Beauty Favourites

Hello lovelies,

The saying "beauty is skin deep", definitely speaks true to me! Despite having just had twins and the fact that I am a house rat, I still want to take care of my hair and skin. Being able to pamper myself as being a busy mom of three, is a priority that I sure as heck take advantage of! With that being said this post is all about my current beauty and hair favourites!

Skincare:

Talking about skin deep, I love my charcoal mask (not pictured) and rose water toner.
The charcoal mask is gentle on the skin and is not like those peel off masks that everyone was using last year. It leaves my skin feeling soft and clean and it doesn’t hurt when you have to take it off!

I use the rose water toning spray after my mask and I must say that I LOVE the smell. Because, it is infused with rose water it helps get rid of redness and it also leaves my skin feeling refreshed without leaving a sticky residue.

Makeup:

My fav eye shadow palette of all time that I use almost everyday is my Urban Decay Naked2 palette. It has the perfect neutrals for any eye colour and I shouldn’t say this, but I have had it for YEARS and the pots have yet to diminish!

My favourite blush of the moment is the Tarte Amazonian Clay blush in Risque. The shade matches my skintone both with and without a tan, allowing me to use it all year long. It also blends out really nicely and you can use to create a soft subtle amount of colour for minimal makeup days or build on it when you want a “full face”.


My secret weapon for glowing skin is... are you ready for it....??? Organic virgin coconut oil. I use coconut oil for so many beauty purposes! I use it to remove my mascara vs a wipe to prevent my lashes from being pulled out of my eyelids. I also use it to remove my makeup when I run out of makeup remover. Coconut oil is also a great natural moisturizer for the skin. Another way that I use it is under my eyes to help prevent wrinkles and diminish my dark circles.
When picking a coconut oil to use on your face and/or body, ensure that it is organic and virgin. You don’t want it to have any preservatives or added ingredients.

Hair Products:

I have been using the got2be smooth smooth operator on my hair for years! I love this product for getting rid of frizz and it is also a heat protectant. I use it on towel dried hair and either let it sit or blow dry my hair. If I am blow drying my hair, I will also add it to my ends once my hair is dried and before styling.

Garnier dry oil is another product that I have been using for a couple of years. After the shower, and when my hair is towel dried I apply a very small amount to my ends to help prevent breakage. You do not need a lot of this product, as too much will weigh your hair down and also make it feel greasy.

Nails:

I recently started using the Quo sponge nail polish remover and I will never go back to using a regular bottle! The sponge makes it so convenient and easy to use and I never have to worry about pouring out too much or spilling it, which is amazing. It works fast and I have had it for four months now and it has still yet to dry out. Highly recommend!!!

For top coat I have been using the Essie Gel top coat and it keeps my polish on for up two weeks, which has never happened with any other top coats that I have used.


What are some of your favourite beauty products? Is there anything you think I must try? Comment below I would love to hear from you!

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xoxo
annpaige

Gift Guide for her - Under $50

Happy Holidays Lovelies!!!

The holiday season is officially upon us and if you are anything like me, then you have yet to finish your holiday shopping. Whether you are shopping for your daughter, best friend or mom, this list will cover them all!!! Stay tuned below for my gift guide for her featuring items all under $50.

BB Cream is a great gift for anyone on your list. My favourite BB cream is this one from Younique. It is lightweight and doesn't clog your pores. It provides lightweight coverage and is perfect for the person on your list who appreciates great skincare, but doesn't wear a lot of makeup. 

Cost: $47

Everyone loves and wears scarves. A classic plaid scarf like this one from Dynamite is one that anyone would appreciate and use. When selecting a scarf, a wide blanket style scarf is great for anyone, because they can use it throughout multiple seasons and with many different outfits. 

Cost: $34.95

Who doesn't love fuzzy socks?!?!? For the girl on your list who loves netflix and chill nights and likes to be cozy while at home, fuzzy socks are a must have gift. They are definitely an item that goes on my list every year, as you can never have too many!

Both styles are from indigo and are super affordable.

Geo Printed reading socks: $34.50

Fair Isle Leg Liners: $25.50 (on sale)

You can never go wrong with a cute wallet and this jeweled wallet from indigo is a great holiday accessory that anyone on your list can use. 

Cost: $29.62 (on sale)

Every girl needs somewhere to put her jewelry and a pretty jewelry box like this one from Kate Spade is unique and it will also stand out on her vanity. It also comes in different colours if you know her favourite.

Cost $40.00

Candles are a great gift for everyone! Whether for a close friend, your mom or your daughter who just moved away from home. Candles are also perfect stocking stuffer gifts.

All three wick candles from Bath & Body Works are on sale right now for $12.50

Gorgeous locks are a girls best friend and we all want to feel good about our hair. The gift of great hair is a gift that any girl will love and appreciate. The Volume Travel kit from Moroccan Oil comes with all of the essentials to giver her, her best hair. 

Cost: $48

What are some lust worthy items that you are asking for this holiday season? I hope that you found this list inspirational and that you are now able to cross a few more people off your list with the above gift ideas. Comment below with what your favourite items!!

As always....

xoxo

annpaige 

Review - Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara

Hello lovelies!

I recently had the opportunity to try out the new Lash Sensational Mascara from Maybelline and wanted to share my experience with you all!

Mascara is always a tricky product for me. I have long lashes, however my main issue when trying to find a new mascara is finding one that provides both length and volume. Did the Lash Sensational Mascara live up to it’s name? Keep reading to find out!

Price: 

$10.99CAD

Can be purchased at Wal-Mart, Shoppers Drugmart or Rexall, as well as most pharmacies.

Product Claims:

-Capture lashes from root to tip for a full-fan effect

-Washable

Did this product live up to the hype?

Yes, it did give me full length and yes, it does wash off.

Pros:

-Easy to use

-Separates lashes 

-Provides lift and length

-Does not run

Cons:

-Formula is too wet (when used brand new). Works better after about a month when the formula starts to get a little thicker.

-Very “sticky” - When washing it off it can clump, so be sure not to tug on your lashes.

Over all rating: 8/10

Would I purchase this product again? Probably, when I need a mascara for traveling that is inexpensive.

Would I recommend this product?

Yes, as it is a great value for anyone look for a good lengthening mascara on a budget.

*Disclaimer: I did receive this product free for testing purposes. All opinions are my own. I was not paid to give a good review.

Thank you everyone for reading! If you liked this post or have any comments, please put them down below!

Be sure to follow me on IG for more fashion, beauty and baby updates!!!!

Until next time...

xoxo

annpaige

New Years Eve/Holiday Make-up

Hello lovelies,

Here is a glamours and colourful make-up look perfect for any New Years Eve plans that you may have. Purple is one of my favourite colours and I think it looks especially pretty on the eyes whether you have green, blue or brown eyes.

Step 1:
Using a flat eyeshadow brush or your fingers press Maybelline color tattoo in too cool on the inner corner of your eye.

Step 2:
On the remaing of your lid and up to your crease use Maybelline color tattoo in painted purple.

Step 3:
Use a semi-shimmery purple eye shadow (mine is from an essence palette 03 vamp it up) and pat this on top of painted purple.

Step 4:
In your inner corner use a shimmery pink on top of too cool. I used the lighter pink from my Stila written in the stars palette.

Step 5:
Very lightly use a darker purple to deepen your crease. I used busted from my Urban Decay Naked2 palette. Be sure to blend, so the colour doesn't look too dark or harsh.

Step 6:
Using the two pink colours side by side in my stila palette I softened up my crease by blending them into and above my crease over busted. This creates an easy and soft transition of colour.

Step 7:
Line your upper lash line and wing it out at the end for a more dramatic look.

Step 8:
Line your bottom lash line with either a pencil or a shadow.
Using a flat brush I lined my lowet lash line with busted from my Naked2 palette.

Step 9:
Apply your favourite lengthing mascara to your top and bottom lashes.

Step 10:
Highlight under your brown bone (once your brows are completed). I used bootycall from Naked2

Step 11:
Put on your favourite light pink lipstick and gloss.
I used Mac lipstick in snob and Mac lip glass in wee coquette.

For the face I contoured my cheeks bones, applied a soft pink blush and a shimmery pink highlight above my cheekbones, along the bridge of my nose and on my cupids bow for the perfect pout.

You are all finished!!!!
Thanks everyone for reading and I hope you like this look. Let me know if you wear this on New Years or if you do something similar.

Also what is everyone us doing tomorrow night to ring in the New Year?!?!?
Comment below!!!

xoxo
annpaige

10 Favourite Fall Lip Colours

Hello lovelies!!!

I am so excited that it is finally Fall!!! Fall is my ultimate fav season for Fashion. The colours are so rich and you can layer on different pieces to change up your entire look.

Fall beauty trends are also beautiful. Deep lip colours and darker smokey eyes become the everyday norm.

Here are my top ten favourite lip colours...
(They are in no particular order, but are written in the same order as how they are shown in the pictures)

- Cargo: Majella
- Wet'n'wild: 502A dark pink frost
- Rimmel Moisture Renew: Vintage pink
- Rimmel Moisture Renew: Lily Extase (also beautiful for the summer)
- Rimmel Moisture Renew: Nude delight (perfect for any season and can easily be manipulated with any lip liner colour)
- Rimmel Lasting Finish: Jet Set Red
- Mac (frost): viva glam
- Mac Lipglass: love child
- Mac Pro Longwear Lipglass: sentimental
- Stila Lipglaze: Black cherry

My favourite combination is a medium dark purple lip liner, with Rimmel Lily Exatse and Stila black cherry lipglaze on top.

What is your favourite lip colour for Fall?!?!?
Comment below!!!

Come back next week to check out my first post for my Fall 2013 look book!!!

I'm finally on Pinterest: annpaige V

I hope you all have an amaxing weekend!!!

xoxo
annpaige

Another makeup haul

Hello lovelies,

My birthday was a few weeks ago and most people gave me money. Naturally being a blogger and just me, I bought makeup and clothes. I also want to try to work towards becoming a freelance makeup artist, so some of the things I bought are to help build a starter kit for makeup.

Being obsessed with youtube there are quite a few beauty gurus I really look up to and I value there opinions on products. With that said it is the only reason I bought most of the these products. Also anytime I buy anything online I research the items and company extensively, to ensure the products are worth my money and the waiting time.

All of that aside a couple of weeks ago I was on the elf website and went a little overboard. They were having their annual memorial day sale and all studio products were 33% off, so I didn't end up spending a lot at all. 

Here is everything that I got and I have tried most of these out so far and I am really, really impressed.

Like I mentioned earlier some of these products I got to put in my makeup kit for when I start to do makeup on others, so I did get a couple of shades and things I wouldn't normally use on myself.

I got three concealer palettes, one light, medium and one corrective, with pink, green and purple concealers. The consistency is light and creamy and I love them. I have dark circles under my eyes that all concealers will not suffice, so I thought if they can cover my eyes and last all day then they would work for anyone. I was so happy after I tested these, because they work amazingly and I know I will for sure be able to use them. The corrective concealers are quite sheer, but I personally prefer that, because they are easier to blend, as opposed to some that are really thick.

I also got two foundations one in porcelain and one in almond, so I can mix them depending on the client. I have not yet tested the foundations, however the reviews on them are really good. They do have a slight scent to them, but nothing too strong and it does go away through out the day. I also got two compact powders (sand and caramel) to go with them, for a matte finish, as the foundations do leave a dewy glow.

For myself I got an eyebrow kit in ash and I love it. I have always been a pencil girl when it comes to my brows, but I have now switched to gel and it's a lot easier then I thought. I also got one of their contouring blush & bronzer duo's in st.lucia which is supposed to be a dupe for nars laguna and orgasm. I was really surprised at how pigmented these colours are, its crazy!! Another dupe I picked up is there makeup mist and set spray that is compared to the urban decay setting spray. I have been using this everyday and it really works. My makeup does not budge when I use this spray and it also has a light refreshing cucumber smell, which is a great morning pick me up. I also picked up a clarifying pressed powder for everyday touch ups and some eyelash curler replacement pads.

I also got a bunch of brushes too. I got two eyeshadow brushes,  two blending brushes (one was missing in my package and I had to email them, to get another one), one crease brush, a mineral powder brush, a flawless concealer brush (which I have been using everyday on myself), and lastly their ever popular kabuki brush. All brushes are so soft and gentle on the skin. They are surprisigly dense and perfect to use on yourself or a client.

I also got a couple of things for myself from the drugstore by essence. I picked up two blushes one everyday pick colour in 20 babydoll and one coral colour in 30 secret it-girl. Both of these colours are amazingly pigmented, you only need the tiniest amount. I also picked up a yellow eye shadow for summer in 62 john lemon. For this I will for sure need a base to get the true colour in a photoshoot, but it's great alone for everyday wear. I also picked up a nail dotter, for making nail polish designs.

That is the end of my makeup haul, I hope you all enjoyed reading about my new additions, I am super excited and hope i can stary getting clients soon!! 

If you have tried any of these products, or if you would like a review on anything please comment below!!!

I'm not sure when my next post will be as I am going in for my surgery today. I will try my best to post over the next few days while I am off, but I'm still not sure if I will even be able to type :(.

I hope you all have awesome summer day!!!

xoxo

annpaige

Too Faced - Glamour to go palette; Review

Hello lovelies,

I recently got the Too Faced glamour to go palette and I have used it quite a bit and I really like it a lot, so I thought I would show you all some swatches and let you know why I love it so much!!

First off the packaging is adorable and it is compact so it literally is great for on the go. When you open the palette, there is a mirror and 8 eyeshadow shades. The palette also has a slide out with a blush, bronzer and lip gloss. If you are not a fan of shimmer, than you will not like this palette. All of the shadows but one are shimmery,  as well as the blush and bronzer. I love shimmer and as for the blush and bronzer neither are overly shimmery.

Due to the shades all (but one) being shimmery, you do need a base for some to really show up. I don't mind using a base. My favourite to use with this palette is my Maybelline color tattoo in 05 too cool. It is a white shimmery colour and it goes perfect with these shades. I also love the mix of warm and cool tones, this palette has to offer making it perfect for all skin tones and preferences. With that being said it is also a great day to night palette. You can easily create a daytime look with this palette and darken it up later for a night out.

The lip gloss is pretty sheer, put has enough colour to add on top of a nude or light pink lip.

Overall I really like this palette. For days that I have plans after work, or if I'm in a rush out the door, you better believe that this is the only palette in my makeup bag.

I hope you all enjoyed this post and if you have or have tried this palette leave your thouhhts below!!

*Over the next month and a half I wont be able to do many detailed posts, as I am finally having my wrist surgery next week and it will be difficult to type with a cast. I promise to try and get out as many posts as I can, but they will be very visual to say the least. I also have a couple more makeup reviews to post in the next few days featuring essence and elf!!*


Have an awesome night lovelies!!


xoxo
annpaige

Current Favourites; Fashion and Beauty

Hello lovelies,

It has been awhile since I last did a favourites post so, i thought it was about time, since I have been trying a few new things lately. I hope you enjoy!!!

Fashion Favs

I recently got this top from Rickis (find here) and I love it so much!!!

It is a light chiffon material that goes with everything. The colour is what first sold me on this product. I had to have it as soon as I saw it.

I got these bow earrings about a month ago from forever21 (find here) and I just love them. If you read my posts often or follow me on twitter then you would have already seen these earrings a few times. They are so cute and girly and I just love them like crazy!!

Beauty Favs  

When I was at Fr21 a month ago I saw this brush set (find here) and at the moment I needed to get some new eye shadow brushes, so I thought why not give them a try. The set only cost $6.80, so if they were crap, then I didn't really waste much on them at all. Thankfully, they were not bad at all. The face and cheek brush are not that dense, so they are great for applying powder products to the face. The eye shadow brushes I LOVE. They remind me so much of my duo brush that came with my naked2 palette, and they pick up product so nicely. I would highly recommend this set, mainly just for the shadow brushes and that only makes the set worth the cost.

I recently got some products from Jergens Natural glow line and Vevergirl to test out and I have so far tried these products from the line. I will do a full review on the whole line in the near future after I have gotten to test them all, but so far I really love both of these products. I used the +firming daily moisturizer and face moisturizer before bed and after I showered. I noticed a difference in my skin tone when I got home the next day. I also noticed a significant difference after the second application. Both products left my skin feeling so smooth and the colour was really natural. 

I got this perfume as a birthday gift from my boyfriend last year and I love the scent, it just reminds of spring/summer every time I smell it. I always tend to lean towards one scent more than  another in specific seasons, 'cause they make the season come more to life for me(I that sounded really lame, but its true). With the weather getting warmer outside now, I just find I have been grabbing this scent a lot more lately. I love it, it is light and kind of floral, but not at all strong. (find here the colour of the bottle has changed)

I discovered this primer last year and I also mention it in my best of 2012 post because I love it so much. I truly think that this is an under rated product and that it needs more love than it gets. I find that now that I have started to use a new foundation I am grabbing my primer a lot more, to smooth out my skin and to put on my oily spots, before applying my foundation. This primer is so comparable to the smashbox primer which is like $40 and the hard candy primer is only $7.98 @ wal-mart. I love this product and I recommend that everyone who uses primer to try this product!!!! (find here)

For awhile I was using the Garnier Fructis UV color shield leave-in conditioner, until I came across this new one.  It has a milk like conditioner on top and the oil is the bottom. When you shake the bottle the two mix to create this amazing triple nutrition detangling spray. I spray it on my hair after I shower with my heat protectant and after I blow dry to keep my hair soft and frizz free. I also use this product daily if my hair is looking or feeling dry. (find here)

What products have you all been loving this month?

Comment below and let me know!!!

I hope you all have an amazing weekend!!

xoxo

annpaige

Product Review - L'Oréal Voluminous Mascara

Hello lovelies,

Today I wanted to share a beauty product review with you all.

I think everyone and their grandma has tried the L'Oréal Voluminous mascara by now, but I have never tried the original formula so I thought I would and let you all know my two sense on it.

Cost: $5.98 @ Wal-Mart
(super affordable)

I got the mascara in brown/black for a more natural look, as opposed to always wearing black. I must say there really is not much of a difference in shade. When you first take out the wand the colour looks like a chocolate brown, but after it dries it looks much darker.

The first few times I used this mascara I noticed that the formula was very wet and I had to scrap off quite a bit of product on the container before applying to my lashes. After application the first couple of times I also had to run a dry spoley through my lashes to help seperate them. I have however found that this mascara does get much better after contiued use, as it does dry up a bit and become less wet.

One thing that I really like about this mascara is the curved wand. I have pretty long lashes to begin with and I don't curl them. With that beig said having a curved wand helps to lift my eyelashes and keep their natural curl(plus add some extra curl of course). I also really love that the formulation does not dry crunchy. My lashes still have some flexibility to them and they also keep their curl all day. This mascara is also super easy to remove, which makes the end of my day much easier.

Overall I would give this mascara an 8/10.
Would I purchase it again? For sure!! Would I recommend it to all of you? Yes!!!!

Have you tried this mascara before?
If so, comment below with your thoughts on this product.

What do you want to see next on my blog?
Comment below with any and all suggestions!!!

I hope you all liked this post and check back tomorrow for post no.2 on "How to wear/style statement necklaces".

xoxo
annpaige

Tag: What's in my makeup bag

Hello lovelies,

I don't know about you guys, but I am really nosey and I love seeing what is in other peoples purses and/or makeup bags. It is also a great way to discover new things that you would never have thought to carry with you. Last month I posted a What's in my purse blog and said I would also show you what is in my makeup bag, that I carry around with me everyday, so here we go...

-3 lipsticks from the Rimmel moisture renew collection
    -180 vintage rose
    -340 lily extase
    -600 soft coral
-Mac snob lipstick
-Mac lip gloss in wee coquette
-Urban decay mini lip junkie in naked
-Sugar lips lip balm in fresh
-A garage lip balm
-Revlon photo ready concealer in 001 fair
-2 bath & body works hand sanitizers
    -angel cookie
    -(I already finished this one before writing this and I don't remember the name, mistletoe something,  but it smelled like a fresh Christmas tree)
-Stila smudge stick eye liner in angelfish
-A compact mirror that belonged to my mom
-2 hair ties
-A makeup sponge
-A sample of vera wang princess perfume
-A sample of smashbox hyperlash mascara

What do you like to carry with you in your makeup bag?

I hope you all like this post and check back tomorrow for a really pretty jewelry display DIY

xoxo
annpaige

Tiffany blue ootd & motd

Hello lovelies,

Lately I have been really obsessed with mint green and teal, as you will notice by my outfit and makeup....

Outfit:

Stripped crop sweater - ardene
White tank - american eagle
Jeans - garage
Leg warmers - ardene
Watch - aldo

Makeup:

- Maybelline color tattoo in too cool all over lid
any teal colour all over lid on top of too cool
- urban decay tease in crease and outer v; this will help to tone down the teal
- urban decay verve in inner corner
- black liquid eye liner winged out

Lips:
- Mac snob - dab onto lips
- Rimmel moisture renew in vintage rose on top
(My fav lip combination at the moment)

Nails:
I don't have a teal nail polish so I mixed three colours until I got this beautiful tiffany blue shade

What is your fav. colour trend of the moment?
Please comment below, I love reading all of your thoughts.

xoxo
annpaige