Boudoir Beauty

I think it is a universal gene that all girls have that makes us love anything to do with sleep wear. Whether it's a cozy pair of pajamas or something soft & silky to cuddle up in, there is nothing better than a new addition to the boudoir closet, especially if it's cute! For Christmas I received two pajama sets that both came with flannel pajama pants (then I proceeded to purchase another pair with a gift card), and I must say, if I could wear them every single day and not look like I belonged back in my bed, I totally would!

Here are some pieces I found that will keep you looking cute and most of all, keep you comfortable, too!

P.S. It is possible to look sexy (but sweet) without a quadruple push-up and totally over padded bra. Amazing, huh!?

1. Mesh Corset, Forever 21

2. Two-toned Mesh Corset, Forever 21

3. Ruffled Baby-doll Sleep Set, Victoria's Secret

4. Sheer Baby-doll Sleep Set, Victoria's Secret

5. Eiffel Tower Satin Lounge Pants, Forever 21

6. Oversized Polka Dot Pajama Pants, Forever 21

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2011

I can has your legs? :)

 

Adam & Anne are adorable! 

November: The month of mustaches & of course, the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show!

Check out the video above to learn more about the casting process. It's interesting to know that every year there are approximately 12 new models that step foot onto the famous VS fashion show runway. If you aren't too familiar with this annual event, you should probably Google it! In all seriousness, however, it is always fun to watch and the amount of details and effort they put in to make this show happen is remarkable. Likewise, it's amazing how they can strut around wearing those wings & such tall heels. It's a wonder they don't fall over!

One thing Miranda Kerr & I have in common: I often wear bras worth over a cool 2 million dollars, too!

Did you tune in to watch the show? What did you think?

Victoria's Secret Comes to Vancouver

Ladies, get ready! The American lingerie giant Victoria's Secret is coming to Vancouver. No longer will we have to travel over the boarder or order online to keep our lady bits well covered. This Monday, Victoria's Secret will be popping up at YVR Airport!

"The VS at YVR will carry beauty and accessory products, including perfumes, bags, sunglasses and wallets. It will also have a “panty bar” containing 5,000 panties." says VanCity Buzz. Although it is not a full store, you can get your cute panty fix while picking up your favourite VS scents and accessories. It is more of a concept store, but there's rumors for more locations in Vancouver.

You can read the VanCity Buzz article here for more information.

I don't know about you, but I am excited to check it out! Plus, class is in the evening on Mondays, so I'll have all morning & afternoon to drool (and wish I had some extra wiggle room in my budget for unnecessary undies)!

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What's in My Make Up Bag?

I thought it would be fun to do a What's in My Make Up Bag? post! I see them all over YouTube from beauty gurus, so I thought it would be interesting to put one on my blog. Let's get started.

I mostly use the two make up bags above. The bright printed bag is from Clinique and came with one of their gift with purchase events in September. This is where the bulk of my make up is housed.

I found this Betsey Johnson traveling make up bag last year around Christmas time. It is perfect because although it looks like a clutch, it folds out and has several compartments. This is easy to pop into my purse instead of having things like concealer & pressed powder running loose in my purse (where they always seem to leak!), and it is easy to wipe clean as well.

I try not to wear a full face of make up every day. However, sometimes it's hard to just go out bare faced, so I will usually put on at least face powder and maybe a bit of blush to give myself a rosy feel.

Products here:
CoverGirl Clean Liquid Make Up in 505 Ivory
Maybelline Concealer in 20 Sand
NYC Smooth & Natural Matte Powder Foundation in 731U Urban Light
ELF Golden Bronzer Compact - Love this!
MAC Baked Blush in Warm Soul
Brushes by EcoTools, Joe Fresh & POSH.

I used to own a ton of eye shadows, but I downsized my collection to ones that I wear most often. However, I love my Coastal Scents 88 Color Eye Shadow Palette for days when there is a fun event happening & I want to add a pop of colour to my eye make up. Plus, the neutral shades in this palette are nice as well. It is totally versatile!

Clinique Colour Surge Eye Shadow Duo: Daybreak (super shimmer)
& (single shade from) Teddy Bear quad
MAC Eye Shadow in Woodwinked
Brushes: Joe Fresh, POSH

Like eye shadow, I used to buy mascara like crazy. Actually, there is one I can think of right now that I would like to buy again & that's Revlon's Grow Luscious Mascara (in the metallic green tube). I often go for the blackest of black when it comes to colour. These three are my favourites right now:

Maybelline Lash Stiletto in Soft Black
Diorshow Black Out in 099
Maybelline Great Lash Curled Brush in Very Black

Last but not least, lips! I could buy hundreds of lip products and still not have enough. I usually go for pink tones when it comes to lipsticks & glosses, although I need to find the perfect shade of red!

Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush Glosses - gifted (tag has worn off). However, I have one in my car and I know for sure that the name is Strawberry Fizz.
Revlon Lipstick in Heather Shimmer
Revlon Just Bitten Lip Stain & Balm in Adoration
Clinique double ended lipstick & mascara. Lipstick is 62 Tenderheart
Mini Clinique Lip Gloss: Sticker has worn off :(
Burts Bees Chapstick in Pomegranate. It is SO moisturizing. I could not live without it!

Beauty Favourites

The other day I was thinking about beauty products. It's amazing how much we truly use in a day when you combine personal care products (tooth paste, deodorant, etc), beauty products & lotions and potions for our skin. Here are a few of my favourite things lately!

1. Honey Coconut Shampoo & Conditioner, Carrot Scrub - All by 100% Pure Cosmetics. While the shampoo is a tad bit runny, it has an amazing scent and makes your hair feel clean without any yucky residue. The condition is SUPER thick & my hair is ridiculously soft when it's dry. You know when you can't stop feelin' up your hair because of how great it feels/smells? Yeah, that's what these products do for my hair.

2. MAC Mineralized Blush & Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush Lip Gloss: See below for the blush colour. It gives a nice sheen to the skin without being terribly noticeable (unless of course you really cake it on there). I love VS lip glosses because they make your lips look full and also condition as well. Unfortunately I tore the sticker off the back of this one, but it's a deep pink (almost plum) colour that goes on sheer and has a hint of sparkle. Note: it is a tad bit sticky, but it lasts a long time!

3. Warm Soul - blush colour

4. The Body Shop Pink Grapefruit Shower Gel & Satsuma Body Polish: The body polish is great for exfoliating before shaving, and the scent is amazing! I generally try to use this two to three times a week, just to keep things nice and smooth & to buff away any impurities. In addition, I've been into grapefruits lately - the fruit itself & anything with the scent. If you are looking for a shower gel that smells good, is reasonably priced & is gentle on the skin, I highly recommend TBS's shower gels!

Happy Thursday everyone! I am meeting with my friend Jenna soon & going out for lunch. Not too sure right now, but at least I'm showered (which wasn't the case when I offered to drive Brandon to work this morning... after going for a run & becoming a sweaty mess)!