Fall Wishlist

Sooo, it looks like fall is finally starting here in Ontario. This is actually the first day I have had to put on a sweater and jacket and felt the urge to pull on a pair of warm fluffy socks. Brrr:(


Although I'm not a big fan of saying goodbye to warm weather, short shorts and days at the beach I do love looking through the new fall fashions and finding soft, cozy sweaters and gorgeous boots that were impossible to wear in the heat and humidity of summer.

Another thing I love are the dark, rich shades of nail polish that line the shelves starting September. At the moment I'm happily rocking one of my very favourite dark colours. Russian Navy by OPI:) A beautiful dark blue that I have repurchased twice now. LOVE<3

Stormy Weather
I was inspired to do this post because tonight it is storming like crazy in my little shoreline town! I was sitting outside just as the storm was starting and before long there was lightning, the kind that lights up the sky like it's daytime. Then along came the thunder, at first quiet rumbles, but soon startlingly loud cracks accompanied by fat drops of rain that had me rushing back inside.
Now, I usually don't mind storms as long as the power doesn't go out. I used to find it kind of fun when we would lose power in a big storm, especially one particular storm that left us without power for almost 3 days...my brother borrowed a hot plate from the restaurant where he works and we all hunkered down and had soup and hot chocolate/coffee and played scrabble and read by candle light:) The reason I dislike the power going out now is that I have a six yr. old daughter who becomes very restless and frustrated whenever it happens.
Now I'll come to my question for anyone reading this: What do you think of storms? Do you find them, exciting or scary  or do you really not care either way?
I'm looking forward to reading any comments and also planning to blog much more in the future...I'm thinking I'll include some everyday life posts, fashion and makeup posts, food posts, and hopefully some that incorporate my love for reading,writing and art:)
The thunder is quieting down for now and I think its about time to settle into my comfy PINK pants and read my most recent acquisition from the library:)
Talk soon xoxo

Elle's giveaway!

Hey guys!!!

I came across a great blog giveaway from elleheartsblogs and thught I had to share it. It's a great giveaway with awesome prizes(awesome brands for sure)! Give a look.

Even if you don't enter the giveaway this is a great blog to check out anyways...live her style!

xo

Drugstore mascara

Hey there!!
I know I have not done a post in a long time. I really should stick to my resolution to keep posting regularly.
Now, something has been bothering me for a long time...my eyelashes!! I just don't think they are long enough! I have tried many mascaras. I tend to rush out to the drugstore if I see a new one advertised to see if it will work for me. So far I have not gotten very good results. I have found a few mascaras that work somewhat well, but after a little while I will just become dissapointed again. I have used lashblast and hated it. Colossal lash got the same review, as well as fabulash and telescopic!!! I am getting frustrated. If anyone out there knows a really good drugstore mascara I would love to hear about it!! I would like one that both volumizes and lengthens, but the most important thing to me is lengthening.
I am also interested in the L'oreal lash serum. Does it work? Can anyone tell me what you thought if you have tried it.
Thanks!!
xo

Little Fun Survey:)

SKINCARE

-How many times do you wash your face daily?
once, at night....otherwise my skin get's very irritated

-What skin type do you have? (dry,oily,combo)
Combination

-What is your current facial wash?
Proactiv Renewing cleanser



-Do you exfoliate?
yup

-What brand do you use?
Proactiv

-What moisturizer do you use?
Clean and Clear dual action moisturizer

-Do you have freckles?
yeah, on my nose an little bit over the cheeks

-Do you use eye cream?
yes

-Do you or did you have acne prone skin?
since forever!! I have always had acne prone skin, I hate it

-Did you ever have to use Pro-activ?
sure do

MAKE-UP

-What foundation do you use?
Maybelline mineral power liquid foundation

-How about concealer?
Benefit Boi-ing concealer

-Do you know your undertone color?
yellow

-What do you think of fake eyelashes?
love them, they make my eyes look so pretty....I just still haven't got the knack of using them




-Did you know that you are supposed to change your mascara every 3 months?
yes, and I do

-What brand of mascara do you use?
Rimmel Lashmaxxx. I sometimes buy others but I always end up repurchasing this one...it's great:)

-Sephora or MAC?
Sephora.

-Do you have a MAC Pro-card?
no

-What makeup tools do you use in make up application?
brushes

-Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes?
yes, I use GOSH eyelid primer.

-For the face?
I don't have a primer for the face

-What is your favorite eyeshadow (color or shade)?
The Balm sexpot shadows...so pretty and shimmery



-Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner?
pencil....sometimes gel

-How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil?
I am proud to say I haven't done that since high school, when I was first learning how to apply makeup

-What do you think of pigment eyeshadows?
I like them quite a bit, but they can be tricky to deal with

-Do you use mineral makeup?
some.

-What is your favorite lipstick?
either Rimmel Pink Star or Rimmel Airy Fairy....I love both of these



-How about lipgloss?
Rimmel vinyl gloss in East End Snob

-What is your favorite blush to use?
Hor Mama by The Balm




-Do you buy your makeup on eBay?
I've bought eyeshadow palettes before

-Do you like drugstore makeup?
it's all I buy

-Do you go to CCO's? (cosmetic company outlets)
nope

-Did you ever consider taking make-up classes?
I think it might be fun, but don'treally have the opportunity where I live

-Are you clumsy in putting on makeup?
no

-Name a makeup crime that you hate?
really clumpy mascara drives me crazy

-Do you like colorful shades of makeup (lipstick,eyeshadow) or neutral ones?
depends on my mood

-Which celebrity always has great make up?
Jessica Szhor

-If you could leave the house using just ONE make up item,what would you use?
foundation

-Could you ever leave the house without any makeup on?
I do if I need to or if I'm sick

-Do you think you look good even without any makeup on?
some days

-In your opinion, what is the BEST makeup line?
I have only tried frugstore brands but I love The Balm and Rimmel

-What do you think of makeup?
I love it!!!of course

So, as I promised this is a post on The Balm cosmetics. I went back to my local drugstore and picked up a few of the products I was really excited to get. I got the Mary-Loumanizer, which is just a luminizer/highlight. I used this on the weekend on the tops of my cheekbones and as a highlight under the brow bone. It looks so pretty and just brightens up the face and eye area.

I also got two of the Overshadow Sexpot eyeshadows. The one pictured is in "No Money, No Honey". It is one of the two lighter shadows and is a warm,somewhat golden colour with shimmer. All the products have certain amount of shimmer so if you're more into the matte look this might not be the right brand for you, though all the products and colours are beautiful. I got another sexpot shadow, but I couldn't get a good image. It is in "Work is overrated" which is a nice somewhat lilac, cool toned pink shade. That one is my favourite...I love it!

Now for the product that I was the most excited about. The "Hot Mama" blush!! This is the perfect summer colour. It is a pinky peach shade with a nice light shimmer. It gave my face a beautiful warm glow and is just the perfect shade of blush.

So all in all, I am really impressed with these products and I will definately be buying more of the shadows and some of the lip colours. I will for sure be repurchasing the products shown here once I hit pan.

xo

Drugstore Excitment!!!!

Exciting news!!!! One of my local drugstores is now carrying the entire line of The Balm cosemtics!!! I was super excited when I walked in with my only intention being to buy more shampoo and conditioner for myself and my daughter. (btw I got the new Pantene Pro-v for thick hair in the no-frizz formula....I have yet to try it out, but I will do a review as soon as I have.)
Of course, being the makeup junkie that Iam, I had to do the obligitory walk down the makeup aisle and rightat the front was a rand new section filled with products from The Balm....I could barely contain myself. Obviously my fiance did not see the big deal, but I was too happy to care. I did not buy anything this time because I was broke:( But you can bet your bippy I will be there ready to spend some cash soon. The number one item on my list right nowis the hot mama blush. It is the perfect summer pink with just the right amount of shimmer..LOVE!!! I will definately do another post as soon as I do get some products.

I was able to pull myself away from the new display after a fairly thourough inspection of the goods,only to find my excitment renewed a few steps away when I came across another new display....Twilight nail polishes...say what??!! I could not find an image for these in my search, but I already love pretty much all of them. There are some beautiful colours and the bottles have the Cullen crest on the front...so cool! Iwill also do a review and swatch these whenever I get some. The only thing I didn'tlike about these nailpolishes was that none of them have Twilight inspired names....I'm sure they could have worked in an "alice" and "Bella".....nail colours named after the ladies would have been perfect! Even names of the books....twilight, new moon, eclipse and breaking dawn all could be beautiful colours. Instead they chose very normal and boring names such as Cranberry, which is a pretty darker red(hello....BLOOD red....or newborn...or something slightly vampiric?)

Either way, I will still be purchasing some of the colours since Iam a Twi-hard and they are beautiful.

But for now off to read some blog posts from my favs and then bedtime.
Tomorrow is Friday!!!! TGIF