It’s been a while! This whole adult thing really leaves you with zero free time. Having real bills to pay, including some pricey mechanic bills have really take away any sense of disposable income, so having material for this blog has fallen by the way-side. I’ve been busy plugging away and learning as much as I can in my first job that’s in my chosen career path, and of course spoiling my cat rotten. I figured I would share some bits I’ve picked up along the way, and hopefully get back into the swing of blogging.
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So onto the stuff!! I picked up a few new Real Techniques brushes from the Bold Metals collection. I have the Tapered Blush Brush (300) and the Oval Shadow Brush (200). I am IN LOVE with the Oval Shadow Brush, it is absolute perfection and I’m wondering how I ever survived without it. The Tapered Blush Brush is really nice and soft, and I typically only use it when I’m applying a softer blush, as it tends to apply blush very specifically and precisely. I am in no way at all a make up professional, so I tend to go over board with deeper and darker blushes.
I also snatched up the Nails Inc Illuminator, after hearing some of my favourite YouTubers talk about this polish. It’s exactly what it sounds like, a light wash of opalescent polish that can be worn alone to make your nails look healthier, or over top of an existing polish to brighten the shade slightly. I like to wear it alone, and by using 3 coats your nails look like moonstones. It’s a fab polish that I think anyone and everyone could use.
I have been on the hunt for a mascara that’s cruelty free (obviously), effective, and most importantly, not 30 dollars. I picked up the Milani Runway Lashes Mascara at the grocery store, and I have to say I really like it. It somewhat reminds be of the Tarte Lights Camera Lashes, which I LOVE, while only costing 6 bucks. I am, however, slightly concerned as this product seems to have been removed from the Milani website. Let’s all cross our fingers it hasn’t been discontinued.
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Right in the thick of having some car trouble, I was feeling sorry for myself so I went out and bought the NARS Single Eyeshadow in the shade Ashes to Ashes. Because the only logical reaction to having to spend all your paycheque at the mechanic is to spend MORE money on something you probably don’t need… right? This shade is described as ‘shimmery violet based brown’ and I think that’s quite spot on. It’s the perfect all over lid shade that’s appropriate for the office for day time.
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I don’t quite recall the occasion, but my boyfriend turned roomie picked up the Charlotte Tilbury Swish and Pop Blush in the shade Love is the Drug for me on a whim. What can I say about this blush that hasn’t already been said? It’s beautiful, looks like a boob, the packaging is delicious. Did I mention that it looks like a boob? Good.
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Last but not least, I have been loving the Milani Colour Statement Lipstick in the shade Pretty Natural. It’s a gorgeous, feels great on the lips, and leaves a nice pretty stain behind. Perfect for the office, or for an effortless look.
To make up for the time away, I’d like to introduce you to my cat!
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This is my sweet little angel: Pud. We adopted her about 3 weeks after my boyfriend and I moved in together and I am obsessed with her. We adopted through the organization VOKRA (Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association). VOKRA is awesome! They don’t have any shelters at all, the cats are in foster homes while they wait to be adopted. When I met Pud I knew she was the one. She was a stray in a neighbouring community, and when they found her they said she was terribly skinny. To their surprise she popped out a litter of kittens two days after she was rescued. Her foster mom said she was a wonderful mom, and all of her kittens were adopted straight away. She was in her foster home for a year and a half (!!!) before I met her and scooped her up. She is an absolute love bug and I can’t even express how much I love her. She’s napping right next to me as I type this. She’s 4 years young and I am SO thrilled to have her forever.
Talk Soon,
Xx Brianna