Christmas Is Coming!!!

So, being married, I know that sometimes our husbands need a little help with what we may want. I know sometimes my hubby gets this panicked look near Christmas Eve and asks for some "alone" time. Out he whisks to the store, frantically calling my mother and all of my friends. I think he's learned, somewhat, that to start earlier in the month is goooooooood....say it with me hunny....gooooooooood!!!! For basic makeup needs I enlisted that same darling husband to help design this Christmas list. These are things that I would ask for if I were just starting out. You can click on the list and print it out and give it to your someone or buy it yourself, be powerful =). It comes out somewhat small so it can be travel size. If you have any questions on what to get from MAC or Sephora please ask. I could go on forever of what to get and what NOT to spend money on! Merry Christmas!!! 

Makeup Junkie Holiday Giveaway Vasanti: And The Winner Is...

 

Arianne!!!

Congrats on winning these must-have best-sellers from Vasanti - the last of my Makeup Junkie holiday giveaways! I know you will love them. ;) 

What is her favourite Vasanti product? 

I only own one Vasanti product right now, which is the Go Canada! Palette from the Olympics. I love it dearly. :)

You will be contacted shortly for your mailing address. Thank you to everyone for participating and spreading the word about the holiday giveaways! I hope you enjoyed the contests as much as I did. For those that have not received your prizes, they will be going out this week! You will have them for sure before Christmas! xo

Makeup Junkie Holiday Giveaway LIFT Beauty Girls: And The Winner Is...

 

Mommy V!!!

Congratulations on winning this awesome prize pack full of hair goodies and accessories from LIFT Beauty Girl! How does she get her hair party ready? 

I get my hair party ready by drying it with a diffuser to make it curly and then fixing it up with a curling iron.

You will be contacted shortly for your mailing address. Thank you to everyone that entered!  xo

Holiday 2010: All I Want For Christmas Is...Kat Von D Painted Love Lipstick Set!

 

A lip set after my own heart! Fully pigmented, mini lipsticks all packaged in a decorative box set. If you're a fan of celebrity tattoo artist, Kat Von D, you will love her makeup line. From the packaging, logo design, the names, to the colour selection her personal style is all over this line. 

L-R: Celebutard (nude peach beige), Lolita (dusty rose), Cathedral (spiced pinkish brown), Hellbent (blood red), Underage Red (bright crimson) and Rosary (darkest burgundy red)

If you're new to Kat Von D lipsticks like I am, this set is a great way to test out before buying a full size. And if you're buying for a gal pal who loves her lipstick, she will adore these minis. The set has a good range of nude, neutral and bold shades that you can wear each on its own or layer for a custom shade. 

My favourites out of the set are Lolita, Cathedral, and Rosary. Celebutard (love the name) is a bit too chalky for my skin tone but I love layering it over both Lolita and Cathedral for the perfect nude lip. I love Underage for its brightness but don't prefer it on my skin tone. Hellbent or Rosary are reds I would normally reach for. 

The lipsticks apply creamy and are extremely pigmented. They offer long-lasting wear as well. Another holiday set to add to your wish list! 

Have you tried these lipsticks? Will you be adding this to your wish list?

Kat Von D Painted Love Lipstick Set retails for $28 USD and is available at Sephora locations or Sephora on-line.

http://sephora.com

Products were sent for editorial consideration and I honestly love it.

World AIDS Day & M.A.C. - What's Your Favourite Viva Glam Lippie?

 

Everyday should be World Aids Day, but sometimes we just need a little reminder that more help still needs to be done in finding a cure. I love the M.A.C. Viva Glam lip products because you can buy them all year round and 100% of the selling price goes towards their M.A.C. AIDS Fund. Want even more reason to snatch these lippies up? They come in beautiful colours and different finishes - you'll be sure to find (or 2 or 3) that suit your style. 

What's your favourite Viva Glam lippie? I started working at M.A.C. around the time Viva Glam V launched so this one will forever be my favourite. Plus, it looks amazing on every skin tone and all my brides love it!

Top 5 Reasons To Buy A Viva Glam Lipstick or Lipglass:

1. Today is World AIDS Day. What better way to show your support than by buying a product that supports HIV/AIDS with 100% of the selling price directed to the M·A·C AIDS Fund?!
2. A purchase with a tangible effect. What exactly does the $17.50 you pay for your Viva Glam lipstick do?
   For men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS in North America, one Viva Glam lipstick can pay for:
   
   
   • 8 individually tailored, nutritious home-cooked meals
   • 1 week’s supply of groceries (about 4 bags of food) for 2 clients
   • 14 blood glucose monitoring strips
   • Fuel for MANNA trucks for 37 deliveries of nutritionally sound meals
   • A Sunday meal for 5 people at the Denison Residential Housing Program in Toronto
   • 1 Hospitality Kit containing personal hygiene and grooming essentials for a client entering a housing program
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   • For men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS internationally, one Viva Glam lipstick can provide:
   • 2 children with 2 meals per day at Noah’s Ark for 1 month
   • 1 pair of school shoes for a child orphaned by AIDS
   • Support and education for 5 pregnant women diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, giving them the tools to prevent transmission to their unborn child
    
3.   Support the M·A·C AIDS Fund and the Viva Glam Program. Since 1994, the Viva Glam program has raised $190 Million (USD) for HIV/AIDS organizations globally. MAF offers a large number of grants to these organizations and the money helps these charities in a variety of ways. Here in Toronto, MAF donates to a few different groups, two of which (Casey House and Fife House) are hosting World AIDS Day events at which a number of M·A·C employees are volunteering. Casey House is a specialty hospital for people living with HIV/AIDS and Fife House is a homeless outreach program/residence for people living with HIV/AIDS in Toronto. M∙A∙C artists from Toronto will pitch in to help at Casey House for their annual Voices of Hope concert, and at Fife House to treat residents and clients to a spa day. Along with their skincare tips and products, M·A·C is also bringing a $50,000 check to donate to Fife House this afternoon, on behalf of the M·A·C AIDS Fund!
4. Raise awareness. Ever get questioned about your fabulous lip colour? What better way to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and M·A·C Viva Glam than by letting your lipstick do the talking?! Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper, our fabulous Viva Glam spokespeople, have a limited edition lipstick and lipglass available (photos attached) that they helped to design! This year, they are focused on raising awareness of HIV/AIDS with the female population. Forget the stereotypes. Women are more likely to become infected with HIV than men. While the overall rate of new HIV infections has slowed, the number of women infected with HIV is growing. And in every part of the world.
5. Gifts that give back. Throughout the holiday season, there is even more that you can do to raise money for HIV/AIDS. M·A·C offers a Viva Glam lip bag and Sir Teddy, perfect stocking stuffers that support the M·A·C AIDS Fund with 100% of the selling price directed to organizations helping people living with HIV/AIDS. And don’t forget to pick up your Kids Helping Kids cards - deliver your message of holiday cheer knowing that you’re helping children all over the world that have been affected by HIV/AIDS. 
   

Who knew lipsticks and glosses could be so powerful and make a difference??

www.maccosmetics.com

Makeup Junkie Holiday Giveaway Elizabeth Grant: And The New Winner Is...

Unfortunately, the first winner that was chosen has not claimed her prize so a new winner has been chosen! Congratulations to... 
Livy!!!

Her secret weapon against dark circles?

My secret weapon for combating dark circles is getting a good night's sleep! (I need my sleep!!! :P)

Definitely great tips to live by! You will be emailed shortly for your mailing address. Thank you to everyone that entered but there are still more fabulous prizes to be won! xo

12 Days of Holiday Beauty: Purple Nails

Photo Credit: InStyle.com

The holiday season is a fun time for trends so don’t be afraid to try something new. If the idea of colour on your face seems too drastic, why not try colour on your nails? If you’ve done the reds and golds, royal shimmering purples is a fun alternative! There are many purples to choose from this season so you’ll be sure to find one that you’ll love.

If your style is edgy, go for a deep almost black purple. If you love playing with trends, go for purples that look almost grey. If your style is sophisticated and classic, purpley-plums will look beautiful on you!

What do you think of purple nails? What is your go-to holiday polish?