Monday, June 28, 2021

Manicure Monday - Pride Rainbow and Holographic Nails

Happy Manicure Monday everyone - hope you all had a great weekend and are staying cool if you are in the heat wave right now! 

Manicure Monday - Pride Rainbow and Holographic Nails
I purchased all the polishes in this post

The #CBBxManiMonday group is switching it up a little bit this month and the theme is Allyship - June is both Pride Month and Indigenous History Month. Each week we will be sharing manis based on our allyship with these causes and sharing resources to help draw attention to, informative information or agencies in our areas that are assisting people. 

Saturday, June 26, 2021

Five on Friday - June 26, 2021 ~ Fully Vaccinated, New Hair, Indigenous Peoples Day & Books, Summer, and Declutter

Happy Saturday everyone! Hope you had a great week - it was a long week here, but happy for the weekend and it should be a good one! 

ONE 

Some books featured were received as review copies - this post contains affiliate links

This week I got my second Covid-19 vaccine - I'm doubled up on Pfizer and just awaiting my two weeks for it to kick in! I'm glad we were able to get number 2 before Summer time and am looking forward to Summer activities! I will be honest, the second one was a little rougher than the first - I had a fever and chills for about a day and a half the next day and was pretty tired, but still happy to have it done!

Friday, June 25, 2021

Project Pan 21 in 2021 ~ Update #3

I really enjoyed working on a project pan last, it really made me enjoy using up older products in my collection, so I was excited to start a new project pan in 2021 - I am hoping to use up or hit pan on 21 products in 2021! I will again, be focusing on all makeup products as I am pretty good about working through my skincare products. 

Project Pan 21 in 2021 ~ Update #3
The Estee and Rodial were received as PR samples - this post contains affiliate links

I started the project off with the first 10 products and will treat this like a rolling project - once I reach my goal, I will add a new product to the mix! On my first update, I reached my goal on 1 product, then with the second update, I finished another 2, so I'm down to 18 more products to go! 

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Natasha Denona Zendo Eyeshadow Palette - Swatches, 3 Makeup Looks and Thoughts

When Natasha Denona released the full sized Zendo palette recently, I knew I couldn't resist picking up the palette! It's lovely peachy, orange, reddish with some teal and green - it's a lovely combination of shades. I love the range of shades and finishes and I'm a big fan of the Natasha Denona eyeshadow palette. 

Natasha Denona Zendo Eyeshadow Palette - Swatches, 3 Makeup Looks and Thoughts
I purchased this palette on my own - this post contains affiliate links

I also love this sized palettes in the Natasha Denona formula - it's not as big of an investment as their $200 palettes, but has more variety than only 5 shades. I'm a huge fan of this size palettes and I would certainly pick up more in this size in colour stories that I like! 

Tuesday, June 22, 2021

Manicure Tuesday - Heart Berry Nails

Happy Manicure Tuesday everyone - I'm a day late here, but I hope you all had a good weekend! I mentioned in yesterday's Shop My Stash makeup post, that Cheekbone Beauty shared a little origin story of the heart berry and it was beautiful - and this gorgeous seed card came in my order this month and the heart berry is the inspiration for my mani this week! 

Manicure Tuesday - Heart Berry Nails
The OPI polish was received as a PR sample

The #CBBxManiMonday group is switching it up a little bit this month and the theme is Allyship - June is both Pride Month and Indigenous History Month. Each week we will be sharing manis based on our allyship with these causes and sharing resources to help draw attention to, informative information or agencies in our areas that are assisting people. 

Sunday, June 20, 2021

June Shop My Stash ~ Summer Bright Red Lipstick Look featuring Cheekbone Beauty Sustain Lipliner and Lipstick

June is Indigenous History month, and Cheekbone Beauty shared a beautiful story about the origin story of the strawberry or heart berry and it was beautiful (they look like hearts when they are cut in half) - they are so important because they symbolize our relationship with the mind, body, and spirit.

June Shop My Stash ~ Summer Bright Red Lipstick Look featuring Cheekbone Beauty Sustain Lipliner and Lipstick
The Estee Lauder was received as a PR sample - this post contains affiliate links

So, I was very inspired to complete a Heart Berry inspired makeup look and went and picked up a Sustain Lip Pencil and matching lipstick and I loooove these - the finish is stunning and the products both wore so well! 

Friday, June 18, 2021

Five on Friday - June 18, 2021 ~ Kayaking, Aerie Haul, New Blume Rose Blend, Garden and Jumanji

Happy Friday everyone! I hope you all had a great week - I had a great past weekend, but got home late so it's been a long week (I took today off for a little me time and it was much needed!)

ONE 

I purchased everything in this post - this post contains affiliate links

This past weekend, we went to the cabin for a little weekend of R&R at it was very much needed! We went kayaking down the river and it was lovely - we had a night of drinking mead and I got some relaxing time in and it was lovely! 

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Sephora Collection Astrology Lip Stories Lipstick in Scorpio

Alright, I'm a total sucker for anything astrology, so if you make me a Scorpio lipstick, I will try it immediately - especially when it is only $10! 

Sephora Collection Astrology Lip Stories Lipstick in Scorpio
I purchased this lipstick - this post contains affiliate links

A few months ago, Sephora Collection came out with a whole astrology range of their #LipStories lipstick - I've tried a matte shade before in this line and I really liked it, so I couldn't wait to pick up the Scorpio shade right away! 

Monday, June 14, 2021

Manicure Monday - Water Decal Feathers Nails

Happy Manicure Monday everyone - I hope you all had a great weekend! I had a nice weekend of rest and relaxation! 

Manicure Monday - Water Decal Feathers Nails
I purchased these products

This month the #CBBxManiMonday group is switching it up a little bit this month and the theme is Allyship - June is both Pride Month and Indigenous History Month. Each week we will be sharing manis based on our allyship with these causes and sharing resources to help draw attention to, informative information or agencies in our areas that are assisting people. 

Saturday, June 12, 2021

Five on Saturday - June 12, 2021 ~ Calgary Zoo Dinosaurs, Canelo's Ice Cream, Soccer, The Bachelorette and Dole Whip Dupe!

Happy Saturday everyone! I hope you all had a great week! It's been a busy week and I am going to enjoy a lovely weekend of rest and relaxation! (But, on an exciting note, I booked my second covid dose and I'm happy to be fully vaccinated soon!)

ONE 

I purchased everything in this post

This past weekend we went to The Calgary Zoo - they have some new animatronic dinosaurs so we had to take the boys to see them and they loved them! They had to go through twice so we didn't miss anything and it is always a perfect day at the Zoo! 

Thursday, June 10, 2021

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum & Eye Supercharged Complex

These products may be starting a competition for products with the longest names; but, it's a good thing the formulas are fantastic, so I can overlook the tounge-twisters! 

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum & Eye Supercharged Complex
These products were received as PR samples - this post contains affiliate links

But, really there are plenty of products with long names - they just describe the whole product in one go, so there are no questions about what the product is! I have been a fan of Estee Lauder skincare products for quite some time. 

Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Danessa Myricks Beauty - Colorfix Cream Pigment and Vision Flush Try-on and Thoughts

I was very excited when I saw not too long ago that Danessa Myricks Beauty announced that they were coming to Sephora Canada! Danessa Myricks is an international makeup artist and her brand has really unique and innovative formulas that really stand out as something new on the market, which I love! 

Danessa Myricks Beauty - Colorfix Cream Pigment and Vision Flush Try-on and Thoughts
I purchased these products on my own - this post contains affiliate links

The range of products include a dew wet hydrating balm, beauty oil, adjustable coverage concealer and foundation and more. What I love about the products is that all seem to be multi-purpose and work in a variety of ways - I appreciate that for working makeup artists, but also for the convenience of regular makeup wearers to have products that cover multiple areas! 

Monday, June 7, 2021

Manicure Monday - Dotted Trans Flag Pink, Blue and White Nails

Happy Manicure Monday everyone - I hope you all had a great weekend! 

Manicure Monday - Dotted Trans Flag Pink, Blue and White Nails
The Bio Sculpture & China Glaze polish were received as PR samples

This month the #CBBxManiMonday group is switching it up a little bit this month and the theme is Allyship - June is both Pride Month and Indigenous History Month. Each week we will be sharing manis based on our allyship with these causes and sharing resources to help draw attention to, informative information or agencies in our areas that are assisting people. 

Sunday, June 6, 2021

Monthly Beauty Haul - May 2021

I always love these haul posts - it's a way to keep track of everything that I picked up every month. I don't always blog about everything I pick up (I try to), but if you ever spot anything in here that you really want me to talk about, let me know! 

Last year, I got a little crazy about trying to stick to a crazy budget and this year I'm just going to buy what I want and try and be reasonable about my purchases! 

(Also, I'm only sharing what I received every month now since I'm not trying to stick to a crazy budget, so some things I ordered in May will show up in my June haul now if they don't show up on time, ect!)

Monthly Beauty Haul - May 2021
I purchased everything in this post

Sephora Order ~ $126.01 CAN. I couldn't resist picking up the Natasha Denona Zendo palette - it's the midsized palettes, so $87 and it's lovely. I love this colour story and I've played with it once so far (I need to do more makeup asap!) Also, the Pat McGrath kits were on sale so I couldn't resist! Then, the add on code was the Milk mascara. 

Saturday, June 5, 2021

Monthly Beauty Favourites - May 2021

Here's a look at what I was loving in May:

Monthly Beauty Favourites - May 2021
The Dr. Teals and Skoah were received as PR samples

This month I wasn't trying or playing with a ton of makeup, so this might be my first Favourites in a long time that doesn't have any makeup products in it! 

Friday, June 4, 2021

Five on Friday - June 4, 2021 ~ Monthly Makeup Basket, The Nature of Witches Book Review, Rollerblading and Declutter!

Happy Friday everyone! I hope you all had a great week - it was so crazy hot in Calgary this week, and it was so warm and beautiful! 

ONE

Monthly Makeup Basket
I purchased everything in this post 

I have been keeping up my Monthly Makeup Baskets throughout this pandemic; but, I am finding it a little hard to use everything in a single month as I am wearing masks all the time. So, for now, I am going to do bi-monthly baskets just so I can get a little more use out of the products that I'm using! 

Thursday, June 3, 2021

Summer 2021 - The Jilly Box Subscription

I'm a big fan of Jillian Harris, so when she announced last year that she was starting a subscription box, I was so excited! The box started with the Winter 2019 box and sadly, I was not one of the lucky originals who won a subscription spot, so I sign up every season and hope to get picked for a lottery spot! 

Summer 2021 - The Jilly Box Subscription
I purchased this box - this post contains affiliate links

The Jilly Box is a quarterly seasonal subscription box - the products within the box include some of Jillian’s (and Team Jilly’s!) favourite items (and brands) from home decor, fashion, bath and beauty, health and wellness, accessories perfect for each season. Some of the items included will be custom designed exclusively for the Jilly Box. The Jilly Box really focuses on including products from small, local businesses while being ethically sourced and inclusive. They also focus on reducing plastic waste and packaging - the big boxes can be turned inside out and reused! Also, they try to include Canadian, woman owned brands, and this box also includes 3 LGBTQ+, BIPOC and Minority owned brands!