2013/08-09 August September Favourites

Hello Beauties,

Sorry for being away for a while. I'm back with an updated monthly favorites.

S K I N C A R E
Officina Profumo di Santa Maria Novella Rosewater, purchased while in Florence, Italy. Can be used as a toner or light fragrance.

Origins Super Spot Remover, the packaging has changed to a blue bottle. The formula may have changed as it no longer has the slight sting when applied to blemishes.

M A K E U P
Elizabeth Arden Brow Shaper & Eyeliner in Sable 03, the perfect brow powder that lasts quite a while. I also use it to shade the outer corners of my eye for the lazy days.

Rimmel London Kate #17 Lipstick, the perfect pale pink nude. My every day go to lipstick.

Nivea Vanilla & Macadamia Lip Butter, smells divine and moisturizes like a gem.

H Y G I E N E
Colgate Optic White Toothpaste, first purchased a travel sized version for my Italy trip. I really like this toothpaste. As it doesn't irritate my sensitive gums and it whitens my teeth.

F R A G R A N C E
Burberry London Eau de Parfum, purchased at Coin in Florence and has loved it ever since. I wear it on special occasions.

Lavanila Laboratories Pure Vanilla, is my daily signature perfume.

H O M E
Home Trends Juicy Fig Candle, found this as I wandered in the aisles of Walmart. It was love at first smell. :)

F A S H I O N
Sterling Silver Tear Drop Earrings from Etsy, simple and contemporary.

Armani Exchange AX235 Glasses, a cross breed horn rimmed cat eye pair of prescription glasses. Perfect for work, as I stare at a computer all day. This allows my eyes to breathe.

Leopard Leggings, comfy for summer, fall or winter.

Faux Snakeskin Strappy Sandals, comfy for the summer and walking around.

Danier Cognac Purse, this can be dressed up or down. The color is good for fall, winter or summer.

Peacoat Trench in Navy Blue, good for rainy days as it repels water and has a hood to keep my hair dry.

J.Crew Bubble Necklace in blue and a yellow, these statement necklaces are on the pricy side, but they sure jazz up a plain outfit with a great splash of color.

I hope you enjoyed this month's favorites. Leave me comments below and let me know what your favorites are this month.

2013/04 Beauty, Fashion & Lifestyle: Current Obsessions

Hello Beauties,

Here is a list of my current obsessions, not listed in any specific order. But I have broken them down into seperate categories.

Beauty Obsessions:

• the No Makeup makeup look
• Baby Lips tinted lip balms
• Short & colourful nails
• Heatless curls
• Top knots
• side dutch/french/fishtail/rope Braids
• Ombre highlights
• Lavender & Vanilla perfumes
• Rosewater Toner

 

Fashion Obsessions:

• Navy Blue & Olive colours
• Boho Chic styles
• City Chic styles
• Preppy Casual
• Maxi dresses & skirts
• Black & grey skinny jeans
• Loafers 
• Floral prints
• Tunics
• Eyelet fabrics
• Dainty jewellery
• Crochet
• Simple stud earrings
• Yoga capri leggings
• My DIY Hot Pink Sneakers
• Blue sapphire 
• Men's style watches 
• Boyfriend blazers
• Waterfall cardigans
• Boyfriend shirts, dress shirts

Lifestyle Obsessions:

• Rosebud tea
• TV Shows: Mentalist, Rizzoli & Isles, The Good Wife, Revenge, Criminal Minds
• Music: Stay - Rhianna
• Travel: Seattle
• Store: Target
• Language: Italian

Let me know what your obsessions are for the month of April in the comment box below. Hope you enjoyed this months blog.

Cheers,

Vivian
May Day & Lifestyle

Beauty & Lifestyle Haul + February Glymm Box

I'm back with a haul this evening as well as to share my very last Glymm Box with you. Yes, I have cancelled my subscription to Glymm. I just thought the product sizes weren't up to par with other beauty subscriptions. Don't get me wrong, I still like Glymm. It's just that I have accumulated so many products at home. I need to finish them before I can subscribe to any other subscription services.

The Beauty and Lifestyle products were purchased or gifted back in November 2012. I went back East to visit my parents and friends. I also attended a wedding in Jamaica and went on a short trip to New York.

• Maybelline Color Tattoo in Bad to the Bronze (Target)

• Lavender Vanilla Hand Cream (Target)

•  Mismatched Crystal Ball Studs (Winners) these weren't actually mismatched when I purchase it. My BFF and I split the pairs into two mismatched sets. One for her and one for me.

•  Winter gloves for Touch Screens (Marshalls)

• Batiste Dry Shampoo for Brunettes (Winners) - come in a 2 pack

Last but not least are the contents of my February Glymm Box:

• Burt's Bee Milk & Honey Body Lotion - sample sized, smells creamy and yummy

• Femme Couture Plump Up the Color Coral Burst Lipgloss - beautiful colour, full sized product retails for $9.00

• Purely Cosmetics Pro Eyeshadow in Luxury - I believe this is a full sized product, retails for $18.00

• Nailuv Gel Nail Polish in Berry Sweetie - this sample is useless without a UV/LED curing light

• Villaness Ginger Snapped Soap - I love soap from this company, we received a vanilla peppermint scented one in a previous box too. I loved it so much that I purchased the full sized product on Glymm.

Loving the February make up bag, the satin fabric and the little white hearts make it very cutesy. 

This concludes my blog for today. Hope you all enjoyed it.

Happy Blogging :)

Beauty & Fashion: What I Got for Christmas Part Uno

Last month in November I was in Toronto visiting my family and friends. We had an early Christmas gift exchange. But what I really loved about Christmas this year is that I got to spend time with my family and friends. Something I enjoy the most is good company. 

Here are somethings that I received for Christmas this year:

J.Crew Pink Studs (Left)

Twinings Assorted Tea Selection

Starbucks Rodarte Mug

NARS hearts Vancouver Collection

J. Crew Pink Bangle

NARS hearts Vancouver Collection

NARS hearts Vancouver Makeup Bag

NARS hearts Vancouver Nail Polish in Saratoga

NARS hearts Vancouver Larger Than Life Lengthening Mascara

NARS hearts Vancouver Lipstick in Dolce Vita

NARS hearts Vancouver Blush in Orgasm

Burton Snowboard Jacket

Nike Dri Fit Workout Shirt

Forever Living Bee Propolis Cream

Lindt Lindor White Chocolate Truffles Mmmm Mmmm Goodness from my BFF

Fashion: What's your Style?

Most of my friends have a specific style or a signature look. Friend A has a Casual Preppy style and Friend B has City Chic style. Have you ever wondered what your style is? Well instead of me trying to help you define your style with a signature look or style. I would like to share my style with you. I consider myself to have an eclectic style. I like to pair vintage with modern. Rocker chic with glam. I like to mix and match. Fashion should be fun and you should feel like you :)

Here are some of my Basics this Winter:

Dark Blue Skinny Jeans

Stone Wash Blue Skinny Jeans

Black Skinny Jeans
Black Leggings

White Long Sleeve Scoop Neck Tees

Black, White & Nude Super soft lightweight Tank Tops

Black Opaque Tights
Black Wool Cape Coat

Black Knee High Boots
Vibrant Handmade Circle Scarves

Navy Boyfriend Cardigan

Vintage Cobalt Blue Wool Pencil Skirt
Vintage Houndstooth Wool Pencil Skirt

Poppy Red Down Vest
2010 Olympic Mittens

White Pearl Studs

 

Silver Cross Necklace

 

Vintage & antique style Jewellery

Tan/Beige Wool Wrap Coat