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Glitter Geek
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Lipglosses for a Lipgloss Snob, Part 2: Revlon Colorburst Lipgloss in Peony and Bordeaux.

Hi, my name is Arianne and I am a lipgloss snob. I shy away from goopy, sticky lips. I love the shine even though Mr. Glitter Geek says “it looks like you ate a greasy hamburger and didn’...

18 h ago

Lipstick Bandits: The One That Started The Obsession.

MAC Lipstick in Crosswires ($17.50) was one of the first to join my small lipstick army a couple of years ago. I truly believe it was my gateway drug to brighter, bolder lipstick (like OMG Impassione...

3 days ago 2 people like this

Are You Canada’s Best Beauty Talent? Rogers Media and L’Oréal Canada Want You!

Time’s a-ticking, people!  If you haven’t heard about the upcoming digital series, Canada’s Best Beauty Talent, you have 5 more days to enter the casting call until Sunday, February...

15 feb 12

Lipglosses for a Lipgloss Snob, Part 1: Giorgio Armani Gloss d’Armani in Pink 508 — Blush.

Hi, my name is Arianne and I am a lipgloss snob.  I hate goopy lips but love the shine, even though Mr. Glitter Geek says “it looks like you ate a greasy hamburger and didn’t wipe your mo...

12 feb 12

I’m Ready to Party with Candy Brights from YSL Spring Look 2012 Collection.

It was a late Sunday morning. I was still in my favourite pj’s (the blue one with the polar bears). It was during my last load of laundry when I thought, hey, I gotta put on some bright makeup....

30 jan 12

Watercolour Pastels Rule in Lise Watier Aquarella Spring 2012 Collection.

Pin it Lise Watier Aquarella Spring 2012 Collection Lise Watier Aquarella Spring 2012 Collection brings us sheer pastels and rosy shades to mirror the flowers blooming in the spring.  The limited edi...

28 jan 12

Welcome the Year of the Dragon with MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Complexion Starter Kit and Chanel Dragon Ro...

Pin it MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Complexion Starter Kit in #128 Almond We’ve all heard about the MAKE UP FOR EVER HD foundation from beauty junkies all over the world. It has made a permanent home in...

23 jan 12 2 people like this

Beauty Resolution: Step Up My Anti-Aging Skincare Regimen with KORRES (+ A Giveaway!).

Pin itI don’t make yearly resolutions, but I think beauty resolutions are important.  For every year that that comes and goes, and the farther away I get from age 20 (that’s 5 years now, ...

17 jan 12 1 person likes this

Have You Heard? You Can Appear In A MAKE UP FOR EVER Ad Through Their Open Casting Call.

Pin itA little PSA from snowy Friday the 13th in Toronto.  I have been testing out the new MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Complexion Starter Kit ($89 at Sephora), and I want to share this exciting opportunity f...

13 jan 12

Sneak Peek: YSL Spring Look 2012

Pin itThe best thing about being in the middle of winter is the launch of many Spring collections that are bursting with hope (of warm days ahead) and colour.  Here’s a look at some items from ...

11 jan 12

Big Hair is Only Minutes Away with GS Professional Dual Pro Iron.

How would you describe party hair? For someone who has straight, fine hair, my answer’s easy: big bouncy curly hair. For my birthday last month, naturally I curled my hair. I did it with my GS ...

10 jan 12

Everyday Makeup: A Recreation of Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2012 RTW Runway Look.

Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2012 RTW Fashion Week (Source: style.com) Something funny happens to me all the time: when it’s cold (like today, -15C / -26C with the wind), I like to do springtime ...

03 jan 12

May This Makeup Corner Be This Tidy Forever.

Hiatus, shmiatus.  So much for that.  I’m just so excited to show my makeup area. I have been in obsessive home organization mode lately that I thought I’d share my sorta complete set up ...

30 dec 11 1 person likes this

Lipstick Bandits Holiday Edition: We Do Sparkles. MOAR SPARKLEZ!

The Lipstick Bandits Holiday Edition is near and dear to my heart because I get to play with glitter. This time around we are layering products over a red lipstick to create a sparkly red lip. When w...

28 dec 11

Merry Christmas!

My 2011 Christmas Tree May your day be filled with love and joy with your family and friends this holiday season. Thank you for sharing another great year with me, sweet readers. I hope you got every...

25 dec 11

Best of Beauty: My Favourite Products of 2011.

Out of the many products that I tried this year, here are the 9 that have stolen my heart forever (in no particular order).  Links lead to the products’ corresponding reviews. Diorskin Nude Hea...

24 dec 11 1 person likes this

Starry Night Sky Nails Using Impress Press-On Manicure and China Glaze Tinsel Town.

I don’t do many nail posts on Glitter Geek, and I have my reasons: The eczema on my hands are awful. On really bad days they are all up in my finger tips. Nail polish removers are one of the ba...

23 dec 11

Beauty Is Pain: Marcelle Lux Eye Dust Review and Swatches.

Marcelle Lux Eye Dust ($11.95) loose pigments are gorgeous; there’s no doubt about that. However, opening the packaging of these delicious morsels of eyeshadows reminds me of the lyrics to a Bo...

14 dec 11

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday: I Love…

I love… … incredible student makeup at IMATS. So inspiring! … glitter and rainbows (Lit Cosmetics display at IMATS Toronto). … finding unique eyeshadow shades (Joe Fresh Eyesh...

08 dec 11

Ho! Ho! Ho! Look Who’s Playing Santa This Year: Big Holiday Giveaway!

Here’s a fun fact: because I have been busy putting together Holiday Gift Guide 2011, it has put me in a gift-giving mood. I have been so blessed this year and have worked with so many brands t...

01 dec 11 1 person likes this

Holiday Gift Guide 2011: Best in Face and Body Skincare Sets

For stuffing stockings to show you care Weleda Sea Buckthorn Hand Cream ($16) or Skin Food *($20). Winter is coming, and that usually means dry cracked skin. Weleda’s holiday offerings contain ...

30 nov 11

Holiday Gift Guide 2011: Best in Makeup and Nail Sets

For the budding artist or makeup junkie Smashbox Click You’re It Holiday Palette ($56).  With 15 eyeshadows, 5 cream eye liners, a lid primer and how-to guides, this is the ultimate colour pale...

28 nov 11 1 person likes this

When It Comes To Beauty Sampling, Topbox Thinks Outside The Box — Literally.

Confession time: I was getting kindasorta sick of reading about beauty sample boxes. Luxe Box and Glymm Box are now available in Canada, and there are many others in the US and the UK.  Every time on...

23 nov 11

Annabelle and Marcelle Beauty Premiere Party Rocks Toronto!

Last week, I went to the much anticipated Beauty Premiere party being hosted by two of my favourite Canadian brands: Annabelle and Marcelle.  The party was held at the uber swanky Thompson Hotel Roof...

21 nov 11

YSL Rouge Pur Couture Golden Lustre in 110 Fuchsia Symbole Has My Name Written All Over It + FOTD!

This is a YSL lipstick. Nice, right?  That iconic gold packaging is so breathtaking.  It’s pure luxury.  What could YSL possibly do to make this gorgeous tube of lipstick sexier in my eyes? Hel...

19 nov 11

IMATS Toronto 2011: Eras Interpreted with MAC Senior Artist Melissa Gibson.

One of the seminars I absolutely had to go to this year was presented by MAC Senior Artist Melissa Gibson.  I had the opportunity to attend one of MAC’s Master classes before (usually only avai...

17 nov 11 1 person likes this

Lipstick Bandits Strike Again: Fall Lipsticks We Crave.

If this is the first time you’re hearing about the Lipstick Bandits, this post should suffice for an introduction. After a lot of digging around our massive lipstick wardrobes, we present to yo...

14 nov 11

Around the Internetz: How To Get Organized and Look Cute While Doing It.

I’m back!!! Two weeks in Mexico were pure bliss. Because I am still getting my blogging mojo back, here are some ladies who definitely have it. See you with a real post soon! Source: Messy Wand...

10 nov 11

Swatches: L’Oreal Color Infallible Eyeshadows.

Right now I am in my hotel room in Mexico City after a busy afternoon checking out sights and sounds. It’s amazing how far our very little Spanish (and English-Spanish dictionary) is taking us....

23 oct 11 1 person likes this

IMATS Toronto 2011: Show Specials From Canadian Exhibitors!

I want to do something different this year for my IMATS pre-show coverage.  This is the third year I will be attending IMATS, I have become quite a bit of a veteran on what to look for, which booths ...

19 oct 11

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