Mar 31, 2011
Mar 28, 2011
Nails of The Day: China Glaze's First Mate & Joe's Matte Top Coat
China Glaze's beautiful creme blue in First Mate from their Anchors Away collection. Over top, I applied the Joe Matte Top Coat to eliminate the shine and make it unique (about $4, totally worth it). Try it out, it is amazing!!
Keep reading to see all the steps I took!
Mar 26, 2011
Nails of The Day: China Glaze's Bahamian Escape
The ultimate sky blue. It is flashy, exciting & trendy. Perfect for the arrival of summer!
Falsies Fail
Want to find out why I'm just not that into the mascara of the moment?
Update: Naked Palette
The much anticipated Naked Palette has finally arrived! Two days ago, on Thursday, I got woken up by the doorbell, ran up to the main floor and found a beautiful Sephora package on my porch. yay!!! So, I've tried it out two times, I still do not know how I feel about it. In a few weeks, I will do a review about it. Do I like it more than the Two Faced Natural Palette? I do not know yet. Come by in a couple of weeks and you will find out!
Mar 22, 2011
Mar 15, 2011
Naked Palette in Stock on Sephora!
No word can describe my excitement when I received my much anticipated e-mail from Sephora telling me that they were finally selling the Naked Palette online again for a limited time. My reaction? A few childish squeals & a close heart attack! Although the e-mail had been sent only a few hours before (9PM, E.T.) I had a fear that it would already be out of stock, because you know, EVERYONE wants the Naked Palette. Sadly, it is practically impossible for me to get the palette where I live. Yes I have a Sephora in the mall a few streets away from my house, but that Sephora does not carry many Urban Decay products. They have the infamous eye primers in the cash line, I recently saw some of their blushes, and during Christmas they had the 24/7 eyeliner set. I also saw their individual eye shadows once when I ran in to get something but was too much in a rush to actually take a look. When I went back a couple of days later, it was as if they had never been there. So as you can see, my local Sephora is not an option.
I had three options, first was to call a Sephora in Ottawa and get them to ship it to me. I called in early November, got put on a waiting list. At the end of the month I had a voicemail telling me I had 48 hours to call the store or I would lose the palette. That same day I had been in the hospital all day visiting a family member, and the following day he passed away, so the last thing I wanted was to buy makeup. I called again in December and have been on the waiting list since.
Second option was to order from Urban Decay. I put my email on the waiting list, after a while got a email telling me I was eligible to purchasing it since I was next on the waiting list. I was super excited, started the checkout, and guess what? Urban Decay does not ship to Canada. Woop-ti-doo.
Last but not least was the waitlist on Sephora.com. I have been on that waitlist for a year, waiting patiently. I heard about so many people just going on the site and it being available for a few minutes, I wondered why I was never notified but everyone was able to get it. Finally, today (technically yesterday), my day has come. And yours has too if you want the Naked Palette.
Go on the Sephora website, find the naked palette, if you are not too late, it should be in stock.
If ever that does not work, try the following link. It was in the email they sent me. Maybe they only give priority to wait list emails. But now you have the link:
Tell me if you were able to get it. Hope this helps!
Mar 13, 2011
Mar 8, 2011
12:39 PM
By lovely-nights
In: Accessories, Bath and Body Works, Bobbi Brown, China Glaze, Essie, Hair, Haul, l'Oreal, MAC, Maybelline, NYX, O.P.I
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By lovely-nights
In: Accessories, Bath and Body Works, Bobbi Brown, China Glaze, Essie, Hair, Haul, l'Oreal, MAC, Maybelline, NYX, O.P.I
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Haul: February
Here is a haul blog post for you girls! No, I am not crazy and bought all of this in one shopping trip, this is over one months purchases. Tell me what you think about the things I bought!
Bobby Brown: Pot Rouge for Lips and Cheeks
Cabo Coral
I always apply this with a coral powder blush over it to set it! Stays on all day and looks totally natural. Bought at Murale (the highend store of Shoppers Drug Mart)
MAC: Mineralize Skin Finish
Powder Pink
This is HUGE. Much bigger than a regular MSF! You have to see it to believe it! There is a bronzer (the middle) and two light shimmery shades (ideal for highlighting). One light shade is more on the pink side whereas the other is beige. Im pretty sure this was $48, and I bought both Wonder Woman products the day they were released (I was excited!!!). The packaging for this product is much better than the blush, feels like better quality.
China Glaze: Nail Lacquers
Flip Flop Fantasy, Light as Air, Sea Spray & High Hopes
I FINALLY FOUND CHINA GLAZE WHERE I LIVE. It was one of the highlights of my life. It was very overwhelming to pick colours but I finally decided on these four. Flip Flop Fantasy is a neon pink from last years summer collection. Light as air is a gray toned light purple. Sea Spray is a gray toned light blue from the Anchors Away collection (spring). Finally High Hopes is a coral red colour.
Maybelline: Dream Mousse Concealer
Light 2-3.5
I bought two more of these because I saw they disappeared from the Maybelline website, which made me freak out because I was scared it was discontinued (are they?). I love the mousse consistency and how it applies so naturally!
OPI: Nail Lacquers
Shatter & Senorita Rose-Alita
I FINALLY found a store without a sold out shatter! I loooove it, below there is an example of what it looks like on my nail. I also bought Senorita Rose-Alita because its a beautiful fuchsia colour with golden undertones
Maybelline: FIT Foundation
120
I've been obsessed with this foundation. It provides a flawless silky finish on my skin. I can hardly believe it is from the drugstore. I have one of the lightest shades because my skin is very light, yet not porcelain.
l'Oreal: Voluminous Million Lashes
Black
I adore this mascara and I have a review this on my previous post, check it out!
MoroccanOil: Oil Treatment for all hair
This is actually a sample size that I did not purchase but my friend gave to me! I absolutely adore this product. It make my hair so silky and gives it a non-greasy shine. I am going to buy the full size as soon as I run out.
Maybelline: Dream Matte Powder
Light 4-5.5
This is my second purchase of this powder. I LOVE this, and I heard it was comparable to Natural M.S.F from MAC. I buy a dark shade for my skin, but it totally works!!
Mevida: Cleansing Wipes
I buy these at Dollarama for $1.25. They are honestly the best wipes I have ever tried. No,I have never tried Mac wipes or any high end ones. I hope those are better than $1.25 ones, but I've tried practically all the drugstore ones (Neutrogena, Clean & Clear...) and these are much better. Whenever I buy these I buy like 10 packs of them because I can't imagine not loving these anymore!
Aldo: Purse
I found this was a cute twist to that classic Channel purse that has the same pattern. I've never been drawn to liking that Channel purse, I personally found it too tacky, but I fell in love with this one the moment I saw it. It is a Pinkish Beige colour, which is perfect coming into spring. Also, there is an adorable bow with a flower pattern. I also love the straps because within the chain you can find that same flower pattern! This will definitely be my go-to spring & summer purse!
Magazine Overload
Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, People Style Watch, ELLE Canada.
I do not usually buy this much magazines in a month. I automatically receive Cosmo and Elle because I am subscribed. I bought Marie-Claire because Miley was on the cover, and I bought People Style Watch because I love it!!
Bobby Brown: Pot Rouge for Lips and Cheeks
Cabo Coral
I always apply this with a coral powder blush over it to set it! Stays on all day and looks totally natural. Bought at Murale (the highend store of Shoppers Drug Mart)
NYX: Blush
Dusty RoseBeautiful mauve pink. Perfect for fall and winter. Very pigmented so be careful not to over apply. Purchased at Uniprix!
MAC: Powder Blush
Mighty Aphrodite
Part of the Wonder Woman collection. The paler colour is a beautiful light coral toned pink with shimmer, whereas the darker one is a very bright barbie-like pink. It is almost twice the size of a regular blush and retails for $32 in Canada! Recently, this is the only blush I've been using (over-top of the Bobbi Brown one). The packaging for the particular product is a bit child-toy ish but I do not buy the product for its packaging but for what is inside!
MAC: Mineralize Skin Finish
Powder Pink
This is HUGE. Much bigger than a regular MSF! You have to see it to believe it! There is a bronzer (the middle) and two light shimmery shades (ideal for highlighting). One light shade is more on the pink side whereas the other is beige. Im pretty sure this was $48, and I bought both Wonder Woman products the day they were released (I was excited!!!). The packaging for this product is much better than the blush, feels like better quality.
China Glaze: Nail Lacquers
Flip Flop Fantasy, Light as Air, Sea Spray & High Hopes
I FINALLY FOUND CHINA GLAZE WHERE I LIVE. It was one of the highlights of my life. It was very overwhelming to pick colours but I finally decided on these four. Flip Flop Fantasy is a neon pink from last years summer collection. Light as air is a gray toned light purple. Sea Spray is a gray toned light blue from the Anchors Away collection (spring). Finally High Hopes is a coral red colour.
Maybelline: Dream Mousse Concealer
Light 2-3.5
I bought two more of these because I saw they disappeared from the Maybelline website, which made me freak out because I was scared it was discontinued (are they?). I love the mousse consistency and how it applies so naturally!
OPI: Nail Lacquers
Shatter & Senorita Rose-Alita
I FINALLY found a store without a sold out shatter! I loooove it, below there is an example of what it looks like on my nail. I also bought Senorita Rose-Alita because its a beautiful fuchsia colour with golden undertones
Essie: Mini Nail Lacquer Set
Coat Azure, Nice is Nice, French Affair, Topless & Barefoot
This came in a set of four spring colours. All four colours are beautiful and 5ml each!My favorite is Coat Azure because it is the most unique blue, I am definitely purchasing the normal size!
Maybelline: FIT Foundation
120
I've been obsessed with this foundation. It provides a flawless silky finish on my skin. I can hardly believe it is from the drugstore. I have one of the lightest shades because my skin is very light, yet not porcelain.
l'Oreal: Voluminous Million Lashes
Black
I adore this mascara and I have a review this on my previous post, check it out!
MoroccanOil: Oil Treatment for all hair
This is actually a sample size that I did not purchase but my friend gave to me! I absolutely adore this product. It make my hair so silky and gives it a non-greasy shine. I am going to buy the full size as soon as I run out.
Maybelline: Dream Matte Powder
Light 4-5.5
This is my second purchase of this powder. I LOVE this, and I heard it was comparable to Natural M.S.F from MAC. I buy a dark shade for my skin, but it totally works!!
Mevida: Cleansing Wipes
I buy these at Dollarama for $1.25. They are honestly the best wipes I have ever tried. No,I have never tried Mac wipes or any high end ones. I hope those are better than $1.25 ones, but I've tried practically all the drugstore ones (Neutrogena, Clean & Clear...) and these are much better. Whenever I buy these I buy like 10 packs of them because I can't imagine not loving these anymore!
Aldo: Purse
I found this was a cute twist to that classic Channel purse that has the same pattern. I've never been drawn to liking that Channel purse, I personally found it too tacky, but I fell in love with this one the moment I saw it. It is a Pinkish Beige colour, which is perfect coming into spring. Also, there is an adorable bow with a flower pattern. I also love the straps because within the chain you can find that same flower pattern! This will definitely be my go-to spring & summer purse!
Bath & Body Works: Hand Sanitizers
I love shoes, I love cake & I love bling
I made a blog post about these when I first noticed them on the website a few weeks before Valentines Day. I was so excited about these because they sounded like they had great smell and the packaging is adorable and girly! When I finally went to Bath & Body Works, these were nowhere in sight. I later asked my friend who works there why there were none and she said they would not be receiving them due to language issues. I was incredibly mad and confused seeing as they had the lip gloss versions of these sanitizers at my store, why could they not change the packaging to work with our language laws? Well, in the end I got my hands on these three because my friend was in Florida and was sweet enough to bring them back for me.
Magazine Overload
Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, People Style Watch, ELLE Canada.
I do not usually buy this much magazines in a month. I automatically receive Cosmo and Elle because I am subscribed. I bought Marie-Claire because Miley was on the cover, and I bought People Style Watch because I love it!!
