Hiatus

Currently doing: packing!
Currently thinking: I'm forgetting something
Currently feeling: stressed

Sorry guys! I did not get around to posting yesterday because I'm really busy this week. Between a birthday dinner planned for tonight, packing for Chicago, booking travel plans, etc. etc....I'm worn out emotionally and physically.

Anyway, I won't bore you with details! I leave tomorrow morning for Chicago. I will not be back until Monday night. Therefore, I will not be updating again until Tuesday. Sunday is my 25th birthday and to celebrate, I'm going to the Harry Potter Exhibition. Yep, I'm a HP nerd. :) Can't wait to tell you about my trip and share with you what my birthday goodies will be! Until then, take care and best wishes!

XOXO ♥

RIP, my GG!

I apologize now that there will not be a true post from me today. I am taking a personal day.

In 1992, I lost my great grandmother on this day. I was the one that found her and watched as the medics tried to revive her. Then in 2007, I lost my grandmother on the same day. My grandmother was my "mom". She raised me and was there for me every single day of my life. Not a day goes by that I do not miss her, but it is especially hard from July 7th-12th. Her funeral was held on my birthday, so you can imagine how emotional I get around this time.

So I'm taking today off from my usual posts to do what I need to do. I hope you understand!

*my Granny Gent with my cousin Andrew in 2005

XOXO ♥

June Favorites

Currently watching: The Simpsons
Currently excited: for my birthday and vacation!
Currently feeling: drained

I hope you all had a fabulous Independence Day. I did mean to make an entry, but the weekend got busy. I'm sure you were all to busy to stop in just to see if I made one. :P So it's six days into July already, therefore I have decided to not let this escape me. Here are my favorite products from the month of June!

1. MAC Lustreglass in Love Nectar- I've been using this a lot since I got it. It's a bit similar to NARS Orgasm, but there is a myriad of shimmer happening in this shade. It's perfect for a night out on the town! Review is here.

2. Sephora by OPI in I'm Wired- I am really loving coral this summer (and for the first time in my life since 1990!). This is a great coral pink color, which I love. I find some corals to be too close to orange and that could be why I never really liked it. It just took me finding the right spectrum of the color.

3. Sephora foundation brush- I use this when I wear my Clinique Almost Makeup. However, I also use it to brush in my Benefit High Beam. The brush is a nice shape and you can find many uses for it!

4. MAC MSF in Refined- Seriously, I cannot give this enough praise. I've completely fallen in love with this shade. Why does it have to be limited edition? WHY?! Review is here.

5. Benefit High Beam- I procrastinated on getting this. And by procrastinated, I mean I waited about a year to finally splurge. I am so mad at myself for waiting. This is a great highlighter. Review is coming!

6. Maybelline Pulse Perfection mascara- My review is coming on this! I was actually chosen by a company (Matchstick) to review this. So stay tuned this week! :) With it being on my list of June favorites, I think you can put two and two together to know that I was not disappointed.

XOXO ♥

Update Friday

Currently drinking: water
Currently listening: Walking On Broken Glass by Annie Lennox
Currently feeling: creative

New layout! After around three months, I decided it was time for a change around here. I loved the Gossip Girl layout (which is why I kept it around for so long), but sometimes I just want to see something new. :) So I hope you like the new look!

I added a new video to my youtube channel, as well. So if you have a youtube, come check it out, comment, subscribe...I'll return the favor. Unless you are going to be rude, which is why comments are only by approval on my channel. I don't put up with rudeness.

Friday Five

1. It's the last night of the world, and you've only just found out. What five things will you do in these final hours? eat a delicious last meal, cuddle with my husband, face a fear or two, pray, and visit family
2. How do you feel about our American Flag's design? I like it. Not sure what is not to like.
3. What pets have you had? Dogs, cats, a rabbit, two iguanas, some fish, and a snake.
4. What was the last activity you wore a wristband for? Hmm...I think it was for a football game last fall. It might have been something else, though.
5. What song changed your life? Kelly Clarkson's Breakaway. I relate to that song so much.

I might be making more changes to the blog later on. So don't be surprised if something changes!

XOXO ♥

So refined.

Currently watching: House
Currently doing: editing a video
Currently feeling: accomplished

MAC Mineral Skinfinish in Refined

This is my first MSF and I bought the limited edition shade Refined. It's gorgeous in person! Some stores still have them, so search around. It has some slight shimmer in it and perfect for summer. The great thing about MSFs are that they can be used as a blush, highlighter, and facial powder for an all-over glow. The way I apply it is with my Bare Escentuals Handy Buki brush and buff it in. That insures that you will get an even coating all over. I love this and I keep reaching for it ever since I bought it!

I wore it as an all-over powder today. This is how it looks. It's very silky and goes on smoothly. I have very dry skin and this really worked for me. I recommend other MAC MSFs!

XOXO ♥

Canada Day

Currently watching: Surviving Suburbia
Currently drinking: Diet Pepsi
Currently feeling: full from dinner

Today is Canada Day! This one is special to me, because even though I have been here to celebrate four others before this, I'm an actual Canadian resident this time! I got my Permanent Resident status two weeks ago, so I finally feel like the holiday applies to me. To read more about Canada Day, you can go here. :)

XOXO ♥

Let Me Sip On Your Nectar

Currently watching: The Simpsons
Currently drinking: Diet Pepsi
Currently feeling: happy tomorrow is a holiday

Love Nectar is the latest lipglass that I have gotten from MAC. It's a Lustreglass, so it has little flecks of glitter in it to reflect shine. My lips already have a pink tone, so this gives them just a slight pink sheen with major shine. It's gorgeous layered over other colors, as well. And when the sunlight hits it, Holy shiny lips, Batman! I think this is a nice basic to have from MAC for your cosmetics case. It's a lovely color that would suit just about anyone!

On my lips (with a little bit of sunshine coming in):


XOXO ♥

Soap & Glory

Currently watching: Rachael Ray Show
Currently thinking: about what to have for dinner
Currently feeling: hungry

Two more Soap & Glory product reviews. :) I've yet to be disappointed by this brand. I'm Wendy and I'm an addict. On to my enablers!

Great Shakes- This is a really nice hand lotion. It has their signature scent (which I said before smell almost like Miss Dior Cherie). It's a thick consistency, but it's not oily at all. I was amazed at how quickly it melts into the skin. I rub it into my cuticles as well, because I have dry skin and I'm a biter. Deadly combination when it comes to my cuticles! My hands are definitely not as dry as they were before this.

Flirtigo spray- This is touted on the bottle as a moisturizing spray. They say to spray it on after a shower because then it soaks in, but I've used it at anytime of the day. The only reason I can't say if I know if it is moisturizing or not is because I'm so addicted to the Righteous Body Butter by them, that I would not stop using it to find out! However, it's a perfect duo with the lotions to keep the scent going during the day.

XOXO ♥

My birthday is coming!

Currently watching: Kim Possible...yeah, no shame!
Currently reading: UK Glamour
Currently feeling: annoyed

So my birthday is not for another 15 days, but I've been working on my list! I'll be 25 this year and I can hardly believe it. It seems like yesterday that I graduated from high school! It's absurd to think about how quickly time goes by. Anyway, on to my list!

My first and foremost gift that I want is one that I have been wanting for more than five years! If I don't get this, the other things on the list are back-up ideas. If I get this, I am happy with just getting the camera alone with no other gifts! Just to have a professional camera... My two options are a Canon Rebel XS or Nikon D60. My top choice being a Nikon, because I've always liked their shape and feel. I'd be happy with either.

I have had my eye on a few perfumes lately! They all smell divine and have such lovely bottles. Clockwise: Miss Dior Cherie, Vera Wang Rock Princess, Juicy Couture, and Vera Wang Princess.

I've been wanting a bike for awhile. Because it makes me reminiscent of my childhood, I'd love a purple one. My favorite bike back then was purple and I rode it almost everyday. It doesn't hurt that I like purple either. :) I like this Schwinn one because it's great on comfort.

I need a new pair of Birkenstocks and I've been thinking about the Gizeh type. I used to have a huge obsession with Birks!

As for random gifts:

What girl does not like jewelry? I have fallen in love with the Tiffany key necklaces!

Besides all of that, I pretty much just have some things in mind to get while in Chicago. I have to take advantage of being near Marc Jacobs, The Container Store, Penelope's, and Target!

XOXO ♥

RIP to these legends!

Currently watching: SYTYCD
Currently drinking: water
Currently feeling: sad

Ed McMahon died yesterday at age 86 after being ill for sometime. He will be remembered in my heart as being the sidekick to Johnny Carson where I feel he often took the spotlight!

Farrah Fawcett died this morning at age 62 after her long battle with cancer. Earth has definitely lost an angel.

Michael Jackson died today at age 50 due to cardiac arrest. It's sad to think that this was going to be his comeback year with the tour that he was getting ready for. He was such a talented person. It really hurts that so many people are being insensitive about his death. Yes, he had some strange moments...but there is no need to bring up negative things now. Let's remember him for his talent!

XOXO ♥