A Beautiful Affair

Hey guys! Just got back from a last minute decision weekend in Niagara Falls with my cousin and his girlfriend and we had a blast – from watching the fireworks to going for a stroll on the strip … to dinner, and casino with a mini “after-party” at our hotel – it was a great little get-away close to home ..that's why we like going and we don't spend a lot of money that way either because its not prime season. Of course, we also crossed the border (its usually busy but this time we didn't even have to wait 1 minute – we just drove straight through with no hassles) and although we didn't shop (other than a quick pit-stop at Coach where I bought a really cute $20 makeup case that was regularly almost $100) … we had fun going for lunch, comparing the drastic difference between Buffalo and Niagara and stopping by Dunkin Donuts which we don't have in Canada – Mel (my cousin’s gf) and I love that place…haha … why DONT we have Dunkin donuts here?! The morning after, it was just J and I – we grabbed breakfast which consisted of a massive amount of home fries, bacon and eggs (with coffee of course) – made another pit-stop by Starbucks for a peppermint mocha (my FAVE Christmas drink – It is SO unbelievably good!) and then made out way to Niagara's Bird Kingdom (over 400 free-flying birds there – and many different reptiles) – I have to say that for the price we paid (we bought tickets online that were discounted $4 each – they were $13 I believe) it was such a great experience. I loved being in an area with birds flying out in the open and not all caged. Many people don't know this about me but I love birds and being in this space was just so peaceful. J and I both agreed it was one of our favourite Niagara attractions. Its amazing to think of all the beautiful creatures in the world and we have barely seen only a tiny fraction!

In terms of packing for the mini-trip – I just bring an overnight bag with two outfits – one for night and one for the daytime … but this time I just pretty much wore the same outfit which consisted of my massive and comfortable American Apparel cardigan- over the knee boots and tights. Lately, I have also been enjoying the idea of fuss free hair using Goody elastic headbands that I purchased at Wal-Mart – I like that it keeps the hair out of my face and also adds some dimension to my hair by separating the blonde from the brown. I have been kind of liking the look lately. Now in my makeup bag – I just brought one blush and bronzer NARS duo, a blush brush and two eye shadow brushes – a compact Maybelline Dream Smooth Mousse foundation, black liquid liner and my Wet n’ Wild colour icon palette in Vanity (the best drugstore palette ever if you are a neutrals lover). Some Clean n’ Clear makeup remover wipes for night time when I am feeling almost too lazy to get out of bed and make the effort to get to the washroom and wash my face :p…. these are amazing because you don't need water- wipe and go and its better than falling asleep with a bunch of product on your face! Almost forgot – my Rimmel Lash Maxx mascara and Rimmel lipstick in nude delight (which one of my readers recommended – it has become one of my favourite nude colours).

Hope you all had a great weekend! And don't forget to set your clocks back (for those that daylight savings time applies to) – wouldn't want to be late for work or school on Monday!

Outfit: Cardigan: American Apparel, Tank: Banana Republic, Belt: Vintage, Bag: B Makowsky, Boots: Joie, Tights: Old Navy