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Currently Lusting

I've been really dreaming of the items I mentioned below. Like harsh, reoccurring, wake up sweating dreams about needing these things in my life. Am I the only one that gets those sort dreams?...

Oct 8, 2012 Like

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Wonder: A Book Review

I don't normally do book reviews on this blog and I've been contemplating a lot on taking my blog in another direction. No, that doesn't mean that I am going to stop doing makeup related posts; I,...

Oct 8, 2012 Like

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September Beauty Wrap Up

September has come and gone and now it is time for a new month; a new month of more homework, more reading and more studying. I didn't post a lot in the month but I did have some exciting things...

Oct 7, 2012 Like

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Book Feature: Middle Grade Fiction

I really enjoy reading books, probably more than the average. I think, in some ways, I enjoy it more than I enjoy makeup and fashion. Books provide for me what nothing else can; an escape from...

Sep 29, 2012 Like

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As you all probably know, I had the fortunate opportunity to attend the Givenchy Bloggers event some few days ago, and as a bit of a surprise, us ladies got a chance to try out some of the products...

Sep 28, 2012 Like

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Tom Ford Black Orchid Lipstick

After the Givenchy Bloggers Event on friday, I wondered into the Holts Renfrew across the street to check out some of the more high end cosmetics that I don't usually get a chance to see very...

Sep 24, 2012 Like

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Givenchy Bloggers Event

I was invited to attend a fantastic event last friday that had me giddy with excitement all week. I never had much of an opportunity to attend very many bloggers events, so to be invited to one of...

Sep 23, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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Hourglass Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipstick Swatches

ICON; EMPRESS; ROSE; CANVAS I adore my liquid lipsticks. They have a matte finish, a creamy, non-drying texture and are very easy to apply. Hourglass is a cosmetic range I have not truly ventured...

Sep 19, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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theBalm Betty-Lou Manizer Bronzer

I was turned onto theBalm's Betty-Lou Manizer by the lovely Ebrushka in her post here and was convinced that this product was needed in my life. She is a lot more lighter than I am, and in her...

Aug 7, 2012 Like

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Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow

Well, isn't that just a mouthful! Benefit's new "Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow Brightening Makeup" has got everyone talking. This new foundation released by benefit supposedly contains vitamins c and e...

Aug 3, 2012 Like

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Deborah Lippmann Ray of Light

After picking up the new Chanel Illusion Dombre eyeshadow, I stopped by the Deborah Lippmann counter to take a look at the nail polishes. Just recently released a new line of shades, I spotted this...

Jul 10, 2012 Like

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Chanel Illusion D'Ombre in Vision

Let us take a moment to look at how gorgeous this new chanel illusion dombre colour in vision. I have been a fan of the illusion dombres ever since I picked up my first one a few months ago. The...

Jul 9, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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Mac Heavenly Creature Haul & Swatches

I cant really express to you guys how excited I was for this collection ad in truth, I havent been this ecstatic about a Mac release in a long time. However, I think eighty percent of the appeal...

Jun 30, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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Clinique Chubby Sticks, Perfect for Summer

Usually in my everyday makeup routine I tend to neglect my lips. No matter how expansive my collection of lipsticks and lip glosses is, they dont usually tend to get as much love as my other...

Jun 22, 2012 Like

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The Mascara Conundrum

I would say todays post is slightly different in topic to the usual stuff. Mostly, I write reviews, present swatches and other beauty topics that are more specific and detailed. Never do I talk...

Jun 18, 2012 Like

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Lorac Wild for TANtalizer

I recently picked up the new summer Lorac kit from Sephora on a whim, simply because I did not own anything from the brand. I am very much a neutrals person especially of the bronze variety, so...

Jun 18, 2012 Like

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Transit of Venus on my Birthday

The lovely boyfriend took me downtown on my birthday to experience a few of my favourite places. I absolutely adore downtown Toronto and have always considered living there. Downtown is only twenty...

Jun 6, 2012 Like

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May 2012 GlossyBox Canada

Another Glossybox this month! I wasnt able to get last months glossy box so I was a little sad and anxious about getting this months box. I had a really great experience with the March one, so this...

Jun 5, 2012 Like

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Finally, a book post.

I dont feature very many book type posts in this blog, which ironic because this is supposed to be a "beauty and book" blog haha. But, today I will! I picked up four books this past week, all of...

May 20, 2012 Like

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Mac Hey, Sailor! Blush in Fleet Fast

Hi guys! Ive been gone for a little bit because Ive been doing some pretty random stuff. My aunt wanted my help painting her house and it turned into a full on interior design project that...

May 20, 2012 Like

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Laura Mercier Full Blown Volume Mascara

On one of my trips to Sephora the other, I decided to look into a new mascara since my favourite Makeup Forever Smokey lash had dried out. Why am I looking for a new mascara if Smokey Lash is my...

May 4, 2012 Like

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Nars Liberte Blush

I always get super excited when Nars releases a new blush in a collection. However, these past few blushes were a touch disappointing because they werent as wearable as Id like them to be. But the...

May 3, 2012 Like

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Some Essie & Nail of the Week

I recently picked up a few new Essie polishes during a promotion and settled on some very nice pastel hues. Even though I have darker skin, I still love the way pale hues look. They just seem so...

Apr 27, 2012 Like

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Josie Maran Argan Oil for Oily Skin

Now, I am not exactly sure what the natural properties of Argan oil really consist of but I am aware that what ever its doing is making people all over crazy about it. Argan oil has been the...

Apr 25, 2012 Like

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Instagram Week 01

TORONTO | WHOLE PIES | DORRA AFTER HER BIRTHDAY GROOMINGI love the idea of showing you guys what Ive been up to this past week. I have been enjoying my days off from school since my exams are...

Apr 23, 2012 Like

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Oh La La Lush

I havent been to Lush in a very long time, ever since the store near me closed down. When the boyfriend and I decided to go to a mall that was pretty far from us we stumbled upon a Lush store. I...

Apr 22, 2012 Like

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Estee Lauder Invisible Fluid Makeup Review

I dont own anything from Estee Lauder, but so many people were talking about their new foundation, the Invisible Fluid Makeup, and it definitely peeked my interest. I was especially interested when...

Apr 20, 2012 Like

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When you have to make do...

SWEATER, ZARA; SKIRT, AMERICAN APPARELThis is the only place that I can take a picture of my outfit and I can never actually get a good shot of my shoes. Also, the usual background is just so ugly...

Apr 14, 2012 Like

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Things I bought...

EVERYTHING - CHUNKY LAVENDER HEELZARA BASIC SANDAL (NEED IN BLACK AS WELL!)ESTEE LAUDER INVISIBLE FLUID MAKEUP IN 4WN1 - REVIEW COMING SOONMAKEUP FOREVER SUPER MATTE LOOSE POWDER IN 52; FULL COVER...

Apr 14, 2012 Like

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Currently Lusting

Wonder: A Book Review

September Beauty Wrap Up

Book Feature: Middle Grade Fiction

Givenchy Healthy Glow Powder

Tom Ford Black Orchid Lipstick

Givenchy Bloggers Event

Hourglass Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipstick Swatches

theBalm Betty-Lou Manizer Bronzer

Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow

Deborah Lippmann Ray of Light

Chanel Illusion D'Ombre in Vision

Mac Heavenly Creature Haul & Swatches

Clinique Chubby Sticks, Perfect for Summer

The Mascara Conundrum

Lorac Wild for TANtalizer

Transit of Venus on my Birthday

May 2012 GlossyBox Canada

Finally, a book post.

Mac Hey, Sailor! Blush in Fleet Fast

Laura Mercier Full Blown Volume Mascara

Nars Liberte Blush

Some Essie & Nail of the Week

Josie Maran Argan Oil for Oily Skin

Instagram Week 01

Oh La La Lush

Estee Lauder Invisible Fluid Makeup Review

When you have to make do...

Things I bought...

Mac In Extra Dimension, Tres Cheek, Reel Sexy

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