Take care and be safe! xox
Products used for this MOTD:
Too Faced A Few of My Favourite Things Set
MicaBella eyeshadow in Crystal Mint
ELF False Lashes
Monday 23 December 2013
Happy Holidays!
I wish everyone a safe and wonderful holiday this year! May your holidays be filled with joy and happiness. No matter what your religion/ culture is, I hope have the time to slow down in your busy life and spend some special moments with those you love and cherish. Life is short so do as much as you can!
Take care and be safe! xox
Take care and be safe! xox
Friday 20 December 2013
MOTD: It's the most wonderful time of the year!
Hey everyone!
I began feeling more festive lately. Probably due to the 20 cm of snow that we received in the past week and rushing to get some last minute Christmas shopping done. Now that it's a little slower at work, it means I have more time to play around. Check out today's MOTD dedicated to the holiday season. I went with a soft cut crease by using eye shadow only. Then I layered my eye lids with some glitter and paired it with a classic red lip. Enjoy!
I began feeling more festive lately. Probably due to the 20 cm of snow that we received in the past week and rushing to get some last minute Christmas shopping done. Now that it's a little slower at work, it means I have more time to play around. Check out today's MOTD dedicated to the holiday season. I went with a soft cut crease by using eye shadow only. Then I layered my eye lids with some glitter and paired it with a classic red lip. Enjoy!
Products used:
Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Liner in Groupie
ELF False Eyelashes
I hope this inspires some of you to add glitter and spice your holiday this year!
Happy Holidays ~
Friday 13 December 2013
Introducing the one and only NEW NAKED 3 Palette (by Urban Decay)
I was one of the lucky girls that got her hands on one of the new Urban Decay Naked 3 palettes. There were only 280 palettes sent to Sephora stores. There has been so much hype surrounding this palette in the last couple of months but is it really worth it? Here's my take on it.
Having previously worked with the Urban Decay Naked palette and the Urban Decay Naked 2 palette, I must say this third one is a little different. The colours are more pink based. This is perfect for those who have a yellow or pink undertone as it reflects nicely against your skin tone. There are a variety of finishes ranging from shimmer, sparkle, and matte. The matte browns are perfect for those who want a natural look.
Pros:
Cons
Final thoughts: I like the palette for some of the colours and I absolutely love the chic packaging. But other than that, I wish there was more to it. Urban Decay did a great job in creating buzz and hype around the palette. I wish there were more extreme tones in the palette. Similar to the previous two palette, there were great tones in colours. You got some extremely light and some extremely dark colours. In this palette, a lot of the tones are so similar to each other that it's more difficult change a look drastically using the same palette. I also love to use shimmery eye shadows as my highlight. In this palette, the lightest colour is matte which disappointed me just a little. This palette is definitely worth it to those who want a very natural look because you can use a lot of those colours to create a soft eye. However, for those who want to create more dramatic looks, you may be better off sticking with the Naked 1 or Naked 2.
Having previously worked with the Urban Decay Naked palette and the Urban Decay Naked 2 palette, I must say this third one is a little different. The colours are more pink based. This is perfect for those who have a yellow or pink undertone as it reflects nicely against your skin tone. There are a variety of finishes ranging from shimmer, sparkle, and matte. The matte browns are perfect for those who want a natural look.
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| Urban Decay Naked 3 |
Pros:
- Versatile colours that can transform from day to night
- Added brush allows for easy travel
- Variety of finishes: matte, shimmer, sparkle
- Gorgeous packaging with 3D font
Cons
- Most colours are pink based which may not be fit for all skin tones
- The sparkly shadows came out too little chunky so you have to press the pigment onto the skin for the sparkles to stick
- Sparkles may not be fit for all ages
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| Eye shadow swabs |
Final thoughts: I like the palette for some of the colours and I absolutely love the chic packaging. But other than that, I wish there was more to it. Urban Decay did a great job in creating buzz and hype around the palette. I wish there were more extreme tones in the palette. Similar to the previous two palette, there were great tones in colours. You got some extremely light and some extremely dark colours. In this palette, a lot of the tones are so similar to each other that it's more difficult change a look drastically using the same palette. I also love to use shimmery eye shadows as my highlight. In this palette, the lightest colour is matte which disappointed me just a little. This palette is definitely worth it to those who want a very natural look because you can use a lot of those colours to create a soft eye. However, for those who want to create more dramatic looks, you may be better off sticking with the Naked 1 or Naked 2.
Sunday 1 December 2013
IMATS Haul Product Review: OCC Lip Tar in Hoochie
I absolutely love OCC products for their value. I've had a few lip tars in the past and they last, literally, FOREVER. You use so little and it gets you so far. The creamy, liquid texture provides some moisture to your lips and it blends so easily.
I recently discovered the OCC's Lip Tar in Hoochie when I visited the Toronto Eaton Centre's Sephora. They had the full OCC line with products that we did not have in our store.
The Pluses:
This colour provides you the perfect purple shade with the right amount of cool tones. If you want to wear purple but do not want a dramatic look, then Hoochie is the colour for you!
Check out my pics:
As you can see, the product completely covered all my beauty marks on my lips, which future demonstrates the pigment it provides.
To add a bit more drama, I decided to play up the colour by doing an ombre look. I actually used a darker purple eyeshadow on the outer corners and outline of the lip and used a frosty white eyeshadow for the centre of my lips.
The minuses:
I love the colour and pigment payoff but I must admit that the product did bleed quite a bit. Most likely do to the fact that it's a "tar" consistency and super "liquid-y". This problem could be easily fixed using their clear lip tar which is an essential oil that you can use like a primer to prevent the product from moving. Or you can use a coloured lip liner or a transparent anti-feather lip liner to old the product in place.
Regardless of the minuses, I still love this colour and the product and I would definitely recommend it to others.
I recently discovered the OCC's Lip Tar in Hoochie when I visited the Toronto Eaton Centre's Sephora. They had the full OCC line with products that we did not have in our store.
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| OCC Lip Tar in Hoochie |
The Pluses:
This colour provides you the perfect purple shade with the right amount of cool tones. If you want to wear purple but do not want a dramatic look, then Hoochie is the colour for you!
Check out my pics:
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| Hoochie naturally. |
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| Hoochie ombre'd |
The minuses:
I love the colour and pigment payoff but I must admit that the product did bleed quite a bit. Most likely do to the fact that it's a "tar" consistency and super "liquid-y". This problem could be easily fixed using their clear lip tar which is an essential oil that you can use like a primer to prevent the product from moving. Or you can use a coloured lip liner or a transparent anti-feather lip liner to old the product in place.
Regardless of the minuses, I still love this colour and the product and I would definitely recommend it to others.
Monday 18 November 2013
IMATS Haul Product Review: Morphe Purple Sable Brush Set
When I told my sister that I'm going to IMATS, she asked me to pick up an inexpensive brush set so she can use it for traveling. I walked around and found that Morphe Brushes had the best deal with pretty decent quality. I picked up the Purple Sable Set with Shimmer Case. They sell it on their website for $29.99 but I managed to get it for $25! Who can go wrong with a $25 brush set?
I found the softness in the bristles amazing. However, when I opened it at home, I found that some bristles were already frail. I also found there to be random marks on the handles - maybe due to packaging and handling but I feel like for a good brush set, there should not be any type of marks. Regardless, I shouldn't expect that much from a brush set that's $25. All in all, I think the quality of these brushes were worth the $25 and I think this is a good brush set for someone who just wants to use it and dump it when it wears out and then buy another. But for someone who wants a brush set that would stay in shape for 3-5 years, I would recommend getting another brush set or purchasing brushes individually from their Studio PRO line.
This brush set pretty much has everything for someone who doesn't wear a lot of makeup and just want some basic brushes in their vanity.
I found the softness in the bristles amazing. However, when I opened it at home, I found that some bristles were already frail. I also found there to be random marks on the handles - maybe due to packaging and handling but I feel like for a good brush set, there should not be any type of marks. Regardless, I shouldn't expect that much from a brush set that's $25. All in all, I think the quality of these brushes were worth the $25 and I think this is a good brush set for someone who just wants to use it and dump it when it wears out and then buy another. But for someone who wants a brush set that would stay in shape for 3-5 years, I would recommend getting another brush set or purchasing brushes individually from their Studio PRO line.
This brush set pretty much has everything for someone who doesn't wear a lot of makeup and just want some basic brushes in their vanity.
Thursday 14 November 2013
Makeup of the Day: v. IMATS
I was quite happy with my makeup of the day for IMATS so I decided to post it! I went with a classic look. I kept my palette neutral with warm tones where I used golds, browns and blacks. I kept my eyes very soft because I wanted to hold a bold lip red/pink lip. I would describe the look classy but sassy :)
Here's what I used:
- YSL Le Teint Touche Eclat in B 40
- Tarte Maracuja Creaseless Concealer in Light-Medium
- Benefit Brow Zings in Dark
- Urban Decay Primer Potion Original
- Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Blunt Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette
- Stila Stay All Day Liquid Liner in Black
- Dior New Look Mascara
- Benefit Dallas Blush
- Bite Beauty Cashmere Lip Cream in Sancerre
- I also used a pink eyeshadow as the highlight for my ombre lips and a burgundy eye shadow as the outline for the lips.
Monday 11 November 2013
Internationl Makeup Artist Tradeshow Toronto 2013
My first experience at the International Makeup Artist Tradeshow (IMATS) in Toronto was a great success! I had mixed emotions going to it first and I didn't know what I should expect. It turns out that everyone was super friendly and I learned a lot
from attending the sessions and speaking to other industry experts. I
even saw a few familiar faces from Ottawa that attended the show this year!
I went with a few friends and our goal was to go there early so we can shop while it's quiet. I got there around 10am and it was already packed! The busiest booth was Makeup Forever, of course. At that time, I really didn't want to wait
to purchase my products so I took that time to walk around to see what's out there and went back 30 minutes later. When I went back, the booth quieted down and after submitting my order, it only took 15 minutes to pay which was amazing because some people around me said they waited about an hour to pay for their products. Some other vendors that were there included: MAC, Morphe brushes, OCC, Motives, Nigel's Beauty Emporium, Temptu, Royal Langnickel, Jordane Cosmetics, and Minx lashes.
Other than amazing shopping and great deals on makeup, I was extremely wow'ed with all the special effects makeup that was going on around the show. Seeing such talented people work on models has given me a next level of appreciation for their talent and artistic skills. I also give kudos to models who spent 4-5 hours sitting down or standing to let various makeup artists put their ideas and thoughts to life.
Here are some photos of the art work that I took during the show:
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| Here's my outfit and I'm ready to go! |
I went with a few friends and our goal was to go there early so we can shop while it's quiet. I got there around 10am and it was already packed! The busiest booth was Makeup Forever, of course. At that time, I really didn't want to wait
to purchase my products so I took that time to walk around to see what's out there and went back 30 minutes later. When I went back, the booth quieted down and after submitting my order, it only took 15 minutes to pay which was amazing because some people around me said they waited about an hour to pay for their products. Some other vendors that were there included: MAC, Morphe brushes, OCC, Motives, Nigel's Beauty Emporium, Temptu, Royal Langnickel, Jordane Cosmetics, and Minx lashes.
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| Makeup Forever Booth |
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| IMATS vendors |
Here are some photos of the art work that I took during the show:
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Here's my favourite one created by Makeup Forever:
Some more photos with my gorgeous friends:
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| IMATS Toronto 2013 |
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| My beautiful friends and I. |
And last but not least, here is a quick photo of my haul from IMATS:
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| IMATS beauty haul |
- Makeup Forever HD foundations
- Makeup Forever Aqua liner
- Beauty blender
- Morphe brush set
- Morphe brush belt
- Morphe blush palette
- OCC lip tar
- ELF brow powder
- $1 lashes!
- Apricot and Rose makeup wipes
Friday 25 October 2013
Makeup of the Day
Happy Friday!
For today's look, I went for a soft turquoise eye and nude lip. Since I wasn't feeling well for the past few days, I kept my look more or less natural with a hint of colour. I also skipped the falsies today.
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For today's look, I went for a soft turquoise eye and nude lip. Since I wasn't feeling well for the past few days, I kept my look more or less natural with a hint of colour. I also skipped the falsies today.
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- Tarte Maracuja Creaseless Concealer in Light-Medium
- Smashbox Liquid Halo HD Foundation in #4
- Benefit Brow Zings in Dark
- Lids: Mac Eyeshadow in Aquadisiac
- Crease: Mac Eyeshadow in Satellite Dreams
- Crease: Matte coffee brown in a Sephora palette
- Highlight: Matte ivory in a Sephora palette
- Stila Stay All Day Liquid Liner in Black
- Urban Decay Big Fatty mascara
- Stila Custom Colour blush in Coral
- Makeup Forever Lab Shine lip gloss in S4
Tuesday 15 October 2013
Makeup of the Day
Today's makeup look was completed with the Too Faced Boudoir Eyes palette. I am absolutely in LOVE with Too Faced products. I think Jerrod Bladino and Jeremy Johnson hit on every single point with this brand. It's chick, fun, and great quality. The best thing with Too Faced's products is the versatility. It works well with every skin tone and there is someone for everyone. Just take a look at their bronzer collection, for example. There offer 9 different bronzers! One for everyone!
Anyway, here are some photos that I took of the look I created with the Too Faced Boudoir eyes palette complete with a list of products used.
Anyway, here are some photos that I took of the look I created with the Too Faced Boudoir eyes palette complete with a list of products used.
- Tarte Maracuja Creaseless Concealer in Light-Medium
- Smashbox Liquid Halo HD Foundation in #4
- Benefit Brow Zings in Dark
- Too Faced Boudoir Eyes palette:
- Lids: Mix of Satin Sheets and Sugar Walls
- Crease: Voulez-Vous
- Outer Corner: French Tickler
- Highlight: In the Buff
- Stila Stay All Day Liquid Liner in Black
- Korres Volcanic Minerals Volumizing Mascara in Black
- Lashes are from a Chinese brand
- Too Faced Sun Bunny Bronzer
- Benefit blush in DallasRimmel Lasting Finish Matte lipstick by Kate Moss in shade 101
All in all, one of my favourite looks I did recently. :)
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