tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861759548150354612024-03-05T16:15:32.884-08:00..::Makeup-Addiction::..A place to be inspired. From hair and makeup tips and tricks, to Do it yourself projects, and everything in between. Release your inner artist and come explore all things beautiful.Make-up Addictionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00816466403652139998noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486175954815035461.post-10824138753981852632013-09-26T11:39:00.000-07:002013-09-26T11:39:55.494-07:00Getting ready for Fall <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: cyan;"><b>I hope everyone had a awesome summer!!! I know its sad to see and feel it go especially for all of us up here in Canada eh!! to all my American readers down south in the sunshine come explore beautiful fall with us :) </b></span></div>
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<span style="color: cyan;"><b>My fellow Canadians its time to dust off the umbrellas pull out the rain boots, Fall is among us!!</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: cyan;"><b> Leaves have already started to change to their infamous and beautiful tinges of orange and yellows, mornings have become crisp and yes as Facebook has let all of us know pumpkin spice lattes are back at Starbucks!!! I myself are mostly a Tim Hortons gal but ill have to see what all the hype is about. </b></span></div>
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<span style="color: cyan;"><b>Fall although beautiful is the season of chapped lips, dry skin, cold and flues, and fragile brittle hair :( no need to hibernate for the winter ladies we got this! these are the main beauty products I have on hand to get through the cold bitter months. </b></span></div>
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-Leave in hair conditioner</div>
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<u><span style="color: cyan;"> A.G Fast food leave in Conditioner</span></u></div>
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<span style="color: cyan;">Shout out for all u blondies and colour addicts with the crispy ends</span>..yea gurl dont worry I'm with you and I got chu! Summer or Winter this is a must for dry ends. After your done doing your thang in the shower with damp hair apply a small dollop.. yes its a word..about the size of a nickel depending on hair length and work through the hair concentrating on the mid-ends of your hair. you dont want to apply this to the roots of your hair because you get lots of natural oils conditioners from your scalp. </div>
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If you have finer thinner hair in efforts to not weigh the hair down I recommend a conditioning mist as appose to a leave in conditioner, however using a smaller amount of conditioner will due if its what you have.</div>
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This is also great for those crispy almost straw like ends. I apply my A.G and then I will mist all over the hair, still mainly concentrating on those ends! this product has proteins, specifically keratin (essentially what are hair is made up of) in it to help repair damaged hair. As a blonde with fine hair I have never found this product to be to heavy or weigh on my hair. </div>
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Just because its fall doesn't mean we have to give up that summer glow. I'm not one to artificial tan but this product is perfect for those tan addicts who cant let go of that summer tan or for those casual ladies who just desire a light sun kissed look. This product is applied to the face and neck after washing your face and moisturizing. Perfect for under your makeup or just on its own for those lazy fall days. what I love about this product is that it is washable so your not actually building a tan but simply adding a touch of colour to the face before applying makeup. perfect for brides this time of year and for all those holiday parties coming up in the near future. </div>
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Honestly I feel kind of behind on the times now that CC Cream has made its way to the shelves but BB Cream is still a good staple for fall and makeup bags. it provides a sheer light coverage while correcting, protecting and minimizing. essential for fall with the cold weather to have a foundation thats going to give you extra protection from the elements and provide moisture to the skin in these dry nippy days. </div>
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Tinted moisturizers are also a good route remember this can be done by simply mixing equal parts of your favourite foundation with your favourite moisturizer!</div>
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In the dry seasons its a must to have a good face and body moisturizer any of your favourites will do we want to keep the skin hydrated to prevent dry cracked skin. My favourites are Body butter in Satsuma mmmhmm it smells so delicious and citrusey (not a word) Its a must every time I'm fresh from the shower or just needing some moisture in my life. For face I always use seaweed mattifying day cream however for those of you with dry skin I recommend something more moisturizing. this cream is light and non greasy perfect for those with normal-oily skin. </div>
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yes its true cold and flu season is here and with them are the germs. Its always handy to have hand sanitizer around, in your purse, locker, car ect.. great way to prevent the spread of germs and to prevent those germs from making you sick!! Any of your favourites will be good but I like how these are scented in a pretty scent as oppose to that strong alcohol smell. if your really determined not to get sick this year I also recommend a sanitizing wipe perfect for wiping down shopping carts, restaurant menus, door handles and all those places where lots of hand traffic takes place. </div>
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During this season it is essential to keep those lips moisturized to avoid chapped lips.. eeek. Any of your favourites will do just make sure they keep your lips hydrated, I find some lip products can actually make your lips more dry over time. Out of all the chap sticks, lip balms, ect.. these are my favourites that have stood up to the tests of winter! </div>
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<span style="color: cyan;"><u>MAC Lip Conditioner</u>, </span>it does what it says and feels so silky on the lips and lasts! its a bit of a splurge but a little goes a long way I have had this product for years and its still going strong!</div>
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<u><span style="color: cyan;">Booster Juice Canadian Colada lip balm,</span></u> next time your powering up at booster juice look for these babies on the counter a friend of mine gave this to me and I love it !! so unexpected as it is booster juice but not only does it smell amazing but its so moisturizing!</div>
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<u><span style="color: cyan;">Soft Lips balm,</span></u> I got this at good ole Walmart and its good for both summer and winter. I love to apply this on my lips before applying a lip colour to keep lips hydrated and allows other lip products to go on smooth and silky :)</div>
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<span style="color: cyan;"> grab a cup of hot chocolate and cuddle up by the fire ladies happy fall to you all ! </span></div>
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hey everyone!!! I hope your all having a wonderful Summer. I know I haven't made any recent posts lately so I thought I'd give you a sneak peak on what I've been up to....<span style="color: magenta;"><u>warning</u></span> these photos may encourage you to strut around in your fancy panties...and so you should!!<br />
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...is it me or is it getting HOT in here??<br />
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These beautiful women are just a few of the many clients I've had the pleasure of working on along side <span style="color: magenta;">LIFE AFTER DARK PHOTOGRAPHY</span>. Each of these women have encouraging and beautiful stories to tell and are all unique.<br />
It makes me feel so happy when I see their beautiful faces light up when they look in the mirror after Im finished with hair and makeup. Their confidence radiates and they truly realize just how beautiful they truly are. To me theres nothing more beautiful then a women's body. Each and every curve is a form of art, Gods most beautiful work crafted into each and every strong women. <span style="color: magenta;">LIFE AFTER DARK PHOTOGRAPHY</span> does such an amazing job capturing the beauty, emotions and uniqueness of each women.<br />
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For a recent boudoir style sunset photo shoot with the ever talented<u> Life after Dark Photography</u>, I had the pleasure of working with a stunning mama of three, with traffic stopping brown eyes and gorgeous caramel skin tone. And boy did she ever rock that sunset. She was so pleased with her hair and makeup that she had messaged me afterwards asking if I could recommend some products to her. Of course, I love my clients so I was happy to do it. I thought I would share it with you all to..enjoy<br />
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<span style="color: cyan;">Prime the skin</span>: I used <u>Benefits Pore Professional </u>and applied all over the face.<br />
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<span style="color: cyan;">Contouring/Highlighting:</span> These products have been featured in my blog and are my go-to's. For almost all of my clients I love to use <u>Blunt from MAC</u> to contour the hollows of the cheeks, below the jawline and down the sides of the nose. Using a chisel brush blend the product in these areas creating a subtle depth to the skin.<br />
I then apply <u>Shell cream colour from MAC</u> to the high points of the cheeks and down the centre of the nose using a sponge or fingers. To lock the cream colour in I then dust Smashbox Soft Lights Highlighting powder, check out my blog post on contouring and highlighting for more tips and tricks.<br />
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Using a flat eyeshadow brush I applied a mixture of Quarry(A plum nude colour) and Wedge(beige nude colour) by MAC all over the lids.</div>
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In the outter crease, using a crease brush I applied a mixture of Espresso(deep golden brown) and Charcoal Brown (taupe brown) by MAC</div>
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I created a soft youthful glow to the cheeks using <u>Fleur Power from MAC.</u> Using a soft blush brush I lightly dusted the applies of the cheeks creating a soft doll like cheek that went so well with her gorgeous caramel skin. </div>
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I don't know about you guys but I love summer!!! I love everything about summer especially all the colours that bloom this time of year. The deep greens of the trees, the calming blue of the sky, the saturated pinks, purples and yellows of the various flowers. Summer is a great time of year to play with colour. Wether it be a yellow summer dress, purple flip flops perhaps even a lime green bikini ?? embrace this time of year and show some colour!<br />
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Because of the heat and all the outdoor activities, Summer is the time of year I wear minimal makeup. I don't like the feeling of makeup melting off my face, besides were all getting our tan on and far to busy out at the lake. Theres no time to worry about makeup and what we look like. Just a simple routine of moisturizer with an spf, mineral powder (if that) cheek colour, and lip moisturizer, to protect from the sun, is all thats needed.<br />
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Blush is a great way to add some colour to your summer day look, and for me is the main focus during the summer months because it pulls together a look without putting in to much time and effort. When the sun is shining I'm usually out soaking up every last bit of summer before the fall comes to ruin the party. Here are some of my favourite cheek colours that take the centre stage this time of year. I love using various pinks and peaches on the cheeks because they look great with a tan and add the perfect summer glow. wether your fair skin or dark skin these colours will rock your summer!<br />
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This is a perfect subtle pink cheek colour that highlights the cheeks and brings them alive! It has a slight shimmer which is perfect for a subtle summer glow. Apply to the apples of the cheeks for a delicate wash of colour. <br />
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This colour looks awesome on darker skin tones or those looking for a bolder pink. It looks intimidating on the swatch but apply delicately on the cheeks for a brightening rock star summer glow.<br />
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I think I have mentioned this product on my blog before I love using this year round as a highlighter it has to most beautiful shimmer. However in the summer months its a perfect nude pink for those who fear blush. As opposed to applying this directly on the cheeks try sweeping this on the mid-outer part of the cheekbone for a beautiful natural looking highlight.<br />
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I have to say I did not know that cover FX also made cheek colour but they do and like their cover up it rocks. The formula glides on so smoothly like velvet. This has become one of my most used colours lately. Its a perfect coral peach colour that has a subtle golden shimmer. It looks amazing with a golden tan that most of us will acquire in the summer months. This colour will also look great on fair skin tones, adding just the right amount of colour without looking to done up.<br />
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Simple, easy and to the point...these are great<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;"> high quality</span> colours to add to your summer makeup routine.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">note:</span> Drug store alternatives coming soon. I chose these products because not only are the colours great and saturated but the longevity and staying power of the product has stood up to the test.<br />
<br /></div>Make-up Addictionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00816466403652139998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486175954815035461.post-70466794237149517402012-06-25T16:24:00.002-07:002012-06-25T16:43:40.172-07:00Life's a beach....beach hair at home!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Wow I wish I was back here !! I LOVE California, so much I have California tattoo'd on the back of my neck, It was a spur of the moment thing (like most things I do) I got it done while on this trip at LA INK in Los Angeles. Although theres been a select few that have poke fun at the fact that I have a state tattoo'd on the back of my neck, to me its represents all the memories and moments like these...<br />
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Ever since I was a little girl my cousin Michelle and I would dream of moving to California and we would have a house on the beach and we each would have a pet dolphin, lol we were very imaginative little girls...although still nothings really changed. I would still love to move there and hopefully one day I will, but at this moment the reality of packing up and leaving my birth place and lifetime home of B.C Canada, is all too real and scary (plus a big move like that requires money and lots of it, which I unfortunately lack of at this moment)</div>
For now California will always be considered my home away from home, I just fell in love with everything from the weather to the people, who are typically from somewhere else in the world. My crazy outgoing personality fits in quite nicely in this neck of the woods I love it!<br />
This was taken at one of the many trips I have taken to California for education purposes I swear! ;) this was for a KMS hair Cutting course.<br />
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.....Have you ever took the plunge and moved to your dream destination?? how was the experience ??<br />
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The natural, tousled, wavy surfer hair you leave the beach with, always seems to be such a shame to wash away at the end of a beautiful laid back summer day! I love leaving the beach with that beautiful, textural, natural wave thats achieved by the oceans natural sea salt and minerals. Its a great way to go from day at the day beach, to evening BBQ with minimal priming required! </div>
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Wether you don't live near the beach, or its been awhile since you've taken a visit, you can achieve the infamous laid-back surfer hair at home. I love wearing my hair like this on a daily basis! I always get stopped and asked how I did my hair all the time! I think I could almost pass for a californian beach bum/surfer chick, if it wasn't for my pasty white canadian skin. </div>
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So mix yourself up a mojito, grab your sunglasses and turn up your favourite summer Jams!!!!! (yes I did just say jams) Here are some products, tips and funtasticness (yeah I threw that out there) to give you that SURFS UP look without actually "surfing up" (whatever that means...Now I'm just creating a whole new language :| <- if you can't tell this is my straight face) lol enjoy<br />
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<u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan; font-size: large;">Bumble and Bumble Surf spray</span></u><br />
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This one of my favourite products to achieve beach hair with, its specifically formulated to create that surfer hair look without having to step foot on a beach. This product is great for all hair types, It has a light hold, and matte finish. This product gives the hair body and lots of texture, If your a girl that always has to have soft, run your fingers through you hair; be aware. This product gives the hair a matte almost gritty texture feel that mimics the oceans natural sea salt, which is signature to the beach look.<br />
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Apply and work product through damp or dry hair, spraying product and then quickly scrunching and working the hair to desired texture. Let dry naturally or blow dry using a diffuser, if you don't have a diffuser, lightly blow-dry while scrunching. After scrunching I like to tie my hair into a "messy bun" and let the product dry. When I take my hair out of the bun, my hair is full of fun kinks and waves, then fluff accordingly, for extra hold finish with a light holding hair spray.<br />
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For all my fabulously frugal ladies out there! (myself included,) this is a perfect substitute to Bumble and Bumble Surf spray, the secret ingredient?? Sea salt of course.<br />
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-Plastic spray bottle (dollar store)<br />
- 1 Teaspoon Sea salt. (it has to be sea salt, not table salt)<br />
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- 1/2 Teaspoon coconut oil, olive oil, or light conditioner (to prevent the salt from drying your hair out)<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">Ylang ylang:</span> Great for sensitive skin and scalp problems.<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">Rosemary:</span> Great to help deepen the colour of brunettes hair.<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">Chamomile: </span>Great for brightening blondes.<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">Tea tree oil:</span> Great for sensitive and oily scalps, If you tend to have oilier hair or dandruff this is the best option because it won't make your hair oilier or weigh it down.<br />
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1.) Remove top from the spray bottle, pour water into plastic spray bottle.<br />
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2.) Add sea salt, NOT TABLE SALT. The more salt you add the more crunchy, textured, matte, beachier like your hair will feel. Also be aware that salt does dry your hair out so find a nice happy medium that best suits your hairs needs, try adding 1/4 tsp. at a time until you and your hair have come to an agreement.<br />
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3.) To combat against the drying of the hair add a moisturizer. Use coconut oil, olive oil or light conditioner. Be careful not to use to much because it can weigh your hair down. Essential oils can be added for scent as well as offer some extra benefits. Try experimenting with your favourite essential oil based on scent and its benefits. If you have dry or coarse hair this is a good add-in because they will help condition your hair and add shine.<br />
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4.) Replace the nozzle and close tightly. Shake the bottle rapidly to mix ingredients and dissolve the salt. Make sure all ingredients are fully mixed and that no oil is on the surface of the water.<br />
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5.) Spray mixture into your hair until lightly damp. work,Scrunch,twist, shake hair and lightly blow-dry until desired texture and look is achieved.<br />
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With all the colouring, blowdrying, straightening, curling, teasing, sun exposure that goes on amongst us. Dry damaged hair is inevitable these days. Heck even daily activities such as combing hair, sleeping and harsh weather conditions are just some of the culprits to dry damaged hair...so whats a girl to do..hide from the elements and not sleep?? Nahhh little drastic don't you think??<br />
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I have been colouring my hair like most of us since I was a teenager. Before attending hair school I was so brutal with my hair, I would colour it literally every other weekend just for something to do, I get bored fast and always craved a change, which usually resulted in my friend mackenzie "box dying"(drug store colours) my hair on saturday night sleep overs.<br />
I've gone from blonde to black and back again...once had green hair..not by choice lol. Long story short my hair has suffered over the years and it wasn't until attending hair school where I learned how to properly care for my hair. Heres my recommended products and at home remedies to help take on dry damaged hair. These are some products and home recipes I have stumbled across over the years, working in the business at Salon's and with clients who have enjoyed these products as well...enjoy :)<br />
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I stumbled across this leave in conditioner when I was in high school a.k.a the peak of my hair neglect. I hated my hair so much it would literally take me half an hour to brush out the tangles..until I found this stuff :) It contains silk and keratin proteins which builds strength and elasticity to the hair. Aloe extracts also offer therapeutic, moisturizing and healing properties. I recommend this for anyone with thick, coarse, thirsty or curly hair(which naturally tends to be more dry) I have fine hair which can be weighed down by conditioners but I just use this in my ends where the damage is and I love it!!! If you have fine hair like myself I recommend using a quarter size amount just in your midshaft and ends where moisture is needed, applying this product to close to the scalp may weigh your fine hair down, if so just use less product and concentrate more when needed.<br />
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This is one of my favourite products. It's is more so a treatment then a conditioner. It contains a protein feast of wheat proteins, pro vitamin B5, soy protein and sunflower oil. So whats with all the protein you ask?? well our hair is composed of 88% protein and therefore needs protein to stay healthy and shiny. Use this treatment once a week for 20 mins as directed. Be sure to only leave it in for a maximum of 20 mins with heat and thats it!!! Yes our hair needs protein but like most things too much of a good thing can be harmful. This product is so packed with protein that if you left it on for a longer amount of time your hair would 'O.D' on protein so to speak. When the hair follicle becomes to packed with protein it will swell and eventually break. If you don't have time to do the whole 20 mins just use this as a conditioner once a week and leave in for 2 minutes or so in the shower.<br />
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I use to work in a salon that only used Bumble and Bumble and I can see why. Their products are amazing. The line was developed in New York City and are made with high quality ingredients to accommodate whatever hair type or style you rock. They are so unique in everything they do and are no strangers to the business. Their products were developed for the need of signature editorial photo shoots and runway shows. Their passion is seen in their work and their high performance products which are all about versatility, layering and providing a unique texture and effect you desire and love.<br />
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Alright people I'm about to let you in on a huge secret!! Have you ever gone to a salon to receive a deep conditioning treatment? you know; where they apply a deep conditioning treatment, enriched with the smell and tingle of peppermint to your hair and scalp, give you a good massage working with the treatment to stimulate circulation to the scalp, which promotes hair growth. Then bag you up, stick you under the dryer, Wash you out, blow-dry, style the whole shebang!! Sounds expensive..and depending on the salon, will charge up to 50-60$$<br />
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If the Salon you received this treatment at carries AG hair products this is the deep conditioning treatment you would have received and for the price of that one visit you could have the supplies to treat your hair with this treatment every week. All are great products not only combined but on their own as well.<br />
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note: Also try making your own version by mixing one part of your favourite conditioner, a couple drops of peppermint oil and a touch of your favourite defrizz serum.<br />
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1.) Mash all ingredients together in a blender or with a potato masher.<br />
2.) Shampoo hair, comb out and bowl dry. Apply mask to the hair, including scalp if desired, feel free to just use on the ends. wrap hair in a shower cap, old plastic grocery bag, or saran wrap and let sit for about 15-20 minutes (longer if you'd like) For more intense moisture lightly blow-dry around the plastic cap applying even low heat, this opens up the cuticles of the hair allowing the oils to better penetrate the hair shaft.<br />
3.) Rinse mask out in the shower. To prevent clogging up your drain, I advise to cover the drain with heavy duty paper towel, old wash cloth, coffee filter, to catch the banana and avocado chunks. After thoroughly rinsing hair, turn the water to cold just for a second just to allow the cuticles of the hair to seal and lock in the moisture.<br />
4.) Blow dry and style as desired.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">**</span> Avocado is rich with oils containing vitamins A,D and E.<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">**</span> Bananas are rich in potassium, natural oils, carbohydrates and vitamins that helps in softening the hair and protects the hairs natural elasticity.<br />
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1.) wet hair in shower. Apply a quarter-size amount of sunflower oil to your scalp. Massage into scalp and comb the oil through to the ends of your hair.<br />
2.) Wrap hair in a turban with the hot, wet towel for up to an hour. Rinse and shampoo thoroughly.<br />
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1.) Combine and mix the two ingredients. Apply and massage the mixure into your dry hair before your beauty sleep, rinse the next morning to reveal soft, healthy looking and feeling hair.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;"><u><b>Harmful chemicals:</b></u></span> Such as bleaches, perms, relaxers swell the cuticles in the hair in order for them to work, this also wears down protein bonds in the hair which is the key ingredient that keeps our hair strong and healthy. When colouring hair regardless there will be damage however keeping hair strong and "fed" using a weekly hair mask or deep conditioning treatment after procedure will help repair and restore hair in its weak state.<br />
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<b style="color: cyan; text-decoration: underline;">Harsh Weather Conditions:</b> Environmental conditions effect hair all year round and cause hair to become dry, brittle and prone to breakage. During the summer the suns UV rays break down the protein in our hair. During the winter months there is less moisture in the air, cold winds tangle and causes the cuticle in the hair to become rough.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;"><u><b>Friction: </b></u></span>The constant rubbing of hair against a surface causes breakage. Even the friction against your pillow while you sleep or using the inappropriate comb for brushing can result in damaged hair due to friction. To prevent breakage use comb as opposed to a brush especially when hair is wet.<br />
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<br /></div>Make-up Addictionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00816466403652139998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486175954815035461.post-40944031755120779092012-06-18T15:33:00.000-07:002012-06-18T15:33:36.447-07:00MAC survival guide<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Going into a MAC Cosmetics store to me is like a kid in a candy store. I just love exploring all the different products and colours. My imagination races at light speed as it ponders all the possibilities these beautiful pigments and pastel lip colours can create.<br />
Makeup to me isn't just about looking good or feeling good. I mean thats a big part of what Cosmetics are all about, but Makeup to me is like art and when I step foot in a MAC store I'm a artist shopping for my next inspiration, my next out of this world look.<br />
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This being said a MAC store can be overwhelming for those who don't particularly know what their looking for. There are an abundance of products with various finishes, formulas, pigments, satin, sheen, matte, liquid, powder, it goes on and on. My first time in a MAC store I was 13 and I could only afford two eyeshadows and boy let me tell you I must have sat there for 45 minutes trying to decide which two eyeshadows, out of there selection of about 60 different colours and finishes. The two colours I proudly walked out of the store with that day were SWISH and SATIN TAUPE. I chose these two colours because I wanted to create a look that was both sophisticated and funky just like my personality;)<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">first two MAC eyeshadows as you can see I love Swish</span></div>
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My love for MAC and my collection have long grown since then, and although there are times where I walk into a MAC store awed and somewhat overwhelmed by the varieties, I always go back to my staples. These are my MAC staples that I use on a daily basis either on myself or my clients. They are high quality versatile products that are my most definite recommendations to first time MAC shoppers.<br />
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This one was a bit more tricky for me to establish. I love exploring with colour and looks and therefore use and love most of MAC eyeshadows. Not only for their colour variety but for how pigmented and high quality they are.<br />
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It's morning your getting ready for school, work, ect.. you have your eyeshadow perfectly applied and blended, your rocking your look only to see around lunch time it has slipped and no longer looks visible... has this happened to you??.. me to, all the time when I was a just a little preteen beginning to play with makeup...and I thought it was me and my poor abilities to apply makeup. Little did I know it was the poor quality of my dollar store eyeshadows.<br />
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These four eyeshadow colours would be the perfect start to a MAC collection. These colours are all neutral tones and are capable of creating looks from simple day looks to full drama smokey eye looks, and will look great on all skin tones.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan; font-size: large;"><u>Vanilla:</u></span> Is a beautiful velvet textured, soft peach white colour, with a tiny hint of shimmer. This is a great pigment for highlighting the brow bone, brightening and opening up the eyes by adding a touch to the inner corner of the eyes. or is a great all over base colour to start the look and can be used to blend other colours out.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan; font-size: large;"><u>Naked Lunch:</u></span> I love this colour and is my most used colour for brides, where the term Nude Smokey Eye is often used :S quite the contradiction but this shade makes it! It is the softest shade of pink with a light shimmer. This colour I use mainly all over the lids for a nice natural sheen, and will look stunning on all skin tones.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan; font-size: large;"><u>Satin Taupe</u></span>: As I mentioned before this was literally one of my first MAC eyeshadows and still a favourite. It is the most beautiful taupe colour with a golden silver like shimmer to it. I love using this in the crease area to bring depth and drama to the eye without looking to harsh, as black can sometimes do. This colour is also beautiful in a golden smokey eye look, swept over the eyelid using black as the crease colour. If you prefer to have a matte finish <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;"><u>ESPRESSO</u></span> is a great substitute for this colour.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan; font-size: large;"><u>Carbon:</u></span> Carbon is the perfect black colour and can be used wherever black is needed. In the crease, smudged into the upper and lower lash line. Apply over eyeliner to give your eyeliner more staying power. All around versatile high quality eyeshadow that will stand up to those early mornings or late nights.<br />
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I love how creamy and blendable this concealer is, unlike some concealers I find can be to dense and a bit more tricky to blend. The coverage is also amazing. I had a job doing hair and makeup on cruise ships and while training and studying over at the prestigious academy in London England we were not allowed to show our tattoos. This was unfortunate for be because I have a tattoo on my forearm that had to be covered up daily. This is what I used and although I no longer need to cover up my beautiful tattoo, this concealer is still a staple for personal use and in my professional kit. 32$ CA<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan; font-size: large;"><u>Painterly Paint Pot</u></span><br />
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Remember my story earlier of the disappearing eyeshadow. Well this product is great for slapping that problem right in the face and showing it who's boss. MAC paint pots are creamy and blend fabulously. They come in a variety of colours, however I love Painterly because its a nude colour. You will use this with every eyeshadow application and not only will your eyeshadow last all day, but this product will also cover any little veins or discolouration of the eyelids so that the true pigment of your shadow can shine through. 21$ CA<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan; font-size: large;"><u>MAC Prep and Prime Transparent Powder</u></span><br />
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This is a translucent powder but to me its like photo shop in a container! It gives the silkiest finish and is perfect for setting your makeup to allow it to last all day into those wild nights. Its great for reducing shine and minimizes the look of pores and fine lines. Apply this all over the face over your makeup or after moisturizing your skin for a smooth flawless airbrush finish. 27.50$ CA<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan; font-size: large;"><u>Blacktrack Fluidline</u></span><br />
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Fluidline+angled brush= Unstoppable. Wether its a timeless cat eye look your aiming for, or classic retro pin up look Fluidline and a angled brush is all you will need. I love this formula because it is so easy to work with. It's ultra smooth gel formula basically does all the work and allows you to create as thick or thin of lines you'd like. 18$ CA<br />
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Mac brushes are awesome, I think most makeup artist can agree on that however can be a bit pricy. For an everyday makeup routine you don't need a pile of professional makeup brushes, but having a select few of high quality brushes will be efficient on your wallet, deliver quality results and will be durable enough to last for years! I highly recommend investing in these three particular brushes because they are versatile and deliver great results.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan; font-size: large;"><u>239</u></span> is a soft, flat, dense eyeshadow brush perfect for picking up pigments and dispersing them evenly on the eyelids. 29.50$ CA<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan; font-size: large;"><u>217</u></span> brush is perfect for applying and blending shadow in the crease area, as well as working with creamy products such as paint pots. I absolutely love this brush for working the crease area. Because the dynamics of this brush are in an oval shape it fits perfectly in the hollows of your eyes (crease) and pretty much does all the work, building and blending colour in the crease a breeze. 27$ CA<br />
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<u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan; font-size: large;">168</span></u> is a angled contour brush. I use this brush to apply blush, contour, highlight, buff and blending, you name it this brush can do it. The fibres are firmly bundled for precise application yet soft enough for blending. 41$ CA<br />
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Out of all my MAC blushes these are the two I wear most often and also use on most my clients, especially for weddings where the cheeks are just an accessory to the all over look. When your new to the blush market it can all look a bit scary, the fear of looking like a clown or that grandmas been pinching our cheeks all morning strikes a little fear, so keep it simple and choose a blush to work with your natural skin tone.<br />
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If your feeling up for it or if you have darker skin tones <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan; font-size: large;"><u>Pinch O' Peach</u></span> is a beautiful warm peach colour that will add the most beautiful glow to your cheeks.<br />
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This is a cream colour (obviously) and is very versatile, another favourite among my clients. I love using this product to add a healthy radiant glow. Using either a brush or simply your fingers, I love applying this as a highlighter right at the top of the cheek bones, down the centre of the nose, on the brow bone ect.. This brightens up the face and reflects light to give the perfect highlighted glow. This product can be used on moisturized skin, or layered over foundation or powder. 21$ CA<br />
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For everyday looks I'm a big fan of the soft pale nude lips and this colour is perfect for just that. Its a soft pale pink that can rock out on its own, or be the cherry on top to complete a dramatic smokey night look. 17.50$<br />
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Let me tell ya I sure wish I had a blog like this to tend to for my first MAC runs. My local MAC store is quite a drive, and the pictures in the online MAC store don't do the colours justice so I would research and make lists of all my desired products and make one MAC trip every couple months.<br />
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So wether its your first time stepping into a MAC store or if your in the mood to try something new I definitely recommend these as my staple products. You really can't go wrong in a MAC store. And if your ever overwhelmed amongst all the pretty colours, the wonderful artists working there are just as passionate and excited to take you on a journey to discover your perfect fall in love shade for whatever the occasion.<br />
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A womens purse... To men its a scary mysterious place they don't often venture, but for us ladies a purse is our home away from home, a lifeline..our bag of tricks. What we keep in our purse can be the difference between a good day and a bad day.<br />
So what kind of things do you keep in your purse ?? what products do you always have on hand to prepare yourself for anything?<br />
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Whether its a spontaneous get together with your secret someone, a date with the family, or simply going from a day look to night look, be prepared for any occasion by always keeping these products handy in your makeup bag.<br />
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These are the products I always have on hand with me. I may not necessarily use them all in a day but having a selection of your favourite products, allows you to create any look any time, carrying the least amount of products. I have <b>only</b> been carrying these products with me for the past 5 months and I have been able to create any look from casual day looks, to full on night on the town looks. Let me share with you my secret tips and tricks to getting the most out of these basic products.</div>
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We all know these are the basis to a flawless foundation and can be used separately to achieve sheer coverage or in combination for maximum coverage. For simple day looks, try just using concealer where needed, and powder. I love using mineral powders because they are light on the skin and give a perfect sheer coverage for days where your just hanging out.<br />
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For a night on the town use a sheer liquid foundation followed by your favourite concealer and powder for maximum last all night foundation.</div>
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I always carry my favourite's<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;"> **Clinique Perfectly real makeup, Glo minerals loose powder and Mac studio sculpt concealer.</span></div>
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These three products are more versatile then you think. Not only can a Bronzer be used to contour your features and give a sun kissed glow where needed. I have also used Bronzer has a eyebrow colour, and it makes the perfect eyeshadow colour for more dramatic looks. </div>
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Carry your favourite Blush colour and lightly dust on the apples of the cheeks to add a soft glow. For night looks sweep the blush along the cheek bone up towards the temple for more drama. Depending on the colour you choose and the look your going for Blush can also substitute for a eyeshadow colour.</div>
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The highlighting trio I always carry around with me is MAC Mineralize skin finish in Smooth Merge. I use the lighter colour to highlight the cheeks and brow bone however I have also used this for many different eye looks. its amazing how many different looks can be created with the same three colours. get creative with your products.</div>
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These products are key in any makeup look but can be used in different ways to achieve different looks. For a more dramatic way to open the eyes try applying mascara more so on the outer eye lashes having them flare outwards towards the outer corner of your eye.</div>
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I definitely recommend having two different eye pencils on hand, one in black and one in brown. Believe it or not I use brown more often then the ever famous black eyeliner. Brown is great because its more "soft" looking then black and is perfect for day looks. I also love using brown eyeliner as a brow pencil to fill in and define eyebrows. </div>
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To turn a day look into a night look using black eyeliner along the inner waterline is simple and efficient. I have also used black eyeliner as eyeshadow base for creating smokey eyes. Simply apply black eyeliner along your lids and smudge into shape using a blending brush or your pinky, apply your bronzer colour to soften the edges. </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">**My favourites are Benefit Bad gal Lash mascara, Bonnebell eye definer, Almay Liquid Eyeliner</span></div>
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I love carrying around a light pink lip colour and a darker pink pencil. That way they can become more versatile. Using just the Lip colour on its own is great for soft day looks, for a more saturated look I like to line and fill my lips completely with my desired Lip Pencil and simply apply the Lip Moisturizer or Lip Color.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">**My favourites MAC Viva Glam Gaga, MAC Lip Conditioner, GOSH Pink Peony velvet touch waterproof lipliner.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">**Favorites Juicy Couture, Lady Speed Stick, La Senza Perfect Passion </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">So wether its a spontaneous getaway, a overnight sleepover, or just a regular day at the office your beauty survival kit should be able to handle it all... <u>In case of emergencies</u>..Powder...Gloss..<u>Glamorous</u></span><br />
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I have been a huge fan of the body shop since I was a pre teen. I was always asking for body shop products for christmas, birthdays and everything in between. Every mothers day my mother would faithfully recieve a body shop bathroom set, which would mysteriously get picked at as it sat untouched on display in our bathroom..mmhmm I wonder who that could have been ;)That love for thier products hasnt slowed down since. Over the years I have tried many products and have found my perfect combination for skin and body care. Every body shop visit, armed with my body shop card in hand, I stock up on these must haves.<br />
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<u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">Tea Tree Foaming cleanser: </span></u><br />
This product has appeared on my blog many times and here it still stands at the top of the list. I have used many face cleansers from really expensive high end products to drug store bargains, and Iam always going back to this great quality budget friendly favorite. Tea tree, as ive explained many times before, has great antibacterial and antifungal properties to kill bacteria and help clear blemishes. This foaming cleanser feels great while cleansing your skin and your face feels amazingly fresh afterwards. I discovered this skin saver when I was 13 and 9 years later this is my number one must have from the body shop. This product is great for combination and oily skin types. I wouldnt recommend if you have severly dry skin but becuase its a foam it gives a nice gentle clean and may be worth a try.<br />
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Again, this product has been mentioned on my blog before simply because I LOVE IT! I can still remember how I stumbled across this wonderful moisturizer. My dad had got me the gift set for my 14th birthday. Like most Body Shop products I enjoyed them, but this moisturizer I fell in love with. It wasn't to greasy, it didn't feel heavy on my face, my skin could breath and felt refreshed. All the things I look for in a moisturizer was contained in this magic little container. They have since then redesigned the packaging and changed the formula but it still remains all I look for in a moisturizer, and is still my number 1 budget friendly choice of moisturizer. As stated under the cap, this moisturizer contains Bladderwack Seaweed. Did you know seaweed contains phytonutrients which boosts blood flow making the skin glowing, soft and smooth while repairing damaged skin...yea me to ;) but it does and it definitely shows in this moisturizer. This formula is great for combination and oily skin types because it gives you moisture where you need it and has a matte finish for the oily areas, controlling excess oil and shine. It has a very light refreshing scent which feels cool and calming while applying. Honestly the best part of my skin routine is moisturizing with this cream, your skin feels so light and soft afterwards...amen for seaweed and their phytonutrients.<br />
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Wow I'm beginning to feel like a broken record here.. Yes I have also mentioned this product on my blog before because, like I promised it is one of my must haves! I religiously use this every day right out of the shower, after being out in the sun to long, in the winter when my skin gets dry, I've even used this as tanning oil. They have many different formulas and scents another favourite being Satsuma, but the Coconut is my all time favourite. Coco Butter, which is the base of all their body butters, Contains many different antioxidants that help battle against free radicals that destroy skin cells and cause premature aging. This product is perfect for keeping skin hydrated and ideal for preventing stretch marks and treating scars.<br />
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My shower always contains a bottle of this delicious body polish. It's not a scrub or exfoliator it does both and then some....It cleanses and exfoliates while moisturizing, its magic! This formula contains crushed walnut shells and kiwi seeds which act as a natural, gentle exfoliator. The scent of strawberries is not only delightful but strawberries contain lots of vitamins and antioxidants that nourish and protect skin from those darn free radicals everyones talking about. The moisturizing properties in this body polish come from Honey, sunflower oil and sweet almond oil. A little goes a long way with this product and therefore lasts a fairly long time. Who needs a day at the spa with a product like this.<br />
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Now I'm sure I don't need to go into my big speech on how much I love tea tree oil and how it naturally kills bacteria and is great for blemishes and so on. But now they come handy in these wipes. I love keeping these wipes in my overnight bag, makeup bag, gym bag, pretty much anywhere on the go. These are great for cleansing and taking off makeup at the end of the night, after the gym, camping, at sleep overs, and leaves skin feeling clean and refreshed.<br />
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Oh yeah!!!! pretty much everything I love about the body butter for your lips. its sensational! awesome for protection from the sun, protection from the cold winters while moisturizing your lips.<br />
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I love the Body Shop face Brush. Like all of their brushes they are so unbelievably soft and are completely harmless to animals yayyy!!!! The tapered cut to the synthetic hairs are perfect for precise application of mineral powders, translucent powders, bronzers ect.. Applying makeup with this brush is a treat all on its own. The softness of the brush is great for all skin types especially delicate sensitive skin. Blending with this brush is effortless and the softness is quite enjoyable. I get compliments on my clients all the time when I use this brush, I even had a client doze off she was so comfortable, wether that was the brush or my magic touch for applying translucent powder..we'll never know ;)<br />
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Don't get me wrong there a many other products that I LOVE from the Body Shop but these are my essentials<br />
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Spring is in the air!! although you would hardly know it here in British Columbia. Where its sunny and beautiful one minute and raining cloudy the next.<br />
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Days like these I like to bring in a spring feeling with bright spring colours.<br />
Nail polish is a great and simple way to add some spring colour to your wardrobe, even when it doesn't feel like spring.<br />
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While searching for some sprinspiration (spring+inspiration) at my local Shoppers Drug Mart. These nail polish colours just sprung out and screamed its Spring!!!<br />
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This was my first purchase of GOSH Nail Lacquer, I was definitely not disappointed with the colours and the bright vividness of the polish itself. After only one coat the colours showed and covered really well. I only used one coat and a clear finish and the results were great saturated spring colour. I especially loved how the silver wasn't opaque as some silver nail polishes are, below you can see just how beautiful the colours show after only one coat.<br />
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I love using Glow(the bronzy colour) along the neck, collar bone and contour areas to give a bronzed glow in the spring/summer months. The time of year when all us ladies are rocking tank tops and summer dresses. I love using Magic as a highlighter along the tops of the cheekbones, down the centre of the nose and a touch above the cupids bow to give a fuller dramatic sheen.</div>
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However this is a must have all on its own. This lip colour is so smooth and conditioning I never found that it dried out at all! and this colour is a stunning barbie pink. This is the first and only colour I have for this particular brand. I was really pleased with these finds and they still remain a regular staple in my makeup bag. Having a bright colour option in your makeup bag is a quick and easy way to take your look from a day at the office to a night out on the town.</div>
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I purchased these for a specific look I wanted to create. I love creating fantasy looks and stepping outside the box. These are great for just that! they come in such a range of colours and are perfect for drawing specific lines, creating dots, and just having fun with colour. I do warn you though when they say "extreme art eyeliner" they aren't kidding around. This eyeliner is quite difficult to take off with just your typical face cleanser, a makeup remover is required to take this product off. However if you don't mind putting in a little extra elbow in your cleansing routine and your feeling adventurous this is definitely a great place to start. </div>
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In honour of todays review I have created a look using all the products above. I created this look for a fun flirty day out on a beautiful spring day, I kept it clean and simple with a pop of colour in the lips because I always like to stand out in a crowed. It may not feel like spring here in British Columbia but that doesn't mean I can't look the part :)</div>
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wow has it been forever! Good to see everyone :) hope you didn't miss me to much ;) (insert confident sarcasm here) I have been MIA the past 5 months but its for a good reason I promise :) I have been working my little rump off and saving pennies to finally purchase myself a place to call home. Iam very excited to announce that I will be moving into my condo in 2 months 17 days (but who's counting) Not even words can describe how excited Iam for this day to come, Finally I have a place to call home. A place to express myself and live out my craziest colourful dreams :)<br />
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Furniture and Decor shopping has been so fun these past months, I have already picked out the colours and theme of each room and have started collecting decor to match. I will post some photos of the great finds I have purchased. Like many of us I have a unique style that will obviously be reflected in my home. I have found great pieces that scream original :) I'd love to share them with you.<br />
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Like most people in this world I LOVE LOVE LOVE marilyn monroe, she is truly a classic beauty that will live on for generations. So naturally I saw this picture and fell in Love! I envision this beauty on the walls of my future living room. I have many marilyn pictures but this one is so unique I had to have it.</div>
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Jennifer at My painted furniture is wonderful!!! I found her about a year ago and fell in love with her work. It's amazing what she can transform. Her work is truly original and you can guarantee no one will have such a beautiful unique piece at a great price. I have designed and purchased 70% of my furniture from her and my home is going to be proud to display her work. She is truly talented and can accommodate any design you may have in mind. </div>
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I was downtown vancouver one night for an event, this bed was displayed a store front and I fell in love with it! I had never seen a bed like this and it was calling my name. After researching almost every furniture store in vancouver I finally found it online only to see that this beauty of a bed cost 1200$ before taxes..ouch..not exactly on the budget. After arguing with myself and anxiously pondering on how much I could sell my blood for (insert joke here) I decided that this bed will be a fun future project I can attempt to make myself. I will be sure to keep in touch on how that goes ;)</div>
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I was in home sense and I spotted these lamps and again they screamed my name! I love how original and unique they are. As I brought them up to the counter to officially claim them mine the store clerk even mentioned these were the only ones they had or have ever had..this pleased me and for a great price :) </div>
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I love dollar stores! especially when everything really is 1$$ I have found all sorts of decor goodies at the dollar store, these being one of them. Fake flowers can be a great, easy, cheap way to brighten up a living room or add sparkle to a bathroom.<br />
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Another beautiful creation from jennifer at my painted furniture. I had picked out these nightstands on her website in the unpainted section and asked her if she could paint them silver. Well she sure did and they look amazing!! </div>
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Let me tell ya I will be so happy to have my "girly" space for I have been living in a mans world far to long, bar decor, brown leather couches, pictures of Harley davidson bikes. Testosterone fills this space and is the definition of a man cave. I have spent my last three years amongst the boys, saving up for my own place, that I'm surprised I don't pee standing up (insert awkward laugh)<br />
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To start the new year off I thought I would do a product review series. I will be posting reviews on all my top favourites that I seem to come back to time and time again. Iv been keeping track of my stats and you all seem to really appeal more towards product reviews. This I totally understand, there are literally hundreds and hundreds of products out on the market today that its hard to tell what works, what doesnt, and whats really worth purchasing. Being the spontaneous, commitment feared, adventurous girl that Iam. I easily get bored of products and therefore over the years have tried hundreds of different products. These are the products that at one point or other I always come back to...<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">Please keep an open mind that everyone is different and therefore a product that works for me may not have the same results for you. These are the products I've really enjoyed over the years and feel are worth the purchase. these are my own thoughts, critiques and opinions on the products and I have no been paid or sponsored in any way.</span><br />
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<u style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;"> Dermalogica Special Cleansing gel:</span></u> First off I love love love anything Dermalogica! I worked in a salon that only carried Dermalogica. I have heard first hand, many reviews and stories from so many genuinely satisfied customers. Working at the salon I had a discount on products and this was always my cleanser of choice. Dermalogica has such a wide range of products and regimens for all skin types and skin problems. Anybody that is really troubled by their skin I definitely encourage you to find a salon/spa that carries Dermalogica products. The only downside about their products is obviously the price. Their products can get pricy. Seeing as I no longer work at the salon and don't get a discount. I rarely purchase this product anymore HOWEVER! if I had the money I would without a doubt purchase this product regularly. Like I said though If your really bothered by the condition of your skin the money is well worth it, their products are amazing!<br />
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<u style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">Body Shop Tea tree foaming cleanser:</span> </u> Next to Dermalogica this is my second go-to cleanser. It's extremely budget friendly and cost under 20$( in canadian dollars) its the cleanser I purchase the most. If your familiar with my blog you'll know that I'm always going off about Tea Tree oil and how it has amazing natural antibacterial, anti fungal properties, including the ability to kill bacteria that cause pimples, blackheads and acne. This cleaner comes out has a foam and feels so good on the skin. One pump is all you will need to cleanse your face and therefore lasts you a good couple months. After using this cleanser your face feels so fresh and clean.<br />
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<u style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">Vichy:</span></u> I recently posted about my top drugstore purchases and this cleanser made the cut. I've been using this cleanser since I was 13. Being 21 now, I have been watching my little cousins grow into teenagers, fighting hormones and blemishes just as I did at that age. I have now passed this product down to them and it has helped them as much as it helped me as a teenager. What I love so much about this product is it gives such great results for such a decent price. Vichy products can be purchased at drugstores and therefore is easily accessible.<br />
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<u style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">Arbonne FC5 New cell scrub:</span></u> I have received this product as a gift from a friend and I have fell in love with it! I at first wasn't familiar with Arbonne. Arbonne is a cosmetic company based on botanical principles, meaning they use natural ingredients from plants, fruits ect.. Similar to Mary Kay or Avon, their are representatives that sell Arbonne, however I believe you can purchase their products on their website. So far this is the only product I have tried from Arbonne. I have been using it for about three months and Iam very happy with the product and the results so far. This exfoliate is amazing!! and your face looks and feels so radiant and clear afterwards. It has a clay like texture with tiny micro-exfoliants to gently scrub away dead skin cells and promote the growth of new ones. Iam not looking forward to the day I run out of this product..its going to be a sad day :(<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">Iam a moisturizer-aholic and have tried hundreds of different moisturizers, there are very few that make the cut for me mainly because Iam very picky when it comes to my moisturizer. I don't like anything at all greasy, heavy, cakey, sticky, shiny or suffocating on the skin. These are my top moisturizers that I use because they are the few that I have really really really liked and I didn't complain about to much. I have other moisturizers I like these are just my go-to's</span><br />
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<u style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">Body Shop Seaweed mattifying day cream:</span></u> This is my all time favourite moisturizer because it dries matte and doesn't leave your skin feeling <b>at all</b> greasy or shiny. I stumbled across this product by accident 7 years ago and haven't looked back. This is my most purchased moisturizer ever and is again very budget friendly. This moisturizer is oil free and has oil-balacing properties that mattify where and when the skin needs it. This moisturizer is recommended for combination/oily skin, I would highly recommend this moisturizer for oily skin types because it dries so matte and doesn't add any shine to your face. I wouldn't recommend this product for anyone with dry skin types because it's a very light hydration.<br />
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I have a confession to make Iam a tinee tad bit of a hoarder, I find I'm always hanging on to certain items hoping to find a new life or use for them.<br />
I've been hanging onto certain T-shirts I love and used to wear all the time. Sadly I eventually grew out of them. They've been sitting at the bottom of my drawers neglected to be worn for months,they needed a new life. After contemplating finally giving in and giving them away, I decided to give them a new life as art for my walls. I love this because not only do I have original pictures to personalize my place and hang on my walls, but the memories and beauty of the T's will live on :D<br />
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</span>Make-up Addictionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00816466403652139998noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486175954815035461.post-37022985350943525502011-12-22T17:48:00.000-08:002011-12-22T17:48:32.248-08:00Top 5 Drug store favourites!When I was a young preteen, my vanity was full of smackers lip products, glitter gel, maybe line eyeshadow cream, for the most part I never wore the stuff out half the time, (I was a tomboy back in those days) I just loved playing with all the goodies I'd find at my neighbourhood shoppers drug mart, my older cousin Jen and I would walk the 30 minutes it took to get there at least twice a week and we looked more and more forward to it every time. Even then I loved getting creative, experimenting, and playing with all the fun sparkly, colours and stuff! Nowadays my makeup bag consist mostly of MAC, Benefit, Smashbox, clinique ect.. I still love going to my neighbourhood drugstore and picking up new products to test out and experiment with, some I have made a permanent resident and I continue to purchase. Here are a list of the drugstore must haves!! Budget friendly these products can fake high end results.<br />
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><u style="color: cyan;">Vichy face cleansing gel:</u> </span>Wow! me and this product go way back, I love trying out new products and I have tried a lot of face washes, gels, scrubs ect.. and I have always come back to this stuff at one point or another. </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;"><u>fact: </u>It's good to alternate between your favourite cleansers. Have you ever noticed a product works great, until after a year or so you notice it doesn't "work" as well? Like how your body can become immune to medication, your skin is the same way and therefore its good to alternate between face cleaners, keeping your skin "on its toes," so to speak.</span></div><div> I remember being 13, like many other 13 year olds acne was my worst enemy. After struggling with many products I finally found Vichy, a decently priced cleanser found in drugstores that showed amazing results. I'm so glad I had this stuff with me throughout my adolescent years. I don't know what I would of done without it. The texture of this cleanser is so smooth and your face feels so clean and refreshed afterwards. Thanks to this product I was able to glide through my adolescence not worrying about acne.<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1px;"><img height="300" id="il_fi" src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/33/333730/38_2008/Vichy_-_cleanser.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 8px; padding-left: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" width="300" /></span></div><div><br />
</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan; font-size: large;"><u>Revlon photo-ready foundation: </u></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan; font-size: large;"><u>Revlon photo-ready concealer:</u></span> I love this foundation/concealer duo as my drugstore alternative. I have to be honest I have tried literally every foundation a drugstore can carry. I have discovered foundations that I really love, and some that I've never bought again. This is one that I would definitely buy again. I love the coverage and consistency you get with the concealer stick I almost love using it as much as my MAC concealer it goes on so smooth and blends so well.<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1px;"><img height="400" id="il_fi" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB3jq0EO7lPhuFHW07PDqZ3Q6Nv9WL93RifrhuP19vXtphr-lmi_b0JzNi8xUpMz-UuoT0WxbULWu7r7iPeC5zel_X37OJIRCGCnPWRM1ldL-b2TA1DT9kf07-HzcrakQWlSm-ryqN_Kmp/s1600/revlon+photo+ready+foundation.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 8px; padding-left: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" width="400" /><img height="300" id="il_fi" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=l&tid=27919002" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 8px; padding-left: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" width="300" /></span></div><div><br />
</div><div><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan; font-size: large;">Kiss my face: </span></u>I'm not sure if everyone can find this moisturizer in their neighbourhood drug store like I can, but if you happen to see this product definitely give it a try. Moisturizing is a key step in your daily skin care routine. Like most of you I usually can't afford the high end fancy expensive creams, so this is my next best thing. It's all 100% natural! which is a great start because everything we apply to our skin gets absorbed and passed through the liver in our bodies. Not only that I love the consistency of this moisturizer and I love love love that it doesn't leave your face feeling heavy or greasy. This is also my number 1 moisturizer I use to mix with foundation, the consistency is perfect for creating your own tinted moisturizer. It comes in three formulations for different skin types. I personally love the one with olive oil.<br />
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</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan; font-size: large;"><u>Biore make-up remover wipes:</u></span> This reminds me that I need to grab some of these next time I'm at the drugstore. I have such a bad habit of falling asleep in my makeup. Some days I'm good about washing my makeup off at the end of the day, but needless to say I find myself waking up with yesterdays makeup smudged around my face more often then not. These babies are perfect to keep in your purse, gym bag, overnight bag, or on your nightstand. What I love most about these wipes is they don't make your face feel sticky or greasy afterwards. They also contain green tea which is full of antioxidant which we all know greatly benefits our skin and bodies, protecting them from damaging free radicals.<br />
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</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan; font-size: large;"><u>L'oreal Infallible lip color: </u></span>On the nights when I wanna rock a red lip that won't go anywhere! this is my go-to product. it literally never goes anywhere. I can kiss my boyfriend with this stuff on and it doesn't come off!! even he was amazed. With most red lips, I'm always checking to make sure that there isn't any red on my teeth, or smudged outside my lip line, I've never had that problem with this product. The only downside I have discovered with this product is when you apply to much to the lips it "flakes." But all else considered thats the price to pay for an amazing long lasting product. I prefer this compared to all my other red lipsticks, because it doesn't go anywhere. I get my l'oreal infallible lip color in 013 crimson.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">....ps. All my reviews are my personal opinions and experience with the products. Although I do encourage you ladies to try these products if your looking for something new, do keep in mind that everyone has their own experiences and opinions with products and therefore you may not agree with my experiences. </span></span></div><div><br />
</div>Make-up Addictionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00816466403652139998noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486175954815035461.post-62039363489750218182011-12-19T16:42:00.000-08:002011-12-19T16:42:06.765-08:00DIY-Last minute Christmas presents.Christmas is so close !!! doesn't it feel like it crept up on you??...no??..just me...<br />
Here is a cute christmas present that is perfect for your girlfriends, co-workers, secret santa....<br />
Everything here I made and got from the dollar store so it is a very budget friendly gift, yet shows that a lot of love and thought went into making it.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now you have cute personalized mugs that can be filled with all sorts of FUN! , candies, chocolates, truffles, candy canes,cookies, fudge ect.. the sky is the limit. I love baking and creating delicious treats, so I chose to make peanut brittle, chocolate truffles, butter crunch toffee, and short bread cookies to fill these cute mugs. Its something that everyone can appreciate and enjoy. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg85bckQmpXLJcyH84HJ9yFO4booaMcuBuPYksvJ2BYTb8hCnTqQkQJlf3dmdsmAke3_q17kn6UKk3lKJA6pWMsdR6X-7Ms5OQuqyOORXnEdEDovg4jqJd4WdpZiHCn1m4YDEBl_z_OTTCM/s1600/DSCF5459.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg85bckQmpXLJcyH84HJ9yFO4booaMcuBuPYksvJ2BYTb8hCnTqQkQJlf3dmdsmAke3_q17kn6UKk3lKJA6pWMsdR6X-7Ms5OQuqyOORXnEdEDovg4jqJd4WdpZiHCn1m4YDEBl_z_OTTCM/s320/DSCF5459.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Make-up Addictionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00816466403652139998noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486175954815035461.post-82178003697073685602011-12-17T16:07:00.000-08:002011-12-17T16:07:48.495-08:00Christmas baking continues- DIY Cream PuffsIn honour of Christmas I thought it would be nice to share all my christmas traditions and recipes. I know this has nothing to do with makeup or beauty however I love spending just as much time in the kitchen. Its another place that has no rules or boundaries which I love!<div><br />
</div><div>You can get creative just as you can with makeup except its food! Christmas is the time of year where goodies and treats are everywhere!! Not only is baking fun but giving treats is a great gift! this is my cream puff recipe, those of you who aren't familiar with what a cream puff or chouz a la creme, if you will, it is a choux pastry ball filled with whip cream, pastry cream, or ice cream. They can be decorated or left plain either way there fantastically delicious and a great treat to serve at your christmas shindig. </div><div><br />
</div><div><u><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan; font-size: large;">Here's what you'll need :</span></b></u></div><div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">2 (3.5 oz.) packages of instant vanilla pudding mix</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">2 Cups Heavy Cream a.k.a Whipping Cream</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">1 Cup milk</span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">1 Cup water</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">1/4 Tsp salt</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">1 Cup all purpose flour</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">4 eggs</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">1 Cup milk chocolate chips</span></li>
</ul></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">1.) Mix together vanilla instant pudding mix, cream and milk. Cover and refrigerate to set. If your just using whip cream add 1/2 Cup sugar and 1 Tsp. vanilla to cream and whip until whipped cream. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">2.)Preheat oven to 425 F</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">3.) In a large pot, bring water and butter to a rolling boil. Turn off heat and stir in flour and salt until the mixture forms a ball. Transfer the dough mixture to a separate mixing bowl, however feel free to keep it in the pot off the heat if you don't want to dirty another dish, like me. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">4.) Using a hand mixer or wooden spoon, beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each egg.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">5.) Drop tablespoon amounts of dough onto an un-greased baking sheet, bake for 20-25 minutes in a preheated oven. Until golden brown. Centers should be dry.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">6.) When the shells are cool, either split and fill them with the pastry cream mixture/whipped cream. Or use a pastry bag to pipe the pudding mix into the shells.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">7.) In a microwave safe bowl, microwave 1 cup chocolate chips for 2 minutes until the chocolate is completely melted. Dip the puffs into the chocolate for a chocolate cover. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;"><br />
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This book is an absolute must for anyone starting out in makeup. It covers all the basics from highlighting and contouring to eyeshadow application. Kevyn Aucoin is a very talented makeup artist who has made his mark on this industry as one of the best. He knows it all and he shares his secrets and displays his beautiful transformations. This was one of the first makeup books I bought and I still enjoy browsing through it.<br />
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Again another amazing book by Kevyn Aucoin, displaying his amazing transformations and reveals them with step by step instructions.<br />
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Scott Barnes is an A-list celebrity makeup artist. He has worked on the very talented faces of Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Hudson, Hillary Duff and Christina Aguilera. He is the makeup artist of Jennifer Lopez and is the brilliant genius behind her famous JLO glowing skin. In this book he shares all his secrets for creating looks that can be used everyday. This book is packed with amazing information and tips for someone who is just starting out in the industry or for any beauty lover looking for more secret tips.<br />
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This book is amazing for inspiration and displays the amazing art work of Alex Box, a true artist, she is anything but an imitator. She is truly original in her work and has worked with some of the most experimental and avant garde designers, photographers and hair stylist in the fashion industry. She is nothing less then a master of colour and creativity. I absolutely love her work for this and she truly is an inspiration.<br />
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I Stumbled across this book when I was furiously browsing through the makeup section of Chapters. This book is done by various creative makeup artist who truly use makeup as a form of art. This book is filled with inspiration and is great just to have on your coffee table for anyone to browse through. I don't know anyone who wouldn't appreciate all the work that has been put into this book it truly is a work of art and is one of my all time favourites.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: large; line-height: 1px;">Relish</span>Make-up Addictionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00816466403652139998noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486175954815035461.post-36301202157369715692011-12-10T16:32:00.000-08:002011-12-10T16:32:33.983-08:00Countdown to christmas-DIY candy cane nail tutorialYour house doesn't have to be the only thing decorated for christmas...Try adding a little festiveness(dunno if its a word but I think it fits) to your nails! of course you could just paint them the typical red, green, white etc.. or you can really get the party bumping with some candy cane swirls to accent those digits (fun fact: finger bones are called digits)<br />
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</div><div>Anyone who isn't familiar with water marbling your nails please go to youtube, search water marble nail art and be amazed!!!! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">mysimplelittlepleasures.blogspot.com, she also has a youtube channel,</span> she is amazing!! and from what I can see is a true pro. I cannot take credit for this. Iam in no way a professional at this I just stumbled across this technique and I haven't stopped since! As a person who hates painting their nails this technique is so fun and amazing!! I could have honestly jumped over the moon and fly across the globe I was so ecstatic when I did this. I even made my boyfriend watch and be amazed. </div><div><br />
</div><div>here is my take on candy cane swirl nail tutorial.</div><div><u><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now this is the amazing part!!!!! I didn't even know you could do this with nail polish, but all you do is take your colour and place a dot amount onto the top of the water, it will disperse outwards, taking your second colour continue this process over and over until u get a bullseye type design.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCDWC2SjLfl8okRICnO7M9afIK91So3peD123E0w8dv8lmMvpoQi9PXJq6Ly0H-wwCNRGallYPOlAMtGG5IHSOd_o_9GUB14p3KAxPVYm80T_SteQ51dLKkt8IUYjhihO_I_Uo42Fi4XjK/s1600/DSCF5378.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCDWC2SjLfl8okRICnO7M9afIK91So3peD123E0w8dv8lmMvpoQi9PXJq6Ly0H-wwCNRGallYPOlAMtGG5IHSOd_o_9GUB14p3KAxPVYm80T_SteQ51dLKkt8IUYjhihO_I_Uo42Fi4XjK/s320/DSCF5378.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-size: x-large;">Relish's </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #eeeeee; font-size: x-large;">Countdown</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"> to christmas...</span><br />
you know what that means?? lots of baking, wrapping, shopping, wrapping, baking, decorating which to me is the whole fun of christmas. I love giving gifts which is essentially what this holiday is all about right?? but these gifts don't have to be big, expensive and extravagant for people to appreciate them. I love taking this opportunity to give gifts from the heart that are made with my two hands and a whole lotta love!!! Keep in touch with me as I share with you my favourite homemade gifts to give and christmas goodies and festivities.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Since this is December I thought all month ill blog about all things christmas!! and what I love about this time of year...</span><br />
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One of the first things I'll be sharing with you today is my all time favourite <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">sugar cookie recipe</span>. Christmas to me is all about baking treats and handing them out to loved ones, mainly because thats what I remember doing with my grandma as a child. not to mention its much more wallet/budget friendly. My grandma has long since passed now, but I have with me her book of recipes which I take great pride and special care of to ensure her treats and love live on always. Of course I have also taken the liberty of spicing some of them up along the way, adding my own twists and special touches, and I encourage you to do the same :D<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">1 1/2 Cup Unsalted softened butter, just leave the butter out till it reaches room temp.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">2 Cups white sugar</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">4 Eggs</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">1 tsp Vanilla</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">5 Cups All purpose flour</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">1 tsp salt</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f3f3f3;">1/2 Cup unsalted butter</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f3f3f3;">1 1/2 tsp Vanilla</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f3f3f3;">2 Cups icing sugar</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f3f3f3;">2 tbsp Milk</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">1.) Pre-heat oven to 400 F. In a large mixing bowl cream together butter and sugar until smooth. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">3.) Gradually stir in flour, baking soda, and salt.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">4.) Cover dough and chill for 1 hr in fridge. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">5.) Roll out dough 1/4-1/2 and inch thick, cut into shapes and place on an ungreased baking sheet 1 inch apart.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;">Special note: try getting creative and adding a little something to the dough before it bakes, with the green cookies below I added little Scor chocolate pieces to the mix, you can also try adding toffee pieces.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f3f3f3;">In a saucepan melt butter, combine icing sugar until incorporated, add vanilla and milk, stir until well incorporated and creamy consistency. add food colouring of your choice.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">While icing is still warm cover cookies and sprinkle with goodies of your choice. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">These cookies are so good!!! Not exactly calorie friendly but its christmas, this is the time of year where I indulge in all the festivities. and they don't have to be just for christmas, get creative and use different shapes and colours to make cookies all year round. Have fun and get your bake on!! who doesn't love getting cookies for christmas!! Just place these tasty tots in a festive christmas tin (dollar store) and your good to go!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><u>please keep in touch for more of my favourite christmas recipes to come..</u></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;">Almond roca</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;">Short bread cookies</span><br />
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</span>Make-up Addictionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00816466403652139998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486175954815035461.post-25901236618787062012011-12-08T17:17:00.000-08:002011-12-08T17:17:25.332-08:00Product review-CrownBrushes.caI recently went on crownbrush.ca and ordered a early christmas present to myself :D For those of you who are unfamiliar crown brushes are a brand of makeup brushes. You wouldn't believe the difference of having good brushes in your kit will do to your makeup looks, you get better product placement and blending with well crafted brushes that are specifically designed for what we do :D <br />
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All crown brushes are 100% animal cruelty free! absolutely no animals were harmed or destroyed for the purpose of making their fabulous brushes. They have a wide variety of different brushes and brush sets that are definitely worth checking out. Even for personal use these brushes are amazing!!! I wish I had ordered two sets so I had a set for personal use but these were specifically bought for my kit, and have only been used personally for the purpose of this review.<br />
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The set I bought are on sale for a limited time only! I got the 15 piece Enkore makeup brush set, Original value: 235.00$ currently on sale for 59.99$ As soon as I saw this I rushed for my visa and had to get these brushes, and when they finally arrived I was so excited like a little girl on christmas eve! they were worth every cent, the feel of these brushes is amazing!!! its almost a shame to use them their so soft and beautifully constructed. When working on clients having a brush that will do what you need with using a light hand makes all the difference for the client. I'm always getting complimented that my makeup application "feels so good like a face massage"(Iv actually had clients fall asleep on me I had them so relaxed) sounds a little ridiculous I know but when working with clients this can be a good thing! you want them to enjoy their experience and be as comfortable as possible. Even if the difference is just the quality of your brushes, you want them to call you again in the future.<br />
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I definitely recommend this set for anyone just building their makeup brush collection, It comes with 15 brushes that will cover all applications from the face to the eyes, I honestly think these 15 brushes are all you would need to create any look! for both personal use, and professionally. Although it doesn't come with a liquid liner brush which is a quick add.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;"><b><u>What the 15 piece encore makeup brush kit comes with</u>......</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">C309: Jumbo chisel powder face brush</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">C403: Chisel face brush</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">C406: Large Duo face brush</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">C404: Small Duo face brush</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">Foundation brush: theres no number on it :( but its extremely soft!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">C405: Contour face brush</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">C407: Jumbo shadow brush</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">C415: Dlx Sable shader brush</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">C417: Chubby shadow brush</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">C433: Pro blending fluff eyeshadow brush</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">C431: Precision domed eyeshadow brush</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">C200: Deluxe crease brush</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">C408: Chisel shader eyeshadow brush</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">C409: Angel eyeshadow brush</span><br />
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If your looking for an upgrade on your regular brushes I would definitely check out crown brushes.ca, they have many different makeup brush kits you can purchase and give them a try.. their brushes are amazing!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan; font-size: large;">Relish</span>Make-up Addictionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00816466403652139998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486175954815035461.post-25496390872590862122011-12-05T17:41:00.000-08:002011-12-05T17:59:34.470-08:00bad day?? time to get SILLY !!!We've all had those days where nothing seems to go right. You rip your favourite shirt, your car breaks down in the middle of rush hour, you get into a fight with your significant other, you spill coffee all down your outfit on the way to work, you forget your wallet at home and your favourite expensive powder breaks inside your purse, all in a day! Days where you feel like everything and everyone is against you and you just wanna scream at the top of your lungs, or break down and cry. Its inevitable that were all going to have these types of days, its how you overcome them that will make all the difference. In times like these I like to take a deep breath and simply say FU bad day! you are not bringing me down, I'm going to end this day with a smile :)(I actually say this out loud to myself)... and get silly!!! laughter is truly the best medicine which is why I'm always laughing and smiling. I choose to not let these bad days and negativity get the best of me. remember to take in the small silly things in life and don't take life or yourself to seriously or you'll drive yourself crazy!! and if that doesn't work come stop by my blog and get silly with me :D<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Is that A smile I see!!!!! what started off as a bad day turned into this silly little party for two with my older cousin, and other half..Jen. We've been like this since we were kids you put us two together and you would think we were smoking something funny. Put myself, Jen and my other cousin Michelle together and you'll probably have to evacuate the premises due to a code red of ridiculousness and overwhelming laugher...no drugs or alcohol needed here...this really is just naturally how we are. Can you really believe I'm 21 and Jen is 25 with two kids??....yeah neither can we....this is what happens after we put her little ones down for a nap then the party gets started!! After bundles of photos and crazy poses I woke up her oldest, 3 year old daughter who gave me the weirdest confused "what the what!" look and then started to laugh..you know your cool when your 3 year old niece is more mature then you are ;)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan; font-size: large;">Turn those frowns upside down and enjoy the bad days!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan; font-size: large;"><img src="webkit-fake-url://5E074ACE-4B5F-4A2D-A93D-8E9FD5FBB60C/image.tiff" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta; font-size: large;">xoxox</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime; font-size: large;">Relish</span></div><div><br />
</div>Make-up Addictionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00816466403652139998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486175954815035461.post-62629908369567464512011-12-04T18:10:00.000-08:002011-12-04T18:10:47.748-08:00Oprah, Designers, jewellery...what a weekend!hey everyone :D.....what did all of you get up to this weekend?? go to a party? see a movie?? spend time with the important people in your life???....well this is what I got up to this weekend..<div><br />
</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan; font-size: large;">Friday: Oprah!! </span>Did full makeup for a beautiful Bride and her wedding party..but it was something much more then that.. this beautiful bride will be featured on Oprah's network january 22. She has been through so much and our local community thoughtfully gave her and her husband the day of her dreams, a day they've been trying to plan for years but given certain circumstances was out of their reach.. I was very fortunate enough to be a part of this beautiful heart touching day for her and her family and volunteered my services so that her beauty radiated on her special day. Tune into Oprah's network channel for this beautiful brides story and happy ever after ending, and more touching stories about the local community of Aldergrove B.C, Canada.</div><div><br />
</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan; font-size: large;">Saturday: Bling Bling?</span> Instead of going out for a night on the town I decided to stay in and let my creativity have a ball....heres what I created...some of my friends may just find these under their tree's ;)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">what started out as this<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3z42_3mPsyb8hv6-HZjyedDtCVbhkbewubB_RX00eb2YTpf2Cua0KfJ0_rTG-NjuXOXgAS7skzZcqZ1oHIsX-rQF7bRafY2qunLxM9uRa140mxVHv424i3QzAl9WUx54qhgClHtkTcxUi/s1600/DSCF5343.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3z42_3mPsyb8hv6-HZjyedDtCVbhkbewubB_RX00eb2YTpf2Cua0KfJ0_rTG-NjuXOXgAS7skzZcqZ1oHIsX-rQF7bRafY2qunLxM9uRa140mxVHv424i3QzAl9WUx54qhgClHtkTcxUi/s320/DSCF5343.JPG" width="320" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Became this... <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgLptoeR8WSIElZ5mYzhHc2yndNIAG5FVEvPeN26GkzvgUKjPuetyuBIQ_yB_AjgQEv8tYc5HUVpHADv55SHxOa5V1EXiC3fQpgp_RtKTwtCiMfDHug8tSOwG-DEPHznSyuqCfB-cVjgdM/s1600/DSCF5348.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgLptoeR8WSIElZ5mYzhHc2yndNIAG5FVEvPeN26GkzvgUKjPuetyuBIQ_yB_AjgQEv8tYc5HUVpHADv55SHxOa5V1EXiC3fQpgp_RtKTwtCiMfDHug8tSOwG-DEPHznSyuqCfB-cVjgdM/s320/DSCF5348.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqWizZw2kDB78ha94cwJzMiWsZbFBt6eLSY1s47aH0_7PqfcI7MaTsJLkTxyRtBwY6PCUr_OpYhRuzAo6NIyGhkqMvo9OQblz8Xejj930GWxSf67cYveqeHEJRsQJwebYhukhAz_AWFySJ/s1600/DSCF5349.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqWizZw2kDB78ha94cwJzMiWsZbFBt6eLSY1s47aH0_7PqfcI7MaTsJLkTxyRtBwY6PCUr_OpYhRuzAo6NIyGhkqMvo9OQblz8Xejj930GWxSf67cYveqeHEJRsQJwebYhukhAz_AWFySJ/s320/DSCF5349.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3qjl7NBPQYxpPFjU7dogfS8SG9DeZitEJ14v4ksq5lifdOjcU_APPFS84Vidyd8laJaZVfj3my8wEqC52rTeXQhHJCd9G6ErezEPRqQY29fZ69lMATpwiu_fZOWjmli7_6m9MQFoVPVio/s1600/DSCF5350.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3qjl7NBPQYxpPFjU7dogfS8SG9DeZitEJ14v4ksq5lifdOjcU_APPFS84Vidyd8laJaZVfj3my8wEqC52rTeXQhHJCd9G6ErezEPRqQY29fZ69lMATpwiu_fZOWjmli7_6m9MQFoVPVio/s320/DSCF5350.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After power-crafting for a couple hours I finally ended the night, still more treasure's in the works..keep in touch for the tutorials on how to create the above creations.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">(If interested in purchasing any of these fantastic pieces made with love..please feel free to contact me)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;"><br />
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</span></div>Make-up Addictionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00816466403652139998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486175954815035461.post-50354373709256876002011-12-03T12:46:00.000-08:002011-12-03T12:46:42.726-08:00DIY- not your average French toastI know I know.. French toast has nothing to do with makeup. However cooking is also a great opportunity to get creative and try new things, wether its adding a different spice to a dish or changing it completely the kitchen is a great place to get creative too!!! I love cooking!!! Ive been cooking since I was just a wee little one....my mom never did much cooking, so at a young age I taught myself how to cook so I wouldn't have to eat the Macdonalds she usually brought home for dinner. I love cooking as opposed to eating out. For one its way more wallet friendly and I love how I know what is going into my food and that I can control the flavours.<br />
Today's kitchen adventure started as another ordinary saturday morning, I decided I was in the mood for some French Toast for breakfast and as I proceeded to the kitchen to whip up my french toast I realized I WAS OUT OF MILK!! AHHH my disappointment slowly started to sink in but the creative lightbulb in my head went off in my head and as I opened my fridge door I grabbed <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">Vanilla greek yogurt and one egg</span>, my journey started there. Your typical French Toast recipe is usually egg, milk, vanilla and cinnamon. Since I didn't have milk or vanilla or cinnamon I had to get crafty heres what I came up with and let me tell you it is fantastically delicious!!!<br />
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<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">One egg</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">Two or three spoonfuls of Greek Vanilla Yogurt..im sure you can use regular yogurt but I had greek style in my fridge.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">A couple teaspoons of Baileys or Carolines liquor (a creamy liquor typically added to coffee)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">Thick texas style toast, any toast would work though.</span></li>
</ul>Mix all ingredients together into a dish or bowl until it is a creamy consistency, dip your bread into the mixture on both sides and place onto a preheated buttered skillet and cook until golden on both sides. Taadaa deliciousness awaits you just add butter and syrup and your good to go. Or get creative and create your own condiment to go on top.<br />
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So next time your in the kitchen try adding a little something to your favourite dish and get creative<br />
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I have recently stumbled accross <u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">Benefits Pore professional</span></u> mainly because I love trying out new products. This product can be used before applying your foundation, like a primer. Or can also be used over your foundation to help soften and "shrink" your pores (as the women at the cosmetic counter ensured) When I applied this to my face the first thing I instantly thought was "Wow this has such a great texture," lol let me explain....Iam so picky when it comes to putting lotions or creams on my face...I hate anything heavy, greasy, oily or "suffocating" to my skin. I didn't think this at all with this product! it went on so smooth and creamy yet light, translucent and clean, I was very impressed.<br />
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As for the Pore "shrinking," well..despite all the face cleansing ads out on t.v that claim their products will "shrink your pores." The fact is that pores are incapable of changing size...they will always stay the same size and will not physically "shrink." Your pores can open, close and appear to be minimized by using products but will not shrink. This being said lets give a big hand of applause and top our hats off to BENEFIT. for being up front open and honest saying right on the packaging <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">to minimize the appearance of pores. </span>This product although obviously did not magically "shrink" my pores. However It definitely softened them making them appear soft and not as noticeable, with a almost airbrush look and feel. I have only used this personally on myself but will be trying it out with my future bridal clients.<br />
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Using a primer under your foundation is a <u>very</u> important step to ensure that the skin is well prepped for foundation. It allows the foundation to last longer without slipping, protects the skin from damaging free radicals, fills in any fine lines or wrinkles for a smoother application, and with some primers that contain <u>silicone </u>will absorb oils throughout the day help keeping your makeup fresh. Applying your day moisturizer before foundation will also act as a primer for your skin.<br />
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If your in the market for a new primer and want to try something new like me, I would definitely recommend <u style="color: cyan;">Benefits Pore Professional......</u> what are some of your recommended primers???</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">RELISH RANDOM TIPS</span>: when washing your face. cleanse using warm water to open the pores and clean out all the impurities. after all the cleanser is rinsed turn the water to super cold and splash the cold water on your face, this closes the pores keeping them squeaky clean ;)</div>
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The same rules applies with your hair. If you have really hot showers...like me... the cuticles (outer layer of your hair) open allowing the shampoo to cleanse the hair (however if you have coloured hair this may also cause your hair colour to fade quickly) When conditioning rinse the conditioner from the scalp only and let the conditioner run to the ends(where its mostly needed), turn the water to cold and rinse with cold water. This will close the cuticles with the conditioner in the ends, resulting in smoother hair.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;"><u>Update: </u>I have since been using this product on myself as well as my clients and I still love it!! This is my go to primer for all my brides, grads, runway models ect.. I have gone through many tubes of this stuff and my clients all love it! They always mention how smooth and silky there skin feels, after I've applied this primer. I have even used it on men for HD shots. This product gives the skin such a smooth silk like texture, I absolutely love it!! it makes applying and blending foundation is effortless. Thank you benefit as always you rocked my socks off!!!</span><br />
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</div>Make-up Addictionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00816466403652139998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486175954815035461.post-2661609993817015432011-11-29T18:50:00.000-08:002011-11-29T18:50:16.748-08:00creative therapy?I was going through pictures on my old computer and I found these!!! These are years old!! taken of me late at night, on the nights that I couldn't sleep (I don't sleep much) I find it's really late at night when my brain does its best thinking and my brain just keeps thinking and my wheels keep turning and I can't sleep! so why not bust out the makeup and <u>do whatever! </u> I wasn't kidding when I said I'm a makeup addict ;) ...enjoy and get inspired!...keep in touch I'll be doing more creative looks in the very near future.<div><br />
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