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!