Today’s Look ♡

Today was a bit on the warmer side (-2 degrees c) here in Toronto. And yes, that’s warm for what we’ve been through the past couple of months (sigh). These products came out today and since I’m believing – or hoping to believe spring is just around the corner I opted for a neutral lip and a pop of colour on the eyes to brighten it up.

YSL # 1 Nude Beige ($37)

This lipstick has been my go-to colour ever since purchased! I recently caved in since fell in love (uh oh). The YSL lipsticks are extremely creamy and pigmented in colour and very moisturizing. It definitely helps in this winter season for my lips. However, since it’s so creamy I always exfoliate my lips ahead of time using Sugar Lip Polish by Fresh. It removes any dead skin and helps plump your lips at the same time.

Chanel Eyeshadow Quad – Eclosion ($60)

I really do love Chanel eyeshadow quads. They are on the more expensive side, but they are extremely soft and pigmented. With any of their eye shadow quads you can create a full eye look from day to night. I especially love this quad because it suits my brown eyes. During the day I usually opt for the peach colour all over the lids with the plum on my lower lash line smudged out.

Oribe Gold Lust Nourishing Hair Oil ($36)

Since I have extremely curly and frizzy hair this stuff works wonders for me. I apply it when my hair is damp and towel dried after I come out of the shower. I take less than a pea size amount in my hands and work it into my hair starting from about 3/4 down to the ends. The website claims it:

1. Restores dry and damaged hair
2. Strengthen
3. Provides thermal protection
4. Helps frizz
5. Reduce drying time

And it does exactly all those! I definitely recommend this stuff.

Other products used:

• Chanel Le Volume Mascara # 10 (Black)
• Chanel Perfume
• Chanel Nail Colour # 467 Blue Stain
• Bathia ‘Take a Picture it Lasts Longer…’ Body Balm

Let me know if you guys have any morning beauty favorites.

xoxo

– E

Let’s Dig Around A Bit, Shall We?

So, lately I’ve been carrying around my Michael Kors tote which I love because its very simple yet classy and just the right size to fit all my unnecessary things in. Let’s begin:

1. Michael Kors iPhone 5 Wallet – I love this accessory not only for the fact it’s a compact wallet, but also doubles as a night out clutch and it actually fits my phone! It’s great especially if you’re just running out the door and don’t want to bring your purse with you, it has a few card slots and cash folder to fit everything you need. I especially find this baby handy when it comes to nights out on the town. Who wants to be carrying around a huge purse in one hand and a drink in the other?

2. iPhone 5 – Need I say more? My life.

3. Makeup Bag – Most of the time when I’m out I don’t carry a makeup bag unless I know I’ll be out late and might need to reapply some product. I love this little thing because it’s small enough to fit in my bag and big enough to fit all the junk I need!

4. Glasses – I always carry my glasses as I’m far sighted (meaning i need them for far distance sight).

5. Keys – Pretty self explanatory. I have my gym membership on there, my apartment scanner, house key, etc.

6. OPI Nail polish (Lincoln Park After Dark) – I always carry a nail polish in my purse just incase any chips happen – which they usually, most often do. I’ve been wearing this colour a lot this fall and winter as it’s the perfect shade of dark burgundy.

7. Bath & Body Works Perfume Mist – Ugh, because who wants to smell bad?

8. Lip Products (Mac, L’oreal, The Body Shop) – My lips this winter have been so chapped so you’ll always find some type of lip gloss or lip product in my purse!

9. Moroccan Oil – I use this both for my hands when they’re dry and for my hair as just a moisture kick. This is a sample size I got for free that I find great to carry around because it’s so tiny and doesn’t take up much space.

10. Floss – I always carry floss. I’ve just had way too many situations where I have a nice piece of food lodged between my teeth – not attractive.

11. White Strips – I usually carry one of these around because I love having white teeth and maintaining them. I usually apply these when I have 30 minutes to spare.

12. Green Tea Mask – I had this in here because I just got back from the mall. I love these things! You leave them on for 15 minutes and it leaves your face feeling refreshed and cleansed.

Well, that’s it!

Anything interesting hiding in your purse?

xoxo

– E