FACE
Pixi Flawless & Poreless Primer
Eva Garden Perfect Skin Foundation #126
MAC Pro Conceal and Correct in Medium
Eva Garden Precious Minerals Bronzer #904
EYES
Too Faced Shadow Insurance Eyeshadow Primer
Sleek Makeup Acid Palette – neon yellow (lid)
Pixi Eye Bright Liner
Eva Garden Build Up Mascara
LIPS
MAC lipstick in Candy Yum Yum
Annabelle TwistUp Retractable Lipstick Crayon in Absolute
Filed under Annabelle, Eva Garden, FOTD, lips, MAC, pink looks, Pixi Beauty, Sleek Makeup
Much like I am with gorgeous men, I can’t resist a pretty lip gloss.
Perhaps it was the doing of the mimosa I had at brunch, but after one glance at that Bite Beauty Lip Shine, it was all over my kisser and it was spectacular!
The Canadian brand, Bite Beauty, is a collection of lip products that are infused with the super-antioxidant resveratrol (which is found in the skin of red grapes), food-grade colours and organic shea butter. In the Lip Shine specifically, there is as much resveratrol as you will find in five glasses of red wine (without the hangover, naturally). It truly is beauty that’s better for you!
I picked up the Lip Shine in Pink Grapefruit ($20) which is a soft pink shade with a lot more colour than I anticipated. It feels nice and light on the lips and doesn’t have that tacky/sticky feeling which I personally dislike. My dry lips were nourished and hydrated thanks to time-released jojoba beads and the lack of petroleum in the ingredient list.
Check out how gorgeous it is!
This is the beginning of a beautiful glossy love affair!
You can find this and other products by Bite Beauty at Sephora retailers and at sephora.com
Filed under Bite Beauty, hauls, lips, pink looks, reviews, spring, swatches
This year at the IMATS Toronto, I surprised myself at how much wallet and self-control I displayed. I really didn’t need too much going into the trade show, so most of what I ended up purchasing was for me rather than my kit. I mean really, why should my kit get all the fun ALL the time?!
So here it is in all its humble glory – my official IMATS haul!
I have always wanted to try this cream by Embryolisse. It seems it’s constantly being raved about by YouTubers and makeup artists alike and there was an incredible deal offered where you got two tubes for $40. I went in on this special with fellow beauty blogger and gal pal Stefania from Trucco Treat. I’ve been using it for a week now and have been pretty impressed so far. I smell a product review in the future!
I really didn’t need anymore brushes. Anyone who has ever laid eyes on my brush belt knows this is a huge understatement. Somehow (and not surprisingly) I managed to display a lapse in my willpower at the bdellium booth. Their affordable yet well made brushes were successfully tempting. I couldn’t possibly walk away without trying something from the brand. Enter the 787 eye blending brush, which is now one of my new favourites for buffing in concealer.
The LA Splash Splashproof Base was on my ‘must buy’ list from the beginning. I was on the hunt for a reliable glitter base and this affordable goodie came with pretty amazing reviews. At $6 per tube, I nabbed two just in case I loved it too. I used this for the first time this weekend and was blown away with how well it adhered glitter to my lids.
I’m not new to the world of OCC Lip Tars and all the awesomeness they embody. I have quite a few of these in my kit already and love them, so I decided to treat myself to a tube of a shade called Hoochie to the tune of $10. This super bright magenta fuels my need for sexy lip hues that are as subtle as a punch to the face and it definitely didn’t disappoint.
Oh false lashes, how I love thee! I just couldn’t help buying a few of these Red Cherry lashes to add a little glamour and flirt in my life. For $3.99 a set, I figured four pairs was enough to satiate my lash itch.
The lovely folks behind the New Jersey-based brand Nurturing Force were kind enough to give me a little package to try out. In it was their Blot Out Offensive Shine Cream which acts as a dual HD primer and a mattifying cream, as well as their Lavender Blotting Papers. I can’t wait to give these a try!
Lastly were my purchases from the Make Up For Ever booth. The Waterproof Eyebrow Corrector intrigued me. Seeing as I suffer from sparse brows, I’m always on the lookout for the perfect product to give me the illusion of a fatter eyebrow. Then I indulged in Aqua Creme #10, a brilliant golden tangerine shade that is designed for the lips and cheeks. I was actually disappointed that this shade wasn’t suited for the eyes seeing that was my initial motivation to buy it. Nonetheless, I’m quite pleased with my purchases.
So there it is, my fellow beauty junkies! My haul from this years IMATS. I did minimal damage but left with some great deals and a handful of great products. What did any of you get at the show?
Filed under events, hauls, lips, Makeup Forever, OCC, style, Uncategorized
As you saw in my last blog post, there was a Davines Woman competition/photoshoot that some of my colleagues submitted to in June. Yesterday was the big show for the Canadian top ten finalists and I was hard at work backstage lending my makeup prowess for the pre-show extravaganza. Working with the creative genius’ Melanie Bourne and Paul Taylor, their vision was edgy, sexy and oozing glamour. Avant-garde hair mixed with an old Hollywood femininity synergized with Dior and McQueen style makeup and the AMAZING styling talents of Rebecca Mezger. The models were just stunning and the team pulled together a fantastic, high-energy show that was a definite crowd-pleaser.
Naturally I was snapping shots backstage in my usual paparazzi mode, so here are a few of my favourites.
Paul Taylor does his final touches on a models hair
Dior inspired makeup
The hair. The clothes. The makeup. *sigh*
Rebecca Mezger does some wardrobe adjustments backstage
Oh so couture…
A McQueen inspired makeup look
This cage skirt screamed Lady Gaga – love it!
Models in waiting
Filed under BeneFit, black looks, Bobbi Brown, creative work, Davines, Eva Garden, events, fashion, gold looks, green looks, hair, inspiration, lips, MAC, Makeup Forever, NARS, orange looks, pink looks, portfolio shots, runway looks, Sleek Makeup, Smashbox, style, trends
Okay, I know it’s been what seems like an epic hiatus from blogging. Many apologies for my absence. The summer has brought on many blog posting obstacles such as an overwhelming amount of bridal work, teaching, general summer shenanigans and a phenomenal photoshoot for the Davines Woman competition.
It’s no secret how much I love and respect all my colleagues and am always finding inspiration in their craft. It’s always a pleasure to have the opportunity to collaborate with them on a photoshoot and construct makeup looks that synergize with the beautiful hair they create. I wanted to share with you some of my favourite “behind the scenes” photos that I snapped in between contributing my makeup expertise on set.
Mark E. in perfection mode.
Santo doing final touch ups on the lovely Katie.
Katie looking like a glowy goddess thanks to MAC Strobe Lotion.
Working my makeup magic on Sam.
Photographer Giuseppe Fuda guides Sam on striking a killer pose.
Katie getting cheeky.
Sam looking like a retro beauty.
Filed under beautyADDICTS, creative work, Eva Garden, fashion, gold looks, green looks, hair, inspiration, lips, MAC, Makeup Forever, NARS, orange looks, photoshoots, pigments, pink looks, portfolio shots, red looks, runway looks, Sleek Makeup, style, trends
Filed under BeneFit, blue looks, Bobbi Brown, Eva Garden, FOTD, green looks, lips, MAC, Marcelle, NARS, pink looks, purple looks, Sleek Makeup, spring, trends
I recently got my hands on the 9 new Rouge Xpression lipstick shades to play around with. This collection of rich neutrals and sassy brights are the perfect compliment to the hot looks for spring/summer this year. The colours apply beautifully and wear like a dream. They contain a maxi-lip complex to moisturize and hydrate the delicate lip area so you are more than smooch ready.
I have swatched the following 8 shades to share with you all. Unfortunately, I misplaced the Jezebel lipstick (which was a lovely mauve shade), so that last lonely lipstick is not included in the mix.
In any case, there is a shade for everyone in this collection to suit your every mood. From sexy to demure, classic to trendy – I hope you enjoy.
(L-R) Amore, Cleopatra, Paris Rose, Couture
(L-R) Romanesque, Attitude, Mauve Avant-Garde, Feline
My favourites: Paris Rose, Cleopatra, Jezebel (not shown) and Romanesque
My not-so-favourite: Attitude (it looked terrible on me)
Be sure to stay tuned for some of my future FOTD posts where I will feature some more of the new makeup that Marcelle has to offer.
Filed under BeneFit, blue looks, Eva Garden, FOTD, foundation, green looks, lips, MAC, Marcelle, Maybelline, spring, style, tips + tricks, trends
Filed under brown looks, FOTD, foundation, gold looks, lips, MAC, Maybelline, NYX, OCC, pink looks, spring, tips + tricks, trends, Urban Decay
Filed under Eva Garden, FOTD, gold looks, green looks, lips, MAC, trends, Urban Decay
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