October/November 2014 Favourites: Beauty & Lifestyle

It's been a long time coming. I haven't had anything new to share, hence the lack of posts. Due to recent weather changes in British Columbia. Causing multiple changes in lifestyle and festivities. Here are some of the goods that I've fell in love with this Fall/Autumn season.

Clothing:
Lululemon Scuba Hoodie in Black

H&M Army Jacket

DKNY Draped Vest

Hand Therapy:
L'Occitane Roses et Reines Hand & Nail Cream

Skincare/Makeup:
Origins GinZing Moisturizer

Origins GinZing Mineral Makeup

Avene Clean Ac Cleansing Cream

Elizabeth Arden Brow/Eyeliner Powder

NYX Blush in Pinched

Music:
Marilyn Manson - Cupid Carries a Gun
Colbie Caillat - Try
Meghan Trainor - All About the Bass
Birdy - Birdy (Album) & Fire Within (Album)
Sam Smith - In the Lonely Hour (Album)

Lily Kershaw - Midnight in the Garden (Album)
Lykke Li - I Never Learn (Album)
Coldplay - Ghost Stories (Album)

TV Shows:
Constantine
Elementary
Forever

Gotham
Agents of Shield
Salem

Satisfaction
Scorpion
Stalker

Witches of the East End

Places:
Stanley Park & Coal Harbour

La Taqueria Pinche

Heirloom Restaurant

2013/11-12: November & December Favourites

Hello All,

Sorry for being away for so long. I simply didn't have anything new to share. But now I'm back with a favorites post.

Ear Ache Remedy: Saje Clear Ear tincture $14.95 at Saje.ca

Since cold and flu season has begun I've been getting earaches here and there. I swear this tincture works wonders and I've been using it for many years. It has never failed me.

La Senza supersoft underwear

A bit odd to share this but I must say these are the most comfortable underwear I've ever owned. I've tried many luxury brands before, but I end up going back to these.

Avia Sports Bras

Yes I did, I admit that I don't just wear them to the gym. I live in them. They work with a lot of the clothes I wear and they come in multiple colors and styles.

Soap & Glory The Righteous Butter

I must say this smells like YSL Baby doll. Well it doesn't just smell nice, it moisturizes well too. The scent lingers quite a while too. So usually after application I don't need to put perfume on.

Manic Panic Semi Permanent Hair Color in Vampire Red

This hair does work on my dark brown hair, but looks rather faint. I do like how you can only see my red highlights in the bright sunlight though.

Sneaker Balls Shoe Freshener

No one wants their shoes to smell. These deodorant balls really do work. You can buy them at most shoe stores, Winners, Marshall's & TJ Maxx.

Maybelline Lipstick 160 Fifth Ave. Fuchsia

I usually wear neutral tones, but occasionally I need a pick me up bright shade. This is the one lipstick I have been gravitating to the most this past month and a half.

LaCoupe orgnx Coconut & Macadamia Oil Shampoo

LaCoupe orgnx Coconut & Macadamia Oil Conditioner

These are a great simple every day shampoo and conditioner. Free of parabens, gluten or sulfates. It moisturizes my hair and doesn't make my scalp itchy.

Blistex Lip Medex

When weather changes, I tend to have random dry patches on my lips. This lip balm is like magic, it cured my dry patches in just two days.

Geodeo deodorant in Island

This is 97% natural, works well in deodorizing, smells great and doesn't irritate my skin.

Elf Daily Brush Cleaner

Affordable and efficient reminder to clean your brushes daily. The scent is a bit of a turn off for me, but I compensate by dripping a few drops of essential oils onto the paper towel in which I am cleaning my brush with. Certain essential oils also add disinfecting properties to the cleaner.

Live Clean Green Earth Invigorating body wash with Eucalyptus

Just an every day body wash that doesn't over dry my skin or cause skin irritations.

Danier Farrah Olive Leather Bag

This lovely butter soft leather purse has been a hit in my wardrobe. I specifically bought it to match a pair of brown boots I've recently purchased. I don't like matchy matchy, so I went for the laid back look. This purse can be worn as a handbag, shoulder bag or messenger bag. I enjoy the versatility very much.

Snuggles Lavender Dryer Sheets

I can't seem to get tired of the smell of Lavender.

Please let me know if you have questions about my favorites for the last month or so. Leave me comments below. 

Let me know what your favorites are this month.

Beauty Review: November 2012 Glymm Box/Bag

Sorry for being so late with my review of the November Glymm Box/Bag. I was away on holidays most of November. I'm currently writing a blog about where I went on vacation. Hence I won't be elaborating on the topic on this post.

Moving on, the November Glymm subscription has kept the sample quality up this time around. Although I don't really like receiving little perfume samples in a vial. The other product samples make up for that mishap. And hurray! Glymm does listen, I got my info card back. I missed them dearly. I usually get my boxes delivered late in the month and by the time I receive my box I have to dig through a hundred emails to find the link to the product info. And who knows if I deleted it or not. So yay Glymm! The info card saves me the hassle.

This month we received a coconut based shampoo and an argan oil based conditioner by a Canadian brand named Lys Parisien Professional. The full size retails for $24.00 (500mL) each. Our samples were 60mL each. Approximate value of $6.00 combined. They both have a thick golden yellow creamy consistency as well as a light herbal scent.

We also received a slice of Scintallating soap by Villaness Soaps. I love the smell of peppermint and vanilla. It is Cruelty Free, which is great for our furry friends. This soap makes me think of the Christmas Story, if only soap tasted as good as it smells. Hehehe. The full size retails for $5.50 (3.5oz). I'm guessing this slice is approximately 1/3 of a full size soap bar as it is not marked on the package. Approximate value of $1.85.

Next up, we received a vegan nail polish by the brand The New Black. My colour is Gold Grenade? Hmmm somehow this orangy red doesn't seem to match that name. I think the colour is beautiful and two coats is all I need. I believe this is a full size item. These polishes are sold in sets of 3-5 for $15.00-$24.00. Approximate value of $5.00.

We also received a 0.7mL vial of perfume by The Beehive. The scent I received was Honey Blossom. I don't like the strong scent of this perfume. Also I don't think this should be considered a deluxe sample either. Perfume samples of this sort are usually free at department stores and Sephora. The full size retails for $35.00 (100mL). Approximate value is under $0.35.

Last but never the least, this month's Glymm bag is a semi matte embossed snake print. It has a brown and gold GLYMM logo. A black zipper with gold hardware. This is the full size bag and it retails for $12.00. As much as I like changing my makeup bags. I can only use so many in a given year.

I wish Glymm would go back to a box type service and give us something more useful. Perhaps something we can collect. I was thinking along the lines of foldable cardboard or recycled plastic makeup organizers or brush holders. Change it up a little. It could be fun. There are some other beauty boxes out there that send you little crystals. And some that send you a treat like a mini jar of jelly beans.

Happy Holidays :)

Have a Jolly Blogmas!

Beauty: November Favourites