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title Two more days to go. With 2014 coming to an end, it’s time to reflect on this past year and look forward to the new one. Looking back, 2014 was actually an amazing year for me, I travelled tons (Toronto twice, Vancouver, London, Paris, Rome, Florence, Saskatoon, Bismarck… okay, the last two aren’t that exciting), I had a bunch of exciting opportunities come to me, and hung out lots with the most amazing friends anyone can ask for.

I’m not a huge fan of New Year’s Eve (in fact, it’s the holiday I hate the most), but at the same time its one of the only days of the year when you can go full-out glam.

Maybe one day I’ll go to Times Square and watch the ball drop (hello, bucket list), but until then, its all about spending time with friends and drinking some champagne (and eating, can’t forget eating #holidaycaloriesdontcount). So for this New Year’s, whether you are spending the night in with friends and family or heading to ‘da club to party your way into 2015, add a bit of glamour to your look, whether it’s rocking a sequin romper or making a statement with a bold lip. Full shot self 1 Bag Face Products

For this makeup look, I just wanted to focus on glamour, and nothing is more glamorous than a red lip (which I don’t often do, so it must be a special occasion).  I used New York Color lipstick in Retro Red, and then for some shimmer, I went over top with their Big Bold Gloss in Big is Beautiful, which is a clear gloss that plumps your lips. For the eyes I kept it simple with a cat eye and false lashes (I used NYC High Definition Liquid Liner in black).  Keep the skin neutral, with a slight contour courtesy of NYC Sun ‘n’ Bronze in Coney Island Glow, and then for the nails, since my romper is the focal point of the outfit, I kept it simple with a taupe polish (NYC In a New York Minute polish in Park Ave).

I hope you have a wonderful New Year’s Eve, and all the best in 2015!

Outfit details: H&M sequin romper (still in stores!), Chanel Timeless Wallet on Chain, Aldo Boots, H&M hoop earrings.

Please note, I am part of New York Color’s #NYCBeautyPro program.  All opinions are my own.

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Walk the line… Make Up For Ever introduces Ink Liner

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So you know when you use a black liquid liner, you get that perfect line,and then it smudges?  Yeah, been there, over that.

I rock a cat eye a lot, and the necessary tools to do so include a good liquid liner or gel and mascara. I typically use a liquid more often then gel, and lord knows I have my fair share of liquid liners, everything from low end to high end, and everything in between. Now because of my eye shape, if its not a great liner, the colour will smudge in the crease, and ladies, we all know that ain’t pretty. I also have the tendency to have watery eyes every once in a while, which will also smudge the tail, and thus wrecking the whole look.  So, needless to say, when it comes to liquid liner, I need something that will not budge.

I was already a huge fan of Make Up For Ever’s Aqua Eyes, so I was uber excited when they released two new eyeliners, Ink Liner and Graphic Liner. I got the chance to try out their Ink Liner, which is a tattoo effect 12-hour fast-drying matte black liner.  Unlike the Graphic Liner, it’s not a pen form, but rather a pot with a handle and a flexible brush (but not too flexible, it has the right amount of stiffness.. if that makes sense), so you can control the intensity of the line.

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Obviously I’ve been utilizing this product for a cat eye look, and it does the trick.  This one is a deep black that goes on liquidy, then sets to a nice finish. It also does what it says and doesn’t budge, which is always a plus in my book.  When it comes time to remove it, there isn’t any trouble, unlike Benefit’s They’re Real liner, which I also love, but you need a heavy-duty remover to get it off.

I have a lot of black liners, most of which are in the pen form, which is probably the easiest to use, but I do feel like you get more flexibility and control with this particular form of liner (if you are a beginner to liner, this probably isn’t for you).  This guy retails for C$27, but for a liner that is that intense, doesn’t budge, and no doubt will last you a while, it’s worth it.

What’s your favourite liquid eyeliner?

Please note, this post contains product that were sent by PR. All opinions are my own.

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Luxe-urious skin: Glo Minerals Luxe Liquid Foundation

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If there’s one beauty product I cannot live without, it’s foundation. Sheer coverage, full coverage, matte, glow, mineral, pressed, liquid etc., it can often be very confusing choosing the right foundation for you. As a makeup gal (RE: hoarder), I have tried many foundations over the years, everything from powder to liquid, you name it.

A new foundation came across my proverbial desk lately from the brand glō∙minerals, which are known for offering a mineral makeup system uniquely designed for skincare professionals and their clients. Their award-winning formulations deliver unsurpassed coverage, UV and environmental protection and an exceptional spectrum of mineral pigments. Talc free and non-comedogenic, glō∙minerals is a good choice for even the most sensitive skin.

The Luxe Liquid Foundation (C$64) harnesses the light-refracting power of diamonds to bend light for a smooth, ageless complexion.  Honestly, I just had to read “diamonds” and I was sold.  This foundation is sheer, but you can build it up to a full coverage.  It contains moisturizing agents to deliver a youthful radiance, which leaves you with a semi-dewy finish.  Because of the finish of the foundation, I wouldn’t recommend it for very oily skin types.

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Wearing glo minerals lipstick in Vixen.

The company also sent me their flat top kabuki brush (C$37) to apply the foundation with.  The brush has synthetic hairs, so it only picks up the right amount of product to really apply the product as needed.

I received the colour Naturelle in the foundation, which matched my skin perfectly.  I’ve been wearing this foundation for the past few days and I do think it’s a good one, but quite sheer.  I have pretty good skin to begin with so it leaves my skin with a nice finish, but if you have problem skin, you may find this is a bit sheer for your liking. Since I’m only 26, I don’t necessarily need the diamond powder technology, but its still kinda cool thinking that I’m somewhat wearing diamonds on my face.

Like I said, I’ve tried a lot of foundations, and although I do think this one does the trick, I definitely think it’s more of a daytime foundation because of the coverage and the dewiness it leaves on your skin.  I did use some Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Powder to tone it down just a touch, and even then, I got compliments on how my skin glowed. With that being said, I feel like the price tag of $64 is a little high. My favourite foundation at the moment is NARS Sheer Glow, which leaves you with more of a coverage, and retails for C$57. Sure, it doesn’t have diamonds in it and the formula is different, but based on price, I think that if you were just going for coverage and longevity (and mineral makeup wasn’t that important to you), there are more affordable options out there (and yes, I realize that even $57 is a steep for just a foundation).

If you wanted to give this foundation a go (or even the brush, together they make a great set), glo minerals was kind enough to offer my readers a 10 per cent off promo code for your entire purchase, plus free shipping.  Enter “POPCOLOR10” at the checkout for the discount.

Oh and of course, Merry Christmas for those of you who celebrate it, and Happy Birthday Dad!

What do you look for in a foundation?

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