Tuesday 31 December 2013

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year everyone! Tonight, 2013 will be over and we will begin the new year! I cannot believe 2013 is already over, it seems like it went by in a flash! 2013 was a pretty good year for me, but I'm kind of glad to be going into 2014 now! 


It's been a year full of academic challenges, a new job and lots blogging for me. I had set myself the goal to surpass my first year of blogging in terms of blog post quantity (but also quality) and I believe I achieved that goal! I'm also very proud of the quality I have been able to achieve through practice and hard work in the last year, I hope you all have been enjoying the various series that I did and all of the beginner tutorials, hauls and favorites!

I also want to take this opportunity to thank all my followers who have been sweetly commenting on my blog for the past few years! This blog has been a journey of learning and self discovery and I want to thank all the readers who have been with me through it all!

I wish you all an amazing year of 2014 and hope that you all will have success and happiness :) See you all in 2014 ♥

Monday 30 December 2013

Wearable Festive New Year Makeup using the Naked 3 Palette

Hey everyone! Today I'm sharing the first look I have done using the Naked 3 Palette! I got it not long ago and very excited about it! It's soooo beautiful and just cannot get over it. Since the holidays aren't over yet, I thought I would make something wearable but somewhat festive that could be worn to a party or something. Anyway, I hope you all enjoy this look! Let me know if you'd like to see a full review with swatches of the Naked 3!




Products used :

Base
  • UDPP
  • NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Yogourt

Eyeshadow & Brows
  • Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette
  • Maybelline Color Tattoo Pure Pigment in Barely Brazen (inner corners)
  • L'Oréal Infallible Eye shadow in Amber Rush
  • Maybelline Define a Brow Pencil in Dark Blonde

Liner & Lashes
  • Ardell Demi Wispies Lashes
  • Cover Girl Clump Crusher Mascara
  • NYX Studio Liquid Liner in Extreme Coffee

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Sunday 29 December 2013

Drugstore Wearable Series : Using NYX Casting Call Palette (Party Makeup)

Hey all! I have another affordable drugstore makeup to share with you all today. It's another wearable and neutral party makeup look perfect for the holidays, especially New Years which is coming up really soon! I hope you enjoy this look! Let me know in the comments if you'd wear something like this to an holiday party! ♥



Products used :

Base
  • NYX Eye Shadow Base in Nude
  • Maybelline Color Tattoo in Bad to the Bronze

Eyeshadow & Brows
  • Milani Brow Fix in Light
  • NYX Casting Call Palette
Liner & Lashes
  • Ardell 315 Accent Lashes
  • Cover Girl Clump Crusher Mascara
  • L'Oréal Gel Liner in Blackest Black
  • Milani Liquid Eye Liner Pencil in Black

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Saturday 28 December 2013

Home Organisation : Closet Tour

Hey everyone! Ever since I moved to this new place in June, I've been really into organisation and making everything look pretty in here. Since I love everything to have its place, I've been moving things around a little and now I'm quite pleased with how and where everything is. In case you all are also interested in home organisation, I decided to share with you all how I organize my clothes inside my walk-in closet! (by the way I'm still super excited to have a walk-in lol). 

It's quite a small closet though so I don't keep all of my clothes in there. The most exciting thing about it is that it connects the bedroom to the bathroom which is quite handy! Anyway, on with the tour.

Here's the left side of my closet

On the top shelf, I keep my chair cushion and my weekend bag, which is currently filled with my plushies because I don't want them to get dusty.

On the floor underneath my clothes, I keep 2 drawer units and 2 filing boxes which have important papers in them. I'll go more into detail about the left drawer unit's content later on in this post, but the drawer unit or the right has my pjs in them. I like to keep my pjs there because it's close to the bathroom, which means easy access when I get out of the shower!


On this side, I keep all my casual bulky sweaters and hoodies. I keep them color coded because I think it looks nicer. I also like to keep them all on identical hangers. 


This is the drawer unit on the left. Actually it's two units stacked, as you can see. In the top one, I keep arts and crafts supplies. On top of that, I keep my camera case and my tripod which is not there at the moment since I was using it while I was taking the pictures.

Underneath I have another larger drawer unit which contains bulky socks (fuzzy socks and wool socks, because apparently I have so many of them that they require their own drawer :P, I guess it's because it gets really cold here and I hate to have cold feet, lol), tights, leg warmers, scarves and bathing suits.

This is the right side of the closet

On the top shelf, I keep three white bins (from Dollorama), a blue shoe box (I've had it for years, couldn't tell you where I got it) and a white floral fabric from IKEA. In the two first bins, I keep candles and spare empty makeup bags. In the third bin I keep old Christmas cards which I have kept over the years. In the blue shoe box, I have keepsakes of all kinds and in the IKEA box I keep my nail polish collection. I'm not happy with my nail polish set up at the time, because it's a little too difficult to access, but it's all I have at the moment. I'm thinking of investing in a Alex 9 Drawer by IKEA and storing my makeup and polishes in there eventually, but it's quite expensive so I'm waiting a while longer.

On the floor underneath my clothes, I keep my empty suitcase, a container filled with art and school supplies as well as my clothes hamper. 


On this side of the closet, I keep all my jeans, work pants, work tops and dresses. I keep my jeans and pants ordered by color and the dresses almost, as much as I can, but it's not as easy since some of them have multiple colors. I also tried having all identical hangers, but I ran out, so I have to make due with two sets for now since I can't find the turquoise one anywhere anymore.

I also have my two lab coats and my bath robe on there. Which is super boring and I'm not sure why I'm telling you this, ahah.


Finally, on the wall over the hamper, I installed three hooks (from Dollorama) which I use to store all my necklaces. I divide them by color and length as you can see.

That's all that is in my closet! Hope you enjoyed this tour/organisation post! Let me know if you would like to see more posts like these!

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Friday 27 December 2013

Fun Purple New Year's Eve Party Makeup Look

Hey everyone! 2013 is almost over already which means we will be celebrating the new year very soon. Since New Year's is a time for parties and fun, I thought I would show you all a vibrant purple look that would be perfect for a New Year Eve's party!

Basically, this is a lilac smokey eye with a beautiful metallic purple liner to make it even more fun and festive! Would you wear something like this a a New Year's Eve party?




Products used :

Base
  • UDPP
  • NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk

Eyeshadow & Brows
  • Wet n Wild Shadow Palette in Petal Pusher
  • Stila In the Lights Palette
  • Darling Girl Cosmetics Loose Shadow in Basket Case
  • Milani Brow Fix in Light

Liner & Lashes
  • Cover Girl Clump Crusher Mascara
  • Milani Liquif'eye Eyeliner Pencil - Black
  • L.A. Colors Grafix Eyeliner in Purple
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That's all for this look! I hope you all are having a fantastic holiday season! 

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Thursday 26 December 2013

The Best Beverage For Cold Weather : My Tea Collection

Hey everyone! Today, I thought I would share my tea collection with you all. :) It's one of my favorite beverages when the weather gets cold out and December and January are usually some of the coldest around here, so it's around this time of the year that I'm drinking the most of it. Leave me a comment if you're also a tea lover! ♥



As you can see, most of my tea either comes from China Town of David's Tea! I especially love Oolong and Green Tea :) What are your favorite teas? Let me know, I'm always looking for new ones to try out.

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Wednesday 25 December 2013

12 Days of Christmas : Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas everyone

I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season with your family and friends if you celebrate Christmas and I wish you all a Merry New Year as well!


Here's a last Christmas inspired makeup look before I go!




With that said, I'm off to spend some quality time with my boyfriend and family!  See you all tomorrow ♥

Tuesday 24 December 2013

12 Days of Christmas : (Technically Not) Drugstore Wearable Series - Using Darling Girl Cosmetics (Party Makeup)

Hey all! Today I have another wearable makeup look for this series, using Darling Girl Cosmetics Loose Shadows! Technically this one is not drugstore, but the price point is very affordable which is why I'm including it in this series. I'm also making this a party makeup since I made this for the 12 Days of Christmas I'm currently running on here! Basically, it's a wearable, neutral (with just a hint of color, because you know how DGC shadows are ;) ) party look perfect for the holidays! Hope you enjoy this!



Products used :

Base
  • NYX Eye Shadow Base in Nude

Eyeshadow & Brows
  • Darling Girl Loose Shadows :
- Mordid Angel in the inner corner
- Beluga Bebe on the middle of the lid
- Impervious in the outer corner
- O Rly? in the crease and lower lashline

Liner & Lashes
  • Ardell 315 Accent Lashes
  • Cover Girl Clump Crusher Mascara
  • Rimmel Eye Khol in Nude
  • E.l.f. Liquid Liner in Black

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Monday 23 December 2013

12 Days of Christmas : 12 Things I love About Christmas

Christmas is my favorite Holiday of the year so I thought I would compile a list of why I love Christmas so much! Here are twelve reasons why I love Christmas! ♥

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♥ Having a White Christmas
♥ Christmas Trees
♥ Christmas Decorations
♥ Christmas Lights
♥ Giving Thoughtful presents to the ones I love
♥ The food
♥ Getting a break from school
♥ Christmas carols
♥ Short days
♥ Hot chocolate
♥ Christmas movies
♥ Christmas scents from Bath and Body Works

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What is your favorite holiday of the year? And who's excited for Christmas?

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Sunday 22 December 2013

12 Days of Christmas : Winter 2013 Beauty Haul (Sephora, Drugstore, NYX, Lashes)

In keeping with the haul theme, I have a winter beauty haul to share with you guys. We went to NYC recently and I don't get to shop in the us very frequently so I kind of spoiled myself a little bit. I got an Holiday kit at Sephora, some stuff from the drugstore and quite a few NYX items and lashes from a beauty store.

First I got a bunch of NYX stuff. We do get some NYX around here, but we usually only get a few items and they are pretty pricey. I went to a beauty store in NYC and they had a huge selection so I decided to pick up some of the stuff I have been lusting over for a while. I got 2 powder blushes, a pink lip liner, a brow kit, two of the round lipsticks, two of the Mega Shine Glosses and one of the famous Butter Glosses. Now that I look back I wish I had gotten more colors of the Butter glosses. I also got some Red Cherry Lashes (never seen them around here) which were only 3$ each! I got some Ardell brown lashes for a look I've been planning on for a while and two glitters from a brand I don't really know.



 From Sephora, I got the Tarte of Giving Holiday kit. I am soooo excited about this kit! I've been using the oil and eye treatment a lot lately and they're perfect for dry skin! The palette is gorgeous and so is the blush. I haven't had a lot of time to play with it yet with the end of my trimester and everything, but I cannot wait! It's such a good value. ♥


Lastly I picked up some stuff from the drugstore. I decided not to go too crazy with it since I had already spent so much. I went for items that I can't find over here only. I got a limited edition Wet n Wild Palette (never find those anywhere so I was really excited when I spotted it), the Jordana Best Lash Extreme mascara which everyone raves about (only 3$!), two Wet n Wild singles, a Blue mascara by Maybelline, one of the new Babylips and the Nivea Lip Butter in Raspberry Kiss which I had seen a Youtuber from Quebec mentioning in her favorites recently (not available in Quebec either). Last but not least, I got the L'Oréal infallible shadow in Amber Rush. I've been looking everywhere for this shade, but no drugstore seem to have this particular one. Unless it's called something different over here, I don't think we have it, or it's always sold out. Anyway, I'm really excited to have finally been able to get my hands on it!

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That's all I got! I hope you all enjoyed this and let me know if there are any products that you would like to see reviewed!


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Saturday 21 December 2013

12 Days of Christmas : Holiday Bath and Body Works Haul

Hey all! Today I have a quick Bath and Body Works haul to share. I got some stuff from the winter and holiday collection and I thought I'd show you all what I chose. I got 4 soaps and 3 medium candles which were 3 for 15$. The larger candles weren't on sale so I passed on that for now. Plus, I still have a few fall candles to finish so I didn't want to end up with a great old pile of candles that are just sitting there. 

I went a little less sweet and a little more neutral with the candles this time. I chose Mahogany Teak wood, Eucalyptus Mint and one of my favorites Cranberry Pear Bellini (or is it Peach? I can't remember). I love the packaging on the Bellini candle, it's so pretty I want to display it! I love that it's not shiny because it stays much nicer looking than the shiny tops which I constantly have to wipe down. 

For the soaps the picture pretty much says it all. I loved the Winter Candy Apple Scent last year so I bought a soap of it this year, it's so good! I cannot wait to start using it all! I love all the scents I picked up. :D


Did you guys get anything from the Bath and Body Works Winter Collection this year? What are your favorite winter/Christmas scents they make? Let me know in the comments!

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Friday 20 December 2013

12 Days of Christmas : Favorite Nail Polish Shades For Winter

 Hey everyone! For today's 12 Days of Christmas post, I wanted to share my favorite nail polish shades for winter. To me, it's often the most exciting time of the year since Christmas is my favorite holiday. Therefore, I like to celebrate the festive season with fun glittery nails and Christmas inspired colors. Here are the nail polishes in my collection that I tend to gravitate most during winter.



Glitter 
Perfect for Holiday and New Years Parties ♥
Blue Mosaic - Revlon
Queen of Beauty - Sinful Colors
Sparked - Wet n Wild
Wear Something Spar-Kylie - Nicole by OPI
The Gold & The Beautiful - Wet n Wild
Diamonds Top Coat - Sally Hansen


Shimmer and Cream Finish
Dulce de Leche - OPI
Iced Spice - Revlon
Frankly Scarlet - Revlon
I Love You Cherry Much - Nicole by OPI
Green Up Your Act - Nicole by OPI
Carribbean Frost - Wet n Wild
Frostbite - China Glaze


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That's all for my favorite nail polish shades for winter! I hope you enjoyed this and that it gave ideas for nail polishes for the holidays! What are your favorite nail polishes during winter time? Let me know in the comments!

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Thursday 19 December 2013

12 Days of Christmas : Christmas Tag

Hey everyone! Welcome back to the 12 days of Christmas! I can't believe Christmas is already only 6 days away (well 5 if you count Christmas Eve)! I'm super excited and making these Christmas related post are only making me even more excited for my favorite holiday of the year. Anyway, today, I'm doing the Christmas Tag! This is an old tag that used to go around last year on Youtube. I added question eleven because I wanted to mention my favorite Christmas drink. Hope you all enjoy this! Who's excited for Christmas?


TAG questions:

1.Whats Your Favorite Holiday Movie? 
The Grinch and The Santa Clause.  I also really love the Nightmare Before Christmas. I'm not 100% sure that would count as a Christmas movie though :P Oh, and let's not forget Home Alone!

2. Whats Your Favorite Christmas Color? 
For my nails I like red and for everything else definitely gold!

3. Do You Like To Stay in Your PJs Or Dress Up For Christmas? 
Neither. We don't do Christmas morning at my house, only Christmas Eve and Christmas Dinner, but it's really casual so I don't dress up or anything, I just dress like I normally would.

4. If You Could Only Buy One Person a Present This Year Who Would It Be? 
Not sure, probably my boyfriend :)

5. Do You Open Your Present Christmas Eve Or Christmas Morning?
Christmas Eve!

6. Have You Ever Built a Ginger Bread House? 
No, but I would love to, it looks like a lot of fun. In fact, I can't remember the last time I had gingerbread cookies. Maybe I should make some this year, anyone got a good recipe?

7. What Do You Like To Do On Your Christmas Break?
The past few years, I've been going to my parents' house in Montreal and spent most of my holidays there. We go shopping for presents, prepare the Christmas food and just relax at home. I also take that opportunity to see friends and go out!

8. Any Christmas Wishes?
None come to mind at the moment.

9. Favorite Christmas Smell?
The Christmas food, omnomnom! Oh, and the White Barn N1 Scent from Bath and Body Works. :) Cannot get enough of that candle. ♥

10. Favorite Christmas Meal Or Treat? 
I'm not sure, either meat pie or the fudge my mom makes.

11. Favorite holiday drink?
Since last year I've really been liking the Gingerbread latte and Skinny Peppermint mocha at Starbucks. 

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That's all for today's tag! I hope it was fun for you all! Also, I tag anyone that wants to do this :D

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Wednesday 18 December 2013

12 Day of Christmas : Holiday Party Makeup

Hey all! Today I have a pretty holiday party makeup look to share! It's perfect for Christmas parties and get togethers during the holiday season. I think it looks really festive and fun without being over the top. Would you wear something like this? Let me know in the comments :) 



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Tuesday 17 December 2013

12 Days of Christmas : Holiday Colors Inspired Makeup Look

Hey all! For today's 12 Days of Christmas post, I felt like doing a makeup inspired by the traditional colors of Christmas : Red and Green! I feel festive whenever I look at it! I can hardly believe that Christmas is already just around the corner *excited*



What do you think of this look? Let me know in the comments!

Products used :

Base
  • UDPP

Eyeshadow & Brows
  • BH 120 Palette 1st Edition (Liner : Deep green shade)
  • The Balm Nude Tude Palette (Lid : Stand-offish, Crease : Sultry)
  • Stila in the Lights Palette  (Outer crease : Sandstone, Brow bone : Bare)
  • NYX Brow Kit in Blonde

Liner & Lashes
  • Red Cherry #747S Lashes
  • Cover Girl Clump Crusher Mascara

Face
  • Revlon Photo Ready Foundation in 001 Ivory
  • Rimmel Stay Matte Powder
  • NYX Powder Blush in Red
  • Hard Candy Bronzer in Tiki (as highlight shade)

Lips
  • Stila Lipstick in Ponytail
  • NYX Mega Shine Lipgloss in Plush Red

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Monday 16 December 2013

12 Days of Christmas : Snow Fairy Makeup Look

Hey all! Today I have another makeup look inspired by winter to share :) It's a frosty white and blue glittery makeup with rhinestone! I also added glittery lashes which I think really complete the look!




Just for fun, I changed my eye color to blue to match the look :P

Products used :

Base
  • UDPP
  • NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk

Eyeshadow & Brows
  • BH 120 Palette (1st Edition)
  • Coastal Scent 88 Warm Palette
  • Sephora Single Shadow in Aspen Summit
  • Wet n Wild Blue Had Me At Hello Palette
  • Milani Brow Fix in Light

Liner & Lashes
  • Ardell Lashes in Enchanting
  • Cover Girl Clump Crusher Mascara
  • NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk
  • Ardène Liquid Liner in Silver
  • Ardène Glitter Liner in Silver
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That's all for this look! I hope you enjoyed this! 

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