look of the day | wide awake

November 7, 2012.Reading time 1 minute.

I am currently trying out sample sized products from Lauren Brooke Cosmetiques. Today I thought I would do a very natural eye look with a semi-bold lip color using some of the samples I received. I am absolutely loving everything so far, especially the foundation, concealer and blush!! The lipgloss I am wearing from Vapour […]

look of the day | superstitious

November 5, 2012.Reading time 1 minute.

I absolutely love darker lipstick shades in the Fall and Winter months. This shade in particular is absolutely beautiful and I have been wearing it a lot recently. It is more purple in person but depending on how many layers I apply it sometimes looks red in photographs. I love how it changes colors depending […]

look of the day | subtle purple sparkle

October 24, 2012.Reading time 2 minutes.

I really love purple eyeshadow especially for brown eyes. I think it really adds a wide awake look to the entire face. I added subtle shimmer to the inner corner of the lids to further brighten the look. This was my first time using the Lip Plumpers from Jane Iredale and I love them! They […]

life update | a certain darkness is needed to see the stars.

October 18, 2012.Reading time 4 minutes.

I had my third Iron Transfusion yesterday which left me feeling pretty ill and achy to say the least. Matthew was here with me which helped immensely, he held my hand and rubbed my back. He is such a comfort to me in every way. Unfortunately he had to leave this morning to go back […]

I’m moving out of orbit, turning in somersaults, I dive into those eyes, jellyfish swim by.

September 3, 2012.Reading time 2 minutes.

“Every day I discover more and more beautiful things. It’s enough to drive one mad. I have such a desire to do everything, my head is bursting with it.” — Claude Monet Breakfast lately: Two Eggs, Organic Turkey Sausage, Spinach and Tomato Scramble. My healthy dessert option lately when I am craving something sweet. The […]