can't wait and see you there!
x elizabeth.
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7.11.2012
blush on wheels
so, as i'm sure you are all aware, the july art crawl will be this friday. in addition to the usual fun, there will also be a blush shop pop-up trailer, with pieces selected by the fabulous beaux mondes girls. i was looking at the preview on their site here just today, and everything just looks delicious.
can't wait and see you there!
x elizabeth.
can't wait and see you there!
x elizabeth.
6.20.2012
eye to eye
i always manage to be the most spectacular failure of a blogger during the summer (the combination of rarely being in hamilton and the teeny number of people on campus proves too much for me), but somehow tanya comes through where i fail... enjoy her choice of best eye make-up products on a budget!
x elizabeth.
l'oréal voluminous waterproof mascara (in black)
this mascara is hands-down the best i have ever used. i have tried a lot of both high-end and drugstore mascaras, but haven't found one that compares to l'oréal voluminous. i find that you don't need to splurge on mascaras, since the shelf life of mascara is only about three months. i've been repurchasing this product for years and it always delivers dense, well-defined lashes that hold their curl for the entire day. it also lengthens lashes quite a bit (i have short lashes but i always get asked if i'm wearing false lashes with this product on). what i love about this mascara is that it does not smudge or flake under the eye, even after a full day. this applicator is small enough to coat even the smallest eyelashes in the inner corner of the eye. to get really thick lashes without getting them clumpy, i like to apply the wand onto my lashes in a zigzag motion to separate the lashes.
(l'oréal voluminous retails for around $7 at most drugstores)
l'oréal carbon black lineur intense
this liquid liner is an amazing product and such a good deal, coming in at under $9. i find that with other pencil, gel and liquid eyeliners that i've tried, the product always ends up smudging or creasing onto my eyelid. this liner, however, always manages to look as if it were still freshly applied at the end of the day. the felt tip allows for easy application, especially if you are new to liquid liner. what i love about this product is that it dries quickly and can be easily removed with water.
(l'oréal carbon black lineur intense retails for around $9 at most drugstores)
neutrogena oil-free eye makeup remover
this eye makeup remover is another amazing drugstore product that removes all my eye makeup quickly, without much effort. this product works especially well on hard-to-remove products, such as waterproof mascaras and eye shadows. it never leaves behind an oily residue, unlike some other eye makeup removers. i find that the best way to use this product is to apply a small amount onto a cotton pad and press for a couple seconds onto the eyelid. by doing this, you don't need to rub the product out, avoiding eye irritation.
(neutrogena oil-free eye makeup remover retails for around $10 at most drugstores)
x elizabeth.
l'oréal voluminous waterproof mascara (in black)
this mascara is hands-down the best i have ever used. i have tried a lot of both high-end and drugstore mascaras, but haven't found one that compares to l'oréal voluminous. i find that you don't need to splurge on mascaras, since the shelf life of mascara is only about three months. i've been repurchasing this product for years and it always delivers dense, well-defined lashes that hold their curl for the entire day. it also lengthens lashes quite a bit (i have short lashes but i always get asked if i'm wearing false lashes with this product on). what i love about this mascara is that it does not smudge or flake under the eye, even after a full day. this applicator is small enough to coat even the smallest eyelashes in the inner corner of the eye. to get really thick lashes without getting them clumpy, i like to apply the wand onto my lashes in a zigzag motion to separate the lashes.
(l'oréal voluminous retails for around $7 at most drugstores)
l'oréal carbon black lineur intense
this liquid liner is an amazing product and such a good deal, coming in at under $9. i find that with other pencil, gel and liquid eyeliners that i've tried, the product always ends up smudging or creasing onto my eyelid. this liner, however, always manages to look as if it were still freshly applied at the end of the day. the felt tip allows for easy application, especially if you are new to liquid liner. what i love about this product is that it dries quickly and can be easily removed with water.
(l'oréal carbon black lineur intense retails for around $9 at most drugstores)
neutrogena oil-free eye makeup remover
this eye makeup remover is another amazing drugstore product that removes all my eye makeup quickly, without much effort. this product works especially well on hard-to-remove products, such as waterproof mascaras and eye shadows. it never leaves behind an oily residue, unlike some other eye makeup removers. i find that the best way to use this product is to apply a small amount onto a cotton pad and press for a couple seconds onto the eyelid. by doing this, you don't need to rub the product out, avoiding eye irritation.
(neutrogena oil-free eye makeup remover retails for around $10 at most drugstores)
5.14.2012
ace of base
whether you're sporting a neutral manicure, or bright nail polish, the best way to maintain chip-free, glossy colour is by using a quality base and top coat on your nails. here are my favourite products to ensure that your manicure lasts weeks without chipping...
base coat: china glaze strong adhesion
acting as a primer for nails, this varnish preps the nails for polish by filling in ridges and preventing discolouration from dark, pigmented nail varnishes. this product also allows the surface of the nail to adhere better to nail polish once it is applied, giving it even more of a finish.
what i really like about this base coat is how strongly the nail polish adheres to it, allowing for an easier, smoother application. As well, this product dries really quickly, so you can apply nail polish over top after only a couple seconds of drying time,
(this product retails for about $6 and is available at sally's beauty supply stores in canada, or online at www.sallybeauty.com)
top coat: seche vite dry fast top coat
this product is by far the best top coat i've ever used (a manicure once lasted almost two weeks on my nails after i applied this top coat). it leaves nails looking really vivid and glossy.
what i like about this top coat is its ability to make any polish (whether drugstore or high-end) last longer and look professionally applied at the same time. as an added bonus, this top coat has a fast-drying formula, which cuts the drying time down to around ten minutes. seche vite top coat bonds to the nail varnish, leaving behind a shiny, durable finish.
(this product retails for around $8 and is available at sally's beauty supply stores in canada, or online at www.sallybeauty.com)
- tanya
base coat: china glaze strong adhesion
acting as a primer for nails, this varnish preps the nails for polish by filling in ridges and preventing discolouration from dark, pigmented nail varnishes. this product also allows the surface of the nail to adhere better to nail polish once it is applied, giving it even more of a finish.
what i really like about this base coat is how strongly the nail polish adheres to it, allowing for an easier, smoother application. As well, this product dries really quickly, so you can apply nail polish over top after only a couple seconds of drying time,
(this product retails for about $6 and is available at sally's beauty supply stores in canada, or online at www.sallybeauty.com)
top coat: seche vite dry fast top coat
this product is by far the best top coat i've ever used (a manicure once lasted almost two weeks on my nails after i applied this top coat). it leaves nails looking really vivid and glossy.
what i like about this top coat is its ability to make any polish (whether drugstore or high-end) last longer and look professionally applied at the same time. as an added bonus, this top coat has a fast-drying formula, which cuts the drying time down to around ten minutes. seche vite top coat bonds to the nail varnish, leaving behind a shiny, durable finish.
(this product retails for around $8 and is available at sally's beauty supply stores in canada, or online at www.sallybeauty.com)
- tanya
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