Vampy lips for less

It's all about vampy lips this season.  Want it for less?  Check out my top 3 picks for under $10. (From lightest to darkest) 

1- Jordana twist & shine balm stain in cranberry crush

If you are new to vampy lips or looking for something less intense this one is perfect for you.  It's quick, easy and fool proof!  Stick lipsticks can be applied in 1 minute flat!

2-Covergirl Lip Perfection lipstick in shade 335 embrace

If you are looking for a more purple toned vampy shade ... search no more!  This sucker is the perfect deep purpleish-red shade for winter.  It glides on so smooth and feels so luxurious.  I can't believe this Covergirl!  Mac watch out!  

3- Wet n wild Fergie edition lipstick in Cabernet

Cabernet it is.  The ultimate vampy shade.  The colour is intense and amazing but does require a little more work.  Not loving the bullet.  It's hard to work with especially if you want precision.  I often need to use a lip brush to apply this colour especially around the cupid's bow. For the price I paid, it's well worth the extra 5 minutes!!

Daily randomness:

-Happy turkey weekend!  Live, laugh and eat lots!  I know I will.  We have 3 days of turkey this year!!

September Fav!

***drum rolls*** goes to NYX mega shine lip gloss in beige.  Don't let the colour name fool you.  This gloss is the most flattering high sheen neutral pink gloss.  The only thing my lips wanted last month.  Quick, easy, and just what my lips needed for that extra oomph. The perfect my lips but better gloss that takes 1 swipe and smells delicious too!  Bonus!!

Daily Randomness: 

-yesssss boot season is finally here!!  The temperature dropped again this weekend!  I finally got to wear my Steve Maddens!

-awwe nothing beats Sunday morning breakfast in bed!  Thanks Mr!  You really rock my world!

-caught my first salmon of the year! Holy crows! It was hard work to land that sucker!  I think I lost 10lbs yesterday!

-photo credit goes to: http://www.drugstore.com/nyx-mega-shine-lip-gloss-beige-pink/qxp466022

Review: EOS lip balm

I use to love these and now not so much. When these cute little suckers hit the market last year I thought they were the coolest, hippest thing to ever hit the lip balm market. Now, I'm tossing them all out and here's why.  

1- they dry my lips out.  I would reapply these suckers constantly.  Thought it was normal back then but now I know better.  

2-mould alert!!  The first time I spotted it I thought, weird hmm just a one off.  Now I am seeing mould on more of them.  It starts off along the ridges (see photo above) then spreads to the top of the inner cap.  

3-they're bulky! You cannot conceal one of these babies in your pocket!

Daily Randomness:
-Yeah!  I started a new personal blog ...  http://mmandthemr.blogspot.com !! Some nights i just want to rant and i feel bad doing it on here as it is not beauty related. If you have a few minutes to spare ...support my hobbie and check it out!
-Back on the One Tree Hill wagon!  The show is not the same without Lucas but still very entertaining!

Lipstick storage for less!

Your lipsticks need a little love too! Last week while I was in Dollarama I came across these acrylic lipstick holders for $2.  What a steal!  Each acrylic unit holds 9 lipsticks and fit perfectly in any drawer. Customize them any way you like.  You can place them side by side or front to back.  Your lipsticks will thank you!

Daily randomness:

ahh.. I can't believe the weekend is over.  The Mr and I had an amazing extra long weekend.  Sometimes the best things in life is simply doing simple things with people you love.  The Mr and I spent Friday in wine country.  Our favorite get-away. When life gets too crazy it is the one place that always brings us back to sanity.  Saturday, we were a little adventurous.  Took the bikes for a 30km ride.  Saturday was one of those days, I remembered why I love living outside the big city. My co-workers may snarl at me and stick their noses in the air but I love the panoramic view of the escarpment and silence.  No horns honking.  No engines revving.  Just the Mr , myself and nature.  We stopped at a fire fit, grilled some hot dogs and cracked open a nice Merlot.  Fancy huh? Simple pleasures bring so much joy to me.  What brings you joy?

Kylie Jenner lips for less!

Want it for less?  You can have it for under $10!! Try Annabelle lip liner in natural rose with Rimmel lasting finish lipstick in 104. Taa daa! You got it!

Daily Randomness:

-holy jeezs it has been chilly!  This has been the coldest summer ever.  July is almost over and the lake is still freezing! Last week I attempted to swim at the beach but brrrrr..... Could not bring myself to do it.  Far to cold!  Fingers crossed for this up coming long weekend. 

-addicted to the hunt app.  What a great concept!

-sorry for the absence :( life has been cray cray lately. Meetings , presentations, camping, fishing, birthdays all crammed into one month! Peeewt, August will be more manageable (I hope!)

-I'm starving! This little diet of mine is making me HUNGRY!! Have any tips?

New lipstick day!!

Mac's Hot Gossip! The perfect pink for my lips!!  

Daily randomness:

- my cole haan pumps are squeaky!  Anyone know how I can unsqueak them?  - life is getting back on track this week.  The 9-5 gig is finally normalizing! Yes work life balance is back!! Hooray!!