Birthday Besties

Hope everyone week is going well!

Today is my birthday and I thought I would quickly share with you my must have products today.

Deborah Lippmann nail varnish in Happy Birthday. 

This is a party of multi coloured glitters, it's a lot of fun to wear especially if you feel like celebrating. And how appropriate is the name?

Benefit Erase Paste Concealer

This is a great under eye concealer that covers my horrible horrible dark circles. I have been loving this product today especially since I woke up early and went to bed late. 

Bourjois Java Rice Loose powder

As I mentioned before I am running on minimal sleep and my skin looks dull and dehydrated. I have been loving this powder because it really helps achieve that 'Birthday glow' with just a quick swipe to the cheek bones. 

I have been playing around with this for a week so expect a review very very soon!

Lancome Pink Carat

Again this is one of those feel good products, cute packaging, good product, cute shade and pretty glitters make this a must for birthdays. Not to mention, this product is also easy to apply and looks beautifully shimmery on the lips.  

Well I am off dinner. 

Let me know what your favourite birthday products are. 

Hope you are all having a great week!

Thanks for reading,

Tanya

Glam Glo a review!

So everyone and their best friend seems to be talking about this lately, but what really did me in was a UK blogger that described this as her “can’t live without product”. I don’t know about you but those are some pretty powerful words so on my previous trip to Sephora I decided to pick up a mini. Let me tell you these babies are not cheap. The tiny mini bottle set me back a whopping 20 bucks. Fortunately/surprisingly the little tub lasts about 5-6 applications.

The first thing you will notice is this mud mask smells great, like super refreshing floral sort of scent. It smells so nice that Jay even commented, “is that your face?” which I gather in man means ‘that mask smells nice’. According to Glam Glow you are to apply a thin even layer. I found this hard because of the large pieces of seaweed kind of fell off my face and the coloring of the mask was kind of hard to see against my skin. Not all is bad because it actually dries way more even that it looks.

Next you put this sucker on your skin and your going to feel … a tingling burning sensation. I know I’m a wimp but this brought tears to my eyes. I opted to take a piece of paper and fan my face to reduce that burning sensation. After about a min or two the burning goes away and you are left with a pleasant smelling mud mask.

After 5 minutes you take this off and I was honestly left with a much clearer complexion. This mask did not dry out my skin nor did it aggravate my eczema. I think this mask really performs what it’s set out to do but for me the tingling sensation when applied is simply too painful. For this reason only I am not going to repurchase this I just found it physically painful when applied. I recommend you try Glam Glow before you purchase the large bottle.

Well that’s all for now ladies!

I hope everyone is having a lovely weekend.

To all my Canadian readers Happy Thanks Giving

weekend.

Take care and keep eating Turkey!

Tanya 

Bourjois Decades of Beauty Gift Set

Over the past year Bourjois has been one of my new favorite makeup companies. My love started with the chocolate bronzer but what really captivated me was there Healthy Serum Foundation. My next purchase was a blush in Rose D’or, which is a gorgeous and very wearable golden gold shade. I also bought a nail polish again another amazing product. I guess you can say I haven’t had a bad experience with this brand!

So I was pondering the drugstore and they had a whole display set up for Bourjois 150^th Birthday. So wanting to try more of Bourjois with a combination of being a history nerd mixed with so many amazing reviews I decided to pick up the 150 Decades of Beauty set.

Just from a first glance everything seems really nice except for the black Kajal Liner, which seemed to lack pigment. With that being said I was surprised at how pigmented the blush was in comparison to the already pigmented Bourjois blush I own. The Java Rice Powder … so soft, so pretty. All I can say is expect a review coming soon.

picture of packaging

Overall my first impression of the entire set is it’s great value. This set cost me $60 at Shoppers Drug Mart. I think for trying 6 full size products and a mini nail polish this set is well worth the money.

Expect some reviews coming real soon!

Also, let me know what product you would like to hear a review on!

Hope you ladies are having an amazing week.

Thanks for stopping in,

Tanya 

Product Empties #1

If you have no idea what these posts are about this is going to sound crazy. Basically you hoard around otherwise seeming less trash so that you can take pictures and talk about it online. 

Dear Mom, I’m not crazy other people do this too!

But these are my three reasons:

-Firstly I feel like I honestly never finish makeup products so when I do it’s a huge deal and should be celebrated.

-Secondly, reading/watching posts like these are some of my favorites.

-Finally I feel like someone can really accurately review a product once they’ve finished it.

So buckle in shit is about to get real.

Philosophy Purity Cleanser

This is a cleanser, toner and makeup remover that gentle to enough to use around the eye area. I have been using this for about two years now and already am starting a new bottle. I find that the formula is very effect at taking off makeup and very moisturizing too.

Great stuff but I’m getting the urge to try something new, so leave me a comment on what cleansers you recommend?

Clinique Airbrush Concealer

I pair this with the Bobby Brow’s corrector in the morning to help eliminate dark circles around the eye. Great product and already have a new one on the go!

Laura Mercier Hand Cream in Almond Coconut

I got a gift set of these for my Christmas last year. I really liked the scent of this one, but would I buy it again? No! It’s not a bad product and if I got it for Christmas again it’s not like I would be upset. Personally, I just think there are less expensive hand creams that moisturize just as well or even better.

Essence Crazy Volume Mascara

I know just about everyone has heard me brag about this mascara, but it’s amazing. It gives you length, volume and curl! This product doesn’t flake, doesn’t dry out, its not water proof but it lasts… It’s an epic product and I already have one of these on the go.

Oh yeah it’s an incredible deal too it’s only 4.99!

Dior Lip Glow

I was kind of late to jump on the Dior Lip Glow train. Which is unfortunate because this train is awesome! I find the Dior Lip Glow super moisturizing and a great everyday natural pink color. It’s not everyday I finish a lip product but I finished this puppy off in couple of months. I highly recommend this!

YSL Mouth Watering Berry

I waited all summer to wear this again and it’s already gone. I’m sure you’ve heard me go on about this product too but it’s just so good! It’s like a lip balm texture but has the look of a lip stain, LOVE. Must repurchase!

Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation

I stopped using this in the summer to use some of my tinted foundations. But, I really miss this foundation! First off it smells amazingly divine. Next it’s just the right amount of coverage to wear everyday. I’m happy to report I’ve already started a new bottle since I ran out. If you have dry skin or if you loved Chanel’s Pro Lumiere I highly recommend you try this.

MAC Mineralize Skin Finish in Perfect Topping

Okay my last empty is actually kind of a frustrating story. Basically I have been saving this limited edition Skin Finish for what ever reason and it broke. This is probably one of my favorite MSF’s I own, but there’s a lesson to be learnt here. Use your makeup and enjoy the product’s you love!

Well on that note it’s time to cuddle up and watch a movie.

Hope you all enjoyed my post.

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Have a great night lovely ladies!

Tanya

Product Fails

I hate when products don’t work, not only is it a huge waste of money but it’s also a let down when things don’t work.

I must say I don’t mean to bash any company, I just think every brand has things that they do great and some things that are subpar. So with out further ado here are my product fails.

NARS Femme Fatale

I love NARS eye shadow duo’s Kalahari, Alahambra, Exotic Dance all amazing stuff. Femme Fatale is simply crap. This duo consists of a shimmery icy white and a shimmery teal. Not only do these shades lack pigment but they also are extremely chalky. I had high expectations for this but unfortunately it did not perform.

Maybelline Fresh Dream BB

I tried to like this; I really did however the color did not match my skin. I love tinted foundations but this formula lacked pigmentation. I ended up wearing double the amount of product, which gave me an ompa loompa like glow… not pretty.

Chanel Illusion D’Ombre

Man oh man… I heard everyone talking about this, always saying how they loved it, how they recommend it, how they think its awesome. I can honestly say I did not like this, simply because it creased like crazy. I’ve tried everything primer, eye shadow bases and nothing seems to work. For that simple reason I can’t recommend this product.

Cover girl Lipsticks

Another cult favorite that that I didn’t like! The colors I have 300 and 335 I must admit are very creamy and well pigmented. I just don’t like these because of the scent. They smell like old lipstick that’s been covered by a sickly sweet vanilla scent, so gross. I know tons of people that like these but I recommend you smell them before purchasing.

Well that concludes my product fails.  

Let me know what your fails are I would love to hear!

Thanks for reading and hope your enjoying your weekend,

Tanya

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Black Cherry

Deep red colors are always my favorite around this time of year.

I love how sexy and chic they look on lips and nails. Commonly blackish red shades can be hard to apply and intimidating to beginners. Don’t be scared of this beautiful shade ladies because I’m here to share with you some of my all time favorites that are super easy to apply.

Essence Blush in Renesmee Red

Have you ever put on a dark red lipstick and thought, “this looks strange?” 9 times out of 10 it’s probably because you weren’t wearing enough blush. Don’t get me wrong you don’t have to pile it on. But applying a tad bit more after you’ve put on your lipstick can really complete your look. Renesmee Red is my favorite blush to wear with dark lips. It’s incredibly bendable, pigmented and doesn’t grab onto the skin weird like other red blushes. Love this product!

Benefit Benetint

This is a love/hate product for me. I love that this is a no fuss product that you can apply this with fingers and this looks great on both the lip and cheeks. However, I hate when I have dry skin and this sets before I can blend it. Right now my skin is a little oilier then normal so I have been wearing this all the time. Nevertheless, as a warning this might not suit you if you have dry skin, so give it a good test before purchasing.

Chanel Glossimer in Crushed Cherry

This product is a beauty. I love that you can apply a little to give you that stained look but also apply more to give you that dark vampy look. This product is great for makeup beginners because you have the option to wear it sheer and still get that black cherry vibe.

Yes this product gives a vibe!

Anna Sui in 461

This is one of those incredibly intimidating lipsticks when you first look at it.

You’ll have to trust me on this one but its way more wearable then it looks. I love the rose scent and adore how moisturizing it is. This is a product I go back to every year and can’t recommend it enough.

Illamasqua Scarab

This is a gorgeous blackish red that I absolutely love in the fall. The wear time is amazing in the polish, not to mention it’s almost opaque in one coat. There’s something about the tone of this polish that looks incredibly sexy on the nails.

I love blackish red’s for this time of the year! Not only are they really flattering but they can be really easy to apply as well. 
I would love to hear what your favorite fall makeup colors are, so feel free to leave a comment.

Thanks for stopping by lovies!

Tanya

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The Liebster Award

Holy moly! 

Every hit I get I’m absolutely amazed that people are reading my thoughts!

Thank you so much for the nomination Kate.

If you are reading this and have no idea who Kate is give her site a click.
http://kateberlinsays.blogspot.ca/

She has an amazing reviews and an incredible eye for fashion.

What inspired you to start blogging?

I think the amazing online community inspired me! You may or may not know but I’m a huge girly girl working in a male dominated industry. I love my job and the people I work with but for me this is my girly escape

What are your dreams for your blog?

My dream would be inspire people!

Also if people left my blog by feeling that they have learnt or read something fun.

Lipgloss or lipstick?

Lipstick. This always changes for me but for now and for the past year or so it’s been lipstick hands down.

 

One of my fave pictures I've taken this far, random but thought I would share!

Are you more interested in writing or photography?

Both! I love building a story around pictures but with that being said I like to write like I’m talking to a best friend.

What is your biggest, best, most wild dream?

Oh wow… these questions are getting deep!

My wildest dream would be to meet Lisa Elderidge, I mean she is like a makeup goddness! No?

My best dream is to enjoy life to the fullest every day.

Fashion or beauty?

Beauty.

I love fashion too don’t get me wrong.

Who do you take your fashion advice from?

I once heard an actress talk about personal style. She mentioned it’s not about the labels you wear or the trends you wear it’s the personal style conveyed. I have no idea who this actress was but for some reason that really stuck with me.

What is one bit of fashion advice someone gave you which you wish you had followed?

My advice “You can’t go wrong by wearing monochromatic shades and accessorizing with color”

In reality I dress in black every day accessories and all!  

Favorite style book?

I might get really nerdy here but, is this an app?

If it is then I am extremely uncool but if it isn’t my favorite style books are.

Tavi’s World- I think this youngin has an extremely good sense of personal style.  

Not really a style book but more like a memoir Grace. My biggest fashion influence is Grace Coddington her book Grace is an amazing read.

Youtube videos or blogging?

I once made a youtube video and took it down immediately.

I would have to say that blogging is more my style.

Finally I would like to nominate two Beth’s.

One is a very close family friend she is new to the blogging world and loves crafts.
She asked me this summer if I could help her start her own blog because she wanted to join the online fun. I’m so proud she has kept with it, her crafts are amazing. Check her out!

http://becontagiouscrafts.blogspot.ca/

I would also like to nominate Beth from http://bethsadventuresinwonderland.blogspot.ca/

Beth has amazing pictures and style! Her content is very informative, she’s done an internship at a magazine… she’s definitely got her hand on the pulse.

My questions for you two are:

1. What inspired you to blog?

2. What’s one thing you have learned as a new blogger?

3. Black nail polish or pink nail polish?

4. Favorite online shopping website?

5. Favorite season of the year?

6. Favorite beauty product?

7. Where you feel most creative?

8. What are your goals for your site?

9. If you can travel anywhere in the world where would it be?

10. If you were an animal what animal would you be?

Kate thanks again for the nomination.

Ladies thanks for reading!

Feel free to leave a comment.

Tanya

 


Kate thanks again for the nomination.

Ladies thanks for reading!

Feel free to leave a comment.

Tanya