Recent Finds...Kit and Ace

TGIF!
I found out about Kit and Ace while watching Queen of Sheba recently...(check out the video below)

My Verdict: Praiseworthy. There's a store close by so I decided to pop by and check out this technical cashmere for myself!
Happy to report the fabric really is super soft and luxurious! I picked up 2 tops and will be ordering a few more as they didn't have the colour I wanted in stock.

Haro Tank

Calvert Tee ( I purchased this one in black and will be ordering this colour as well)

Harwood Tee

Mara Tank (I tried the grey and this was very flattering on, debating on getting a black too but do I really need another one? lol)

Kit and Ace

2235 W 4th Ave

Vancouver, BC

Ootd

Also check out Angela!
Instagram: queenofsheba82
YouTube: Queen of Sheba82

Aritzia Private Sale...June 15 - June 24 20% - 40% off

TGIF!

Aritzia is having their private sale now and I managed to pick up some pieces...
Still waiting for a further reduction before I commit to more. I did however, receive the free gift with purchase. I chose the Baies Noires, and next time I'll get the Jasmin(smells sooo nice!).

Moffett Tank 20% off

Sabine Dress 20% off

Free gift with purchase...value $65

Four to choose from: Baies Noires, Vanilla, Jasmin and Figue

Other pieces I'll be picking up when the further reductions hit, hopefully they'll still have my size...

Fawkner Blouse

Keisei Dress

Kiyo Blouse

Readers have you purchased anything from this private sale? Anything on your wishlist?

Luxury Pyramid...

My gf sent me this article recently regarding China's view on the luxury market.
I was surprised to see Chanel wasn't on this pyramid...

Is LV the brand for secretaries??

Part of my collection...

Readers, what are your thoughts? Will you still be buying LV or curbing that shopping habit?

What's in my travel makeup bag...

Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and Happy Memorial Day to our neighbours down South!

I was away for the weekend and here's what I packed for my makeup...

Louis Vuitton Toiletry Pouch

Dolce and Gabbana Blush in Tan

Hourglass Ambient Light Powder in Luminous Light

Dior Highlighter in Amber Diamond (discontinued)

Benefit Blush in CORALista (I removed it out of the box and placed it on a finishing powder I had)

Giorgio Armani Maestro Liquid in 10

Giorgio Armani Sun Fabric Sheer Bronzer in 200

Mac Quad

Too Faced Bronzer in Chocolate

Chanel Eyeshadow Duo in 37 Sable/Emouvant

Nars Duo Eyeshadow in Alhambra

Giella Highlighter

Guerlain Pressed Powder

Benefit They're Real Mini Mascara and Roller Lash Sample

Mac Subculture Lip Liner

Mac Giddy Lipstick

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Oil Free in Bisque

By Terry Ombre Blackstar in Frozen Quartz

Nars Larger than life long wear eyeliner in Via Appia

Nars Radient Creamy Concealer in Custard

Nars Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Primer

Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer

Anastasia Brow Wiz in Medium Brown

Shu Uemura Natural Volume Lashes

Brushes, Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler, glue and random tweezers

Humpday Happenings...Update

Hello Everyone! Hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day!

Quick update of the last few weeks! So sorry for not being consistent!

Cookies from the old man for Mother's Day

Shopping at Sephora and Shoppers Drug Mart

Tarteguard 30 Sunscreen Lotion

St Tropez Mousse

St Tropez Mini Tanning Mitt

* Shoppers has a spend your points this weekend so I'll definitely pop by the beauty boutique and grab a few things!

Also ordered this brush to start dry brushing and prep for my tan...

Quick update on my recent splurges from Sephora:

My Verdict: Praiseworthy. Love the Giorgio Armani fluid sheer (I add this to foundation or use it on top of foundation. Although I find it doesn't blend as nicely when it lays on top), liquid shimmer (I use this to contour and darken my foundation) and lastly the bronzer which I use as a blush. For some reason though GA's foundation doesn't work for me. I can't recall exactly why I hated it as it's been a good 5 years since I tried it lol, but I know for a fact it didn't look good. I went with Estee Lauder double wear instead for the event I was attending. The finish looked much nicer on my skin, and it photographed beautifully!

Sephora VIB purchase...

Here's what I purchased over the weekend taking advantage of the VIB promo...

Josie Maran Whipping Argan Oil Ultra-Hydrating Body Butter

Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Intensive Hand Cream

Anastasia DIPBROW Pomade in Medium Brown

Escada Turquoise Summer Rollerball

Giorgio Armani Fluid Sheer in #2 Shim Beige

I also got a sample of Fresh Sugar Lychee (not shown) and picked up my birthday gift (love NARS Cruella)

Just a side note; in my last post I mentioned I was going to order the Koh Gen Do illuminator, but after swatching it decided to return as I found it too sparkly for daytime wear. (Got the GA fluid sheer instead)

With that order I got the limited edition Beauty Blender and Benefit kit, which has now sold out.

Included was the Beauty Blender, air port pouch, travel size soap and Benefit's that girl and girl meets pearl...

Readers, did you pick up anything from the sale? Any favorites? Please share! TGIF have a wonderful weekend everyone!

Direct Buy and Consignment...

As you know I recently did some tidying up...
After donating to charity, and family it was finally time to sell the rest...

From previous experience I've had some bad luck with consignment shops so I personally prefer getting paid upfront even if it's a lower amount. Unless I don't mind having the item sit for awhile to get a few hundred more than I will choose the consignment option.

First time quote...

I previously dealt with Yoogi's closet and found out about them from Katherine (Feather Factor, thanks for the advice!)
I was quite happy with the turn around time for quotes and payment, however I found the quotes to be on the lower end.
So for this next round after exhausting craigslist, (I haven't posted on eBay before and didn't want to start) I searched local consignment shops and asked if they offered direct buy options. I found 2 and contacted one that gave me a quote by email.
Overall, I'm quite happy with the payout and the whole experience. Also saved me shipping and handling to the US for Yoogi's, so YAY!
If you're looking to get paid out right away I would definitely call your local consignment shops and ask if they would be interested in offering direct buy as apposed to consignment. You'll get less but if you're like me and prefer to have money right away then it's a great option. Also many consignment shops may not list direct buy, so call directly to confirm.

Yoogi's Closet

Mine and Yours
1062 Hornby Street
Vancouver, BC
604 620 8885

Luxury Labels Consignment Boutique
4550 Hastings St.
Burnaby, BC
604 299 1604

Recent Finds...Sephora

As mentioned in my last post I popped into Sephora and grabbed a few new products Rachael mentioned in her videos...

Yves Saint Laurent #17 

Giorgio Armani Maestro Liquid Summer SPF 15

Giorgio Armani Sun Fabric Sheer Bronzer #200

Benefit Roller Lash Sample

I also wanted the Koh Gen Do Aqua Foundation Illuminator in IL01 but will be ordering that online

Rachael Brook Everyday Makeup Look

I was looking like a pasty ghost on the weekend when I attended my girlfriend's birthday dinner so these new bronzing beauties could not come at a sooner time!

I've also ordered Lanolips which are back ordered, but will be posting it on IG once it finally arrives...

Watch Rachael's video here...

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