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Holiday Make-Up Wish List Part I (Sephora) ♥

This holiday, I've been on a quest to find the best make-up value sets and gift sets.  Lately, the make-up market has been SO overly saturated with similar products.  There wasn't a lot that I didn't already have in my collection.  I chose the products below based on quality, pigmentation, how the colour matched my tan/olive skintone, and value.  This is what I came up with for XMAS 2017. Prices in CAD $.  1. 1. Anastasia Sugar Glow Kit - $52CAD 2. 2. Anastasia Blush Kit "Radiant" - $39 CAD 3. 3. Bite Beauty - Champagne Discovery Set - $39CAD 4.  4. Buxom Plump Gone Wild 3-Piece Mini Lip Collection - $25CAD 5. 5. Huda Beauty Contour and Strobe Lip Set - $33CAD 6. 6. Tatcha The Kyoto Cleanse $32CAD I'll continue to post additions to the wishlist weekly as new products come out in December.
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Succulents! My New Hobby ♥

I've discovered a new-found love for succulents ! The perfect low maintenance indoor house plant. Succulents grow in bright light - or partial shade. They're quite versatile and can live without water for up to 3-4 weeks, since they store water in their leaves. These are my 3 succulents which I purchased from IKEA. The white pots are also from IKEA, and the white gravel from Dollar Tree. This succulent is called a Sempervivum, also referred to as "Hens and Chicks". Reason being their ability to grow multiple "baby rosettes". The bigger part of the plant acts as the mother, small part the chick. I think these look amazing on my window sill as home decor pieces. You may be wondering what the random rock/stone is doing in the pots. My idea is to have these as reminders to check the soil, to see whether its moist or dry. You can also stick a long skinny stick in the soil and it if feels cool (cold in temperature), the soil is fine. If not, they ...

Too Faced Love Prisma... Highlighter

Hey..! So this Sailor Moon transformation device   *ahem* I mean Too Faced Highlighter came out a week or two ago and  made a valiant attempt to shake up the make-up world.  Me, being a sucker for shiny things, decided to purchase this in the colour -  You Light Up My Life (Gold).  To be fair, I'll try it out for another couple of days and give my honest opinion of course. I will also address all the negative reviews on Sephora's Website.  Check back for my review this weekend.

Purse Talk: Gucci Marmont Mini vs LV Alma BB

Recently, I've been contemplating making a luxury handbag purchase - first time since 2011. I'm comparing the Gucci Marmont Mini in Black ($1170 CAD) vs the Louis Vuitton Alma BB in "Damier Ebene" ($1520) Gucci Marmont Mini LV Alma BB - Damier Ebene  Thoughts on Longevity: The Alma BB has been around for a few years now, but has become quite popular. Its carefree canvas, options for wear, and impeccable design will definitely help maintain its value over time. I rarely see these for resale on the pre-loved market, therefore one could only assume the majority end up satisfied with purchasing this bag.  I am quite a fan of the Damier Ebene print. It represents the LV brand in a recognizable, yet understated way.  I own the LV Eva Clutch in this canvas too, and I have been using it regularly for the past 5 years as a either an evening bag, or a clutch for going out to dinner or dates. Would it be repetitive to get a mini-bag such as the A...