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December Monthly Favourites

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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!

IMG_8009In 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.

IMG_8010You 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.

IMG_8011As 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.

 

IMG_8012This 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 😉

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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.

IMG_8020 IMG_8017You 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!

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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.

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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.

xo

 

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The Exchange : Girl’s Night

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As I’ve mentioned time and time again, I love hosting gatherings. At the top of my list would have to be “girl’s nights”. Being an adult, I find that we are all so busy with our day to day lives. Being moms, wives, girlfriends, being career gals, managing a business, a home, you name it, there are all kinds of responsibilities that take up our time.

Girl’s night to my group of friends means great company, delicious food, more food and some drinks to wash it all down. If we find ourselves getting together during the holiday season, we’ll throw in a craft to release some of our inner Martha.

This year I was trying to come up with ideas to spice up girl’s night. Not that we need much of it but it’s nice to have a change. I then started focusing on a topic that a group of us were chatting about. “Getting tired of our closets. Running out of styling options with the same shirt. Body types changing. Not wanting to go shopping.” It then hit me, why not create a “The Exchange Girl’s Night”. It would be a way to get your hands on “new pieces” without having to spend any money.

How It Works:

Send a digital invitation to our girlfriend’s with a location, time and date. Figure out who will bring what and the tone of the evening. Then outline the rules for “The Exchange”

1. Have you and your guests bring 1-5 (max) gently used clothing pieces, accessories or shoes that you are ready to part with
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4. A week prior to, find out who is bringing what
5. Ensure there is something for everyone. Not everyone wears the same dress size, so confirm if anyone is bringing some great jewellery pieces, hats or shoes
6. If you bring an item to the Exchange and someone takes it, it is no longer yours but is now in the hands of a new owner
7. The number of items you bring are the number of items you can take home. Example: Jane brings 1 necklace, 1 dress and 1 pair of flats for a total of 3 items, she can take home ANY 3 items.
8. Have craft bags or recycled gift bags ready for the ladies to use to take their items home
9. Someone didn’t buy someone’s item? Ask them if you can donate it or they can take it home and bring it back for the next Exchange night!
10. Have the rules displayed at the event or explain to the ladies once again how the exchange works

Most of all, have fun. The purpose of this is to get your hands on something fabulous that your friend owns but no longer wants. It’s a great way to reuse great pieces and SHARE among friends.

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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 🙂

IMG_6496Swatched 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.

IMG_6498Here 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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IMG_6503I’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 🙂

IMG_6499I’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.

IMG_6501A 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

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Summer Makeup Roundup

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 🙂

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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).

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Our Top 7 Favourite Apps

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Technology seems to be the centre of love and hate for many of us. As much as it can be distracting and daunting, it’s also beneficial in many ways when put to great use. I’ve noticed a recent trend within the blogging community in sharing favourite apps, so I decided to hop on board. Today I share my top 7 apps that I’m currently loving and using religiously. Enjoy 🙂

Duo Lingo
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As a trilingual speaking gal, there is no doubt that I am obsessed with languages. When trying to brush up, I always turn to Duo Lingo and play some fun “games”. Even if you don’t know a second or third language but want to learn- this app will help you get started. They have multiple languages to choose from, a wide array of activities and skill levels.

BeFunky
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My favourite photo editing app. It has an abundance of options when it comes to edits, effects, overlays, texts, frames – you name it! They even provide you with the options of being able to create your own picture collage which helps eliminate additional apps.

Checkout 51
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This has literally become one of my grocery shopping addictions. Aside from collecting my PC points, Checkout 51 offers exclusive money back on their weekly offers. Once your account balance reaches a minimum of $20, you cash out and they will send you a cheque! It’s exactly like a mail-in-rebate but via an app. The app is simple to follow and very easy to navigate.

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An easier and more organized way to check out your favourite bloggers daily and explore new ones. You’ll also be able to search blogs via category and popularity, you can mark posts as read, unread or read later and much more. I am not as active on Bloglovin’ as I wish, but follow us anyway!

Venue
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As a person who can easily be labelled as indecisive, Venue has become my go to app when I’m not sure where to take the night. It’s an excellent app to explore my city and find out about the city’s hidden gems.  Last year I posted a more detailed post on the app, read more and don’t forget to download. It will change your social outings for good.

Net-A-Porter
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A fun app that I have recently discovered. Explore the latest fashion trends, what’s new and products by designer! They also allow you to shop and create wishlists. Their home feature includes neat topics and a round up of items centred around those topics. Although many picks are designer and have the price tag to match- this is more of an inspiration app than anything.

Wunderlist
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I love to-do-lists. Although I am traditional with paper to-do’s, this app has converted me to the digital side! First and foremost, it’s simple to use. You can organize any type of list, get reminders and set due dates, add people to your list (aka the beau so they can also help with the grocery list) and you’re able to access it anytime-anywhere. Afraid beau will be pick up the milk and you’ll end up with two cartons? Not an issue. Wunderlist removes items off shared lists once someone “tics” it off. Seriously life changing!

So ladies and gents, we’d love to hear some of your favourite apps. We are always looking for more fun things to fill up our time.

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