Thursday, December 13, 2012

Julep nails

I am not one to keep up with doing my nails, but when I do, I like to take pictures. {haha} I know that is bad being a beauty expert and makeup artist... I really need to get into the habit of doing my nails weekly.

I wanted to share with you what I am currently wearing. Both are from previous months of Julep Maven Boxes. Which you can subscribe to monthly boxes here.

I am NO nail expert by any means!


What I am wearing on all nails: Julep nail in Glenn
The glitter on my ring finger: Julep nail in Yumi

I have to say I am very pleased with Julep's nail colours! The one thing I do find is that they chip easily. :( However, this red is GORGEOUS!! I have never loved a red nail polish quite so much before. It has little itty bitty red sparkles in the polish to give a nice shine. Yumi glitter polish is mainly pink but has hints of rainbow colours and is gorgeous as well. I am all about the glitter!

Have you tried Julep products before?

Til next time... Red sparkles & glitter nails,
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Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Top 10 for Fall

Well Hi-de-ho all!! It has been quite some time since I have last posted. Man am I ever behind in times? Since I have yet to post ANYTHING at all for fall, and we are coming to an end... soonish- I figured, hey, why not do an up-to-date post of my musts for fall? So, without further a-do... my top 10 fall fav's!
Top 10 for fall 2012

1. Stila In the Know Palette- $50 {CAN} available at Select Shoppers Drugmart & Sephora
Why I'm loving this product? Ummm, hello? What other company has come out with a palette that is all Matte?... EXACTLY!! Not only that, you have all must have fall colours with a range of lights and darks to make any look- day or night! The added bonus? The smudge stick that comes along... if you haven't heard much about Stila smudge sticks, well, you're missing out! For the first 30 seconds or so that you apply it, you are able to smudge the liner. After those 30 seconds, poof-WATERPROOF and UN-SMUDGABLE! It's magic! haha, well.. not really, but it is a fun product!

2. Korres Evening Primrose Eye Cream- $44 {CAN} available at Shoppers Drugmart
Why I'm loving this product? Well, if the fact that it is an all natural product doesn't tickle your pickle then maybe this does? Evening primerose is a lightweight eye cream that fights against first signs of aging and dark circles. With vitamin C to help stimulate collagen and plump fine lines. If that doesn't get you excited to try it, I don't know what else will?

3. Korres Pomegranate Deep Cleansing Scrub- $26 {CAN} available at Shoppers Drugmart
Why I'm loving this product? If you love the smell of olives and you have oily or combination skin, this may be the scrub for you! Again, all natural product with a creamy texture with olive pits grated up for natural exfoliating grains. This baby will help minimize the sizes of pores, reduce blackheads, remove excess oil and leave the skin feeling radiant!

4. Stila Convertible Colour in Lillium- $33 {CAN} available at Select Shoppers Drugmart & Sephora
Why I'm loving this product? A versatile product great for any lady on the go! Wear on your cheeks as a cream blush (great for adding moisture back into your skin!) or on your lips for a quick and convient lip colour. Great if you are looking for a mono-chromatic look!

5. Shiseido Pureness Refreshing Cleansing Sheets- $20 {CAN} available at Select Shoppers Drugmart
Why I'm loving this product? 100% Cotton and Oil free- great for oily or combo skin! Quick, easy and convient way to remove excess dirt or makeup. Great for on the go or for those lazy nights after a few glasses of wine. (I'm sure most if not all of you have had nights like that. ;) )

6. Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream- $50 {CAN} available at Shoppers Drugmart & Sephora
Why I'm loving this product? There are sooo many BB creams on the market these days that it can be overwelming! I love the Smashbox Camera ready for many reasons. One being that to this date, I am picky with coverage on my foundations/tinted moisturizers/BB creams. I love that the smashbox gives me my full coverage and is still quick and easy like all other BB creams! The other added bonus is that this BB cream not only uses SPF, but a Broad Spectrum SPF!! (For those of you who do not know what Broad Spectrum is- in short, it gets deeper down into the skin layers then your average SPF without it.) Oh yes, and lets not forget that there is also Anti-aging benefits from using this great product!!! Umm, yes please!

7. Stila Long Wear Lip Colour in Daring- $26 {CAN} available at Select Shoppers Drugmart & Sephora
Why I'm loving this product? A long wearing lipstick and lipgloss all in one! I'm loving this dark plum colour for the fall!! It has been one of my daily go-to's, especially with a neutral eye. (Ahem, Stila's IN THE KNOW Palette.) haha

8. Clarins Gloss Prodige in Blackberry- $24 {CAN} available at Select Shoppers Drugmart
Why I'm loving this product? Similar in colour as Stila Long Wear Lip Colour in Daring only in a gloss! Intense colour, high shine, long lasting and a gel-finish so it is not STICKY!!!!

9. L'Occitane Amande Milk Concentrate- $59 {CAN} available at L'occitane stores and Select Shoppers Drugmart
Why I'm loving this product? WORTH THE SPLURGE!!! I'm pretty sure I have already raved about this product in one of my previous posts, but I have so much love for it I had to mention it again! A lightweight texture that quickly absorbs into your skin, leaving it smooth and toned. The almond oil helps prevent signs of aging like lifting and firming while leaving you smell delicious. Great when paired together with Amande Delicious Paste and Amande Supple Oil.

10. L'Occitane Amande Delicious Paste- $46 {CAN} available at L'occitane stores and Select Shoppers Drugmart
Why I'm loving this product? A delicious Almond smelling scrub that leaves your body smooth, hydrated and toned. She will help stimulate cellular activity while gently exfoliating. Mmmmm is all I have to say! MUST TRY!!!!


Do we share any favourites? Have you tried any or all of these products? What are your thoughts if you have?
I wanna hear your opinions!

Till next time,

Sarah xo