The Winter Tag

Welcome to the 12 Days of Blogmas - Day 3

Last year I did the Christmas tag and all my answers are still the same this year so if you want to read that post you can find it here. This year for something different I thought I would do the Winter Tag. I found these questions on Lottebeautybox.co.uk

1. What are your favourite things about winter?

I like how cosy everything feels in winter where you can curl up under a blanket beside the fire. I like how clean things look with a nice white layer of snow. I love the holidays and the week between Christmas and New Years. For things I don't like about winter, I hate that where I live it lasts 5-6 months and I really hate when it's -40C.

2. What is your favourite winter outfit?

I like to be warm in the winter so I wear a sweater everyday. When I'm at home I pretty much live in sweat pants and an oversized hoodie.

3. What is your favourite winter food?

I love Christmas cookies, baking and all things sweet. Warm foods like soup are also really nice in the winter.

4. Favourite Winter Drink?

I have a green tea latte everyday (recipe here) but at Christmas I especially love the Caramel Brulee Latte from Starbucks. It's heaven in a cup.

5. How do you like to do your makeup in the winter?

As my skin gets ridiculously dry in the winter I don't wear as much foundation as it tends to look cakey. My makeup usually consists of concealer, shimmery champagne or light pink eyeshadow, mascara, a mauve blush and a dark berry or red lip.

6. What are you hoping Santa brings you?

I would really like a laptop/camera bag from Kelly Moore.

7. What are the first 3 things that remind you of winter?

The first snow fall of the year.

Making my amazing Ginger Cookies (recipe coming soon)

When all the Christmas Lights get put up around the city.

8. What is your favourite winter song?

I don't really have a favourite but I like the Charlie Brown Christmas CD.

9. What is your favourite winter scent?

By far my favourite is Bath and Body Works - Winter Candy Apple. I'm totally obsessed. 

Everyone is tagged to answer these questions. Let me know if you do this tag so I can check yours out! And remember to come back tomorrow for more of the 12 Days of Blogmas.

Autumn Tag

I've seen a few Autumn tags floating around lately so I thought I would take some of my favourite questions from each and answer them myself. I live in Canada where we use the terms Autumn and Fall interchangeability so you can expect to see some of that. We also have both Thanksgiving and Halloween in the month of October. I also thought this would be a good chance to display some of my favourite pictures I've taken this autumn.

Favourite Seasonal Drink
My all time favourite cold weather drink is a Green Tea Latte but just this year I had my first Pumpkin Spice Latte (I know, I'm really late to the party) I have to say I wasn't disappointed.

Favourite Autumn Accessories
I really like scarves although to be honest I try and stay away from accessories until the snow flies. Once winter hits you can't go anywhere without the full getup - hat, mitts, scarf, boots.

Favourite Halloween Movie
When I was younger I was obsessed with the Halloweentown movies but I'd have to say my current favourite is The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Favourite Fall Sweater
I have 4 sweaters that I am absolutely obsessed with from Anthropologie. But I have to say my favourite is this fuzzy pajama sweater that's so warm and cozy, it feels like you're always receiving a big hug.

Favourite Fall Food
We just had Thanksgiving this past weekend so I'd probably have to say Thanksgiving dinner with turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie.

Favourite Autumn Scent to burn
My current favourite candle is pumpkin maple scented and it's quite possibly the nicest thing I've ever smelled.

Favourite Fall Decor
I love lots of nicely lit candles and colorful leafy decorations.

What do you love most about Autumn?
I love when the leaves change colours before they fall. I love when the weather changes and it's not too hot and not too cold. I love the sound of crunching leaves as you walk.

Favourite Autumn Makeup look
I usually starting wearing darker makeup looks in the fall. I love wearing red/berry lips (check out my most recent post here for some of my favourites). I also tend to wear more brown eyeshadow. And usually I'll start wearing a heavier foundation than in the summer.

What would be considered typical fall weather where you live?
Fall is usually nice in the part of Canada where I live. Days average about 11 degrees Celsius but can be warmer or colder. Usually there isn't snow until November but I have had some Halloweens in the past where I was trekking through the snow to trick-or-treat.

I tag everyone of you to answer these questions! Let me know in the comments if you do the tag.

What's in my Bag

I can't believe I've never done a 'What's in my Bag' post before!

My bag is from the brand Melie Bianco. It has a removable chain strap and a top handle. I love this bag especially because it's small and compact, limiting the stuff I can fill it with. It also makes it easy to find everything. 

My bag just has one big compartment and a tiny zip pocket. I've had the bag for quite a few years so I don't think it's still available but others like it can be found on meliebianco.com.

In my bag I keep:

 My Wallet which is from the brand Relic 

Bath & Body Works Strawberry Hibiscus Hand Sanitizer  

An extra pair of Contact Lenses 

My Rose Gold Ear Buds

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Honey

E.O.S Hand Cream

Elizabeth and James Nirvana White Rollerball

My iPhone 

A cute pill box to keep Tylenol and Aleve

I hope you've enjoyed a peak into my bag. What are some of your handbag essentials?

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The Christmas Tag - ❄ Blogmas

This is an edited version of the Christmas Tag that has been going around lately. I thought this would help me get into the Holiday Spirit. I don't know who created the original tag but credit goes to them. I tag everyone to do this tag and if you do it let me know in the comments because I really love reading them.

1. What is your favorite Christmas film?

My favourite is probably a three way tie between Love Actually, The Santa Clause and It's a Wonderful Life.

2. Have you ever had a white Christmas?
I've only ever NOT had a white Christmas once. I went on a cruise last year with my family so I was trekking through the Belize jungle on Christmas day. I can't imagine being home and not having a white Christmas. Snow usually arrives here in November and stays until April.

3. What is your go to makeup look for the holidays?
I like red lips, rosy cheeks and sparkly eyeshadow. It's a holiday, why not go all out?

4. What is your favorite Christmas song?
 I love listening to our Charlie Brown Christmas CD.

5. What holiday traditions are you looking forward to most this year?
Putting up our tree, watching Christmas movies on TV, eating Christmas cookies, opening our gifts Christmas morning, Christmas eve and Christmas day family dinners.

6. Is your Christmas tree real or fake?
Real. We have it, we just haven't decorated it yet.

7. What is your all-time favorite holiday food/sweet treat?
I love making ginger cookies and my aunt always makes homemade fudge that is to die for.

8. Be honest: do you like giving gifts or receiving gifts better?
I actually find both to be kind of stressful, but I absolutely love watching someone open my gift when I feel confident they're going to like it. I enjoy making others happy.

9. What is the best Christmas gift you've ever received?
6 years ago I got my Laptop as a Christmas gift from my parents. I was absolutely shocked as I hadn't expected it at all. It's been 6 years and it's still my favourite possession. It's now old and it doesn't work that well anymore but I still love it and can't part with it.

10. Most memorable Holiday moment?
When we were younger my brother and I would put out 'reindeer chow' in our front yard to feed Santa's reindeer. My parents used to make it look like Santa had parked in our front yard and the reindeer had eaten the food we left. The first year I saw it, I thought it was the most magical thing in the world.

Perfect Palette Tag - ❄ Blogmas

This is a tag I've wanted to do for a while and I'm finally getting around to it. A lot of my palettes fit in multiple categories but I tried to fit them as best I could. I don't actually know who created this tag but if anyone does please tell me so I can give them credit.

1. Best Packaging- itCosmetics Naturally Pretty Palette

I think the packaging on this palette is very unique. I love the soft cushiony feel to the outside and the gold inside is beautiful. Plus it has a strong magnetic closure so it won't accidentally open and get ruined. You can check out my review here.

2. Best Color Payoff – Urban Decay Naked 2

I love the formulation of Urban Decay eyeshadows. They're so creamy and pigmented. Sometimes the more glittery shadows have fallout, but the colour payoff is still great. There really isn't a dud in this palette. You can check out my review here.

3. Most Versatile – Wet and Wild Comfort Zone

I chose this for the most versatile due to the range of colours it offers.  The only thing that would make it better was if it included a matte shade. There's so many different looks you could do with this palette. Let me know if you would like me to post a review or eyeshadow looks.


4. Best for Traveling – Too Faced Natural Eyes

This is the only eyeshadow palette I took to the lake with me this summer. It is small and compact and has a mirror. It also has a good combination of mattes and shimmer shades. You can do lots of looks with this, from a simple everyday to a dramatic smokey eye. I haven't done a review on this palette yet but it's one of my favs so let me know if you want one.

5. Biggest Regret - pixi Plum Quartz

I do a lot of research into palettes before I buy them so I don't actually regret any. I was a little disappointed in this palette but I don't regret it. I bought it to review so it served it's purpose but it's the only one I could think to put for this question. You can find my review here.


6. Best Color Names – TheBalm NUDE’tude

I think the names in this palette are really cute. They follow the name of the palette itself with different attitudes and they all start with the letter 'S'. Some of my favourite names include Sassy, Stubborn, Standoffish, Sultry and Silly. You can read my review here.

7. Least Used – essence how to make nude eyes

This is my least used because I got it about 2 weeks ago. That's it. I try and use all my palettes equally. So I don't have a least used. Is that weird? I don't know. You can read my review here.

8. Most Used – Urban Decay Naked Basics 2 (or Naked Basics)

These are my two most used palettes. I generally reach for these when I don't know what else to use. I use Naked Basics less since I got Naked Basics 2 but Venus from Naked Basics is my all time favourite highlight shade. So I thought it was only fair I include both. You can find my review for Naked Basics here and Naked Basics 2 here.

9. Most Loved – Urban Decay Naked 3

I love these rosey shades! This is just such as unique palette and it comes from my favourite eyeshadow brand. I coveted this palette for such a long time before I actually got my hands on it which makes me appreciate it even more. I haven't done a review on this palette yet either. Let me know if you want one.

10. Desert Island – Lorac Pro 2

I chose this palette for this question for a few reasons. Firstly, this is probably my favourite palette that I own so if I were on a desert island I wouldn't want to part with it. Secondly, this palette has lots of fun, bright colours that might suite being on a desert island (I'm thinking Navy, Plum and Jade) but it also has lots of neutrals. There could be a look appropriate for any occasion.You can find my review here.

My Makeup Weaknesses Tag

I don't know if there's already a similar tag out there already. I just thought I'd create one for fun. I'm not actually tagging anyone specifically but if you'd like to do it, enjoy!

I love makeup and I'd like to think that I'm pretty good at it but everyone has their downfalls or weaknesses whether that be something you're not so good at or makeup that you can't walk by in a store without impulse buying.

1. What is something you wish you were better at? 
Winged liner. I think a lot of people struggle with this one. I will often try and end up removing it because it looks so bad.

2. What facet of your makeup routine do you find most annoying?
I find doing my brows to be a pain. There's a lot of upkeep involved and I find it can take a long time to make them look presentable. I understand their importance to the whole look, I just can't say I enjoy the process of getting there.

3. What makeup trend do you wish you could pull off?
Dark lips - either dark red or dark purple. I really like the idea and look but with my extremely fair skin, I'm pretty sure I would end up looking dead.
That or vibrant eyes such as those that can be created by something like the Urban Decay Electric Palette.

4. What's the first thing you leave out of your makeup routine when you're in a rush?
Foundation. If I don't have time I'll focus on my eyes because I find it the most fun and I'll usually just use some concealer on problem areas. I'll also leave out blush, bronzer, highlight and occasionally brows.

5. What makeup item do you impulsively pick up when shopping?
Although eyeshadow palettes are the items I go most weak at the knees for, I don't usually impulse buy a palette. However for some reason whenever I go into a drugstore I have to pick up a lip product. There are so many good ones at the drugstore for so cheap and there are always new ones I need to get my hands on.