Lush Haul!

I recently received a copy of the Lush summer catalog and decided that (after deciphering the names of some products and reading all kinds of fun facts) I needed to get to a Lush store ASAP and try out a few cool new products! I've always been one to avoid the store because of the strong scent and the overwhelming amount of products with funky names that I didn't understand... but this catalog got me really excited and I wanted to share with you guys what I got!

Pop In The Bath Bubble Bar

(smells fresh and clean with orange flower and bergamot)

A solid bubble bath that you crumble under the water to create rich luxurious bubbles full of essential oils!

MMM Melting Marshmallow Moment Bath Melt

(smells like a candy floss and cupcake sweet mix of deliciousness)

Pop chunks of bath melts into the bath to create soft water full of skin softening oils and sweet smelling air!

Sex In The Shower Emotibomb

(romantic aphrodisiac scents of ginger, mimosa, and rose)

Emotibombs use aroma therapy and essentials oils to transform your mood as you inhale in a steamy shower. Make sure you sit them down in the far corner of your shower.

Silk Stockings

(smells like jasmine, rose and sandalwood oils)

Comes in two shades for different skin tones and adds a light tint of colour and sheen to the skin. Lush describes it as 'perfect for summer evenings soirees!'.

Toner Tabs in Vitamin C and Vitamin E

Drop a toner tab in a bowl of warm water and steam your face for 5 minutes to open the pores. These work great before a face mask!

The Vitamin C Toner Tab is great for hydrating sensitive skin and brightening while the Vitamin E Toner Tab is perfect for dry skin that wants to be kept soft and supple!

Sultana Of Soap (sample)

(smells fruity and creamy with current and apricot)

A hydrating body soap.

I can't wait to try new Lush products in the future and maybe even pick up one of their pre-made gift baskets! These packages make great gifts for any girl and are already wrapped so they're super easy and quick and a great way to try out a few new (or already favourite) products!

What are you favourite Lush products?

xo candice

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Magnetic Nail Polish

Another amazing polish from a brand that is quickly becoming a favourite of mine!

Check out this awesome Nails Inc. Magnetic Nail Polish in Trafalger Square (Silver).

(Also available in Big Ben (Gold), and Houses of Parliament (Purple)).

A few weeks back I did a post on Nails Inc's 3D Glitter Polish that I had picked up in the states... and now that the brand has made it's way to Canada, I couldn't be more excited to share with you guys this beautiful and unique new polish!

Plus, this dark silvery grey is prefect to rock throughout the fall season!

(no flash - click photo to enlarge)

After painting on a thin coat of polish and waiting for it to dry, apply a thick layer of polish and hold the magnet attached to the polishes lid over the nail for 5-10 seconds. As the magnet is held over the nail, the iron powder in the formulation gravitates toward the magnet forming the pattern of black swirls and leaving you with a cool design that reflects beautifully (and almost holographically) in the light!

You can pick up these amazing new polishes at select Sephora stores through the GTA.

xo candice
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Splurge: Paperself Eyelashes

Ahhh! I am dying over these Paperself Eyelashes new at Sephora! I first came across this UK based brand about a year and a half ago and was extremely tempted to order them online but the shipping was so outrageous I decided to pass. Now that they are available in North American stores (and still a bit pricey) they're completely worth the splurge for such a unique and fun product! Intricately designed paper eyelashes to really make a statement!

Here are the designs I picked up.

Under the Sea Lashes (click image to enlarge)

Peacock Lashes (click image to enlarge)

Peach Blossom Lashes (click image to enlarge)

What do you guys think of this cool and unique product? I love having such inspirational pieces!

I can't wait to play with these lashes and wear some really fun looks! That is, if I ever decide to actually take them out of their perfect packaging!

xo candice
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I'm back! And I'm loving...

Oh my goodness how time flies! I can't believe it's been a month since my last blog post. August and September have proven to be very busy months for me and I apologize for not blogging as frequently as I used to. With Halloween right around the corner I plan on having some really fun posts coming out *fingers crossed*.

In the mean time, here are a few great products I've been loving these past few weeks!

Being as busy as I have been, my go to look has been quick, easy, polished and sleek. I've been all about a clean lid with a crisp black winged eyeliner these days and the new(ish) Makeup Forever Waterproof Aqua Liner has been working wonders for me! The short, stiff felt tip makes application a breeze and the inky black formula stays put all day. No smudging, smearing, or touchups needed!

And what better way to set off a a sexy cat liner than a bold lip! I've been all smiles in my Nars Pure Matte Lipstick in Carthage. Talk about a true candy coloured hot pink without that traditional blue base. Plus, this stuff is like glue... which means reapplying is a rarity and that oh so attractive lipstick on the teeth thing? Not an issue.

If I'm not wearing Carthage, I'm sporting the complete opposite... a glossy nude lip and my new fav is the Buxom Lip Polish in Samantha! This must have lip gloss was only available in the limited edition Buxom Samantha Smokey Eye Set earlier this year but because of it's popularity, when the kit split, the gloss stayed and I couldn't be happier! We're talking ultra glossy high shine, long lasting, and minty fresh.

And lastly, continuing on the theme of stay-in-place makeup... I have to mention how much I love the new Nars Larger Than Life Pencil Eyeliners. These things are no joke and may very well be my new all time favourite pencil liners. Not only are these waterproof babies truly staying put, the pigment is super rich, the colours are to die for (um, hello perfect nude for inner rim brightening!?), and the sleek packaging has a built in sharpener. So grab them quick because I know that amazing jet black is selling out everywhere!

xo candice

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Rich Brown Smokey Eye

Who says brown is boring? This neutral smokey eye is a more subtle, wearable take on a tradition black shadow and liner look that pairs well with everything (no matter what you're wearing)! This look has few steps, is easy to do, and is really flattering... enjoy!

1 Apply foundation all over, concealer in areas of concern, and set with a translucent powder.
2 Buff a shimmering bronzer through the backs of the cheeks, temples, hairline, nose and chin for a quick and subtle hint of a summer glow.
3 Lightly apply a shimmering golden pink blush to the apples of the cheeks.
4 After patting on an eyeshadow primer, draw all over the lid from lash line to just below the crease with a bronze taupe eyeliner pencil and smooth with your finger. Apply this liner onto your inner rim as well being sure to wrap around the inner corner.
5 Press a matte taupe brown shadow onto the lid directly on top of the eyeliner. Not only will this give your shadow staying power, it will also add dimension and a rich pigment to your shadow. Bring this shadow close along the lower lash line as well.
6 Blend a warm red brown shadow into the crease and along the outer half of the lower lash line. Rich red browns look great on green and blue eyes!
7 For a bit of shine, highlight the bottom of the inner corner of the eye and underneath the brow bone.
8 Apply mascara to the upper and lower lashes.
9 Top it off with a shimmering pinky gloss and your done!

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Products Used:
Laura Mercier Moisturizing Foundation
Clarins Instant Light Perfecting Touch Concealer
Makeup Forever HD Powder
Anastasia Brow Powder 'Ash Blonde'
Nars Bronzer 'Laguna'
Nars Multiple 'Orgasm'
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion
Makeup Forever Aqua Eyes Pencil '19L'
Nars Eyeshadow 'Fez' (warm shimmery brown)
Two Faced Eyeshadow 'Satin Sheets' (gold highlight)
Two Faced Eyeshadow 'Like A Virgin' (taupe matte brown)
Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes! Mascara
Yves Saint Laurent Golden Gloss '19'

xo candice
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3D Glitter Sloane Square

Hey guys! Sorry I haven't posted in a while. I was out of the country for work this past week with no time and no access to blogspot... but I'm back! And excited to share a new post with you on the newest addition to my nail polish family... Nails Inc's Special Effects 3D Glitter Nail Polish in Sloane Square. 

(no flash, natural lighting - click photo to enlarge)

This UK based nail brand just launched in US Sephora's and I was super excited when I saw it. I love the rocker edge of this gun metal colour but it also comes in purple and teal which were equally as nice! These polishes dry super fast and are good to go in 1 to 2 coats.

In the photo I have a base coat of a sheer black polish, two coats of Sloane Square and a top coat. I can't wait to experiment with this polish! I'd love to do a deep green or purple under it with just 1 coat of glitter... and I'd love to try an ombre technique or glitter accented ring finger!

Isn't nail art is such a fun way to accessorize and express yourself?

xo candice
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July Favourites!

It's hard to believe July has come and gone and we're already in the last month of summer! All of the new fall makeup collections are already hitting counters and even though the end of summer makes me sad, fall newness is sooo exciting and I can't wait to pick up some new goodies!

For the month of July, I've been loving some great new products but first I have to say that I've been using my Benefit Hoola Bronzer everyday and loving it! This has always been one of my favourites and it's definitely been my go to this summer. Sparkle and shine show up much more in the summer sun so I love that this bronzer is a true brown matte shade that I can't live without! They've also recently repackaged and the boxed powder now comes with a flip top lid with a mirror inside!

As far as newness goes... Stila's Stay All Day Waterproof Brow Colour is among a few new products they've launched recently. I've tried other products like this before with felt tips that dried up after 3 uses so I was hesitant about trying this one... but I'm sure glad I did! The tip is more like a brush and the colour is perfect (I use medium) and it gives such a natural look! I take care to make sure there is no foundation or powder in my brows before using the product because my guess is that my complexion products are what dried up my previous product.

I've also been obsessed with the newest colour from the Fresh Sugar Lip Treatments... Honey! I've always loved this product and was so excited for the launch of this new pinky nude shade! A lemon scented lip balm with jojoba, shea, and an SPF of 15 what more could you ask for? How about super chic packaging and four perfect shades... my fav! (I've been wearing it every day).

And last, but not least, I love the new MAC Semi Precious Collection and should probably make my way over to my nearest counter for some more before it's all gone! If you're a fan of mineralized and baked products you should check out this limited edition collection asap! The first product I snagged from the collection and the one that stood out to me the most was the Mineralize Skin Finish Semi Precious Crystal Pink. One product, three shades, gorgeous sheen. Perfect for light doses of summer glow!

Hope you guys found some great new products like I did this month!

xo candice
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