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What is FabFitFun?

FabFitFun is a quarterly subscription box that features a mix of lifestyle, beauty, fashion, fitness, and wellness products. Each box costs $49.99 US + $8 shipping to Canada (free shipping to the US) and contains over $200 worth of product. I love FabFitFun because it provides a variety of different products that are all full-size and includes many well-known brands.

I was previously subscribed to FabFitFun in the past and Jordan gifted me another subscription for my birthday this year. Click here and use code “WINTERFUN” to save $10 off your first box (you get $200 worth of products for only $39.99 US!).

FabFitFun Fall 2018 Box

Here’s what I received my Fall 2018 FabFitFun box:

Vince Camuto Luck Tote ($128)

Look at the price tag on this baby! While I personally wouldn’t pay $128 for it, it’s a great tote for throwing a few items in for an overnight trip. For an everyday bag, I prefer something with more structure and pockets.

Alfred French Press Coffee Brewer ($22)

I’m not a fan of coffee personally, but I know that coffee lovers swear by a french press. This one is cute, albeit not the highest quality. Hopefully Jordan will use it but if nothing else, it’ll look nice in our kitchen.

Catherine Malandrino Umbrella ($39.99)

An umbrella is such a practical item that I actually didn’t own until now. This is the kind of thing that I wouldn’t purchase for myself, but I do appreciate receiving it.

Simply Whimsical Tea Towels (14.99 – set of 2)

Who doesn’t love cute tea towels? I love that these are neutral and will match most decor. They fit in with our grey kitchen perfectly and seem to be good quality as well.

Grown Alchemist Hydra-Repair Day Cream ($49.00)

I’m trying to clean up my skincare and focus on products that aren’t filled with chemicals. This day cream is free from parabans, synthetics, fragrances, silicones and animal derivatives, amongst others. While I’m not fussy on the scent, I do love the packaging and the product itself. It keeps my skin hydrated and my makeup applies beautifully on top of it.

Beauty Blender ($20)

While I’ve been using the Fenty version of the original Beauty Blender lately, I am so not mad about receiving one of these! Honestly this is something that I repurchase every few months and it’s always nice to have an extra one stashed away.

GlamGlow Bubble Sheet Oxygenating Deep Cleanse Mask ($18 – set of 2)

I haven’t used this mask yet but I can’t wait! GlamGlow always makes awesome masks and I’m sure this will be no exception.

Cuccio Somatology Yogahh! Detox Bath ($39.95)

I’ve used this epsom salt bath a few times now and I really like it! It has a fresh, spa-like scent and it does seem to help my sore, aching muscles.

SKIN&Co Roma Blue in Capri Shower Gel ($22)

This has a “wild sage and lemon” scent which smells clean and refreshing. It leaves my skin feeling soft and while it may not be the most hydrating, it doesn’t leave my skin dehydrated either.

Total Value: $353.93 US

There was also a snack bar included in the box but I ate that before I took photos, oops! It was super yummy and I’ve been keeping an eye out to see if I can find it locally.

I love FabFitFun and if you like what you see, I highly encourage you to sign up! Don’t forget to CLICK HERE and enter code “WINTERFUN” to save $10 on your first box!

Pixi Beauty MatteLast Liquid Lipstick Swatches + Review

To say I was shocked when a box of goodies from Pixi Beauty arrived on my doorstep is an understatement. In fact, I think I had to physically lift my jaw up off the floor. You’ve probably heard of Pixi Beauty from their cult-favourite toner, the Pixi Glow Tonic. I’ll be honest, it’s only recently that our local Shoppers Drug Mart has started carrying Pixi, so I hadn’t tried any of their products until now.

Pixi was kind enough to send me their full collection of MatteLast Liquid Lipsticks, featuring a total of 11 shades. Most of the shades are of the neutral-pink variety, which is totally my style. I haven’t been wearing matte lipsticks lately as I’ve been loving glossy lips but I was super excited to give these a try!

Pixi Beauty MatteLast Liquid Lipstick Review

Packaging

The packaging is a simple square tube with the classic Pixi green top. The vibrant colors of the lipsticks are visible through the packaging and the names of each individual lipstick are displayed on the bottom. The packaging is sturdy and each lipstick contains 6.9g/0.24oz of product. The doefoot applicator tip is great for getting color in all the right places, but the wand portion isn’t as sturdy as I like.

Formula

The Pixi MatteLast Liquid lipsticks are formulated with rosehip oil, which is meant to keep the lips hydrated. I appreciate this addition as matte formulas tend to be quite drying. The color is incredibly opaque and pigmented with only one swipe.

The formula initially feels slippery and quite mousse-like on the lips. You have approx. 30-45 seconds to work with this texture before it dries down to a matte. While the matte formula is dry in the sense that you cannot rub your lips together, it doesn’t feel uncomfortable. In fact, I hardly even noticed I was wearing a lipstick!

Application & Wear Test

The color faded after eating and drinking and clung to a few areas. I am not surprised, as there are few liquid lipsticks that last through meals, despite their many claims. Overall, the color wore off fairly evenly, though I’m not sure that would be the case with one of the darker/more pigmented shades. Without eating or drinking, I’d estimate the wear time to be about 4 hours without touch up.

The only color that I had difficulty working with was “Prettiest Pink”. While the hot pink shade is gorgeous, I found it a bit patchy as you may see in the swatch in the swatch below. Some of the other swatches appear patchy in the swatches, but it was difficult to notice from a distance.

 

Pixi MatteLast Liquid Lipstick Swatches

Au Naturelle

Bare Beauty

Matte Beige

Pastel Petal

Really Rose

 Evening Rose

Peony Pink

Prettiest Pink

Orange Red

Pure Red

Berry Boost

My favourite shades are Matte Beige, Really Rose, Peony Pink, Pure Red and Berry Boost. I was surprised that Berry Boost was so pink because it looked quite dark and vampish in the tube. However, it does appear slightly darker in person than in the swatch, despite the fact that the swatches were taken in natural light.

Overall, I’m a big fan of these Pixi liquid lipsticks! They are beautifully pigmented, easy to apply, and comfortable to wear.

Have you tried any Pixi products? Anything I need to add to my list?

PR samples provided.

5 Food Trucks to Try in Newfoundland

While food trucks have been all the rage for a few years now, it is only recently that they have exploded on to the food scene in Newfoundland. From vegetarian to traditional favourites and everything in between, I’ve compiled a list of five food trucks to check out on the east coast of Newfoundland.

Saucy Mouth (Bonavista, NL)

Nestled amongst old salt box houses and historic buildings, this bold teal food truck is surprisingly easy to miss in Bonavista! Luckily Google Maps helped us find it because this was one place we didn’t want to miss! With a menu focused on specialty fries and rice/noodle bowls, this vegetarian truck sold me on fake beef. The flavours are different but tasty and surprisingly healthy. The homemade sodas and lemonade are also not to be missed! With a regularly changing menu, I will definitely be back to try more.

Saucy Mouth Food Truck

Oh My Cheeses (Port Rexton and St. John’s, NL)

You can catch Oh My Cheeses at the Port Rexton Brewery on a regular basis but they can also be found at the St. John’s Farmers Market throughout the year. The fresh homemade sourdough bread combined with generous portions of cheese and fun toppings like partridgeberries, blueberry balsamic jam, siracha mayo, apple maple bacon and more, make it hard to resist a stop here. Not to mention, it pairs surprisingly well with a beer! While you’re here, be sure to pick up a meal of their OG street fries too!

Oh My Cheeses Food Truck

Hitchen The Kitchen (St. John’s, NL)

Owned by Blue on Water and the most popular food truck at the moment, you have to head to this one early before they sell out. Famously known for their salt beef poutine, they also serve tacos, chicken burgers, hamburgers and more. Don’t be fooled though – these aren’t your ordinary menu items! Just take one look at their Instagram and try not to drool. Unfortunately I missed out on the salt beef poutine but did try the mozza stick poutine as well as the spicy chicken tacos which are amazing.

Hitchen The Kitchen Food Truck

Big Boy Baos (St. John’s, NL)

Ownd by Seto Kitchen + Bar, this is the first food truck that I haven’t tried yet but it’s definitely on my to-do list! I’ve never even tried a bao before but according to Google, it is a “Chinese steamed bread roll with a filling of meat or vegetables”. Available in a variety of flavors with toppings like hoison aoili, pickled onions and chickpea falafel and served with fries.

The Fishing Stage (Port Rexton, NL)

I’m stretching the description of food trucks here to include The Fishing Stage, which is definitely more of a stationary trailer, however, I feel it deserves a place on the list. I haven’t actually eaten here yet but in my research I discovered that they sell lobster rolls so I am really regretting that. The Fishing Stage sells a more traditional Newfoundland menu, focused on cod and fries. However, they are so good that they keep running out of fresh fish! I’ve also been told that the portions are generous and the price is more than fair.

Have you tried any of these food trucks? Any recommendations for others? Leave a coment below & let me know!