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December Monthly Favourites

Happy New Years chic meninas! It’s been a whole 9 months since we posted a monthly favourites segment. To be honest, I use pretty much my “favourite” items until it hits pan or I need to scoop out product myself. I secretly fear purchasing products that I won’t “love” and then they waste away in my drawer. I wish I had more of a compulsive bone in me when it came to purchasing beauty products- but slowly- I am trying to make the effort. Perhaps this is a good habit to have for my wallet? It’s funny though that all my introductions to my monthly favourites has the “I barely test products disclaimer”. Hehe. We are who we are!

In my last favourites segment, I was raving over the Evian mineral spray. I went to shopper’s as I ran out and they didn’t carry the Evian brand at that location so I opted for the Vichy Thermal SPA Water. I’m so glad that I chose this product. There is really no wrong with Vichy products in my opinion. You get more product for the price and it’s loaded with minerals and antioxidants to help protect and nourish your skin. I apply this even when I have no makeup or need a quick refreshing spritz.

You may recognize this bad boy from my IMATS haul. I was in desperate need in finding a great smelling, gentle brush cleaning formula that would do the job without much effort. Beauty so clean Wipeout Brush Cleaner smells great- check and a little goes a long way. I do not spray product on my brush and wipe, instead I add product to a bowl and swirl. I find that my method helps remove more product from the brushes and gets them cleaner. The bristles feel so soft after and the drying time is literally cut in half compared to water + soap. The only down fall I’d say with this product is that it soaks up a lot of product so if you have lots of brushes that you are frequently cleaning- you’ll find yourself repurchasing this product rather quickly.

As I’ve repeated like a broken record- you cannot go wrong with Vichy products. I find myself purchasing a lot of their Aqualia Thermal products simply because I feel that my face needs constant hydration, especially during the winter months. My bottle looks different as I purchased this at a warehouse sale, but regardless, the Aqualia Thermal Serum is life. I’m almost done this bottle and I’ve used it religiously for over 6 months. It’s perfect for all skin types, paraben free and lightweight. There is no stickiness, oiliness or residue! I find it cures my dryness and helps illuminate the skin.

This is the simple version of the Award Winning Blusher Brush No. 02 from Sonia Kashuk. Once upon a time- when target was around in Canada for a whole 24 hours, I purchased this brush on a recommendation from Aggie. I haven’t looked back since. It has a unique handle which grips perfect with how someone would naturally hold a brush. It’s $20 but it does a fantastic job of applying product to skin and not just storing it in the bristles – which is a pet peeve of mine. It’s made of 100% goat hair and it doesn’t shed. This is an investment if you are looking for a brush to last you years! Side note: This brush is super soft, if you find yourself just brushing it across your face for no reason- you aren’t alone 😉

Another beauty from my IMATS haul, the Royal Langnickle S.I.L.K Pro Synthetic Bronzer Brush (#BC141). This brush has a flat head and is perfect for multi use – foundation, bronzer, you name it. I personally use it for finishing powder as I find it does an excellent job distributing and setting product. It’s 100% Vegan for those of you whom are interested in vegan products and is extremely soft for a synthetic brush. I also haven’t experienced any shedding – another plus! It’s durable and easy to carry around for travel.

You may remember this cutie from my Summer Makeup Roundup. See, I told you I am a faithful loyal user to my favourite products– haha! I mentioned in my Summer Makeup Roundup that this would be a great colour to use for the fall/winter and I was right! It’s romantic and a perfect pop of colour. It compliments many of my looks which makes it easy to reach for on a daily basis. Inexpensive and good quality. Essence’s number 07, natural beauty…pick her up at your local shopper’s drug mart!

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I got this bad boy in a kit and I have been reaching for it as my go to mascara ever since. Welcome the Too Faced Better Than Sex mascara. This product has a unique brush but I find it helps with applying the mascara evenly. It doesn’t flake or create clumps in the lashes. The plus for me is that it is easy to wash off. Nothing worst than having to pull mascara off your lashes- ouch!

Definitely Defined Extra Dimension Skinfinish by M.A.C has been one of my favourites to highlight my face lately. I have a fair complexion so a little goes a long way for me. I am generous when applying as I find the consistency can emphasize pores- a natural outcome with most highlighters or blushes. The downside to M.A.C is that a lot of their products are limited edition which can become irritating once you start loving a product. It has a gorgeous champagne / gold like sheen and adds a perfect glow for the winter season. I love how they separated the colours to provide you with the option of swirling the two colours together or opting for either or.

My last favourite would have to be the Smooth operator Amazonian clay tinted pressed finishing powder by Tarte cosmetics in the colour fair. Try to say these long names in one breath- woof. Anyways, this product is great if you are looking for light coverage and want to use it alone. I use it as a finishing powder and it does wonders for me. It’s lightweight, soft and doesn’t dry out my skin. It doesn’t cake or sit in creases which is a plus.

Thanks as always for checking us out here on the blog. We got our mojo back and made it a goal to dedicate more time to the blog. Lots of great posts coming your way.

As always, stay chic meninas.

IMATS Toronto 2015 Haul

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It was a crisp fall morning and IMATS bags were in the air. Everywhere and anywhere you walked in the downtown core, you’d spot the stiff IMATS bag, dangling in the arms of makeup lovers. I’d stare at them eager to know what other ladies and gents got their hands on. Aggie and I decided to attend the Sunday show as it’s always less hectic and it allows us more time to play around and test colours and products.

For obvious reasons, not everything will get a swatch as they aren’t makeup related but I will be doing reviews on them. I will be doing a review on the Hawaiian Moon Aloe cream and the Beauty So Clean wipeout brush cleaner. Enjoy the swatches from my lipstick and bronzer purchases 🙂

Swatched here is one of my favourite lipsticks so I just had to pick up 3! Jordane Cosmetics in Dusty Rose. It is available for purchase online for $12.00 each, if you attend IMATS however, you’re looking at $8-9 per lipstick.

Here are Jordane’s liquified lipsticks. I did not see these online so unfortunately I was unable to link it. The purple berry shade is called “charmed” and the nude “so nude”. I purchased this nude lipstick to mix with other hues to create my own shades. If you follow me on Snapchat (amodachic) you know how much I love doing that!
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I’ve never heard of the brand Cailyn Cosmetics until IMATS. They were the only brand I saw there with the exact colour I was looking for. This is in their Pure Lust Extreme Matte Tint in the shade “Demonist, #15”. The pigmentation is great as you can tell from this single stroke swatch and after applying it does dry matte. A little too matte so you may need to add a balm prior to application. It also was extremely hard to remove so I can just image how long lasting this product is 🙂

I’ve been desperate for a new bronzer and wanted to branch out from the norm. I decided to give Jordane a try, I mean, I love their lipsticks and though that I had nothing to lose with their bronzers. I’ll probably use this to give myself a little bit of overall colour or for contouring as you can build the product for a darker shade. This is their pressed powder bronzer in 093.

A girl can never have too many highlighters and this gorgeous highlighter is everything and more! Yaby is a Toronto based cosmetics company, so I of course wanted to support them. The texture and colour pay off are ridiculously great for the price. This is their highlight in copper, pf025.

Hope you ladies all have a fabulous day. We’ll be back within the next week with some great looks and reviews. Stay chic xo

Thanksgiving Outfits 2015

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Thanksgiving is a month and a bit away for us Canadians. I don’t know exactly what it is about Thanksgiving that gets me all excited. My aunts delicious stuffing? The perfect taste of fall weather? Pumpkin pie? It’s a medley of all that and spending time with my family – thankful for everything we have. Our family, for any occasion, likes to keep things simple yet chic. We’ll never make dinner feel intimidating but we’ll dress the table up, hand make some adorable centre pieces and match them to our napkins.

Aside from how we decorate our home, we take this time to also dress up. Nobody ever feels too over or under dressed in our family because we really never set any expectations. To each their own. So, with that being said, I decided to put together a variety of “looks” that I feel fit any thanksgiving dinner attire. Enjoy ladies and gents and let the countdown to turkey day begin!

I love the idea of looking dressed up yet feeling comfortable. I don’t enjoy wearing anything remotely tight fitting if I know I will be indulging. Hence, how great this knit dress is as an option for Thanksgiving dinner. I love the contrast between the colour of the dress and the shoes, it’s the perfect pop of colour for the fall. Makeup wise, I feel a lightly dusted bronzed face and a winged liner will be your best match. Lips can go either way, nude or berry , both will be great options.

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A more casual option, outfit number two also incorporates one of the biggest trends right now, duster coats. I personally love the colour pallet with this outfit as it has earth tones yet we aren’t afraid to use a light sleeveless duster coat to tie in the outfit. Gone are the days of being afraid to use white and off whites after “labour day”. To add a little spunk and sparkle, I decided to go with a spike bracelet and shimmer shadows.

Of course it wouldn’t be an amodachic post without something black. I love circle / scuba skirts and find myself resorting to them often. This gorgeous layered black circle skirt paired with this lace top looks put together without much effort. I’m loving the rich warm colours for the fall and the touch of sparkle with the headband. To add colour, I went two ways. One with the loafers (which are comfy, cute and add a little bit of a masculine touch to such a feminine outfit) and with the bright blue eyeliner. I’d say winged or on the waterline, indifferent as long as it’s there for the pop of colour. To avoid any further competition with the outfit, I decided on a brown lipstick to tie in the top.

Summer Makeup Roundup

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Happy Thursday ladies and gents. I decided that since we are in our last weeks of summer (tear) that I would do a ‘summer makeup roundup’ of my top products that I have used throughout the summer. These are products that I’ve either used on a daily basis or constantly reach for when doing a night out look. Enjoy 🙂

1. My all time favourite gloss (and i’m not a gloss person), Creme Brulee by NYX

2. I adore the consistency of the Match Perfection by Rimmel. It’s the perfect formula for concealer in my opinion and works best with my skin combination.

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4. I’ve raved about the Fit Me foundation by Maybelline before on my monthly favourites, so there is no surprise that it topped my summer roundup list.

5. I cannot get enough of MAC’s Mineralize Skinfinish products. I am obessed with their cheeky bronze powder, it’s a soft coral with a golden shimmer finish. Perfect to enhance your summer bronze.

6. Inexpensive and a great selection. I’ve been driven to constantly pick up and use Essence’s number 07, natural beauty. I find that this colour will also be a favourite for the fall/winter.

7. Of course, I had to leave the best for last. I don’t normally use a brow pencil, however, I’ve been loving the one from Anastasia Beverly Hill. Everything from the formula to how to glides and leaves a powder finish, as opposed to a gel finish (not a fan).

How To: Get Rid Of Dark Underarms

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It’s a topic that many of us may find uncomfortable to chat about but it’s one of those that we must talk about. Many women suffer from dark underarms and it could be as a result of multiple factors. Shaving, dead cells, sweat and due to our deodorants or anti antiperspirants. Let’s be real, our armpits don’t get much love but that’s all about to change. Let’s get these bad boys summer ready!

Exfoliate + Scrub

Just getting rid of dead skin cells can do the trick. I use two types of exfoliatation techniques. A more gentle approach for daily and more ‘stern’ approach for the once a week regimes. I’ll use a light exfoliate product and scrub with a loofah every time I bathe. I’ll use a tougher scrub such as this natural tree pad and exfoliate. Be gentle, don’t go too rough under the arm pits as it’s a delicate and sensitive spot.

Want a more natural approach? Create your own mix with raw brown sugar + honey + egg.

Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is great for many reasons. One, is it can help lighten dark skin after a period of time. It’s gentle and smells great. Use a teaspoon per armpit and massage. Rinse with warm water + a mild soap and pat dry. Or rinse during your shower.

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You may have used a couple of potato slices under your dark circles or puff eyes in the past. Luckily for us, the potato is so versatile and has tons of benefits when it comes to our skin. One of them being that it is a natural whitening agent and gentle which is great for sensitive skin. Rub thinly sliced potatoes under your arms for 5-10 minutes or grate the potato and squeeze the juice out and then apply. Let the juice sit for 10-15 minutes, rinse with warm water and a milk soap and pat dry.

What you’ll notice: Potato stench. I tend to do this before a bath or shower to get rid of the starchy potato smell.

Baking Soda + Water
Baking soda is a great way to help remove odor and remove dead skin cells. Make your own baking soda paste with a couple of table spoons and a few drops of water until you get a paste consistency. Apply, rinse with warm water and pat dry.

Many of these home remedies require daily use and consistency if you want to see results. These are all natural, safe solutions that I have personally tried and that have worked wonders for me. Hope these can help you ladies 🙂