Hi there, my darlings! Happy Fri...YAY! I had an interview scheduled for today. How it went is another story but it got me thinking last night. As someone who gravitates toward bold colors and shimmery shades, what beauty products do I currently have in my arsenal that could help me look put together for an interview? Not surprisingly...not much! But I did recall playing with a couple of products from Model's Own that could do the trick. Take a peek and let me know what you think!


TEA TREE HEALER CONCEALER ($6.74, ON SALE AT ULTA):

Start two-timing with this healing concealer. With tea tree oil for tackling blemishes, this multitasking stick works hard and plays harder.
Available in 5 shades: Almond, Cool Rose, Deep Beige, Shell and Vanilla




I struggle with finding a concealer match, much like I struggle with finding the right shade of foundation--often, I realize that it's the undertones that just don't work. But, the good news is that I have a very close, if not complete, match with the concealer shade in Almond (shown below to the top left). Now, I would have thought that Shell (shown below to the bottom right) with it's warmer, redder undertones would have been a better fit but it turns out Almond works better for my skin tone. Go figure.

More good news: I love the formula! It's a full-coverage concealer that's not unbearably heavy and blends quite easily. My sensitive, acne-prone skin is also very grateful for the addition of tea tree oil, which fights acne and blemishes. All in all, I really like this product and if the pre-interview jitters kept you up at night, the circles under your eyes shouldn't undermine your confidence!


Tea Tree Healer Concealer in Almond (left) and Shell.

A.M. KIT DAYTIME ($13.49, ON SALE AT ULTA):

Erase the night before with this all-in-one Models Own eye and face palette, A.M. Kit Daytime. Use to highlight eyes and cheeks for a look that stands out from the crowd.




When searching through my palettes, it was pretty evident that I didn't have very many "work-appropriate" or "professional" makeup options. Yes, a neutral palette here and a nude palette there but few and far between. So, this palette is a welcome addition for those specific purposes. Otherwise, it's safe to say, I probably wouldn't reach for this one very often. That being said, for the price point, it's a pretty solid palette, especially is your a light to medium skin tone.

Formula-wise, no major complaints. These are pretty light shades and aren't very pigmented but I didn't have trouble with too much fall-out either. Overall, a solid palette for daytime or professional wear.




So there you have it, my darlings! You can pick up any of these products exclusively in stores or on Ulta's website HERE. Shipping within the US is free over $25 at Ulta!


Not in the US? Model's Own ships globally through their UK site HERE. Free shipping over £15 n the UK and starting at just £7.99 worldwide.


You can find Model's Own through the social media outlets below for all the latest about their products:

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Are "work-appropriate" shades necessary in your life? What do you think of these products? Tell me why in the comments section below!










***Products were sent to me for an honest, unbiased review. All opinions are my own.***




Hi there, my darlings! On this beautiful, warm day in Toronto, I'd like to share my experience with a product that I tend to shy away from. NOT from lack of interest or love of the product itself, but honestly because I am just not good with using them. What could it be, you ask? FALSE LASHES! I love the look of long, thick lashes as much as the next girl but what God hasn't gifted me (and gifted to my father of all people instead), I usually make up for with fabulous mascaras, rather than falsies. Simply because I have never found them user-friendly enough for me personally. I'm often in awe of how easily Youtube and Instagram makeup gurus apply and remove false lashes on a daily basis, while my last attempt was...frustrating, to say the least. So, I usually pass on opportunities to review false lashes. But, when Esqido Mink Lashes offered me the chance to test some of their gorgeous mink lashes, I was too tempted to turn it down. And, SPOLIER ALERT, I'm really glad I didn't because, ladies and gentlemen. we may have found our Holy Grail lashes! Take a look at the 2 styles I chose, as well as the lash glue that I requested!


VOILA LASH ($29.00 USD)

This dramatic style is specially designed for those who lust after a full, long, and voluminous look. The luscious strands gradate outwards in length, with an additional layer of criss-crossed fur throughout the entire soft cotton band. Steal the show with this absolutely irresistible pair of mink lashes. This pair of Lashes is Perfect for Smokey Eye Makeup.

The ultimate in luxury, our mink lashes meticulously handcrafted with premium mink hairs, and a soft cotton band. Discover our collection of beautiful styles you can wear again and again, suitable for any occasion.



I'm saving this set for a special occasion but my initial thoughts were on just how soft and supple the strip is! And if you're like me and want volume for days, you can't go wrong with this pair!





AMP IT UP ($23.00 USD, ON SALE)

Turn up the volume with this style's abundance of soft mink hair spread out across the entire band for a full and dramatic look. The strands on these false eyelashes are longer in length and are snuggly fit together to give you the illusion of bigger eyes. Perfect for dark smokey eyes.

The ultimate in luxury, our mink lashes meticulously handcrafted with premium mink hairs, and a soft cotton band. Discover our collection of beautiful styles you can wear again and again, suitable for any occasion.


Now I did get the opportunity to try this pair and I was pleasantly surprised, no, quite shocked to find these so user-friendly. These lashes are not only soft and supple, but very pliable which meant that it was not a struggle molding them to my lash line. If you've ever struggled with stiff falsies, you know what I mean--inevitably one corner pops up and refuses to adhere to your lash line, leaving you looking like you have a bug or something on your eye. I didn't have any issues of that sort with this pair and, blow the trumpets, I got them on in ONE TRY. I'm amazed and in love!




COMPANION EYELASH GLUE ($10.00 USD)

Introducing ESQIDO Companion, our Best Selling clear eyelash glue with strong all day hold. Specially formulated for to be latex-free, it's a gentle mixture that is perfect for sensitive eyes. With a fine tip wand, you'll be able to brush on the right amount of non latex lash adhesive to your false lashes, every time. This is the best eyelash glue for any type of false eyelashes - long lasting professional lash adhesive trusted by many makeup artists.


As much as I'm impressed with the lashes themselves, I do feel this lash glue is the real MVP. The formula is just right--dries to the correct tacky consistency quickly but not SO quickly that you're left scrambling. I like the thin, eyeliner-brush applicator that allows you to add a thin enough layer of glue to the lash strip for best results. Once on, the lashes stayed put! Total win for me!





Here is a shot of Amp It Up on, after a long night out, as you can tell from my slightly smudged eyeliner on the lower lash line! These babies looked great and stayed just where I wanted them!




So there you have it, my darlings! You can find these luxurious mink lashes and a whole collection of beautiful styles on Esqido Mink Lashes' website HERE. Shipping is free WORLDWIDE and they offer a generous 60 day return policy.


To keep up with all the latest, don't forget to follow Esqido Mink Lashes through the social media outlets below :

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Are you a fan of false lashes? What styles do you prefer? I would love to hear from you in the comments section below!








***Products were sent to me for an honest, unbiased review. All opinions are my own.***



Hi there, my darlings! With the weather warming up a little more every day, even alllll the way North here in Toronto, it's starting to really feel like Summer is right around the corner! And after quite the frigid Winter, I think we're all ready for Summer...even me, who'll spend most of her time lounging in the air-conditioning and complaining about how hot it is! But for those of you who love Summer, and I know there are A LOT of you out there, it's time to think up Summer colors. Now that I can totally get behind! Brights and bold colors are where it's at! I think that's exactly what Miranda of Ever After Polish when she created the Coastal Neons collection!


The Coastal Neons collection consists of 6 super bright, neon jellies accented with flakies and lots of shimmer. Talking about formula and application, all six jellies apply just beautifully--3 coats that dry quite quickly and you get fully opaque, NEON nails! The swatches below show just 3 thin coats of each polish, topped with 1 easy coat of Glisten & Glow's Top Coat to bring it all together! Now, without further ado, on to swatches!


Good Morning Sunshine is described as "sunshine yellow squishy creme with crystal flakes and micro flakes and a hint of gold shimmer." I'm so impressed by just how bright this yellow is! Blinding!










Sunset Kisses is described as "bright orange squishy creme with crystal flakes and micro flakes with a hint of gold shimmer." My best friend, who has a thing for oranges, would love this baby!










Seaweed Facial is described as "neon lime green squishy creme with crystal flakes and micro flakes with a hint of green shimmer." Such a bright, happy green!










Teeny Weenie Bikini is described as "hot pink squishy creme is packed full of crystal flakes and micro flakes and a hint of pink shimmer." I live for these pinks in the Summer!










Blue Skies Ahead is described as "neon royal blue squishy creme with crystal flakes and micro flakes with just a hint of blue shimmer." My absolute favorite, this just gives me such mermaid vibes!










Kicked Back With My Shades is described as "royal purple neon squishy creme with crystal flakes and micro flakes and a hint of violet shimmer." Another instant favorite, this shade of purple is SO stunning!










So there you have it, my darlings! You can find all these gorgeous neons on Ever After Polish's website HERE.


For more EvP creations, don't forget to follow Miranda of Ever After Polish through the social media outlets below for more info on their collections and exact restock times :

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Are excited for Summer and summer shades? Which of these beauties do you like best? Tell me in the comments section below!










***Products were sent to me for an honest, unbiased review. All opinions are my own.***



Hi there, my darlings! Ugh, Monday! And to add to the distress, I have cramps from HELL! Barely hanging on here, you guys. Before I go off to nap til next year, I thought I, and maybe you too, needed a little distraction So, today, I'll be sharing the third and final of three influencer collaborations with Pixi Beauty, dubbed the #PixiPretties collection. My favorite of the three, take a peek at Pixi's collaboration with Chloe Morello!


CAFÉ CON DULCE ($24.00 USD/$34.00 CAD)

Bring out your natural beauty and enliven your complexion, lids and cheeks with this multi-use palette. Powder to cream blush, face glow, and lid hues enhance & add luminosity. Swish on these gorgeous shades to recreate Dulce’s stunning looks! (This product is not eligible for promotion.)




Shimmers....YASSS!! Finally, a palette I can get behind ONE HUNDRED PERCENT! A true multi-tasker, these beautiful shimmers can be used as eyeshadows, blushes or highlighters. The range of shades from delicate metallics to intense warms is quite impressive--I can see myself using several of these shades. As for formula, no complaints here--I found these beauties to be velvety smooth and so easy to work with. This palette truly tops my Pixi faves list!




DULCE'S LIP CANDY ($24.00 USD/$34.00 CAD)

A universally flattering assortment of shades curated by Dulce applies easily & adheres smoothly, adding velvety rich colour to both lips and cheeks. This multi-use formula contains antioxidants and minerals to keep skin soft and hydrated. (This product is not eligible for promotion.)



I wanted to love this palette, I really did, because I LOVE lippies. But honestly, I don't see myself reaching for many of these shades. Yes, I love the raspberry but the other shades are a little too light for my complexion. Although, I can definitely work with a few more of these shades as blushes.

Formula-wise, these go on pretty sheer at first but you can really build it up as much as you like, as you can see from the swatches below. Moreover, they blend really easily so if you like to mix and match to create your own shades, you'll have lots of fun with this palette!




So there you have it, my darlings! You can pick up both of these palettes on Pixi Beauty's site HERE. Shipping, as always, is free over $25 within the US!


Good news for us Canadian girls! Pixi now ships throughout Canada from their Canadian site HERE. Shipping is free over $35 CAD!


Not in the US or Canada? Pixi Beauty ships globally through their UK site HERE. Free shipping over £35 is a great bonus!


Don't forget to follow Pixi Beauty through the social media outlets below for all the latest about their products:

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Do you love these palettes? Which of the three collaborations did you like best? Tell me in the comments section below!










***Products were sent to me for an honest, unbiased review. All opinions are my own.***



Hi there, my darlings! TGIF! For REAL! This has been SUCH a challenging week for me, mentally, I can't even begin to tell you--job searching, especially in a new country, is no fun AT ALL! All I really want to do is curl up into a ball and nap til next century! But, while a long nap is still on the cards, I didn't want this week to slip by without sharing ONE more pretty post. So, here we are, where I present the second of three influencer collaborations with Pixi Beauty, dubbed the #PixiPretties collection. This time, Pixi's collaboration with Chloe Morello!

PALETTE CHLOETTE ($24.00 USD/$34.00 CAD)

Bring out your inner glow and add a romantic sheen to your favourite features with this must-have palette containing Chloe’s favourite hues. Super silky blush and eye shades bring that “in-love glow” to your complexion & lids. To finish off we included a trio of matte eye contour & liner shades that double as brow powders to define. (This product is not eligible for promotion.)




I'm so torn about this palette! While I like several shades in this palette, like the shimmers and the darkest blush, I'm not head over heals in love with it. I think that probably has more to do with my own preference for bolder colors over neutrals, I will say though that I know A LOT of you DO love your neutrals and with that in mind, this is a very well-rounded and nicely conceptualized palette. It's a multi-tasker with shimmery eyeshadows, blushes and matte shades that you can use for liner, shadow OR to fill in your brows. For the price point, it's definitely a handy little palette, if neutrals are your thing!




LIP ICING ($14.00 USD/$22.00 CAD)

This liquid lip adds a 3D glimmer. Use on bare lips or on top of lip colour for an instant glow-boost. Infused with nourishing rose hip & marula oil. (This product is not eligible for promotion.)




I'm not a gloss girl AT all, preferring bolder, matte shades (see a pattern here?) so this product didn't really blow me away. It's quite sheer and as far as glosses go, not TOO sticky or tacky. If you're all about the glowy, no-makeup look with just a touch of gloss, you would like this. I feel that this would also look quite nice layered over a darker matte shade, if you want to switch it up with a bit of shine.

For me personally, a friend is going to be very happy with her new goodies! Lol!




So there you have it, my darlings! You can pick up both these products on Pixi Beauty's site HERE. Shipping, as always, is free over $25 within the US!


Good news for us Canadian girls! Pixi now ships throughout Canada from their Canadian site HERE. Shipping is free over $35 CAD!


Not in the US or Canada? Pixi Beauty ships globally through their UK site HERE. Free shipping over £35 is a great bonus!


Don't forget to follow Pixi Beauty through the social media outlets below for all the latest about their products:

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Instagram
Pinterest
Twitter
Youtube



What do you think of these products? Must-have or hard pass? Tell me in the comments section below!














***Products were sent to me for an honest, unbiased review. All opinions are my own.***
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