Rimmel London at Riot Fest: 300 ‘Glaston-Berry’ Polish & Oh My Gloss! 500 ‘Ooh La La!’

With Riot Fest Toronto coming up this weekend it’s time to get inspired by runway trends and some street style for the last festival of the summer.

Rita Ora has created a NEW collection of eight high-impact, flower-power, festival-inspired nail polish shades. The kaleidoscope of colour stars NEW 60 Seconds Nail Polish for high-impact colour and shine with a Fast-Dry finish. Nails look amazing in record timing!

I picked up Rita Ora’s 300 ‘Glaston-Berry Polish’ as the perfect partner to Rimmel London’s Oh My Gloss! 500 Ooh La La. Coupled together, both are daring shades and would go perfectly with a sun dress and jean jacket, pair of denim jeans, t-shirt and hoodie or an even more casual outfit for the full day ahead at Downsview Park. Just because the Fall is on our doorstep doesn’t mean we can’t ‘bold’ it up!

Keep Rimmel London’s 300 ‘Glaston-Berry Polish’ & Oh My Gloss 500 ‘Ooh La La’ in mind for this weekend!

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Rimmel London: Wonder’Lash Lift Me Up Mascara

Now that the summer is pretty much done – we have a short Fall to look forward. Let’s face it; we all need a bit of a make-up lift too to get us through the changing temperatures. Enter, Rimmel London’s Wonder’lash Lift Me Up Mascara!

The NEW Rimmel London Wonder’lash Lift Me Up Mascara has an exclusive formula with Vitamins and Cucumber extract that helps lashes feel conditioned throughout the day.

Here’s the scoop as to why Rimmel London Wonder’lash Lift Me Up Mascara is for you:

– Think precision hourglass-shaped brush with soft, lash-hugging fibers smoothly that wraps each and every lash with defined, clump free volume and length.

– Apply only a few light coats on top and bottom eyelashes to help create the wide-awake effect.

Another quick tip, use Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal in Nude on the waterline to open the eyes, making them look bigger and more awake.

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An Oscar Night Must Have: Rimmel London’s Lasting Finish Primer

When you see celebrities on the red carpet on Oscar night, do ever you wonder how their skin (in the words of Beyonce) looks so ‘flawless’?

My guess is that they are using a great primer to hold onto that expensive make up they are working.

In my world, I like to gravitate to Rimmel London’s Lasting Finish Primer for my evenings out.

Here is the scoop on what it offers you as a wonderful make up ally.

Up to 8 hours Extended Makeup Wear

–              Skin perfecting formula

–              Visibly blurs and minimizes pores & imperfections

–              Skin looks instantly smoother and appears brightened

In the winter when your skin feels dry and flakey ensure you exfoliate a few times during your week to keep your skin looking clear.  When you then apply Rimmel London’s Lasting Finish Primer it will go on smoothly.   You will also find your foundation and press powder will glide on with ease.

Pick up Rimmel London’s Lasting Finish Primer the next time you are in your favourite department store.

http://ca-en.rimmellondon.com/products/face/lasting-finish-primer

An Oscar Night Must Have: Rimmel London’s Lasting Finish By Kate ‘Rossetto’ (30)

Tonight is the Oscar’s and I thought what better way to ring in a night of film and drama then to pop on the latest shade from Rimmel London’s  Lasting Finish By Kate line in the new shade of  ‘Rossetto’ (30).  Think a deep burgundy wine with a dash of aubergine.

I adore Rimmel London’s Lasting Finish By Kate line.  It is dependable, nourishing for my lips and lasts throughout the day with a light gloss touch up.

Rimmel presents unique, sexy and unconventional alluring shades with Kate Moss’ exclusive signature lipstick line.

The black diamond pigment complex reflects light like never before to reach colours beyond the traditional spectrum. Smooth on pure London class with gorgeous, hypnotizing tones that make you look, and then look again. Wow!

As the winter in full swing and you maybe tempted to latch onto a mild lip shade for the season – I encourage you to go big or go home.  If Oscar night offers you any permission especially when you see celebrities walking the red carpet in their finest fair – please know you can being your game just as hard in work and play with Rimmel London’s assistance.

Pick up Rimmel London’s Lasting Finish By Kate line in the new shade of ‘Rossetto’ (30) the next time you are at the shops.  It’s a great investment into your make up arsenal.

http://ca-en.rimmellondon.com/products/lips/lasting-finish-matte-by-kate-moss

Target Beauty: Pixi By Petra Quick Fix Powder – Translucid (3g)

Next time you are at your local Target over the holidays make sure you check out the Pixi By Petra counter.  Give yourself five minutes with it.  I encourage you to pick up one product to buy and take home with you.  The line is super affordable, easy to use and fun!  Most importantly, the Pixi By Petra counter is filled with all kinds of goodies that can offer you a wonderful compliment to your make up wardrobe.

I’m a big fan of Pixi By Petra’s Quick Fix Powder in Translucid.  I encourage you to pick this baby up!  The invisible and lightweight powder creates a velvet matte on your skin that gives the ultimate air-brushed effect. The powder contains aloe vera and cucumber which soothes the skin, pearl powder that revitalises and protects and grape extract that acts as an antioxidant to help you achieve the perfect finish to your make-up.

If you are looking for a clean look for a New Year’s Eve party with dollops of dramatic colour – the Quick Fix Powder in Translucid will make a great investment.  Not only for a night out, the Quick Fix Powder in Translucid will be a wonderful ally to your make up regimen all your year round.  It’s time to change it up ladies.  Try out Pixi by Petra at your local Target and see what new worlds of creativity it will open you up to.

http://www.pixibeauty.com/

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Pixi By Petra: Ultimate Beauty Kit 2nd Edition

The perfect gift for someone who wants an array of options for a fresh, embellished face! This deluxe palette’s suit-all shades range from cool to warm in velvet and satin textures – all designed for you to simplify & beautify! Kit contains: 40 eye shadows, 6 highlighters and 6 cheek powders. Plus it is not tested on animals.

You can easily pick up the Pixi By Petra:  Ultimate Beauty Kit 2nd Edition from your local Target store in Canada as a stocking stuffer or as a Kris Kringle gift.  It’s affordable and gives the make-up fan in your life a wonderful selection of Pixi face make up product to ring in the New Year with.

I love that the Pixi By Petra:  Ultimate Beauty Kit 2nd Edition is no fuss and takes the thinking out of creating a perfectly matched finished make up look.

The Pixi By Petra:  Ultimate Beauty Kit 2nd Edition would also make a wonderful travel companion for a long trip away or for a short overnight jaunt.  If you are also an up and coming cosmetician and love making up your friends – the Pixi By Petra:  Ultimate Beauty Kit 2nd Edition will save you loads of money in product purchases and make you the coolest friend on the block.

Check out Pixi By Petra products the next time you are at your fave Target store in Canada.  It’s heaving with goodies!

http://www.pixibeauty.co.uk/

Rimmel London Vinyl Gloss: Love Bug

Turn it up! Rimmel’s iconic lip gloss, Vinyl Gloss, now has a great shine magnifying formula for beautiful juicy looking lips that are bursting with colour. Its pampering technology features a boosted magnifying Vinyl Shine Complex for a perfectly sculpted pout that is up to 80% shinier!

The formula also boasts incredible light refraction and high colour retention for incredibly sexy lips that are sure to catch attention.

On weekends I don’t like to overdo my make-up face.  So I usually opt for a pressed powder and foundation.  I stay away from eye make-up and too much product.  I love Rimmel London’s Vinyl Gloss in Love Bug.  It’s light; it adds a slight colour glint to my lips and is no fuss.  Perfect for the weekends!

I keep Rimmel London’s Vinyl Gloss in Love Bug in my work purse for my drive home because I need the moisture without the commitment of a lipstick.

Check it out!  Rimmel London’s Vinyl Gloss would make a great stocking stuffer!

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‘Honey’ by Marc Jacobs

I like finding an old faithful perfume that can become my signature scent.  It’s got to be a quality scent, feminine and modern.   I want to feel dynamic when I spritz her on in the morning.  She has to be able to walk with me all day and into my evenings without a fade.

My go to scent these days is ‘Honey’ by Marc Jacobs.  It’s a perfect match for my mood of late and coming off a long vacation away in the west of the U.S. – ‘Honey’s’ ode to nature keeps me in a lovely space.

‘Honey’ by Marc Jacobs is a sunny, delicious, floral, energetic and alluring, with a sparkling, golden touch. The perfect mix of brightness and warmth.  It reminds me of my time in the woods of Portland.  There was so much simplicity in those woods and I can smell the scent of those fire trees even now. I like to stay in that space when I can.

‘Honey’ energizes with the freshness of green pear brightened with a splash of fruity punch and juicy mandarin. At the heart of the fragrance is orange blossom, a note of sparkling femininity that mingles with nectars of honeysuckle and peach. Honey, vanilla and smooth woods dry down to a warm, golden base.

Pick up ‘Honey’ by Marc Jacobs before the holidays so you have a new scent to ring in the New Year with.

Top Note – Pear, Juicy Mandarin

Mid Note – Orange Blossom, Peach Nectar, Apricot, Honeysuckle

Base Note – Honey, Golden Vanilla, Smooth Woods

Pick up ‘Honey’ by Marc Jacobs before the holidays so you have a new scent to ring in the New Year with.

http://www.marcjacobs.com/honey-eau-de-parfum-1.7-oz/HONEY1.7EDP.html

Rimmel London’s: Lasting Finish Colour Rush Intense Colour Balm in “The Redder the Better”

Rimmel London’s: Lasting Finish Colour Rush Intense Colour Balm

I know I will be doing my usual rushing through airports this week which always causes me a bit of anxiety. But it is what it is.  I’m trying to streamline my travel purse with a few make up essentials to keep me looking fresh and not feeling weighed down.  It’s a science ladies.

I will be tagging along Rimmel London’s Lasting Finish Colour Rush Intense Colour Balm in ‘The Redder The Better’ for my lip needs.

I really like the fact you get a rush of colour and moisture from the Lasting Finish Colour Rush Intense Colour Balm from Rimmel London. It is easy to apply even when you are in-between modes of transportation (bus, to train to plane).

I have a few meetings, concerts, and cultural visits which are indoor and outdoor in Portland and Seattle. The Lasting Finish Colour Rush Intense Colour Balm is an intensely smooth lasting balm that is comfortable to wear all day and doesn’t leave my lips chapped and feathery after multiple applications.  Who needs the safe confines of a lip gloss anymore?  I rather be bold.

Check out Lasting Finish Colour Rush Intense Colour Balm from Rimmel London. The colours rush for hours in 7 high voltage shades.

Dermatologically tested.

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Sonia Kashuk® for Target Holiday

Sonia Kashuk® for Target Holiday

I’m about to take a big risk but as I pack up my cosmetic case for my trip, I am popping in some cosmetics from Sonia Kashuk® for Target Collection that I have never tried before. I have a wonderful relationship with Sonia Kashuk® so it’s not going to be that far of a stretch in terms of quality and performance.

Here are the goods!

Sonia Kashuk®’s NEW Dramatically Brightening Kajal

Sonia Kashuk®’s NEW Dramatically Brightening Kajal

Eyes will instantly appear brighter and illuminated with the help of this creamy white kohl liner. Delivering a creamy, smooth finish, this longwearing, smudge-proof formula will open the eyes for a refreshed, youthful look. The liner may be applied to the waterline without irritation, and the blend of Rose and Mimosa waxes allow for effortless application. Perfect for a fresh daytime look or a dramatic evening out, the Dramatically Brightening Kajal is a fall must-have. Available in Creamy White.

I thought this would be a great pick for my travels as it will speak to my first few days of jet lag, pull my make up together so I doesn’t look ‘tired’ and at the same time provide me with a nice change up to my usual routine.

Price: $8.99

Sonia Kashuk®’s NEW Radiant Boost Restorative Facial Oil

Sonia Kashuk®’s NEW Radiant Boost Restorative Facial Oil

Introducing Sonia’s first face oil, a luxurious formula that multi-tasks to moisturize, repair and protect skin, resulting in a beautiful, natural glow. Rich in antioxidants, fatty acids and botanical extracts, this restorative face oil will instantly hydrate and nourish the skin, while delivering a dewy, youthful look. The anti-aging formula contains a blend of oils including Sweet Almond Oil to soften, Bergamot Essential Oil to purify, Berry Flux Vita to boost skin’s moisture, Sesame Seed Oil to condition, Evening Primrose Seed Oil and Sea Buckthorn Berry Oil to nourish and regenerate, Jasmine Flower Extract for its soft fragrance and Black Currant Seed Oil to soothe the skin. A naturally derived Lightening Extract brightens skin, Stabilized Retinol protects against photo-aging and reduces lines and wrinkles over time while Para Cress Flower Extract works to improve skin’s density and firmness and Vitamin E delivers antioxidant properties. Housed in a sleek glass vial and dropper with a delicate scent, the formula is beautiful to use and to display.

Again, as I will be travelling through 3 different time zones, I’m sure my skin will be taking a beating. So whatever water to hydrate doesn’t catch, the Sonia Kashuk®’s NEW Radiant Boost Restorative Facial Oil will cover me for my face.  In travel I try to wear minimal make up – I was thinking of popping the Radiant Boost Restorative Facial Oil under my make up to keep me looking refreshed and ready to rock west coast style when I get off the plane.

Price: $14.99

Sonia Kashuk® Limited Edition Celebrating a Powerful Pout – The Fall Lip Palette

Sonia Kashuk® Limited Edition Celebrating a Powerful Pout – The Fall Lip Palette

Sonias mantra when it comes to a red lip is the power of one a beautiful bold shade can instantly and singlehandedly transform your look. This deluxe gold palette houses five shades of red in a satin matte finish for every occasion. The color range of a poppy orange red to classic blue-based crimson to deep Bordeaux will take you from season to season. The compact includes a full sized mirror and long-handled lip brush with a precision tip for elegant, easy application.

I will be checking out some nice dining spots and a symphony at night whereas during the day I will be keeping a low profile. I think the Sonia Kashuk® Limited Edition Celebrating a Powerful Pout – The Fall Lip Palette will make an excellent companion to pop into my purse and large tote in travel to meet my chic to au naturel looks.  I love the sleek look of the Sonia Kashuk® Limited Edition Celebrating a Powerful Pout – The Fall Lip Palette.  It looks like something from the Halston collection.  I’ll be sure to get looks!

Product Form: Liquid

For Use On: Lips

Beauty Purpose: Defining

Color Palette: Medium Tones

Color Family: Multiple Colors

Product Warning: no warning applicable

Price: $19.99

Sonia Kashuk®’s Eye Palette in Deco Starlet

The deco design of this smokey eye palette mirrors the glamour and elegance of the golden age. This wearable palette features shimmery brown, matte black, metallic gold and creamy white shadows to create a chic look for day or a sophisticated look for the evening, and provides easy day-to-night transition with just a few swipes of colour.

Since every day will look and feel different whilst on holiday I want to make sure my overall make up looks polished and pretty. I like the Sonia Kashuk®’s Eye Palette in Deco Starlet because it addresses my relaxed daily look.  But when I return back to my hotel mid-day and want to ‘doll’ up a bit more for night I can just add layers from the palette onto my existing make up or touch up.  I like the no-fuss and no-brainer colour palette of this Sonia Kashuk® product.  I wish it was always this easy – but when I travel, it has to be.  Again the gold polished make up case looks like something from Debbie Harry’s personal collection.

Price: $19.99

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