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summer 2016 - Bronzer for Fair girls

I can finally say, that as one of the palest people I've come into contact with, that I have found the perfect bronzing powders for my fellow fair girls. I have always been nervous about bronzing, really, I don't think I understood the point of bronzing up my face. I knew that wearing bronzer would be far too obvious, bronzer has always been several shades darker than my natural tone, compared to the few shades darker it might be for others. With the introduction of contouring and the rise of the Instagram cheekbone, I was able to experiment more with shading my face and in the process, have found the best product that work for me. I can say that I'm no expert, but I now have the confidence to wear bronzer daily and am able to switch it up even without a fake tanned face. I've narrowed it down to my top 3 powders. 1) Pixi Summertime Bronzer with Kabuki - $18 - Target.com Receiving this product years ago in my Ipsy bag introduced me to it, and since unsubscribing from...
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shopping - Spring Skincare 2016

Spring has finally reached Vancouver, 6 months of uncomfortable weather is behind us, and while I'm ready to break out the dresses and put my parka into storage, my wardrobe isn't the only thing that changes during the sunny months. My skincare routine gets updated, and new products are put into rotation. 1) SPF, SPF, SPF! I have vivid memories of my fair skinned mother slathering sunscreen on my nose, and my protests were met with "You'll thank me when you're older". As an adult, I can say that among the many things I have my mother to thank for, the constant use of sunscreen is one of them. SPF should be worn year-round, so this may not be news to some of you SPF devotees, but being able to see the sun now should be your reminder to apply sunscreen everyday. The formula's of sunscreens are improving every year, there's no excuse for not incorporating it into your routine. I usually apply it with my makeup and take it in my bag with me for the da...
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shopping - Biore Baking Soda Vox Box

Hi girlies! I know it's been a while since my last post, but my latest VoxBox called for a blog awakening. Influensters latest VoxBox was sent to me a few weeks ago, and I've finally come to a decision on the products they sent me. Influenster sends reviewer products for free, and only asks that we complete review challenges and let them know what we think of what we've been sent. Included in my VoxBox (and I hadn't received one in a little while, maybe since Sept 2014? I was over the moon) were two brand new products from Biore, the Baking Soda Pore Cleanser, and the Baking Soda Cleansing Scrub, the scrub enclosed in it's own little ziploc, and a card (in French?) telling me all about the products. Luckily, a good friend of mine also received the VoxBox and was able to send me an english pic. I love that my friends are also involved in Influenster, there's so much fun in trying out a new product together and swapping thoughts and how our skin has reacted. ...
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shopping - Broadway Nails imPRESS Press-on Manicure

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Hi ladies! Influenster has sent me VoxBoxes in the past, as you may have read on my blog before. When I got an email about an ImPress Manicure box, I was completely stoked. Influenster sent me some ImPress Nails in the first Canadian VoxBox, and I raved about them, and I'm happy to say that I've been sent more to review, and my opinions on them haven't changed. I received two lovely colours/designs from Influenster, 130 Control Freak and D030 Holla! (yes, actually, what a hilarious name!) The first being a bright, shiny pink, the second being a pale pink with what looks like a lace overlay design. In my post about the Canadian VoxBox, I mentioned that these were really easy to apply, and stayed on for a good amount of time, and though I've only tried one set out of this box, that remains the same. I'll keep my review short and sweet, with a list of my pros and cons for Broadway Nails ImPress Press-On Manicures PROS: Fast and Easy to use  - No dry time, ...
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shopping - April Ipsy 2014

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Ipsy has definitely lost it's appeal with me. Maybe I'm too picky, but I think the general idea of subscription boxes has worn off. It's fun to get things in the mail every month, but I'd rather have more control over where my money is going, instead of paying for the unknown. Ipsy has resulted in some great deals over the year and a half I've had it (I've had it since it was available in Canada), but I do have to admit that I cancelled after receiving this bag. I think the bag is super cute, it's a little silly but it'll look good in a weekender bag. My first impression upon opening this bag was "meh". Nothing stuck me as super exciting. BUT before you hear my final opinion and explanation, let's look into the bag. marykayatplay Jelly Lip Gloss in Berry Me - $10 - Full Size I've recently discovered that I'm not a lip gloss person. Lip gloss makes me crazy. It sticks to my face, sticks to my hair, boys don't want to...
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Friday Night Nails - Birthday Cake

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Hey ladies, My 19th birthday is approaching, and since it'll be here within a month, all I've been thinking about is planning the party. A whole weekend with my friends is exactly what I need and my 19th is the perfect time to get everyone together. I was searching the clearance section of Shoppers the other day, and found a gem by Nails Inc. "Topping Lane", a Special Effects polish from their Sprinkles collect ion. Sephora describes it as " An innovative nail formula that imparts a cupcake-topping effect." and I was thrilled to find it for $2.88, instead of the regular $11.50.   The cupcake immediately reminded me of birthday cake and I grabbed it right away. Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in Bubblegum Pink, Nails Inc Special Effects in Topping Lane, Essie's Good to Go topcoat and Essie's First Base base coat.  I took this picture after about 3 days of wear, there was minor chipping on one of my fingers and my thumb, but I always find that ...
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sydney, shopping - Summer Prep (Skincare)

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With me, there's no Spring, only Summer. The second the sun comes out, I'm convinced that I belong on the beach and my coats are put away until October, which generally isn't a good idea considering Vancouver is super random when it comes to weather. With the weather looking up out here, I've already started pulling out my summer essentials and scoping the drugstore for everything new that can be put into my summer routine. I'm taking the summer off from school to work (and travel, and go to concerts, and mellow out...) so I'm looking forward to busy days and calm, warm nights. Or crazy, wild nights. My beauty routine breaks down into 3 categories this summer: Skincare (including body), makeup, and haircare. I'll be talking about skincare in this first post, and I'll follow up later with my two other categories of favourites. I might add some other suggestions as well, such as music and my own personal plans for the coming summer. Skincare  ...
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