One of my good friends is currently in Cancun, Mexico.She sent me these pictures. Doesn't it look gorgeous?
One word:
Jeal-ous.*
* Especially since it just snowed over night and everything is now a winter wonderland here.
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I wanted to do a quick product review on a few (drugstore*) products I'm loving that I recently picked up.
NYC 'Smooth Skin' Loose Face Powder
Love. This. Powder. It's the second time I've bought it and I love it. I think this is just a loose powder, but I like to use it as a setting powder for my foundation or as a light bronzer. I haven't used many loose powders before so I can't compare, but I love that this doesn't have any sheen or sparkle to it, it's matte; goes on and stays that way. Another great part? It's $2.67.
Wet 'n' Wild 'ComfortZone (738)' Palette
I purchased this after seeing YouTuber LolaMarie using it multiple times (and it just looked so good). It was $3 so I figured I couldn't go wrong. And I was right. I'm super picky with eyeshadows; favourites being NYX and MAC (I also like Mark by Avon & CoverGirl). FYI I cannot stand Maybelline eye shadow (not enough pigment transfer).
After using this palette just once, I'm hooked and wish it came in more varieties (they are three different palettes to choose from). There are a total of eight eye shadows per palette and they have handy words written in the shadows (eg. brow bone, crease, etc.) in case you're like me and unsure where things are 'suppose' to go. The lasting power is great and only after a sweaty workout at the end of the day, was my shadow creased.
Fructis 'Hold & Flex: Body Boost' Hair Spray (level 5)
I'm a huge TrèsSemmé fan so when I ran out last time, I initially went to the store to pick up my regular can. However, it wasn't on sale and this kind was (half the price of TS), it smelt pretty good so I figured why not.
I have used it a few times and love it so far. It's a pretty heavy spray (compared to TS's 'fine mist') but doesn't goop and get really sticky or stiff. The scent is great (slightly floral) and it has great holding power. I will definitely buy this again.
Revlon 'PhotoReady' Foundation
I love this foundation. I initially purchased it about a year ago when PharmaPlus had a 50% off sale. Since I was new to using foundation, I wasn't ready to spend almost $20, but I was willing to spend half that. I ended up getting the 'Nude (004)' shade which turned out to be a little be on the light side for me (especially if I'm trying to add some colour to my face), but mixed in with a slightly darker shade of foundation (Maybelline 'Instant Age Rewind' in 'Sandy Beige (1)'), it worked out okay. I was excited to see another 50% off sale and snatched up the next shade up, 'Natural Beige (005)'.
Something about this foundation that I love is that it's creamy and not too thick. It covers well, but depending on the amount you use, it can go from a light to medium coverage foundation. I find it really lives up to it's 'Photo Ready' name as I feel like it smooths out my skin and makes it look much more even. I like to use this alone or mixed in with another foundation to give it lasting power.
* I mainly buy all my make up from the drugstore/Walmart. I just have a hard time spending a small fortune on make up (I'd rather buy shoes) especially when you can buy something like the Wet 'n' Wild palette above for $3 bucks and be so darn happy with it.
I have recently moved and really don't have enough space for a large Christmas tree, like in years past, however, was feeling pretty down about not having a tree. The thought of not really decorating for the holidays is sad, especially since I love to do it (but again, minimal space).
After having a bad day on Monday, and venting to my sister, she showed up at my office on Tuesday with a wrapped gift. I eagerly unwrapped my present to find this sweet (three-foot tall) white Christmas tree (with lights)!
She bought it for me along with some feather ornaments (I've been coveting a feather tree from Bouclair for two years now) to stick in my tree, since those feather trees are damn expensive. How sweet is that? And just like that, she made my year.
I ate this tonight. Pulled Chicken Salad. A off-the-top-of-my-head recipe from an old friend that never fails. It's clean, healthy, filling and delicious (and quick, easy-peasy).
I was leaving Zumba tonight and hit up the grocery store as I needed two things: (i) groceries, and (ii) dinner. After picking up various produce and planning my meal for tomorrow night (I'm making a Greek chicken crock pot dish I've never attempted before) I started to feel hungry. I hit up the magazine/cookbook aisle for inspiration and I didn't even need to open a book! I saw a magazine entitled, 'Clean Eating' and my mind jumped to this salad and back to the produce aisle I went. Within 15 minutes of arriving home I was chowing down.
Ingredients:
* Whole BBQ chicken
* Spinach
* Veggies you like (I like: grape tomatoes, avocados)
* Canned mandarin oranges
* Optional: dried cranberries
Make it:
Pull all the chicken off your BBQ chicken and put in a bowl off to the side. Put heaping handful of spinach on plate. Chop veggies & add to the mix. Throw in whatever else you want (walnuts are awesome. As are hard boiled eggs). Toss some chicken on top. Enjoy.
Told ya it was easy.
Sometimes I make my own dressing (not tonight, thanks Kraft) and to do so I squeeze a lime (you could use lemon), chop a couple cloves of garlic, and pour in some olive oil. Shake it up and pour over your salad.
I went out with some friends last night and we had a great time. We just went to a local restaurant / pub and they had a live one-(wo)man band and the game playing as well. Not typically my scene, but with the right company, any place can be fun! I found this picture on my phone this morning from last night and have no idea what it is. See? Told you, good times!
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