Apologies for being MIA over the past couple of weeks! I had all intentions of writing some posts this weekend but then this happened and ruined all my plans in the best way possible..

Eeeek! To say I was surprised is the understatement of the year. We had just gotten home from watching volleyball and I had changed into my PJs and a hoodie and was preparing to get supper ready. Meanwhile, Jordan turned on the TV and started playing a slideshow that he made of our relationship, recapping all of our trips, concerts, etc., with my “dream” wedding song in the background. At the end of the video, he got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. Honestly, it’s mostly just a blur but I remember saying yes (obviously!) and then “Oh my God.. I’m in my pajamas” and also “My nails aren’t done!”. I just couldn’t stop staring at my ring which I am so in love with as it is exactly what I wanted (rose gold, sparkly and dainty). He then gave me the most gorgeous bouquet of flowers and informed me that he made supper reservations at The Merchant Tavern, where I had a lovely meal of wine, soup and steak frites.

I’ve spent my whole life dreaming of the day when I could plan my own wedding but now that it’s here,  I have no idea where to begin! I plan to document all the stages of planning on here, though as of right now we aren’t planning to get married until 2019, so these Wedding Wednesday posts may be infrequent for a while yet. Step one: pick a date! For now, I’m trying my best to just relax and enjoy my newfound engagement.

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Apologies for being MIA over the past couple of weeks! I had all intentions of writing some posts this weekend but then this happened and ruined all my plans in the best way possible..

Recent Clothing Haul

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I figured I’d change things up around here today and do a fashion haul for something a little different! As much as I love makeup, I love clothing an equal amount. Usually I don’t buy a lot of clothing but since Christmas I’ve made a few purchases and I thought I’d share them with you guys today.

1. This white tee from SheIn is no longer available in white but you can still get it in grey and black. I am actually planning to do an entire post on my mini SheIn haul with more information on the website and ordering tips so be sure to keep an eye out for that!

2. This Criss-Cross Top is also from SheIn so again, keep an eye out for the review in the near future. I love this one and wear it quite often!

3. I am trying to be more active and with that comes buying new workout clothes. I loved my other pair of Old Navy compression leggings so much that I grabbed them in this gorgeous purple color as well.

4. I also picked up a basic pair of black compression pants from Old Navy. While I love the fun colors, it’s nice to have some neutrals as well to mix and match.

5. This “Weekend Vibes” tee from Old Navy is the most comfortable shirt ever, not to mention that it will look awesome in an Instagram post. Seriously though, it’s a bit long so it’s perfect for wearing with leggings and it is so comfortable. I sized down to an XS based on the reviews but it is a bit tight in the arms, just FYI!

6. I actually picked up these Adidas sneakers to wear to work but I didn’t realize until now that they are actually girl’s sneakers and not women’s! Having size 5 feet means that I can wear kids sneakers and bonus – they are usually cheaper! These aren’t the most comfortable sneakers that I’ve ever worn but they have a high arch that fits my foot perfectly.

7. This choker is yet another SheIn purchase and the last one from my mini haul. I wasn’t sure about the choker trend initially but now I am totally on board!

8. How cute is this racerback tank from Old Navy? I am obsessed with the colors and the detail on the back. It’s super affordable too!

9. The Twist-Back Tank is no longer available in the grey “Gym Hair, Don’t Care” version so I’m glad I snagged it when I had the chance! This pairs perfectly with the purple pants and has the cutest twist back strap.

10. I had been eyeing this Waterfall Sweater Cardigan at Pseudio for a long time but I couldn’t justify spending $80 on a cardigan. Thankfully I found it in the clearance section for a mere $22 and I am so glad I did. It is very long and made of a warm material which makes me feel like I’m wearing a blanket in public. What more could you ask for?

11. Dynamite has been killing it with the spring collection and I fell in love with this Floral Cold Shoulder as soon as I saw it on the rack. Thankfully when I tried it on it just so happened to be super flattering as well as gorgeous! I also really wanted to buy this one but sadly it was only there in XS which was too tight across the chest. I am trying to be good and not order it online but I make no promises!

I also picked up these adorable flats from the kids section at Old Navy. I swear they are cuter in person, I think they just used a really small size for the photo. I really wanted the black pair but they were sold out in my size. I also grabbed a pair of nude flats that were 90% off which made them $3 but because I had exchanged the previous pair for a new size and the price had decreased, I actually got both pairs of shoes and they owed me $3.70! Speaking of money back, if you haven’t yet signed up for Ebates yet, I don’t know what you’re waiting for! I use Ebates whenever I shop online and get cash back on all my purchases from Sephora, Old Navy, Amazon and more! I got a cheque in the mail from Ebates just a few weeks ago so they are totally legit.

Let me know if you guys want to continue seeing fashion hauls! By the way, I’ve also recently added a Shop section to my blog which features my current favourite items as well as some things on my wishlist! I plan to update it weekly so be sure to keep checking back!

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Recent Clothing Haul

This post contains affiliate links

I figured I'd change things up around here today and do a fashion haul for something a little different! As much as I love makeup, I love clothing an equal amount. Usually I don't buy a lot of clothing but since Christmas I've made a few purchases and I thought I'd share them with you guys today.

1. This white tee from SheIn is no longer available in white but you can still get it in grey and black. I am actually planning to do an entire post on my mini SheIn haul with more information on the website and ordering tips so be sure to keep an eye out for that!

2. This Criss-Cross Top is also from SheIn so again, keep an eye out for the review in the near future. I love this one and wear it quite often!

3. I am trying to be more active and with that comes buying new workout clothes. I loved my other pair of Old Navy compression leggings so much that I grabbed them in this gorgeous purple color as well.

4. I also picked up a basic pair of black compression pants from Old Navy. While I love the fun colors, it's nice to have some neutrals as well to mix and match.

5. This "Weekend Vibes" tee from Old Navy is the most comfortable shirt ever, not to mention that it will look awesome in an Instagram post. Seriously though, it's a bit long so it's perfect for wearing with leggings and it is so comfortable. I sized down to an XS based on the reviews but it is a bit tight in the arms, just FYI!

6. I actually picked up these Adidas sneakers to wear to work but I didn't realize until now that they are actually girl's sneakers and not women's! Having size 5 feet means that I can wear kids sneakers and bonus - they are usually cheaper! These aren't the most comfortable sneakers that I've ever worn but they have a high arch that fits my foot perfectly.

7. This choker is yet another SheIn purchase and the last one from my mini haul. I wasn't sure about the choker trend initially but now I am totally on board!

8. How cute is this racerback tank from Old Navy? I am obsessed with the colors and the detail on the back. It's super affordable too!

9. The Twist-Back Tank is no longer available in the grey "Gym Hair, Don't Care" version so I'm glad I snagged it when I had the chance! This pairs perfectly with the purple pants and has the cutest twist back strap.

10. I had been eyeing this Waterfall Sweater Cardigan at Pseudio for a long time but I couldn't justify spending $80 on a cardigan. Thankfully I found it in the clearance section for a mere $22 and I am so glad I did. It is very long and made of a warm material which makes me feel like I'm wearing a blanket in public. What more could you ask for?

11. Dynamite has been killing it with the spring collection and I fell in love with this Floral Cold Shoulder as soon as I saw it on the rack. Thankfully when I tried it on it just so happened to be super flattering as well as gorgeous! I also really wanted to buy this one but sadly it was only there in XS which was too tight across the chest. I am trying to be good and not order it online but I make no promises!

I also picked up these adorable flats from the kids section at Old Navy. I swear they are cuter in person, I think they just used a really small size for the photo. I really wanted the black pair but they were sold out in my size. I also grabbed a pair of nude flats that were 90% off which made them $3 but because I had exchanged the previous pair for a new size and the price had decreased, I actually got both pairs of shoes and they owed me $3.70! Speaking of money back, if you haven't yet signed up for Ebates yet, I don't know what you're waiting for! I use Ebates whenever I shop online and get cash back on all my purchases from Sephora, Old Navy, Amazon and more! I got a cheque in the mail from Ebates just a few weeks ago so they are totally legit.

Let me know if you guys want to continue seeing fashion hauls! By the way, I've also recently added a Shop section to my blog which features my current favourite items as well as some things on my wishlist! I plan to update it weekly so be sure to keep checking back!

Anastasia Beverly Hills x Nicole Guerriero Glow Kit

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To be honest, I hadn’t followed the hype of the Anastasia Beverly Hills x Nicole Guerriero Glow Kit until I was allowed early access as a VIB Rouge customer at Sephora but after that, I couldn’t get this product off my mind! I debated whether I really needed another highlighting palette (no, the answer is no!) but it was so pretty that I just couldn’t resist. I ordered it and planned to have a review up last weekend but for some unknown reason, my normal 2-day shipping took over a week!

Anyway.

How pretty is this? I am obsessed with all things pink and rose gold right now so naturally I was drawn to this palette for that reason, despite the fact that the warm-toned colors aren’t necessarily suited to my pale skin tone. The packaging has a super fine micro sparkle which looks so pretty in person and the palette is quite sturdy to hold. The downside of this packaging is that the palette doesn’t include a mirror and it is certainly big enough and feels bare without one.

 

I haven’t tried any of the other Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Kits so I cannot compare the formula of the product to those. They are quite soft to touch but the glitter prevents them from being totally buttery. I’ve seen some people complain about the amount of glitter in these so keep that in mind if you are someone who prefers a sheen as opposed to an actual glitter bomb glow. That being said, the glitter is very fine and not at all chunky so it doesn’t bother me. The shades are incredibly pigmented but blend out nicely, however, as I suspected, not all of these colors are going to work on my pale skin.

 

Kitty Kat – pinkish rose gold

Forever Young – rose gold

Daydream – creamsicle orange

Forever Lit – holographic silvery-white with blue undertones

Glo Getter – orangey gold

143 – copper gold

My three favourite are Kitty Kat, Forever Young and Forever Lit. Daydream is an absolute write off for me as it will never work as a highlight on my skintone. Glo Getter and 143 are quite similar in color and may be useable in the summertime with a tan. Is this palette really worth it for me considering that I can only use half of the shades on a regular basis? No, not really.. but I will keep it regardless as the shades that I can use are gorgeous. Also, I have incredibly pale skin so while this isn’t the best for my skin tone, I think it would be great for anyone who is a medium skin tone or above.

The Anastasia Beverly Hills x Nicole Guerriero Glow Kit is available at Sephora online and in-store for $59 CAD.

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Anastasia Beverly Hills x Nicole Guerriero Glow Kit

This post contains affiliate links 

To be honest, I hadn't followed the hype of the Anastasia Beverly Hills x Nicole Guerriero Glow Kit until I was allowed early access as a VIB Rouge customer at Sephora but after that, I couldn't get this product off my mind! I debated whether I really needed another highlighting palette (no, the answer is no!) but it was so pretty that I just couldn't resist. I ordered it and planned to have a review up last weekend but for some unknown reason, my normal 2-day shipping took over a week!

Anyway.

How pretty is this? I am obsessed with all things pink and rose gold right now so naturally I was drawn to this palette for that reason, despite the fact that the warm-toned colors aren't necessarily suited to my pale skin tone. The packaging has a super fine micro sparkle which looks so pretty in person and the palette is quite sturdy to hold. The downside of this packaging is that the palette doesn't include a mirror and it is certainly big enough and feels bare without one.

I haven't tried any of the other Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Kits so I cannot compare the formula of the product to those. They are quite soft to touch but the glitter prevents them from being totally buttery. I've seen some people complain about the amount of glitter in these so keep that in mind if you are someone who prefers a sheen as opposed to an actual glitter bomb glow. That being said, the glitter is very fine and not at all chunky so it doesn't bother me. The shades are incredibly pigmented but blend out nicely, however, as I suspected, not all of these colors are going to work on my pale skin.

Kitty Kat - pinkish rose gold 

Forever Young - rose gold

Daydream - creamsicle orange

Forever Lit - holographic silvery-white with blue undertones

Glo Getter - orangey gold

143 - copper gold

My three favourite are Kitty Kat, Forever Young and Forever Lit. Daydream is an absolute write off for me as it will never work as a highlight on my skintone. Glo Getter and 143 are quite similar in color and may be useable in the summertime with a tan. Is this palette really worth it for me considering that I can only use half of the shades on a regular basis? No, not really.. but I will keep it regardless as the shades that I can use are gorgeous. Also, I have incredibly pale skin so while this isn't the best for my skin tone, I think it would be great for anyone who is a medium skin tone or above.

The Anastasia Beverly Hills x Nicole Guerriero Glow Kit is available at Sephora online and in-store for $59 CAD.