April Favourites

GUESS WHAT? It's May.. Crazy right?! The year is flying by, we're finally into spring! That means April Favourites!

BEAUTY

• SEPHORA COLLECTION FIBER MASKS: There is something so fun about putting a fibre mask on and taking selfies. But these always make my face feel luxurious and are a fun treat. Not too sure how much of an impact they actually make on my skin, but the serum always feels nice and leaves my skin super hydrated. 
• JOSIE MARAN LIP AND CHEEK OIL: My lips have been very dry from the disgusting Canadian winter season, so I needed something very moisturizing but with a bit of colour as I'm not a fan of bare lips, and this definitely does the trick. 
• TOO FACED BETTER THAN SEX MASCARA: I tried this awhile back and hated it, but found a sample recently and decided to try it again and I'm so glad I did! Paired with my next favourite it's a dream team for unstoppable lashes.
• DIOR DIORSHOW LASH MAXIMIZER: This product is amazing, it takes any mascara the extra mile! I redeemed 100 points for a deluxe sample of it from Sephora (bless the samples for introducing me to new products) and will definitely be purchasing!

FASHION

• H&M LACE SHIRT: Basically I just bought a new top and have been wearing it like crazy. Since it's lace I normally wear it with a cream coloured Gilly Hicks/Hollister bandeau underneath and love the combination. So versatile too - with skirts, pants, anything my little heart desires! It's so quick and easy and effortlessly chic which I love!
• CONVERSE: This time of year I always fall in love with my converse again. My all time favourite are the white baruth style (constantly seen on the flawless Eleanor Calder) which I wear with anything from pants to skirts. I also love my all black low tops. Definitely need more colours!
• WARBY PARKER GLASSES: I finally went to the optometrist, and much to my shock was told one of my eyes improved! Happy days! So I decided to get some new glasses. I found out about Warby Parker from a lovely man called Brian Magida who works in Marketing for WP. He contacted me awhile back to do a feature on a new collection from the company, and I fell in love with the company. I've just received the glasses about 2 weeks ago and I love them! The quality and design is amazing. I'd definitely recommend checking the company out!

FOOD/DRINK

• CRUNCHWRAP SUPREME: Basically.. Taco Bell is my boyfriend. I'm obsessed. A bit back I posted my recipe for my homemade Crunchwrap Supreme annnnd I'm still loving it. It's expensive both financially and from a calorie standpoint to consume Taco Bell as much as I'd like, so I played around and made my own bundles of deliciousness at home! Again, TRY IT :~)
• WATER: How lame is that? LOL. I don't know.. lately I can't get enough water. It's all I want to drink, it's more refreshing and delicious than usual. It's just so satisfying. You can tell my health and diet is drastically improved when water is in my favourites.. #sad
• QUEST PROTEIN BARS: These are so good! By far the best protein bars I have ever had! My only wish is that they were more accessible in Canada, but in the meantime I order them online from the Quest website. The prices are almost double on amazon, so I'm so pleased Quest at least ships their protein bars to Canada. In the future I'm going to do a full post on more health & fitness related things like that, so I'll share my favourite flavours then!
• FONTAINE SANTE HUMMUS: I recently got a package of 2 large tubs of this brand of hummus from Costco and I've been obsessed! One of the best hummus' I've tried, especially when you factor in the price. I love pairing it was Stacy's Naked Pita Chips.

MUSIC

• WORK SONG by HOZIER: The entire album is amazing, but this song is probably my favourite. The album sounds amazing on vinyl and I always find myself repeating this song. The lyrics, the music.. just amazing. He is so, so talented. If you've yet to experience Hozier, listen away!!
• WHERE ARE U NOW by JACK U ft JUSTIN BIEBER: If you haven't heard, 'Jack U' is the lovechild of Skrillex and Diplo. Together they've created an album and Jack U is the result. While this type of music isn't really what I'm into, something about this song pumps me up! So fun to dance around and let loose to.
• FLORENCE + THE MACHINE: I used to listen to F+TM years ago. Not a clue why I stopped. I don't know what made me randomly start listening again but I'm happy to be listening again!

TECH

• Wii ZUMBA: Basically I needed a new, fun workout. I heard from a friend how great this was so I decided to try it out and it's SUCH a blast, you almost forget it's a workout!
• SPOTIFY PREMIUM: I've had spotify for several years ever since being in the UK, but back in North America it had no popularity, so when I came back here I gave up on it. But about a year or so ago it began gaining more popularity, so in the summer I switched over to a North American account any got back in business! However it wasn't until just over a month ago I made the wonderful decision of going to premium. In my opinion, definitely worth it. 
• MARBLE MACBOOK SHELL: I always buy MacBook shells from amazon, normally in solid colours. Previously I've had pink and black mainly. I was searching for a white one when this gorgeous marble one came up and I'm obsessed! It looks so chic and different from anything I've seen, I'm in love!
• GOLD CHEVRON JCREW PHONE CASE: I absolutely adore JCrew's phone cases. They're so cute, such great quality and feel so comfortable! This month I finally picked one up for my 6 after months of looking and I'm obsessed. My phone feels so different in the best way, not to mention it looks even cuter!

I've noticed there are quite a few exclamation points in this post.. Guess I'm pretty pumped! Hope you enjoyed, be sure to leave me a comment with some of your favourites!

xLB

September Favourites

Hey all, so as you may or may not know, about a year ago my blog/youtube/gmail etc were all hacked and deleted so I've been trying to start from scratch. I've been at the blog for awhile, but I've only just started to put more focus into my youtube. That being said, I have a new youtube video up and it would mean the world to me if you checked it out :) bonus points if you give it a thumbs, a comment and give the subscribe button a cheeky little click ;)

thanksssss x




♡ I'M WEARING ♡
Top - VS Pink
Scarf - EXPRESS
Lips - Rimmel Kate Moss 107

♡ FIND ME ♡
twitter: @lbechkos17
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blog: glalamorous.blogspot.com
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♡ PRODUCTS MENTIONED ♡
BEAUTY
Nars - The Multiple, in Orgasm
Nars - Nail Polish in Adelita
Maybelline - Neon Baby Lips in Oh Orange & Pink Shock
Jesse's Girl - Liquid Eyeliner Pen
YSL - Le Teint Touche Eclat Foundation
Ren - Clear Calm 3 Replenishing Night Serum for Blemish Prone Skin
Revlon - Lip Butter in Wild Watermelon
Tangle Teaser
FASHION
Brandy Melville - Moselle Sweater
Steve Madden - Troopa Boots
Topshop - Cat Socks
Tie Dye shirt
FOOD
Cashews
Quaker - Harvest Crunch Quinoa Granola Bar in Chocolate Nut Medley
Nestle - "Scaries" Smarties candy
Starbucks Fall Drinks - Pumpkin Spice Latte, Salted Caramel anything..
Starbucks - Reusable cup
Purple Halloween Fairy Lights
NEST - Elton John White Peach Mango candle
Bath & Body Works - Sea to Santorini candle
TECHNOLOGY
iOS 7
Winners - Cat phone case
New Girl
Tumblr (rediscovered)
MUSIC
Stay the Night - Zedd ft. Hayley Williams (of Paramore)*
Hold On (cover) - Pia Mia*
I Wish - Cher Lloyd ft. TI*
ALBUM
Pure Heroine - Lorde*

* I do not own any of he music listed above. All rights to the artists and their respected labels :)

❤ 25 Things I Love..

It's all about the little things.. :~)

1. ❤ Poptarts
2. ❤ Cats
3. ❤ Floral Print
4. ❤ Stationary/Notebooks
5. ❤ Pyjamas
6. ❤ Candles
7. ❤ My iPhone
8. ❤ Peonies
9. ❤ Smiles
10. ❤ The internet
11. ❤ Pizza
12. ❤ Reading
13. ❤ Instagram
14. ❤ Baths
15. ❤ Makeup
16. ❤ Netflix
17. ❤ Hot Chocolate
18. ❤ Baking
19. ❤ Nail Polish
20. ❤ Big Jumpers
21. ❤ Pastel Colours
22. ❤ Tea
23. ❤ Disney films
24. ❤ Shopping
25. ❤ Warm Weather

xLB

2012 Favourites

Hi all, this post means the year has officially wrapped up (or is wrapping up depending on your time zone/reading time..) that being said, this post is dedicated to my favourite products of 2012, which include some of my favourite products of all time. Instead of doing multiple posts and clogging up your feed I'm just going to do them in one. They'll be sorted as; FACE, EYES, LIPS, SKIN. On we go!

FACE
Foundation: Make Up For Ever HD Invisible Cover Foundation (46$ - Sephora)

Being honest, I haven't tried many foundations, but I've tried enough to know what I like. This one has great coverage, and it's the furthest from cakey which is ideally what I like. This foundation is also notorious for going with several skin tones. They have quite a few colours, but one of my friends (who does makeup artistry on the sides -- like for a CHANEL runway show!!) says when she does jobs they use this and only need to take 3 or so because they go so easily! 

Concealer: Sephora Collection Smoothing & Brightening Concealer (19$ - Sephora)

I love this concealer mainly because of the tip of it, but also the brightening factor. I use it after foundation and before powder and it's incredible! Also it lasts such a long time.

Powder: MAC Select Sheer Pressed Powder in NW20 (29$ - Mac)

I have been using this powder for YEARS and have no complaints. Depending on what you use to apply it with depends on the amount of coverage. If I'm wearing foundation I just like a light dusting of it. It's a great setting powder, translucent and very silky. Provides light coverage too, if needed.

Highlighter: MAC Mineralize Skin Finish in Lightscapade (34$ - Mac)

* this one is limited edition, and I couldn't find it online, but I did see it in stores suuuuper recently

I'm currently obsessed with this one! The MSF's are one of MAC's best products in my opinion, I can't justify spending the money on the Natural ones, so I've gone crazy on the highlighter/blushers instead ;) I love this one because it's a very light, cool toned highlighter which is different from everything else I own.

EYES

Mascara: Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash Mascara in Black (25$ - Sephora)

I lovelovelove this mascara, I can't rave about it enough, it's probably one of my all-time favourites! The bristles grab all of my lashes and it makes them look thicker and longer and curled which I adore. I'm obsessed with this. I love my lashes to look dramatic and full, and this does the trick!

Eyeshadow: Urban Decay Naked2 Palette (60$ - Sephora)

I always thought these palettes were overhyped, and prior to buying one I never used much shadows. I'm normally one for just eyeliner and mascara, as I like my lashes to look dramatic. But once trying this I started with the matte shadows, then ended up gradually subconsciously using all of them. I adore this palette now, and I don't know what I'd do without it! 

Side note: I use powder as eyeliner, because I am absolutely terrible at applying liquid eyeliner for some reason, and I've yet to find an eye liner stick I like, so prior to this I used MAC's Carbon with an angled brush, but since this includes a black I'm now using blackout as my eyeliner :)

Primer: Urban Decay Primer Potion in Original (24$ - Sephora)

I started by trying a sample of this, and now I'm ready for purchase (once the very generous sample is used up). I never really thought I'd need a primer, and with other primers I've never seen much of a difference. But this primer helps my shadows withstand my shadows even after a long shift of work; impressive! I'm currently using the original, but they do have a range of nude colours as well.

LIPS

Clinique Butter Shine Lipstick (19$ - Sephora)

I received one of these lipsticks in a gift set, which I'll be reviewing shortly, and I fell in love with this one in particular so I ended up picking it up in another colour. The colour I received in the gift set in pink-a-boo, it's a pink with a bit of gold shimmer, it's so cute. Then I went out and bought raspberry rush, which is a dark pink/red with a bit of gold shimmer to it too. I love these lipsticks because they are glossy, but not sticky at all, very pigmented and super moisturizing. I'd recommend these to anyone, I'm obsessed! *colour pictured, not actual colour I own

Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Balm (19$ - Sephora)

As you might be able to notice, I'm loving Clinique's lip products. Prior I only knew them for their skin care range, but I'm now turning to them for lip products. This one is very pigmented, very moisturizing and very long lasting. It also leaves a bit of a stain too. It has the moisture of chapstick or a balm, and the colour/pigment of lipstick. They have a gorgeous selection of colours, I ended up purchasing "Pudgy Peony" just for the sake of my obsession with all things peonies heheheheh. It's a bright dark pink and reminds me a lot of fruit punch! 

MAC Lipsticks (18$ - MAC)

MAC lipsticks will always be la creme de la creme for me. They are my absolute favourite lipsticks in existence. Frankly if I could afford to, I would own the entire range. My favourite finishes are 'Amplified Creme' and sometimes 'Lustre' I don't like the frost or glaze finishes for the life of me, however. I like them to be creamy, and matte. I love how MAC lipsticks smell like vanilla :) an added bonus. I figured I'd just share some recent colours I've been wearing from MAC!

Colours: Girl About Town, Rebel, Blankety, Angel, Brave Red, Chatterbox

* not actual shades pictured

Rimmel/Kate Moss Lipsticks (5.99$ - Drugstores)

I seldom buy drugstore makeup, to be completely honest. Not because I'm a brand sob or anything, I just get really frustrated when I try to shop at drugstores? I don't know.. However when I do, Rimmel is a brand I go to. Majority of the drug store brand items I have are Rimmel. So when I heard they came out with a range of lipsticks with Kate Moss I had to check them out. The quality is nothing compared to my precious MAC lipsticks, but if you factor in the whole 'you get what you pay for' thing, then I think these are fab. I own them in two colours so far, and I'm definitely impressed with them. They're super pigmented and creamy, which I quite like, however they lack in longevity. But for the price, can't complain.

SKIN

LUSH Ocean Salt (21.95-34.95 - LUSH)

I've been using this off and on for several months now (I'm currently off because I've run out and have to travel a bit to get to a LUSH store because I'm too cheap to spend on shipping WHOOPS) but after using it I've noticed a significant change in my skin. This is one of those products I get excited to use. The scent is so invigorating, and it's so textured it's wonderful! It's a sea salt based scrub, so it isn't something I can use everyday, but that works out better because then it lasts longer haha! 

LUSH Cosmetic Lad Moisturizer (23.95$ - LUSH)

I was in LUSH one day, picking up my usual stuff, and they were fresh out of my trusted moisturizer.. dun dun dun! SO, the kind associate there recommended this one to me. I use it as my night time moisturizer, I've had it for months now and I've barely cracked a dent in it. A little really goes a long way with this one. It's super moisturizing, but it isn't overly greasy which I like, and it smells like creamsicles! It's supposed to soften facial hair as well, which isn't a bad thing!

Neutrogena Morning Glow Moisturizer (5-10$ - Drugstores)

This is my trusted morning moisturizer - I've been using it for years and don't intend on switching it. I use two pumps every morning and it keeps my skin fresh and glowing, without any greasy or oily residue. I lovelovelove it. I'm not sure on the exact price, as I'm sure it varies where you get  it.

Lancome Tonique Radiance (Toner) (35$ - Sephora)

This is another product I've been using for years and loving. It lasts quite a long time as well for me, again, a little goes a long way. I use it only at night time after taking off my makeup and cleansing, just to get every last bit off my face before bed. It does the toner trick without drying out my skin which I love.

Okay, so this was a super long post, if you're still reading, hats off to you! I'm still in dire need of a good cleanser, so that is one of my beauty missions for 2013! I'd love to see your favourite products as well, so if you've done anything of the sort, shoot me a link :) these are always my favourite posts! x

xLB