Crazy Weather

Yesterday it was 27 degrees celcius...beautiful weather ....BUT then all of a sudden it went all bipolar on us Torontonians and started to rain like crazy, and the winds were nuts....ripped a bunch of trees right out of the ground in my area! Well this morning it was still raining so I decided to wear my MJ boots (the little sticker is already ripping off.:(...would not buy them again..) ... In terms of today...you know....the morning coffee Sunday ritual with the mama ... then we passed by the glorious wal-mart (YES....I love Walmart) where I bought some cuticle cream to see if I can fix up my horrible bitten up fingers ...and some loreal makeup remover....then its back to studying...just one exam left to go (physiology)!! So exciting because I have so many things coming up with my university grad, birthday, my bfs birthday, friend's wedding, anniversary with le bf, and a little trip we are going on for the Victoria day long weekend ... all coming up in about a month! I should be posting a lot more frequently too..because the pressures of school will no longer be upon me ....at least for a little while :P

Jacket: F21
Shirt: F21
Tights: HM
Shorts: Zara on sale for about $10!
Boots: MJ...would not recommend them anymore- they are falling apart :(
Bag: B Makowski
Earrings: Guitar picks made into earrings (I love these....so cute)

Wish you all a wonderful Sunday!

Charger: Found!

I found my charger, uploaded some pictures and thought I would do a "quickie" post while I am waiting for my new pot of water to boil (I drink lots of tea/coffee when I study :s...bad habit)...Danielle from Solestruck sent me these adorable Jeffrey Campbell boots that I am loving to death! They have the perfect slouch and can be worn with jeans and skirts for summer/spring wear.....definately a versatile shoe....they will be getting a LOT of use..
Service was great...shipping to Canada took about 10 days (correction: shipping was a lot faster but my item got held up at customs for a few days..) which is pretty good...

Next on my list are THESE babies.......mmmmm

Shirt: AA Raglan with my new lace bra beneath ;)

Skirt: Wilfred

Tights: Givenchy from Winners

Boots: JC from Solestruck

Wish me luck ----------> Big exam tomorrow!

XX

...Still Kicking...

And here I am .....resorting to my webcam (oh the Pixel-y goodness!) that I cant even step away from because i cant figure out how to set up the self timer....yup....the last shot of me strategically trying to show you the back of my new lace bra (from LaSenza) that I LOVE so much and will be wearing pretty much the whole summer (well except for when its in the wash...haha...)....trying to click the mouse pad while turning away is harder than it looks! WHY am I posting these you might ask??......well I cant find the charger to my camera first off.....and secondly, I dont have time to look for it because until the beginning of May....I am still going to be swamped with exams....and after that? Freedom!...I just wanted to let you all know im still alive and have not jumped ship! :P ...I will be in the market for a new pair of glasses after my last exam...any suggestions? shoot me some links if you can (getting a tad bored with the ones I have)!
Xxx

Finally ....

I have been looking for plastic/glass beads to put in a vase so I can store my brushes without ruining them ...and also maintaining easy access....I found my solution at Dollarama! These were in the craft section in little bags...I bought four plus the purple rocks at the bottom bringing me to a grand total of $5! I have been getting emails and comments regarding brushes so I thought I would share this with you guys....

Sorry I dont have time for outfit posts....been at the library all day studying research methods... trackpants and a white tee is what I have been sleeping and waking up in ....

Will be all back in order soon!!

Is this Hot or is it Hot?

I love everything about this photo and outfit ..... it is fierce....literally....I have always loved Sienna....such a beauty with classic carefree style...those boots...they will be in my dreams tonight...

Happy Easter !

As you can see from the first picture ...the familia and I all went to Mandarin...there were about 25 of us so its usually the easiest and cheapest thing to do :) ...Hope you guys all have a wonderful Easter and for those of you who dont celebrate....hope you had a great long weekend! Well back to studying.....exams are just around the corner :s

Jacket: Zara

Tights: AA

Shirt: Sirens

Belt: Vintage

Boots: Max De Carlo (Winners)

Bag: Gucci

As per your Request !

Here is the look I did last night for dinner and karaoke with some friends =) And as some of you suggested.....I am posting my favorite brushes and also a few other products that I have been using alot lately.....First off ..I want to mention that some of these brushes can be costly so by no means am I saying you need to go out and buy them all at once.....MAC brushes are something you have to sort of budget in....at $30-$40 a peice they are certainly not cheap....However, I am going to do a mini review on my fave MAC, Lancome and Quo brushes (and I have tried out a lot of brushes.....my Smashbox travel set....waste of money.....theyre not very good.....and I know I mentioned them before on this blog....)

In terms of products.....I had someone ask me about my fave eyeliner and I must say BY FAR it is Loreal Lineur Intense which I have been using for years.....also my Annabelle black smoothliner which I think is only available in Canada....its similar to MAC smolder but more smudgable (if thats a word...haha)

Another great product is MAC painterly paint pot which I like to use to even out any discoloration on my eyelids ....and trust me..theres a lot....I like this, it also prevents creasing...its similar to Urban Decay primer potion but sans the annoying genie bottle that you have to cut open to get every last bit of product out! I also included by faves for a neutral eye (an everyday look) which is my Dior quad in 030 and Revlon skinlights creme shadow in 730 (these wear off though after maybe 5ish hours..I still like it)

On to the Foundation which is Revlon Colorstay Combination/Oily skin in 180 Sand Beige which is the same as MAC NC25 just so you guys have a reference....

Pros:
-it stays matte
- awesome color range
-way cheaper than MAC and looks just as good
- a little goes a long way
- diminishes the look of yucky pores and does not clog them
- easy access..you can find it at walmart, shoppers or pretty much any drug store
- lasts all day
- super cheap

Cons:
- Its more of a full coverage and I would not say its really buildable
- smells a little funny but I dont mind it at all

To be honest ...I really love it...and would recommend this over spending $35 on a name brand foundation....best thing is to try it out ...they had testers at walmart which is how I matched up my color....I also went on to http://www.makeupalley.com/ to check which color would match best with my usual MAC NC25 skin color....

NOW on to the brushes......

To be honest if I were to pick three brushes and only use these brushes it would be my MAC 109 which can be used to contour the face, apply blush and even foundation for an airbrushed look which is what I have been doing lately.....MAC 239 which is for all over lid colour...a really basic brush........and lastly, my MAC 217 blending brush which is pretty much an all purpose brush that can be used to apply coloour to the lid, highlight and you can even use it in the crease! I would recommend the 217 (this is the key to great makeup...a good blending brush) and the 239 as great starter brushes! HOWEVER, if you cannot afford to spend $30 on a brush....go to your local arts and crafts store and look into paint brushes...the Lowe Cornelle brushes are top quality and highly comparable to MAC brushes....

Now onto the other brushes....

I LOVE LOVE LOVE my QUO Bronzing Brush to apply my Mineralize skinfinish....or obviously bronzer....its super soft, if just like the MAC 187 only less than half the price! Also, Shoppers tends to have a 40% off sale every now and then for these brushes so keep that in mind....

next it Quo Ultra fine liner brush and the tapered brush is the crease shadow brush that I love ....its so soft and perfect when Im trying to do a smokey look.

The MAC 187 stippling brush is used for my Mineralize duo blushers or when I have a really pigmented blush because it disperses color really finely over the skin so you dont look like a clown....its anexpensive brush, not essential but if you are REALLY into blushers you might want to invext in it...

Lastly, my Lancome brush to the far right is the #8 brush and I generally use it to buff out foundation (which you can also use the contour 109 brush for)

These are truly my fave brushes and if you guys have any suggestions or fave products let me know! I would love to.....

any other suggestions or questions ...shoot them at me in the comments section and I will reply back to your responses

xox

Where have you been all my Winter

Today the sun is shining, the snow has melted away and its a beautiful day! Classes are done and no work because its a holiday which means I can relax a little and then get caught up on notes for my exams in a week :) ....that and I FINALLY got my hair done and said buh bye to that rootage...still have not cut my hair and it is slowly but surely growing out...I will def need to go for a trim soon ... I see myself wearing a lot of purples and pinks this summer ...especially tights! AND I thought I would show you my $4 brushroll that I have been looking for and could never seem to find ...I did not want to pay $60 for the one at MAC because I dont even like the material...of course, I found it at my trusty Winners on Bloor st! So there you have it....my little expanding collection of brushes are now kept all safe and warm when I travel...

<3 XX

Shirt Dress: French Connection
Tights: AA
Necklace: Vintage
Bag: Gap
Shoes: JC

and in case you were wondering...most of my brushes are MAC, Quo and Lancome ...my fave brush brands... if you guys want to know what they are for, which ones I receommend etc...let me know and I will do a post!

Mini Shopping Haul

So, I passed by Sears because I had a gift card and found the perfect little travel bag which I had been searching for at different Winners locations for a little while hoping I would come across the perfect one...Well this one has compartments to hold my brushes AND makeup...plus I had the gift card so why not! I also picked up some Revlon products from the Matte limited edition collection which I LOVE.....the eyeshadows are gorgeous and the lippie in Nude Attitude is my fave ;) ...The quad is Annabelle....I dont know if they have that brand in the states...also, I think I found my Holy Grail foundation which I thought I would never say....but its Revlon Colorstay in Sand Beige.....affordable and very easy to blend....I think I like it better than the MAC Studio Sculpt foundation which is more of a gel like consistency....thought I would let you all know :P
And.....some serious outfit photos will be on the way lovers....one more month and im out! Finito...no more matrix molecules....haha

Blazer: Hugo Boss
Tank: Abercrombie
and I leave you with a picture of my little Mack who LOVES my clothes as much as I do....haha....the perfect little companion

Too Pffasssst

What I wore out to the theatres to watch Fast and Furious =)...good times and reminds me of my highschool days...I remember everyone being so excited to watch the first one and that was back when having a tuned up civic was the coolest thing...well actually having any car was pretty much the "coolest" thing....and yes, I realize, im back to black.....but at least im integrating other colours into the look! ;) Well im off to work on an essay project with a friend/classmate .... one more week of school then its on to exams!

Jacket: Zara

Leggings: AA

Belt: Vintage

Shirt: UB

Necklace: Vintage

St Lawrence Market

Yep.....thats hanging meat in one of the St Lawrence Market shops....today was a ticketed event where customers were invited by certain shop owners to attend. I went with le bf and two of our friends ... watched portuguese folk dancing and listended to music all while drinking beer, drinking lots of coke, and eating massive amounts of chicken and ...my all time fave...cheese!...food has become the second best way to my heart...the first is a secret! :P

Well I thought it would be the perfect oppurtunity to wear my fringed boots considering they have no insulation whatsoever and it was a mild night...le bf hates these boots...actually he hates anything with fringe....im still trying to wrap my head around that....oh but that dosnt deminish my love for them in the least little bit...!!

Jacket: Aritzia

Shirt: ? thrifted I think

Scarf: Old Navy

Jeans: Habitual

Boots: Steve Madden

Purse: Vintage

Contest Winner!!

Thanks to all of you who entered my contest! well ....as you can see ....the winner is PinkPeas so please email your mailing information to fashionaddict2008@hotmail.com so that you can receive your lovely book and makeup in the mail!

P.s. Sorry for the lack of posts...I have just been really busy with proposals and all but hope to get back into the swing of things soon...hmmm ...maybe I'll do an outfit post tonight if I get a lot done!

XOX