Face Time Gala!

Today The Bay at Richmond Centre held its annual Cosmetic and Fragrance Gala.

We look forward to it every year since all the holiday gift sets and limited editions come out during this time.  There were lots of appies (of which I wasn't able to sample *tear*) drinks and such.  There were draws for prizes that went on for most of the night as well.

I would say that all in all it was a successful night!

 

check it out!

Gala Time! The Bay Richmond's Annual Cosmetic Gala

So every year my cousin and I get excited about the upcoming gala held at the Richmond Centre location of Hudson's Bay Department Store aka The Bay.  It is a night of pampering and self-loathing in everything that is cosmetic and fragrance related.  I love going to galas ever since I worked there (and even volunteered for one, wedding related lol).  There are give-aways, appies and drinks--and most of all....shopping!

I am super-excited to visit the MAC booth, Nars and even Christian Dior.  There's always good deals to be had!  Last year I spent quite abit at MAC! lol.  There are lots of great stuff to purchase, and I believe $8 of your ticket goes towards your purchase, while $2 goes towards charity. 

So not only will you get to find great gifts for yourself and others, you also get to contribute to charity! It's a win-win!

Hope to see you there for those in the area!

Happy Cyber Monday!

Happy Monday all!

I trust everyone had a great and fun-filled thanksgiving in US (for our neigHbors across the border) and that Canadians had their fill of Black Friday shopping--even scored some deals lol.  I stayed local this season, sadly, but still had a fun time with the cousin galavanting and window-shopping.

Sadly, there were no deals to be had within our own backyard...That's ok, I can wait til' Boxing Day! lol. 

For those that aren't quite familiar, today is Cyber Monday.  Lots of great deals online to be had, but just be aware that there are also scams floating around from not so reputable dealers. 

If you find a deal too good to be true, and it's not accredited or verified then i'd say it's not wise to go through with it!

Happy Cyber hunting!

The party dress...

The end of this year has been quite a curse and a blessing for me.  My New York trip was cancelled for a serious reason, and as devastating as it was, I am glad everything worked out for the best in the end.  The holiday season has also blessed me with lots of fun events to go to!  Two christmas parties (my own work and my bf's work), New Years Eve in downtown and a wedding in the beginning of the year!

As such, I've been planning my outfits carefully so as not to repeat and at the same time spend too much! lol..

This is my first dress, to be worn at my bf's work christmas party...

MAC: false lashes extreme black

I recently bought the False Lashes Mascara from MAC on a whim one day at the mall...

results?

Seattle Weekend Part 2

So this weekend my boyfriend and I went to Seattle for the long weekend once again.  It was only a month before that we'd gone but I needed to start on my xmas shopping and finding a dress for the back-to-back holiday office parties lined up in the beginning of December.

Unfortunately I was unable to accomplish the tasks I had set up for myself, but did find some amazing deals for what I call 'fall/winter essentials' !

Check out my mini haul after the jump...

Fall/Winter cuteness!

$6 Toque from Suzy shier...

No reason to look frumpy just because it's cold outside!

Leather: day to night

Faux Leather leggings...

From day to night, it gives an edgy look.


Leather and Lace
[picture on top] BEBE lace top | Urban Planet faux leather leggings | over the knee boots | Zara Camel jacket(not pictured) | nine west clutch

Sheer and Leather
[picture on the bottom]  Marciano sheer top | Urban Planet faux leather leggings | over the knee boots |  RW & Co. tweed jacket

VFW Spring/Summer 2011: Lauren Elaine swimwear

This afternoon my cousin and I checked out a show at Masik Studios...

check out the rest of the pics from the show!

Sound the Alarm!

I am a creature of habit, and as such I stick to what I know, what I'm comfortable with and what works.  It's hardly a motto for someone into fashion, because we all know that just as seasons change, so does fashion.

I do have the experimental side of me that likes to try new things once in awhile when I see something daring that I just have to try for myself.  Hence, the lipstick in la rouge.

I thought it would be fun to venture out of my comfort zone of nude, pinkish lips and try something vampy for fall.  It's the best season to...The darker colors always work best during these times.

I thought about buying MAC, but I didn't feel that it would be a good idea spending money on something I've never tried.  Of course I could've done a tester in-store but didn't have the time (I wasn't at the mall, I was at Walmart lol).  With no useable testers around, I decided to go for it and impulsively buy a red lipstick (I'm kidding, i've thought about it for awhile now).  I chose Rimmel Long lasting 25 hr lipstick (no really, that's what it said on the ad).

I decided to try it on when I got home, all excited that it's my first red lipstick since I used to play with my mom's back in the day.  I am glad that it worked out and I love it!  Check it out!