Beauty: seeing purple

My friday night look -- curls with purple smokey eye..

TGIF: falsies do's and don'ts

Hello all, Happy Friday!

Is anyone as excited for the long weekend as I am? thank goodness for an extra stat day this year, Family day!
:-)  Hey, any excuse away from work is a good excuse to me! 

...i digress

So my weekdays are filled with quiet days at home or running errands for the week until the weekend comes when, once in awhile, they are filled with some fun times with friends.  During the weekends is when I am at my best for fashion and beauty since I have more time.  One thing i've recently got into is false lashes...

There's actually a story about that if you have the time to read after the jump!

Beauty: blue smokes

feelin blue...smokey eye that is.  

Just wanted to stray from my weekday warm browns smokey look.  Let me know if you want details on how i got the look! :-)

Beauty: date night makeup

Happy Monday!

My makeup for friday night during date night!

Last weekend was fun yet chill.  It started with date night, walking around robson on a chilly night and concluded with KFC lol.  Date night in is sometimes just as fun as heading out!  I still got myself all did even if we were just taking a stroll.  It doesn't hurt to get all dolled up for one night to make an effort!

 What's in my makeup bag?

Make-up: the vampy, vixen look

I am a big fan of Megan Fox, not so much her movies but her look--it's just so sexy without being overly in-your-face type of sexy.  She exudes the confidence of someone that knows their own sexual power and she exploits it in such a way that works so well for her.  I recently saw her armani ad and just fell inlove!

I loved the red lips look--also perfected by Dita Von Teese, another beauty idol of mine.

Christmas Party weekend!

This weekend was a crazy busy weekend filled with both mine and my boyfriend's work christmas parties.  The weekend started off with us rushing to get to River Rock Hotel & Casino, check in right away and then make sure that everything is set up at Tramonto Restaurant for the dinner.

Most everyone was late, and unfortunately my other boss didn't make it due to a personal reason, but all in all it was a great night and things went off without a hitch.  The field guys behaved themselves for the most part and we did our company name proud.

On Saturday, we went to my bf's work party at the Convention Centre downtown.  It was a little hard nursing a slight hangover from the night before but we made it on time to check in, relax and enjoy the room before rushing to get ready and getting down in time for the announcement to take our seats.  It was very different from my work christmas party as it was over 3000 people in attendance!  I had fun even if the headache didn't really go away.  The party was a success, and big enough that it included a football sized main area, and a small jazz lounge upstairs! lol.  It was an amazing night.

if you wanna see both my outfits and the rest of the pics...

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!

MAC: false lashes extreme black

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

results?

MAC: Hyperviolet paint pot

Those that know me well know that I love the purple hues when it comes to eyeshadows.  I wear alot of purple smokey eye variations for nights out because it compliments the brown eyes.

Imagine my suprise when MAC released their collection of Posh Paradise, and hello! Hyperviolet Paint pot is one of them!

Posh Paradise Collection - Paint Pot in Hyperviolet

It is mos def on the shopping list! I checked online and just my luck, it's sold out.

I can never stand to be without....

This little miracle in a bottle is like a substitute for my evian mineral spray.  When without, this is my other lifesaver...

Why is that so?

MAC: early holiday shopping!

Have you ordered yet?

This year I decided to get a head start on some of my holiday must-haves...

May I present...The Glitter & Ice Holiday collection!

Great things in small sizes!

I love minis....cupakes, sandwiches and even make-up!  They are small and compact, easy to bring everywhere and not so bulky!

Imagine my suprise when I happened to visit the MAC store (err--the make-up brand, not the computer brand lol) at metro and found that they came out with a range of essentials in mini travel sizes! love!

I love the Fix + , it subs for my Evian mineral spray when I'm at home, but when I'm out and about it's abit of a hassle to carry around.  the size of the regular bottle doesn't quite fit in my already heavy bag!  It's great to have travel sizes not just for travelling, but also when you want to have some essentials handy when you're out and can't spare any time to re-touch at home.

Another great thing about travel sizes is that if you want to try something but don't want to commit to a full bottle that's going to take forever to finish, you can always buy the travel size for a trial run.  I sometimes buy travel sizes just in case I want to change to a new product, then I don't feel guilty leaving a half empty bottle un-used.

Here are other products they've made travel sizes for....

 If you don't lather these products on and finish the regular sized bottles in one sitting, then like me, you should be able to survive at least three weeks or so with these size of bottles.

Feelin' great at 28!

I had a blast last weekend for my birthday!  All in all it was a great day and night!

It started in the afternoon by gallavanting with my cousin around robson on a sunny--but cold day! We had fun and bought our last minute stuff for that night.  Then I came home to a yummy dinner with the familia, bbq and of course, noodles--it's a must for long life as my parents like to say...then finally, off for some more fun at night with family and friends! loves!

The night started off with alot of waiting (epic fail on Icon promoters for that!) and but when we did get in, everyone quickly go into the party mode.  It also helped that they were playing good music for most of the night!  As soon as my feet and the rest of me defrosted, I was all up for a party!

It was a great night, having my bf, brother and cuz and the rest of the our friends to party with us!  There is nothing more fun that partying the night away with loved ones =)

Awesome night overall, came away buzzin' and had fun with loved ones.

My Outfit:
BEBE tube top
BCBG bandage skirt
BEBE black platform sandals

Aldo leaf necklace
Juicy Gold Bracelet
Aldo Black/Gold square earrings

Nine West Black clutch

My Make-up:

Eyes:

MAC Naked Pigment
MAC Parfait Amour e/s
MAC Indian Ink e/s
MAC Contrast e/s
MAC Carbon e/s
L'oreal Lineur Intense Carbon Black
Maybelline stiletto mascara
NYC eyebrow set
MAC eyebrow gel (clear)

Cheeks

MAC Cham Pale special reserve illuminating powder - rose ole
Nars Blush - Orgasm

Lips

MAC Cremesheen in Fashion Whim

Face:

Revlon New Complexion foundation in Tender Peach
nyc loose setting powder
MAC Concealer - NC30 (forgot which type)

Another year older, not quite wiser lol...to 2011! =)

Shopping like a postman...good times.

I felt like postman today...I went shopping with my cousin on Robson tonight intending to only go window shopping.  It literally changed weather multiple times--rain, hail and even a slushy snow, within the course of the night while we shopped.

Unexpectedly, I bought two shoes at BEBE.  I love them!

Also, today I used my new set of shadow refills from my second MAC Palette!

The hair was abit messy lol.

Face:
Revlon New Complexion foundation in Tender Peach
NYC Loose Setting powder
MAC concealer - NC30 (forgot which one)

Cheeks:
Nars Blush - Orgasm

Eyes:
MAC soft ochre paint pot
MAC silver ring e/s
MAC Moon's reflection e/s
MAC Deep Truth e/s
MAC Carbon e/s
NYC eyebrow set in brunette
MAC eyebrow gel - clear

Overall, a good night.  I had fun!

TGIF: Shopping, Cactus and Fortune = busy night!

Friday night, dinner at Cactus Club and then off to Fortune Sound Club for some fun with the boys =)

I am still obsessed with purples so I chose my purple shades for my fave purple smokey eye. It has been my ultimate go-to smokey eye lately.  Actually I've been alternating between browns and purples.

Eyes:

MAC Contrast e/s
MAC Parfait Amour e/s
MAC Indian Ink e/s
MAC Rice Paper e/s
MAC Naked Pigment (used w/ fix plus)
Lineur Intense in Carbon Black
Maybelline 'The Falsies' Volum'Express Mascara in Very Black

Face:
Too Faced Primed and Poreless
Revlon Photoready foundation in Natural Beige
MAC select cover-up in NC30
MUFE HD Powder

Cheeks:
Special Reserve highlight Powder in Rose Ole (Cham Pale collection)
Nars Orgasm blush

Lips:
Creemsheen Glass in Fashion Whim

My fave eyeshadow I have to say from my palette is 'Contrast'.  I sooo love that it's shimmery, not quite black but provides enough darkness to give me the smokey eye effect without the raccoon look...because no one wants a raccoon look!  There is a fine line between a nice smoked out look and just doing raccoon eyes--the 'high fashion' look where they smoke out the entire eye in black! scurry..

 

At Fortune sound club =) 

I always have fun on a friday night with my hun--whether it's dinner and staying in to watch a movie, or out at the club (which we don't do often! lol).  Quality time is fun! loves.

camel and smokey browns on a tuesday...love!

beats:: time of my life (dirty bit) - black eyed peas

OOTD:: pjs =)

fave fashion accessory of the day/moment:: my netbook count!?

I can't sleep...anxiety is getting the best of me.

Today was productive and not...I guess depending on what part of the day you're thinking of.

I was somewhat productive getting stuff done at work for the first half of the day, but the latter half was abit of the write-off since my lack of sleep ended up catching up with me...Then it was more of go, go, go when I proceeded to run errands at the mall with the parentals.  Very tiring I must say.

One important errand on the list--got my camel pants back! finally! lol I bought it two weeks before christmas and I only brought it in for alterations and got it back a month later! bah.   

Procrastination thy name is leen.

Lately I've been experimenting more with my palette and mixing the colors.  For years I've been obsessed with the perfect black smoked out look, but ever since I bought my Pro Palette (thanks MAC! lol) I've been more brave in the many reditions of the original black smokey look.

I must say I am lovin' my brown smokey eye look which I noticed that I've been sporting alot more lately.  I've recently purchased two more refills for the palette, one of which filled the last spot in my palette.

Eyes:
Soft Ochre paint pot (base/primer)
MAC Pigment in Naked
Romp e/s
Smut e/s
Carbon e/s
Lineur Intense Carbon Black e/l
Maybelline Volum' Express Falsies Mascara in Very Black ( I don't wear falsies lashes)
(NYC brow kit for the brows)

Cheeks:
Rose Ole Illuminating powder (cham pale collection)
Nars Orgasm blush

Face:
Revlon Photofinish foundation in Natural Beige
Select Cover-up concealer - NC30
Make-up forever HD Microfinish powder (transluscent)

Then the finale-spraying my limited edition Fix Plus with Lavender from the Cham Pale Collection to set the make-up (and freshen)

I am suuuupeeerr excited for february...and also happy that it's wednesday tomorrow....Happy Hump Day!

I am so ready to get over the first leg of the work week...getting over the hump, as they say!

Everyday Make-up Essentials

I find that my everyday beauty routine is simplified during the weekdays for work and only after hours and on the weekend do I get to be creative!  I have to say, being creative has been much easier lately with some beauty essentials from MAC Cosmetics that I've come to love!

My palette has been my absolute fave since I got it a year ago.

I've been using it for home as well as travel, and it has saved valuable toiletries space when I do take it with me for travel!  I barely buy eyeshadows in duos, trios or quads because all I have to do is buy refills for my palette and away I go!

I technically need 1 refill left to fill the space and I'm done with my first palette! I am thinking of buying another, but don't want to rush too much because buying too many will just end up being a waste of money if you don't use it all!

I love neutrals (as you can clearly see!) and the basis of smokey eyes, black and a dark, shimmery blue/purple almost midnight navy color.

Another essential I use in my daily makeup routine is the MAC Painpots.  It is the newer version of paints, cream shadows used for a base or primer even by itself it stands out!  It helps to prevent creasing and helps the eyeshadows pop.

I use 'Soft Ochre' and 'Rubenesque'

One more essential that I can think of (which by no means is the last) is my lip glosses.  I love nicely glossed lips for a night out--I mostly prefer nude to siren red on most nights.  I am always on the look out for the perfect nude lips to compliment a beautiful smokey eye.  Hence, my mini collection.

I've heard that smokey eye works best when it's the feature of the face, and everything else must not stand out to compete.  A bright red lip with a dark, smokey eye will  just make the look a hot mess, so the perfect nude lip (which by the way, more than one make-up artist has attested to) will compliment without taking away from the smokey eye.  I tend to agree.  It's a beautiful look when done right, not too overwhelming or crazy.

That's pretty much it for my make-up essentials for now...There's always more, I haven't even talked about my MAC Fix plus! lol but that's for next time! =)

My fave new lipgloss!

It's such a beautiful New Year's Eve day! It's a sign of good things to come I think! I am happy.

I recently bought a new lipgloss that I love--Cremesheen Glass in Fashion Whim (how appropriate for my blog!) from MAC.  I've been trying to find the perfect nude pout and this is one step closer! I tried to buy the 'Natural Look' Sephora Brand, and it was all out of stock! bleh.

I love the sheen (hence the name I guess!) and the colour as well.  I've been using it lately, even for Christmas Eve dinner.

I am still on the lookout for the perfect nude lipgloss though! 

Boxing Day madness!

My christmas eve dinner was not the greatest, but like all other family dinners, nothing is ever perfect.  There was fun and food to be had and we had our christmas greets as usual.  I was glad that my exchange gift was not a disappointment at all-considering I chose it lol.

Thanks "secret santa" lol...

I got the two out of three last empty spaces I needed to fill my whole palette =)  Mac pro palette refills in 'smut' and 'romp'.  I need one more!!



Anyways, today we braved the crowds and the fighting for parking spaces (think car-stalking) to shop our hearts out for the annual boxing day sales! =) This day is one of the only few times in the year that I will wake up early to shop!

Me in the morning, before changing =)

We shopped from 10:30am--scoring parking the instant we arrived--and going home at closing time.

While lining up at Zara, we thought we'd get some photo-op to make the time go by...We didn't really wait long so it wasn't so bad.  Lots of people at Zara--lots of markdowns but no crazy deals.


At bebe Metro...

Then after only one purchase, we thought we'd try our luck in downtown.  We figured that we'd have better luck on robson...

another photo-op!

and lunch at our annual lunch place for boxing day, A&W

At BCBG...

I love their skirts, and although normally fairly expensive, the boxing day sale of 50% made it all worth the trip!  I have wanted this skirt for a year now, and it was worth waiting for.

I also bought another dress at BEBE for a steal!

Another dress at French connection for a steal as well

Lastly--my beloved new coat (replacing the old cream coat--may you rest in peace) back at Zara metro: