Thursday, 23 January 2014

Sephora Order Arrival...Boxing Day Sales

My order finally arrived after Boxing Day Sales...

I have yet to try any but I did swatch them, so far the MUFE really doesn't budge!
MAKE UP FOR EVER Liners set (sold out, but similar)
MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Shadows (sold out, but similar)
Will keep you posted once tried!


Wednesday, 15 January 2014

Humpday Happenings...Shoes and Food

In case you missed it...

From my IG: kngap
Replaced my beat up Uggs with these snazzy calf height ones...
Starting the year off with new kicks to motivate me off the couch...
New Years dinner at Ho Yuen Kee with the rents...
Went overboard at Qoola...

Monday, 6 January 2014

Recent Finds...Nails and Lips

Some items I picked up for an upcoming photoshoot...

they are no longer carrying Spa Ritual so all the products were on clearance, SCORE!
Open Minded Organic Sugar Scrub with Lavender Essential Oil $5.00! (similar) 



Friday, 3 January 2014

Preview 2014...

It's the start of the New Year and everyone seems to have their New Years Resolutions... so here's what's in store for me personally and on Pass or Praiseworthy blog...

Goal Setting: Every year I set goals at 6mths, 1 year, and 5 years and revisit them often

Lists: This year along with goal setting I'll be actively doing lists, I love lists and feel they give you instant gratification from accomplishments

Shop my Stash: I noticed I've been forgetting my back up stash bag, and found several products have expired. I'll need to amalgamate everything into one bag or box and revisit before I make new purchases. That or donate before it expires. Along that note, I need to see more pan before I go buy another bronzer or blush. Makeup hoarding is hard to ignore! Eeek :(

Declutter: Try and spend 15 minutes per day to re-organize/declutter and seasonally weed out clothing for donation.

Donate: You've probably noticed a lessoning in giveaways on the blog in the last year. What I've been doing instead is donating products and clothing to local woman's shelters. I'd like to continue that for 2014

Also 2014 will be a busy year for myself personally, so the blog may fall to the wayside

I will try to post when I can, and possibly expand the topics :) Would love to hear what you'd like to see more of! send me an email or comment!

Here's to 2014!

Wednesday, 1 January 2014

Best of 2013...

And so another year has passed...As we bid adieu to 2013 and usher in 2014 here's my favourite posts of the year...

Makeup...

Shows:

Starting to cook/bake in the kitchen and surviving to share the recipes... :D
 Rookie In the Kitch Series (shown above Lasagna and Warm Spinach Salad)

The birth of Baby J...

Travel...

 My Personal Fave In Action Outfits...

Shopping Finds...
Fab Found at Marshall's, Loving Now(Diptyque perfume and new iPhone 5S)

And of Course discovering Instagram...

I hope everyone had a safe and fabulous New Year's Eve!!! I had a quiet night as today is my Mom's birthday and we're spending it with family.

Happy New Years Everyone! Thank you to all those who stop by and take the time to browse, comment and support! Wishing you happiness, $$$ and health to enjoy it all!





Monday, 30 December 2013

Aritzia and Sephora Boxing Day 2013 Finds...

I managed to get up bright and early for Sephora and shopped 2 days at Aritzia(24 & 27)...

From Aritzia:
Wilfred Honore Cardigan  (this reminds me of Alaia, so I had to get it)
And the Beekman Sweater and Upton Dress mentioned here...

For Sephora:
As you can see I purchased this at 6:50 am, half asleep doesn't help so I missed adding the promo codes for either 20% off on sale EXTRA20 or getting the free Benefit Deluxe Stay Don't Stray (use code STAYDSTRAY)... I'm tempted to make another order just to get this as I love the primer, I just never use the full size fast enough.
Will update once the package arrives...

Readers did you have any luck with boxing day finds? 


Friday, 27 December 2013

Update...Xmas Aftermath

Hope everyone had a wonderful 24th and 25th!

Here's a quick update on what I was up to...

Picked up some goodies for myself...
Aritzia bag: Beekman Sweater and Upton Dress
In the Hermes bag: Oran Sandals
Prepped for Xmas Lunch Potluck with my family: Made Ina Garten's Tomato Feta Pasta Salad and Salted Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (first time making these, they were great right out of the oven but got crispy after a few hours. I would suggest keeping them in only 2 minutes after lightly tapping the tops.)
Before Baking (this batch was for the kids)
After Baking (this batch was for the grown ups)
Part of the table spread: Not seen Turkey Pot Pie, Fruit Punch, Cinnamon Buns and my cookies were on another table...

Readers how did you spend the holidays? Would love to see pics!