Glitz, Glamour, Cocktails!

                                                      Glitz, Glamour, Cocktails!

So many upcoming events this month. You need something festive, appropriate, and unique for each. Weither it's a company Christmas dinner, cocktails with close friends, or a full day of casual family fun. There are plenty of options and fun ways to spice it up for the holiday season.

Holidays are about excess and richness. Rich foods, decedent desserts, and the same goes for your look. Evening parties are the time for dark colours, sequins, lace and intricate patterns are what we reach for first. Smokey eyes in deep plums, navy, jewel tones, and black framed with soooo long lashes and touched with sparkle. Rich shimmery stained lips. Elegant up dos and a ton of jewelry complete this evening look.

Not all holiday events call for all out glam. Afternoon coffee get togethers, tree trimming parties or a cookie exchange with the girls. I love big soft curls this time of year. It's pretty and with the wind and the static from car heat it's just easier then a smooth poker straight do. Natural make up with glossy lips lots of lashes and well highlighted skin gives a kind of heavenly glow. Match up with comfy sweaters and your all set for good company good laughed and maybe a good cuddle by the fire!

For all the events in between. Say family dinners where you want to look elegant and festive but still be comfortable and able to tumble about on the floor playing with the kids or just hanging out on the couch catching up with loved ones. I like to take the approach of mixing the two looks above, glam the make up but do a comfy outfit. Wearing jeans? Stick to dark washes and play it up with a beautiful top and lots of accessories. For all day events you can even consider bringing a change of clothing and some extra make up to dress it up for dinner.

Whatever you wear and whatever you do, have fun this holiday season take chances, and take a moment to reflect and really enjoy it. 

12 Days of Blogging Day 12

                                                    12 Days of Blogging Day 12

It's here! We did it, the end of the twelve days has arrived. Today's topic is "whatever I want". So I think I am just going to sit here and ramble out whatever comes to mind. :)

I am really enjoying writing in here more oftern. Even if this isn't something grand, or days when it's just something really quick. It gives a feeling of connection and really being involved in the communtity here. More so then just reading everyone elses posts. I really intended to put more time into this in the coming weeks and months and really focus on my channel as well. I am finding I get a lot of fulfillment out of filming and hope to improve my skills at it, and start dabbling in editing and perhaps a new camera or lighting in the new year. I think I want to try to get to around 2-3 vids a week and start really focusing on tutorials and full looks and info instead of manily unboxing/reviews. Just to broaden my space a bit.

Completely random but the worst most complicated thing in the world. At least for me, today lol Is trying to teach my father how to do a E-transfer! OMG thats all I really need to say about that. If you have a parent who is over 60 and not really that computer savy you understand this. You get it, right? Right. I thought it would be easier then going to the bank and then to his place to hand over cash. Apparently that would have taken like all day but would have saved so much stress.

Just a quick thank you to everyone who took part in this challenge, created and shared this challenge, and to those who read them all!

Till next time!

12 Days of Blogging Day 11

                                                       12 Days of Blogging Day 11

Day 11 is here! The topic is "tell us 3 things you are loving" I love a lot of things but these are my latest absolute crazes.

Tv Shows I just finished watching Masters of Sex and I loved it! I could not stop watching it, I love binge watching tv series. Anyway I don't want to say much about this cause I don't want to be a spoiler, but I really enjoyed this one, and the characters in it.

My second love is the Glam Glow Supermud Clearing Treatment. I frickin' love this. I have used it twice and have noticed probably a 60% change in my skin. Over almost the last year my skin has been going crazy and I have been breaking out and having A LOT of texturearound my jawline and forhead. I have used a lot of different creams some medicated and I was taking pills for a few months and nothing was making any improvements. I am so pleased with this. I feel like my forhead and around the eyes is nearly clear, my nose is perfect as can be, and my jawline and lower cheeks have cleared up markably. I can't wait to see if this continues over a few more uses.

Add a seasonal love, Starbucks White Peppermint Mocha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't really need to give reasons why this is such a wonderful thing right, like it just is!!

What are you guys loving right now?

Till Tomorrow,

12 Days of Blogging Day 10

12 Days of Blogging Day 10

Hey all,

So today's challenge topic is "a day in the life". Haha so not a interesting topic, at least for me, my usual day to day is pretty low key and uneventful. Don't get me wrong there is stress and craziness, but the daily routine is pretty straight foward.

Here goes,

Mornings are nice because I am at home with my kids so there isn't a rush to get anyone out the door yet. So we get up coffee is always a first, then I am a loyal fittness fan, so I work out 5-6 times a week, then get showered up get my kids dressed then spend most of the morning catching up on social media and checking emails etc. I do not do my make up every day only if I am going someplace or on filming days.

Afternoons are for boring house cleaning, and I spend a lot of time playing with my kids and I try to do any writing during this time or my filming so I can get the daylight. Doesn't always work but I give it a try :)

A typical evening is spending time with my family, and after getting the kids to bed, settling in with a fav TV show or movie. This is also the time of day I usaully do any video uploading for my channel.

Hope someone found this even slightly entertaining, but it is what it is :)

Till Tomorrow,

12 Days of Blogging Day 9

                                                        12 Days of Blogging Day 9

Teach us something. Yep thats the topic for today. Do a tutorial of some type. So without further yapping about how I sat here pondering what to write for most of the morning lets get to it. I am doing my lip condtioning and plumping treatment. It's pretty basic but I had it on will I was sitting here thinking, and I thought "wow this is exactly what I can do".

This is a three step process. Firstly I will do a good exfolation of my lips by simply running a extra soft toothbrush over my lips to sluff off any dead skin. This also plumps slightly by bring the the blood to the surface. *don't go to hard of to long with this, thats not good*

Next if you want a little extra volume you can go ahead and use a lip plumping device, such as Candy Lips etc. These are basically devices that suction your lips to fill them with blood and gives them extra pout for a while. I personnally don't have a lot of info on this cause I have only done this a few times and I actually find it a little scary lol.

To finish apply a plumping hydrating lip balm, or you can make your own.

To make your own just mix together vaseline or your favourite lip balm *I use body shops lip butter* mix in some peppermint extract and a little cayenne pepper. Apply fairly thickly to lips and let it soak in completely before applying your lip colour.

Till tomorrow,

12 Days of Blogging Day 8

                                                 12 Days of Blogging Day 8

This seems so trivial to be doing a wish list post on Rememberance Day but in keeping with the challenge here goes.
I am going to again keep it beauty based and go with my top 5 wish list cosmetic items.

1.) Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Pallet. I know this one is a staple item for a lot of people but I have put off picking this up for a while and now I am really feeling the need for it.

2.) MakeUp Geek eyeshadow pallet. I have an neutral and warm shade pallet and would love to add another with strictly cool shades.

3.) Becca Highlighter in Rose Gold. It's just to pretty and screams holiday candlit glam.

4.) Velour Lashes in Strike a Pose. Love this brand of lashes and want this pair, a little more dramatic then the ones I already own from them.

5.) Lime Crime Velvetine in Wicked. It's gorgeous and always sold out :(

So that's it, I could list a million more but wanted to keep this to the ones at the top of my wish list.

Till tomorrow,

12 Days of Blogging Day 7

                                                   12 Days of Blogging Day 7

A seasonal inspired post. This one has so many options but getting back to the roots I will do a quick run down of my fav winter and holiday looks.
During this time of year I am typically drawn to putting together 3 different looks.

The first is soft and cuddly but very glamerous.
I love mixing a big comfy sweater and a pair if leggings, jeans, or even yoga pants for days around the house. The thing with the holidays is you never now when someone will be dropping in so I like to play it ip with lots of jewelled and sparkling acsessorie a to give the look some holiday cheer. Make up I like tk keep it simple I will go a full face and full coverage but play up the skin with conotoirjng and a bright blush and a lot if highlight to shimmer. Natural eyes just a soft groomed brow and lots of mascara or some false lashes. Finished with a nude lip of a soft pink with a touch of shimmery gloss. I just find this a cozy home afternoon look or for something casual like a tree trimming party.

The second is your classic deep rich pallet that follows from fall, a lot if you still are experiencing the leaves and looking forward to Thanksgiving dinner. I am always a fan of a layered outfit, coats, scarves, gloves, boots, etc. toss in some bold dark berry lips and a warm tone smokie eye, with a wind tossed head of hair. Love it for days on the go getting things ticked off the to do list.

Last but not least is the party look. Glitz, glamor, bold lips, dark eyes, and a little something sexy! Go all out, get the long lashes, the big jewels and little lace going.

Till tomorrow, and I hope some of you agree or will give any of the above mentioned a try this holiday season.

12 Days of Blogging Day 6

                                                         12 Days of Blogging Day 6

Day 6 this is going to be short and sweet. Today's question is what are you reading.

Currently I am ready Under The Dome by Stephen Kong and it is miles above the tv series production of the story.

A book I read towards the end if summer was A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson. Wonderful read if your outdoorsy and enjoy hearing about the adventures and experiences of others.

Sorry this was such a short post but today has been crazy and just had a few moments while on the way to visit some family.

Till tomorrow,

12 Days of Blogging Day 5

                                            12 Days of Blogging Day 5

Almost halfway already in this challenge!
Anyway today's theme is "most loved possessions". I had to think about this one long and hard. While peeling potatoes I came to the conclusion that although, I have many things I love and many things I hold dear to me I can honestly say that the feelings are carried inside me and I don't require the material item to bring me comfort.

That being said I would have to say that other then my children of course. My most loved possession would be my mother's engagement ring. I always thought it was so beautiful as a child and was honoured when my father gave it to me at my mothers funeral. I do treasure it and hope to pass it on to one of my daughters one day.

Till tomorrow,

12 Days of Blogging Day 4

                                                          12 Days of Blogging Day 4

Ok so I am going to be jumping the gun a bit today. The theme for day is a top 5 list. Since Halloween has ended and Thanksgiving is long behind us up here I went with a top 5 holiday films. Couldn't help it I have been in the mood lately, some of the movies are on daily already up here and I have already got the ball rolling on shopping so why not.

Top 5

5.) The Ice Harvest. I actually saw this for the first time 6 years ago. Was a darker time for me, I didn't yet have a family of my own, was single, and my dad was away for Christmas with his g/f soI found myself home alone for the holidays and I happened upon this movie on Christmas day evevning. It was darkly funny and sinical, perfect for my mood at the time and since has become a holiday staple for me. Even at the lower moments in time things can always be worse, like a botched crime?

4.) It's a Wonderful Life. I finally watched this last year on a recommendation from a dear friend and feel in love! I love Jimmy Stewart but always steered clear of this movie, simply cause I pictured it as being kinda cream puff. The whole bell ringing angels thing turned me off so much. I was really pleasently suprised and will be making this a stample of Christmas viewing.

3.) Germlins, I am a little odd what can I say.

2.) A Christmas Story. Adorable I know a lot of people hate this but come on, the cursing father, the pink bunny jammies!

1.) Christmas Vacation. Hands down. So many classic scenes, the chase for the ideal Christmas. I don't know what I love most about this movies, the bother in laws outfits, the picky judgemental in laws, Clark's desperate attempts at perfection, or his wife's abilty to put up with all the above.

I did leave a lot of this list like The Grinch and Christmas Carol and so on. I stuck to the ones that were really importent to me personnal. The ones that evoke memories of people or events.

Hope you enjoyed, what are your favs?

Till tomorrow,

12 Days of Blogging Day 3

                                            12 Days of Blogging Day 3

Todays challenge theme is to pick a quote. I was really caught between 2 so I thought why not include them both, nothing like tweeking the rules every now and again. :)

"It is better to be looked over then overlooked." - Mae West

I got teased a lot in high school days and even now at times for not always following popular trends or kinda beating to the sound of my own drum when it comes to my look and what influences me. So I really embraced this ideal. I would rather have attention and stand out even if it's negative to some then to hold back and not be myself and just fade into the back drop of life.

"There is no beauty without some Strangeness". - Edgar Allan Poe

This is so meaningful. We are all so different and it's not being trendy or styish, it's not what you have or what you have done. I think what makes us truely beautiful is the quirks the little things that are different and that we share with those closest to us.

See you all again tomorrow,

12 Days of Blogging Day 2

12 Days of Blogging Day 2

Todays topic is to review a product. I'm actually going to go with a product I used on Sunday and I thought it was fantastic but now, it's 3 days later and I have really mixed feelings on this one.

I recently used the John Frieda Precision Foam Colour in the shade Natural Black

This product is advertised as:

A breakthrough for home hair colouring with 24 flattering shades to choose from, achieving flawless, natural-looking results at home is now quick and easy.

Simply massage the foam into your hair to achieve flawless coverage you thought you could only get at a salon. No drips, no stains - just gorgeous-looking hair from every angle.

I picked this up as by chance cause I was in Walmart and the brand I normally buy is not carried there. It was $12.97 on roll back I think it was about $14.00 normally.

So mixing this was a breeze, it was a simple back and fourth tip of the bottle 5 tips to completely mix. I loved apply it as a foam. I had never used a foam dye before and it was really easy and fast to apply and get full coverage. I left it in for 30 min which was a the recommended max and that is always what I use.

It rinsed out faster then other brands I have used and I love the smell of the conditioner. Also the dye itself didn't have a really heavy chemical smell. After toweling my hair I was so pleased to see the colour was perfect and I had nearly no staining on my skin.

So the day I died it I loved it!!!

Two days later after the first wash not so much, I noticed A LOT!! of colour came out for a permanent dye. Now the colour is far less black and no long rich looking. Also the coverage on grey is horrible. Even though it boasted great grey coverage. Almost all my grey is noticeable already and it's only been a few days and 2 washes.

So that it. I am not pleased with the results and feel like I would need to touch up every member 3 weeks as apposed to 6 to sometimes 8 as with other brands.

On the plus side is was so much faster to mix, apply, and clean out. So not sure if I would purchase again maybe if the price was lower.

Be back again tomorrow for day 3!!

12 Days of Blogging Day 1

                                                                12 Days of Blogging Day 1

I came across this in a post by ChromoBeauty. This was orginally posted by stylestorms and I just thought it was a interesting idea and a good way to really get into, and stick with a tighter habit of daily or nearly daily blogging. Each day has a new question or theme to write about and I am really looking forward to a lot of these.

Day 1 question is: Why do you Blog?

I started doing this as something for myself. A bit of a outlet and a way to fill some of my downtime. I am at home full time with my children so this is a way for me to get more connected with the grown up world and do something that I really enjoy. I have always loved make-up fashion and style and love to share what I think of things and see what others are up to.

5 Random Facts about Me:

1.) I never wear coloured socks! I am a die hard white sock lover! I just don't like the feel of black or coloured socks and I have never gone for the printed or goofy sock trend. If I am not in my whites I am bare foot or wearing stockings.

2.) I'm a huge coffee drinker like 6-8 cups a day and aside from the normal first thing in the morning cup, my favourite most looked forward to cup of the day is after dinner. Just something about it completes the meal and relaxes me for the evening. I also have the ability to drinka cup at like 10:30 pm and still get to bed right afterwords.

3.) I hate Apples. I don't like the flavour or texture regardless if they are raw or cooked, part of a sweet dessert or a savory dish. I just do not like them, period.

4.) I love cold weather and winter snow storms. The cold harsh snap in the air when it's like -40 is just so invigorating to me, and I love watching heavy heavy snowfalls and the way wind whips the flakes around, especially against headlights or street lamps. There is a really magical element to it.

5.) I do not own a dishwasher. I know... it sucks but I just don't have the room.

Thanks for reading guys and again I am really looking forward to keeping this up for the full 12 day cycle!

Till tomorrow,

Fallen Angel Look

                                                             Fallen Angel Makeup Look

Fallen Angel Look

I posted a quick video and a few pictures of a look I did for Halloween this year. This the items and method I used for those who were interested.

Benefit Porefessional Primer

Revlon 24 hour Whipped Foundation Shade Buff Beige

Basic White Cream face painting make up

Mac Pro Long Wear Concealer Shade NC20

Face painting grease paint in black

Mac Eye shadow shade Shroom

Makeup Geek eye shadow shade Taupe Notch

Covergirl eye shadow don't know the shade, a matte dark grey

Annebelle eye shadow shade black

Skone liquid liner pen shade black

Gosh Extreme Art number 19 (silver glitter)

L'Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara

Gosh Wonder Volume Mascara shade Black

Duo Lash Glue

Red Cherry Lashes #100

Mac Eye Kohl shade Smoulder

Hard Candy Tikki Bronzer

Lime Crime Velveteen shade Black Velvet

Gerard Cosmetics Lipstick shade Fire Engine

Rimmel silver eye gloss

I kept the outer corners of the eyes very black and the lid foiled. I smoked out the inner crease with the grey shades and blended out into the black. Heavy handed with the eyebrow and inner corner highlight. I also dragged the inner highlight pretty far under the eye to balance a lot of the darkness on the lids. To complete I added dramatic lashes and some touches of silver glitter on the inner corner of the eye lid.

For the lips I took the black only on the outer rim of my lips then filled in with the red lipstick then touched over the red with the silver gloss.

I didn't use any blush in this look as I wanted a very pale look. I used a good amount of highlight to bring up the cheek bones, and used a matte mid tone grey eye shadow to bring out a bit of contour under the cheek bones.

Halloween is over but this look could be tweaked and made into a really pretty New Years look with a change to a berry shaded lip.

Enjoy!