Beauty Bag: Shannon, What's Up Whimsy
Hello everyone! I am so happy to be a part of this fun series! Thank you Liz for thinking of me!
Now, to start off, I’m not very well-versed when it comes to make-up. I kind of wear the essentials everyday and then jazz my look up with some eyeliner and eye shadow when I’m going out (which is few and far between these days!). I will share with you my tried and true favs though and maybe I will convert you to my ways!
I have this huge red, quilted make-up bag and in it, you can find:
1.Burberry Brit Perfume – I have worn this same perfume for years now and the smell just brings me back to my school days. I love the scent – not too overpowering, just right and sweet!
2. Maybelline Dream Matte Mouse – I wear this light foundation everyday underneath my eyes and on “problem areas”. It just glides so smoothly over my skin and it never looks like I’m wearing anything, which is the look I’m trying to pull off. I know for a fact I have converted some of my friends when they have given it a try!
3. Maybelline Big Great Lash Mascara – I tend to try different types of mascara, but I have stuck with this one over the last year. I find that it doesn’t clump like other mascaras and it makes my lashes look long!
4. Phsyicians Formula Multi-Coloured Light Light Bronzer – This is by far the best powder/bronzer I have ever tried! It goes on really light and gives me just enough boost of colour to this pale face of mine!
5. Smashbox Brush – I use this brush to apply the bronzer. My mother-in-law used to work at Shopper’s Drug Mart, so I got a lot fun make-up and applicators.
6. Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow in R.S.V.P and Busy Signal – I am a huge fan of Benefit (mostly because I love their packaging and names), but I have stuck with these types of eye shadows for years now.
7. Smashbox O-Glow Intuitive Cheek Colour – This stuff is, by far, the best invention ever made! You squeeze a clear little dollop onto your finger, rub it on your cheeks and it turns a natural pink colour to match your skintone. I love it!!
8. Smashbox Eye Beam Double-Ended Brightener – I use this stuff around my eyes and on my brow bone to lighten up the areas.
9. Benefit Bad Gal Smoldering Black Eye Pencil – I love doing a smoky eye and this pencil is perfect!
One beauty product I can’t live without: I don’t have them in my makeup bag because they are scattered all over the house, but I am OBSESSED with Blistex! I apply it probably 25 times a day, I can’t sleep without it and I have a fit if I can’t find one.
Thanks again Liz!
Thanks to Shannon from What's Up Whimsy for sharing her beauty secrets with us! I am so jealous that her mother-in-law used to work at Shoppers I bet she used to get tons of great stuff!! I too am a blistex junkie, I have several pots of the balm, I love the minty scent and soothing menthol qualities especially in the harsh winter weather!
Now, to start off, I’m not very well-versed when it comes to make-up. I kind of wear the essentials everyday and then jazz my look up with some eyeliner and eye shadow when I’m going out (which is few and far between these days!). I will share with you my tried and true favs though and maybe I will convert you to my ways!
I have this huge red, quilted make-up bag and in it, you can find:
1.Burberry Brit Perfume – I have worn this same perfume for years now and the smell just brings me back to my school days. I love the scent – not too overpowering, just right and sweet!
2. Maybelline Dream Matte Mouse – I wear this light foundation everyday underneath my eyes and on “problem areas”. It just glides so smoothly over my skin and it never looks like I’m wearing anything, which is the look I’m trying to pull off. I know for a fact I have converted some of my friends when they have given it a try!
3. Maybelline Big Great Lash Mascara – I tend to try different types of mascara, but I have stuck with this one over the last year. I find that it doesn’t clump like other mascaras and it makes my lashes look long!
4. Phsyicians Formula Multi-Coloured Light Light Bronzer – This is by far the best powder/bronzer I have ever tried! It goes on really light and gives me just enough boost of colour to this pale face of mine!
5. Smashbox Brush – I use this brush to apply the bronzer. My mother-in-law used to work at Shopper’s Drug Mart, so I got a lot fun make-up and applicators.
6. Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow in R.S.V.P and Busy Signal – I am a huge fan of Benefit (mostly because I love their packaging and names), but I have stuck with these types of eye shadows for years now.
7. Smashbox O-Glow Intuitive Cheek Colour – This stuff is, by far, the best invention ever made! You squeeze a clear little dollop onto your finger, rub it on your cheeks and it turns a natural pink colour to match your skintone. I love it!!
8. Smashbox Eye Beam Double-Ended Brightener – I use this stuff around my eyes and on my brow bone to lighten up the areas.
9. Benefit Bad Gal Smoldering Black Eye Pencil – I love doing a smoky eye and this pencil is perfect!
the stunning Shannon
One beauty product I can’t live without: I don’t have them in my makeup bag because they are scattered all over the house, but I am OBSESSED with Blistex! I apply it probably 25 times a day, I can’t sleep without it and I have a fit if I can’t find one.
Thanks again Liz!
Thanks to Shannon from What's Up Whimsy for sharing her beauty secrets with us! I am so jealous that her mother-in-law used to work at Shoppers I bet she used to get tons of great stuff!! I too am a blistex junkie, I have several pots of the balm, I love the minty scent and soothing menthol qualities especially in the harsh winter weather!
Fondue Night In
Getting ready to watch a new episode of Glee with some yummy strawberries and chocolate fondue. Remember the bags of Hershey Kisses from the gift bags at the Steven & Chris show taping? well I decided to melt some down and have an instant fodue party just me!
Chic Book Shelves
Kelly from The Glamourai shares her uber stylish book shelves, here are just a few pics...
head over to her blog and have a look, more photos there...
head over to her blog and have a look, more photos there...
Diy: Trays
I recently found this great blog called everything LEB where blog author LindsB shows you how to make beautiful, and I do mean retail worthy trays DIY style! I urge you all to head over and have a look. All of the how-to details are on her blog. You'll never guess how she made the gold tray below! Here are just some of the results of her fancy work...
the blue and gold combo is just stunning
I have to try this! papier mache...yuppers!
chevron print anyone?
Beauty Bag: Lisa: Swe Daisy Spaces
This is Lisa's beauty bag you can find her over at Swe Daisy Spaces
1. Facial cleansing cloths Great for a quick removal and refresh.
Lise Watier, Solution Express 3 in 1
Face, Eyes & Lips
2. Moisturizer My complexion scars very easy, and those scars darken with the sun. I was once told moisturizer was the key to young beautiful skin. It helps slow the aging process. So a moisturizer with SPF was the way to go. For a girl with oily skin, moisturizer is my close friend.
Aveeno Ultra-Calming Daily Moisturizer with SPF 30
3. Foundation I'm always looking for a better foundation. I used to be a devoted MAC studio fix girl, but I found if I didn't scrub my makeup off each night I would break out. Let's be honest, some of us don't always get that time at night to really take care of our selves. I've also found that liquid foundation always reflected the flash in pictures and my face looked 4 shades too light for my neck. After reading the other Beauty Bags here, I actually went into Shoppers and asked for a demo on Bare Minerals and left the store with their starter kit. Its super easy to apply, comes with the proper tools and I find it absorbs the oils throughout the day. This might soon be my go to product.
Bare Minerals, Medium Tan
SPF 15
Full Flawless Face Brush
4. Blush I read about this one in a fashion magazine (I think it was Lou Lou) I love the colour and I find it has just the right amount of sparkle to it without making me look like a disco ball.
Nars, Orgasm
5. Eyeshadow My sister used to be a makeup artist on the Dior counter and she gave me a few samples. I love the coverage of the Dior shadows. Others are too heavy and some don't seem to leave any colour on my lids. I saw on Cityline that a multi pack of shadows was always a better option. It gives you versatility and options.
Christian Dior 5 Color Eyeshadow - No 210 Exceptional
6. Mascara Even though my sis worked at Dior, she recommended this mascara years ago and it's never left my side. Just the right amount of fullness for me without looking too heavy.
Lancome Hypnose, Black
7. Eyeliner Bought with the above.
Lancome, Black Ebony
8. Lips
Everyday Funny story, on occasion I do in home paint colour consultations (I have a college diploma in Interior Design). One day on the way to a clients house I was early and realized I had left my lipgloss at home. I popped into the Zellers and found this lipgloss. I've been told coral looks good on me so I grabbed it. I don't think it plumps my lips, but it does tingle and most importantly doesn't feel thick and sticky.
Rimmel Volume Booster, Scandal
Dress I got these three when I did a makeover a few years ago. I love the colour of the lipgloss (even though it's a bit sticky) and find the pencil to be a great match to my lips. I reserve the use of these three products for more fancy occasions or when I go to work. My husband doesn't like a lot of product on my lips. In fact if I'm wearing anything other than my lipcare from germany, he won't kiss me.
9. MAC lip pencil, Whirl
10. MAC lipstick, Underplay
11. MAC lipgloss, Nymphette
*Side note* I get my lipcare from Germany. My aunt or cousin usually bring me back some. I find it moisturizes and keeps my lips from being chapped. I haven't been able to find one I like that I can buy here. 9 times out of 10 this is what is on my lips.
One beauty product that I can't live without... Would have to be my mascara. If I only have time for my foundation and mascara, I'm okay to leave the house. I find it really makes my eyes pop and seem more awake (being a new mom I need all the help I can get)
Thanks to Lisa for sharing with us! Lisa mentioned above in her post that she: "actually changed [her] foundation to Bare Minerals because of all the great reviews it got in the series". I love to hear great feedback like this and this is the main reason I wanted to start a series like beauty bag, so we can all share and learn from eachother when it comes to beauty, on what works and what doesn't!
Stay tuned there will be another great beauty bag next week!
1. Facial cleansing cloths Great for a quick removal and refresh.
Lise Watier, Solution Express 3 in 1
Face, Eyes & Lips
2. Moisturizer My complexion scars very easy, and those scars darken with the sun. I was once told moisturizer was the key to young beautiful skin. It helps slow the aging process. So a moisturizer with SPF was the way to go. For a girl with oily skin, moisturizer is my close friend.
Aveeno Ultra-Calming Daily Moisturizer with SPF 30
3. Foundation I'm always looking for a better foundation. I used to be a devoted MAC studio fix girl, but I found if I didn't scrub my makeup off each night I would break out. Let's be honest, some of us don't always get that time at night to really take care of our selves. I've also found that liquid foundation always reflected the flash in pictures and my face looked 4 shades too light for my neck. After reading the other Beauty Bags here, I actually went into Shoppers and asked for a demo on Bare Minerals and left the store with their starter kit. Its super easy to apply, comes with the proper tools and I find it absorbs the oils throughout the day. This might soon be my go to product.
Bare Minerals, Medium Tan
SPF 15
Full Flawless Face Brush
4. Blush I read about this one in a fashion magazine (I think it was Lou Lou) I love the colour and I find it has just the right amount of sparkle to it without making me look like a disco ball.
Nars, Orgasm
5. Eyeshadow My sister used to be a makeup artist on the Dior counter and she gave me a few samples. I love the coverage of the Dior shadows. Others are too heavy and some don't seem to leave any colour on my lids. I saw on Cityline that a multi pack of shadows was always a better option. It gives you versatility and options.
Christian Dior 5 Color Eyeshadow - No 210 Exceptional
6. Mascara Even though my sis worked at Dior, she recommended this mascara years ago and it's never left my side. Just the right amount of fullness for me without looking too heavy.
Lancome Hypnose, Black
7. Eyeliner Bought with the above.
Lancome, Black Ebony
8. Lips
Everyday Funny story, on occasion I do in home paint colour consultations (I have a college diploma in Interior Design). One day on the way to a clients house I was early and realized I had left my lipgloss at home. I popped into the Zellers and found this lipgloss. I've been told coral looks good on me so I grabbed it. I don't think it plumps my lips, but it does tingle and most importantly doesn't feel thick and sticky.
Rimmel Volume Booster, Scandal
Dress I got these three when I did a makeover a few years ago. I love the colour of the lipgloss (even though it's a bit sticky) and find the pencil to be a great match to my lips. I reserve the use of these three products for more fancy occasions or when I go to work. My husband doesn't like a lot of product on my lips. In fact if I'm wearing anything other than my lipcare from germany, he won't kiss me.
the lovely Lisa
9. MAC lip pencil, Whirl
10. MAC lipstick, Underplay
11. MAC lipgloss, Nymphette
*Side note* I get my lipcare from Germany. My aunt or cousin usually bring me back some. I find it moisturizes and keeps my lips from being chapped. I haven't been able to find one I like that I can buy here. 9 times out of 10 this is what is on my lips.
One beauty product that I can't live without... Would have to be my mascara. If I only have time for my foundation and mascara, I'm okay to leave the house. I find it really makes my eyes pop and seem more awake (being a new mom I need all the help I can get)
Thanks to Lisa for sharing with us! Lisa mentioned above in her post that she: "actually changed [her] foundation to Bare Minerals because of all the great reviews it got in the series". I love to hear great feedback like this and this is the main reason I wanted to start a series like beauty bag, so we can all share and learn from eachother when it comes to beauty, on what works and what doesn't!
Stay tuned there will be another great beauty bag next week!
My Obsession: Shoes
I know I am not alone in my obsession with shoes. No matter what size I am, no matter if I lose weight or gain it, my shoe size never changes and my size 6 stays faithful to me. It's no joke when I say that I own over 200 pairs of shoes! My mom jokes that I seem to go to the mall for milk and I come back with shoes, but she's right. Shame shame I know, but since I am feeling all guilty and stuff I thought I would share some of my fav's with all of you guys.
I even own 8 pairs of fall/winter boots... but that's a whole other post!
p.s. I actually gave away and donated over 50 pairs of shoes this past spring!
So my question is how many shoes do you ladies own?
I own a lot of GUESS shoes because for some reason they are super comfortable and well made, and they also happen to look pretty!
I even own 8 pairs of fall/winter boots... but that's a whole other post!
p.s. I actually gave away and donated over 50 pairs of shoes this past spring!
So my question is how many shoes do you ladies own?
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