Friday 29 June 2012

oh Canada!

Canada <3

Happy Canada Day! Here are some ways to show some pride, without covering yourself in tacky flag tees you might not wear until July 1, 2013 ;). Keep it subtle with sparkling red nail polish or a T of a fave Canadian band or musician (I love this Vintage-look Neil Young T!), a red (or red & white) T. I do find there are some shirts, jackets and hoodies that say "Canada" but could definitely be worn year round. My faves were from Urban Outfitters, The Bay and Lancaster Ltd.

Hope you have a great long weekend!!!!

Graphic design tee
$29 - urbanoutfitters.com

Homage Canada Leaf Tee
$24 - urbanoutfitters.com

Forever 21 red glitter nail polish
$1.96 - forever21.com

The Bay | Women's | Olympics
$80 - thebay.com

the Bay
$60 - thebay.com

The Bay | Women's | Olympics
$20 - thebay.com

Girls Clothes: Sale | Old Navy
$3 - oldnavy.gapcanada.ca

Wednesday 20 June 2012

acidic

acidic

Currently loving anything acid wash/tie-dye... especially denim.

Here are some great options from Zara and Forever 21, all $60 or less:

Forever 21 cropped jacket
$29 - forever21.com

Zara ripped jeans
$60 - zara.com

Zara
$60 - zara.com

Forever 21 tie dye pants
$28 - forever21.com

Forever 21 acid wash jeans
$28 - forever21.com

Forever 21 acid wash jeans
$28 - forever21.com

Forever 21 denim skinny jeans
$28 - forever21.com

Forever 21
$25 - forever21.com

Forever 21
$23 - forever21.com

Forever 21
$23 - forever21.com

Forever 21 denim pants
$23 - forever21.com

Forever 21 destroyed jeans
$18 - forever21.com

Forever 21 denim shorts
$18 - forever21.com

Forever 21
$7.80 - forever21.com

Friday 15 June 2012

Dad's Day '12

Father's Day '12

Father's Day is this Sunday and I'm freaking out... today is shopping day! I need to buy gifts for my Dad, Stepdad, Father-in-law as well as my baby Daddy :s! Here are a few ideas for some simple, yet hopefully useful gifts, all under $100.

Thursday 14 June 2012

MAC S/S '12

MAC Summer '12

I recently obtained a little "haul" of new MAC products that are out right now, most for a limited time. I love taking advantage of the newest products from MAC since I love that they are always coming out with new and exciting collections.

I didn't realize it at the time, but what I got went together for such a quick and easy look! I love that! Here is how I used them and a little review of each product:

1.  I started out with the new Mineralize Concealer, which I must say I love! The texture is quite silky, making it easy to blend. I put a few swipes on my face and blended into the moisturizer I had on (MAC Comfort Creme), then patted a little more under my eyes and over any redness.

2. Next I used this new "Shade & Smoke Shadow Liner" and OMG... this thing rocks! It's so handy. I used the white lightly under my brows and in my inner corners of my eyes. Then I wrapped the black in a smokey line around my lashline and blended out the edges. I know Covergirl does something similar as well (which I haven't tried).

After that, I curled my lashes and tried the new MAC "Extended Play Mascara". If you were a Maybelline "Lash Discovery" fan, you will probably like this one. The brush is nice and thin, making it easy to reach all of your lashes... especially great on small eyes like mine.

3. Next I threw on a little bit of this new "Hey Sailor Pro Longwear Bronzing Powder" in the colour "Nude on Board" just to give my face a little dimension. I love this honey tone of this bronzer on a pale girl like myself, and it's supposed to stay on longer which will be great on hot days.

4. Onto another product I am lovinggggg... these little pots called "Casual Colour". I've loved Bobbi Brown's "Pot Rouge" for awhile now, so I was glad that MAC came out with something similar. Basically it's a creamy colour that can be used on lips and cheeks. I love multi-purpose and easy to apply products, so these are brilliant. They give the cheeks a dewy look without shimmer which is great on young to mature skin. I used "Relaxation", but I also got "Lazy Sunday" and "Keep it Casual".

5. "To the Beach Bronze Body Oil" is very similar to NARS "Body Glow". Also from their summer collection "Hey Sailor", this is great for that summery glow on face and body. I rubbed a little into my shoulders, arms, legs and tapped just what was left on the tops of my cheekbones.

So that was it! I had this look done in 10 minutes and was good to go. There are lots of similar products you can use instead, but just thought I'd tell you about the ones I was impressed by. Now just waiting for the Vancouver sunshine to join us to I can get into the Summertime spirit!

Mac cosmetic
$20 - maccosmetics.com

Mac cosmetic
$15 - maccosmetics.com

Mac cosmetic
$22 - maccosmetics.com

Tuesday 12 June 2012

body-chains

F21 body-chains

Ummm yeah... I need both of these. At these prices I think I can go ahead with that plan! The gold one is sold out at this moment in time, but I'm crossing my fingers that I will soon find it in the "Back in Stock" section so I can order both at the same time.

I was thinking about making my own body chain, but never got around to it. Finally, Forever 21 picked up on this trend!

Forever 21 chain jewelry
$7.80 - forever21.com

Forever 21 chain jewelry
$9.80 - forever21.com

fancy-collar

fancy-collar

Love this trend, like a modern twist on a western blouse. Buy one or even make your own (hello Bedazzler, which I have seen at Urban Outfitters before). Of course the lowest priced version is at Forever 21 for only $18 (they only have the one style now, but I'm sure they will have more soon!).


Zara silk top
$80 - zara.com

Forever 21 collared shirt
$18 - forever21.com

Zara blouse
$60 - zara.com

Zara silk top
$80 - zara.com

Zara collared shirt
$80 - zara.com

Sparkle Fade collared shirt
$59 - urbanoutfitters.com

Sparkle Fade cut out top
$59 - urbanoutfitters.com

Sparkle Fade collared shirt
$59 - urbanoutfitters.com

Zara silk top
$80 - zara.com

Zara collared shirt
$60 - zara.com

Zara blouse
$60 - zara.com

Zara
$80 - zara.com

Zara
$90 - zara.com

ZARA
100 CAD - zara.com

BLOUSE WITH STUDDED COLLAR
60 CAD - zara.com

ZARA
100 CAD - zara.com

ZARA
60 CAD - zara.com

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