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

Chanel Inspired USB...

I first saw this on IG lis__lai and immediately searched for the store... (fellow Canadian Woohoo! :D)

buy here

The USB is made out of an authentic Chanel lipstick bullet, cleaned out and you can choose from a 16 GB or 32 GB. I haven't purchased this myself but wouldn't mind it as a gift! (thanks friends lol)

Also if this looks familiar indeed I've seen an original from a press package on fleurdeforce IG...

If you're feeling rather creative and DIY friendly try it here...

Have a great weekend everyone! Busy weekend for me packing and moving *~*

Nail Polish Collection...

After decluttering here's what I ended up keeping...

What I consider to by my Holy Grails...will continue to repurchase (except the Chanel May)

Opi Big Apple Red (I use this for hands and feet)

Essie Limited Addiction (I use this for hands and feet)

Essie Mademoiselle (I use this for hands only)

Essie Cute as a Button (I use this for feet only)

I'm drawn to pinks for the cheerfulness and prefer reds when I want to feel sexy and sassy. My go to colors are Essie Cute as a button and Essie Limited Addiction.
I love a baby pink for everyday, but have yet to find the Holy Grail. Opaque but still light enough to not look milky.

Spa Ritual Cuticle Quench

Spa Ritual Nutri-Thick Calcium Nail Builder (old label)

Spa Ritual Fluent Lacquer Remover (old label)

Spa Ritual Lacquer Lock Basecoat (found this recently at Winners)

Product Highlight: Spa Ritual
Had the opportunity to use this line during school and love the philosophy behind the line. Color range is huge and each has a meaning.

From their site;
"Our nail lacquers and nail care essentials are vegan and formulated without DBP, toluene, formaldehyde and formaldehyde resin."

Readers, have you tried Spa Ritual products? Any favourites? Also if you have any favourite Holy Grail pink/nude polish you can't live without please share!

Better Brooch Wear...

Spotted a lovely post by The Glamourai, and finally solved that sagging brooch problem...

Picked up these makeup sponges from Target for $3.49

In action...

Don't mind the wrinkly jacket lol

Moschino Blazer purchased from Winners mentioned in this post...

Chanel Brooch (my heaviest one)

In Action Maternity Style...Purple with Maxi Twilly

Robert Rodriguez Jacket (old)

Joie Silk Top (old, new styles)

Hermes Maxi Twilly

TNA Leggings 

Chanel Flats (old)

Update...Makeup Declutter Completed (For now)

And here's my updated progress of decluttering my makeup...

This is an old Ikea trolley, new version or this

My goal is to eliminate this completely...

While I can do this now, I'm not quite ready to relieve the items in the drawers...(old habits die hard :P)

Top: Travel brushes, eye/lip liners, eyebrow grooming tools, eyelash curlers, eyeshadows, highlighters and bronzers

Middle: False Lashes, hair clips and bobby pins, Q-tips and setting powders

Bottom: Makeup cases, picture frames, sponges

On my vanity...lotions, brushes and tools

Inside: Custom Palettes, eyeshadows/pigments, lipsticks/lip glosses

Inside: Quads, eyeshadow, eyebrows and blushes 

For now this is what I'm happy to keep, however in the future if I'm not using the Chanel quads and MAC pigment samples I'd like to purge those. Also when I find the time to depot my MAC shadows I have an empty palette that needs to be filled. That will make space for the items on my trolley, (eye/lip liners, lip glosses). The tools and extra brushes can fit on top of my vanity and most of them are travel sized brushes which can be put together with my travel essentials.

Readers what is the state of your makeup collection? Any tips and pictures to share?

Loving Now...Easy Eyeshadow Combo

Urban Decay Chopper Eyeshadow

Stila Smudge Crayon Waterproof Eye Primer + Shadow + Liner in Kitten 

My Verdict: Praiseworthy. I recently ordered these in my last Sephora VIB haul, and couldn't wait to try it. Jaclyn has a video up using it and I've tried it with her recommendation (texture from MAC). I've also tried it with texture and saddle(MAC) for a more intense look and switched up saddle for Chanel Ombre Contraste Eyeshadow Duo in Sable(my Holy Grail, I have backups!). Also Jaclyn is right, there is a lot of fall out from the eyeshadow, so beware! Lastly, I use the kitten smudge stick for a pop in the inner corner, it lasts forever! I also swatched it as a primer and eyeshadow on top, and it lasted the full day! 

Don't mind the messy shadow, what can I say, it's well loved!

Chanel Ombre Contraste Eyeshadow Duo in #37 Sable-Emouvant

Humpday Happenings...In Action Wedding Outfit

I posted this pic on Instagram the other day...

What I wore to a wedding recently:

Zara dress

Chanel bag, shoes and pin

Hermes Bracelet

And here's the whole outfit...

Polka Dot tights from Asos

Prada Jacket

In Action Outfit...Black and Beige Casual

Recent errand day outfit...

Aritzia Sweater (old, different style)

Top from Marshalls

Black leggings from Aritzia

Chanel Flats

Hermes Evelyne Bag

In Action...Black with Pink

What I wore on a shopping trip recently...

Aritzia Wilfred Sabine dress (old, new season)

Chanel Bag (old)

Chanel Flats (old)

In Action...Grey and Navy

What I wore for an errand day recently...

Aritzia top (old)

Below the Belt tank (old)

Forever 21 skirt (old, similar)

Chanel Flats (old)

In Action...Matchy Matchy in Beige and Black

What I wore while on vaca...

Wilfred Sabine Dress (purchased here)

Chanel Purse

TKEES flip flops

In Action...Peaches and Blue Jeans

Interrupting my food posts with fashion:)

What I wore recently for a family dinner...

Club Monaco T-shirt (old, similar)

Hermes Scarf

Hermes scarf ring (old, similar)

Forever 21 jeans (old, new version)

Chanel flats (old)

Burberry Jacket (outlet find, similar)

In Action...Florals and Purple

What I wore to the Celtic Woman Concert...

Theory top (recent find from Winners)

J Crew belt (similar)

Dolce and Gabbana skirt (last seen)

Christian Louboutin (old, similar)

Burberry Jacket (old, outlet find)

Chanel Purse

In Action...Nautical and Red

What I wore for an errand day...

Club Monaco Top (similar)

Zara Jeans (last seen here, or here)

Chanel Flats

Burberry Jacket (old, similar)

In Action...

What I wore for a recent errand day...

Wearing my new top I got from Marshall's Brand is Gibbon

Hermes Astrologie 90 cm (same one in my banner...This was a lovely souvenir from Paris, the colours make me sooo happy!)

Hermes Scarf Ring (new style)

Forever 21 Jeans I've been wearing to death

Chanel Flats

Loving Now...Go to Lazy Day Makeup or Night Out...

For Day (lazy day makeup)

For Night

 

For Face: Make Up Forever Powder Foundation in #203

Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Flawless Wear Concealer in Medium for blemishes
Laura Mercier Secret Concealer in #2 for under eyes

Hourglass Ambient Light Powder in Luminous for Highlight (for day)
Dior Diorskin Shimmer Star in Amber Diamond (for night)

For Eyes: MAC Constructivist Paint Pot as base

MAC Sable or (Amber Lights or Woodwinked for night) for lid

MAC Cork for crease
MAC Shroom for inner eye highlight and brow highlight (for night)

MAC Dipdown fluidline for cat eye and lower lash line

Benefit They're Real Mascara
Nars eyeshadow in Bali for eyebrows

For Cheeks: Tarte Matte Waterproof Bronzer in Park Avenue Princess for contour

Benefit CORALista Blush

For Lips: Interchange with 

Chanel Lip Definer in Natural

Chanel Rouge Coco in Chintz (now discontinued)

Chanel Rouge Allure Laque in Ming 

To Set Face: Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray

Best of...2012

As the year draws to a close I thought I'd recap my best of...

Starting the year off with Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Scoring Jimmy Choo Booties for $91...

Favorite bag...6 ways to wear

Favorite book reads...

Divergent, Insurgent, 50 Shades

LA trip...Katsuya

Lastly...shopping Homesense

here, here, here

Wishing you all a safe and fun New Years!!! Happy 2013!

PS...I do also hope I was able to fulfill this goal, and for 2013 I would love to hear your feedback on what you would like to see more of!

In Action...

Recent lunch outfit...

H&M sweater (recent)

Cameo Necklace(old, similar here)

Theory Tank (old, last seen here)

Moschino Belt (old)

H&M skirt (old, similar here)

Chanel Sandals (old)

 

I LOVE...CHANEL

Burberry Eyeshadows in Pale Barley and Almond

Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Flirt

Chanel samples...

Bookmark...

My photo is crap...Readers any suggestions on cameras?

Due time for a new one...

My Verdict: Praiseworthy. This post really should be a recent finds...Nordstrom...however I ordered this months ago and have just received it now. Special thanks to C for bringing it over

Back to loving Chanel...I first found out about this on Cafe Makeup...Free gift with purchase! Who doesn't love that! As an avid reader I was desperate to have this bookmark! I was so devastated when I couldn't find this locally.

So I contacted Tressa from the Nordstrom Seattle location to place my order, and while I wouldn't necessarily order by email/phone(shipping costs are horrendous!) again I will most definately shop with Tressa if I'm in Seattle. Chanel makeup always has special gift with purchases, I highly recommend finding a sales associate who will keep you in the loop.

Nordstrom

500 Pine Street

Seattle, WA 98101
206.628.2111

* can not wait till Vancouver get's a Nordstrom!