2013 || Week 05

iced tea + reading | can't go a day without pb | homemade scones & fruit | uncentered candle wick

chili, my fav | more scone goodness | breakfast | pita, yum

cutting my hair | power outage = candles | breakfast | foggy day

bored in class | pretzel from a friend.. :) | disco pants arrived! | cosmo uk, mini eggs & hot chocolate

revision, fruit & the carrie diaries | my oasis | ootd ft topshop & AA disco pants | pad thai YUM

paid one cookie, they gave me three!! | reading + chocolate | breakfast | PIZZA yum

dumplings for dinner | arm candy | perfect afternoon | cute new icons on my phone

sketching | raspberries and ice blended yum | secondary school hoodie | online shopping.. yikes

date night with roomie | peaches & SATC | selfie | sunday spent in reading

Hope you've all had a lovely week xxx

xLB

OOTD || 25 January 2013

Hey all, just a quick Friday outfit, hope you all have a lovely weekend x

❤ Jacket - H&M
❤ Striped T-Shirt - Zara
❤ Easy Jeans (Indigo) - American Apparel
❤ Gold/Bronze Necklace - H&M
❤ Boots - Steve Madden
❤ Lips - Revlon Lip Butter: Red Velvet

xLB

2013 || Week 02

 an OOTD | LUSH/VS Haul | massive reindeer at the mall | red denim & combat boots on the tube

VS wings I was obsessed with | Mr. Greenjeans for lunch | my sandwich.. delicious | LUSH hauling

super casual OOTD | arm Candy | glasses & russian red lips | snack twime; hummus and veggies

lettuce pita..? | experimenting with a new glitter | tea | fav sweatpants from my sister

blanket cocoon | face mask.. weirdo | graphic design class | dexter & tea, yum

sunset from my window | one of my jobs hitting #1 restaurant | an OOTD | nails x ring

weird chairs in my class | vanilla iced coffee | ootd post-spending entire paycheck on books | textbook

ring + shoes | music/drinks with the girls | hot chocolate fixings | watching clueless, favourite

always in this blanket.. | typical breakfast | pad thai takeaway, delicious | my fortune; interesting

Boxing Day Mini-Haul

Hello hello! Hope you're all having a lovely holiday, I know I am! So today being Boxing Day, and me being off work, I decided to wake up at the crack of dawn and head to my local mall! I'm not super into Boxing Day, especially with online shopping existing, so I wasn't up to driving far.

Unfortunately MAC doesn't have sales, as I'm sure you know, but I had a gift card to use so I figured I'd drop in anyway.

First up I got a Mineralize Skinfinish in Medium Plus. However she ended up giving me a natural instead of the MSF highlighter type thing which I was after, so I'm thinking about going back and exchanging once I got to another mall with MAC in it this weekend (while I'm at work). It's a really nice finish, but personally I don't see much of a difference between this and the SS Pressed Power with the exception of the 5$ price difference and 2g less off powder. Soooo exchange it is.

Next up I had to get a lipstick, me being me. MAC lipsticks are my absolute favourite lipsticks. They're so pigmented and so creamy and I find they have really good staying power and seldom bleed, which is my favourite thing. So this trip I got 'Girl About Town' which is one of the darkest pinks MAC has. It's a blue toned fuchsia which I quite love. It's also a creme finish which is my absolute favourite, I find they have the longest staying power and is very creamy and glides right on!

Next up, H&M. So I went into H&M totally expecting to score, however I was really disappointed in their sales. People at the mall I work at were lined up hours before the mall opened which I don't understand because the sales were absolute rubbish. I felt like I found more accessories than clothes that I wanted, so I only grabbed a few things because I don't need anymore costume jewellery.. but it's a weakness.

These necklaces were 7$ each and are super cute. They aren't long, which I like too. They come to around the collarbone area, I'm sure you'll see them in some OOTD posts once I get back into the swing of things and get back to school!

This sweater was probably my favourite score of the day; it was regularly priced for 30$ and I got it for 10$! It has a boat neck collar and is knit with flecks of shimmer. It's an off-white colour and has a dip hem. It also zips up in the back for about 4 inches. I lovelovelove it, it looks great with my legging type pants and I'm so excited to wear it next semester! 

Next up was Old Navy. In case you aren't familiar with Old Navy it's part of a group which includes other stores like GAP and Banana Republic. It's very budget friendly, I pretty much only go there for basics and the clearance section. Their clearance section is fantastic, so I'd recommend checking it out if you have an Old Navy in your area. I know when I was younger it was very 'uncool' to shop there, so I think they have a bad reputation, however I've noticed a drastic improvement over the past two years or so.

These are pretty ho-hum, just two basic tank tops. I use these types of tank tops a lot since I have quite a few sheer, billowy blouses so these are great for underneath. I got a black one and a white one and they were 5$ each from I believe 10$.

These were another score. Majority of their pyjamas were 70% which was i n c r e d i b l e. The owl ones are fleecy and are so comfortable, I actually got an animal print version for christmas. They were originally 15$ or so, and came to around 4.5$ which was awesome. The ones on the right I thought were so cute! The ones on the right are adorable as well, I am quite the pyjama bottom connoisseur, but prior I didn't own any plaid, oddly enough, so for around 3$ I had to get these! They also have a bit of glitter in them which I love. Unfortunately majority of the pyjamas they had were two sizes bigger than what I normally get, including these on the right. So they'll be quite large, but I'm only wearing them around the house, so who will even know!

I absolutely adore this dress. It's a purple coloured shift dress, and looks super cute belted. I scored this one for 10.99, from 30$ which was great! Again, another piece you'll be seeing shortly in an OOTD once I get back to school.

Last up from Old Navy were these flats. They were regularly priced at 24$ each, and I scored them for 12$ each, so pretty my BOGO free! The first pair are grey, and the second pair are leopard print. I actually own quite a few pairs of shoes from Old Navy because they always have such a great variety at such an awesome price. However, I have a hard time with fit of their shoes, I would be a half size if they did have half sizes, so most of the time their shoes are too tight if I go down, yet too big if I go up. And by quite a lot, oddly enough. HOWEVER these have the elasticized form which makes them fit like a dream! Obsessed with these shoes. They had them in so many colours, so I'm definitely considering going back for more!

Last up was a very exciting (kidding) score. I ended up getting a new filter for my water pitcher for only 6$!!! WOOHOO :D

So it wasn't too bad of a shopping trip, but still kind of disappointing considering all the boxing day hype. Forever 21 has a 30% off sweater online feature going, so I'm thinking of shopping online for some jumpers. Other than that, my boxing day shopping is officially done!

Did any of you brave the malls for Boxing Day shopping? Or shop online? If so, I'd love to see what you got x

xLB

Christmas Wish list 2012

Hi beauty bunnies!

Seeing as Christmas is only E LE V E N days away I guess this is a bit of a belated post, but I've really been in the Christmas spirit since learning I get to go home for more of the holiday break than I intended on (YAY!!) and I have a massive list of things on my purchase list, I figured I would do a christmas wish list for 2012!

Stila Convertible Colour in Peony (33$ CAD)

I've been hearing wonderful things about this product for the longest time, and peonies just happen to be my absolute favourite flower, and the shade looked great so I took it as a sign to be meant to be! So this one is definitely at the top of my wanted list. It's a lipstick and blush in one that comes in 7 gorgeous colours. Peony is a muted nude-pink-brown colour. Gorgeous! I've heard it's highly pigmented, so I'm excited to try it out on my own. Hopefully you'll see a review in the new year!

Trilogy - The Weeknd (12.99$ CAD)

I've been meaning to buy this for SO long but never got round to it, so I hope Santa adds it to my stocking this year ;)

Kate Spade iPhone 4 Wristlet (70$)

I've wanted a wristlet/wallet/clutch type iPhone case for the longest time. I was looking into the Michael Kors ones  for the longest time but wasn't sold on a model/colour. Then I stumbled upon the Kate Spade ones and found exactly what I was looking for! This one is a gorgeous black patent and has a super cute striped interior. I also love the detachable strap feature and the embossed pattern on the front flap, lovely! Kate Spade always has the cutest and quirkiest tech accessories, I'd definitely recommend checking them out!

Juicy Couture WWF Necklaces (78$)

These necklaces are absolutely ADORABLE and stood out to me when Juicy posted them on their Facebook page. A little pricey for borderline costume jewellery, imo, however they do benefit a great cause, the World Wildlife Foundation, so I feel a bit better shelling out the money! The turtle one stood out to me first, it's gorgeous; look at those colours! And tigers are one of my favourite animals, so I had to add it as well! So cute, such a great cause!

Neiman Marcus/Target Collab - Carolina Herrera Travel Bags (39.99$ USD)

There wasn't a lot from this collaboration that I thought WOW I have to have! There were a few things, but some I just couldn't justify the prices on them. These stood out to me. After seeing them online I went to check them out in store and feel even more in love! The prints are way too cute (and also come in a matching stationary set). The interior of them is quite nice at all, and they don't feel the slightest bit 'cheap' which I was worried about. And there is some great detailing on these, like the ribbons and the zippers. Definitely going to have to pick these up! There's a lot from this collection I'll be grabbing if it hits sale/clearance. Overall, too cute!

Origins Super Spot Remover (13$ CAD)

I've read so many wonderful reviews on this product, so I'm just itching to try it! If it weren't for Christmas being so soon I'd be buying it next pay check! However, I shall wait.. It is pricey for such a small bottle, but it's one of those things where a little goes a long way, so it could last years.

Make Up For Ever 5 Camouflage Cream Palette (43$ CAD)

Again, another product I've great reviews on. A lot of people have constantly been going back to this concealer set, despite trying plenty of others, which I quite like. I opted for No 1 instead of No 2 which I probably should be, because I feel I'd get more use out of the green than the purple, that's what it came down to for me. I'm really excited for this one, again, hopefully a review in the new year!

NARS blush in Orgasm (32$)

Now a question I've been wondering for quite some time now is.. HOW DO I NOT HAVE THIS ALREADY? I've sampled it a billion times, I love the colour, and it's pretty much a staple in anyone's makeup collection. I guess I've just never gotten round to buying it for some particularly odd reason, but nevertheless, hopefully come christmas 2012 it will be mine, at long last!

MAC Mineralize Skin Finish in Soft & Gentle (29$ USD)

Another product I've heard many wonderful reviews on. The mineralize products are all so beautiful too, I love the swirls in them.

Fossil Stella Resin Watch - Tort with Gold Tone (105$ CAD)

I have been lusting after this watch for quite some time now. I'm huge on watches; I wear one everyday. That being said, I have a really nice silver toned watch, but I don't have a nice gold toned watch yet (I like my watches to match the rest of my outfit/jewellery's hardware). That being said, I like how it's fairly neutral, so great for everyday wear.

That about sums up my most wanted list! I'll likely end up purchasing majority of these myself from christmas/christmas pay money. Because they are all things I've wanted for quite some time and feel necessary to my collection! Anyway, hope you all get exactly what you want and have a lovely time with your loved ones this holiday season!

xLB