Quick, easy, affordable bold lip!!

Quick and easy video on how I do a bold lip!

Mother's day special - 4 questions with my mom

I thought for Mother's day that I would share a post on my mother. I asked her a few questions and here's how it turned out:

Me: What is your favourite beauty item?

Mom: Eyeliner. It makes a whole lot of difference.

Me: LOL like mother, like daughter.

** My mom and I use the same pencil liner which is Revlon Colorstay liner! **

Mom: Eyes are the most important facial feature... even though I wear glasses and they're not always visible.

Me: What is your favourite recent fashion purchase?

Mom: My Kenneth Cole shoes

photo credit to tina ;)

Me: What do you think makes someone beautiful?

Mom: When they open their mouths and have something to say. When they are eloquent, kind hearted, confident, pragmatic etc. Not a bubble head. Those qualities leave a more lasting impression then physical beauty



Me: If you had a week to yourself, no work, no kids, what would you do?

Mom: Ah! I would love that! I would go somewhere that I could move at my own pace. Read and visit interesting places... and no chores!

I hope you girls enjoyed that! My mom is such a sweetheart and definitely deserves some time off. Hopefully she'll have some time this summer ;)

L'Oreal Nail Art launch!

I had the pleasure of attending the L'Oreal launch of their new items in Nail art this past week. I thought that I would share with you all some great pointers as well as some pictures of the great new stuff! 

I had a lovely time as usual. L'Oreal really loves to involve bloggers and letting us play with and test out new product is like letting kids in a candy store!

Here are some of the new trends that L'Oreal is tapping into this season:

> Full coverage nude : Basically opaque nude colours. (I personally just picked up walked on the beach and I'm in love)

> Upscale texture : Using great shine and texture to really amp up your look

> Matte : Matte is a great way to change up your polish. A nail colour will look completely different with a matte top coat. I guarantee it

> Deep rich tones : As the theme for the met gala has proven, punk is back and that means deep rich tones are the way to go!

> The new nail colours being introduced this season are not only fresh and new but also newly formulated!
> Nail lingerie is another way to take your existing polish and amp it up. It adds dimension and texture to the look. Perfect for the night out.
>Press ons are something really new for L'Oreal. I have always had issues with press ons but I like that L'Oreal is looking at this as a great way to have your nails done quick and easy for a night out and not for long term wear (if your reglueing press ons for months, you need help)
> New top coats were introduced. And if they ever discontinue the matte top coat, I will cry. I absolutely LOVE it.

Tom Bachik, L'Oreal's celebrity nail artist, explaining Anne Hathaway's breathtaking nails.

One of my fave nail lingerie designs!

The matte top coat on the shade "walk on the beach" I have it on as I type this. LOL

Rica playing around with the nail lingerie

Anthony loves to take pictures.... as I eat....

Playing around with more top coats and designs!

Rica and I :)

Me, Tom Bachik, Rica

I hope you all enjoyed this post! Let me know if you will be trying any of these out or have already!

I leave you all with a nail tip from the expert himself.

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS : Makeup Edition

For as long as I can remember, I have heard globetrotters complain about the perils of packing light. Since I started my new job, I have gained a deep hatred for packing (especially beauty and fashion items). I thought that I would share with you some of my travel essentials to hopefully help all of you beauty addicts pack light... ish

1.Urban Decay - Naked Basics palette 2. MAC - Sheertone blush in Peaches 3. Shu Uemura Eyelash curler 4.Philosophy - Hope in a jar (in sephora travel container) 5. Sleek- Contour kit in light 6. Urban Decay - Travel All nighter setting spray 7. Estee Lauder - Advanced Night Repair Eye cream 8. Revlon - Super lustrous lipgloss in Nude Lustre 9. MAC - Studio Finish concealer in NC30 10.Rimmel-1000 kisses lip pencil in Spice 11. Eyeko - Skinny Liquid eyeliner 12. Revlon - Colorstay pencil in Black 13. Revlon - Photoready palette in Metropolitan 14. C.O. Bigelow Rose Salve 15. Colgate Optic white travel toothpaste 16. MAC- Select cover up concealer in NC 30 17. L’Oreal- Caresse wet shine stain in Pink Resistance 18. MAC face and body foundation (in sephora travel container) - Mix between N2 and C3 19. Moisture Renew in Pink Protect 20. L’Oreal Voluminous power collagen mascara in waterproof        

Clarins poudre multi eclat - HOLY GRAIL

PROS:
> Lightweight
> Pleasant smell
> Reflects light without making me look like a disco ball
> Comes with sifter and powder puff
> Reasonably priced
> Packaging is elegant

CONS:
> Bulky for travel

OVERALL:
This product is a holy grail for me as it removes shine without dulling my skin. It's for those who like a DEWY (not oily) finish. I apply it with a large powder brush to areas that I don't want shine like my forehead. I am not usually a fan of powder, but now if I need to reach for a powder, this is the one that performs!

4.8/5