Blogtober Day 6: Bold Lips

October means the official start of fall, even if the official start is September 21. It just feels like fall, and to be fall really is the time for bold dark lips, dark nail polish and lots of layers. 

Recently, I received this lipstick in my September Ipsy glam bag, and while I am not usually a dark lip, or even a bold lip type of person, but I am intrigued by the colour. 

It's a deep red matte lipstick, and usually I tend to steer very far away from darks like this. However I really like this one. I've worn it sheered out a couple times, by just using my finger and creating more of a stain, but I also really like it as just a lipstick. 

It is really moisturizing and not dehydrating on the lips, and it has good staying power. I have to say that Ipsy really picked a great product with this one, and I will for sure by more of the Hikari liptsicks as they are very affordable (this one is valued at just $13). 

What lipsticks are you loving for fall? 

:) 

Blogtober Day 4: My Skincare Routine Night

Skincare is something that until a couple years ago was something I rarely did. I'll admit it, my idea of "skincare" was taking off my makeup in highschool. Going into University I started washing my face more frequently, which has benefited my skin greatly.

Recently, my skin has freaked out. Over the past couple of months I have not been able to reach the elusive clear skin. My chin especially has been home to a number of small colonies, and it is finally starting to clear up, maybe because I've started taking my skin care a whole lot more seriously.

I start by removing my makeup with the Sephora Cleansing Oil. I pump a couple drops into my hand and rub it onto my eyes and face, then rinse with warm water and use two cotton rounds to remove all the makeup and dirt from my face.

I use the Olay Fresh Effects Shine, Shine Go Away cleanser all over my face, it has small beads in it and really cleans my skin.

I love the Lush Breath of Fresh Air Toner Water. A couple spritzes of my face is really soothing, it's a great refreshing cooling feeling.

I've been sampling the Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair serum. I pour a small amount onto my fingers and gently rub it into my skin. So far, I'm impressed.

This bottle has been used for over a year, you need a tiny amount, I use about 2 pea sized pumps, and it's so moisturizing. It's the Olay Fresh Effects Long Live Moisture cream. It has a satin finish, and is really great.

My sister told me a fact about your skin starting to lose it's elasticity at the age of 21, so at the age of 21 I went out and bought a sample of the L'Oreal Youth Code line. I do really like this eye cream, the metal applicator is cooling, and if I had a long night I use it in the morning as well to combat bags. It's really easy to use and very moisturizing.

I was recommended the Clean and Clear Advantage Acne Spot Treatment by a friend, and have to say it's a keeper. After using moisturizer, I apply a small amount of this with my finger to any spots on my face and then wash my hands. It has really contributed to clearing my skin.

Day 3: Liebster Award

Today, I was nominated by Kate at www.my--socalledlife.blogspot.ca for the Liebster Award. For those of you who don't know, The Liebster Award is for bloggers with under 200 followers. I've seen a couple of these posts and am really excited that I was nominated! Thank you Kate! 

These are the rules: 

1. You need to answer the 11 questions given to you by the lovely blogger who nominated you 

2. You must nominate 11 bloggers with under 200 followers... 

3. ... to complete the 11 questions that you give them to answer 

Kate's Questions: 

1. Best look/show from Fashion Week SS15?

My favourite show from fashion week was Tom Ford in London, Haute Couture is something that is really lost on me, and a lot of their looks seemed more wearable to the average person. 

2. Favourite three items in your wardrobe?

My mint green blazer, chevron chiffon blouse, Vancouver Canucks sweater

3. Your dream holiday destination?

London, England. I absolutely adore the city and am completely obsessed with it. I would love to spend a week or more in England and just explore the museums and the castles.

4. Last film you watched?

Peter Pan. I recently bought it from a disc depot, and have to say I love it. I love all things Disney and totally read it while reading a book on how to be an adult. 

5. Something that reminds you of your childhood?

There is this mantle clock that my great-grandparents had when I was growing up, and it's in the basement of my grandparents house and whenever it's wound I feel like I'm 5 again having a tea party with my Nana Molly. 

6. Autumn must haves?

Cardigans, Boots, Hot Chocolate. 

7. Is it too early to start thinking about christmas? If not, what is the #1 item on your Christmas List?

It is never too early to think about Christmas. Henrik Sedin Home Jersey from the Vancouver Canucks. 

8. How is school, college or university going so far?

School so far is kicking my butt. I'm in a Post-Graduate Certificate Program and it's a lot harder then I anticipated. It's really keeping me on my toes haha. 

9. Kimye (Kim Kardashian and Kanye West) or Jay-Z and Beyonce?

Kimye. Their style is just so perfect, and I'm shamelessly addicted to Keeping Up with the Kardashians. 

10. Describe how you met the last person you talked to. 

My sister. I guess I met her with I was almost four and my parents "gave me an early Christmas present"..

11. Do you have a good relationship with your parents? 

I have a great relationships with my parents. I talk to my mom every single day and tell her everything and my dad gives the best advice. I've always been really close with my parents. 

My Questions: 

1. What is your current Netflix addiction?

2. What are your most used beauty products?

3. Are you an early-bird or a night-owl?

4. If you could have lunch with anyone living or dead, who would it be?

5. What web browsers do you currently have open?

6. Do you prefer sweet or salty treats?

7. What are the top five most played songs on your iTunes?

8. You're stuck on a desert island. What three things do you bring?

9. If you could only use a hair brush or makeup brushes for the rest of your life what would it be?

10. Do you prefer high end or drugstore more?

11. How has your day been so far? 

My Nominations: 

www.girlandthepolkadot.blogspot.ca

www.cups-and-roses.blogspot.ca

www.ellecharie.com

www.shimmeringimage.blogspot.ca

www.crushingonchic.blogspot.ca

www.floralconstellation.com

www.splasheswithfabulousity.blogspot.com.au

www.emmablakeleyblog.com

www.ambifashion.com

Blogtober Day 5! Combat boots!

In Canada fall is a sacred time, not only are the trees turning a million different shades of orange and red, but it starts to cool down, but it's a nice cool down before all the snow comes I live in the Snow Belt... which means that this is truly the time for fall fashion before you have to wear a parka over everything!

Fall is also the time of moving towards layers, and boots that don't need to be water proof. I told you this is sacred times 

I got these combat boots for Christmas (and couldn't wear them until May!) from Payless Shoe Stores and I believe they were under $40. While they were available last year, they no longer carry the exact same ones.. however these are pretty close.

I like combat boots because they make any outfit look a little edgier, and are casual at the same time. They almost give the impression of a well paired outfit without trying to hard. Personally I like to wear my boots with the laces tucked inside and a more open look to them, but you can wear them laced all the way up or with the laces wrapped around the boots. Below I've styled my favourite look for my combat boots. A chunky sweater, jeggings and my boots! 

Blogtober Day 2! Out with the old.. In with the new Nailpolish Edition

As the seasons change, so do the colours. In fall, everything gets darker, the days shorter, the lips and nails bolder. I figured as a great way to transition from summer to fall, I would do an out with the old and in with the new for nailpolish. 

For summer, I stuck with the same couple colours, bright pinks and oranges and mint. 

Revlon Parfumerie China Flower Revlon Parfumerie Ginger Melon Rimmel 60 Seconds Hot Chilli Pepper Wet n Wild Megalast I Need a Refresh-Mint 

Ciate Chincilla Revlon Colorstay name unknown Orly Rage Zoya Mason 

Sinful Colors Gorgeous Nicka K name unknown- ipsy bag Ciate Mistress Ciate Apple and Custard

I can already tell that these are going to be the colours I reach for during the fall and winter seasons. What nail polishes are you eyeing for fall and winter? 

:)

Blogtober Day 1: September Favourites

For my first official post of Blogtober I'm doing my September Favourites. September was a busy month for me, trying to figure out a system for school and settling in to school, so a lot of my favourites are really convenient.

My first favourite is a recent purchase, it's the Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara I hauled it here I really like how it gets all the lashes and really makes them stand out without getting any under my eyes. This is really great too to darken the base of the top lashes! 

My next favourite is the Bite Beauty Dual Luminous Creme Lipstick in Lychee (the lighter pink shade) and Musk (the darker shade). I've been layering these colours, wearing them individually, and relying on it a lot recently. 

My third favourite is the Revlon Colorstay Moisture Stain in Barcelona Nights. While this product is being reviewed as pretty touch and go, I love it. It's moisturizing, and more of a really pigmented lip gloss, but I love it none the less, and use it all the time! I think it's a great starter for bolder colours in the fall. 

Reds seem to be a trend among my favourites, my fourth favourite is the Ciate Nail Polish  in Mistress. I got this as part of a set and hauled it here. I really like how it's a bright vibrant red and a great transitional colour as the seasons were really changing.  

My skin has been freaking out lately it's all those delayed teenage issues I swear so on the recommendation of one of my friends I picked this up it's the Clean and Clear Advantage Acne Spot Treatment , and have been using it almost daily as a spot treatment on the colony that seems to have landed on my chin. 

My makeup has been really simple recently something about waking up at 6 most days and I've been reaching for my Meet Matte palette (this one is no longer on thebalm.com's website :'(,) but the matte colours of this palette have been fantastic. 

My final favourite is the Lorac Pro Palette, I picked this up while on family vacation in Portland and I have loved every moment I have spent with this beauty. The colours are just so insanely pigmented and buttery and they blend so well, I can see what all the hype is about this one that's for sure. 

These are the products I've been loving for September, what are some of your favourites for September? Be sure to check back tomorrow for day 2 of Blogtober! 

:)

Blogtober!

As I'm new to the whole blogging game, I was super excited to discover Blogtober is a thing. I love fall, I'm going to be a totally basic girl here but fall is my favourite season- I literally live for fall, the colours, the smell, the atmosphere, CRUNCHY LEAVES all things fall. 

Fall is also a really great month for growth and renewal, in my opinion anyways, I kind of think of fall as a time to let go of the past and look forward to new beginnings. 

So this month I will be posting a new beauty/fashion or anything else kind of post every day for the month of October! This project will replace October's theme week! My favourite fall items, outfits, makeup products, Thanksgiving (in Canada Thanksgiving is in October) and more so stay tuned! 

:)