Makeup

A Few Favourites

April 2, 2012 · 20 comments

MAC Wipes: perfect for wiping off makeup before my workout or when I’m in dead tired before bed.

Gorgeous tree blossoms. I’m not exactly sure what tree this is, but it was too pretty not to snap a picture of.

My dog’s ‘begging’ look. Head slightly down and eyes pointed up. Works every time.

AmorePacific Moisture Bound Lip Treatment. Best lip balm in the world. Period.

The Last Straw from Cafe Demettre’s. This was actually taken the week after I had the chocolate one.

Cheeseburger from The Burger’s Priest from this past Saturday’s date with Denise. It was melt in your mouth good. Great, now I’m hungry again.

Tatcha blotting sheets and Heart Part biodegradable eating utensils (yeah, really!) from Shop Pretty.

Guys, meetMila Victoria. The prettiest girl with green hair. How the hell does she pull it off?! Anyway, I’ve known this girl since high school when she wore NO makeup at all. Well, look at her now, living in London as a Makeup Artist. Anyway, check out her youtube channel for ze ‘classiest’ makeup tutorials around. Skip if you prefer girls with little bunny voices.

Singing in the Rain

April 1, 2012 · 5 comments

in Makeup, Out and About

… Okay, more like cursing and muttering death threats at the umbrella I JUST bought and had already turned inside out. What the effs!? I mean, yeah, it was like $3.00, but it didn’t even last FIVE minutes with me.
It was a super windy afternoon, to say the least.

You know what did make it better? Visiting Toronto’s premier green beauty boutiqueShop Pretty. I’d been meaning to drop by for the longest time, but never really found the time to. The store, which will move to 744 Queen St. West sometime this week (it’s currently on Markham Street just a few steps south of Bloor St. West), looks like a page out of every gal’s dreams of a sunny summertime afternoon when they were little.

Lemonade pitchers, yellow gingham tablecloths, and that watermelon slices. Yeah, that’s what the store made me think about.

The store carries natural and cruelty-free brands that are very hard to find: Ilia, RMS, Tatcha, and Scotch Naturals just to name a few. Its owner, Andrea, is the nicest gal and is very passionate about the green movement in beauty.

In the end I walked out with Tatcha Aburatorigami blotting papers and a box of Heart Part (a three-in-one utensil that is 100% biodegradable). Really wish I could have stayed much longer, but I was running very late for something. And I just realized I didn’t even take a photo of Andrea (sorry!).

For those curious about the brands above or just simply want to be surrounded by very pretty things, check out the store. Seriously.

Candy Apple

March 28, 2012 · 14 comments

in Makeup, Product Review

A week ago Revlon’s Colourburst Lip Butter went on sale at the local drugstore for $3.99 down from the regular retail price of about $10.99. I’d read many glowing reviews about the line, so I just had to take advantage of this sale — it was too good to pass up! Anyway, about half an hour later, I walked out with a WHOPPING one shade: Candy Apple. So typically me.

I’ve tried many lip butters in my life, so I wasn’t expecting that much from Colourburst Lip Butter, but, oh MAN (!), it applies and feels like a luxe lip product. It is not too shiny (one point), non-sticky (plus another point), and has great colour payoff for a lip butter (and another one!).

The packaging is very good as well. The top part of the cap is completely clear, so you know what shade it is and it’s pretty sturdy. The cap closes with a click and doesn’t open so easily which is great because nothing’s worse than opening your bag to find your favourite lipstick all covered in lint.

Revlon’s Colourburst Lip Butter is formulated with mango, shea and coconut butter formula. It has pretty decent staying power and kept my lips pretty moisturized. Candy Apple is a warm red with orange undertones.
Overall, I’d say that this is a stellar product worthy of your attention even at regular price.

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