March Favorites

Comment down bellow with some of your own March Favorites! 

Haul Goodies - F21

Boyfriend Dress Shirt

Floral Shirt Dress 

Black Button Up Blazer

Feather Pendant Style Necklace 

Aviators

Black Stiletto Pumps 

What's In My Purse?

Review: Bourjois Mineral Matte Mousse Foundation

If you are anything like me you have combination skin. For me this means an oily nose and chin, while my forehead tends to be the most dry. 

I have forever been on a search for the perfect foundation that could combat the oil without over drying the rest of my face. Well after much searching a last minute, unplanned stop at the drug store landed this foundation in my makeup collection. 

The Bourjois Mineral Matte Mousse Foundation is, as it states, of a mousse consistency, much like any of the Maybelline Dream Mousse products, although I can say with much confidence, this product has a very different formulation. I have always found the Maybelline products to be a little drying on my problem areas, and also not have as matte of a finish as I would hope for. This foundation however has an amazing matte, air brushed finish - the mousse seems to dry to an almost powder finish, but with the staying power of a cream or liquid. 

I apply the foundation with a duo fiber stippling brush and blend out for an amazing finish. I have attempted to use only my fingers for application but I found I used more product than necessary, and the finish is just not quite as pleasing. 

I found mine at Shoppers Drug Mart for around $15 CAD - considering the quality it is in my opinion well worth the money.

Spring Colors - Pinks&Pastels

So, as I have mentioned far more times than necessary I'm sure, that I am so excited for spring to arrive. That being said I have pulled together an assortment of products that I think suite the spring trend of pinks and pastels perfectly! Colors such as these also make it very simple to make the transition from winter plums and reds to brights. These colors I enjoy so much are also the reason I am extremely excited for MAC's 'Quite Cute' collection to come out in April. 

Nail Polishes (Left to Right) Elf - Mint Cream, Nicole by OPI - Reach Out, Elf - Lilac

(From Left to Right)

Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush-Peach Satin, Elf Blush-Peachy Keen, MAC e/s-All That Glitters, Elf Mineral e/s-Sweet, NYX l/s-Orange Soda, Rimmel l/s-Nude Delight, MAC l/s-High Tea, Elf l/s-Nicely Nude, 

Revlon Matte l/s-Pink Pout

OOTD 3.10.11

This outfit was very much influenced by the weather outside - cool, snow/rain and cloudy. Comfort was a major factor here, and yet I wanted to have fun with it at the same time - thus the fedora was added. I also enjoyed the pop of spring color the stripes on the cardigan gave me.

The fedora, plain white tshirt, cardigan and slip on shoes are all from Forever21, as well as the bracelet. 

I decided to just wear my hair straight as this involves minimal effort on my part, which is best when the weather is so undesirable. 

MAC Haul

Here are some photos of the products I recently picked up from MAC, which are all part of the permanent collection. I was in need of repurchasing two items, Brush Cleanser and my Mineralize Skin Finish Natural. Needless to say I got slightly carried away and managed to pick up several other items along the way. 

Mineralize Skin Finish Natural - Medium Dark

Eyeshadows in (Left) Copperplate and (Right) Grain

Eyeshadow Palette Refill Pans (Left to Right) Naked Lunch, Quarry, Cork, Espresso
Can you tell I love neutrals?

Lipstick in High Tea (Lustre) 

Urban Decay Ammo Palette Overview

The sleek and compact packaging of this palette was the first thing that caught my eye. It was made small and slim enough to be of perfect use even with limited space - a travelers necessity. It also fits flawlessly into my everyday makeup bag.

I am a sucker for great packaging, and the purple velvet design on the front completely did it for me. It allows the palette to step away from typical black packaging, and creates an elegant, bold appearance. The packaging ends up being just as much of a statement as the shadows themselves.

 The Ammo palette boasts ten beautiful colors which range from simple everyday eye looks to bold, extravagant night out looks. I have found this selection of colors especially amazing when I'm looking for an opportunity to add a pop of color to a simple everyday eye. My personal favorite trick has been to smudge Grifter along the lower lash line when wearing a simple light brown everyday eye. I have also really been enjoying applying Oil Slick directly over my eyeliner to give my eyes a little extra sparkle. 

I believe this palette would be an amazing choice for anyone who is lover of Urban Decay like me, or anyone who has yet to discover them. This palette would be an ideal one for anyone who has yet to experiment with Urban Decay shadows, and is maybe struggling over which colors to choose. This selection of ten colors will allow anyone the opportunity to have fun with their makeup. Prices may vary depending on where you live and where you purchase the palette from, but I bought mine for $38 CAD, which is amazing for the number and amount of shadows you receive.  

Current Makeup Routine - My Everyday Face

I keep my everyday face routine fairly simple and quick, but use products that will ensure my makeup lasts throughout the day. I begin with my Rimmel Fix & Perfect face primer, which has a subtle tint to it to help even out your skin before applying foundation. For foundation I have always enjoyed the Revlon Photo Ready - I am in 005 Natural Beige. MAC Pro Longwear Concealer in NW20 works great for my blemishes as well as any under eye circles. I use the elf blush in Peachy Keen and NARS Laguna Bronzer to finish off the look. 

Left - Peachy Keen Blush    Right- NARS Laguna Bronzer

I have been keeping my eyes very simple as well lately. I use MAC Painterly Paint Pot all over the lid to help my shadow last, followed by MACs All That Glitters e/s. I then finish off the look using my Cover Girl Perfect Blend eye pencil in black brown which I smudge along my upper lash line, and finally I apply my Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara. 

Brushes - elf Powder Brush (amazing for foundation application), Quo Powder Brush, elf Bronzing Brush, elf Eyeshadow Brush

Bath and Body Works Haul - Preparing for Spring

I stopped in at B&BW the other day, both to check out some of their new products for spring, as well as to indulge in my addiction to all things B&BW. I am a huge fan of this store for many reasons. I feel the overall set up of the store attracts me just as much as what they sell there, with everything so nicely organized by scent around the perimeter of the store. I also adore their packaging, which is always rather clean, simple and classic. You can also always count on them for some amazing deals, with 3 for 12$ minis perfect for your purse or traveling, and deals such as buy 2 get 1 free on most large products.
On this trip I avoided purchasing any large body lotions because I have accumulated quite a few over the past while, and am determined to use those up first. I did however pick up two of their shower gels, one in Blushing Cherry Blossom and one in Carried Away. These shower gels are amazingly moisturizing and the scent from them lasts, which is an added bonus. I also picked up two smaller Carried away items, which will end up in my purse, a small hand lotion and a small body spray. I am absolutely addicted to this Carried away scent, which has hints of raspberries, vanilla and jasmine. I caved in and also picked up a full size body spray in my absolute favorite scent Japanese Cherry Blossom. The final three items are possibly not as exciting to some, but I am absolutely in love with them, the foaming anti-bacterial hand soaps in Island Margarita, Peach Bellini and Pomegranate Passion.
I am so excited for spring, and I think these purchases are going to help me get out of the funk of winter and start thinking about the beautiful weather to come.

Shower Gels

(Left) Blushing Cherry Blossom (Right) Carried Away

Body Spray

Japanese Cherry Blossom

Small Hand Lotion and Body Spray

Carried Away

Anti-Bacterial Foaming Hand Soaps

(Left) Island Margarita, Peach Bellini, Pomegranate Passion (Right)