Hello everyone,

I'm sure not too many people have noticed but I've been very turned off posting on blogger lately. There isn't a lot of content on here that cannot be found on my youtube channel and it feels a bit redundant to post it in both places, even if I go more in-dept about my videos on here. There is this little thing on youtube called a "down bar" where you can post all the information related to your video. It's a lot more accessible. Instead of making people crawl over to your blog to find out details about your video, they can read the "down bar" - et voila.

I do however, like linking my videos on here because it gives you all a little reminder that I'm still alive.

I will probably continue to post now and then, but I actually want to move my blog over to wordpress (blogpost is a bit frustrating). I'm also considering starting out with a fresh slate. I would like to make it more of an inspiration and style geared blog, and have just a little bit of makeup only when necessary.

My main goal will be to produce unique content on both my channel and new blog.

As soon as the quirks are fixed up and I have a clear vision of the content I will be posting on my "new and improved blog" etc... you will be informed! I promise, haha! Until then,... erm that's all you need to know.

If anyone has any suggestions on what they would like to see on my blog in the near future or if you have any thoughts/questions/feed back or anything - leave it in the comments below.


Thanks for the support and having read this, it means a lot to me.

x.o.x.o

Well, excuse me for my failed attempts of keeping my blog updated. It's been a rough month getting use to gloomy weather and the coming of fall.

Here's the last Stealing Style I recorded not too long ago, it was requested to me back in the summer. I hope this helps with office outfit ideas. I think a lot of people get stuck thinking you have to wear suits or button down shirts at work, but that simply is not the case if you are a woman.



Please stay toned for my 1000 Subscriber contest on my Youtube Channel.

Silly me, bought the same color twice. Wait, no I didn't. I bought Done Out in Deco months earlier when I couldn't find Do You Lilac it and had to settled for less. I much prefer the darker and richer of DYLI, needless to say I couldn't resist the temptation when I set eyes on it for the first time.

Should I further indulge myself and go get Parlez-Vous Opi?

I figured I would do one of these, although I haven't been in school for the passed year. Even though there were almost never any cute guys in any of my classes, I always felt the need to wear something on my face to go to school. Sometimes, you feel like you need to look good for yourself and not for others.

I find this look to be perfect for accentuating brown eyes. This look can also be worn at the office, work, or for everyday occasions.



Products used / worn:
OPI Parlez-vous Opi
Napoleon Perdis foundation
Physician's Formula powder foundation
NYX nude/taupe/dark brown pallette
NYX emerald city eyeliner pencil
Maybelline Moisture Extreme Lipstick in nude blush
Rimmel Volume Booster gloss in attract
CoverGirl Fantastic Lash water proof mascara

What are your makeup essentials for school?

x.o.x.o

Products I purchased were from Hiper Paiz, Mendels, and other local Beauty Shops in Tegucigalpa.

Batana Shampoo &Treatment (Spanish): bio productos naturales

A special thanks to Beautylish for the prize.

For info about Beautylish:
http://twitter.com/beautylish
http://blog.beautylish.com
http://www.beautylish.com

x.o.x.o

I didn't get a chance to post these before leaving on vacation, but since I took the time to take these - I figured i might as well. The first ones are from Fcuk Spring/Summer 2010, the final two are from Forever21.

Basically, I was shopping the sales rack there in July because there wasn't much in there for fall yet. Although I loved the fabric print and cut of the dress (minus the fact that it was too tight on the bust) - overall, it simply wasn't worth it. A lot of the time we see things we love, but the price isn't right. Fcuk is very pretentious with their pricing, especially when you are on a budget.


My oh my! Did this ever look cute on the hanger, but it gave major camel toe. Sometimes things that look great on the hanger look awful on, other times it's the other way around. Just goes to show, it's always better to try on before making rash decisions.


 Messing around in the fits at Forever21 is always so much fun. There's so much to choose from. I loved the tailoring at the back of this vest, but wasn't very sure what to think of the way the fabric fell on the body. I can't explain it, it just felt like the fabric was too stiff to drape in a flattering way.


Lastly, these maxi dresses. These things became my staple attire while I was in Honduras this August. Unfortunately, you get hit on way too much if you aren't dressed conservatively in Tegucigalpa. The black one is incredibly versatile and flattering. It is just the right cotton and spandex blend to hug the body, while still concealing some unflattering areas. The blue halter is stunning photos has a flattering neckline and back view.

What were your favorite Summer finds last season?

x.o.x.o

x.o.x.o

The lighting is off because I filmed at night, so I took pictures to show how vibrate the color turned up.

It's not the same as the Miu Miu f/w 2010 campaign, I don't have the same purple. I just felt inspired by the bright lilac color they used & did my own thing with it
- hit the 1 minute mark in http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeNifD...

Maybelling eye studio legendary lilac
Revlon colorstay lavendar meadow
MAC stars & rockets / bisque / jest
Rimmel nude delight lipstick / east end snob vinyl gloss
Urban Decay 24/7 zero / lust

Brushes:
Exclusive Elegant crease brush
MAC 217, 219, 224, 227 se, 239

Music: Lies by George Ellinas on ccmixter

Denim : forever21 - denim jacket / h&m - denim shirt
Tops : zara - white tank / vintage - silk pj top / urban outfit - crotchet strapless tunic / american apparel - forest green body suit
Bottoms : mango - whiten denim shorts / zara - black leggings
Dresses & Romper : both mango / h&m - romper
Accessories : forever 21 necklace & belt
Footwear : le chateau - platform sandals / bamboo - cuff sandals / jeffrey campbell - mary rok

x.o.x.o ;)

 thanks for watching ;)x.o.x.o.

Needless to say this was requested and a couple of people on youtube asked me to include rompers, high waisted shorts and pants. I couldn't figure out a creative title for this.

I don't own more than one romper or more than one pair of high waisted shorts yet. I have really cut down on shopping this year, believe it or not. I'm really bad at containing myself. I use to work in retail and that's what sparked my interest in fashion. Actually, I've always been interested in fashion but I never dressed the part until I started working.

Enough ramble and on to the video.



Outfit 1:
high waisted gingham shorts, silk top $17, black ring $5 - forever21
platforms - betsey johnson
scarf - h&m
purse $14 - ardene
vintage silver bracelet
over-sized faux pearl earrings

Outfit 2:
romper $13, wooden bracelets - h&m
elastic belt, black ring $6 - forever21
sandals - dolce vita
vintage purse

outfit 3:
t-shirt dress in large $6 - h&m
acid jeans - mango
sandals - zara
assorted silver jewelery

outfit 4:
high waisted jeans - mango
crop top - gap
bracelets - le chateau & h&m
sandals - le chateau
ring $6 - forever21
purse - from Honduras

outfit 5:
jeggings $18, over-sized t-shirt $15 - h&m
boots $180 usd - jeffrey campbell
purse - ardene
earrings - h&m
assorted silver jewelery

music ccmixter - Sky Crashing Feat. Amelia June by George Ellinas

tell me what you think ;)
x.o.x.o

I'm a bit late but here it is anyhow.

Maybelline Natural Smokes Quad
MAC's Jest for the inner corner
Rimmel moisture renew lipstick in Nude Delight
Rimmel vinyl in East End Snob
L'oreal passport to paradise collection Waters Edge and Ocean Breeze Nail Polish
Nicole by Opi Hint of Mint (disappointment)
Eco tools blush brush
Castor Oil

Thanks for watching,

x.o.x.o

This natural looking do is practical for everyday or an evening out without looking over done. You can easily build on this look by clipping hair back with bobby pins or some boho braids.

All Products:
got2b Guardian Angel
got2b After Hours 24 Hour Laminating Shine
Biosilk Silk Therapy
Infinity Conair curling iron

Music: The Sweetest Sin by Loveshadow on ccmixter

Enjoy,
x.o.x.o

Tell me if you have a request! I would love to make themed Style videos like this on a weekly basis. I'll do the best that I can, I've got a vast closet but it's not endless (too bad).

I got skimpy with accessories and layers just because it's getting so hot that you don't want to over do it for every day wear.

1: Zara Maxi / Nine West Gladiators

2: Boodwar Dress / Le Chateau Platforms

3: Mango Tube Dress / Bamboo bolted ankle strapped sandals/ H&M & F21 accessories

4: F21 dress worn as a skirt $15 / Tank $7 / & belt / Zara low wedges

5: Zara skirt $16 / H&M oversized tank $7 / Mango belt / Jeffrey Campbell Mary Roks $124 USD

I feel bad for not being able to do outfit posts these days. Believe it or not, making outfit clips like this have been more rewarding and easier than posting pictures on chictopia or lookbook lately. I can think up a few outfits a night without having to worry that the lighting is wrong (living in a semi-basement facing north doesn't help). Not to mention, video is a lot more forgiving then still photographs.

x.o.x.o. <3

I figured this would be more interesting than a conventional haul, what do you think? Some of these items have been hauled within the last couple of months, however most of it is just old stuff from my closet.

outfit 1
Cotton skirt - Zara $11 (purchased recently)
Waist-ed belt - Zara
Silk blouse - Mango
Shoes - Nine West
Purse - Marc by Marc Jacobs

outfit 2
Gingham blazer - Forever21 15 (on sale)
Long floral tank - H&M  $7 (recent, tucked in)
Long tube dress worn as a skirt - American apparel $33 (available)
Purse - ardene $13
Suede heels - Betsey Johnson

outfit 3
tank - Forever21  $5
Silver earrings - H&M $8
Silk maxi skirt - thrifted
Belt - Urban Outfitter
Thong booties - Dolce Vita
Suede purse - Urban Outfitter "ecouté"

outfit 4
Crochet dress - H&M
Long floral tank - H&M (worn underneath dress, same as outfit 2)
Purse - Old Navy
Shoes -Topshop "office"

outfit 5
Leggings - Zara $20
Vest - Thrifted
Top in XL - Gap sleepwear
Purse - Mother's
Wedges - BCBG from Marshalls, only $9 USD!!!

Hope you like ;)

OK! So ... for a long time I swore off Steve Madden and Aldo shoes because they were just not making it happen any more. They had a dry spell where all their shoes were hard, uncomfortable and cheap knock offs of everything designer. Don't get me wrong, they are still the kings of knock offs.

For a long time, Zara footwear kicked Aldo and Steve Maddens out of the game, but now, I'm not so sure they are far behind any more. Steve Madden has definitely upped their game and their  prices are comparable to Jeffrey Campbell.

NYX jumbo pencil in yogurt
Mac humid, satin taupe & bisque / Urban Decay baked e/s
Urban Decay 24/7 in zero
Nars organism
Rimmel airy farie

attire:
denim button down & animal print dress - H&M
necklace & tiger ring - Forever21
small rings - vintage
bracelet - Banana Republic
wedges - Jeffrey Campbell

eyes:
base - NYX jumbo stick in yogurt
lid - satin taupe by Mac applied with 239
crease - nocturnelle by Mac applied with 239 blended with 224
inner corner & lower lashline- sketch by Mac applied with 219
highlight & brow bone - ricepaper & bisque by Mac applied with 227se
mascara - L'oreal Carbon

lips:
lipstick - Rimmel lasting finish in Paradise 050
gloss - Rimmel vinyl gloss in Smitten 113

face:
Orgasm by Nars applied with 129se
Neopoleon Perdis liquid foundation applied with 109
Physician's Formula light bronzer applied with Sparesource face brush

Thanks for watching <3

I've been looking for this stuff like crazy since I've seen in plastered all over youtube. So many beauty guru's are showing off NYX products and making comparisons to Mac got me itching NYX! My only problem was that I couldn't find it anywhere. Sure, cherryculture.com has it all (including probably the worst swatches in the history of the internet) but I didn't feel like ordering online, paying shipping and all that jazz.

If you live in Montreal and are looking for these babies go to the Brunet close to the Attwater Market. I'm never usually there, but I decided to scroll through their make up aisle and there it was out of nowhere. The section is relatively small. The first things that caught my eye were their jumbo pencils, eye shadow trios and brushes. Sadly, I did not find NYX professional brushes, only the black handled ones.

I had to contain myself because I might be heading to New York and I'll sure as hell find everything cheaper there.

Jumbo Pencils retail for $4.85 CAD - cherry culture sells them for $3.00 to $4.00 USD
Trios $9.95 CAD - cherry culture " $5.50 to $8.00 USD

The last time I checked the exchange rate... honestly, way to rape us. Not to mention our tax is psycho *at a loss for words*...

NYX Trio in Rock and Roll
NYX Jumbo Pencils in Black Bean, Milk & Yogurt

Anyway, here are pictures/swatches/comparisons..:

We are looking at some striking similarities between this quad and 2 MAC pans. The biggest difference is pigmentation! The colors are a tad off, but not by much. Ricepaper is more golden than the lightest color in this trio, so is Satin Taupe. The color which resembles Satin Taupe is comparable in terms of pigmentation, however it comes off a tad more gray.

I'm looking for a charcoal color from Mac which is most similar to the darkest in this trio. Any suggestions? And does anyone know where else in Montreal to find NYX?

My collection is very small! Just goes to show you don't need much of it to survive. I'm trying to confine my makeup collection to this one plastic drawer box. I'm not a professional or anything, so I don't think it is necessary to hoard cosmetics the way I hoard clothes.

Related posts:
My MAC Pallet & Some Brushes
Rimmel Lip Glosses & Lipsticks
Drugstore & Mac Cosmetics Collective Haul 

xoxo

It's just my room tour that was requested.



Things:
Ikea - Bed frame, night table, curtains, transparent shoe bin
Winners - jewelery box, quilt, sheets, craft storage box
Brault Matineau - there stuff is yucky, except my dresser!!
Urban Outfitter - lamp, necklace & owl bracelet rack, glass bunny
Walmart - plastic container used for cosmetics, white cover rolling under bed storage bin

That's it, <3 xoxo

Moisture Renew Lipsticks:
Nude Delight 700 - more opaque coverage, matte and better worn on exfoliated lips as a base under gloss. this color acts as a concealer for more pigment lips.
Vintage Pink 180 - a pretty dirty pink with some mauve in it, glides on very smooth... very pretty for everyday or smokey eyed evenings.

Lasting Finish Intense Wear Lipstick:
Paradise 050 - surprised people haven't raved about this color much, a very gorgeous bronzey pink which is perfect for tanned skin.
Airy Fairy 070 - raved about like crazy on youtube, it is said to be a Mac Viva Glam V or Fabby dupe. It's a creamy pink-beige, hard to describe. It's very wearable for everyday.

Vinyl Glosses:
Smitten 113 - a coral pink, no sparkles, turns up like a sheen and not completely opaque
Sunrise 199 - pink-orange with gold sparkles, it's like a less pigmented Mac Sublime Shine Dazzle Glass.

I wore this for my mom's birthday. I have to say, I am still terrible at winging liquid liner. This took forever, but I guess it's a start. In terms of eye shadow I used very subtly browns and taupe from a couple of maybelline quads. The eyeliner is L'oreal lineur intense. I used Nars orgasm blush and NYC bronzer for contour, but it doesn't show. I haven't been wearing much lipstick these days because of accutane, so I'm wearing Burt's Bees pomegranate lip balm, which is my ultimate favorite.

If you are looking for an alternative to the utterly popular Lilac Dream by Models Own or Lilac Polish by Eyeko, then I would have to suggest either Done out in Deco or Do you Lilac it by OPI.

The reason I opted for OPI was because since I live in Canada, it's simply more accessible. Shipping is very expensive when you live in Canada, ridiculous expensive. I really wanted to purchase the Models Own Lilac Dream, however it's about 10 euros for shipping and you must spend at least 30 euros to have international shipping. Spending 40 euros just to get one nail polish just didn't make sense.

I still want to get Do you Lilac it, as it is much less gray than Done out in Deco. On the bright side, this color is very multifunctional. Lilac is very in this season and it is also wearable for all seasons. It's also subtle, which I think is overlooked.

Hope you like ;) xoxo

Oh I love this denim shirt, it's so comfortable and laid back. I've already featured it in a previous messing in the fits post. The t-shirt and coral shorts are both from Gap, which were from a summer or more ago. The t-shirt actually has embroidered flowers on it, but that didn't show up. I got these turquoise sandals from Topshop on a trip to New York last summer and didn't wear them too much. They are not very comfortable. However, I feel in love with the the detail in the front and they can be effortlessly dressed up or down. Oh and that Marc by Marc Jacobs purse was a Christmas gift from my beloved.

I would have taken pictures outside, but lately, I haven't had anyone to do me the favor. I'm also in a rut because my laptop charger is broken. This truly feels like a dry spell! My mother's desktop doesn't have photoshop or the video editing program that I use for youtube. I guess I will have to make due.

Pandemonium Pink - OPI Hong Kong collection spring/summer 2010

Much to my surprise, I'm loving this color a lot more than I thought I would. I was dead set on my favorite being Lucky Lucky Lavender from the same collection, but I'm not so sure any more.





























I think that if I purchase another color from this collection, it would have to be Hot & Spicy. Nothing else really caught my eye. I have "jade is the new black" and I feel like it should have been lighter, like a real Chinese jade... but I was drawn to the color more than it's name.

I've had my eye on Lilac Dream by Models Own, but needless to say that isn't available in Canada and I don't want to order online. Does anyone know of a possible dupe? I have St. Lucia Lilac by Essie and it's not bright or dark enough to compare. I think I might go for "done out in deco" or "do you lilac it" instead.

Omg *drool* Alexander Wang's Edita, where have you been all of my life?

You too Rebbecca Minkoff's Heartbeat Bag!!


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