Showing posts with label tarte. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tarte. Show all posts

Friday, December 11, 2015

Girly Stuff: A Haul

For the second time this year, I was able to redeem $200 of Shoppers Drug Mart Optimum Points. I thought I'd show you some of the more fun things I picked up on my spree as well as a few things I ordered on-line from Sephora on Black Friday.

The only thing I dislike about these lipsticks is they easily smudge on the cap. I like things neat and tidy.

Primrose (left) and Orchid (right)


Essie Gel Setter top coat
Lately I've been using the OPI Infinite Shine top coat, but that's not available at Shoppers and I really needed a new one. I decided to try this Essie one and I'm not disappointed. I had red nails last week and they lasted 5 days with absolutely no chipping and on the sixth day it chipped a tiny bit. I was bored with it anyway, so I changed it, but I could have lasted another few days I'm sure. 

Revlon Ultra HD lipstick in Orchid and Primrose
I have this type of lipstick in Magnolia which is gorgeous, but more of a summer shade. I wanted something bold for the winter so I tried these shades. They were on sale too! I love both colors. They make your lips feel really soft.



Sally Hansen Complete Manicure in Tropical Thunder and Branch Out

Tropical Thunder is on my nails right now and it's a beautiful dark blue/teal. Branch Out is a dark brown that will replace my super old Sephora polish that is similar. I love the wide brush on these polishes.



Boscia Pink Peppermint Blotting Linens (from Sephora)
Now that my skin has decided to go oily, I wanted to try some blotting papers. I've only tried one on my make-up free face just to see how they worked. I'll try them with makeup soon and see if they disrupt things. 

Rimmel Brow This Way
No more shelling out $30 for Benefit Gimme Brow! I discovered this brow gel over the summer and while it's maybe not quite as good as Benefit, it's so much less money and the difference to me is really minimal. 

Quo Art of Blending sponge set
These little Beauty Blender knock offs are too cute! I've not tried a Beauty Blender so I can't comment on a comparison, but I quite like the dewy finish these sponges give. My skin has gone cray-cray again this week, so I've been leaning toward a higher coverage face. I need to play around with these a bit more to try to get full cover.



Tarte High Performance Neutrals Cheek Set
This was a Black Friday Sephora deal. I got the little Tarte set last year with the stick blush and mini lip crayon and I use it a lot so I figured I'd love this set as well, and I do! The pan blush is a really pretty neutral and it does have shimmer, but a tasteful amount. The stick blush is less shimmery and is a color that would probably work on anyone.

If anyone has any specific questions about the products above, throw me a line! A huge thanks to fellow blogger Sara at Girl Met Blush who helped me out a lot with the SDM haul.

XOXO
Glitterary Girl


Monday, August 24, 2015

Last Swing at Summer Style

As hard as it is to face, and as many years passed back-to-school as some of us are, September will always bring about fall clothing. I'm not ready for autumnal style quite yet, but I know the transition is going to start within the next few weeks.

Last Swing at Summer Style



Topshop top, 46 CAD / Unique high waisted leather shorts, 370 CAD / Topshop black ankle bootie, 170 CAD / Maison Margiela tassel purse / Tory Burch scratch resistant sunglasses, 195 CAD / Tory Burch palette eyeshadow, 79 CAD / Tarte moisturizing lipstick, 22 CAD / Essie peach nail polish, 11 CAD

TopShop has some fabulous things in store and on-line this season, including the shorts, sweater, and boots above. I'll be wearing my own brown faux leather shorts bare-legged for as long as possible, and then I'll throw some tights under them. Summer is still getting some attention via the nail polish, pink tinted shades, and punchy lip color. Not to compete with the bright lips, I picked a lovely neutral eye palette to finish the look. 

When does your sartorial brain switch to fall fashion?

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

Thursday, March 26, 2015

Fringed

All the cool kids are wearing fringe this spring.  I need some version of this skirt that isn't $370. Pops of pink take the look from complete badass to semi-feminine.

I own a mini version of this Tarte lip color. It adapts to your skin tone, and on me, turns a bright but easy to wear shade of pink.

Fringed



Topshop long sleeve crop top, 35 CAD / BCBGMAXAZRIA tiered skirt, 370 CAD / Stuart Weitzman ankle strap sandals, 495 CAD / MICHAEL Michael Kors structured satchel handbag, 435 CAD / Yves saint laurent bracelet, 205 CAD / Rag bone vintage fedora, 245 CAD / Tarte coral cream blush, 37 CAD / Tarte lip stain, 30 CAD / Ciaté beauty product, 26 CAD

If anyone has an inside connection with the Easter Bunny, this bag would be a fantastic gift instead of chocolate. Who am I kidding... in addition to chocolate.

Happy Weekend!
XOXO
Glitterary Girl