Thursday 23 April 2015

Nails and Sephora Sales

On Friday I spent the day with Lauren and McKenna, it was a four part adventure: manicures, birthday dinner, makeup swap, and Sephora sale. My post on the swap is coming later this week.

I haven't gotten my nails done very many times, this was actually my third ever manicure. The venue was Polish'd Nail Bar which is located in the PATH in downtown Toronto. Due to it's location their clientele is mainly business people on their way to and from work. The experience is tailored to this, with a small, minimalist space and quick service.



The girl who did my nails was adorable and Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants was playing on the tv, so overall it was a great experience for me. The colour I got was Essie Flowerista, which is part of their Spring 2015 collection, which I didn't know until later but I'm excited that I chose a new and exciting colour.



shown here with matching lips (Maybelline Vision in Violet)


I had less luck at the Sephora sale. 15% off tends to bring out the animal instinct in the best of us. So it was crowded, I was anxious, and all the things on my list were sold out. 

Luckily the sale isn't just one day. So prepared to go into battle once more, I headed into my local Sephora. Luckily it was much less crowded, and though I browsed a little, I had my eye on the prize. 

My first pick was Clinique Cheek Pop in Cola Pop, which ended my search for a snow white blush. It's the perfect red blush, very blendable and buildable and soft and just. It's really nice, I'd really recommend it. 



But one of the things I excitedly grabbed was the NARS Audacious Lipstick in Janet. Which when I got home I realized was nearly identical to Covergirl Spellbound (if you're looking for a dupe I'd highly recommend it)

So once again I was off to the mall, this time exchanging Janet for Audrey (and returning a pair of shoes that didn't fit) And I couldn't be happier. Audrey is a much more unique colour, a sort of muted berry red. I adore it. 





(left: Cola Pop, right: Audrey)

6 comments:

  1. I love both of the things you ended up getting in the Sephora sale! I really want to try the Clinique blushes but I'm on a no-buy for makeup for a while after everything I bought in the sale this time.

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    1. Thanks! And my favourite part of the Clinique blushes is that the flower design stays, unlike the texture/pattern on a lot of products.

      And you did get a lot at the sale, so that's probably for the best. :P

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    2. I want the Clinique pop blushes too.

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  2. That NARS lipstick is GORGEOUS!

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    1. I KNOW RIGHT? And it's so creamy and lovely like if they weren't so expensive I'd try and convince everyone I know to get one.

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