meeting fergie + new fergalicious shoes

I met Fergie. Just typing that felt strange as the reality of that statement hasn't fully sunken in yet. For many years, I have been a fan of Fergie. (On the odd chance you don't know who she is, Fergie was a member of the Black Eyed Peas, has had a stellar solo career, has collaborated with makeup brands, released perfume, and even has her own shoe line.) In the past, I have written about her line with Wet n Wild multiple times and her eyeshadow palette even made my list of the top celebrity makeup releases. Fergie isn't just a performer, entertainer, and all around talent. She is a force to be reckoned with. Recently, she came to a nearby city to promote her line of Fergalicious and Fergie shoe lines. Though I didn't think it would be possible to meet her, I was somehow able to get a wristband. Here is a little bit about my experience and some pictures of my brand new Fergalicious shoes.

fun and exciting ways to wear pastel

It’s official. Spring is here. It’s really here! No more dreaming about a new season. The wait is over…. and that means fun, fresh, vibrant fashion trends. One of the most enduring spring trends has to be pastel colours. Year after year, high-end designers incorporate soft pinks, blues, greens, yellows, and lilac shades into their collections. And for good reason. These colours are the perfect way to put the winter blues behind you and celebrate life in bloom. Looking for new ways to wear an old favourite? These ideas will help get you inspired and look better than ever before.

lime crime 10th birthday palette (swatches + review)

My experience with Lime Crime is admittedly limited. I've actually only tried a few of their lip products (read my review of two Velvetine's shades) and an eyeshadow palette (the Pocket Candy set looked like an old-school Polly Pocket). When I came across the Lime Crime 10th Birthday Palette at a steeply discounted price, courtesy of Winners, I decided to give it a whirl. The colours looked bright, vibrant and over the top. Immediately that made this palette stand out from the others in my currently overloaded makeup collection. Since I am always aiming to incorporate bolder colours into my makeup looks...this palette seemed like the perfect choice.

review: elf flawless finish foundation

elf makeup takes me back. It was one of the first cosmetic brands I played around with in the earlier days of the creation of beauty is art. The reason for this was fairly simple: YouTube. Most of the beauty gurus I watched (like emilynoel83 and The Makeup Chair) raved about everything from the elf eyeshadow primer to their affordable eyeshadow palettes. For someone just getting into makeup - with a limited budget - elf products were the obvious choice. If you're interested in checking out some of those older reviews, you can do so here and here. Today, I wanted to get in touch with my makeup roots by reviewing something I have heard about time and time again: the elf Flawless Finish Foundation.

inspired by: holly madison (cameo video + makeup look)

Sometimes, a celebrity just connects with you. That is definitely how I would describe my feelings towards Holly Madison. I remember watching The Girls Next Door years ago and immediately thinking that Holly was wonderful. I loved her bubbly personality, her beauty, and her perspective on the world around her. After reading Holly's books, I also admired her strength of character. More recently, keeping up with her on Instagram has made me fall for her fangirl side. She is constantly posting pictures and videos from Disney theme parks or The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Basically, she is amazing. Holly is beautiful, yes, but she is also relatable. Perhaps that is what has made her so successful over the years.

gigi hadid: love it or leave it?

When it comes to fashion, Gigi Hadid is one to watch. She is constantly snagging headlines for her unapologetically bold sense of style. Whether she is strutting her stuff on the runway or is heading to an event, she always always looks amazing. (Case in point, the last time Gigi was featured in a love it or leave it? post.) I really admire the fact that she takes chances. It's difficult to pin point her style as just one thing because she is consistently trying out different looks and mixing together pieces to create something totally unique. Recently, she stepped out for Paris Fashion Week. Leaving a lunch date, she looked picture perfect in this casual-glam ensemble. So...is it a love it or leave it? Let's take a closer look and find out.

makeup brush reviews (tarte and juicy couture)

I spend a lot of time talking about the fun stuff on here. Like eyeshadow, lipstick, and lashes. When it comes to the absolute essentials (like beauty tools), I admit they receive far less attention. Maybe because they aren't as exciting. I mean, a brush is a brush...right? Not exactly. Despite how important the basics are - how integral they are to the success of any makeup look - they tend to get overlooked. Well, not this time. A while back, I was given two different brush sets. One from Tarte and one from Juicy Couture. They were a welcome addition to my existing makeup brush collection (which you can see a bit of here). Want to know how they perform? Here is everything you need to know.