Gen Beauty Toronto 2016

The other weekend I got to spend two days hanging out with some awesome people and be surrounded by beauty. From decor to makeup to people, there was some sort of beauty in every direction. That was Generation Beauty by Ipsy.

GenBeauty brings together people and brands who all share the love of beauty all under one roof. Of course, you have to pay and wait in long lines, but the swag bag at the end of it all is well worth it (total at the bottom!)

My fav brushes: Sigma

Whether you're a professional makeup artist or just a at-home makeup enthusiast, you're only as good as your brush.Not only do you need the right brush for the right job, but the quality of the brush makes a huge difference as well.

Alphabet Nails: Engaged!

Guess what everyone!???

Joe Fresh Beauty: Review

Joe Fresh is a name many Canadians have been familiar with for several years. It's found in quite a few grocery stores under the Loblaws umbrella. Affordable and nice clothing for men, women and children are what the brand is known for. So when a friend asked me about their cosmetic line, I was taken by surprise. Conversation went as follows (we were in a mall, btw):

Alphabet Nails: Don't be Shy!

I find the name of this colour a little ironic since it's completely out of my comfort zone and I felt shy about wearing it.

Alphabet Nails: Cyantific Method

This week's letter, C, is a beautiful cyan blue from Wet n Wild.

Cyantific Method is fully opaque in two thin-medium coats or just on medium-thick coat. I love the brush on the Wet n Wild 1 Step Wonder Gel nail polishes. It's a wider brush, which makes it easier to fill your entire nail without going leaving behind streaks.

Mother's Day Gift Guide

Through thick or thin, mom's been there for us. Whether it's your biological mother, step mom, adoptive mother or another woman in your life that's been a mom-like figure to you, Mother's Day is the time of year where we show our appreciation for all the crap we've put them through. You may not have realized it then, but ask her about it; she'll tell you about your attitude problem when you hit puberty or the stress you you caused her when you didn't leave notes saying where you were going or when you were going to be back.

Need a little inspiration and gift ideas?  Take a look.

Alphabet Nails: Butterfly Queen

For this week's Alphabet Nails, I bring you Butterfly Queen by CND Vinylux

One thing I love about Summer, is watching the butterflies flutter by you, stopping on a branch or flower. It was great as a kid, running around in the bush behind my parents' place, chasing the monarchs.

Wet n Wild Studio Eyeshadow Palette QuartzCenter Swatch + Review

Wet n Wild has released two palettes this Spring/Summer (Ok, more like re-packaged, re-named and re-released {these were originally from the Fergie line}, but first time to Canada!). The first I showed you was Wet n Wild Studio Eyeshadow Palette: Coming in Latte, today is QuartzCenter

Alphatbet Nails: A is for Abstract

 The other week, a fellow blogger mentioned that she had seen this cool idea and was going to start it herself as well. Talks started, and next thing you know, there's a couple of us taking part in this!

Alphabet Nails!

Wet n Wild Studio Eyeshadow Palette Coming in Latte: Swatch + Review

Today I bring you some swatches from the Wet n Wild Studio Eyeshadow Palette: Coming in Latte.

The 10 eyeshadows, a mix of matte, shimmer and glitter, are housed in a plastic casing with a clear window in the front for easy viewing.There is also a double-ended synthetic brush. While not my favourite, the brush comes in handy if you grab the palette on the go without any brushes.

Matte Lips Must Have: NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream

Matte lips are all the rage right now. They look great while staying in place. Who can ask for more?

Most of us.

Kat Von D Chrysalis Palette: Swatch + Review

Kat Von D eyeshadows are some of my faves. The texture, colours and pigment is amazing, and the same goes for this Kat Von D Chrysalis palette. Review, swatches and a look below.

Mani Monday: Where is spring

Excuse me Mother Nature, did you not notice the date on the calendar?  It's spring! Time to give us that nice weather we've been so patiently waiting for...

That was the inspiration for today's manicure...

essence XXXL Longlasting Lipgloss: Swatches + Review

I remember being a kid and picking up lipglosses from the dollar store. They were the fruity rollerball ones. Ah man, had quite the collection back then. Even today, I have quite the collection of lipglosses, but a little more grown-up.