Urban Decay: Revolution Lipgloss

The past few months I've been collecting new lip items, and I thought with Valentines day coming up I would share one of my new favourite products for kissable looking lips!

I received the Urban Decay Revolution Lipgloss in Bittersweet as a 100 point perk from Sephora, and I loved it so much I decided to pick up the Double Shot Travel-size Duo that came with their best-selling nude shade in Liar and an exclusive fuchsia shade in Anarchy!

Packaging: The packaging is really beautiful! It is very slim, and the clear packaging lets you see the colour inside. The doe foot applicator tapers allowing more precision during application and is the perfect size for swiping on colour!

Formula: These lip glosses feel so creamy and have the perfect amount of shine! The shine wears off really beautifully, leaving behind a slight stain of the colour. It is so comfortable and pigmented and contains Hilurlip which is supposed to make lips look fuller. 

Anarchy (exclusive to the duo)

Bittersweet

Liar

Although Anarchy and Bittersweet are quite bold, I have found that they are still wearable and easy to sheer out. Liar is my perfect nude and I find myself wearing the most! These lip glosses deliver in pigment, shine, and comfort, making them a great option for an everyday lip colour! I am so excited to pick up more shades!

I hope this post was helpful! If you have any colour suggestions leave them in the comments down below! Thanks for stopping by!

xo, Meagan

Sephora VIB Sale 2015

This is the first year that I have had VIB status at Sephora, and I was so excited to pick up a few things that I needed (and some that I didn't)! I've had a bit of a chance to try most of the products so I thought I would tell you my thoughts on them!

Benefit Gimme Brow (Medium/Deep): This has been a go to product for me for about a year and I needed a new one! I love how easy it is to apply and how the tint fills in  your brows naturally while holding them in place! Great for a low maintenance makeup look!

Nars Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base: I've mentioned this product before, but I cannot get over how wonderful it is! Eyeshadow usually creases on my eyelids, but with this stuff I am crease free all day! It also feels really nice on the skin, and blends out so easily!

Benefit Hello Flawless Powder (Honey): I wanted a setting powder that was buildable enough to wear as foundation on days when I wanted to wear less makeup. I have been so impressed with this product! It sets makeup really well and also builds up on its own to make my skin look evened out and smooth! I've been loving it!

YSL Le Teint Touche Eclat Foundation (B40 Beige): I had this foundation put on in store (along with the benefit powder) and it looked so good! It is supposed to be illuminating and natural, and from what I remember it was! I have yet to try it out at home, but I can't wait! Look out for a review soon!

Urban Decay Revolution High-Colour Lipgloss (Bittersweet): This was a 100 point perk that I redeemed, and although I was sceptical of the colour I've really fallen in love with this gloss! It can be worn more sheer or built up for a more richly pigmented look, both of which I love! The formula is SO SO comfortable and it wears off evenly leaving a beautiful berry stain on the lips. It has quickly become a favourite!

What did you pick up at the sale? Let me know in the comments! Thanks for stopping by!

xo, Meagan

Kate Spade Newbury Lane Loden Bag

Kate Spade recently had a surprise 75% off sale, and I took the chance to purchase a nice medium sized bag as I have been wanting one for a while. The Newbury Lane Loden caught my eye and I decided that it was the one for me! Kate Spade is a pretty pricey brand, but I was able to get the bag far a really great deal and I am so pleased with it! 

I love that it is cross-hatched leather, as it feels more sturdy and durable. It also came with an adjustable crossbody strap, which a was a huge bonus.

The sides of this bag have snaps, so you can have it as big or small as you want. Also I love to gold hardware! I think it is so classic!

The storage in the bag is on a whole other level. There is a zip pocket and two pouches on the inside, and then two large zip compartments on each side of the bag. The main compartment is so roomy, and I have found myself using it as a school bag as it is the perfect size for notebooks! I was a little wary of having the main compartment open as it only has a snap closure, but I actually really love how easy it makes to grab my stuff!

I also make a cheeky earring purchase during the sale and am so glad I did! With sensitive ears, it is hard to find nice, inexpensive jewelry that wont irritate my ears. These were such a steal, and since they are gold plated they are comfortable for me to wear! I can't wait to bust them out for the upcoming holiday season.

Although these items are no longer on the Kate Spade website they do have a smaller version of the Newbury Lane Loden for sale here and a similar pair of earrings for sale here. Sign up for their newsletter so you can get alerts for their surprise sales and get 15% off your next purchase!

I hope you enjoyed this post! Thanks for stopping by!!

xo, Meagan

Rimmel: Brow This Way Brow Sculpting Kit

Last month I was searching through my local Walmart for a brow kit and came upon the Rimmel Brow This Way Brow Sculpting Kit. I thought after almost two months of use I would give a little review! 

Packaging: I love how compact this product is! The kit fits in the palm of my hand and come with a little spoolie and a double ended brow brush (one side stiffer and one side soft), that fit in the kit. They are great quality and are the perfect size, so you don't have to go purchase extra tools to apply the product!

Product: The kit comes with 1.1g of brow wax and 1.3g of brow powder. The wax is soft and creamy with warmer undertones and the brow powder is really finely milled with more of an ashy undertone. Both are super easy to apply and very bendable. The products seem to last really long even on my oily skin! I never have to worry about smudging throughout the day!

I got my Brow Kit in the shade 001 Blonde. My brows are quite dark and have pretty great shape naturally with only a couple sparse areas in the front of my brows, so this colour is perfect for filling them in as I don't need lots of added colour. This product is also available in the shades Mid Brown and Dark Brown.

I am seriously in love with this product! It is so effortless to use, looks great, and is a great value ($8.00)! I know Rimmel also has a brow gel to go along with this kit and I'm itching to try that out!

Thanks for stopping by!

xo, Meagan

Top 10 Fall Lip Products

Hooray! Fall is finally here! As pumpkin spice lattes and cozy clothes make their way back into our lives I thought it would be appropriate to share with you my 10 favourite lip products for fall!!

Revlon Colorburst Lacquer Balm - 105 Demure This is a very sparkly baby pink! IT really buildable and perfect for a low maintenance nude lip!

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain - 001 Honey Such a pretty purpley-pink! It wears off evenly and leaves a nice stain. 

Nars Satin Lip Pencil - Rikugien I just love this colour. It's a my lips but better shade for me, just a bit darker! Also it is SO easy to wear! There is no maintenance!

Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Natural - N9 Copper Pink This lipstick is so comfortable and wears so well during the day. I love the reddish brown colour because it isn't too dark making it perfect for everyday!

Marc Jacobs Le Marc Lip Creme - 216 Kiss Kiss Bang Bang The colour is accurately described as "Baked Rose" on Sephora's website! This semi-matte lippy lasts for quite a few hours and is so comfortable I always forget I'm wearing it!

Fresh Sugar Honey Tinted Lip Treatment With a really sheer rosey-nude tint, this balm is perfect when your lips are chapped but you still want some colour on your lips!

Too Faced Melted Liquified Long Wear Lipstick - Melted Fig A brand new purchase! I've been eyeing this since it came out and I'm so happy I bought it! It's the perfect purple berry tone for this season!

Buxom Full-On Lipstick - Shanghai I love this matte raspberry red colour! It is perfect for fall and winter! Just be aware that it can be pretty drying, but it stays on FOREVER.

Nars Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil - New Lover This mid tone pink has gold shimmer in it! That mixed with the glossy finish makes for such a pretty and easy statement lip that isn't too bold.

Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick - 070 Airy Fairy It's cheap and is the perfect pinky-nude!! What more can I say?!

Without Flash. L-R: Revlon Demure, Revlon Honey, Nars Rikugien, MUFE Copper Pink, Marc Jacobs Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Fresh Honey, Melted Fig, Buxom Shanghai, Nars New Lover, Rimmel Airy Fairy

With Flash. L-R: Revlon Demure, Revlon Honey, Nars Rikugien, MUFE Copper Pink, Marc Jacobs Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Fresh Honey, Melted Fig, Buxom Shanghai, Nars New Lover, Rimmel Airy Fairy

What are your favourite lip products for the fall? Thanks for stopping by!

xo, Meagan

Travel Tips: All Inclusive Vacations

At the beginning of  August I went on an all inclusive vacation with my boyfriend's family to Mexico, and I read lot of blog posts to help me prepare. I thought I would make one of my own now to give my tips on how to make going on vacation easier!

Packing:

• Instead of folding or rolling my clothes I lay them in my suitcase flat, only folding in half when needed. I helps wrinkly fabrics stay smooth and I was able to fit all my clothes for the week in one side of my suitcase (and I don't pack lightly!).

• If you are packing a hat, stuff it with some clothes to prevent it from being squished!

• I would highly suggest keeping in mind how comfortable your shoes are when packing them. I found that no matter the shoe I was wearing, I was walking quite a bit in them as our resort was very spread out.

• Pack a beach bag! You are going to need something to put your stuff in while at the beach or the pool, so make sure it'll fit all your essentials!

• Bring more than one bottle of sunscreen. Sunscreen is super expensive at resorts and the last thing you want is to spend your souvenir money on sunscreen. 

• Make sure you bring an after sun cream that you know you like! My favourite is made by Vichy, and you can read my blog post on it here! Just like sunscreen, it costs a fortune at the gifts shops and is a must have to soothe your skin after a long day in the sun.

• Always put liquids and creams in ziploc bags! Your brand new bikini will thank you when it isn't covered in your exploded sunscreen.

• If you use razors with cartridges, bring your razor handle and some unopened cartridges to avoid slicing your fingers on the blades when digging through your bag!

• Make sure you bring water shoes. This is a must if you are going to any adventure park. We went to XPLOR and it was so fun, but there were so many activities like cave swimming and zip-lining that flip flops didn't work for. It was so much easier to wear water shoes that I was able to walk in, swim in, and I knew wouldn't fall off! Also if you do any snorkelling and you haven't brought your own snorkel set with flippers (I highly suggest bringing these!) you'll probably want water shoes for swimming around the coral and sharp rocks.

• As I just mentioned, bringing your own snorkel gear is a great idea! Most places offer rentals, but for sanitary reasons I think it's nice to have your own! Mine cost $50.00 at Walmart and came with flippers, goggles, the mouthpiece, and a carrying bag that fit everything quite compactly. Watching the fish underwater is so much fun and I'm glad I was able to enjoy that experience on my vacation.

• This one is strictly for the ladies. I don't care if you are supposed to get a visit from Aunt Flo or not, make sure you pack enough feminine products for one period. I swear every time I go on vacation, me or someone else ends up using them. Also throw a few into your carry on!

Carry On Luggage and In Flight Tips:

• I like to use a backpack as my carry on! There are lots of compartments to keep you organized, instead of throwing all your stuff into a bottomless abyss. Most backpacks also fit under the seat, so you don't have to put it in the overhead compartment. It's also easier to carry, and it comes in handy when you go to adventure parks! You could also use it as your beach bag!

• Put all the important airport papers in an easy to access place, so you can grab them quickly!

• Even if you don't have a connecting flight, I always think it's a good idea to pack a bathing suit, a couple pairs of underwear and one or two outfit options in your carry on! If you lose your luggage you'll have enough to last a day. Its also easier to grab at when you get to your destination, making getting out to the beach that much easier!

• I love to bring a pair of fuzzy socks and a scarf or shall that can double as a blanket, because planes are always cold. Also, wear your bulky items on your flight to save space and weight in your checked bags.

• Bring something for you to do during the flight! A book, a journal, an iPad to watch movies! Flights can get so boring if you don't have something to pass the time!

• There are a few essentials that I think are good to have on the plane with you! Gum (so your ears don't pop during take off and landing), kleenex, hand sanitizer, headphones, a pen (to fill out the customs form), and lip chap! Also remember to bring any medications you'll need in your carry on!

Money and other important things:

• Travel insurance (or just medical). I say if you can afford to buy it extending a couple days past your arrival date back home you should. Its always good just for peace of mind in case you are delayed a couple days getting home (it happened to me!). Also remember that most medical insurance policies will only work if you call to let them know of any injuries etc., BEFORE you are checked into a hospital.

• Remember that there are airport fees and some airlines charge extra for checked baggage!

• Get a passport wallet that can fit your boarding pass, passport, money, cards, and a pen (for that pesky customs form). It zips up and keeps everything important all together and safe. I would also suggest bringing a small wallet to carry your cash and room card around during your vacation. I used Lug's Tango Travel Wallet and Fossil's Sydney Gusseted Key Case.

• As far as money goes, small currency is what you need. Especially if you are going all inclusive. You will need more small currency than anything at your resort to tip the staff. Even when shopping I found that little shops had a harder time giving change for large bills. However, if you do end up with lots of large bills the bartenders are usually more than happy to exchange it for smaller ones, just don't forget to tip them for it!

While on Vacation:

• Have a plan, but don't feel the need to stick to it. Just have an idea of what you want to do while you are there, so that you don't get home and realize you hadn't experienced half of what you wanted to! 

• Learn your resort. No, you don't have to attend the orientation presentation most resorts have (usually they are just trying to get more money out of you). Just take the first morning to walk around, explore and take pictures! Make sure you figure out times for daily events and activities and when specific restaurants, pools, and beaches are open.

• If you can, get off the resort! There are so many fun things to do and experience. Go shopping, go to an adventure park, or spend an afternoon at a local beach! Part of going on vacation is experiencing the culture and the best way to do that is to get out!

• Turn your phone on airplane mode to avoid roaming charges when you aren't using it!

• When applying your sunscreen don't forget your face, ears, neck, feet, hands, and butt. Those suckers will hurt in the morning if you do. 

• Unpack your clothes! Every room usually has a closet and drawers, so you can hide your suitcase, and get it out of the way. Unpacking also lets your clothes air out and makes it easier and less messy to choose your outfit! Also, put your important electronics and documents in the safe if one is provided!

• And last but not least, HAVE FUN! Vacation is about enjoying yourself, so sit back, relax, and take it all in before its gone!

If you are looking for a fun place to go in Mexico, we had a fantastic time at the Occidental Grand Xcaret Resort located near Playa Del Carmen! That staff was so friendly and the resort was connected to the Xcaret Park which was so fun! There were Mayan ruins, putting greens, multiple pools, paths through the jungle, a beautiful beach, and fantastic snorkelling! I would highly recommend checking it out!

If you have any tips for going on vacation, leave them in the comments! I hope that you have a fantastic day and if you are going on vacation, I hope you have a fun and safe trip! 

xo, Meagan

Vichy SOS Sunburn Care Balm: #1 After Sun

This summer I've been low on inspiration for posts, but today I was looking around my room for some products that might be worth mentioning. And luckily my eyes stumbled on my favourite after sun!

It is so important to wear sunscreen before you go outside, but also to take care of your skin once you go inside. The Vichy Capital Ideal Soleil After Sun - SOS Sunburn Care Balm is hands down the best product I have found to use after I have been out in the sun all day and I may have caught a few too many rays. Although my skin doesn't burn that badly, I will always be a bit red after being outside all day. This product is a must have for soothing those areas as well as protecting and healing my skin.

Bikini is from Aerie!

This product has prevented my burns from peeling (to an extent), and has sped up the recovery process so my skin looks tanned faster! When I went to Mexico in July 2013 this product saved my skin! I forgot to put on sunscreen in the morning and within two hours my shoulders were burnt to a crisp! Although this product was not able to prevent peeling completely, my skin only started peeling a few days later. It also made the redness fade and soothed the skin so I wasn't itchy.

The SOS Balm is made with Willowherb extract to soothe the burn and Bioavailable Lipids to target and restore altered cellular membranes (in other words, it heals your skin so it continues to protect you!) It is paraben-free, preservative-free, hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic, non-greasy, and non-sticky. It has a thick creamy/balmy texture that is absorbed into the skin quickly and has a cooling sensation to soothe those burns! And as a bonus, the scent is light, non-offensive, and doesn't seem to linger! It is marketed as a balm used for specific sunburn care with instant soothing action, and safe for sensitive skin. It comes in a 100ml squeeze tube at the price of $26.00 at Shoppers Drug Mart in Canada. I use this product all over my body and face, and have never had a bad reaction from it! This product does not have SPF in it, so in addition to using this always remember to wear sunscreen and your skin will stay happy!

I have loved using this product and have repurchased it because it truly lives up to 100% of its claims no matter your skin type! I know that during every summer and vacation I enjoy, this product will be along for the ride! I'd love to hear what your favourite summer skin care products are! Have a fantastic day!

xo, Meagan