Wet n Wild Mega Last Lipsticks

I have been on the search to find the perfect 'nude' lipstick for some time now. Awhile ago, thinking that I needed a literal 'nude' colour I purchased MAC's myth - an ULTIMATE nude lipstick.

Myth completely mutes out my lips and makes me look washed out. The colour is almost concealer like and I find that it does not work with my skin tone very well unless I apply some type of a gloss over it.

MAC Myth with sheer gloss on top

After thinking more about what I was looking for as a 'nude' lip color- I realized I wanted a lipstick that was closer to my natural  lip colour. 

After searching, I have finally found something that I am content with- WetnWild's MEGA LAST^® LIP COLOR. I picked up 2 colors (Rose Bud 904B and In the Flesh 912C) from Zellers which is the only place I know that sells WnW cosmetics in Canada.

Left: 912C In the Flesh, Right: 904B Rose Bud

Left: 912C In the Flesh, Right: 904B Rose Bud

Left: 912C In the Flesh, Right: 904B Rose Bud

In the states these lipsticks retail for $2.99. Living in Canada, I had to pay $3.99CAD. Even for that extra dollar I would say that these lip sticks are worth the price. 

These colors are the perfect neutral shades. They are matte which I love and they glide on quite smoothly. I typically wear a lip balm underneath so they don't feel drying whatsoever.

 904B Rose Bud

Rose bud is a slightly more pink color which matches the natural pigmentation of my lips quite well.

912C In the Flesh

In the Flesh is a bit more warm with a brown undertone to it. Out of the two, I would say I like this one the most!

Overall, I'm pretty impressed with these lip sticks. The only downside I would say involves the packaging. The actual name is not on the lip stick itself. There is only the numbering system which is on the bottom of the tube. Other than that, I am looking forward to trying some other Wet n Wild cosmetics!

Aviator Sunglasses

I have been wanting a pair of aviator sunglasses for some time now. Other than the classic style there is just something about them which I love. Whether you’re dressed casually or trying to achieve that rocker chic style a pair of aviators will complete any look.

Victoria Beckham in Ray Ban Aviators

Angelina Jolie in Oliver Peoples Aviators

I was on the search to buy a new pair of aviator style sunglasses so I visited 3 websites that I thought may have a pair with my name on it. I wasn’t looking for anything expensive, but I still had some criteria for them to meet.

I wanted them to have gold rims, a tan, brown lens, and some extra detailing on the sides.

Here are the three pairs I saw:

ALDO NEILS Aviators- $12

http://www.aldoshoes.com/ca-eng/accessories/womens/sunglasses/87752546-neils/82

 

Le Chateau Rose Gold Aviators $18
http://www.lechateau.com/style/jump/Metal-Aviator-Sunglasses/productDetail/Sunglasses/280854/catladiessunglasses?navAction=push&navCount=0&categoryNav=true&selectedColor=Rose+Gold

H&M Aviators- $7.95
http://www.hm.com/ca/product/96836?article=96836-A

After going to all three stores to make my decision I decided on the beautiful pair from Aldo! I just loved the detailing on the arms and thought the quality was the best. 

 

It just goes to show that the most expensive pair aren't necessarily going to be the best ones.

The next thing on my list is to buy a case for them. Aldo always has some great cases and they only cost $8! Currently the only case they have available is the one below called MCCOVERY. I've seen some really nice styles before, so I'm going to wait until they bring them out for the new season. 

http://www.aldoshoes.com/ca-eng/accessories/womens/sunglasses/84662959-mccovery/59

What are you favourite pair of sunglasses?

The Donut Bun

Ahh the Donut Bun.

So many celebrities rock this beautiful, easy updo.

Jessica Alba

Lauren Conrad

Kim Kardashian

Personally, I love messy buns because they are simple to do and make your hair look fuller.

The Donut Bun is also simple to do, but instead of giving you a messy look, it gives you a sleek and sophisticated updo.

I bought a chignon shaper (aka donut) from Sally's Beauty Supply a couple months ago and have been using it to create my donut bun. 

Here is how you can recreate this look:

Step 1: Put your hair up in a pony tail. The higher you put your pony tail, the higher your bun will be.

Step 2: Slip the chignon shaper through your pony tail.  

Note! You can make your own chignon shaper with a big sock (use a colour that matches your hair colour) by cutting the end of it and rolling it up to the shape of a ‘donut’. 

Step 3: Cover the chignon shaper with your hair and secure it with an elastic. You now have the main feature complete.

Step 4: To hide the rest of your hair, start pinning strands with bobby pins around the bun. Voila! You're done!

Try it for yourself!

The Jennifer Lopez Glow

Jennifer Lopez is known for many things. One of those things is her glowing skin.

JLo’s skin always looks so healthy. The first steps you can take to enhance your skin’s natural glow include drinking plenty of water, eating well, and exercising. Following those most important steps, you can move on to accentuating that glow with makeup.

When it comes to highlighter, finding the perfect shade can be a little tricky sometimes. You don’t just want to take a white frosty shade and apply it all over your face. 
Typically, if you have a fair skin tone, light pink shades are most flattering on you. If you have an olive skin tone like myself, or a darker complexion, a yellow champagne color will look best. 

Some highlighting products come in liquid form like Benefit’s High Beam (frosty pink) and Benefit’s Moon Beam (champagne gold), and others come in powder form. You can always use an eye shadow color to get a similar effect, however, I have found my go-to highlighter and bronzer in one! 

I’m talking about Physician’s Formula Powder Palette Mineral Glow Pearls in Beige Pearl. 

I love this product because it not only to gives my face subtle color and warms up my complexion, but it works amazing to give me the JLo glow.

The key places I highlight are: 
-top of cheekbones (I actually like to apply it lightly on the apples of my cheeks as well because it is not overpowering) 

-bridge of nose 

-under brow bone

Final thoughts: 

Considering Physician's Formula is drug store make up, this palette is kind of pricey, retailing for $19.99, but places like Shopper’s Drug Mart typically have sales with 40% off Physician’s Formula cosmetics, so I would highly suggest you keep an eye open.

The packing is quite cute, as it comes in a compact mirror and a little brush (which people usually say they hate, but it could come in handy if you are on the go).

Overall, I am really pleased with the product and would recommend you to check it out if you are looking to achieve that JLo glow!

 

Essie Nail Polish- Fiji

I have found my new 'go-to' nail polish...Fiji by Essie.

Fiji is a beautiful pale pink color that is flattering on any skin tone. I love the versatility of the color because it  can go with anything you wear.

However, applying just one coat will not do- not only will it not give the true color, but it will leave your nails streaky. 

I had to apply 3 coats to get the color to my liking.

Although Fiji might sound like a name that is part of some tropical collection, you will be glad to know that it is part of the permanent line. 

The color is also comparable to OPI's Mod About You.

Definitely a must-have to your collection in my opinion. 

elf Mechanical Eyelash Curler

When is it time to change your eyelash curler?....When the pad is cut in half and your eyelid gets pinched.

Okay so I have (had) an eyelash curler that I was really happy with. I had purchased it from the dollar store a couple of years ago and thought I would never have to buy another one again.  

A few days ago I started looking at the condition of this eyelash curler and thought "Wow this thing is really starting to fall apart". That day when I used it I accidentally pinched by eyelid with it and didn't think much of it, until later that day I realized my eyelid was swollen!!
So off I went to Dollarama and found the elf Mechanical Eyelash Curler. 

Now, for $1.50 I honestly don't think you can go wrong. (Actually it's supposed to be like $1, but obviously everything has to cost more in Canada...). I never understood why people would spend so much money on an eyelash curler when there were cheaper alternatives pretty much everywhere. In that case, I think you really are paying for the brand name.

Anyways, after using the elf eyelash curler for a couple days now I think it works just as well as my first one. The elf eyelash curler also comes with an extra pad for when the other one starts to fall apart. Also, it comes with a little plastic clamp that allows you to close the eyelash curler so that it isn't stretched so far apart.

So my advice to you, before you pinch your eyelid, make sure whatever eyelash curler you use is in good condition before using it!

Got2b Smoothing Lustre Lotion

I have been using got2b hair products since high school. 

One of my favorite attributes of these products is their appealing scent.The smell really lingers in your hair. I know some girls like to spray perfume in their hair to get a similar effect, but perfume is obviously not intended for that purpose (especially with all those chemicals it contains). Therefore, I would recommend the got2b smoothing lustre lotion as an alternative.

 The packaging is actually pretty cute too. The got2b satin drops that are also part of the smooth operator line have the exact same kind of 'genie' bottles except they are a little smaller in size.

I have been using the Smoothing Lustre Lotion to smooth my flyaways. It works really well when you let your hair air dry too.

Give it a try!