my favourite fall perfumes (fall 2025)

Different perfumes seem to call my name at different times of year. Sometimes, there is consistency and other times, it comes down to whatever fits my mood at that particular moment. This fall season, there have been a handful of perfumes and body mists in heavy rotation. So, it made sense to highlight them here on the creation of beauty is art. Here are some favourites.

current obsession: deep plum balm glow (revolution)

Beauty products in various shades of purple have long been my weakness. Purple lipstick? Yes. Purple eyeshadow? Yes. Purple blush? Yes. No wonder the Balm Glow in Deep Plum from Revolution has become a current obsession. This is something that I found a few months back at Winners (of course) for a deeply discounted price. With the cooler weather on the way, a multiuse balm sounded like a logical (and colourful) choice. Keep reading to find out more about this product and how it performed.

review: the roaring 20's indulgence eyeshadow palette

Every once and a while, a loved one sees a beauty product that I might like and treats me to it for no reason at all. It always makes me feel special to be thought of in that way. (And new makeup is always fun.) That is what happened recently with The Roaring 20's Indulgence Eyeshadow Palette from Rude Cosmetics. This is a brand that I have had some positive experiences with in the past. The colour stories tend to be really interesting. So, it was a treat to test out a 1920s inspired release. 

there's a little witch in all of us.

Happy Halloween! This holiday can be celebrated in many different ways. For some, Halloween is something that is celebrated only as a child through trick or treating and school parties. For others, the celebrations continue into adulthood with costumes, candy, and decorations in the home. There is no right or wrong way to celebrate. What matters most is that the experience is fun and enjoyable. I hope that whatever you have planned, it is a Halloween to remember for all the right reasons. 

what i've been watching lately (spooky season 2025)

One of my favourite ways to celebrate the holidays? Movies. Seasonal stories can make a holiday come to life in an even more meaningful way. For example, during the Christmas season, I often choose movies with themes of love, understanding, and kindness. When it comes to Halloween, just about anything goes. I love family friendly creatures and characters, over the top camp, thrillers, and classic horror films. A little bit of everything manages to make spooky season memorable. Looking for a little inspiration? Here are some of the movies (and miniseries) that I have been watching to celebrate spooky season...

revisited review: halloween town eyeshadow palette

Halloween is steadily creeping closer...which means this is the ideal time for a revisited review here on the creation of beauty is art. Last year, the Halloween Town eyeshadow palette from Melt Cosmetics was added to my makeup collection and it has been used ever since. Ready to find out what eyeshadow shades are the standouts? And take a look at what was created most recently? Keep reading for a revisited review of this seasonal release inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas movie.

random birthday things (makeup, music, and travel)

There is something special about birthdays. Though some people prefer not to celebrate them fully...my birthday has always been a day that I love. The way that I celebrate has shifted and changed over the years (moving from themed parties as a child to dinners with friends as a young adult to laid back celebrations with family in more recent years) but my love of birthdays still remains. This year, the plan is to sleep in, watch The Stand miniseries, and then have dinner with my immediate family. Laid back, but fun. My birthday is today, but there have been a few pre-birthday celebrations related to makeup, music, and travel.