October 31, 2013

Something good for your shower - güd by Burt's Bees!

I'm a sucker for great smelling hair & body products and I've got a whole bunch of new ones to choose from thanks to:

güd by Burt's Bees is a fun, new natural personal care collection with delicious fragrances, real ingredients and none of the crap that you don't want on your person such as parabens, phthalates or peotrochemicals!

In three scents:

Floral Cherrynova - cherry blossom & almond milk - flirtatious, romantic, sweet - the girl next door of fragrances with top notes of juicy bing cherries and fresh green; heart notes of rosewood and white floral bouquet and base notes of warm milk accord and creamy musk.

Orange Petalooza - blood orange & hyacinth - bright, fun, feminine - what laughter smells like with top notes of blood orange, pomelo and green tea; heart notes of orange flower, rose and hyacinth; and base notes of musk and sandalwood.

Pearanormal Activity - pear & acai berry - fizzy, fresh, fruity - noses everywhere are smellbound with top notes of bartlett pear, dewberry and raspberry; heart notes of rhubarb, acai accord and white flowers; and base notes of apricot and musk.

I was expecting to like Orange the most due to my citrus weakness but I have to say, I'm in love with the Pear - it has a fruity and tangy scent that makes showering a pleasure!

Each scent comes in four product options:

Natural Nourishing Shampoo - 350ml - $7.99 - jam-packed with botanicals for clean, shiny and gorgeous hair.

Natural Softening Conditioner - 350ml - $7.99 - conditions hair naturally with moisturizing botanicals.

Natural Body Wash - 295ml - $7.99 - a refreshing body wash to revive all your senses.

Natural Body Lotion - 235ml - $7.99 - a delicious drink for the skin.

Available now at select food, drug and mass retailers - for more info check out facebook.com/gudcanada or gudhappens.ca.

- Lisamarie -

The FLARE World Runway Tour presented by TRESemmé hits Toronto!

Last week on Friday, 350 Torontonians attended the second annual FLARE World Runway Tour, which delivered an exclusive view of the world's best fall fashion and beauty trends live on the runway.

The presentation was followed by a runway show highlighting the trends discussed which included everything from pastels to punk to plaids and had us all longing to get down to Holt Renfrew and pick a few (or more) of the pretties up!

Before the show guests were indulged with some primping and pampering for their hair with TRESemmé stylists and makeup and nails with the artists from Estée Lauder.

And everyone went home with a bag full of goodies from the sponsors to help keep their glam look going at home!
My girls Fiona - fionaman.com and Chenessa - styleempire.ca - check out their gorgeous do's courtesy of TRESemmé!

And just to make sure you couldn't fit into anything shown on the runway was the dessert bar from Bobbette & Belle - enjoy some food porn...
white chocolate covered oreos
red velvet cupcakes
black & white cookies
and these incredibly cool Flare magazine cover sugar cookies - almost too pretty to eat (you'll notice I said almost...)

If you want to attend next year's show buy your tickets early, this one was a sell out!

- Lisamarie -

Fave lips and tips from Vapour Beauty Regal Fall 2013 collection - with swatches!

Berry lips and sophisticated nails are what fall is all about and that's exactly what you'll get in Vapour Beauty's fall collection!
Siren Lipstick in Magnetic
Siren Lipstick in Holiday
Nail Lacquer in Librarian
Nail Lacquer in Rouge

- Lisamarie -

October 30, 2013

Fashionably Festive at Fashion Week with Target, Maybelline and Redken!

It was Fashion Week in Toronto this past week and as a change from seeing the looks and clothes coming in the spring/summer, I checked out the Target holiday show featuring clothes you'll find in their stores right now! And of course clothes are nothing without the right makeup and hair...

Grace Lee, Lead Makeup Artist for Maybelline New York Canada, designed the beauty look for the show that subtly screamed (although how one  subtly screams I don't quite know) sexy. With a slightly undone makeup look that is happily that super easy to recreate at home:

Start with a flawless complexion with Fit Me Foundation pressed onto the skin with a sponge and a darker Fit Me Foundation Stick for contouring and Dream Lumi Touch Concealer for an under-eye highlight.

A subtle, shimmery smoky eye was created by lining the upper lashes with Maybelline New York Master Smoky Longwearing Shadow-Pencil, smudging it up slightly with the pencil’s sponge tool. Swipe Maybelline New York EyeStudio Color Tattoo 24HR Cream Gel Shadow in Bad to the Bronze across the entire eyelid for a simple shiny finish. Finish with a generous coat of Colossal Volume Smoky Eyes Mascara.

Finally Grace added flesh toned lips with the new Illusion Color Elixir in Nude and some highlight to the cheekbones with Barely Brazen Color Tattoo Pigment mixed with a sheer Baby Lips.

Then it was time for Jorge Joao, Redken Artist and Lead Stylist to work his magic on the hair with an undone beachy look - he used Iron Shape 11 to pre-treat the hair and help it hold the curl. Then he spiral wrapped random pieces around a curling wand and pinned in place - the secret is to let hair completely cool in order to lock-in the curl. Finally he unpinned  the curls and finger combed to loosen them and sprayed them with his new texturizing sea spray - Fashion Waves to enhance.
Then it was on with the Target show - I've been to a few fashion shows over the last few years and I'll tell you what made the Target show different - models who didn't stomp down the aisle looking like they were trying to kill bugs - but ones that looked like they were having fun - skipping, high fiving and dare I say, smiling?! What I really appreciate about the show though is that I can go into Target and buy anything I see and not only can I afford it, it will come in my size!

For starters I require the blue coat...
and because you can't have too many coats, I'll need the red one too!
Love the dress!
And this pencil skirt!
Erin Wasson and Bullseye closed out the show - and it was such a cute show that I'm even going to forgive Erin for her presence in the media lounge before the show which prevented me from getting to the cookies!

- Lisamarie -

30 Days of BCA - Day 30 - eos Lips That Make A Statement BCA Set

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month when all our favourite brands will be coming out with special edition products that in some way, will benefit charities associated with the disease.

A great thing all on its own - add in that many of the products will be pink and you've got something well worth talking about!

It's Day 30 and we hope that you have enjoyed the series and found lots of products to make you look good and feel good about helping!

eos Lips That Make A Statement BCA Set - $7.99 - with two delicious balms: Fresh Watermelon and Strawberry Sorbet to benefit one great cause! With a petrolatum, paraben and gluten free, USDA-Certified organic formula that is 100% natural and enriched with nourishing shea butter and soothing jojoba oil that provide long lasting moisture for sensationally soft and smooth lips.

100% of the net profits from the set will be donated to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Available at Shoppers Drug Mart, Rexall, Uniprix and London Drugs until the end of November.

And be sure to check out the other days:

Day 1 - Bobbi Brown French Pink Set
Day 2 - Sephora Purposely Pink Lip Duo
Day 3 - Avon Love Ribbon Breast Cancer Awareness Necklace
Day 4 - Aveda Hand Relief
Day 5 - Mixed Chicks Leave-In Condtioner
Day 6 - Origins Drink Up Hydrating Lip Balm in Pink Guava
Day 7 - Sephora Makeup Made Simple BCA Palette
Day 8 - Aerie Bridget Push-Up Bra
Day 9 - Estée Lauder Evelyn Lauder and Elizabeth Hurley Dream Lip Collection
Day 10 - Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion
Day 11 - Murad Hydrate for Hope
Day 12 - La Mer The Hand Treatment
Day 13 - AG Hair Cosmetics Fast Food Leave On Conditioner
Day 14 - OPI Pink of Hearts 2013
Day 15 - Wonderbra Special Edition Chantilly Lace Bra
Day 16 -  Estée Lauder Evelyn Lauder Dream Solid Perfume Compact
Day 17 - Sephora Together In Pink Hair Ties 
Day 18 - Darphin Silky Moisturizing Lotion Essential Body Beauty
Day 19 - Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II with Pink Ribbon Bracelet
Day 20 - Tweezerman Breast Cancer Awareness Slant Tweezer
Day 21 - Coach Signature Breast Cancer Awareness Eau de Toilette Limited Edition 
Day 22 - Clinique Pink With A Purpose
Day 23 - Estée Lauder Evelyn Lauder Dream Pin
Day 24 - Boscia Taubaki Beauty Oil 
Day 25 - Sephora Together In Pink Brush Set 
Day 26 - Nails Inc. Pinkie Pink Nail Polish
Day 27 - GlamGlow Cure Sexy Tingling & Exfoliating Mud Mask
Day 28 - Marc Jacobs Daisy Hot Pink Edition 
Day 29 - FITLIPS Lip Balm
 
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II with Pink Ribbon Bracelet - See more at: http://www.beautycrazed.ca/#sthash.FdycXO2g.dpuf

Darphin Silky Moisturizing Lotion Essential Body Beauty - See more at: http://www.beautycrazed.ca/#sthash.67rnBOoG.dpuf
- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... Shiseido Perfect Foundation Brush

I was always under the impression that super-soft foundation brushes were only meant for powder formulas, which made me sad... that is until I met this one which is meant for any kind of foundation:

Shiseido Perfect Foundation Brush - $35 - a versatile foundation brush for use with all formulations - liquid, cream or powder, this brush picks up all types of formulas for a uniform application and impeccable finish. The only thing they recommend you don't use it for is water resistant foundation.

Gently tapered strands create an angled slant that best allows bristles to reach all facial contours. A short handle allows for precise control during application and portability for travel.

It also offers options for coverage: if you want light coverage, apply the foundation in long strokes; for heavier coverage, use dabbing motions to press the foundation into the skin press/dab the brush on the desired area and don't stroke to blend it in.

The best thing about brush though is how soft it is, it's like applying your foundation with a soft little bunny rabbit - and before you freak out, it's a synthetic bunny rabbit! Just remember, if you want it to keep it's softness you need to wash it often with a mild cleanser.

Available at Shiseido counters across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

October 29, 2013

RiRi ♥ MAC Holiday collection

Rihanna’s final collection with MAC, along with all the other pretties, features the return of RiRi Woo, along with two new lipsticks. This limited-edition collection is encased in exclusive white-pearl packaging with RiRi’s rose-gold detailing - which I think makes it look so luxe!
Veluxe Pearlfusion Shadow - $52.50
Phresh Out
2X Dare

Superslick Eye Liner - $25
Pisces Persuasion - shimmery white (frost)
Cockiness - shimmery rose gold (frost)

Lipstick - $20
Pleasure Bomb - matte fuchsia (matte)
Riri Woo - matte cool red (retro matte)
Bad Girl Riri - matte taupey nude (matte)

Bronzing Powder - $35
Love, Rihanna - soft golden brown with gold pearl

Nail Lacquer - $21
Riri Woo - matte cool red (cream)

Brush - $42
217/239SE double ended brush

RiRi ♥ MAC Makeup Bag - $48

Coming in December to MAC counter across North America as well as online.

- Lisamarie -

30 Days of BCA - Day 29 - FITLIPS Lip Balm


October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month when all our favourite brands will be coming out with special edition products that in some way, will benefit charities associated with the disease.

A great thing all on its own - add in that many of the products will be pink and you've got something well worth talking about!

Be sure to come back everyday at 11:30am when we will be featuring a new BCA product!

FITLIPS Lip Balm - tubes - $8.99, tins - $13.99 - a 100% natural, Canadian-made lip balm that contains no petroleum or parabens. It moisturizes and
helps to heal lips using a nongreasy, goopy-free formula. Available in re-usuable and recyclable tins or home compostable tubes.


10% of the price will go to Rethink Breast Cancer whose mission is to continually pioneer cutting edge breast cancer education, research and support that speaks fearlessly to the needs of young women - www.rethinkbreastcancer.com. towards breast cancer research and education.

Available online at fitlips.com or at selected retailers - check out the website for locations and more details.

And be sure to check out the other days:

Day 1 - Bobbi Brown French Pink Set
Day 2 - Sephora Purposely Pink Lip Duo
Day 3 - Avon Love Ribbon Breast Cancer Awareness Necklace
Day 4 - Aveda Hand Relief
Day 5 - Mixed Chicks Leave-In Condtioner
Day 6 - Origins Drink Up Hydrating Lip Balm in Pink Guava
Day 7 - Sephora Makeup Made Simple BCA Palette
Day 8 - Aerie Bridget Push-Up Bra
Day 9 - Estée Lauder Evelyn Lauder and Elizabeth Hurley Dream Lip Collection
Day 10 - Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion
Day 11 - Murad Hydrate for Hope
Day 12 - La Mer The Hand Treatment
Day 13 - AG Hair Cosmetics Fast Food Leave On Conditioner
Day 14 - OPI Pink of Hearts 2013
Day 15 - Wonderbra Special Edition Chantilly Lace Bra
Day 16 -  Estée Lauder Evelyn Lauder Dream Solid Perfume Compact
Day 17 - Sephora Together In Pink Hair Ties 
Day 18 - Darphin Silky Moisturizing Lotion Essential Body Beauty
Day 19 - Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II with Pink Ribbon Bracelet
Day 20 - Tweezerman Breast Cancer Awareness Slant Tweezer
Day 21 - Coach Signature Breast Cancer Awareness Eau de Toilette Limited Edition 
Day 22 - Clinique Pink With A Purpose
Day 23 - Estée Lauder Evelyn Lauder Dream Pin
Day 24 - Boscia Taubaki Beauty Oil 
Day 25 - Sephora Together In Pink Brush Set 
Day 26 - Nails Inc. Pinkie Pink Nail Polish
Day 27 - GlamGlow Cure Sexy Tingling & Exfoliating Mud Mask
Day 28 - Marc Jacobs Daisy Hot Pink Edition
 
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II with Pink Ribbon Bracelet - See more at: http://www.beautycrazed.ca/#sthash.FdycXO2g.dpuf

Darphin Silky Moisturizing Lotion Essential Body Beauty - See more at: http://www.beautycrazed.ca/#sthash.67rnBOoG.dpuf
- Lisamarie -

OPI Miss Universe 2013 Nail Lacquers - with swatches!

The OPI Miss Universe 2013 collection is inspired by the Miss Universe competition coming up November 9th are 3 new glamorous shades, made to celebrate the beautiful, intelligent and inspiring women vying for the title.
Miss You-Niverse - deep black plum
I'm Feeling Sashy - dusky purple
This Gown Needs A Crown - textured platinum - which is matte if you don't use a top coat but I like it shiny!

Available now at professional salons and spas for $10.95 each.

- Lisamarie -

October 28, 2013

Mascara Monday - L’Oréal Voluminous Butterfly Mascara

L’Oréal Voluminous Butterfly Mascara - $11.99 - in black, blackest black and black brown, it's the newest member of the family of Voluminous mascaras. Features an innovative “butterfly” mascara brush - a  wing-tipped asymmetrical brush with two unique sides including one with shorter bristles for serious fringe volume boosting and lengthening; while the other side of the brush is curved with a mix of short to-long bristles for grabbing and separating each lash for a full, flared-out finish.

It also has a new formula that offers 6x the volume of regular mascaras. “Cocoon smart” fibers individually cover lashes instead of wrapping them together for maximum lash separation and flare.

Available: October 2013 in mass-market retailers and drugstores across Canada.
The brush is quite a bit different then what I'm used to but once I got the hang of it, it only took two coats to get a decent amount of length and volume.
I don't normally wear liquid liner, but I tried out the Infallible The Super Slim 12H Liquid Eyeliner here which is really easy to apply because the tip is so thin that it's simple to get it right in next to your lash line which makes the lashes look even longer.
It's more volume then I like in a mascara for everyday wear but I would use this when I wanted a more dramatic look!

- Lisamarie -

30 Days of BCA - Day 28 - Marc Jacobs Daisy Hot Pink Edition

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month when all our favourite brands will be coming out with special edition products that in some way, will benefit charities associated with the disease.

A great thing all on its own - add in that many of the products will be pink and you've got something well worth talking about!

Be sure to come back everyday at 11:30am when we will be featuring a new BCA product!

Marc Jacobs Daisy Hot Pink Edition - 50ml - $98.75 - a richer interpretation of the Daisy Eau De Toilette, Marc Jacobs Hot Pink Edition leaves an impression that is round and sparkling. With notes of wild strawberries, violet petals, gardenia jasmine, white woods, birch and cedar wood.

In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Marc’s signature Daisy eau de Parfum premiers in a new hot pink, limited-edition bottle. A portion of net proceeds from the sale of this bottle will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Available at Sephora and sephora.ca.

And be sure to check out the other days:

Day 1 - Bobbi Brown French Pink Set
Day 2 - Sephora Purposely Pink Lip Duo
Day 3 - Avon Love Ribbon Breast Cancer Awareness Necklace
Day 4 - Aveda Hand Relief
Day 5 - Mixed Chicks Leave-In Condtioner
Day 6 - Origins Drink Up Hydrating Lip Balm in Pink Guava
Day 7 - Sephora Makeup Made Simple BCA Palette
Day 8 - Aerie Bridget Push-Up Bra
Day 9 - Estée Lauder Evelyn Lauder and Elizabeth Hurley Dream Lip Collection
Day 10 - Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion
Day 11 - Murad Hydrate for Hope
Day 12 - La Mer The Hand Treatment
Day 13 - AG Hair Cosmetics Fast Food Leave On Conditioner
Day 14 - OPI Pink of Hearts 2013
Day 15 - Wonderbra Special Edition Chantilly Lace Bra
Day 16 -  Estée Lauder Evelyn Lauder Dream Solid Perfume Compact
Day 17 - Sephora Together In Pink Hair Ties 
Day 18 - Darphin Silky Moisturizing Lotion Essential Body Beauty
Day 19 - Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II with Pink Ribbon Bracelet
Day 20 - Tweezerman Breast Cancer Awareness Slant Tweezer
Day 21 - Coach Signature Breast Cancer Awareness Eau de Toilette Limited Edition 
Day 22 - Clinique Pink With A Purpose
Day 23 - Estée Lauder Evelyn Lauder Dream Pin
Day 24 - Boscia Taubaki Beauty Oil 
Day 25 - Sephora Together In Pink Brush Set 
Day 26 - Nails Inc. Pinkie Pink Nail Polish
Day 27 - GlamGlow Cure Sexy Tingling & Exfoliating Mud Mask 
 
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II with Pink Ribbon Bracelet - See more at: http://www.beautycrazed.ca/#sthash.FdycXO2g.dpuf

Darphin Silky Moisturizing Lotion Essential Body Beauty - See more at: http://www.beautycrazed.ca/#sthash.67rnBOoG.dpuf
- Lisamarie -

Great Gifting - Ciaté Mini Mani Month

Ciaté Mini Mani Month - $69 -
change your polish every day of the month with this rainbow of color and texture sensations.

This holiday calendar countdown includes a playful mix of mini Paint Pots, glitter sprinkles, caviar pearls, salon quality treatments, cute nail gifts, and some hidden surprises along the way. With 18 of Ciate’s favorite creme shades and 7 textured manicure toppers, you’ll be entertained all season long.
The shades of Paint Pots Nail Polish include: Snow Globe, Boudoir, Hoopla, Hopscotch, Sugar Plum, Fit For A Queen, Candy Floss, Amazing Gracie, Pepperminty, Encore!, Starlet, Chinchilla, Members Only, Play Date, Ivory Queen, Main Stage, Pillow Fight and Tweed and Tails.

Along with 3 Caviar in Metallic Pearls Silver, Metallic Pearls Gold, Pearls Midnight in Manhattan and Pearls Cupids Arrow; Glitter in Twinkle Toes and Sequins in Dallas Dolly.
The best part is that it's set up like an advent calendar with little doors that you open to reveal that day's surprise - way better then the cheap chocolate you usually get in one of these!

Available at Sephora and sephora.ca.

- Lisamarie -

October 27, 2013

30 Days of BCA - Day 27 - GlamGlow Cure Sexy Tingling & Exfoliating Mud Mask

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month when all our favourite brands will be coming out with special edition products that in some way, will benefit charities associated with the disease.

A great thing all on its own - add in that many of the products will be pink and you've got something well worth talking about!

Be sure to come back everyday at 11:30am when we will be featuring a new BCA product!

GlamGlow Cure Sexy Tingling & Exfoliating Mud Mask - 50ml - $69 - a limited-edition pink version of their 10-minute “facial in a jar” that leaves skin noticeably radiant and glowing by activating moisturizing collagen synthesis. It also provides gentle resurfacing exfoliation, without removing natural oils, leaving skin smoother, brighter, and softer. Skin texture and pores look tighter for a more youthful appearance.
GlamGlow will donate 25% of profits from Cure Sexy to the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF). NBCF ‘s mission is to help raise awareness of breast cancer by providing mammograms for those in need.

Available at Sephora and sephora.ca.

And be sure to check out the other days:

Day 1 - Bobbi Brown French Pink Set
Day 2 - Sephora Purposely Pink Lip Duo
Day 3 - Avon Love Ribbon Breast Cancer Awareness Necklace
Day 4 - Aveda Hand Relief
Day 5 - Mixed Chicks Leave-In Condtioner
Day 6 - Origins Drink Up Hydrating Lip Balm in Pink Guava
Day 7 - Sephora Makeup Made Simple BCA Palette
Day 8 - Aerie Bridget Push-Up Bra
Day 9 - Estée Lauder Evelyn Lauder and Elizabeth Hurley Dream Lip Collection
Day 10 - Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion
Day 11 - Murad Hydrate for Hope
Day 12 - La Mer The Hand Treatment
Day 13 - AG Hair Cosmetics Fast Food Leave On Conditioner
Day 14 - OPI Pink of Hearts 2013
Day 15 - Wonderbra Special Edition Chantilly Lace Bra
Day 16 -  Estée Lauder Evelyn Lauder Dream Solid Perfume Compact
Day 17 - Sephora Together In Pink Hair Ties 
Day 18 - Darphin Silky Moisturizing Lotion Essential Body Beauty
Day 19 - Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II with Pink Ribbon Bracelet
Day 20 - Tweezerman Breast Cancer Awareness Slant Tweezer
Day 21 - Coach Signature Breast Cancer Awareness Eau de Toilette Limited Edition 
Day 22 - Clinique Pink With A Purpose
Day 23 - Estée Lauder Evelyn Lauder Dream Pin
Day 24 - Boscia Taubaki Beauty Oil 
Day 25 - Sephora Together In Pink Brush Set 
Day 26 - Nails Inc. Pinkie Pink Nail Polish
 
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II with Pink Ribbon Bracelet - See more at: http://www.beautycrazed.ca/#sthash.FdycXO2g.dpuf

Darphin Silky Moisturizing Lotion Essential Body Beauty - See more at: http://www.beautycrazed.ca/#sthash.67rnBOoG.dpuf
- Lisamarie -

October 26, 2013

30 Days of BCA - Day 26 - Nails Inc. Pinkie Pink Nail Polish

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month when all our favourite brands will be coming out with special edition products that in some way, will benefit charities associated with the disease.

A great thing all on its own - add in that many of the products will be pink and you've got something well worth talking about!

Be sure to come back everyday at 11:30am when we will be featuring a new BCA product!

Nails Inc. Pinkie Pink Nail Polish in Poppy Delevingne - $11.50 -  A full-coverage, long-lasting glitter pink nail polish.

$1 from every bottle sold will be donated to the Breast Cancer Campaign.

Available at Sephora and sephora.ca.

And be sure to check out the other days:

Day 1 - Bobbi Brown French Pink Set
Day 2 - Sephora Purposely Pink Lip Duo
Day 3 - Avon Love Ribbon Breast Cancer Awareness Necklace
Day 4 - Aveda Hand Relief
Day 5 - Mixed Chicks Leave-In Condtioner
Day 6 - Origins Drink Up Hydrating Lip Balm in Pink Guava
Day 7 - Sephora Makeup Made Simple BCA Palette
Day 8 - Aerie Bridget Push-Up Bra
Day 9 - Estée Lauder Evelyn Lauder and Elizabeth Hurley Dream Lip Collection
Day 10 - Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion
Day 11 - Murad Hydrate for Hope
Day 12 - La Mer The Hand Treatment
Day 13 - AG Hair Cosmetics Fast Food Leave On Conditioner
Day 14 - OPI Pink of Hearts 2013
Day 15 - Wonderbra Special Edition Chantilly Lace Bra
Day 16 -  Estée Lauder Evelyn Lauder Dream Solid Perfume Compact
Day 17 - Sephora Together In Pink Hair Ties 
Day 18 - Darphin Silky Moisturizing Lotion Essential Body Beauty
Day 19 - Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II with Pink Ribbon Bracelet
Day 20 - Tweezerman Breast Cancer Awareness Slant Tweezer
Day 21 - Coach Signature Breast Cancer Awareness Eau de Toilette Limited Edition 
Day 22 - Clinique Pink With A Purpose
Day 23 - Estée Lauder Evelyn Lauder Dream Pin
Day 24 - Boscia Taubaki Beauty Oil 
Day 25 - Sephora Together In Pink Brush Set
 
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II with Pink Ribbon Bracelet - See more at: http://www.beautycrazed.ca/#sthash.FdycXO2g.dpuf

Darphin Silky Moisturizing Lotion Essential Body Beauty - See more at: http://www.beautycrazed.ca/#sthash.67rnBOoG.dpuf
- Lisamarie -

Link Love - 26/10/2013

At Musing on Beauty, Mariella is in love with the new Clarins Extra Comfort foundation. Discover why!

Madame B Fatale swatches and reviews the Rimmel Apocolips Lip Lacquers.

Phyrra shares the best ways to use e.l.f. Studio Makeup Mist & Set. It's also a great cruelty free dupe for MAC Fix+!

Want waves that last for days? Gouldylox found a curling iron secret works!

Over at theNotice, Rae's swatched all 24 shades of her most recent lip love. Read her review of these comfortable, super-bold lipsticks, and find out what they are!

Musicalhouses shows you a pretty and easy Halloweeen nail art anyone can do themselves!

Jenny talks about her HG gel eyeliner--the Bobbi Brown Gel Eyeliners--on My Funny Valentine.

Jellyminx makes a return to blogging with a review of the Bare Minerals Make Under.

Beauty Reflections has found the ultimate blush palette in the Tarte Off The Cuff Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush Palette & Bracelet!

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Are you as intrigued with makeup tools as Marcia and Lisa from Beauty Info Zone are? Read about Touch Face Auto Make-Up Device and possibly win one.

Jenn from Spiced Beauty is having a huge giveaway! Win 24 Retractable TwistUp lipsticks from Annabelle Cosmetics on her blog!

Lisamarie from Beauty Crazed and Stila want to help you colour outside the lines for the holiday by winning a Stila Colour Outside the Lines Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner set - contest is open internationally and there are 3 sets up for grabs so be sure to come and enter!

Are you a beauty box lover who likes to support good causes? Be sure to enter Pammy Blogs Beauty's contest for a Total Beauty Collection Pink Embrace box!

Beauty Spotlight - October 26, 2013

Lisamarie from Beauty Crazed and Stila want to help you colour outside the lines for the holiday by winning a Stila Colour Outside the Lines Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner set - contest is open internationally and there are 3 sets up for grabs so be sure to come and enter!

15 Minute Beauty has the lowdown on 5 tips to help your blowout last longer.

Mostly Sunny got a pretty gold and black look out of MAC Gilded Night Mineralize Eye Shadow Duo. It almost made having to tussle with the fallout worth it! Almost...

The Pink Sith shows you that daydreams don't always have to be about rainbows and unicorns. They can include little gems like the NARS Day Dream Blush!

Prime Beauty is quite a makeup palette fanatic. She showcases some of her favorites in this Top 10 Makeup Palette post.

Its always exciting using a brand you haven't tried before, Visionary Beauty has her first taste of Aerin, but was the Fall New York City collection a hit or miss?

Lola's Secret Beauty Blog is thrilled to introduce you to an amazing new luxury face oil from an extraordinary new company! African Botanics Neroli Infused Marula Oil is utterly fantastic- learn why it is just so special!

Are you as intrigued with makeup tools as Marcia and Lisa from Beauty Info Zone are? Read about Touch Face Auto Make-Up Device and possibly win one.

Kate is struck by a COBALT from the blue! Head over to drivel about frivol to find out why this By Terry crayon left her utterly starry-eyed.

Giveaway!!! Are you a beauty box lover who likes to support good causes? Be sure to enter Pammy Blogs Beauty's contest for a Total Beauty Collection Pink Embrace box!

Perilously Pale has featured many great holiday gift offerings this season and one that has her really excited in the new Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Book. You don't want to miss out on this! Check out her detailed review and swatches.

polish insomniac really doesn't want to fall in love with any more textured polishes, but the OPI Liquid Sands in the Mariah Carey Holiday collection won her over!

October 25, 2013

Vapour Beauty Regal Fall 2013 Collection

Vapour Beauty has a fall collection inspired by the British countryside and the rich colours and textures found there. The focus for the beauty look is stunning shades of dark chocolate, peach-y beige and gold that can be blended and layered to take your look seamlessly from day to night - all in the luxury, high performance formulas that are safe, healthy and gorgeous that we've come to expect!

The collection includes:

Mesmerize Eye Color - $18 - in Embrace - soft peach, Nightfall - soft grey brown and Gilt - shimmering gold - a cream stick shadow that moisturizes and nourishes as it beautifies with natural color. It contains none of the harsh chemical adhesives found in most eye shadows.

Mesmerize Eyeliner - $18 - in Truffle - soft taupey brown - delivers a smooth precise line for a perfectly defined eye. Also includes a blending tool for creating a seductive, smoky eye.

Siren Lipstick - $22 - in Holiday - sheer, flattering mauve and Magnetic - lush grape - created with an innovative vacuum technique that eliminates the need for petroleum based waxes for a hydrating, glossy look and feel of traditional lipsticks without any harmful chemicals.

Vernissage 5-Free Nail Lacquer - $16 - in Librarian - milk chocolate brown and Rouge - classic mauve - leaves a super glossy, long-wearing, chip resistant finish that is smooth to the touch and free of all the toxic crap that you don't want in your polish: toluene, formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate, camphor and formaldehyde resin!

Available now at www.vapourbeauty.com.

- Lisamarie -

30 Days of BCA - Day 25 - Sephora Together In Pink Brush Set

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month when all our favourite brands will be coming out with special edition products that in some way, will benefit charities associated with the disease.

A great thing all on its own - add in that many of the products will be pink and you've got something well worth talking about!

Be sure to come back everyday at 11:30am when we will be featuring a new BCA product!

Sephora Together In Pink Brush Set - $43 - a limited-edition five-piece brush set in a pink snakeskin travel bag. Includes: Flat powder brush; Angled shadow brush; Domed shadow brush; Smudge brush; and Angled liner brush.

One dollar from the sale of each set is donated  to the Breast Cancer Association.

Available at Sephora and sephora.ca.

And be sure to check out the other days:

Day 1 - Bobbi Brown French Pink Set
Day 2 - Sephora Purposely Pink Lip Duo
Day 3 - Avon Love Ribbon Breast Cancer Awareness Necklace
Day 4 - Aveda Hand Relief
Day 5 - Mixed Chicks Leave-In Condtioner
Day 6 - Origins Drink Up Hydrating Lip Balm in Pink Guava
Day 7 - Sephora Makeup Made Simple BCA Palette
Day 8 - Aerie Bridget Push-Up Bra
Day 9 - Estée Lauder Evelyn Lauder and Elizabeth Hurley Dream Lip Collection
Day 10 - Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion
Day 11 - Murad Hydrate for Hope
Day 12 - La Mer The Hand Treatment
Day 13 - AG Hair Cosmetics Fast Food Leave On Conditioner
Day 14 - OPI Pink of Hearts 2013
Day 15 - Wonderbra Special Edition Chantilly Lace Bra
Day 16 -  Estée Lauder Evelyn Lauder Dream Solid Perfume Compact
Day 17 - Sephora Together In Pink Hair Ties 
Day 18 - Darphin Silky Moisturizing Lotion Essential Body Beauty
Day 19 - Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II with Pink Ribbon Bracelet
Day 20 - Tweezerman Breast Cancer Awareness Slant Tweezer
Day 21 - Coach Signature Breast Cancer Awareness Eau de Toilette Limited Edition 
Day 22 - Clinique Pink With A Purpose
Day 23 - Estée Lauder Evelyn Lauder Dream Pin
Day 24 - Boscia Taubaki Beauty Oil
 
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II with Pink Ribbon Bracelet - See more at: http://www.beautycrazed.ca/#sthash.FdycXO2g.dpuf

Darphin Silky Moisturizing Lotion Essential Body Beauty - See more at: http://www.beautycrazed.ca/#sthash.67rnBOoG.dpuf
- Lisamarie -

Fragrant Friday - Dolce & Gabbana Intense

Inspired by the richness and depth of Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme is this heady celebration of the power of scent to evoke, to incite and to command:

Dolce & Gabbana Intense - 50ml EDP - $110, 100ml EDP - $132 - an oriental floral - with fresh accords of green mandarin and neroli as top notes; leading to its opulent floral heart of tuberose and orange blossom; and a base that exudes a sweet marshmallow note along with sandalwood.  

From the name I was expecting a more intense version of the original but it's not actually as strong as I was expecting, it actually smells very similar to Pour Femme, just a little bit sweeter, which makes me like it better then the original!

Available at Hudson’s Bay, Sears, Holt Renfrew, Shoppers Drug Mart Beauty Boutique, Sephora and Ogilvy stores across Canada.

And of course what's a new D&G fragrance without a sexy new commercial to go along with it...?!


- Lisamarie -

October 24, 2013

Stila helps you Color Outside the Lines for the holidays! Contest!

The Stila Vintage Artistry Inspired Holiday 2013 collection is filled with all kinds of wonderful sets but as my fave Stila product is the Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner I must say that I'm partial to:

Color Outside the Lines Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner Set - $39 - an  adorable retro-chic tin pencil case that comes filled with Stila’s best-selling Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner in 5 fun and versatile shades: emerald (green); navy (blue); aubergine (burgundy); stingray (black); and lionfish (brown) that can be worn alone or combined to create Stila’s signature double line look.

Available now at Shoppers Drug Mart and Murale but better then buying is always winning and we've got 3 of these sets to give away to our lovely readers!

This contest is open to all our followers worldwide and it's very easy to enter, just leave a comment letting us know that you follow through Google Friend Connect, Bloglovin' or Facebook Networked Blogs (if you aren't a follower you can do that now - sign up buttons are in the right sidebar).

1 entry for following and letting us know what your favourite Stila product is.

And for extra entries: 
Follow @BeautyCrazedCan on Twitter and tweet the contest.
Follow @StilagirlCANADA on Twitter and tweet the contest.
Follow @Stilacosmetics on Twitter and tweet the contest.

If you prefer not to leave your info on a public post, please leave a post saying you want to enter and then e-mail your info to info@beautycrazed.ca, please put "Stila Eye Liner Contest" in the subject line. Remember to leave the post or you name won't actually end up in the draw! Winner to be decided by random drawing and you have until November 8th to enter. Good Luck!


- Lisamarie -

30 Days of BCA - Day 24 - Boscia Taubaki Beauty Oil

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month when all our favourite brands will be coming out with special edition products that in some way, will benefit charities associated with the disease.

A great thing all on its own - add in that many of the products will be pink and you've got something well worth talking about!

Be sure to come back everyday at 11:30am when we will be featuring a new BCA product!

Boscia Tsubaki Beauty Oil - 50ml - $55 -  an antiaging botanical blend of cold-pressed tsubaki (camellia) oil and protein wakame (Japanese sea kelp) that provides serious protection against free radical damage and helps to prevent premature signs of aging. Formulated for all skin types, it firms, brightens, and hydrates, leaving skin smoother, softer, and more supple.

Free of preservatives, artificial fragrance, color, gluten, and ethanol alcohol as well as dermatologist tested.

20% of the proceeds from each bottle goes to The Rose, a groundbreaking charity committed to treating women with breast cancer. The Rose serves more than 32,000 women, and performs over 56,000 procedures annually.

Available at Sephora and sephora.ca.

And be sure to check out the other days:

Day 1 - Bobbi Brown French Pink Set
Day 2 - Sephora Purposely Pink Lip Duo
Day 3 - Avon Love Ribbon Breast Cancer Awareness Necklace
Day 4 - Aveda Hand Relief
Day 5 - Mixed Chicks Leave-In Condtioner
Day 6 - Origins Drink Up Hydrating Lip Balm in Pink Guava
Day 7 - Sephora Makeup Made Simple BCA Palette
Day 8 - Aerie Bridget Push-Up Bra
Day 9 - Estée Lauder Evelyn Lauder and Elizabeth Hurley Dream Lip Collection
Day 10 - Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion
Day 11 - Murad Hydrate for Hope
Day 12 - La Mer The Hand Treatment
Day 13 - AG Hair Cosmetics Fast Food Leave On Conditioner
Day 14 - OPI Pink of Hearts 2013
Day 15 - Wonderbra Special Edition Chantilly Lace Bra
Day 16 -  Estée Lauder Evelyn Lauder Dream Solid Perfume Compact
Day 17 - Sephora Together In Pink Hair Ties 
Day 18 - Darphin Silky Moisturizing Lotion Essential Body Beauty
Day 19 - Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II with Pink Ribbon Bracelet
Day 20 - Tweezerman Breast Cancer Awareness Slant Tweezer
Day 21 - Coach Signature Breast Cancer Awareness Eau de Toilette Limited Edition 
Day 22 - Clinique Pink With A Purpose
Day 23 - Estée Lauder Evelyn Lauder Dream Pin 
 
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II with Pink Ribbon Bracelet - See more at: http://www.beautycrazed.ca/#sthash.FdycXO2g.dpuf

Darphin Silky Moisturizing Lotion Essential Body Beauty - See more at: http://www.beautycrazed.ca/#sthash.67rnBOoG.dpuf
- Lisamarie -

Avon Extra Lasting Makeup - with swatches!

The Avon Extra Lasting Makeup collection came out this past summer and I've been hanging on to it waiting for cooler weather because strangely I have a harder time keeping my makeup on when the weather gets cold then I do when it's hot!
 Mauve Ice Lipstick
Lipstick - $12 - with a formula that offers up to 24 hours of high-definition colour that's infused with vitamin E and wheat protein to keep lips from feeling dry. I don't find the formula drying at all and the colour lasts so well that I don't feel the need to reapply during the day. I have been applying lip balm on top after lunch just because I'm used to having to apply something and even that doesn't mess up the lasting power!
Longtime Lilac Lip Gloss
Lip Gloss - $12 - up to 8 hours of shine and luminosity - I find the problem with long lasting lip glosses is that they tend to feel tacky and while this one isn't as bad as some, it does have a stickiness to it which I suppose is what makes it last as it doesn't slide right off your lips.

Also available in the Extra Lasting collection:

Eye Liner - $12 - waterproof liquid liner that stays true up to 8 hours.

Cream-to-Powder Foundation - $15 - offers medium coverage with SPF 15 for 18 hours of worry-free wear.

Liquid Foundation - $15 - with SPF 12 - looks natural stays fresh for 18 hours.

Pressed Powder - $12 - with SPF 15 and a shine-free finish that wears comfortably for 18 hours.

Concealer - $12 - wears flawlessly and looks natural for 18 hours.

Available from your Avon rep - 1-800-265-AVON or online at www.avon.ca.

- Lisamarie -