Birthday Haul Pt. 1: Shoes

My husband and I went out last night to see a townhouse and have dinner. The townhouse viewing fell through, much to my dismay. Nothing is going right in our search and I'm very close to waving my little white flag and giving up. With that said, I decided I needed some retail therapy and went into the Payless near the restaurant we were eating at. Their BOGO 50% off sale was still going on and I had some birthday money given to me at the cookout that was burning a hole in my pocket. I regret nothing!

^ I saw these and fell in love. They are the Airwalk Dream Slip-On in Cream. Since I only got them last night, I have not worn them out yet. I'm going to wear them out tomorrow for my birthday, though! I do like that the back of the shoe is soft and does not feel like it will rub against my heels. All of the positive reviews online give me hope!

^ I talked about these shoes in a previous post. The American Eagle Whitney sandal is a repromote from last summer, but they made them glittery this go-around. I really wish I had known about these last year! I happened to be at a different Payless than last time, so they had the multi-glitter ones in stock. I grabbed them right up. Now to find a store that has the gold ones!

Obsessive? Maybe! But it is so hard to find sandals that are padded enough and are comfortable enough to wear a whole day. When you find a pair of good-fitting comfortable shoes, you should stock up. Just like your favorite brand of jeans! You never know when something will be discontinued...been there, done that, hated it.

So there is the first of my birthday haul! Tomorrow is my birthday and I still don't know what is going on, but I'm sure it will be a fun weekend. I'll share a post about it on Monday! :)

OOTD: Happy Independence Day!

I know a lot of people refer to it as the "4th of July", but I can't find myself often saying that. I feel like it downsizes the importance of the day somehow. It's just semantics, of course, and to each their own. I love being able to say that we are independent, though! I love everything the word and holiday stands for. It's something that is fought hard for and should be honored and remembered!

While I'm in Canada, I still celebrate these types of holidays in my own way. It definitely feels different, but if anything, it makes me much more appreciative of everything. And I get to celebrate a few extra holidays while being up here (like Canada Day and an extra Thanksgiving), which is pretty neat! I've got the best of both worlds, honestly. I like to refer to myself as a "Camerican". :)

And of course, I'm sporting my red, white, and blue today! Gotta show my pride...I mean, it's not like my southern accent gives it away that I'm from the States every time I open my mouth or anything...Haha!

Dress and cardigan are both Old Navy. Necklace was bought at a craft show, so unfortunately I don't know who makes it. You never know what gems you might find at local shows like that, though!

#nojeansjune Outfit Post #2!

No Jeans June is coming to an end and it's been fun! I think I'll do this challenge again next year, as it forces you to get a little more creative about your wardrobe and not be afraid to show off your legs. Be proud of what you've got!

To see my first post of outfits, click here. There's still a few days to go, so I might have another batch of outfits to share next week. Also it's a holiday weekend here in Canada, so I won't be posting until next Tuesday. If you're one of my Canadian readers, happy Canada Day! Have fun! :)

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MAC Plushglass in Ample Pink

I only own one Plushglass, but Ample Pink seemed a good place to start. It's an easy pink to work with and layers well with lighter lipstick shades. Plushglasses are similar to the Buxom lipglosses with the scent and tingly sensation while it lightly plumps your lips. One added benefit is Vitamin E in the formula for moisturizing and protection.

I like it enough that I would look into other colors that they offer, though this one seems to be the most popular one! 

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Dr. Jart+ Water Fuse Beauty Balm & Giveaway Reminder!

Don't forget to enter my spring giveaway! It closes tomorrow night, May 31, 2013.

Now onto my review of a beauty balm that I got in a sample set of four at Sephora during the holidays. I haven't tried the other three in the Dr. Jart+ set yet, but here's my review on the Water Fuse one!

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Lady Antebellum Concert

One of the benefits of living in a big city is having awesome events often. One of those awesome events happened on Monday, which was Victoria Day here. Lady Antebellum put on a free concert at Dundas Square and I just had to go! They are one of my favorite bands and even better that it was free. That's the best price!

We got there two hours early to get a good spot, but it was directly in the sun. I think it was a mixture of the heat and the crowd (stupid anxiety!), but I nearly fainted and had to leave my spot next to my friend. After sitting in some cold air conditioning in a nearby building and getting a water, I started to feel a little better but still not 100%. I managed to find a spot near the back of the Square to watch the concert. Regardless of losing my close spot due to illness, I still enjoyed the show.My body, however, took a day of rest to come back around.

It was worth it! Seeing both The Killers and Lady Antebellum in a week's time made for a happy Wendy. Lady A was fantastic live and if you enjoy them, they are worth seeing. And their new album Golden? Amazzzzing. Besides Downtown, my favorite track is Goodbye Town. Can't get enough of it!

This is considered my Friday, since my husband is taking tomorrow off. Tomorrow is his birthday, so we're going out for dinner and to see Star Trek Into Darkness. Looking forward to seeing it in IMAX 3D! To my fellow Americans, what are your plans for the holiday weekend? Happy Memorial Day!

Breaking My Back Just to Know Your Name

We all have at least one. A favorite band. I have quite a few, because music gets me through everything. I listen to music when I'm happy, sad, mad, whatever. It has gotten me through some tough times and it's gotten me through some great times, always providing me with memories. And sometimes a certain band just keeps making music that makes you want to dance, think, or just get lost in the lyrics.

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Blog of the Month!

Time for May's featured blogger! Last month was Kar Yi and you can find her entry under the "blog of the month" tag. With my monthly featured blogger, I also put a button for the blog that stays on my sidebar all month long.

I think it's a great way for you to find new blogs to follow and these are some of my personal favorites, so of course I want to share them with you!

Sara, the blogger who runs Passing Fancy, always has bright photos and fun posts! She focuses on beauty posts and showcases a lot of different brands. When she comments, Sara is super sweet. She also has an open giveaway with some great prizes, but you should check out her blog regardless!

My Trip to Lake Muskoka!

As mentioned in a few previous posts, last week was our wedding anniversary. To celebrate each year, we go somewhere that we have never visited together. It's a lot of fun to explore these new places and enjoy each other and makes our anniversaries that more special. We've gone to Chicago, Montreal, Quebec City, Washington DC, Finger Lakes area in upstate NY, and Bay City in Michigan for our previous anniversary trips. This year, we went to the Lake Muskoka area for a little getaway. We stayed at a place called Touchstone Resort in Bracebridge, ON.

In this post, I'm going to share my review of the resort and random pictures from our trip! It felt like time slowed down during our two nights there and like we were the only two there. Perfection! I found this deal through Living Social and it was a steal of a deal, honestly. If it is offered again, I would recommend it.

^ Lake Muskoka. You can see it is starting to thaw. Gorgeous! I definitely need to go back during warmer months.

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RIP Google Reader!

As most bloggers have stated already, Google Reader is going away in July. I personally do not understand this decision, as many of us use it as our main blog reader! I've heard mixed answers on the GFC, hearing that it is staying and that it is going. The actual Google blog did not list it as one of the programs they are retiring. I guess only time will tell.

Anyway, I just wanted to make this quick post to tell you where you can add me or my blog. These links are also under the "Find!" page at the top, but I'll put a few of the links in this quick entry as well.

Bloglovin'- a great alternative to Google Reader. And they have an excellent iPhone app!

Hellocotton- This one allows you to follow blogs and comment on posts right away.

Facebook- My blog posts get listed on there, as well.

Instagram- So addicted. Let me know if you are on there!

Pinterest- I love this site!

Twitter- I'd love to follow you and talk.

Those are probably my main six! As stated above, you can see my other social media pages on the dedicated page. Thank you so much for whatever venue you choose to read my blog and talk to me. I love getting to know all of you more!

Urban Decay's Theodora Palette

This post is very image-heavy (16, to be exact!). In this post, you'll find my pictures and swatches of the Theodora palette. You can see my post on the Glinda palette, here. The packaging of these palettes...I'm in love!

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MAC Snob Lipstick Swatches

*UPDATE: Pictures stopped responding. Updated with swatch pictures from this post!

I got MAC's Snob lipstick in my stocking this past Christmas, so I thought I would share my pictures and swatches of it.

 ^Snob with Revlon's Pink Pout.

^Snob is the far left and middle swatches. Pink Pout is on the right.

It's a satin finish, which I find can be a little drying. I usually wear these with lip balm underneath, which helps combat the dryness. I can definitely see this not being for every skintone, as it is a "Barbie" type pink. It is a very cool-toned shade. It's pretty, but not an unique pink.

Tarte Fantastic Foursome Swatches

This set was limited edition from Christmas, though I have seen it on eBay and Amazon (albeit at inflated prices, for the most part). However, I thought I would still swatch it because even though these shades are limited edition...you just never know when a brand will repromote them or add them to their permanent line-up.

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Bite Beauty Luminous Creme Lipstick Palette

I got this during the Black Friday sales at Sephora. It is actually still in stock right now for $10 US/$12 CA here, so please don't pay the inflated prices on sale sites like eBay. I think little palettes like this are a great way to try a new brand! Here are my swatches.

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My 2012 Christmas Gifts!

If you don't like this sort of thing, sorry! I personally love seeing what other people got so I don't mind these types of posts. If you don't like it, please overlook it. I have loads of product reviews and swatches coming up in future posts!

I was ridiculously spoiled this year. I am very blessed to have the people in my life that I do! I certainly did not expect the level of "spoiledness" that I hit this year, but I am so very thankful. :) On to what I received!

^ Christmas explosion!
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Tarte Eye Catchers 6 Pc. SmolderEYES Swatches

I got this set with my $20 VIB coupon! It comes with five full-sized SmolderEYES pencils, one full-sized Skinny SmolderEYES pencil, and a pencil sharpener.

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Niagara Falls, December Faves, and Upcoming Posts!

We just booked an overnight trip to Niagara Falls for this coming Sunday so that we can go see all of their Christmas lights. Can't wait! As I often do when going on a trip, I thought I'd share what I'll be taking in my makeup bag. The bag is from Glitzy Glam and like said below, more pictures and my review will be up in the next while! Everything that I'm taking is what I've been reaching for quite a bit this month, so they double as my favorite products for December. :) This is a 3-in-1 post!



^Urban Decay All Nighter Spray, Embryolisse moisturizer, MUFE 24L eyeliner, NARS Bellissima eyeshadow duo, ELF eyebrow kit, MAC Studio Careblend powder, MUFE Full Cover concealer, Smashbox blush in Flush, Maybelline cream shadow in Barely Beige, BeautyBlender, Maybelline Age Rewind concealer, Revlon lip stain in Sweetheart, and MUFE Aqua Smoky Lash.

^Sonia Kashuk blush brush, ELF powder brush, MAC 224, MAC 217, Sigma E75, and Sigma E60.

Here are some of the posts that I have scheduled for during the holiday break!

- Christmas decorations!
- Must haves for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
- Winterlicious tag
- Tarte Eye Catchers 6 Piece SmolderEYES Set swatches
- My favorite products of 2012
- My Glitzy Glam order and thoughts

I'll be spending time with my husband during his work break until January 3rd, but the posts above will be posted during that time. See you all in the new year! ♥ ♥ ♥

OCC Lip Tars in Interlace, Marion, and Femme!

These are the OCC Lip Tar shades that I got at IMATS this year. The IMATS price went up from $10 to $12, but the overall amount of product also increased! In this post, I'll show you my hand swatches, lip swatches, and compare the old packaging to the new!

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Givenchy Beauty Gala Event

Christine let me know of a great event happening last Thursday, so I went downtown to meet up with her, go to the event, and shop. It's dangerous when beauty lovers get together and see such things as Jo Malone, Diptyque, Dior, and more. I think both of our wishlists might have been added to that day! ;)

The event was lovely. You pay $10 and $2 goes to charity with you getting $8 in the form of a coupon to use toward cosmetics. Not only that but you were also given a Givenchy bag full of a magazine, pamphlets, and samples! Here is what I got during the event!

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OOTD: Mixing Neutrals 11/7/12

First things first, I've been making a few changes to my blog! I've changed the header once again, but I've also added buttons for my social media links on the bottom of the page. I hope this makes it easier for you to navigate through my blog and find different ways to interact with me. :)

Now, onto yesterday's outfit!

Sweater tunic: Old Navy
Jeggings: Paris Blues via Alloy
Bracelet: Ardene
Necklace: House of Harlow 1960
Purse: Rebecca Minkoff Mini MAC in Taupe

Shoes (not pictured) were leopard print flats from American Eagle.

^ And that was my FOTD. A neutral eye and mauve-pink lips!