Beauty Look | Soft Pink Glam #Makeuplook

Lately I have been favouring more summer like colours for lips, especially pink tones! I put together this look with soft greys, beige and browns and paired it with a soft diffused pink lip. Take a look at the makeup details below!

FACE

• Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation in #6.25
• Bronzer: Giorgio Armani #100
• Blush: Giorgio Armani #507
• Glow/Highlight: MAC Skinfinish in Candlelight + Fluid Sheer #7

EYES

• Coastal Scents 28 Neutral Eyeshadow Palette (See Pic for colours used)
• Eyeliner - Waterline: Maybelline Eye Drama Eye Pencil
• Liquid Liner: Maybelline Line Stiletto
• Mascara: Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Mascara

LIPS

• Bobbi Brown Lip Pencil in Bobbi
• Mac Cosmetics Lipstick Pink Nouveau
• Mac Cosmetics Lipstick Angel

This look will be amazing on all skin tones! You can adjust the intensity of the lipstick by picking something warmer or cooler for what works for you. In this look, that is why I mixed the two together.

It's a perfect look for anyone looking for a soft glam look which in my opinion works really well for the season!

#GoldenGlobes2015 | Top 5 Fashion Looks!

The Red Carpet is always about the GOWNS! For the 2015 Golden Globes, the beautiful women of Hollywood dressed to the nines. My favourite trend was the silvery toned gowns!

Here are my Top 5 Fashion Looks from the night!

Reese Witherspoon | Calvin Klein

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Jennifer Lopez | Zuhair Murad

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Kate Beckinsale | Elie Saab

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Kate Hudson | Versace

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Julianne Moore | Givency Couture

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It will be interesting to see these gowns being translated from Award Runway to the retail customer. Typically the most popular award show dresses that are trending are re-worked for Bridal Wear!

#GoldenGlobes2015 | Top 5 Beauty Looks!

Love, love, love awards season! For me, the reason I enjoy these shows is that I get the opportunity to see art, fashion and beauty collide! In addition, we get to see and experience amazing films and the people behind these great works of art.

From all of the lovely looks from the 2015 Golden Globes Red Carpet, I picked my Top 5 favourite looks in beauty and fashion. Everyone looked amazing, but I picked My Top 5 Beauty Looks!

1. Reese Witherspoon | Soft Glam

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2. Amal Clooney | Bold Lips

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Jessica Chastain | Hollywood Golden Glam

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Jennifer Lopez | Smokey Glam

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Allison Williams | Movie Star Glam

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Loved the glamorous yet soft focused looks for beauty! All of these looks are easy to replicate and can work for any upcoming special occasions or celebrations for 2015! 

Beauty Look | #FOTD/#MOTD Mac Heroine Lips!

This look was so fun because it featured MAC's Heroine Lipstick which I am obsessed with. I wanted to balance the lips with a look that wasn't too strong for the eyes, since the lip colour was the key feature!

PRODUCTS USED:

Eyes

Laura Mercier Caviar Sticks
BH Cosmetics 28 Neutral Palette
Vasanti Cosmetics Cleopatra Liquid Liner
Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Mascara
MAC Cosmetics Eye Pencil in Smoulder

Brows

Giorgio Armani Eye & Brow Maestro in Wedgewood
YSL Touch Eclat #3 for Precision Highlighting

Face
Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation #7
MAC Cosmetics Blush in Dainty
Giorgio Armani Bronzer #400

Lips
MAC Cosmetics Heroine Lipstick
Giorgio Armani Rouge D'Armani Sheers Lipstick

The vibrant lip is what makes this look. You can go smokey, edgy or soft whenever you have a bold lip. The rules to any look is that you must be confident! This Lipstick is a gorgeous shade that would look amazing on all skin tones!

Product Love | Lip Goodies from MAC Cosmetics :)

You never forget your first love! The same is true for makeup junkies and their first experience with makeup. My makeup shopping started from regular visits to Shoppers Drug Mart where I would get the beauty basics but eventually I grew to discover MAC cosmetics. 

As a Makeup Artist, I have discovered a variety of beauty brands whether it be through the industry, colleagues, clients or from my own experience. Therefore my makeup kit will always have a mixture of products that I have grown to love. MAC has been a line that I have loved for their amazing lipsticks! From vibrant shades, unique collections and the multitude of finishes, every girl has at least 1 MAC lipstick in her beauty bag! Today I would like to share my NEW Lip goodies from MAC Cosmetics!

I went to Square One Shopping Centre on Thanksgiving Monday and I stopped by the Bay and took a quick peek at the MAC counter. I am totally a kid in the candy store when I shop for makeup. I ended up picking three goodies from MAC. (Trust me when I tell you that was a difficult task to reduce it to three!).

• Fast Play Lipstick
• Heroine Lipstick
• Spice Lip Pencil

MAC Heroine I am obsessed with, it is such a beautiful vibrant matte purple-plum shade! MAC Fast Play is a gorgeous neutral brown lipstick and looks great with MAC Spice Liner.  This liner is great with nudes as well. All three are perfect for the season, whether you want to go super bold or muted brown. Check them out the next time you are at a MAC counter!

Product Love | Giorgio Armani Faves & Coming Soon!

 

Let's be real, anyone who receives a goodie bag, a gift or swag, can't help themselves but to feel excited! That's how I felt when I received my goodies from Giorgio Armani. I got a mix of current and yet to be launched goodies which I am going to share below!

SUN FABRIC SHEER BRONZERS

Giorgio Armani launched a collection of NEW bronzers for the Summer called Sun Fabrics. My two favourites from this collection were Shade #100 and #400. Shade #100 is a a gorgeous, smooth caramel brown that diffuses beautifully on the skin. A great all over bronzer to set foundation or for a soft contour in the hollows of the Cheek and the perimeter of the face. Travel friendly with the inclusion of a brush!

Shade #400 is a bit warmer and adds more depth to the face. I like to use this one as my "touch-up" bronzer to re-emphasize the cheek bones, works great alone or paired with blush. This also makes a great transition colour for eye shadows whether you are doing a smokey or a neutral eye.

EYES TO KILL MASCARA

This is a gorgeous Mascara, creates full, long, thick and dramatic lashes. The formula is amazing to work with and you can continuously work the product through your lashes till you achieve the desired look! The whole collection of Mascaras are amazing, but this one is my current favourite!


CHEEK FABRIC SHEER BLUSH

I absolutely adore this blush! Shade #506 looks great on EVERY skin tone. The blush is a warm rosy pink which is super flattering. Offers great pigment and blend-ability which diffuses onto the cheeks perfectly!


ROUGE ECSTASY LIPSTICK

This is such a gorgeous pink shade called Peony, a warm pink shade that works well from Summer into Fall. Rouge Ecstasy lipsticks are amazing because they have Vitamin E and Shea Butter which helps to protect the lips with each use. Highly pigmented colour with an amazing hydrating feel!

COMING SOON! | ROUGE ECSTASY SPICE & EYE & BROW MAESTRO

There are three new shades coming in for the already existing Rouge Ecstasy collection. Three new Red Inspired shades. Let me introduce you to Rouge Ecstasy Spice a gorgeous warm Red! I will be doing a look based on this shade soon so you can see how it looks on!

I am so excited for the launch of this product! This is Eye & Brow Maestro #02 and looks amazing with my skin tone and hair colour! It is a versatile Brow product that offers the following uses:

• 9 Gorgeous shades
• Easily applies and sets for 20 hour wear
• Does not fade
• Natural looking colour
• Allows for precision definition or natural looking brows
• Great as an eyeliner
• Works amazing as an Eye shadow base

Check out the above products as they work well into Fall and are perfect additions to add to your makeup bag or kit! Stay tuned for Makeup Looks on the blog showcasing these products!

Review | NEW Makeup Purchases from Coastal Scents!

My love affair with Coastal scents started a number of years ago, when I first discovered the 88 Ultra Shimmer palette on YouTube and I have been in love ever since.  Recently, I had been meaning for some time to add to my makeup kit as it's important to branch out and have a variety of products to work from for the various types of projects that may come my way.

The great thing about Coastal Scents is they offer a variety of makeup products that are affordable and come in amazing palettes. My first experience with them was very positive and I was pleased once again by their service, efficiency and of course the products. Today I am sharing with you all my open box review of Coastal Scents from the products purchased, the order process & arrival, descriptions of the products and overall feedback!

The products that I was excited to order are listed below:

1. 15 Eclipse Concealer Palette $14.95
2. 10 Blush Palette $7.95
3. 28 Neutral Eye shadow Palette $11.95
4. 88 Original Palette $10.95

The website is pretty straight forward and highly organized. I must admit, you can easily get distracted looking at ALL the neat combos for sale, the new products and just looking at beautiful photos of the product. Nonetheless, a very easy site to navigate and to place your order. Quick email updates were sent to my inbox, letting me know of the order status and the approximate timeline of my delivery. Within 10 Business days I was to receive my order, but to my pleasant surprise my Coastal Scents box of goodies arrived sooner than expected!

When I saw the delivery box, I was very excited to open it! It was bright blue and I must say I loved that it had a white "bow" on the box, which made it even more fun to open!

Everything arrived packed very securely which kept the integrity of the product. Check out the photos below that showcase the packaging, the products and why I chose them.

1. Eclipse Palette - 15 Concealer Shades

Cost: $14.95

The 15 shades are a great mix of tones that can work to conceal, highlight and brighten. The palette includes 2 colour correcting shades, a highlighting shade and of course the concealer shades from cool, warm to deep. You can mix them to achieve the perfect tone or use alone! These colours are creamier in texture therefore you have to warm the product before application.

TIP: Use the bright or light shades underneath the brows as a clean way to define them!

2. 10 Blush Palette - A great mix of Blushes

Cost: $7.95

I love blushes! I could not resist getting this palette. I love the great mix of colours that this palette has. All these shades look gorgeous on all skin tones. Therefore this is a great starter palette for a makeup artist! As a makeup lover, you can work with these shades for any look that you desire from Natural, dramatic and Glam!

TIP: For a more lifted look, apply the blush above the natural hollow of your cheeks, on top of the bone sweeping upwards! Blending with bronzer will give a gorgeous sun-kissed look!

3. 28 Neutral Palette - Gorgeous Eye Shadows

Cost: $11.95

I absolutely LOVE this palette! A perfect eyeshadow palette for a new makeup artist and makeup lover! You can use this palette to create soft looks, dramatic looks and of course the classic smokey eye! A great palette for Bridal makeup as well! The shades are a mix of mattes, satins and soft shimmers! (Beauty Posts to come...stay tuned!).

TIP: Using a fine pointed brush or liner brush, apply the black or brown shadows for a soft diffused liner. A great alternative to the traditional liquid liner!

4. 88 Original Palette - Eye Shadow Colours 

Cost: $10.95

This is THE Palette that put Coastal Scents on the MAP! For me at least! The 88 Matte palette is an ideal palette because it includes beautifully pigmented colours to help with any look that you are trying to create. These matte colours offer the right amount of Drama and give you a world of options with their vibrant colours!

TIP: Matte shadows will recede when taking photos, therefore always remember to balance your shimmering shades with dark matte shades in the crease and corner for photo balance. The shimmer colours will look bright and the matte shades will provide the right depth! You will be #SelfieReady!

5. BONUS Gifts!






If you haven't ordered with Coastal scents before, please note, with every order Coastal Scents will always send a little gift along with some Promo material, such as the "I heart Makeup" sticker. The mini shadows allow you to try something new...The little touches make the difference!

I will definitely be shopping with Coastal Scents again! Check out these great products on their site here: www.coastalscents.com! Happy Shopping! Stay tuned to the blog for some exciting Beauty Looks featuring the above products!

New Collection: Spring 2014 - EFFETTO NUDO by Giorgio Armani

Giorgio Armani has launched a beautiful collection for Spring 2014 called Effetto Nudo. The collection offers beautiful shades that are luminous, romantic, sheer and translucent - perfect for Spring!  I recently picked up two products from this easy-to-wear collection!

Belladonna Highlighting Palette

Belladonna Highlighting Palette

I am obsessed with this palette! Adding any sort of highlighting to the skin can be tricky if the product has too much sparkle but you don't have to worry with this product. This is a gorgeous palette that offers the following:

• Illumination
• Universally flattering on all skin tones
• A soft focus sheen & highlight
• Powdery Smooth texture
• Incredible feel
• Includes a soft brush

Belladonna Highlighting Palette

You can apply this powder as your accessory finish to your foundation routine for that added glow. Apply to the upper cheek bones, forehead and down the nose or you can use it as a soft highlight for under the brow or in the inner corner of the eyes. Whatever you decide, the effect will be subtle and natural.

Rouge D'Armani Sheers - Hydrating Lipcolour #514 Ivy

#514 Rouge D'Armani Sheers - Shade IVY

There are 3 new Lip Sheers in this collection. Shade 514 (Ivy) is a cool pink toned nude that is flattering on its own, or added after on the lips for additional dimension. The lipstick texture is smooth and moisturizing. This colour may be too cool for deeper skin tones but adding it to warmer lipsticks would work well. A great addition to your makeup bag!

#514 Rouge D'Armani Sheers - Shade IVY

Be sure to check out this collection which is now available at Holt Renfrew Sherway Gardens. Whatever you choose from this collection, you will not be disappointed and you will be ready for Spring 2014!

Always Smile :)  - Sand