eat, drink, and be scary.

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween, everyone!

I love holidays, and Halloween is no exception. It's nice to get dressed up, spend time with friends, and just have a good time! That is what holidays are all about.

a wise lover values not so much the gift of the lover as the love of the giver.

I always feel very spoiled when it comes to my birthday. My loved ones certainly spoiled me rotten with birthday presents this year. I don't feel like I deserve them, but they sure are nice to have!

Here are some of the things I was lucky enough to receive for my birthday from my family this year.

then I go out at night and paint the stars.

Getting dressed and ready to go out is always a fun experience for me. Lately, I have gone out a little more than usual, to a concert and for my birthday dinners with my boyfriend and my family. So, I used these occasions as an excuse to look my best!

Here are some pictures of my life lately!

how old would you be if you didn't know how old you are?

Happy Birthday To Me!

Today is my birthday! 

I always get really excited when it comes to my birthday. I have a twin brother, so, growing up, I always had to share everything....which is why in the past, I made such a big deal out of celebrating my birthday - I wanted to have my own special experience.

This year, though, I am keeping it low-key. I booked the day off work so I could relax, and tonight I am going out to dinner with my family and my boyfriend. I am hoping to spend some time with friends later on in the week as well! I am looking forward to taking it easy today. And eating lots of cake!

I hope you all have a great day!

inspired by: katy perry

When it comes to celebrities, few inspire me the way that Katy Perry does. I am even dressing up as her this Halloween! From her outrageous and bold fashion choices to her fun personality, Katy is never boring. Not only is Katy Perry's music amazing, but her makeup is always flawless. She brings fun and whimsy to every look. Katy's makeup typically fuses bright candy colours and retro style together to create her signature look! Whenever I'm in a makeup rut, I try to channel my inner Katy Perry. That means incorporating fun, bright colours without looking back.

Here are some of my favourite Katy Perry makeup looks to keep you inspired this week.

the heart and mind are the true lens of the camera.

Lucky me, I have a new camera!

My wonderful boyfriend gave me the camera before I went away to England - an early birthday present! My old camera didn't focus well and the buttons stuck, but it was doing the job. I wanted to save up for a better one....but my boyfriend beat me to it. It is a Sony Cyber-Shot - and it's red! It is so so cute.

I am absolutely loving my new camera. The flash is better, it focuses so well and the colours are more vibrant. Every time I use it, I feel very spoiled indeed.

What do you have planned this weekend?

review: real techniques brushes

Like so many beauty bloggers, I am a big fan of Sam and Nic from Pixiwoo. I was so excited when Sam originally released her Real Techniques makeup brush line! Unfortunately, the brushes aren't available where I live. So, when I visited London, I hit up every Boots I could. I was able to find the Base Core Collection and Eyes Starter Set. Sadly, the amazing stippling brush I keep hearing so much about was sold out every place I went. But - I am so excited to finally have my hands on these brushes.

london shopping haul part 2: accessories

 First of all, I just want to wish my boyfriend a happy birthday! His birthday is tomorrow, but because he is working, we are celebrating it today. Can't wait to spoil him!

Now onto today's post! There is nothing like the perfect accessory to finish off an outfit! While I was in London, I added a few new accessories to my collection that I adore.

london: shopping haul!

Like a lot of people, I love shopping. And whenever I go to London, I tend to do a lot of it! I tried to be good this year, but once I hit Primark, that kind of went out the window!

Most of my shopping was done at HMV, Primark, New Look, Next, and Waterstones. I ended up buying a ton of books, but didn't photograph them all - Katie Price books are my guilty pleasure, so I stocked up!

Here is some of my London shopping haul!

london, thou art the flower of cities all!

As you all know, I recently got back from visiting London, England. It is my favourite place in the world. While I was there, I did far too much shopping, went to the Making of Harry Potter Studio Tour, Kensington Palace, had tea at Fortnum and Mason, and went on the Jack the Ripper walk. It was a nice week away from work, though I missed my boyfriend terribly! Here are some of my pictures from the trip....

wear perfume wherever you want to be kissed.

“A woman's perfume tells more about her than her handwriting.”

- Christian Dior

Happy Thanksgiving to all of my fellow Canadians! I am still getting caught up on my trip to London, England. I will be sure to post pictures of my trip in my next post. Can't wait to share them with you! Until then....

I came across this quote recently and was completely struck by it. I absolutely love fragrances. They are the perfect way to finish off your outfit and make you feel confident and beautiful.

the ache for home lives in all of us.

Home again! There is always something bittersweet about coming back from a vacation. I had an incredible time while I was in London, but it's quite nice having someone special to come home to!

I can't wait to share some of my experience with you all. Until then, I will try and get caught up on what I've missed - the downfall of traveling!

How has your week been?