Swatches: Purples and MAC Patisserie.

From L to R: GOSH Funky Violet Velvet Touch Eye Liner, Urban Decay Freakshow Eyeshadow (no base), Urban Decay Freakshow Eyeshadow (over Too Faced Primer Insurance)

Ladies, I kid you not: Urban Decay Freakshow is crack in makeup form. Seriously! We will totally have a long lasting relationship together.

Side-by-Side Lip Swatches of MAC Lipstick in Patisserie

For FB. The colour is sheer, but so pretty for everyday.

MAC Patisserie

Bare lips / MAC Patisserie

No More Gym Membership.

I'm trading in my gym membership for this:

Bring it, Jillian!

I'm afraid to say that I'm not in my best shape these days. If you don't watch The Biggest Loser on TV, then you must know that Jillian is the mean trainer. She is just soooo mean. And a good kick in the butt is what I really need these days.

My Fitness Goals

When it comes to fitness goals, of course it's easy to say "I want to look hot" but this is honestly my main priorities:

1. To have a higher energy level. I'm such a sloth these days. All I do is sleep.
   
2. To lose my belly pooch and thunder thighs. No further comments.
   
3. To have better cardio endurance. Snowboarding season coming up, and I better be ready for the slopes!

Does anyone else have a fitness routine that they stand by? Curious minds want to know!

What is Love?

Aww. <3

Majorly Crushing on this Coat...

Kimchi Blue Ice Skater Coat, from Urban Outfitters

I wonder if they have it in my Urban Outfitters down the street...

Confessions: Purchasing on a Makeup Ban.

So as my previous post stated, my No Makeup Buying Period is over early. I do think it helped me fend off a lot of temptation, making me re-think about whether I should purchase a product or not.

Because I've been a terrible promise keeper, I might as well tell you guys what I got! Yay!

1. MAC "All That Glitters" and MAC "Soft Brown" Eyeshadows. These two are great basics. I find that I'm getting more attracted to neutrals these days.
   
2. Ardell "Wispies" Strip Lashes. Gorgeous volume and length that doesn't look drag queeny.
   
   
   
3. Ardell Duralash Naturals Individual Lashes. I'm still a little shaky with putting this on, so I need more practice. It looks stunning though once they are on correctly.
   
   
   
4. MAC Lipstick in "Patisserie". My everyday creamy pink lipstick.
   
   
   
5. Sephora by OPI in "Worth My Weight". Two words: glitter fiesta!
   
   
   
6. Revlon Colorstay Liquid Liner. I'm going to give liquid liner another go, since the previous ones I've tried are terrible. This one is very easy to use.
   
   
   
7. Smashbox WISH For The Perfect Pout Lipgloss Set. Six glosses: 2 full size and 4 "fun size" as I like to call them. I love them. :)
   
   
   

Savings for IMATS Toronto 2009

On a different note, the main reason for my No Makeup Buying Period was to save up for IMATS Toronto on November 22. And I have savings! So much that I might only be using half of it. We'll see how much I get tempted.

Overall, I think the No Makeup Buying Period was a semi-success. I know I probably would have gotten so much more if I wasn't thinking about it.

Make-up Ban Over Early.

That's it. I'm done. Wasn't that successful anyway.

Details to come later.

(Sent from my iPhone)

October is Happy Month.

I'm sad that October is now over. I love the crisp air, the fallen orange leaves, the cool rainy nights. Aaaand of course a couple other things...

Our Fifth Anniversary at Niagara Falls

Amazing view, food, and the best company in the entire universe.

No wonder celebrities stand like this in pictures. I look skinnier. :)

The Horseshoe Falls in the background. And my love, of course. :)

The other falls.

Halloweeny

For the first time ever, a Halloween party. It's pretty fun dressing up. I made the bacon and egg costume myself on Halloween morning.

Things I would Buy if I wasn't on a Makeup Ban.

Sephora Favourites Glitz & Glam Shimmer and Shine Deluxe Sampler, $49

Shining, shimmering, splendid. Bonus points if you know where that's from. I played with these in Sephora and they are gorgeous!

Urban Decay 24/7 Super Stash, $43

After trying out last year's holiday offerings, Urban Decay has released some new colours this time around. I can't wait to get my hands on these. I personally am in love with "El Dorado" and "Rockstar."

Dolce & Gabbana The One Gift Set, $102.87

Confession time: I've asked for perfume samples of The One a few times (like, 3) already. The set makes it such a sweet deal.

On a side note, has anyone else smelled the Dolce & Gabbana Rose the One? It just doesn't smell good on me, yuck!

Total

Which brings my hypothetical shopping cart total to: CAD$194.87.

Popping my Spa Virginity: Pure + Simple Spa

Fact: I've never been to a spa.

Today I took advantage of an event called Beautylicious, where the beauty obsessed can try out salon and spa services in the fabulous* Bloor-Yorkville area for a discounted price.

I went to Pure + Simple Spa on 27 Bellair Street. I tried out one of their most popular facials called Urban Renewal Facial, $75 (regular price $99).

Even though I've never had a facial before, I can tell you why this was an incredible facial. First, you get a face massage. Who knew that could feel so good? Also included is a upper back and neck, hand, foot, and scalp massage. That's a whole lotta massage for a service that's called a facial! And it felt amaaaaazing.

I won't be able to tell the benefits of the facial until the next couple of days, and I'll be sure to give an update. The extractions -- which BTW, hurt more than I expected -- gave me some redness on the nose and chin area, but they did warn me about it and I said go ahead. I hope I see some improvements on these pores!

If you're in the Toronto area, be sure to check it out! Beautylicious runs from October 28 to November 7.

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* fabulous = expensive.

Shopping my Makeup Drawer: Quo 3 in 1 Brow Pencil

If you don't already know this, I am a big advocate for well-kept brows.

Dear Mila Kunis,

Thought you'd like to know that my boyfriend is not the only one who has a crush on you. And I'll be forever *jealous* of your perfect arches.

Arianne

For brows that stay where I set them this morning, my number one choice is, and you're going to love me for it, Quo 3 in 1 Brow Pencil. Yay for great drugstore buys!!! It goes for about $11.

I've gone through a couple of these already, and there's good reasons why I like it so much.

• It is super convenient. It comes with your brow colour, wax, and a brush. Although I still like spoolies that I steal borrow from Sephora.
  
• It stays on like a champ. No melting or disappearing acts here, and my brows do get sweaty sometimes. Don't judge me, I have bangs!
  
• Great for busy and lazy ladies. It goes on smooth and pigmented enough to disguise unruly brows. Because you don't always have time to sit and tweeze, right?

It comes in light, medium and dark. I like to use light; it balances well with my tanned complexion and dark hair. Love this! Rating: A+++++

But Stay Away from This!

CoverGirl Brow & Eye Makers: because it's not a good deal if you have to throw a pencil and a half into the trash. You have been warned.