tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9828031833745791692024-02-21T11:08:55.652-05:00Cupcakes & Cateyesmakeup and baking and inane commentary from a 20 something nerdCourtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15045906773095503245noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982803183374579169.post-32426643294635032262015-10-15T12:00:00.000-04:002015-10-15T12:00:00.470-04:00Melt Space Cake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I’ve been on the Melt Cosmetics mailing list for about a
year. Every time I got an email from them, I read it anxiously, hoping,
wishing, <i>dreaming</i>, of one thing: a
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From the moment I heard of this shade, I knew I needed it.
Everything about it spoke to me, from the beautiful mid toned cool grey colour
to the sci-fi-esque name. <o:p></o:p></div>
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So obviously the moment I got the email I had to buy it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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When I checked my tracking and saw it was coming, I
anxiously sat in the living room all morning, watching for the mailman. The
moment he was out of sight, I ran to the mailbox and opened it to find a
beautiful (if slightly damp from the day’s downpour) box.<o:p></o:p></div>
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It took everything in me to take pictures before I put it
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Once the photography session was over, I ran to the mirror
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And I was <i>slightly</i>
disappointed. With the $19 price point, plus conversion and shipping, I paid a
fair bit for this lipstick. For that much I expected smooth application, no
problems. But it’s a very dry formula
and it drags across your lips somewhat unpleasantly. <o:p></o:p></div>
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As is I feel like its best applied with a lip brush, as it’s
quite difficult to apply neatly straight out of the tube. It would also <i>really</i> be nice if they carried matching
lip liners, because I think that would be the best way for a really crisp
looking line without all the effort of the brush. Even with the brush I definitely needed to go
back in with concealer to make things look perfect.<o:p></o:p></div>
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But as much as application was a little bit of a letdown,
the colour wasn’t. I love it so much. It makes up for any other drawbacks. And I honestly think it’s the most wearable
shade in my collection of unusual lipstick colours. <o:p></o:p></div>
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It wore well for 9 hours, with a minor touch up after dinner and it was still in fine shape before I took it off to go to bed. </div>
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Lately I've been trying to get out of a rut. Part of this process has been trying to dress really nicely whenever I leave the house. Another part has been asking my friend <a href="https://instagram.com/mathurimaya/" target="_blank">Mathuri</a> to take OOTD pictures of me whenever we hang out. So I figured I should put them to use and make a little belated fall lookbook.<br />
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This outfit was supposed to be very different. But then I spilled something on my other shirt and the bow tie I misguidedly tried to make in under an hour with no prior experience didn't turn out, so I just threw on a different button up and a cardigan and went with it. I definitely like this version better anyways.</div>
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<i><b>shirt: </b>American Eagle (<a href="http://www.ae.com/web/browse/product_details.jsp?productId=1354_6937_915" target="_blank">similar</a>) c<b>ardigan:</b> Tommy Hillfiger </i></div>
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<i>(similar: <a href="http://oldnavy.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?vid=1&pid=596290023" target="_blank">Old Navy</a>)<b> skirt:</b> home made (similar: <a href="http://www.forever21.com/shop/ca/en/p/classic-skater-skirt-2000053979--1001" target="_blank">Forever 21</a>)</i></div>
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I'm slowly getting over my fear of shapeless clothing, and this dress is helping a lot. Nothing says "I don't need a defined waist" like a cute flowy a-line dress. The nice drapey cardigan doesn't hurt either. </div>
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Also I highly recommend getting one of these ASOS oversized scarves, cause they're the coziest things ever and they come in lots of patterns <strike>and I wore mine as a blanket when I got cold at the grocery store last week.</strike></div>
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<i><b>dress:</b> <a href="http://www.hm.com/ca/product/82346?article=82346-C" target="_blank">H&M</a><b> cardigan:</b> Walmart (similar: <a href="http://www.hm.com/ca/product/13330?article=13330-C" target="_blank">H&M</a>)</i></div>
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<i><b>scarf: </b>ASOS (<a href="http://www.asos.com/asos/asos-plain-oversized-square-scarf-with-blanket-stitch/prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=5195349" target="_blank">similar</a>) <b>boots:</b> <a href="http://www.callitspring.com/ca/en/women/boots/mid-boots/c/132/SUVIGNANO/p/33765579-97" target="_blank">Call It Spring</a></i></div>
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<i><b>jacket: </b>Marshalls (similar: <a href="http://www.hm.com/ca/product/68481?article=68481-A" target="_blank">H&M</a>)<b> dress: </b>Marshalls (similar: <a href="http://www.hm.com/ca/product/34959?article=34959-E" target="_blank">H&M</a>)</i></div>
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<i><b>beanie:</b> <a href="http://www.journeys.com/product.aspx?id=392090&c=867&g=w" target="_blank">Journey's</a><b> boots: </b><a href="http://www.callitspring.com/ca/en/women/boots/mid-boots/c/132/SUVIGNANO/p/33765579-97" target="_blank">Call It Spring</a></i></div>
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I wanted a dress with a hood, and I couldn't find one, so I made one. I'm considering selling them in my Etsy store because I feel like this is a niche in fashion that needs to be filled. </div>
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<i><b>jacket: </b>H&M (<a href="http://www.hm.com/ca/product/04118?article=04118-A" target="_blank">similar</a>) <b>dress:</b> home made </i></div>
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<i><b>sunglasses: </b>Forever 21 (<a href="http://www.forever21.com/shop/ca/en/women-accessories-sunglasses/p/metal-trimmed-round-sunglasses-1000155957--1001" target="_blank">similar</a>)</i></div>
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<i><b>belt: </b>Target <b>boots</b>: <a href="http://www.callitspring.com/ca/en/women/boots/mid-boots/c/132/SUVIGNANO/p/33765579-97" target="_blank">Call It Spring</a></i></div>
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<b>What are your favourite looks for fall?</b></div>
Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15045906773095503245noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982803183374579169.post-43069551874604722782015-05-24T20:52:00.000-04:002015-05-24T20:52:19.408-04:00Review: Bandelettes<span style="font-family: inherit;">"<span style="background-color: white; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18.2000007629395px;">Bandelettes</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2000007629395px;">® are sexy thigh bands designed to stay put and provide comfort and protection against chafing all day long." These things were all over the place last summer. Every plus sized fashion blogger I followed talked about them. When I finished last summer completely fed up with chub rub after trying a bunch of different products, I resolved to try these out when the warm weather returned.</span></span><br />
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I love these things. I've worn them three times now and it's just so nice to go out when it's warm and wear a cute dress and not worry about your thighs attempting to murder each other. All you have to do is stop worrying that they're falling off, and you can enjoy your day out in the sun, pain free (just don't forget the sunscreen!)<br />
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You can order Bandelettes from their site at <a href="http://www.bandelettes.com/">www.bandelettes.com</a><br />
<br />Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15045906773095503245noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982803183374579169.post-34582160847996805662015-04-30T15:25:00.001-04:002015-04-30T15:25:44.155-04:00Avengers: Age of Ultron Inspired Makeup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's no secret I love superheroes. So I took today, the North American opening day for Avengers 2, to try my hand at some hero themed looks. Sadly my fav (Captain Marvel) didn't make the cut on this movie, so I had to find some other characters to be inspired by. I asked on Twitter what Avenger people would most like to see a look based on, and the top two were Thor and Hulk!</div>
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For Thor I took inspiration from his darker MCU costume rather than the brighter one from the comics. I went for a grey and silver smokey eye with bold winged liner (cause the man can fly!) And then I chose red lips for his red cape. I also went with a little bronzer, because Chris Hemsworth is always looking pretty tanned and beach ready. </div>
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For Hulk I went all green! Green shadow, green liner, green lips, and then just a touch of purple on the lower lash line and on my cheeks for his purple pants. </div>
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The other component of my hangout with Lauren and McKenna was a makeup swap. I ended up getting a lot of things that I'm really excited about. It's mostly lip products (no one is surprised) but there are a few other things that I feel like might be interesting. </div>
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<b>Rimmel Stay Blushed in Sunkissed Cherry: </b>I've only ever used one liquid cheek product before so I'm interested to see how this goes for me. The colour is very pretty and I've been getting a lot more into blush lately so I'm excited. </div>
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<b>NYX Butter Lipstick in Little Susie: </b>To be honest I'm not certain it's Little Susie? I'm not at home right now. Either way I really like this. I'm a fan of the formula, it's super creamy and hydrating. The colour is really nice too. </div>
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<b>CoverGirl Colorlicious Lipstick in Seduce:</b> I tend to like CoverGirl lipsticks, and I love red lipsticks, so we'll see how this one compares to my other favs. </div>
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<b>NYX Round Lipstick in Chaos:</b> Yet another red. Mostly I picked this for the name. It also swatched fairly different from the other red I chose, so I didn't feel as silly picking them both. </div>
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<b>Milani Color Statement Lipstick in Hot Pink Rage: </b>It's so pink! Lauren didn't like this one because she isn't a fan of the Milani lipstick smell, but I like it. </div>
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<b>Stay All Day Vinyl Lip Gloss in Nude Vinyl: </b>I'm not really a lip gloss person. I'm not sure why I grabbed this to be honest but it just spoke to me for some reason. So we'll see how it goes. </div>
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<b>Benefit Posietint: </b>Another liquid cheek product. I'm a sucker for cute packaging. Also the colour is really soft and pretty, so hopefully it will look nice. </div>
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<b>Sephora Collection Eyeshadow in ???:</b> I can't find the colour name online, but it's a really nice lavender shade and I'm loving pastel purples right now so I'm super excited to give this a go. </div>
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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.<br />
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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.<br />
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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. </div>
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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. </div>
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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. </div>
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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)</div>
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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. </div>
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Last year, the trend was ombre hair, but this year, ombre is all about makeup. I've been seeing ombre lips all over instagram and tumblr, and yesterday I decided to give the look a shot myself.</div>
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I went with a horizontal colour transition rather than a vertical one because I find it wears better throughout the day. Also I can't speak for all the CoverGirl Lip Perfection Lipsticks, but Spellbound wears like a champ. It lasts a really long time and then leaves behind a really even stain that's actually kind of hard to get rid of. I was pretty impressed for a product under $10.<br />
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<b>Face:</b> MAC Pro Longwear Foundation in NW15, Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer in Fair, Pixi All Over Magic in Bare Radiance</div>
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Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15045906773095503245noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982803183374579169.post-44367270209563038052015-04-09T18:40:00.000-04:002015-04-09T18:40:00.693-04:00elf Small Stippling Brush Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Recently I purchased a blush from Colourpop and I wanted to try it out with a few different brushes. Lauren, from <a href="http://lipstickandlacquer.blogspot.ca/">Lipstick + Lacquer</a> suggested I try a stippling brush from elf. Since Target Canada is nearing the end of its run, they no longer have much elf stock available. So instead I stopped by my local Superstore when I was in the neighbourhood and picked this up. </div>
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This brush gave me a bit of a different look with the blush. I felt like I had more control than with my Real Techniques brush, possibly because of the smaller surface area, but also because of the technique.<br />
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Overall I'm pretty satisfied with this brush, and I think it's a great addition to my collection.Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15045906773095503245noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982803183374579169.post-67285394611872296962015-04-05T09:30:00.000-04:002015-04-05T09:30:00.670-04:00Sephora Birthday Gift 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I recently went into Sephora to pick up my birthday gift. I've been excited to get this gift since my sister picked up hers in January. And for good reason! This set contains two NARS lip pencils, a Velvet Matte in Cruella, my favourite red ever and a Satin in Rikugien, which Sephora describes as a "rose pink", but I feel like leans more into neutral territory. I already have Cruella but I love it so much that I'm happy to have a backup.<br />
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Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15045906773095503245noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982803183374579169.post-45780427170833650122015-04-02T10:30:00.000-04:002015-04-02T10:30:02.353-04:00March Favourites<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>H&M Hexagon Pendant: </b>I love hexagons. They're my favourite shape, maybe because they remind me so much of bees. So when I saw this necklace at H&M back in December, I had to pick it up. Over the winter it didn't seem to match with all my heavy scarves, but now that it's been warming up I've been wearing it more and more. </div>
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<b>Bobo Academy "gay!" Bag:</b> I got this bag on sale a while back, and it's become my go to tote. </div>
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<b>Colourpop Lumiere:</b> This is my favourite everyday lipstick. I keep it in my purse at all times in case I want to switch things up during the day. </div>
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<b>Mistborn Trilogy by Brandon Sanderson:</b> After having a bunch of friends recommend this series to me for years, I finally started it at the beginning of the month. The books are LONG so it's nice to have it on my tablet rather than carrying around a huge paperback. I've been loving it so far, so anyone who likes high fantasy, check it out!</div>
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<b>Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula:</b> Okay this one is not just this month. I honestly swear by this stuff, I've been using it for years. It keeps my skin soft and smells amazing and I don't think I've talked about it here before, so I thought I'd share the secret now. </div>
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<b>Funko Pop Jupiter Jones:</b> I went to Toronto Comicon a couple of weekends ago and picked this up. I love Jupiter so much that I couldn't miss out on this adorable little figurine. She'll be joining my Daenerys Funko Pop on my desk. </div>
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<b>Dr Bronner's Almond Castile Liquid Soap: </b>After seeing Essiebutton recommend this stuff for cleaning brushes, I thought I'd try it out. I got the almond because I tend to prefer lighter scents. It works great! It's a little sudsier than I expected, but it gets the job done and smells great doing it.</div>
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<b>Dove Dry Shampoo:</b> I ran out of my tiny bottle of Klorane dry shampoo, and I was really sad because I haven't found anywhere around here that carries it. So I popped into Shoppers and picked up Emily's favourite. It's a little weird because it makes me smell like my girlfriend, but it's also pretty comforting. It works great and smells great, and I like how it doesn't leave my hair quite as powdery as some dry shampoos tend to. </div>
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These particular shorts are no longer available but cute printed culottes are available in many places, such as <a href="https://www.joefresh.com/ca/Categories/Women/Shorts/Print-Soft-Short/p/WS5B170012_912">here</a>, <a href="http://www.forever21.com/shop/ca/en/women-bottom-shorts/p/floral-woven-tulip-shorts-2000088749--1001">here</a>, and <a href="http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-Shorts-in-Rose-Print-with-Embroidered-Trim/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=4847505">here!</a><br />
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I love these shorts because they're a break from the usual short, tight shorts I usually go for, but also different from my plentiful supply of skirts. They're super comfortable and there are so many options for wearing them.<br />
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I've been eyeing the Pixi shelf ever since Target came to Canada. The branding, the packaging, the products, all spoke to me. The prices however, did not. So now since Target Canada is closing it's doors, and all beauty products are 40% off, I decided to pick up a couple of things.<br />
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After missing out on the MAC Cinderella Beauty Powder, I've been looking into a bunch of finishing powders. There have been a lot that have piqued my interest, but most of them are a little on the expensive side. But at $15 a pop after liquidation discounts, these two from Pixi seemed a little more in my price range.<br />
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There's a lot a love about these products. The packaging is sturdy plastic, they open easily and close with a satisfying click. It doesn't hurt that it's all also my favourite colour, green. The powders themselves are soft and silky.<br />
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"All-Over Magic is a multi-purpose silky powder palette for a sophisticated sheen on eyes, cheeks, face, or body" The powder blends beautifully. I was worried it would be too bronzey for my skin tone, especially because I chose it over the rose coloured one, but instead just gave my skin a subtle glow, like I had a really good night's sleep. It's subtle, and it doesn't pick up very well on camera, but it's a noticeable difference in person.<br />
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"Flawless Finishing Powder is a suit-all, translucent, velvet finish powder for all skin types." This powder was a little less impressive, but mostly just after using the other one. Due to the slight shimmer of the powder, I expected a more brightening effect. Instead the powder was more mattifying, and the shimmer wasn't noticeable once the powder was applied to my skin. The lack of brightening just made me all the more glad that I picked up both products.<br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">So McKenna and my roommate and I made a Colourpop order recently and yesterday it came in the mail. I ordered a lip liner, a lipstick and a blush. I already have a couple of their lipsticks (or lippie stix as they call them) and I really like them.</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">This is the first time I've ordered myself, or ordered to my house at least. I was pleasantly surprised by the adorable packaging and the personalized card with joke. It was also full of foam to keep all the makeup safe which was great. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">I got the lipstick in Lumiere, a neutral, the pencil in Leather, a bright purple to go with my Leather lipstick, and the blush in Mochi, a bright, matte pink. </span></div>
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The blushes have kind of a strange consistency. I've been told they have a similar formula to their shadows, but I haven't tried those. They're very soft and creamy, and they build very well. I was nervous at first, as I tend to prefer powder blushes to cream blushes, but this one was surprisingly easy to use. I used my Real Techniques blush brush, but I think I want to try it out with a few different brushes to see what works best. </div>
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The blush lasted 8 hours for me, which was as long as I wore it. I think next time I'll wear it without bronzer, I think this shade of pink would be better on it's own. I feel like the brightness didn't photograph well, it is so so pink.</div>
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As far as the lipsticks go, Lumiere is going to be a great everyday colour for me. It's sort of a "My Lips But Better" kind of shade. They smell really nice, it's sort of a sugary smell, but not quite the MAC vanilla. Colourpop's mattes are more of a satin matte than a true matte, but I tend to prefer that. </div>
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They're not super long wearing, which is fine for the more neutral shades but a little annoying for the brighter ones. I find they last about five hours, but often come off when you're eating or drinking. I don't mind reapplying so it's not a huge deal to me, you just want to make sure to bring it along with you if you're going out. </div>
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The Colourpop pencils are nice. I'm not surprised so many beauty bloggers use them on their own. They apply matte, and they take a fairly steady hand to apply neatly and evenly, but with a little effort they can provide full coverage. I would prefer a twist up to a sharpenable pencil, but I do like that it's not a wooden pencil. </div>
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Overall I'm really happy with all the stuff I got, though I'm a little disappointed I made the order just before the spring collection was released. I have my eye on Tootsie, which has been described as a dupe for Lime Crime Cashmere and I'm always up for that, but some pictures of it look closer to Colorpop's own Lumiere or Brink, so I'm not sure. </div>
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<li><i>Reflections - MisterWives</i></li>
<li><i>Froot - Marina and the Diamonds</i></li>
<li><i>Our Own House - MisterWives</i></li>
<li><i>Jackrabbit - San Fermin</i></li>
<li><i>Push Pull - Purity Ring</i></li>
<li><i>Cecilia and the Satellite - Andrew McMahon</i></li>
<li><i>Better Man - Leon Bridges</i></li>
<li><i>I Am A Heart - Hey Ocean</i></li>
<li><i>Rain - Bishop Allen</i></li>
<li><i>Clean - Taylor Swift</i></li>
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Today I went shopping with my friend Robyn. I only picked up a few things, but I got so many samples that I figured this was a haul big enough to merit sharing. </div>
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<b>Forever 21 Lace Top: </b>I just finished sewing a 3/4 circle skirt last night, and I needed something to go with it. It's midi length and pink, so I wanted something dainty and soft, and this fits the bill perfectly.</div>
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<b>Elizabeth and James Nirvana Black (and White):</b> I've mentioned here a couple of times that I was looking for a new perfume. Last time I went to Sephora I tested Nirvana Black and I've been thinking about it ever since so I picked up the rollerball of it today. Then after mentioning I hadn't tried Nirvana White, they made me up a sample! I'm so excited to start wearing it, it smells so so good. </div>
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<b>Philosophy Purity Made Simple Cleanser:</b> I swore by this stuff in high school but I stopped using it after a while because it doesn't smell very nice. Which I know is a small price to pay for a effective face product but the actual price tag didn't help—it's a pretty expensive product. But I'm excited to give it another chance. </div>
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<b>Lovely Me:Ex You & Face Blusher in 09 Cinnamon Dream:</b> I have a highlighter from this brand that I got from McKenna for Christmas and I love it. And I've been looking for a contouring shade that leans more toward neutral than warm or cool undertones, so I'm hoping this will do that. I'm planning to test it over the next few days and get a review up ASAP. </div>
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<b>The Face Shop Mango Seed Cleanser, Lotion and Eye Cream: </b>My favourite thing about The Face Shop is the free samples. They're always plentiful and they're always great. I can't wait to try these out, mango is one of my favourite scents. </div>
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Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15045906773095503245noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982803183374579169.post-12979022529668502012015-03-08T11:12:00.000-04:002015-03-08T11:12:00.108-04:00How To: Rock a Bold LipMaybe you want to make it feel summer with a neon pink liptstick, maybe you're just opening your eyes to the beautiful – and slightly unconventional – colour range offered by indie brands, or maybe you're still not over the fall/winter vampy lip trend (I know I'm not) There are a lot of reasons to rock a bold lip this time of year.<br />
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Bold colours draw a lot of attention to your lips, so I recommend a lip exfoliator or scrub. You can make your own scrub at home or buy one like from <a href="http://www.lush.ca/Bubble-Gum/03056,en_CA,pd.html">Lush</a> or <a href="http://www.sephora.com/whipped-cherry-lip-scrub-P303109">Bite Beauty</a>. My product of choice is the <a href="http://www.eyeslipsface.com/studio/lips/lip_balm/lip_exfoliator">elf Lip Exfoliator</a> (as pictured above), because it's so easy and mess free to use.<br />
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Step two is a little harder: confidence. I hear it from my friends all the time:<br />
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"Green lipstick would look terrible on me!"<br />
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And okay, maybe when it comes to makeup, the last one is true, but it hasn't always been that way. I used to be afraid to wear red lipstick. I would put it on and then take it straight off. It felt like a lie, like I wasn't allowed to wear it because I wasn't cool enough or sophisticated enough. I wore it sometimes for special occasions, but I was more comfortable in pinks.<br />
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Then someone taught me a trick: if you put on lipstick and you don't like it immediately, give it a few minutes. I don't know what the science or logic behind it is, but it helped me a lot. For the first time, I was giving myself the chance to be a little more out there, if only a small one. And from there I was less and less afraid to try new colours.<br />
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Soon I was buying more and more "adventurous" lip colours, and feeling good about it. I bought a lot of dark colours and I felt like that was the peak for me, the wildest lip colours I would ever own.<br />
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And then I watched an ItsMyRayeReye video called <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdXsGaw5Mi8">Bright Spring Lip Colours</a> and not only did she show off some amazing, exciting colours, she also opened up a whole new world to me: eye products as lip products. Within a few days I was walking through Sally Beauty and saw the most beautiful blue cream eyeshadow for under a dollar.<br />
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And as the wise lady at Inglot said to me: "I don't know why people are so afraid of bright makeup, it's not plastic surgery if you don't like it you can just wipe it off." So try something new, and if you don't like it, just wipe it off and try something else. And prepare for compliments from strangers, people are always impressed when you wear out of the ordinary makeup. </div>
Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15045906773095503245noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982803183374579169.post-28062163328582738932015-02-28T16:19:00.002-05:002015-03-07T23:14:01.182-05:00Get The Look: Jupiter Ascending<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So last night Jupiter Ascending. I absolutely loved the film (for rather than in spite of it's sillyness) and one of the things that stuck out to me the most was Jupiter's makeup. It was literally flawless in every scene. The most impressive look in the movie is her wedding look. From the impressive head piece to the gorgeous dress to—of course her makeup. And being a beauty blogger, my first instinct was to recreate the look ASAP.<br />
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I may not have the dress or the headpiece (I did try though!), but I think I got the makeup pretty close. I mean I don't exactly have Mila Kunis' excellent bone structure, but I worked with what I have.</div>
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<b>Face:</b> MAC Pro Longwear Foundation in NW15, Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer in Fair, Kat Von D Tattoo Concealer in Light 18</div>
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<b>Brows: </b>Anastasia Brow Wiz in Dark Brown</div>
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<b>Cheeks:</b> Benefit Coralista, Tarte Park Avenue Princess, Lovely me:ex I Make You Brighter in 01 Pink Glow</div>
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I know spring isn't technically here yet, but it's getting to that part of winter where we're all dying for a little warm weather. I'm ready to switch out my big winter coat for my leather jacket any day now, but with the current forecast, it might be a few more weeks. But just because the weather outside is still frightful, doesn't mean you're makeup can't be delightful. Here are some shades to get you into that springtime mood. </div>
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<i>(left to right: MAC Dodgy Girl, Too Faced Melted Violet, NYX Summer Breeze, Kat Von D Everlasting Love Liquid Lipstick in Berlin, Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Never Say Never)</i></div>
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<b>Dodgy Girl: </b>If you've been reading this blog for a while, you know how much I love purple lipstick. It's just a little bit different, but not so out there that you feel like it can't be part of an every day look. This was a part of the Kelly Osbourne Collection and is no longer available. You can get it on eBay, but it's much more expensive and it's hard to be sure you're getting the real thing. But do not fear! Colourpop Brills is an excellent dupe and it only costs $5, so you can get lovely lavender lips at a fraction of the cost of a MAC lipstick. </div>
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<b>Melted Violet:</b> Another purple, this one is less matte and a thinner formula than Dodgy Girl. And it doesn't show well in the swatches, but it dries slightly darker (it takes forever but it does eventually <i>set</i>) It's also a more pink kind of purple, perfect for those who want to give the colour a go but don't want to commit to a full blown purple. </div>
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<b>Summer Breeze: </b>I picked this up a few weeks ago and I'm a little in love. It's the perfect medium pink for summer, but it's not too punchy that it feels inappropriate a little earlier in the year. </div>
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<b>Berlin: </b>Sephora describes this as a "warm rose" but it feels a little more like a dark coral to me. Perfectly matte and long lasting, this shade is perfect for long days (getting longer! thank you sun!)</div>
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<b>Never Say Never: </b>A dark, blue toned, sort of purple pink. This one is great for pale girls like me, it's not exactly a neutral, but it's a great grab when you want to look polished and sophisticated without having to commit to the maintenance of a brighter or darker colour. </div>
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I'm always a fan of pastel nails, but now is the perfect time for them. Whether you want to go the classic neutral route with a pale pink like Mademoiselle, or you want to go for something a little brighter. I also included Plumberry which, while not exactly a pastel, just screams spring to me, maybe because it reminds me of tulips. </div>
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I have a lot of makeup, but there are so many products I haven't tried yet that I'd love to. And yes they are mostly lipsticks because they're my favourite, but hey, I know what I like.</div>
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This hasn't been on my radar for too long, but it caught my eye when I saw someone on Instagram use Duraline to turn the burgundy shade from Melt's Dark Matter Eye Shadow Stack into a beautiful eyeliner. Since then I've tried to pick it up twice from the (semi) local Inglot store, but both times I've come in to see the dreaded red sold out sticker next to the bottle. I'll get you someday Duraline. </div>
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Ever since swatches from this product were first released I've really wanted to try it. I'm particularly interested in trying Potion and Sad Girl, because I love purple lipstick so much.<br />
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I've been looking at these every time I go into Sephora. I like a lot of the colours so at this point it's just a matter of deciding which shades are most different from what I currently have in my collection.<br />
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I've been looking for a new perfume and this one is literally called candy, and y'all know that's my jam. Also it comes in a rollerball for $30 so I could give it an extended test run without breaking the bank too hard.<br />
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Everyone talks about this. Constantly. And if that many people love it, I assume it's pretty good. I considered getting this with the gift card I got for Christmas, but I figured I should try not to spend it all in one go.<br />
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<a href="http://lipstickandlacquer.blogspot.ca/2015/01/jeffree-star-cosmetics-velour-liquid.html">Lauren of Lipstick + Lacquer</a> got a set of these when they were first released for preorder on Black Friday. I was intrigued, but it was her swatches that sold me. They just look so pigmented and the colours are so great. I really want to try them, maybe next time they restock.<br />
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Gosh. I've wanted this lipstick for so long. I feel like when I get this lipstick I will ascend. I will reach a new plane of existence. I will become the intergalactic princess I've always dreamed of being. Sadly it's <i>constantly sold out</i>. And the one and only time I've seen it available I hesitated too long and it was gone. But someday Space Cake, someday.<br />
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I have a lot of bad habits. One of them is rewarding myself
for menial tasks. So when I stopped at Wal-mart to buy toilet paper, I decided
to treat myself. I'm not really a lip gloss person, but I'm a big fan of dark
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The colour is very sheer, slightly buildable, and
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I decided to also try it on top of lipstick, and it paired
quite well with my Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Never Say Never, but I think
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Overall I'm somewhat disappointed with this product, more
due to the sign's claim than anything. I'd give it a 4/10 because while the
colour is kind of nice, it's not what I expected or what I was looking for, and
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Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15045906773095503245noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982803183374579169.post-42755766542603699632015-02-15T23:23:00.000-05:002015-02-15T23:47:47.122-05:00Valentine's Day: Part TwoCupcakes and macarons weren't the only thing this weekend had in store for me. For Christmas my parents got us tickets to see Once on the 15th, so in lieu of going out and celebrating on the 14th, we had a quiet dinner in and decided to make the trip into the city our Big Valentine's Day Date.<br />
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Now the show was a matinee, which in the theatre world means a less formal dress code, but we don't get excuses to get all dressed up too often, so we decided to go all out... or at least as fancy as our student budget wardrobes can get.<br />
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My dress is <a href="http://www.forever21.com/shop/ca/en/p/floral-print-mesh-dress-2000135643--1001">Forever 21 + and is not currently available</a>. My cardigan is from Bootlegger. Emily's dress is from Garage and her jacket is from Bluenotes.<br />
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I decided to go for one of my usual looks— dark lip, neutral eye, but I decided to spice it up a little with a bit of extra sparkle. I mean you can't wear a dress that screams "flower fairy" (or as more than one of my friends said, A Midsummer Night's Dream) this loudly without a little glitter, right? So both my eyeshadows and both my cheek products have glitter in them.<br />
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<br />Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15045906773095503245noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982803183374579169.post-54111173849858448912015-02-14T16:34:00.000-05:002015-02-14T16:34:11.752-05:00Valentine's Day: Part OneThis is the second Valentine's Day of my life that I've been in a relationship, and the first one on my home turf. Last year we spent the 14th at my girlfriend's place, and since we don't get to see each other very often, we also exchanged Christmas gifts. This year we got to spend Christmas together (!!!) and so this Valentine's Day is reserved exclusively for pink things covered in hearts.<br />
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Okay I'm trying a little harder than that. So I baked red velvet cupcakes in little tea cup cupcake holders. For the cupcakes I used <a href="http://divascancook.com/the-best-red-velvet-cake-recipe-easy-homemade-moist-with-southern-flair/">this recipe from Divas Can Cook</a> which is honestly the greatest red velvet recipe ever. Instead of cream cheese icing (because sharing a fridge with three other people doesn't really leave room for cupcakes) I used the <a href="http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/desserts/thate28099s-the-best-frosting-ie28099ve-ever-had/">frosting recipe from Tasty Kitchen found here</a>.<br />
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Now we also got fancy and went to our favourite bakery for macarons. If you want to make macarons at home I like <a href="http://www.yourhomebasedmom.com/how-to-make-french-macaroons/">this recipe from Your Home Based Mom</a>, because I keep forgetting to buy new batteries for my kitchen scale (and I know a lot of people don't have one) and this recipe uses cups rather than weights and still turns out just fine every time.<br />
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<i>(left to right: lavender caramel, pistachio, espresso, salted caramel, chocolate, oreo)</i></div>
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I also recommend freezing them if you plan to make them in advance, as they freeze very well and they're best at peak freshness, which only really lasts a day or two. They're definitely still yummy after, but your valentine (or you!) deserves the best.<br />
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<b>Neutrogena Oil Free Moisture, SPF 15: </b>This stuff is okay? But I have really dry skin, especially in the winter, and I feel like this just doesn't do the job. I didn't finish it, it's actually in here because it expired. I've switched to the Aveeno equivalent of this, which is better so far.<br />
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<b>Kirkland Signature Makeup Remover Wipes:</b> These are the best. The very best. I have two different packaging of these, the new ones are bigger, and less dry, so they're even better. I've gone through so many of these.<br />
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<b>Purederm Lemon Sheet Mask: </b>This was super nice! Usually masks irritate my skin (I have the most sensitive skin ever) but this one just felt really cool and refreshing. I picked this one up at Wal-mart forever ago and I think I'm going to pick one up next time I'm there if they still have them.<br />
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<b>Be a Bombshell Mascara: </b>I got this in one of my first ipsy bags. It was not good. It's clumpy and smelly and just overall very unpleasant.<br />
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<b>Bath and Body Works Holiday Apple Crisp Candles: </b>They're the two big ones. I was <i>obsessed</i> with this scent over the holidays, so much so that when my roommate got me one of these for Christmas and wrapped a shirt around it, I was super disappointed when the shirt stopped smelling like the candle.</div>
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<b>Cinnamon Bun Soy Candle: </b>That one's the medium sized one. I got it at Giant Tiger for $1. It was kind of nice? I mostly ended up burning it at the same time as another candle because the smell wasn't that strong. But I still enjoyed it.<br />
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<b>Bath and Body Works Bourbon Butterscotch Candle: </b>(the mini jar candle on the top left) This one was also a gift from a roommate. It smelled super nice but there's not much in these, so it ran out super quick.<br />
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<b>Bath and Body Works Pumpkin Cupcake Candle:</b> (the one on the bottom) This is the first candle I ever finished. I finished it in November I think, and then almost immediately went on to burn through one of the apple crisp 3-wicks. But I really liked it, I'm a sucker for cupcake-y scents.<br />
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Now for the tag post. I was tagged for this on tumblr but I figured it was relevant to this blog too! I tag Lauren of <a href="http://lipstickandlacquer.blogspot.ca/">Lipstick + Lacquer</a> and McKenna of <a href="http://genderwitchswampclub.blogspot.ca/">Genderwitch Swamp Club</a>.<br />
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I usually carry a bigger purse, but I recently downsized because I fell in love with this bag and honestly it feels great. Not only does my shoulder thank me for the lighter weight, but I also feel more organized and it's way easier to find things.<br />
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The bag itself is New Look, I got it from ASOS. It's no longer available in black but they now carry it in "Oatmeal" which you can find <a href="http://www.asos.com/new-look/new-look-rose-quilted-shoulder-bag-with-chain-strap/prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=4689190">here</a>.<br />
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It lacks a lot of the things I usually look for in bags: multiple pockets, zip closure, long strap; but I love it. It feels like it adds a touch more class to my outfits... rainbow laced combat boots notwithstanding...<br />
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<b>eos Lip Balm in Summer Fruit: </b>I always carry around a lip balm, especially in the winter. The cold and my habit of biting them tends to do a number on my lips so it's good to be able to hydrate them whenever possible. I like this one because it reminds me of my girlfriend, because it was a gift from her. I'm also really impressed with myself because it's almost finished and I think I've finished a total of two lip balms in my life. I'm always losing them.<br />
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<b>Bicycle Mini Wallet:</b> I got this at Target because my new purse just barely fit my old wallet, and I kind of needed space for other things. It turns out having a smaller wallet is way easier. I spend so much less time fussing with zippers and flipping through cards I never use. Also the print on it is super cute.<br />
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<b>Duracell Phone Charger:</b> My parents got a set of these for the Disney World trip and I think I used it once when I was there. It's a lot more useful here, when I spend long bus rides killing my battery and need a bit more juice so that I can make sure I get home safe.<br />
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<b>Headphones: </b>Not much to say about these. They're blue, which I enjoy, they have a microphone and a remote which comes in handy. I hope they last a while I've grown quite fond of them.<br />
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<b>Forever 21 Macaron Compact: </b>You all may have noticed I'm a bit of a sucker for baked good prints. I had to spend a few more dollars to get free shipping on my last order so I threw this in my cart and I'm so pleased I did it's so cute.<br />
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<b>Colourpop Lippie Stix in Bunny:</b> I got this for Christmas from McKenna and I love it so much. I wore it yesterday (hence why it's in here) and I got so many compliments. Green lipstick is the best. I'm trying what I'm calling a new purse resolution to keep no more than two lipsticks in my purse at one time. When I emptied out my old one to transfer, I found eight. So far so good, but I've only been using this bag for about a week, so we'll see.<br />
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<b>The Body Shop Hemp Hand Protector Sample:</b> The Body Shop at my mall was doing a "Girl's Night" yesterday, and while I didn't take part in the complementary hand massages or any of the other services they were offering, I did take a sample. This stuff smells bad. Like not horribly off putting but not nice at all, but it's thick and buttery and my hands feel so so nice. And the sample is pretty sizable, so I think it'll last a little while in my bag.<br />
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So I may have gone a little crazy at the Great Canadian Superstore a few days ago. I went because there the only place that carries Milani locally and I wanted to see if they had the new Matte Lipsticks. They didn't (unsurprisingly) but a few other things caught my eye. Including this rad t shirt. Which I saw and bought immediately because space. </div>
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I figured I'd post a look trying out my new stuff. I am particularly in love with this lip combo, filling my lips in completely with the liner and then topping it with the lipstick. I feel like the pictures don't capture it properly, it's sort of taupe-y and I'm just obsessed.</div>
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<i>(sorry about the headphones but I've been completely obsessed with the </i></div>
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<i>"Cool New Music: Winter" playlist on Songza for like the past two weeks)</i></div>
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Face: MAC Pro Longwear Foundation in NW15, Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer in Fair, Kat Von D Tattoo Concealer in Light 18<br />
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Brows: Anastasia Brow Whiz in Dark Brown<br />
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Eyes: elf Eyelid Primer, Maybelline Color Tattoo in Punk Pomegranate, Urban Decay Naked Basics 2, Kat Von D Tattoo Liner, Tarte Lights Camera Lashes Mascara<br />
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Cheeks: MAC Crazed Imagination Blush, Tarte Park Avenue Princess Bronzer, Lovely me:ex I Make You Brighter in 01 Pink Glow<br />
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Lips: NYX Slim Lip Pencil in Espresso, Wet n Wild Mega Last Lip Color in Bare it AllCourtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15045906773095503245noreply@blogger.com4