Whats in hiccups bag?

Bag - Forever 21(forever ago) / Quackmire - rubber ducky keychain that I won at an arcade in Niagara

headphones and ipod classic / iphone 4 / Calgon tropical dream body cream / pouch with feminine products, mini tooth brush, wax for braces, etc / lint roller / trident and extra gum / granola bar / random change / polysporin / pressed powder that I never use / makeup bag / bobby pins / clip / wallet / mini deoderant / random clipper attachment / a spiny top toy(?) / receipts, appointment slips and an expired H&M $5 off card


Whats in your bag?

Racing stripes

I have been extremely lazy lately as I haven't been getting hours at work, which results in me lounging around the house most days in track pants and oversized tshirts. On the few days I actually do go out, I never really wear anything worth photographing for a blogpost. Today isnt much different, however I thought this was a cute shirt and I never seem to get any wear out of it. It sits in my closet and has been forgotten about for far too long. Its slightly oversized and long, so I think leggings are a perfect match. I'm enjoying discovering items in my closet that I already own- its like shopping but more wallet friendly!

Sigma F80

Many have talked and raved about Sigma brushes and I completely understand why. They are extremely affordable for high quality brushes. They are super soft and I have had no problems with shedding. 

My favourite of the few I have would definitely have to be the F80 Flattop Kabuki. I was typically someone who applied their foundation with their hands. I have tried the traditional foundation brush, not from Sigma however, and found it difficult to work with. But when I saw many people raving about the F80 I had to give it a try. And am I ever gad I did! It applies my foundation quickly and beautifully; instantly it became a favourite. I found that my makeup had a much nicer appearance than it normally would if I had just used my fingers. Overall I would give this brush a 5/5. A definite recommendation to anyone.

Visit Sigmas website and take a look at their wide selection of brushes and collections if you're interested. Also, with purchases over $30 you get a free mini E25 blending brush like above!

What are you favourite Sigma brushes?

Vintage Pink

I picked this up a few weeks ago and it instantly became a new favourite. The colours a very mauve toned pink which I wasnt sure was going to suit my skin tone or go well with my hair colour, but to my surprise I love it! I wore it out to dinner the other night and think its a beautiful colour that is very easy to wear, day or night. I also love the formula of these lipsticks because they're super creamy, and being winter time matte lipsticks just dont look very attractive on my poor dry lips.

You use your heart as a weapon, and it hurts like heaven

Loving peachy coral lips, even though im not quite sure on how well I pull it off. Here im wearing Mac's Dressmaker, Dressmaker from the Pret a papier collection. I bought it off of allcosmeticswholesale a few months back and it tends to get neglected. Also getting neglected, is this shirt my mum bought me years ago from H&M. I dont know why, but its always been one of those pieces that hangs in your closet and never really gets worn, yet you cant bear to give it away because maybe one youll want it. I do really like the shirt actually, its quite different from any others that I own. I will be sure to get more use out of both of these in the near future.

Jade is the new black

Revlon Lip Butters

I have had these about two months now, and was planning on getting more so was delaying this blog post. However, that still hasnt happened so I figured id just go ahead and show the ones I have. The four I picked up were colours I thought would suit my skintone/hair. With that being said, I dont see myself getting the purple anytime in the future. The four I got were creme brulee- a brown nude, berry smoothie- a raspberry pink, pink truffle- a mauvey brown, and cherry tart- a cherry red (this one didnt photograph well for some reason)

I’m wonderstruck, blushing all the way home - Taylor Swift Perfume

As you would of seen in my what I got for xmas post, I got the Taylor Swift Wonderstruck perfume that I am absolutely in love with. The bottle is a beaut, a purpley blue with three charms hanging from the neck. The scent is a blend of vibrant fruits and vanilla, which may not be everyones cup of tea, but as someone who likes warm fruity smells, I'm a total fan.

The top notes are raspberry, dewberry, green tea, freesia and apple blossom. The heart features sweet vanilla along with sun drenched honeysuckle and white hibiscus. Notes of golden amber, musk, sandalwood and peach are in the base.

The perfume wears very well. By the end of the day I can still smell it on myself which is a pleasant surprise. With some perfumes, with a few hours of wear I feel like scrubbing my skin off because it is all I can smell and gives me a headache. However I dont have that problem with Wonderstuck. The scent isnt strong and overwhelming which I really like. Overall, I'm very happy.

The perfume comes in three sizes, a 0.33oz rollerball, 1.7oz or 3.4oz bottle pricing from $18-60 according to Sephora.

Favourites of 2011

Blush Wet n Wild Colour Icon Heather Silk
Mac Peachtwist

Foundation
Revlon Photoready in Vanilla

Mascara
Mac Opulash 
Covergirl Lashblast Fusion
Rimmel Lash Accelerator

Eye Liner
Annabelle Liquid Liner in Blackout

Eyeshadow
Bonnebelle Eyeshadow Box quad in Cafe Classics
Rimmel Colour Rush quad in Cafe Latte
Annabelle eyeshadow in Aura and Cloud
Mac Eyeshadow in Buckwheat (limited edition)

Lips
E.l.f. Hypershine Gloss in Raspberry
Rimmel Vinyl Gloss in Be Famous
Revlon Lip Butters in Creme Brulee and Cherry Tart
Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in Nude Delight

Hair
CHI Silk Infusion
Joico Colour Endure Colour Save ShampooOrganyx Moroccan Argon Oil Conditioner


Nails
Rimmel Lasting Finish Pro in Steel Grey
Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Fairy Teal 

Random
Degree Nature Effects Deoderant
Grace Island Soda

I got a love that keeps me waiting

playsuit - Motel / tights / combat boots - Urban Planet / cardigan  H&M

Been meaning to post this for almost two months now, and im just now finally getting to it. I bought this playsuit from BeautyCrush and absolutely love it.

British Invasion

 Beatles tee from Niagara Falls / leggings / cardigan - H&M

Come on love, draw your swords

Let me hypnotise you

Rimmel Lycra Wear 10 in Hypnotise - a beautiful plum

2012 Resolutions

I have been thinking long and hard about what changes I want to make this year. Long story short, 2011 wasnt very good to me and it left me feeling lost and unhappy. A lot of thought was out into deciding what it was I wanted, what made me happy or sad- basically just what was missing from my life that I could change to make this year better. I decided on the following 

 I feel like these are small changes, yet would still make a big difference. Hopefully I will actually stick to them. What are your resolutions?

Tunes

If I Had A Boat // James Vincent McMorrow




King and Lionheart // Of Monsters and Men




Miami // Foals

Disco Ball

This is hard to capture in a picture, but I am in love with these festive sparkly silver nails. I used Revlons 'Silver Screen' and Body Jewels 'Silver Glitter' over it. I just think its so pretty, and im not usually someone for a lot of sparkle.

CHI Silk Infusion Review

 This stuff is my favourite thing to exist, ever. I had heard so many good reviews on CHI products for years, but for some reason never tried any of them. While attending hair school I was experimenting with my hair a lot, changing colours and styles more frequently than I probably should have. With that being said, my hair was not happy with all the abuse it was getting, leaving me with breakage, split ends, and just overall dry, not so nice hair. From someone who never coloured or did more than straighten or curl their hair, becoming a blonde and then redhead was a really fun change, but would a lot nicer if it came without damage.

I was on the hunt for some nice products to use- different conditioners, oils, straightening creams and heat protectants, and while some of those were nice and I did notice a difference in my hair, nothing gave me such amazing results as CHI's Silk Infusion. Now I had been thinking about trying this product one day, but when going to the store I was actually going with the intention of purchasing the 44 Iron Guard heat protectant, however they didnt have it in stock so I figured I would try this one as I knew its reviews were very positive.

The product is an oil that is applied to damp hair prior to styling. It is meant to reconstruct the hair and give it a silky feel and shine. Does it do this? Absolutely. The first time I used it, I couldnt stop touching my hair. It hadnt felt that smooth and silky in months! I was amazed. Only a very small amount needs to be used, as it disperses through the hair easily. The one thing im on the fence about is the smell. It reminds me of cologne or mens after shave. Kind of an odd smell for a hair product- not bad, just unexpected compared to the usual fruity smells most brands have.

I am more than happy with this product and would recommend it to everyone with dry or damaged hair. I honestly dont know how I managed without it all this time. The bottle is going to last me ages, but when im finished I will definitely be repurchasing.

What I Got For Xmas

Wen hair care system, Bodyshop bath set, leopard/zebra print scarf, black tights, FoxyLocks extensions(dyed to match my hair), milk and white chocolate Terry's chocolate oranges, Wonderstruck Perfume, and also a Keurig special edition(not photographed as its in my kitchen).

I also got new scissors and brushes for work in November as an early xmas present because I needed to use them right away. I will be reviewing a few of the things you see here in the near future once I have produced a proper opinion on them, so you can look forward to that. I have also decided I am going to try to blog everyday this year.

I hope everyone had a lovely christmas and new year, and wish you all the best for 2012 x