5 BEAUTY PRODUCTS I'M CURRENTLY LOVING

It's been awhile since I've done a beauty post. Between my birchbox subscription and my addiction to Sephora, I try a lot of beauty products! And lately I've been trying products I really, really like so I decided to share those with you!

1. Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Cruella // This lip pencil was in the Sephora birthday present this year and oh my goodness, I LOVE IT. The colour is a rich, deep red and the texture is sooo smooth! It lasts pretty long as well.

2. Stila Stay All Day Liquid Eyeliner // Courtney introduced me to this guy and I am so glad she did because it's doing wonders for my cat eye game! This is the year I'm mastering the cat eye!

3. Boscia Thermal Black Cleanser // I received this in a Sephora gift last month and it is one heck of a good cleanser. It's very different than any other cleanser I've used as it is black and it heats up on your skin!

4. Amika Undone Texture Spray // I got this baby in last month's birchbox and I am loooving it. I use it after I wash my hair and want a bit of texture. It's kinda like a dry shampoo but more of a volume spray. It's fun and I'm definitely buying it!

5. Vita Liberata Self Tanning Night Moisture Mask // Last month as I was looking to buy the St. Tropez self tanner from Sephora I found out that they no longer carried it! I was bummed but the girl gave me a sample of this guy. I used it and loved it! Basically you put it on before you go to bed and you wake up with a tan :) I was going to buy it when I used up my sample but when I opened up my birchbox, this guy was inside!

So that's what I'm digging lately! But I would love to hear from you! What products are you loving lately?

stay gold friend,
laura

NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE

I may have mentioned it before but have I told you how EXCITED I am that NORDSTROM IS COMING TO CANADA!! It's opening on September 18th in Vancouver and OHMAHGOSH I can't wait. Even though Vancouver is a teensy bit aways from me (you have to take a 1.5 hour ferry and then drive 45 minutes) I think I'll be over a bit more because my BFF Rachel and her hubby are moving and also my brother and sister-in-law are moving in one week!

So currently Nordstrom is hosting a HUGE anniversary sale. I've curated a few picks. And for all you fellow Canadians...they show you the CAD price AND they ship to Canada...yahooo! 
Here's what's on my wish list....

1. Jeans (I got my first pair a few months back and I am now OBSESSED! They make the bootay look FAB)
2. Sweater (Seriously how cute are the little french fries!!!!)
3. Ipad Case (My Ipad case is defs dying and I have my eyes set on this one!)
4. Watch (Because we all could use another watch riiiiggghhht?)
5. Fringe Sandal (TASSSELS!)
6. Clarisonic (Ummmm how gorgeous is this Clarisonic!!)

 Have you checked out the sale yet? If so, what's on your wishlist??? I'd love to know!

Happy Monday :)

s.s.♥︎.

PRETTY MAIL // MY MAY BIRCHBOX CANADA REVIEW

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Well Happy Monday to you. Day off for me...yeeeeeah. Time to try and recover from this dumb cold I just got!! 

Today I have my monthly Birchbox Canada review. This is my fourth Birchbox to date. For those of you just joining in, Birchbox is a subscription that sends you a box of beauty products every month! It costs $15 each month and is SO worth it....like my goodness, how cute are all those boxes I've received! CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT BIRCHBOX !

Now let's take a look at the box shall we....

To be honest, at first I wasn't fully stoked on this box. Emily from Cupcakes and Cashmere designed the box and curated the U.S. one so I was excited to see what the Canadian box would be...it wasn't in the big leagues like the american one BUT after testing all the products out, I realized it ain't so bad!

1. NUMBER 4 NON AEROSOL HAIR SPRAY

I was very happy to receive this product!! A couple boxes back, I talked about my love for Number 4's shampoo. These guys make great hair stuff. I loved this hairspray and would totally buy it. I'm defs interested in trying their aerosol hair spray though!!

2. LAQA & CO. LIP LUBE

You know I'm always down to try a new lipstick. This one is so much fun. It's a bright blue-y purple and it goes on sooo smoothly. It also has a nice peppermint scent to it! I would definitely buy it but maybe in another shade?

3. RAW SPIRIT DESERT BLUSH FRAGRANCE

I love trying new fragrances but they have to REALLY stand out for me to pay attention to them. This one didn't. A bit musky, which I liked but it faded pretty quickly and it was dab on only (laaaame). I would not buy this fragrance.

4. GILCHRIST & SOAMES SPA THERAPY BODY WASH

I've already used this guy up! It smelled super fresh, like the ocean on a good day. I probably would not buy it because the smell isn't anything special.

5. BEEKIND BODY LOTION

I was a little sad to get this guy but only because I already tried it at a hotel in Tofino. But I've been using it this past week and I loooove it. It moisturizes great aaaand it smells soo good! I would definitely buy this.

So there you have it, my May Birchbox Review! And if you wanna sign up, click here! This month they're giving a full size liquid eyeliner!!!!

xoxo,

s.s.♥︎

PRETTY MAIL // APRIL BIRCHBOX (CANADA) REVIEW

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Another month has flown by which means another review of pretty mail! Last month's box was designed by one of my FAVE artists- Anna Rifle Bond of Rifle Paper. She makes incredible note books, phone cases, and prints. Seriously how gorgeous is the box! And guess what? Emily Schuman of Cupcakes & Cashmere has designed May's box and it looks STUNNING. Can't wait!! If you want to subscribe to Birchbox Canada click here!

How stinking stunning is the box hey!!

1. WHISH SHAVE CREAM

Summer is coming and you know what that means....time to shave the legs....eeeee. Well I'm so glad I got this in my box because I absolutely love it. I received the body butter in February's box and used it all up. The pomegranate smell is AMAZING and the cream is super moisturizing.
So would I buy it? YOU BETCHA! CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS PRODUCT. 

 

2. NOT SOAP, RADIO BODY WASH

I'm always excited to try new shower gel. This one boasted a yummy smell and energy inducing ingredients. I tried this one and have to be honest- it was a weiiiird smell. The other kinds look way better. I liked the formula but did not like the smell.
So would I buy it? Not this kind...but potentially a better smelling one.
CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS PRODUCT.

 

3. MEREADESSO ALL IN ONE MOISTURIZER

I was excited to try this moisturizer as I'm almost out of my current one and I gotta say, I loooove it! I like the smell and texture and the way it makes my skin feel.
So would I buy it? Yes.
CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS PRODUCT.

4. JELLY PONG PONG GLOW GETTER HIGHLIGHTER

I don't often wear highlighter so this sample is going to last me a long time! I like the texture and consistency of it and it gives me a nice glow.
So would I buy it? Probably not because I won't run out of it!
CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS PRODUCT.

5. BENEFIT ROLLER LASH MASCARA

Now if I was stranded on a desert island and could only take one piece of makeup with me, I would definitely take mascara. I wear it every single day so I'm always excited to try new mascaras and YOU GUYS, this one is awesome! Just yesterday I received a compliment on my lashes. It's a curling formula and it really does the trick.
So would I buy it? YEP!
CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS PRODUCT.

So there you have April's Birchbox. If you want to sign up and pay $15 for a month of amazing goodies sent to your mailbox..click here!

Hope you have a great Monday!

xo,

s.s.♥︎.

PRETTY MAIL // MARCH BIRCHBOX (CANADA) REVIEW

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It's time for more pretty mail!! The March Birchbox came at the most needed time. I had just dropped James off at the ferry for a five night tour and I was pretty bummed on the ride home. But my mood turned around when I got home because waiting for me on my doorstep was March's Birchbox!! BEST EVER!!! And not only was it packed full of good stuff...it had a freaking FULL SIZE BEAUTY BLENDER!!! I will explain all about that below but let's just say a full size is $26 at Sephora!!!

Incase you're wondering, Birchbox is a monthly beauty box that I subscribe to..$15/month for a box full of goodies...heck yes!...click here to order it!

Such an amazing box hey!!!

1. NO 4 HYDRATING SHAMPOO

Ok, at first I was a little bummed to receive this because last month we go the clarifying shampoo from this brand BUT once I tried it I was soooo stoked. This stuff is GOOOD. I liked it waaaaaay more than the clarifying stuff and it has such a nice smell!!!
So would I buy it? HECK YES!

CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS SHAMPOO

2. BEAUTY BLENDER SPONGE AND CLEANER

Ahhhhhh. You guys. This is the most magical sponge ever!!! I have one and use it ALL THE TIME. You squeeze it under water and watch it expand then squish it under a towel then you apply your concealer/foundation with it. It puts it on soooo smooth. There's really no finish that compares to it. I love love love it. And the reason why sometimes I didn't use mine all the time was because I was too cheap to buy the cleaner but now I have their legit cleaner which is in a soap format aka it'll last forever!! Can you tell I'm stoked on this!!!
So would I buy it? Always & forever!!!

CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS BEAUTYBLENDER

3. PARTY PROOF MATTE LIPSTICK IN PEONY

Another lipstick for me to try! This one went on super smooth. I loved the texture and the colour was pretty too! 

Bad lighting I know...But you can still see the pretty colour!
So would I buy it? You betcha! I wanna try their other colours!

CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS LIPSTICK

4. EMBRYOLISSE LAIT-CREME CONCENTRE

Now this box contained another magical product. This concentrate is a 10 in 1 kinda product. It's a primer, moisturizer, make-up remover, etc, etc. I used it for all three of those purposes and it was beautiful. I loved the smell as well.
So would I buy it? Yes, I'm totally going to scoop it up when my sample runs out!

CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS CONCENTRATE

5. HARVEY PRINCE IMPERIAL GARDENIA

And last but not least we have Harvey Prince's Imperial Gardenia. It's a beautiful floral fragrance that's perfect for spring! The only thing is, it doesn't have the greatest lasting power. That may not be a big deal for some people but it's a big deal for me.
So would I buy it? Probably not as I have a bajillion fragrances and only get new ones if they are AHHHHMAAAZZZIIIINNNG!

CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS FRAGRANCE

So there you have it my March Birchbox review. Lots of you have asked if I think it's worth the $15/month. By now you should know the answer to that question...ha! A cute box filled with goodies sent right to my door? So worth it! If you want to subscribe CLICK HERE!

Hope you all had a great long weekend!

talk soon,

s.s.♥︎.