Mascara

So I've been loving a new mascara! I've heard a lot of people talking about this online, so I thought I should give it a shot and I'm very glad I did!

Maybelline's 'The Rocket' Mascara is AMAZING!

It gives you the wow factor I look for in a good mascara. It lengthens my lashes as well as makes them fuller. Plus I can go all day without having black around my eyes like other mascaras do after a full days use.

All in all if you're looking for dramatic eyes I would recommend using this! I know I will be buying this again!

Till next time,

xoxo

Hello!

I hope everyone has had a good month so far! Mine has been a little crazy you might say. I've had a couple interviews for a new job and trying to plan where I want to live and move house. I've also started volunteering (which I love) but it has taken up a lot of my time. Throughout this month I've tried to stay positive! It seems to help when I'm feeling stressed and over whelmed. A couple days ago I went out for dinner at a Chinese buffet with a couple of friends and in my fortune cookie I found this :

I know what your thinking (they are mass produced and it's just statistics in which one you get) but I think that it's just nice to get one like that every once and a while.

How has your month been? What do you do when you're feeling stressed?

So yesterday was such a nice day I thought I would go out for a walk with the boyfriend. We ended up going to a nature preserve. I have been there a couple times before but never in the winter. I thought it was really pretty with all the snow covered trails. Also it has a stream that flows through it which is also really pretty to look at.

What do you like to do on nice days? Hope you all had a lovely one:) 

February Favorites!

So I thought since I've been using a couple of products over and over again I thought I should let you know what they are.

Skincare:

I have been loving Aveeno products all month long! It wasn't until this year that I started to really use their skin cleansers but I'm so glad I did!

The first product that really got me into Aveeno is the 'Clear Complexion Cream Cleanser'. I have to say that this is the best facial wash I have ever used! I've always had skin that breaks out and I've tried everything to try fix it. This makes my skin feel clean and not stretched out, like a lot of other products do (especially if they are for acne). It has gentle microbeads which really get into the skin and clean out our pores. Overall great product and I think I'll be using this for a long time.

The second facial product I've been loving is also by Aveeno. Its called 'Ultra-Calming Moisturizing Cream Cleanser'. I've been using this when my skin is feeling really dried out from the weather. I normally have combination to oily skin in my T-zone but in the winter I tend to get dry patches. This really moisturize my skin while cleansing. I also like that it's for sensitive skin so I know that it won't break me out.

Hair:

For years I've been just brushing my hair with a normal brush when I got out of the shower. I wasn't until I started seeing that my hair was becoming more damaged and I looked on YouTube and saw people talking about using a comb after getting out of the shower. I tried this and I would say that it really does make a difference. I went out and bought a comb from Goody and I can really tell a difference in my hair. I'm not losing as much and the breakage is to a minimum. I would tell everyone now to just use a comb after getting out of the shower! This comb is really the perfect size too for travel, I can just throw it in my hand bag and go.

I have been using CHI Silk Infusion for a couple of years now. I tried other products for heat protection and smoothing my hair but I always come back to this one. I love how it makes my hair feel, it's always super soft and silky. I know some people say that it smells like mens cologne but personally I love the smell of it :) The only down side is the price, it can be a bit expensive. I would recommend if you live in Canada going to Winners. They normally have difference sizes for a cheaper price.

Make-up:

I guess this is kind of considered make-up but its the 'Blistex' in Berry. I really love the smell of this and I've found that pretty much every day I've been putting this on. I love that it has SPF 15 as well.

For foundation I've been loving the 'Annabelle Skintrue Natural Lightweight Makeup'.  I have it in the lightest colour natural ivory. I love the texture of this and also how it coves what I want to cover but still looks like I'm not caking on make-up. I would say it's more like a BB cream than anything else. It's also really good if you like to mix your foundations. I have mixed this with other brands and it works really well. Another thing is that you get a lot, so in the bottle you get 40ML / 1.4 OZ. It's oil free and leaves a matte finish. I just love it!

Also from Annabelle I have been loving the 'Eyebrow Pencil' in 010 Taupe. I like how easily it applies and I also love that it comes with a little brush attached to the lid. I've been using it pretty much all month to fill in my eyebrows.

For eyeshadow I've been using the same colours all month. It's from 'Cover Girl Eye Enhancers' in the colour 215 Country Woods. I really love how it looks on the eye. It can also be used in the day and then also for the night. Another thing is that is pretty cheap so that's always a good thing :)

Eyeliner is from 'Loreal Paris Super Liner Black Lacquer' in the colour Black Vinyl. I have already done a post on this Here and I cannot say enough good things about it! I just love it. I use this EVERY day!

Finally my last favorite for this month is a blush from 'Clinique' in the colour cupid. I just love this blush!!! I have also been wearing this a lot. I think its the perfect colour for winter and spring. Every time I wear this it just gives me a pick me up!

Hello,

I hope everyone is having a wonderful week so far! So yesterday I was watching some of my YouTube channels that I'm subscribed to I came along a video from Gemma (I have been watching her video's for years and think shes just great!). In her healthy living channel she was talking about this blog that she came across. After watching her video I went and checked it out and OMG, this girl is great! Her name is Katie and her blog is called 'Chocolate Covered Katie The Healthy Desert Blog'. I just have to say that I totally agree with Gemma in I'm going to have to try all her food one by one, it just looks so tasty! I thought I had to write a post about her and if anyone out there reads my blog and likes food and chocolate you need to go check it out!


Here's her 5 minunte chocolate oatmeal! Doesn't it look delicious!!

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What blogs to you like to read?

Happy Valentine's Day!

I know what you're thinking, why would talk about valentine's day, it's a time for couples. I know also that a lot of people think about this day being a hallmark holiday just to get people in relationships or kids to buy cards, chocolates and flowers. Well I don't really agree with that, I think that today is a day that you tell the people around you that you love them and care about them. I don't think it matters whether you're telling your boyfriend/girlfriend, parent, sibling or even grandparents, it all means the same thing that you care.

Winnie-the-Pooh

So today tell someone you care about them, it might just make their day :)

February

Wow January has pasted so fast, I can't believe it's over already! I thought I would do a little check up on how the past month has been. As you know I'm still looking for my career job! It's been a long process but I have applied to a couple places and hopefully something comes up soon. :)

I have also been trying to lose weight and get in better shape along with everyone else this year! haha. I've found it hard (like always!) and am thinking I need to be working out more than I'm doing now. I have found looking at tumblr sites about working out and other blogs seem to help me get motivated. Is there anything that you find helps you get motivated, if so let me know! :)

Here are some pictures that help me when I'm feeling sluggish.

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Inspiration

Today is a horrible day outside weather wise. It has been freezing rain for the past two days! It's days like this that I wish I lived in a warmer climate. I was thinking of things to do that would take my mind off the weather when I thought of shopping! Who doesn't like shopping to cheer them up a bit :)

So here are some outfits that I wish I owned and some other inspiring things to brighten your day.

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~Tea Time~

So I thought I should share some lovely pictures of tea pots and cups, while I have a cuppa!

Hope you enjoy :)

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Weekend

Hello!

So I've just come home from a weekend at my boyfriends which I'm sad I had to get back and he has to go back to work but that's life. As you may know I live in Canada and it has been VERY cold here. Today for instance it was -21! Normally around this time of year it is close to -1C, but to go down to -21 when it has been a pretty warm winter was a little shocking! To say the least I did not want to go outside for long, so we ended up stay in a lot and watching movies. We had a marathon of Lord of the Rings (which I love!), beside the fireplace which was a lot of fun :) I've read the first two books and I'm just starting the last one, so I wanted to see the differences in the movie v.s. the books. Being a book lover I have to say the they are still better even though the movies do a great job getting everything in to make it flow nicely.

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What do you do on cold days to keep warm? Do you prefer books or movies?

L’Oreal Paris Super Liner Black Lacquer

So if you’re new to make up or even if you have been wearing it for years you know that eye liner can be horrible to apply!  Now I had this friend from work who seemed to always apply the perfect eye liner and I never knew how she did it. It just seemed as though every time I would try I could never get it to look right. Finally one day I asked her what she did and she told me that she used different kinds from different makeup companies but a felt tip applicator worked best. So that night after work I stopped in at the drug store and picked up a felt tip eye liner. I was so happy I did because it worked! I was able to get a straight line and the right thickness.  Now over the years I have tried countless brands but the one that seems to stand out for me are the ones from L’Oreal Paris. They just last longer than the other drug store brands. One in particular ‘Super Liner Black Lacquer in Black Vinyl’, this liner is that perfect colour; the name explains it all in black vinyl.  You put this on your eyes and it won’t move all day! I mean I can put it on my hand and try and rub it off even with water and it won’t budge.  I also like the fact that the handle is long which makes applying the product easier.

Overall, I think it’s really great and if you get a chance you should go try it out.

Till next time,

xoxo

Hi!

So I thought I would write a quick blog post for a little update. I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Every year I think it goes by too fast and I find that taking down the Christmas tree is always a little sad. With it being January 2nd it means that this is a new start to a new year! Yay 2013! I don't know about you but I hope this year is better than last. For me personally to find a job would be excellent! Also I'm still trying that new healthy living, even though the past couple of weeks haven’t been the greatest in food choices (but who could blame me, it was the holidays after all!). I really would like to be in great shape and even better health wise. I have seen family members not do so well because of health issues and feel that if we can change for the better we should. So as of right now I'm trying to make better food choices and exercise every day. Even if that means shoveling the driveway as a form of exercise, it’s moving and burning calories! Wow I'm rambling already! Well here's to a great year for everyone and I hope you all had a lovely holiday!

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Till next time,

xoxo