Spring goodies

10 more days!

Till' Paradise. And sun. And dolphins.
With that special someone ;)

Shopping

Little pre-finals xmas gifts to myself >.<

How sweet are these chique-sports (cupped) bras from Material Girl?

Toasty

Got myself a nice, little fireplace for the living room.

Uses ethanol.
3/4 of the cup lasts for about 1 h 15 minutes.

$40 at Stokes !

Soon... soon...

My spending abilities were cock-blocked for 2 weeks due to my credit card being cloned.
Not this Friday though! Hopefully I get one of these puppies in my posession.

Mwahahahahaaaaa

Badass iPhone case

My obssession with studs has gone too far. They're now on my iPhone 4.

And the best part is? The girl who makes these cases made me a silver studs case at my request! Her usual ones are in a brass gold, but I'm a silver studser :)

Check out her store if you're interested in iPhone stud cases.

 Margaux Bonnie

Happy Booster Blush

A very nice blush from Physicians Formula.

"Infused with our Happy Boost Blend featuring Happy skin and Euphoryl, natural plant extracts, which have been shown to promote a feeling of happiness by mimicking the effect of endorphins."

Also: " The sweet scent of violet provides a feeling of joy each time you apply."

Really science? Really?

You're lucky it has a cute packaging -_-

China Glaze - Something Sweet

Yummy creme candy pink!

Similar colors:

Essie - Pop-Art Pink
OPI - Pandamonium
Color Club -  Tutu

China Glaze - Something Sweet

China Glaze - Thunderbird

A gorgeous fire-hydrant metallic red.

Similar colors:

Essie -Bold and Beautiful
OPI - I'm Not Really a Waitress 
Zoya - Blair

China Glaze - Thunderbird

Omg

WANTTTTTTTT

Gel Liners

Everyone pretty much has their own way of using gel liners (or gel pots to some). Although most use it as their regular eyeliner, I personally enjoy using them for my waterline. Now this isn't the proper use of gel liners, but most use it for this anyways, since it does work. Most that I have tried manage to stay on my waterline far longer than any waterproof eyeliner pencil. I had tried 3 different brands so far and only one takes the cake when it comes to water resistance: L'Oréal's HIP.

I tried Maybelline's eyestudio pot liner and absolutely regret the purchase. Although I'm sure their liner is easy and wonderful for regular eyeliner use, it didn't pass the waterline test. The product came off minutes after application.

 

The more shocking failure was Stila's smudge pots. Now this is rather disappointing, considering Stila cosmetics are awesome and are reputed for their smudge pots. Well, like Maybelline, as I'm sure they do wonders as regular eyeliner and even as an eyeshadow base, they too failed the waterline test. In fact, the smudge pots were a challenge to apply. The product basically brittle's instantly once it touches your waterline and ends up everywhere in your eyelashes. I felt instant irritation just by trying to get the product on, and not as an allergic reaction, but just from playing around my waterline too much with it. Although, I will admit, for whatever amount I had managed to apply, the product sticks on VERY well, but the application was too annoying to bare to attempt ever again :'(

L'Oréal's HIP color truth cream eyeliner kicks absolute waterline ass. The product is simple to apply and stays on for long periods. It's the only gel liner I am able to bare and swear by  (until I find better :3).

Amanzi vs Teavana - GREEN TEA BATTLE

Last week I gave myself a week off for spring break and went to New York with the boo. Shopping and eating. Best vacation combo ever. Not too sure how my wallet feels now :/ 

 And now I'm back to a week of non-stop work, both retail AND at home, with very unpleasant weather. Not so fun birthday week ahead ._.

My trips to New York basically mean another fun run at Amanzi's tea counter (went to Garden State Mall in new joizey though).

Best teas ever. Naturally infused loose leaves stored in air-tight tins at affordable prices and in a store where all the tea-lovin' accessories can be found.  The place also comes with a cute tea bar, where you can get pretty much anything made on-the-spot, from Ice teas to Bubble teas ^_^ (Ni hao, bitches). 

Naturally I had to stock up on some of my favorites, being as Montreal apparently isn't hip or asian enough to have tea bars... Not downtown anyways.

Once out of Amanzi, I ran into their competitor, Teavana.

Naturally,  I had to explore.

Contrary to Amanzi which has a very modern, bright and fun look, Teavana is more reserved and bases its business on the ancient art of tea making and drinking. Always fun to learn new things and see different perspectives.

Good tea, good times, but the whole Teavana rave did not leave much of an impression on me as Amanzi did.

First off, Teavana bases its sales by weight of their tea, not prepacked tins. You basically need to pay for $6 tins and THEN select the leafs you want, which will be priced according to the weight. Very expensive buying dry leaves and metal tins :/ 

Sooo I decided to stick with Amanzi because of its affordable prices, equal or higher quality tea and the no-hassle of the 'Weighin' n' Payin' business. I really don't see the point of it. It doesn't make it any more authentic, and quite frankly, doesn't make the experience any better.

So I'll stick with my delicious Morocan Mint green tea and wonder why i'm still awake and 5 hours away from doing aerobics....

HALPPPPPPP

Julie & Julia

Ohhhhh, how did I not watch this movie sooner. Such a delight! Fetch me a croissant dawwwling! Haw haw haw!

Yes, it seems cooking movies bring out my inner housewife. DON'T JUDGE ME.

For those who don't know the movie, it's based on the stories of the life of America's favorite TV cook and author, Julia child (played by Meryl Streep) paralleled to the life of a girl in Queens, New York, Julie Powell (played by Amy Adams) who decides to challenge herself to cooking all of Julia Child's 524 recipes in one year and blog about it.

Both true stories.

Meryl Streep, you make one badass Julia Child.

They just had to reveal this wonderful bit of entertainment on french cooking with the much overuse of butter, dairy and how to make Boeuf Bourguignon AFTER I decide to become vegetarian/borderline vegan. 

You bastards.

█ ♥ █ YAY CANADA'S MEN'S HOCKEY TEAM █ ♥ █

So to all the Americans who got very cocky after our first loss against them last week, all I have to say is: 

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA, WE ARE WINNARSSSSSSSSSSSS.

Hockey really is the only thing any Canadian truly cares about at winter Olympics.

We are the proud gold winners of both Men and Women's hockey team at these 2010 Winter Olympics.

Apparently Canada is also the world record breaker for the most gold wins in winter Olympic history. Badass.

Congratumalations to all other winning countries and of course, the USA for bringing home the most medals in total. Enjoy that silver medal from hockey ;D.

See you in Sochi, Russia in 2014 :3

Canada's Women's Hockey Team Celebrates!

This is epicness in all its glory. 

After their victory against Team USA last night, the Canadian champs decided to celebrate their victory over the ice by getting CRUNKKKKKK (with cigars, champagne and beer).

Now the Olympics' executive director is getting his panties in twist, because of how this might be deemed innapropriate behavior for others to see, blah blahh blahhhh.

Pardon my french, but go fuck yourself.

They won, they deserve to celebrate however they want on home ice. Don't turn this into another media butt-hurt event like you guys did with Michael Phelps.

 GO CANADIAAAAAAA

Pictures by

National Post

New Year, New Diet? Skinny Bitch?

So I've been on a 7 month (and counting) diet and exercise regime. So far, so good, but I'm nowhere near where I want to be.

Although I would love to be a "Megan Fox" dress size by now, I still feel like Will Ferrel in a bikini.

I'm on the verge of hiring Octomom's liposuctionist.

Haha, just kidding...  maybe >.>

I started listening to Skinny Bitch's audio-books, which strangely enough I got into after I had suggested it to a friend (HI ABBAY!).

The book has some solid information on health and nutrition and rips the meat and dairy industries a new asshole.

The book does promote vegan-ism, but hey, don't judge until you've read it. Trust me.
It's not a meal plan, it's a lifestyle change. Whether you decide to convert or not, the authors just want to promote healthy habits, which you can adapt to your current lifestyle how ever you want.

It's the most brilliant and entertaining eye-opener to adopting a healthier and, subsequently, thinner lifestyle.
Gotta say, these bitches know what they're talking about.

Soy milk, anyone?

Skinny Bitch Website

I'M A MANIACCCCC

Bahahaha

MAC Lip Goodies

Sooooo

Although I try to stay away from MAC cosmetics as best I can ($$$$ >.<), I decided to splurge on one of their Holiday sets. Their Lipgloss "Mischief" set to be exact and a couple of other items as well.

5 Sexy Shenanigans was the chosen one:

5 simple colors which can easily be used year round and on a daily basis.

From Top to Bottom:

Elle

Morning Glory

Cruise Control

 Poetic License

Ensign

Lip swaps were prepared, but my terribad bathroom (or any other room) lighting made them all resemble one another.

Elle was the big surprise really. 

Although white in appearance, when angled correctly in the light, you will notice red/coral and blue reflections. It's not just a shine or glossy layer, this gloss seems to enhance your current lip color quite nicely, if worn alone and makes any lipstick shade pop. Quite a pleasant surprise, but unpleasant fact that it is a limited edition :(

 

My First REAL Apple Pie

Because my Easy-Bake oven ones weren't that great.

The most festive time of year deserves the most scrumptuous and delicious desserts ever baked.

My personal fave: The Apple Pie (apple pius).

Topped with vanilla ice cream, this is the best orgasm to the taste buds.

Followed the recipe from the Foodwishes.com blog and Andy's cheftacular mom (HI MARY) and voila:

Stage 1: Drooling

Stage 2: Clean drool and eye-hump

Stage 3: Admire and stretch pants

Stage 4: OM NOM NOM NOM

I obviously had help eating this.

Try it out, it's fun and delicious.

Happy carbs!

Recipe from

Foodwishes.com

Too Faced - Glamour To Go

Yet another goodie from Sephora. Gimmicky, but I had to have it .

This is a tiny compact from Too Faced which includes eye shadows, blush and lip gloss. 
The compact measures 2" W x 3 1/2" L and goes for $19.50 USD. Not a terrible buy for the quality of the pigments and glosses that you get.

Top Compartment:

6 eye shadows. Simple colors that can be used for everyday and evening looks.

Sigh, again, yellow lit pictures...

Second Compartment:

Below the eye shadows are 4 lip glosses and a blush.

Pretty basic, everyday blush. The lip glosses give a very light tint, nothing over-the-top.

 

 Tadaaaaaa

This obviously was purchased out of pure shopping delight and girly wants.