Review :: NARS Holiday Limited Edition Danmari Blush Palette - Close Up Look

Hello Everyone!!!

So for everyone that's not up to date with the beauty-sphere in the blog-o-sphere, Sephora is having their annual Friends & Family 20% off sale to individuals who qualify for their VIB! Anyways, since my mum and I share the same Beauty Insider card it's quite easy for us to remain on the VIB list! I live a block away - a 10 minute walk - from a Sephora (terrible...) so I jumped at the chance to get one of the items I've been keeping my eye on! I also picked up a couple of mascaras and foundations for my mum ^-^.

Anyways - to the star of the show! The NARS Danmari Blush Palette! It retails for $70CAD. The price may seem steep, but the price is a deal considering the palette consists of the six most popular NARS blushes, including the infamous Orgasm! I got the 20% discount on top of that so after doing some math it works out to be $10.53 per blush after tax which is AWESOME ($9.33 before tax). It's truly something for people who wear blushes or makes a amazing gift! I only have one NARS blush (Deep Throat) and it wasn't featured in this palette... so score! Do note that the blushes are 75% of the original size, however I'm not the one to finish a blush or any eyeshadow so I don't really mind. However for those of you who are blush munchers, keep this in mind that you will not be getting a full sized product! BUT. All I gotta say is you have to get yourself one if you don't already own these colours and want to try them out. Maybe even get one for a friend... or your pet! Or my turtle (she actually has red spots on her cheeks so I guess she doesn't need it...)!

Unfortunately, this is a limited edition product as it was released with the NARS Holiday Gift Sets. So if you want this product... its time to pounce! I expect this product to be extremely popular especially at the F&F Sale going on at Sephora now! Being the enabler I am, I say buy it now and return it later so you don't regret it!

On to the part everyone cares about the most! Pictures!

The Holiday Gift Set Packaging present on all the NARS gift sets! Very sleek!!!

What you see when you first open the box

NARS Blush Heaven!!!

Better look at the blushes without the NARS plastic

Close up of the blush glory!
(L-R; T-B: Hungry Heart Duo II, Orgasm, Desire, Casino, Super Orgasm, Sin)

Back with the names of the blushes. (Does anyone notice how all of the
blushes except one is made in Canada? *Canadian Pride* :P)

I'll post swatches once I use it (does anyone delay using their new makeup products just to bask in the glory of a new product or am I just weird @___@''?).

I hope you enjoyed the post as much as I enjoy having this palette!!! *does a happy dance*

Thanks for reading,
elle xx

Event + Travel Blog :: Paris Trip + Paris Fashion's Night Out

Bonjour mes amies!

So back in the beginning of September, I took a vacation in Paris with my parents. It was a short but fun, sweet trip lasting five days. It was especially nice since we were able to find a short stay apartment to live in that is located right behind the flagship Christian Dior off Avenue des Champs-Élysées - right in the middle of all the action on Fashion's Night Out! The food was amazing and the fashion (especially on the streets) was even better! I could bore you with all the little details of the trip, but I think pictures speak louder than words.

Paris's most iconic tower

 

Self-Portrait in a Chanel Window
Hollister Shirt, Danier Jacket, Aritzia Shorts

Huge Louis Vuitton!

Duck Dinner at George V

Laduree - famous bakery + restaurant!

Baked goods at Laduree

Limited Edition Cherry Chocolate Cake

Outside Laduree

Laduree Packaging for 8 Macaroons

Macaroons!

On top of Printemps Mall for Lunch

Mmmm... Pasta!

Strawberry Shortcake

Bubble Man at Riverside

FNO Ticket!

Danier Leather Jacket, Aritzia Dress,
Christian Louboutin New Simple 120 Pumps

Mum & Me at Jimmy Choo x FNO

Chanel x FNO

Inside Chanel!

Wearing Vogue FNO Shirt :p

Thanks for reading! Happy back to school everyone! (Which sadly means my posting will most likely be slowing down too)
elle xx

Haul :: My First Tous!!!

Yesterday, I purchased my first Tous item ^w^!!! It wasn't planned and purchased it quite spontaneously after visiting the Tous Flagship store at the mall. These are the sterling silver onyx Tous Bear earrings in large. Here are some close up photos of the packaging and the item! It's all so gorgeous!

The Bag

All Wrapped Up!

Close Up of the Elastic & Sterling Silver Bell! (Bears on the Bell!!! <3)

The Box Itself

Earring + Butterfly - which is also shaped like a Tous Bear!!!

Sterling Silver Onyx Tous Bear Earrings in Large

All the Packaging - Box (with connected elastic & bell) & Dustbag

Bottom of the Box with the Tous Logo Embossed

Thanks for reading & visiting!! :)
elle xx

OOTD + Blog :: In Their Shoes

Hello! Today isn't much of a "fashionable" outfit of the day, but a notable one for me! Today was the first day I got to put on some scrubs and sit in a full day of surgeries bouncing from OR to OR ^____^ (and the occasional epidermal shot - boy, those needles are long and scary!)! It was really fun and educational at the same time. I was lucky to find that my little cousin's best friend's father is an anesthesiologist (long relationship!) at a local hospital and was kind enough to let me follow him around for the day.




Had to sneak in a little shot whilst on lunch break when no one was around... Super excited to be in scrubs but super embarrassed to be taking pictures of myself in a professional public area!

It was a really eye opening experience! I get to go back again on Friday... super pumped!

Thanks for reading!
elle xx

OOTD :: Sheer Business

Watch by Juicy Couture | Filigree Heart Necklace by Tiffany & Co
Semi-Precious Sterling Silver Ring by Dainty

Black Fitted Blazer by Aritzia | Silk Sheer Top by Aritzia | Bandeau by Fluo

High Waisted Grey Shorts by Aritzia

Cheers!
elle xx

Review :: The Body Shop Blueberry Body Butter

Hi Everyone!

So I wanted to do a quick review on the Body Shop's Blueberry Body Butter before they disappear! The Body Shop is infamous for their Body Butter Tubs and they come out with sooo many different "flavours". The Sales Associate told me that the Blueberry was discontinued in Canada awhile back and was also very popular back in the day. They just recently had extra stock in the UK and decided to bring them back for a limited time in Canada and for 1/2 price ($10)!

The fragrance is absolutely amazing. It does smell like blueberry, but the scent is light and fresh. I don't normally go bananas over skincare or body creams but it smelled that good that I even bought a back up! A bigger plus is that they are extremely moisturizing!! The formula is the most moisturizing out of all the body butters I've tried at the Body Shop, but I wouldn't expect less from it since it is formulated especially for dry skin. I have extremely dry skin (to the point my legs are always flakey >___<) but this body butter really helped and my legs haven't flaked since I started wearing it! I wanted to wait before I do a review so then I had a better idea of how I like it; I've had this for about 3 weeks now and have been using it daily! I'm the type of person who doesn't like putting cream on but I think the quality and the scent of this body butter really encouraged me to do so.

I don't really know how else to describe moisturizers other than the fact that, this is a really really really good moisturizer...

The only thing I don't like about this moisturizer is that its in a tub. I find it a little unsanitary when its not in a squeeze tube but it's not a deal-breaker for me. The only thing I wouldn't do is share this body butter with others; but I wouldn't mind sharing if it was in a squeeze tube.

I'm going to be extremely disappointed when they disappear... TT^TT

I def recommend purchasing this, so hurry in store before they disappear!

elle xx

What's in My Purse?

It's believed that a woman's bag sheds light in her personality and life. Let's take a little peek into mine!

Marc by Marc Jacob Dr. Q Mini Hillier bag sure carries a lot!

I know I carry way too much in my purse, but I always hope to be prepared for something than to be under prepared (which reminds me... what happened to my mini umbrella!?). There is usually a reason something is in my purse... most often times its just sitting in there making me work out my arms ~~ hahahaha! Anyways, here's a grand list of what's in my purse according to the above photo and the reason why...@_______@''

1. iPhone 4 - For talking to my friends, gps, internet, music; I'm not one of those individuals who would be in trouble if I lost my phone, although I'm quite dependent on it, but I feel that it's essential (especially for girls) to carry a cell phone in case of an emergency events
2. Patent leather hot pink Coach wallet - To hold all my money, id, discount cards, coupons, bubble tea cards ^-^
3. Anna Sui large mirror - So I can look at myself. LOL. XD
4. Bath & Body Works antibacterial gel - I'm a huge germaphobe. 
5. Puma pouch - I think its unattractive for girls to chuck their girly things in their purse without anything in case you have a little intruder >W<'' but also its very convenient and not embarrassing to hand over to a friend if they were ever to need a little girly help! Also its more convenient sometimes when you are going to washroom to just carry this and have a poor little guy friend hold you purse so the washroom germs don't get on your purse! ^3^
6. Purse holder - Sometimes its unsafe for your purse to be left on a back of a chair, or there is simply no place to put your purse in a restaurant - Also much more sanitary! ^___^
7. Body Shop Strawberry Body Butter - I always find my skin is very dry... moisturize moisturize!
8. La Mer Hand Treatment - I have eczema on my hands so I need something a little more bam to make my hands better #____#
9. Staedtler Triplus Mobile Office - Super handy! It has a pencil, ballpoint blue pen, black felt tip pen, and a highlighter. Just in case you ever need to write something down! *O*
10. Avene Hydrance Optimale spf 25 Hydrating Cream for Sensitive Skin - Sun protection is very important! (Though I'm usually too lazy to put it on) >A<''
11. Coach patent coin purse - For my coins and subway tokens ~_~
12. samy mini hairspray - My version of pepper spray! since in some countries pepper spray or mace is illegal, hairspray is not! Like I said before, it's important for girls who find themselves walking home late at night after classes or work to protect themselves. Also doubles up in aid if you find yourself in a hair crisis! ^w^
13. Hair tie - Cause my long hair sometimes gets annoying XD
14. Camera case + camera - I am a total shutter bug. Pictures of everything! food. people. places. cute things. silly things. the works. I am a keen believer that there is no such thing as too much pictures. 
15. Puffs tissues - Just in case :P
16. Forever 21 sunglasses - Sun protection for your eyes! plus they are stylish ^-^
17. TNA makeup case - A girl's magic bag; Usually over flowing with various lip products
18. Keys - Other than the obvious... Again with safety, I also have an energizer safety fob on it. if I feel I'm in danger its sometimes easier to pull the tab off and have the key chain emit a siren noise than to scream for help. Or you can do both ^-^. It also doubles up as a flashlight! my cupcake key fob is from Coach. (Anyone noticed my awesome blingy heart key? Love it! My dad bought it for me and my mum ^-^)
19. iPhone headphones - Gotta get my groove onn!

So, after reading my list you probably can tell what my priorities are: safety, sanitation, health, and convenience

Here's a close up of my keys so you can see how the Energizer safety fob looks like if you ever wish to purchase your own.

Safety first!

So I hope you enjoyed my What's in My Purse and that I gave you some tips on how to protect yourself with a few multifunctional items in your purse!

With love,
elle xx