I'm finally slowly catching up on the new(er) releases from the drugstores, one of which is the re-release of the Wet'nWild Megalast nail polishes. They've redesigned the bottle and stirred up some new shades. My favourite part? The brand new flat-wide brush which made even application on my right hand easy.
TOP: 202B "Break the Ice" BOTTOM: 211B "Club Havana"
I'll have swatches of these up when they go into rotation on my shelf but so far the formulation, brush and everything seem wonderful. I really hope that they will be releasing more colours soon!
The much raved about Essence Beauty brand has just hit the shelves here in Canada and I am so thrilled to have accidentally run into one of the first locations that just stocked them. I shop at drugstores very frequently and while limited edition and seasonal released always gets me pumped, the unveiling of an entire line is surely something to talk about.
If you talk to anyone about The Body Shop, I am certain that one of the products to pop up first is their famous body butters. They come in a large variety of flavours (err...flavours? scents? LOL) to suit your mood and different formulations for normal up to very dry skin. Now truth be told, they seem rather fancy and expensive for my day to day use so you can imagine my excitement when I was gifted a mini for the holidays.
The body butters by TBS comes in everything from flowers, fruits and even nuts with a total of 30 variations listed on their website. In fact, because of their cult following, the brand is constantly marketing new releases. However unless you are a dedicated fan of The Body Shop you might be wondering if these magical body creams are really worth their money...
These colourful bottles caught my eye in Walmart and I was thrilled to recognize them from a few Maybelline ads I had seen a month ago in my magazin. Although Maybelline has been releasing nail polish for years now (including limited edition shades) these stylish bottles are a completely new addition to their brand.
I won't spoil the fun by telling you the colours right now but I think it's worthwhile to mention that these were a mere $3 at Walmart, come in a bright and extensive shade range and in case you're still not convince....they are also 3Free.
I'm a little backlogged on my reviews but you will certainly be seeing these again.
...headed out downtown for the opening of the big show of the season at the Vancouver Art Gallery. Matisse was coming to town, along with Gauguin, Picasso and a few other old schoolers. What can I say, I'm an old-school kinda gal.
For this FOTD, I decided to whip out my cam and try to put together some "Quick Looks" again. These are my version of the "get ready with me" videos, super casual with minimal editing, nothing fancy at all however I thought it might be something fun to look back on even if it's just a way to document my own looks.
Click play to see how I got today's makeup look!
Skin
Clinique Clarifying Lotion
Aqualabel Toner
Aqualabel Lotion
Makeup
Sunkiller SPF50 Sunscreen Milk
MUFE Face & Body Foundation
Maybelline Bouncy blush "Peach Satin"
Maybelline Angelfit Powder
Garnier Skin Renew Concealer
MAC Paint pot "Groundwork"
DIOR Eyeshadow Trio
Revlon Colourstay liquid liner "Black"
Maybelline The Colossal mascara
Carmex lip balm
The show itself was brilliant, although Vancouver is a small place when it comes to hosting big shows they always try to bring something worthwhile during the summer, mainly for the tourists but we locals benefit too. What made this exhibition extra special was the fact that these works once belonged to a pair of sisters (Claribel and Etta Cone) who traveled the world learning and collecting art. And what a collection they acquired indeed! I was pleasantly surprised by the vast breadth of artists they patronized, in including modern masters like Cezanne, Picasso, Renoir and I even spotted a Delacroix.
Ahhhhhh....long lasting makeup, the fine line between comfort and commitment. I'm often scared away by these claims of kiss-proof, smudge-proof, sweat-proof, nothing-but-a-hurricane-can-remove-me type of makeup because quite frankly they sound extremely uncomfortable. My previous experience with long lasting lipstick came in the form of liquid "paint-on" formulas that dried like a layer on your skin which never felt completely comfortable irregardless of how much lip balm I applied over top.
The L'Oreal Infallible line has gained some wide popularity since it's launch and now includes a combination of face, lip and eye products. I've tried the Infallible lip gloss with great success (though I wasn't a fan of the scent) and decided it was reasonably safe to test out the lipstick.
Ooooooooo, look at what I've got to share with you today! I'm so smitten with this new addition to my makeup book collection that it now has a semi-permanent place on my table.
I first encountered "PONY" when I happened upon her makeup tutorials which she posts on her beauty blog and I was instantly in love with her feminine approach to makeup. Perhaps it can be said that like painters, makeup artists each have their own signature look and I think that certainly applies to PONY.
There is something delicate and approachable about PONY's methods which translates even the most dramatic smokey eye looks into something wearable for you and me.
Can you believe it? The June issue of LouLou is already here and while they usually skip over some of the more boring months (sorry May), the June issue means business. Full blown summer that is!
I've scanned a few pages to share with you...this issue features an addictive array of summer fashions along with a sneak peak at the new beauty items to hit the shelves. The whole mood and theme of June's edition just makes me want to dance. Let's dive in then shall we?
"...and now for something for something completely different..."
-Monty Python
Today I bring you the Ora-brush, yes ladies and gents this is the little tool that could, the seemly obscure yet wonderfully curious personal care object that has taken the inter-web by storm. This is probably the right time to insert that awfully silly bad breath commercial but I'll spare you the pain and just jump right into my review (though do feel free to watch it here).
In my adventures as a beauty and style blogger, it's only right that once in a while I try out something seemingly strange and completely out of the ordinary...hey, it's a responsibility that comes with the title of blogger. Ora-brush is essentially a tongue cleaner meant to be used as an add on to your daily oral routine. The purpose? To remove food and bacteria buildup on your tongue a place that you may not think about very often and which can lead to the dreaded....bad breath.
Burt's Bees is easily one of the most popular natural based beauty brands out there, with products ranging from skincare to haircare and a dabble in colour "makeup" (I use the term loosely) they have grown quite a following. One of their best selling products is their natural lip balm and although I've seen it in the purse of every single girl friend of mine, I loved my Carmex too much to notice. Rewind a few months back and I suddenly find myself with 5 Burt's Bee's products on my shelf...including three of their famous lip balms. What a great chance to do a review I thought!
One thing you'll notice immediately when you encounter Burt's Bees
product is their focus on natural and sustainable products. This means
using as any natural ingredients as possible (yes you can read the
ingredients list), saying no to animal testing (happy bunnies) and using
recyclable or post-consumer materials (good karma). In fact all three lip balms I have to share today are marked 100% natural. Their brand aesthetic is simplistic and you can spy their happy yellow packing from far down the skincare aisle.
Unless otherwise stated, all products featured are purchased by myself, I am not affiliated with any company nor am I being paid to talk about them. Items marked with a * were provided by PR for consideration and testing. For full details on my policy, please click the "disclaimer" tab at the top of the page.
