most practical and fun. It's also the perfect size! It has just enough room for my phone, a credit card, and even a camera. Definitely a 10/10 in my opinion!
MICHAEL Michael Kors Charlton Demi Shoulder Bag: $128

http://www.michaelkors.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod10150005&eItemId=prod9130012&cmCat=search&searchType=MAIN&parentId=&icid=&rte=%252Fsearch.jhtml%253FN%253D0%2526Ntt%253Dcharlton%2526_requestid%253D39541