tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37887001113190363182024-02-07T05:26:43.546-05:00SaimeseSaimesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10159282700989911139noreply@blogger.comBlogger241125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3788700111319036318.post-10984408269065904902015-03-07T14:38:00.000-05:002015-03-07T14:43:54.474-05:00My FAV Lippies from #30DaysofLipstick<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I thought I'd compile a list of my favourite/most used lipsticks out of the 30 that I posted for #30DaysofLipstick. I wasn't trying to aim for my top 5 or top 10, but I ended up with 10 anyway.</div>
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Day 1: Gerard Cosmetics lipstick in 1995</div>
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Day 11: Sonia Kashuk velvety matte lip crayon in 08 Mulberry Nude<br />
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Day 24: Make Up For Ever Aqua Lip lip liner in 14C Light Rosewood worn all over the lips<br />
<i>I usually use this as a lipliner & mix it in with another lipstick or all over the lips with another lipstick all over too because I find that it feels a bit too drying on its own.</i><br />
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Day 27: Revlon matte lipstick in 009 Fabulous Fig<br />
<i>This is one of the first matte lipsticks that I purchased & it's still one of my faves. I usually apply this all over the lips + Revlon matte lipstick in 007 In the Red in the center of my lips & blend that in.</i><br />
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Day 19: Sephora cream lip stain in 04 Endless Purple (Discontinued)</div>
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Day 9: Revlon ColorBurst matte balm in 225 Sultry<br />
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Day 29: Mary Kay creamy lip color in Retro Rose (Limited Edition)</div>
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Day 23: Wet n Wild MegaLast lip color in 916D Ravin' Raisin + Sephora cream lip stain in 03 Strawberry Kissed applied lightly all over & blended in while it was still wet</div>
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Day 20: Annabelle Cosmetics lip liner in 420 Blush all over + Maybelline color sensational creamy matte lip color in 660 Touch of Spice</div>
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Day 30: Dose of Colors liquid matte lipstick in Berry Me</div>
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If you haven't already noticed:</div>
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- I have a comfort zone & pinks are not a part of that.</div>
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- For bold lips, I tend to lean towards berry tones these days.</div>
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- I have always loved matte lips & that love is still strong.</div>
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Saimesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10159282700989911139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3788700111319036318.post-44598303452981011042015-02-20T03:00:00.000-05:002015-02-20T03:04:13.417-05:00My-Sweet-Take-on-Tabbouleh Salad (Gluten-Free | GF)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I have a special spot in my heart for quinoa. It's versatile, filling, & known for it's high protein content. One day I bought quinoa from Bulk Barn & on my way out of the mall, I walked by a Mediterranean restaurant at the food court called Villa Madina. I've had tabbouleh plenty of times, but as I glanced over the tabbouleh this time, the first thing that crossed my mind is that I could use quinoa as a substitute to make tabbouleh.<br />
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Since then I've been using quinoa to make tabbouleh salad instead of bulgur wheat which is used in traditional tabbouleh recipes. However, the other day while making tabbouleh, I was snacking on red grapes & I thought red grapes would taste really nice with this salad.<br />
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I loved the end result, so I thought I'd share the recipe. I must warn you though, I don't have exact measurements. It all depends on your liking - if you like a lot of lemon juice, onions, or salt, then go for it. Personally, I'm not the biggest fan of the strong flavour of parsley, which is a bit odd considering that parsley is one of the main ingredients in tabbouleh. But that's exactly why I didn't add as much parsley as most people would & added more grapes instead.<br />
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<li>1/2 cup of chicken broth<br />- OR 1/3 Maggi chicken bouillon cube dissolved in 1/2 cup of water</li>
<li>1/4 cup quinoa</li>
<li>1/2 English cucumber</li>
<li>2 tomatoes </li>
<li>1/2 red onion </li>
<li>40 seedless red grapes </li>
<li>handful of mint </li>
<li>2 to 3 handfuls of flat-leaf parsley</li>
<li>juice of 3/4 of a lemon </li>
<li>salt </li>
<li>ground black pepper </li>
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<li>Bring the chicken broth (or 1/3 chicken bouillon cube dissolved in 1/2 cup of water) to a boil. Add the quinoa & let it cook for 20 minutes or till the quinoa absorbs all of the liquid & it is cooked properly. Once it is cooked, let it cool. If there is some liquid remaining & the quinoa is already cooked through, use a sieve to strain the excess liquid.</li>
<li>Cut the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, grapes, mint, & parsley. I didn't dice everything into small pieces & I cut the grapes in half. </li>
<li>Season with lemon juice, salt, & ground black pepper.</li>
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<li>I prefer cooking quinoa in chicken broth (preferably homemade) as it adds a lot of flavour to the otherwise bland quinoa. Alternatively, you can cook 1/4 cup of quinoa in 1/2 cup of water. You can also try adding a pinch of salt to the water before adding the quinoa.</li>
<li>You can take out the seeds in the cucumber & tomatoes, but I was eating the salad right away, so I didn't mind leaving them in. If you plan on storing the salad, you might want to take out the seeds so that the salad doesn't get too watery.</li>
<li>Traditional recipes of tabbouleh include a bit of olive oil, but I skip it.</li>
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This is the last post from the #30DaysofLipstick challenge that I took part in on Instagram. If you saw my previous posts from this challenge, you probably figured out my signature pose for this challenge. I can't decide whether I had more fun wearing so many lip colours or sporting my collection of big earrings!<br />
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Day 26: Stila Cosmetics stay all day liquid lipstick in Dolce<br />
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Day 27: Revlon matte lipstick in 009 Fabulous Fig<br />
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Day 28: Maybelline color sensational creamy matte lipstick in 665 Lust for Blush<br />
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Day 29: Mary Kay creamy lip color in Retro Rose (Limited Edition)<br />
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Day 30: Dose of Colors liquid matte lipstick in Berry Me</div>
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Day 21: Sephora cream lip stain in 03 Strawberry Kissed<br />
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Day 22: Mary Kay creme lipstick in Hibiscus + Marcelle Cosmetics rouge xpression lipstick in 853 Jezebel in the middle<br />
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Day 23: Wet n Wild MegaLast lip color in 916D Ravin' Raisin + Sephora cream lip stain in 03 Strawberry Kissed applied lightly all over & blended in while it was still wet<br />
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Day 24: Make Up For Ever Aqua Lip lip liner in 14C Light Rosewood worn all over the lips<br />
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Day 25: Mary Kay creme lipstick in Whipped Berries + Maybelline moisture extreme lipstick in G100 Chestnut mixed in all over<br />
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Day 16: NYX Cosmetics soft matte lip cream in Addis Ababa + Revlon matte lipstick in 002 Pink Pout mixed in all over</div>
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Day 17: Maybelline moisture extreme lip color in 360 Cherry Brown</div>
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Day 18: Yves Saint Laurent rouge volupte lipstick in 25 Soft Beige<br />
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Day 19: Sephora cream lip stain in 04 Endless Purple</div>
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Day 20: Annabelle Cosmetics lip liner in 420 Blush all over + Maybelline color sensational creamy matte lip color in 660 Touch of Spice</div>
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Day 11: Sonia Kashuk velvety matte lip crayon in 08 Mulberry Nude<br />
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Day 12: Senna Cosmetics' cream lipstick in Ruby</div>
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Day 14: Wet n Wild MegaLast lip color in 913C Sand Storm</div>
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Day 15: Mary Kay creme lipstick in Raisinberry</div>
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Day 6: Wet n Wild MegaLast lip color in 916D Ravin' Raisin + L'Oreal colour riche lip gloss in Rich Pink in the middle</div>
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Day 7: Make Up For Ever rouge artist natural lipstick in N9 Copper Pink + L'Oreal colour juice sheer glossy lip gloss in 850 Butterscotch Drop in the middle</div>
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Day 8: Sephora color lip last lipstick in 04 Brown is Back!</div>
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Day 9: Revlon ColorBurst matte balm in 225 Sultry</div>
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Day 10: Sofina lipstick (uncle got this from Japan years ago) + Barry M matte lip paint in 100 Baby Pink in the middle</div>
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Day 1: Gerard Cosmetics lipstick in 1995</div>
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Day 2: Mary Kay creamy lip colour in Carefree Coral (Limited Edition) + NARS lip gloss in Orgasm in the center</div>
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Day 3: Senna Cosmetics cream lipstick in Down to Earth + Senna Cosmetics cream lipstick in Midas in the center</div>
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Day 4: Maybelline color sensational lip color in 265 Autumn Rush</div>
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Day 5: Revlon matte lipstick in In the Red</div>
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It may be odd that I'm reviewing a pencil sharpener out of all the wonderful beauty products that I've been trying out recently. But I've always believed (& I'm sure you makeup enthusiasts will agree with me here), that the tools we use are just as important as the products. Just like brushes or an eyelash curler, a good pencil sharpener will last you years.</div>
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The NARS pencil sharpener, which is made in Germany, is exactly one of those durable beauty tools. Since it's made in Germany, you can expect a higher quality sharpener for a higher price than something that's made in China. For $8.50 CAD + tax at Sephora, you get a dual-ended sharpener in the classic NARS rubber & plastic finish. This comes packaged in the simple black cardboard packing like the rest of their products.<br />
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The dual-ended sharpener is so convenient because I can sharpen my regular eyeliners & lip pencils as well as bigger lip pencils or kajal eyeliners. I have tried using this with drugstore & higher end pencils & haven't had any problems. However, I've heard that some people have had problems with some of the Sephora brand pencils which are slimmer, which I don't own any of so I can't comment on that.</div>
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I really love how you also get a cleaning stick. This securely slides into the front top portion, which is then covered by the lid, so you won't have to worry about losing it. The stick allows you to reach any small shavings or clean off product that's stuck to the blades without getting messy. The shavings get collected in the top portion of the sharpener, but in case you want to clean the back of the blade thoroughly, NARS has made this easy too. Simply pop out the bottom part of the sharpener to reach the back of the blade.</div>
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Besides all of these good qualities, the main reason why I chose to review this product is because of its performance. If you've only used sharpeners from the drugstore, you'll be able to tell the difference right away. It sharpens your pencils so smoothly & you don't have to rotate the pencil too much for it to sharpen, which means it's not wasting any more product than is necessary. This point itself should sell you on this sharpener, especially if you use more expensive pencils! With cheaper sharpeners you may have run into problems where you've just slightly sharpened your pencil and a bit of the tip just breaks off & you end up wasting more product to get a nice tip. I've been able to get a sharp point with this sharpener & the tip has never broken off.</div>
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The only downside is that the NARS rubber & plastic packaging may collect dust over time but you can wipe it down easily with a wet cotton pad. Don't mind the picture above with the shavings - that's dirty on purpose for that specific shot since I was experimenting.</div>
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I've been using this sharpener for over 2 years now & I love it. The last 2 pics are of my sharpener & the top 2 pics are of my mums brand new sharpener that I told her she HAS to buy because it's amazing.</div>
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Saimesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10159282700989911139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3788700111319036318.post-56973784371215578672014-11-14T12:30:00.003-05:002014-11-14T12:35:36.679-05:00Cute & Comfy Shoes from Reef<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I don’t live anywhere close to beautiful beaches, which is one of the reasons that I haven’t really been exposed to surfing or that lifestyle, so this was my first time hearing about <a href="http://www.reef.com/" target="_blank">Reef</a>. I did some research & their website says the following: “Reef is a core surf company. [They] create authentic and innovative products intended to nurture an incredibly fortunate lifestyle that involves surf, sensuality and a life filled with happiness…Reef continuously creates high quality, comfortable sandals and surf apparel for an active lifestyle. Our products are eco-friendly as we constantly strive to improve our environment.”<br />
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Although I’m not a surfer, while browsing through their <a href="http://shop.reef.com/girls-shoes/l/290" target="_blank">shoes for girls</a>, I found cute shoes. I actually dislike wearing socks & boots all the time, so I avoid wearing them for as long as I can. I opt for flats at times even when there’s snow on the ground – yeah.. I can be a bit crazy at times. Keeping that in mind, here are the top 2 that I liked even though the weather in Canada is chilly these days & most people here wouldn’t choose these to wear right now:
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<li style="text-align: center;">These would look great with so many outfits. You could pair these with skinny blue jeans & a casual T-shirt for a casual look. You could also wear them with skinny jet black jeans, a plain gray or white T-shirt tucked in the pants at the front with lots of jewelry & accessories for a more dressed up look.</li>
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<li style="text-align: center;">I was attracted to these because of the colour. I have a handbag & a shirt that are similar to it & it’s hard to find casual shoes in this colour. & if you think you won’t be able to wear these with a lot of outfits, you might be surprised – I used to own mustard coloured flats that I wore with everything. They added that extra pop of colour, which I really like.</li>
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In the footer of their <a href="http://shop.reef.com/girls-footwear-leather/l/204" target="_blank">leather flip flops for women</a> page it states that “This popular Reef footwear features ISA L.I.T.E. (low impact to the environment) leather sandals, soft suede footbeds, and comfortable arch support.” I’ve actually spent some extra money for flats that had soft footbeds & comfortable arch support & those were super comfortable even on days when I was on my feet all day, so I would definitely recommend you to look for footwear with these features.<br />
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Before I start getting carried away on this keyboard, I want to let you know that this is a look that I did <b>months</b> ago (in Feb 2014 to be precise). If you follow me on Instagram, you may have spotted this look a few times already - I haven't included any of those pics in this post, but keep reading for links to them if you want to check them out. Also, this post is picture heavy, so I'll try to keep the rest of the post short.</div>
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If you don't follow me on Instagram (@saimese), here are the pictures & video that this look appeared in prior to this post: {<a href="http://instagram.com/p/kvv8gwrQ5W/" target="_blank">picture 1</a> • <a href="http://instagram.com/p/kwSyhVLQ7k/" target="_blank">picture 2</a> • <a href="http://instagram.com/p/kwY1W6LQxE/" target="_blank">video</a> • <a href="http://instagram.com/p/kx11syrQ52/" target="_blank">picture 3</a> • <a href="http://instagram.com/p/k5IOcfrQ_G/" target="_blank">picture 4</a> • <a href="http://instagram.com/p/vPpWBjLQ85/" target="_blank">picture 5</a>}</div>
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Rimmel London Exaggerate Full Colour Lip Liner in 063 Eastend Snob</div>
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Revlon Colorstay foundation for combination/oily skin in 250 Fresh Beige</div>
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Laura Geller's Blush-N-Brighten in Roseberry [cheeks]</div>
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Too Faced Shadow Insurance Primer</div>
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Prestige Cosmetics eyeshadow in C-153 Angel [highlight]</div>
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Maybelline Ultra Liner waterproof liquid liner in Black [upper lashline + inner & outer wings]</div>
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L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara in Carbon Black [upper & lower lashes]
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I wasn't aiming for an Arabic, Bollywood, or South Asian bridal inspired makeup look, but I know that's what a lot of people would call this. I just really wanted to use my 24k gold pigment that I bought from the beauty school (<a href="http://glow-academy.ca/" target="_blank">Glow Academy</a>) that I went to because I hadn't used it before. One thing led to another & it just turned into this dramatic look while I was doing my makeup. I really like how it turned out.</div>
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Saimesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10159282700989911139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3788700111319036318.post-84227207984376642012014-11-04T03:00:00.000-05:002014-11-04T03:12:29.104-05:00Blinged Out Brows<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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When I saw Huda Kattan's (also known as HudaBeauty) <a href="http://youtu.be/QDfOl1c31oA" target="_blank">video on Bling Brow</a> by Benefit last week, I completely loved the look. I decided to try it the next day itself! I knew I wanted to wear a bold lip for fall too, so this look was created with both of those things in mind.</div>
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You do not need the <a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/product/view/bling-brow" target="_blank">Bling Brow kit</a> for this look. You can use bindis instead, which are self-adhesive & are applied mainly by South Asian women on their forehead between their brows. These would be much cheaper. However, I don't wear bindis, so I used what I already had: <a href="http://saimese.blogspot.ca/2011/12/rhinestone-nail-art.html" target="_blank">rhinestones that are meant for nail art</a>, lash glue, & a tweezer. I decided to go with 2 regular/clear rhinestones with a lavender rhinestone in the middle. Due to my rhinestones being smaller, the lavender one didn't show up as well in person or in pics, so next time I would definitely go for a darker purple or just use 3 clear ones. I've also used these rhinestones in other makeup looks that have been previously posted on the blog, but only on the inner or outer corners of my eye.</div>
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Eyeshadow primer: Too Faced shadow insurance</div>
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Browbone + crease: MAC eyeshadow in Saddle</div>
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Lid: MAC eyeshadow in Bamboo</div>
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Outer corner + crease: BH Cosmetics eyeshadow in MM17</div>
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Waterline + lower lashline: NYX jumbo eyeshadow pencil in Purple</div>
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Lower lasline: BH Cosmetics eyeshadow in CS06 & blended that out using BH Cosmetics eyeshadow in CM08</div>
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Tear duct + under brow arch: Hard Candy So Baked Bronzer in 129 Tiki</div>
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Liquid eyeliner: Milani Eye Tech Extreme Liquid Eye Liner in 01 Blackest Black</div>
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Tightline: Milani Liquid Eye liquid-like eyeliner pencil in 01 Black</div>
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I've posted close up pics of the eye makeup in the following post: <a href="http://saimese.blogspot.ca/2014/10/review-bornprettystorecom-lashes-l-09.html" target="_blank">Review: BornPrettyStore.com lashes #L-09 & brush</a> </div>
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I'm trying to grow out my eyebrows, so they're all over the place. The look would be much better with cleaner brows. I still ended up LOVING the blinged out brows on myself so much that now I want an excuse to wear these.</div>
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They're over the top, but if you're confident you can rock them, especially if your rhinestones are as small as the ones I used. I did the look for this blog & ended up wearing this look to the mall, but that's just me. These would be perfect to wear to weddings too - they totally go with the bold outfits & makeup at South Asian weddings.</div>
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Saimesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10159282700989911139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3788700111319036318.post-28548963508822131522014-11-03T07:00:00.000-05:002014-11-03T07:00:13.863-05:00Tarte Cosmetics Brushes for a Flawless Base<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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If you are someone who has to travel during holiday season, picking outfits ahead of time, packing presents, & packing all your hair, makeup, & skincare products can be a mission. To some people I know it might seem a bit early to speak about the holidays, but it’s already November & Sephora has its holiday gift sets on display. Tarte cosmetics is one of those brands that always has pretty holiday gift sets. This year, I decided to browse through their products online & I really liked some of the <a href="http://tartecosmetics.com/tarte-shop-makeup-brushes-tools" target="_blank">tarte cosmetics makeup brushes</a>. The 3 makeup brushes that caught my eye will help you achieve a flawless base, which is important especially during the holidays when you’re taking lots of group pictures & selfies.</div>
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<a href="http://tartecosmetics.com/tarte-item-airbrush-finish-bamboo-foundation-brush" target="_blank">the buffer airbrush finish bamboo foundation brush</a></div>
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This brush is actually on <a href="http://tartecosmetics.com/tarte-shop-best-selling-makeup" target="_blank">tarte’s best sellers list</a>. It’s dense, which will allow for a full coverage application. It’s also fairly large, which means you can buff your foundation in quicker & it’s supposed to give you an airbrush finish. Quick & easy full coverage = perfect!</div>
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<a href="http://tartecosmetics.com/tarte-item-double-ended-bamboo-brow-brush" target="_blank">shape shifter double ended bamboo brow brush</a></div>
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Whether I apply liquid or powder foundation, one step that I make sure I don’t skip is brushing through my brows with a spoolie brush. I do this because I already have really dark, full brows & I don’t fill them in unless I’m wearing a lot of eye makeup for a special occasion. Since I don’t do anything to my brows on a regular basis, I go over them with a spoolie brush to make sure the eyebrow hair is brushed through & in one direction instead of being all over the place since my eyebrow hair is long too. It also gets rid of any foundation that I may have buffed on to my eyebrows while applying it & my eyebrows look dark again.</div>
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If I was filling in my brows, I would use the angled side of the brush & I know a lot of women would use it for this purpose. However, if you’re someone like me & you already have full brows that you don’t fill in, you can use the angled brush with gel eyeliner to create a classic winged eyeliner look. I also use angled brushes to apply eyeshadow to my lower lashline, so this brush is definitely a winner for me.</div>
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Even on days when I’m not wearing a lot of makeup, I love sculpting & defining my cheekbones & this is such a great multi-purpose dual-ended brush for doing that. This brush may be used in a lot of ways depending on your preference of how sharp you like your features to appear. The rounded end may be used to buff out any cream or liquid highlighter. Due to the brush being so dense, you may also use it to pack on a lot of product in the hollows of your cheeks to contour.</div>
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The angled end allows for easy product placement. It may be used to buff & blend out any product packed on in the hollows of your cheeks with the rounded end. If you’re not a fan of a really sharp contour, you may use the angled end alone to apply your contour powder lightly & this will give you a more natural contour. This end can also be used to apply blush once you are done contouring.</div>
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I love how these brushes would allow me to achieve a perfect base & save room so I can pack all my eye makeup brushes, which I have the hardest time narrowing down. These tarte cosmetics brushes are made from sustainably harvested bamboo. The bamboo handles along with the gold ferrules & densely packed bristles give these brushes a luxurious feel. & who doesn’t want that luxurious feeling during the holidays?</div>
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In my <a href="http://saimese.blogspot.ca/2014/10/eid-ul-fitr-2014-makeup-look.html" target="_blank">Eid-ul-Fitr 2014 makeup look post</a> I had said that I won't be getting that dolled up on Eid-ul-Adha this year. That was the original plan, but as you can see from these pics things turned out a bit differently. I did get dolled up at night & here are the products I used to do so.</div>
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Eyeshadow primer: Too Faced shadow insurance</div>
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Under brow + inner corner + tearduct: Hard Candy So Baked Bronzer in 129 Tiki (as a highlight)</div>
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Lid: Prestige Cosmetics eyeshadow in C-179 Golden Retriever</div>
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Browbone + crease + outer V: BH Cosmetics eyeshadow in MM17 (I used a large fluffy blending brush to first apply this to the browbone. Using a smaller blending brush I applied this colour to the crease. Lastly, using a dense domed brush I applied this to the outer V & used the smaller blending brush used earlier to blend it with the gold lid colour)</div>
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Liquid eyeliner: Milani Eye Tech Extreme Liquid Eye Liner in 01 Blackest Black</div>
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Tightline: Milani Liquid Eye liquid-like eyeliner pencil in 01 Black</div>
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Waterline: Rimmel Scandal Eyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal in 005 Nude</div>
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Lashes (upper & lower): 1 coat of L'Oreal Voluminous Original + 1 coat of Maybelline the Colossal Volum' Express in Classic Black</div>
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Are you tired of seeing this pose yet? I was trying to show off this handmade fabric ring that my cousin, <a href="http://www.azramomin.com/" target="_blank">Azra Momin</a>, made & gave me. All the good, clear pics ended up with me in this pose, hahaha!</div>
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Saimesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10159282700989911139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3788700111319036318.post-22766359090230199432014-10-29T03:00:00.000-04:002014-10-29T03:03:34.283-04:00Review: BornPrettyStore.com lashes #L-09 & brush<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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When I got these lashes in the mail, the first thing that I noticed was the pretty mint packing with the clear cover. These are the <a href="http://www.bornprettystore.com/5pairsbox-handmade-black-eyelash-thick-long-tail-natural-fake-lash-p-14126.html" target="_blank">#L-09 lashes from www.bornprettystore.com</a> & they come in a pack of 5 for $4.99. The lashes itself are really pretty too. They're shorter in the inner corner & get longer + thicker on the outer corner.</div>
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I didn't have to cut these lashes because they fit my eyes perfectly, but you may have to cut them depending on the shape of your eye. These look fluttery, natural, & beautiful once they're on. They're perfect if you're not wearing a heavy smokey eye because they add just the right amount of glam like they did to my look as you can see in these pics.</div>
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The stiff brush was a flop. It's a <a href="http://www.bornprettystore.com/eyeshadow-brush-wooden-handle-makeup-p-15680.html" target="_blank">wooden handle brush</a> for $1.84 & the only thing I would use it for is to apply eyeshadow primer or a cream eyeshadow. Even then I would suggest using your fingers as it would give you better results & would be a lot quicker. The brush handle feels cheap & the brush itself is nothing special. I'd rather spend the same amount of money on a brush by e.l.f cosmetics.</div>
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I like to test out skin care products for a while before I review them since reviewing skin care & makeup products is very different. With most skin care products, you start seeing results after a while & with consistent use. I have been trying out the <a href="http://www.marcelle.com/en/ideal-skin-perfector" target="_blank">Marcelle Ideal Skin Perfector</a> for over a month and a half now & I'm finally ready to review it.</div>
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Their website also breaks down their claims to perfect & correct in 4 categories: skin tone, dark spots, pores, & fine lines. For more information on specific claims within those categories, <a href="http://www.marcelle.com/en/ideal-skin-perfector" target="_blank">click here</a>.</div>
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The website also includes some of the key features of the product including hypo-allergenic, perfume free, paraben free, dermatologist tested, & recognized Skin Health Program by the Canadian Dermatology Association.</div>
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When I started using the product, the first thing I noticed was the packaging and the tip that dispenses the product. The pink tip is softer than the rest of the tube & allows for spot treatment, which is good if you only want to apply it to areas where you have dark spots, larger pores, or fine lines.</div>
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The consistency of the product is like a light weight moisturizer. It's not too runny or thick & does not have any scent to it. Depending on your skin type, you could use it by itself as a moisturizer. However, they do recommend that you apply it prior to your moisturizer, which is what I chose to do since my skin needs extra hydration. I use less than a pea-sized amount for my whole face & I follow that up with a pea-sized amount of my Cetaphil moisturizing lotion. I do this twice a day.</div>
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If you look closely, you'll see a slight pink pearlescent finish, which I believe is what adds a slight glow to your skin once applied. The glow is barely noticeable & it just makes your skin look fresh.</div>
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I don't really have any sunspots or dark spots besides acne scars. I didn't see a difference in those, but I wasn't expecting them to fade since my acne always scars badly.</div>
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My skin was darker around my forehead, mouth, & jawline, but after 2 weeks of consistent use twice a day, I saw that my skin tone was more even. Now after more than a month & a half of use, my skin tone has definitely evened out more & I would feel alright going out just wearing under eye concealer & setting that instead of feeling like I have to wear foundation too. It's an awesome feeling & I would recommend the product for this reason alone.</div>
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I've never had large pores, but in the past year I've noticed that the pores on my cheeks (closer to the bridge of my nose) have gotten a bit larger & this product has helped tighten & reduce those pores.</div>
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The Marcelle Ideal Skin Perfector has been available at <a href="http://www.marcelle.com/" target="_blank">Marcelle.com</a> & in stores since August 2014 for $24.95. Although the price may seem a bit high to some, this product will easily last me for a little more than 2 months & it's always good to invest in quality skin care products.</div>
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It's no surprise that I've been slacking at blogging, but you may have noticed that I'm trying to get back into the groove of things. If not, then click either (or both) of the links below that will take you to my recent posts - they will open up in a new window, so you won't be interrupted.</div>
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I'm planning on updating the blog regularly starting next week. I have a <a href="https://twitter.com/Saimese/status/520686797253517313" target="_blank">few ideas for posts</a>, but if you'd like to see something specific, leave a comment below or get in touch through any other social media accounts that you follow me on.</div>
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Now that I'm trying to blog more, I thought I'd enter a <a href="http://sparksessions.ca/win-trip-to-attend-2014-spark-sessions-conference/" target="_blank">contest to win a trip to attend the 2014 Spark Sessions Conference</a>, which is Canada's fashion & beauty blogger conference. It's about time I took this blog to the next level & I think that being able to attend the conference would be the perfect opportunity to push me in the right direction.</div>
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This is my entry for the contest - a makeup look that I would most likely wear to the conference. Now, this was a bit hard for me because when I travel I usually I tend to pack way more products than I would need & do my makeup depending on my mood that day. Am I the only one who does this?</div>
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The look that I decided on was a smokey brown eye, winged black eyeliner, falsies, lots of mascara on my bottom lashes, & bold red lips. It's classic & it would go with any outfit. The look is quite dramatic so I filled in my eyebrows slightly to pull the look together.</div>
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& of course, I can't forget the heavily contoured & highlighted cheeks. It's my favourite part! Although, I will have to remind myself to go easy with contouring & highlighting my cheekbones - that's one thing I tend to go a bit overboard with.</div>
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Do you think I should add some colour to the look if I win? *fingers crossed*</div>
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This Eid I won't be getting as dolled up as I usually do, so I thought I'd post the makeup look that I did on Eid-ul-Fitr this year. It was my first time stepping outside my house wearing winged eyeliner on the inner corners of my eyes. Usually I rub/scratch the inner corners of my eyes when I'm tired so I've always been slightly afraid that I'll rub it off, but luckily that didn't happen - phew!</div>
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Eyeshadow primer: Too Faced shadow insurance</div>
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Crease: Hustle & Darkhorse</div>
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Outer 1/3 of lower lashline: Hustle</div>
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Upper lashline + tightline: Mary Kay gel eyeliner in Jet Black</div>
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Waterline: Rimmel Scandal Eyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal in 005 Nude</div>
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Lashes: L'Oreal Voluminous Original (upper & lower lashes)</div>
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Falsies: Huda Beauty lashes in 01 Giselle</div>
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Revlon Colorstay foundation for combination/oily skin in 250 Fresh Beige</div>
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Hard Candy So Baked Bronzer in 129 Tiki (cheekbones)</div>
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Saimesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10159282700989911139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3788700111319036318.post-58163665303408108602014-09-29T16:00:00.000-04:002014-09-29T16:02:45.130-04:00Coral Lips at the Shooting Range<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I went to a shooting range 5 months ago (April) & I wanted to keep my makeup light for the occasion. I went with lots of mascara, a bright inner corner/tearduct area, slightly contoured cheeks, & a light coral lip.</div>
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Usually I prefer matte lips, but since the rest of the look was simple, I decided to try out some coral lippies sent by Mary Kay's PR to add a pop of colour. The names of these products are so cute!<br />
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I lightly applied the <a href="http://www.marykay.com/en-US/Mary-Kay-At-Play-Lip-Crayon/Coral-Me-Crazy/200565.partId" rel="" target="_blank">Mary Kay At Play lip crayon in Coral Me Crazy</a>. This lip crayon has a lot of shimmer & I don't like shimmer in my lip products at all. The lip crayon also made the dry patches of my lips stand out more.<br />
So I decided to top off that lip crayon with a bit of the <a href="http://www.marykay.com/en-US/Makeup/Mary-Kay-At-Play/Mary-Kay-At-Play-Jelly-Lip-Gloss/Poppy-Love/200546.partId?eCatId=11836" rel="" target="_blank">Mary Kay At Play jelly lip gloss in Poppy Love</a> in hopes of toning down the dryness. I loved this jelly lip gloss right away. It made my lips look 5 times better than when I just wore the lip crayon alone. The jelly lip gloss is a bit sheer, so it added the right amount of colour (& would look gorgeous when worn alone). The gloss is also a bit sticky though, but it was not uncomfortable.<br />
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This combo stayed on my lips for about 4 hours. When everything wore off, the shimmers from the lip crayon stayed behind, which I wasn't a fan of. Both products are buildable, which I really like. I think the lip crayon would look nice by itself on light skintones - just make sure you exfoliate your lips before applying it though.</div>
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Do you tone down your makeup looks depending on where you're going? I find that I've started doing that a lot.</div>
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P.S. I posted this look/products on Instagram the night these pics were originally taken - months ago. <a href="http://instagram.com/p/nY7GfdLQ5M" target="_blank">Click here to see that pic</a>. I'm def way more active on Instagram, so follow me there for more updates.<br />
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Saimesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10159282700989911139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3788700111319036318.post-47883965292806311262014-04-04T03:30:00.000-04:002014-04-04T10:55:39.870-04:00DIY Canvas Wall Art: Glitter, Photos, & a Quote<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This eye-catching Pinterest inspired weekend project added the <b>wow-factor</b> to my room without much effort.</div>
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Ever since I saw the <a href="http://www.pennypincherfashion.com/2012/01/diy-glittered-chevron-art.html" target="_blank"><i>DIY Glitter Chevron Art</i> by 'Penny Pincher Fashion' pinned on Pinterest</a> over 1 year ago, I knew I had to try it. After that, I kept seeing DIY photo canvases, which I really liked too. So I used both ideas to come up with a little weekend art project.</div>
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Recently, I posted pictures on <a href="http://instagram.com/saimese" target="_blank">Instagram </a>with these canvases in the background & my friends asked me/complimented me on them. {<a href="http://instagram.com/p/l6dferLQyU/" target="_blank">picture 1</a> • <a href="http://instagram.com/p/l6p_38rQ6u/" target="_blank">picture 2</a> • <a href="http://instagram.com/p/mXyigvLQ2V/" target="_blank">video</a>}. Check out the video that I just posted too.. you can really see how the glitter sparkles when the light hits it -- so pretty!</div>
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Since I had taken a lot of pictures during the process from my cell phone, I decided to blog about it. I've included the steps, but feel free to contact me if you need any clarification.</div>
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First up, the <b><span style="font-size: large;">red chevron glitter</span></b> & the <b><span style="font-size: large;">purple striped glitter</span></b> canvas wall art pieces.<br />
I used acrylic paint. & the glitter that I used is glitter used for art (from Wal-Mart).</div>
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I knew I wanted one of the canvases to be a mix of both the red & purple colours with a quote on it. I chose the following quote by <b>Sam Levenson: <i>"For attractive lips, speak words of kindness. For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people."</i></b><br />
While painting the canvas itself, I used the same foam brushes that I used to paint the other 2 canvases above, but just lightened my strokes as I got to the halfway point on the canvas.</div>
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Lastly, I knew the photo canvases would be easier to make, but I wanted to add my own touch to make them stand out a bit more. In most of the tutorials that I've seen online, they paint the edges a certain colour or apply coloured strips.</div>
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Since I was working with glitter & going with a gold theme in my room, I decided to do glitter edges. Also, I feel like glitter edges are so versatile because they will look good with almost any decor.</div>
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The steps for these will be listed below the picture because they're a bit lengthy.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Photo canvases with glitter edges:</span></b></div>
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<b>Step 1 - <i>the glitter edges</i>:</b> Place a lot of glitter on a newspaper in the middle area (where the newspaper was folded). Apply tacky glue to one edge of the canvas. Firmly place the edge covered in glue on the glitter, press it down, & move it around to ensure that edge is covered in glitter. Repeat for the 3 other edges.</div>
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Please note: you can apply paint on the edges before you start this process so that none of the canvas shows through.</div>
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<b>Step 2 - <i>the photo</i>:</b> Apply a generous coat of mod podge on the canvas & place your 8 x 10 photo on top. I left the canvas face down with a heavy book on it overnight.</div>
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<b>Step 3 - <i>the finishing touches</i>:</b> The next morning, I applied a coat of matte mod podge on the photo & on the edges. The mod podge acts as a sealant. Also, using a matte mod podge will avoid any glares from the lights in my room.</div>
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<li style="text-align: left;">When painting the canvases, cover the edges and go over a bit to the back so that if someone's looking at the canvas from the side, the unpainted canvas doesn't show.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">When working with tacky glue & glitter: work in small sections & cover the entire area that you've applied the glue to with a thick layer of glitter by sprinkling it over generously. Tap off the extra glitter on a newspaper/paper & pour this back into the jar of glitter.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">If you're applying glitter to the edges of the canvas, make sure you press down on the glitter firmly so the edge gets coated well & the white from the canvas doesn't show through. (Alternatively, as mentioned above, you can also use a gold paint as a base first to hide the white canvas if you want).</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">The mod podge applies white, but don't stress. I won't lie.. this part scared me a bit when I applied the mod podge over the glitter & the photos & it was white. But as you can see from the final result, it really does dry clear.</li>
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I adhered these using double-sided tape right above my desk. They add a fabulous touch to my otherwise blah room - not only because of the glitter & the quote, but because I have my loved ones right there at all times :)</div>
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I've noticed that I keep reaching for MAC's eyeshadow in Cranberry whenever I want to do a heavier eye makeup look. I either apply it all over the lid or on my browbone. When I did this look, I was rushing to get ready so I applied Cranberry on my entire lid & smoked out the look using a dark brown eyeshadow.</div>
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Most of the time I pick a lip colour that's at least a shade or 2 darker than my natural lip colour, but this time I decided to go really light since I didn't have enough time to search for a darker lippy that would complement my outfit well.</div>
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The Cranberry shade on the eyes along with a pinky-nude lip would go really well for Valentine's Day as well if you're trying to play up your eyes but don't want to look overdone.<br />
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This look is actually from a wedding that I attended in September 2013 - yikes! I should really get my shit together & blog more. Anyway, I did update my Instagram with this look that night itself, so <a href="http://instagram.com/p/eTiH8lLQzM/" target="_blank">click here to see the picture</a> that I had posted & <a href="http://instagram.com/p/eTnFXjLQ5j/" target="_blank">click here to see the video</a> that I had posted. You can see the outfit a bit more in the video :)<br />
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I've always seen the NYX Cosmetics Glitter Mania powders & thought they were amazing but never bought them because I knew I'd hardly use them. A few months ago I saw them on clearance for around $1.50 CAD each, so of course I couldn't resist. I bought 5 of them: Disco Ball, Purple, Blue, Gold, & Hot Gold.</div>
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As soon as I got home that night, I wanted to try applying the glitter on my eyelid using lash glue as a base because I don't have glitter glue. I used the Blue glitter & came up with this look in 5 minutes. Sorry for the crappy pic quality - it was late & I was a bit lazy.</div>
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The glitter was way more sparkly in person. You can see the sparkles better in the <a href="http://instagram.com/p/eRHV-OrQ3z/" target="_blank">video I posted on Instagram</a> when I did this look: <a href="http://instagram.com/p/eRHV-OrQ3z/" style="text-align: left;">http://instagram.com/p/eRHV-OrQ3z/</a>. Yikes, just realized that I posted that video 2 months ago. That tells you how much I've been slacking with blogging.. oops!</div>
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As much as I love experimenting with colours & the majority of the makeup looks on this blog have been colourful, on a daily basis I tend to favour browns (that's if I'm wearing eyeshadow at all). Usually if I'm in a rush but want to wear some eyeshadow, I grab a dark brown eyeshadow & blend that into my crease with a large blending brush & I'm done!</div>
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Then there are those days where I still want to keep it neutral but I wanna look good!</div>
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This is the makeup look that I did on one of those kinda days. It's a great look if you're going on a date night with your girlfriends or even with a special someone because we all want to look hot on date night but not overdone - I mean, we're not going out; just dressed to impress.</div>
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For the eyeshadows, I used a large blending blush to apply <i>MAC eyeshadow in <b>Cranberry</b></i><b> </b>in the outer two-thirds of my crease + on my browbone + on my lower lashline (you could only see a hint of this colour depending on the lighting). I then applied <i>Senna Cosmetics' Glow Eye Colour in <b>Flare</b></i><b> </b>on my entire lid + inner corner of the eye + whatever was left on the brush under my brow. Lastly, I took <i>BH Cosmetics' eyeshadow in <b>MM17</b></i><b> </b>on a smaller blending brush & blended that into the outer two-thirds of my crease + outer one-third of my lower lashline.</div>
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I finished off the eyes by applying a liquid eyeliner, mascara on the top & bottom lashes, tight-lining, & filling in my brows (using <i>Senna Cosmetics' Sketch-a-Brow pencil in <b>Mink</b></i>) ever so slightly.</div>
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For the cheeks, I used <i>Too Faced's <b>Chocolate Soleil Matte Bronzer</b></i> to contour my cheekbones, temples, & jawline. The blush I used is <i>Barry M's Blusher in <b>BL1 - Pink Orchid</b></i>.</div>
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Lastly, for the pout I used one of my fav lip products at the moment: <i>Senna Cosmetics' Lip Lacquer in <b>Mulberry</b></i>.</div>
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I also wanted to take a quick moment to thank everyone who has encouraged me to get back into blogging or even just asked about why I've been such a bad blogger. It's because of those comments & chats that I'm motivated to get back to blogging, so <b>THANK YOU</b> & lets do this.<br />
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I wanted to play with my loose eyeshadows as I hardly use them on myself & I have some gorgeous colours.</div>
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I knew I wanted to use the yellow and this gorgeous colour by OCC called Cherry Bomb so I let those colours guide me & here's what I came up with.</div>
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<b>On my eyes:</b><br />
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<li>Too Faced Shadow Insurance Primer</li>
<li>NYX Cosmetics Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk [base]</li>
<li>A red eyeshadow from the 120 eyeshadow palette - 1st edition [just on my lid]</li>
<li>Firefly from the Too Faced Smokey Eye palette [under the brow + on the browbone]</li>
<li>Smoking Jacket from the Too Faced Smokey Eye palette [above the crease & blended into the browbone]</li>
<li>Pari Beauty's Transforming Eye Gel [mixed with the loose eyeshadows to intensify the colours & help them stick]</li>
<li>Cherry Bomb loose colour by Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics [on the lid]</li>
<li>Azure mineral pigment dust by Annabelle Cosmetics [lower lashline]</li>
<li>Sunny Side Up by Pure Luxe Cosmetics [inner corner]</li>
<li>Amethyst by Pure Luxe Cosmetics [transition colour above the crease between the yellow & dark purple]</li>
<li>Smokin Hot from the Too Faced Smokey Eye palette [slightly applied to darken the outer crease just a tad bit]</li>
<li>Black: liquid eyeliner + pencil eyeliner [tight line & waterline] + mascara</li>
<li>Falsies</li>
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I also used Senna Cosmetics' Sketch-a-Brow precision brow pencil in Mink.</div>
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<b>On my face:</b><br />
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<li>Revlon Colorstay liquid foundation in 250 Fresh Beige</li>
<li>Annabelle Cosmetics' skintrue concealer</li>
<li>Maybelline's Dream Matte Powder in Honey/Medium 3-4</li>
<li>Too Faced Chocolate Soleil matte bronzer [to contour my cheeks, jawline & temples]</li>
<li>Josie Maran Argan Illuminizer [cheekbones]</li>
<li>Dior Shimmer Powder in 002 Amber Diamond [cheekbones]</li>
<li>NARS blush in Taj Mahal</li>
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If you know me or have been on my blog, you know I love playing with colours, so I definitely had fun doing this. Hope you enjoyed the pictures as much as I enjoyed creating this look.
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