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Top 5 EyeShadow Palettes

Why do you love EyeShadow Palettes?

I love them because you have all the colours you need in one organized palette. That’s not always the case, but your go to palettes do have that quality. I have way too many, but I’ve rummaged through them all to pick my TOP 5! They’re in no particular order and I love them all equally. I apologize in advance that 2 out of the 5 you won’t be able to purchase but I had to include them in my TOP 5 or else I’d be lying. Without further ado, let’s get started!

NAKED2

This palette had been launched soon after NAKED1’s success. I personally love NAKED2 more than the first one. I travel with this one every opportunity I get! I feel confident that it won’t break in transit because of the tin case and it has all the colours I would need on a trip. I usually keep my make-up to a bare minimum on trips and use more contouring and highlighting colours from this palette. For an evening look I smoke it up with the matte black.

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CARGO – Plant Love

I’ve had this palette for awhile but never opened it and used it. It was like finding treasure! This line of make-up by CARGO has:

No dyes
No Parabens
Not tested on animals

This palette is an all in one. I believe it was never made for retail and was only for the official CARGO make-up artists. During my time with CARGO when they were situated in Toronto I had the pleasure of taking this kit home. How many of you would love a kit like this? It has eyeshadows, blushes, bronzers and pressed powder!

 

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Smashbox Full Exposure

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smashbox full exposure palette

This palette is beautifully divided into two different rows of eyeshadows. One for matte shades and the other for shimmer. What I love about this kit is that it comes with an “eye shape” guide to show you based on your eye shape how to apply the different shapes. You can also learn from this Smashbox video: here

Here’s the swatch of the essential neutrals that can be worn everyday and the shimmers to take you into the evening: (I promise to do better swatches in future reviews!)

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QUO

 

QUO is a Shoppers Drug Mart exclusive brand. Some people usually steer away from drug mart brands but this is one you should definitely give a chance. It’s not in the luxury end of products but some of their products like this eyeshadow palette are a bit more expensive. You pay for the quality that you get! These eyeshadows have so much pigment that you won’t be using much to get its true colour. On a side note, I would be careful with these half spheres, because if you press too hard with your brush or finger the shadow will break. That is the only downfall of this palette.

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CARGO – Catwalk

This is a palette that CARGO or another cosmetics company needs to jump on this idea. Palettes with themes are great for seasonal. We see them every season. Summer, winter etc colours all in one palette. What about themes like this for any time of the year?

This catwalk palette has quilted blushes and cute buttons for eye shadows. The magnetic book is perfect for storing and the shadows have rich pigments.

 

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Pantene Pro-V Product Launch- Hair is what happened..

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Let’s face it, we all love our hair and have tried Pantene Pro-V products at least once before.

I’ve tried many brands of hair products, from the high end to the low end and honestly, I believe in changing up your hair products anywhere from 3-6 months. Whether it is a whole new brand or within the brand.

Pantene

Just like our face and every other part of our body and lives, everything changes over time. I remember about 8 years ago I had really curly wavy hair. I would wash my hair, air dry and POOF! curls and waves galore! Now it’s different. Air drying gets me minimal volume and waves. Just the natural evolution of hair.

Feb 13th, a day before Valentine’s Day, I was invited to the Pantene Pro-V product launch on King street, downtown Toronto to be pampered. If you’re familiar with Toronto you’ll know this venue. Right across from Shoppers Drug Mart at King & Peter and was used for marketing TIFF, Toronto International Film Festival.

Upon entering, I was approached to have my coat taken and my information. Everyone invited, had registered ahead for an allotted time to be treated to their ‘Pantene Beautiful Hair Bar’ services. The venue had a pristine ambiance. Furniture, tables, counters, make-up station and the waiting lounge were all white, to fit the salon look and feel.

Here’s a vine I made on the day of:

While you wait in the lounge, you’re welcomed to do your nails at the nail bar, help yourself to treats and Starbucks hot drinks; all complimentary.

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The lounge:
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The blow dry bar was set up with 6 stations and had a featured chalkboard wall, where guests left positive, uplifting notes of their beautiful hair experience.

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My hairstylist, talented Matthew Lill from Shagg salon in Yorkville styled my hair.
First, he went through a questionnaire to find out what hair solutions I was looking for and then matched my needs to Pantene products. We both agreed that the Ultimate 10 all in one Pantene line was perfect.

My finished look thanks to Matthew was wavy, bouncy curls, all done with a straightener. I loved the result!

The products I went home with:

I’ve been using these products for about a month now to write an honest review and love them!
Here’s a list of the Ultimate 10‘s solutions:

• Repair for Rough Hair
• Strength Against Damage
• Silky Softness
• Brilliant Shine
• Smoothing
• Moisture
• Frizz Control
• Gentle Cleaning
• Manageability
• Detangling

The only solution I’m unsure about is Frizz Control. However, because of our unforgiving cold weather this winter, I suspect nothing would be able to battle the frizz I had to deal with.

Overall, great event and excellent products.

TOP 7 FRAGRANCE FOR MEN AND WOMEN

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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

My obsession for chocolate chip banana bread believe it or not was purchasing a loaf from the Forest Hill Shoppers Drug Mart. It was the perfect balance of sweet, yet salty and moist. My advice for this recipe is tweak it where you need to in order to get to perfection. Your perfection could differ from mine by a 1/2 teaspoon of more salt or less. On that note, take risks and enjoy! :”)

Prep Time: 2hrs

Ingredients
1 cup of granulated sugar (or regular sugar)
8 tablespoons unsalted butter (or salted based on your preference. I used salted once.)
2 large eggs
3 ripe bananas (1 cup of mashed bananas)
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup of chopped pecans (optional)
Semi-sweet chocolate chips (as many as desired or 1/3 cup is what I put)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Spray/Butter/Oil up a 9×5 inch loaf pan with a non-stick spray coating preferably.

Mix or blend together the eggs, butter, buttermilk, mashed bananas and milk.

Sift together the sugar, flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Add this to the mixture above and stir in desired pecans and/or chocolate chips. Mix well.

Pour into prepared loaf pan and bake 1 hour and 20 minutes. However, check up on the bread after an hour and do the toothpick test. If it comes out clean, it’s ready. From my experience sometimes it’s 1 hr 14mins or 1 hr based on maybe a miss-measurement of ingredients or the oven you use.

Banana Bread

 

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7 New Fragrances To Try For Men & Women 2021

7 New Fragrances To Try For Men & Women 2021

I’ve tried all of these 6 new fragrances and yes, even the one for men. They all smell amazing and highly recommend for this year. The brands I’m featuring below are Jean Paul Gautier, Nina Ricci and Carolina Herrera.

1. Le Mâle Parfum Spray – Jean paul gautier

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This is the intense version of the original le male fragrance by Jean Paul Gautier. The fragrance is sharp and a perfume so lasts longer too. The perfume has notes of iris/lavender, cardamom and vanilla. Honestly, I sprayed this on myself and I was in love. A little amount goes a long way. The combination of all these notes falls under the oriental woody family. $128 CAD for 125 ml  

2. Nina ricci Rose Garden (limited edition)

The new Nina Rose Garden fragrance is the pleasure of an escapade, a picnic in the park, rustling leaves, the sun’s rays on the skin, the scent of barely blossomed flowers, crisp fruit ripening in the gentle spring light.

The notes are a combination of pear and freshly cut grass. Vanilla, white musk and orange blossom. This is the perfect fragrance for spring/summer. If you could put a picnic into a scent, this is it. $85 for a 50 ml.

3.  Carolina Herrera – Good Girl SUPREME

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This fragrance falls into the floral family. It’s on the warmer side with notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Tonka Bean. I love The Good Girl stiletto, a refined combination of haute couture aesthetics and technical expertise is taken to glistening new heights with a glamorous, black-to-glitter design. $130 for a 50 ml

 

4. CAROLINA HERRERA – BAD BOY

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This is a warm and spicy scent but on the cooler side. Key notes of this fragrance are White Pepper, Vetiver, Tonka Bean. The story behind the bottle is Bad Boy seduces and captivates with the speed and precision of lightning. The combination of black pepper and white pepper notes with the citric vibrancy of Italian green bergamot make this fragrance stand out.
$92 CAD for a 50 ml

 

5. LA BEau – Jean PAUL GAUTIER

A men’s eau de toilette built around addictive tonka bean and coconut wood combined with the fresh facets of bergamot.
$120 CAD for a 125 ml

6. LA BElle – JEAN PAUL GAUTIER

Spray this beautiful scent on your pulse points for best results. This eau de parfum for women is the result of the fusion of addictive vanilla pod, fresh bergamot and stunning pear. An addictive, luminous trail for an attractive and ultra-feminine woman. $110 CAD for a 50 ml

7. invictus – paco rAbanne

Invictus Victory Eau De Parfum

Invictus victory, the extreme eau de parfum by Paco Rabanne, shocks the senses. In this intense duel, two powerful and contrasting elements do battle: Freshness and sensuality.

Paco Rabanne has created two unique combinations for a long-lasting fragrance. At the outset, a surprisingly fresh boost: Sharp lemon mingles with powerful incense. An extremely sensual surge follows: Full-bodied tonka bean is supported by powerful vanilla. The perfect match between emphatic freshness and magnetic intensity.

$125 CAD FOR A 100 ML

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