Friday Favourite!

So ITS FRIDAY!! Yay! I do love Fridays you know and more importantly I love doing my Friday favourites or FF for short! :)

I planned on doing my Bourjois favourites but when I gathered up all my stuff I realise I had a few too many missing but Essence saved the day! So here are my Essence favourites instead, enjoy!

All Eyes On Me - Soft Black 

All Eyes On Me 
Multi-effect Mascara
Not the darkest mascara I have ever use but great on botton lashes. 

        All Eyes On Me  - Deep Brown

Lash&Brow gel mascara - Clear
What can I say it does its job well!












Kajal Pencil 08 Teddy

Cream, blend-able and rich colour. I like this more for the lash line then the waterline though!

Eyebrow Designer 02 Brown 
All time favourite brow pencil.  

Long Lashing eye pencil (Roll up)
10 Almost Famous
BEST DRUGSTORE "NONE WHITE" EYELINER!
So hard to find a light waterline pencil from the drugstore that isn't white this is prefect!

Metallic Eye pencil
White Divine
Sliver shimmer pencil, great for fun look!

Lip designer 020 Soft Fuchsia 
Double ended lip/brush pencil.

Quattro Eyeshadow
05 to die for
You will use then day after day its awesome!

On me here:

Mascara - Black

Shadows - Quattro Eyeshadow 05 to die for

Lower Lash Line - Kajal Pencil 08 Teddy

Waterline -Long Lashing almost famous!

Brows - Brow Gel

Brow pencil - Brown 02

Stay with me
my favourite milkshake 02
If the name doesn't give it away this lasts all day can be a little sticky though but not too much!

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Happy Friday, have a great weekend!! xx
Sineady.

EOTD: Independence Eyes with Sugarpill and BFTE

 Hey everyone, hope all my fellow Americans had a blessed Independence Day! I went to an outdoor picnic all day in 92 degrees of heat and humidity, but it was enjoyable. I wanted to keep my makeup festive but casual, so I went for fun colored eyeliner :D

I used:

-UDPP

-BFTE Cosmetics Mix & Fix (mixing medium)

-Sugarpill "Asylum" loose shadow (red)

-BFTE "Blue Bird" loose shadow (blue)

-Sugarpill "Tiara" loose shadow (silver)

-BFTE "Very Vanilla" loose shadow (on lid)

-BFTE "Butt Naked" loose shadow (highlight)

-Cover Girl Lash Perfection mascara

That's all :)

I wanted to use some of the Sugarpill samples a friend sent me and they're just as amazing as everyone says! I was going to use Royal Sugar for the blue but once I had it mixed up it looked much darker than I'd expected so I went for the brighter Blue Bird instead.

I also used a little white eyeliner on my waterline but it watered right off like anything does on my waterline, lol. :(

Anyway, this was surprisingly easy to do and I'm in love with these shadows<3

Hope you had a great holiday, thanks for reading!

*Some or all images were lightly edited using Aperture and/or Photoshop; for details, please read the photo editing disclosure widget at the bottom of my right-side bar.

Summer Feature 2012: Summer Days

Happy Be-lated Canada Day to all my Canadian readers and Happy 4th of July to all my American readers! As usual, life is busy and I'm trying to fit in posts where I can. We're off to BC this Friday so I apologize for the lack of posting! 

It's an oven in Toronto which means summer has really arrived. Here are some pretty things keep you cool and looking lovely this summer!

• mark Easy Going Maxi Dress: I'm not too keen on my legs and hate to show them (hi, body issues!). Maxi skirts and dresses have become my new summertime BFF. They are a summer essential. I LOVE this tribal inspired maxi from mark by Avon. Isn't it pretty? It's perfect for walks in the city or taking a stroll on the boardwalk. The straps are adjustable and the bustline has an elastic waist so the fit is great. When it's cooler, I love pairing this with a cropped jean jacket. It works with flats or wedge sandals. 
• mark Fit to Print Reversible Beach Bag: How fun is this beach bag? It's the perfect tote for anything really. You can use it for shopping, as a gym bag, or like how I use it - as a diaper bag! It fits everything I need. And when you want something more nautical, reverse the bag. The blue and white stripes will pump up any outfit. 
• mark Triple Sparkle Necklace: Lately, I've been really into simple jewelry that I can wear everyday. This trio of goldtone, silvertone, and hematite spheres adds a little sparkle to your basic tees or tanks. I love layering this with other necklaces. It's become one of my faves!
• mark Pretty Stellar Ring: If you swell and get bloated from the heat like I do, you'll appreciate this adjustable gorgeous turquoise ring from mark. The band is stretchy so you can wear it on any finger you desire. Love! 
• L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche Balm in Pink Satin: Tinted lip balm lipsticks are all the rage right now and are so easy to wear on a super hot day. This one from L'Oreal is Dior's cheaper lil' sister, but L'Oreal's has an SPF 15. The packaging is very similar with its pink case. The line does offers more shades than Dior's, but L'Oreal's pigment is more sheer. If you want to save, you will like L'Oreal's version. Pink Satin is a very sheer light pink. If you have more pigment on your lips this shade won't really show. I'd go with the darker shades if you want more colour. 

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OOTD collab with Anna6Belle

How to style a maxi dress - Video on themakeupchair

 How I wear a maxi dress!

Primark Dress - €2 (On sale!!)

They don't have this one any more but the new ones are cute and are about €11 and they have pockets and I love that I think all dresses should have pockets :)

White cover up - €8 (I think)

                You can wear a normal lenght one too, but I think this works better with this style dress 

Primark Ring - €1

They have these is the same part of the shop there are a few there :)  

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It was really really windy, and I had to take the shot between rain showers! 

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Elf Favourites

Its Friday!! This week I thought I might change it up a little instead of my favourite foundation or blush, this week I though I would do my favourite product with in a brand!

Here are some of my favourite ELF (Eyes Lips Face) product!

Here are just a few of my favourites I think I could be there all day naming all my favourites and I did leave a few things out that you ladies already know like the press powder, the HD powder, the mineral infused primer to name but a few :)

These are the ones that came into my head when I though of my favourites so here they are;

Studio Makeup Mist & Set

Keep your makeup in place all day with a radiance boosting invisible hold.

Flawless Finish Foundation

Achieve a flawless complexion with the silky smooth e.l.f. Studio Flawless Finish Foundation.

 

                                                   

Candlelight

Bronzed

Studio Cream Eyeshadow

Line, shade and contour your eyes with this ultra pigmented and crease less cream shadow.  

Mineral Infused Mascara

Mineral Infused Mascara creates fuller, healthier looking lashes.

tickled pink

Studio Blush

The soft sheer texture blends into the skin for a silky finish.

One extra thing!!

Mini Eye Lash Curler!

EOTD: Candy Dragon

 Hey there! After a very busy but thoroughly enjoyable weekend, I'm back with a new look; it's sort of unofficially called "Candy Dragon" because of the colors, obviously, and because the shape reminds me a bit of a dragon. Or something.

My inspiration came from my model's outfit on se.gosupermodel.com

I loved the color combination of the pretty pastels with the indigo hair and gold accents, and you may be able to see the shape of her fin-like ears and gold wings in the shape of the eyeshadow. ;3 I used some new products, as well as some I haven't used in a while. I don't know if the colors look quite pastel but anyway..

Click the pics to view full size/color/detail:

Sorry this one is so dark but I didn't want to obliterate the detail by messing too much with the exposure etc.

This is the one I edited most heavily because the white balance was weird, but I think it's my favorite picture; it looks cool :)

Products:

-TFSI Candlelight

-Tick:Tock Cosmetics Infinity Shadow Base in Milky Way (white)

-Lime Crime Makeup D'Antoinette Fantasy Palette

-BH 120 Palette, 1st edition (pale butter yellow shade)

-CS 88 Palette (purple and pink shades)

-BFTE "Midnight Kisses" (deep blurple on outer edge)

-BFTE "Aphrodite" (sheer shimmery purple patted over purple shade)

-BFTE "Soleil" (pale metallic yellow on tearduct)

-BFTE "Autumn" (metallic gold) with BFTE Mix & Fix

-BFTE "Way Up High" and "Satin Sheets" (whites on browbone, outer edge, under tearduct)

-Lime Crime Makeup Uniliner liquid liners in Quill and Orchid-acious (black and purple)

-Sephora white pencil on waterline

-Cover Girl Lash Perfection mascara

-Ardell lashes

-Blue and purple shades from 88 palette and Midnight Kisses on brow, used with Mix & Fix

-Mehron Celebre Pro HD creme foundation and mark. Powder Buff in Nude on skin

I'm so used to taking makeup pics in daylight now but last night I was struck with inspiration so I had to make do with my old system of regular lights and using flash; that's why each photo looks a bit different, because I'm constantly altering the lighting/angle etc. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this look! It was challenging to do because it's a bit out of my norm, but I think it turned out okay.

Thanks for reading!

 *Some or all images were lightly edited using Aperture and/or Photoshop; for details, please read the photo editing disclosure widget at the bottom of my right-side bar.

Summer Feature 2012: Beach Love

There are certain things that have to be apart of my summer - traveling, BBQ (foodie over here!), and Bob Marley. Warm, sunny weather brings on so many possibilities so you need to be prepared for any situation. If you're a sun lover and like to spend your days chilaxing on the beach, here are a list of my must-have beach essentials!

• la Vie en Rose Tankini in Saffron: I don't know if I've met any woman who LOVES bathing suit shopping (and if you do then grr). If the search for the perfect swimsuit has been a painful one, go visit la Vie en Rose for a variety of styles for all shapes at reasonable prices. If you've been on the Tangerine Tango tip, you'll love this one! Ok, so I'm not in my 20's anymore and have had 2 kids which means things sit a little differently (ok I'll blame it also on my lack of exercise). Tankinis may seem a little "mature" but they are a belly-conscious girl's BFF. I love this one from la Vie en Rose. It gives you support in the bust area and hides that not-so-tight tummy. The simple design yet bold shade will have you looking fab while laying under the sun. 
• la Vie en Rose Bottoms with Side String: The side strings on the matching bottoms give the entire look a younger, trendier feel (plus you can loosen a bit more if it's feeling a bit snug on the hips). And if you've got a lil' booty goin' on, the bottoms are full coverage! 
• Vichy Captial Soleil SPF 30 Luxurious Protective Oil: Want to make your bod look sexy and still be protected from the skin? I'm loving this protective sun oil from Vichy. I've had issues in the past with other SPF products giving me rashes, but so far so good! What I like to do is spray in my hands, then rub onto my skin. This way I know I'm covering all areas properly. The texture feels pretty silky, but for some might feel heavy for everyday. Your skin will look radiant though! It's perfect for lazing around at the beach. Keep in mind, it's not waterproof so you'll need to reapply. If you plan to use it on the face, spray into your hands first then apply on the face. If you burn easily, you something with a higher SPF. 
• YSL La Laque Couture in Corail Colisee: I am loving YSL's new line of La Laque polishes! The shades are so bold and lovely. They are a cream finish and apply perfectly with little streaking. And the wear-time is really good. I wore one in Paris and it lasted for almost the 11 days. The brush is a little different than I'm used to, but I actually like it. It has a rounder edge and is wide which is perfect for my wide nail beds. Corail Colisee is a juicy, tangerine coral. It's a beautiful shade especially against tanned skin.  

• Dior Addict Lip Balm in Crystal Coral: I LOVE tinted lip balms. I am never without one. When I first saw Crystal Coral in the tube, it didn't really excite me. But one swipe and now I'm in love. It's the perfect mix of coral with a hint of pink shimmer. It's so gorgeous and is always in my purse. It's my go-to lippie right now for easy-breezy sunshine fun! Lip balms with an SPF irritate my lips, but if you need sun protection I recommend using a clear balm with SPF then applying this on top. I love the moisturizing texture and the shade is sheer but still very noticeable. Would I purchase again? I love Dior lip products, but at $30 for a tinted balm it's a bit absurd. Why do I have to have such expensive taste?? Anything Dior are splurge items for me so get this when you feel like a luxurious makeup treat! 

• Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray: This is on my need-to-get list right now. I tried this from a friend of mine and I kind of need to have it now. Like sushi (talking about food again!), it's an acquired taste. Call me crazy, but I love it when my hair is a little crazy and curly in the summer. I don't even mind the frizz because it makes those wavy styles look effortless. I like to go a little boho-chic in the summer, so beachy hair is where it's at. If you've frolicked in the ocean before, then you're familiar with the voluminous, sexy texture the salt water gives you. Surf Spray is salt-water in a bottle but with some nourishing ingredients to give back some moisture. To avoid over doing it and making your hair feel too sticky or dirty, spray it in your hands first then work it into the ends. Your waves and curls will last all day! 
• Make Up For Ever Aqua Shadow in 26E: Gimme! Gimme! Anything that is sweat-proof or water-proof is an all around summer essential whether you're at the beach, poolside, or at the cottage. I've been a fan of MUFE's Aqua Creams so I'm thrilled they came out with a pencil version. When you're on the run, these are definitely more convenient and they are so portable! They are easy to apply - just rub on the lids and blend with a brush or your finger! They set pretty fast so you have to blend rather quickly. Lasting power is amazing and they are fabulous under powder shadows. Surprisingly, I don't think I own a shade like this at least not anymore. It kind of reminds me of MAC's Expensive Pink with less gold and more of a pink finish. 26E is a beautiful metallic peach-pink. The finish almost looks like a duo-chrome. I'm so in love with this shade. On my undertone, I seem to bring the pink undertones out. A lot of splash in the water or catching a few rays on the beach won't make this shadow budge! 

• mark The Last Straw Hat: I love me a sexy hat especially to hide my bed head. Can I tell you how many mornings I have thrown on a hat to drop off my son at the bus?? To give you even more protection from the sun, a hat (and I'm not talking about a baseball cap) will keep those harsh rays from sucking out your youth! I love this floppy one from mark by Avon (but not liking the price - I don't think I've ever paid that much for a hat!). 

What are your beach essentials? 

Products were sent for editorial consideration (except Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray) and I truly love them!