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Summer Lovin’ – Summer 2018 Favorites

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Hey Guys! I wanted to share a quick take on some things I’ve been loving so far this summer! The summertime is always a fun time for me, full of gazebo nights at my parents place, pared down makeup, fun summer fashion and loads of time out in the sunshine. I recorded a Youtube Video (subscribe here) talking all about my favorites! Check the video out below. These are the exact shorts I was mentioning. You can read all about the health benefits of dried apricots here. If you want to check out Em Sheldon’s content, you can check out her Instagram, Youtube and Twitter in addition to her blog! What are your favorites for the summer months?

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March 2018 Favorites

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Hellloooo! Today I’m back with my favorites from the month of March, only about halfway through April. I debated on finishing this video and post since while these are FAVORITES, I’m also at least 2 weeks late! Life has been pretty busy. But so many of these items are new to me, or never mentioned before on this blog that I felt like it was really still worth putting this post up to share my favorites. Skincare: Recently I’ve been using a combination of this Biotherm serum and a Biotherm night cream to combat my ridiculously dry skin. I love the combo because it’s starting to breathe some light back into my sad and angry skin which is so appreciated. My night cream is no longer available, but I’d love to try this one! Haircare: I’ve been loving the Big Sexy Hair Weather Proof spray! It’s meant to protect your…

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Current Favorites

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[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGfaZSj5tsA] Hi Guys! I’m back with another favorites post, this time talking about some of the items I loved through January and February. Rockstar 24/7 Jeans for Women • Old Navy •  in Black – These are the jeans I replaced my black Walmart jeggings with after I wore them into death. I’m working on repairing them, and also a video/post combo about 5 different ways to style a $40 pair of black jeans! Driving Loafers for Women • Old Navy •  – I love these shoes. I think I said eighty times in the video how comfortable they are. My chiropractor would probably be unimpressed with the lack of support, so maybe don’t go walking 5km in them like I have, but they are a good shoe with a slip-proof sole which I really appreciate. Luxe Studs •  – These studs were a sweet Christmas gift from little Sylvie…

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Best of 2017

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Hi Guys! I’m finally getting to posting my 2017 “Favorites”, or the best of 2017. This year, I have three main categories. They’re makeup, skincare and fashion- but I have some favorites in the haircare category as well as a few random things to share that I’ve loved all year. For full information on why I loved each item, check out my video: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9_XG5DU4iY] Makeup: HOURGLASS Ambient(R) – Dim Light Lighting Powder • Hourglass • BECCA X Chrissy Teigen Glow Face Palette • Becca • Laura Mercier Matte Radiance Baked Powder • Laura Mercier • Too Faced Chocolate Bar Eyeshadow Palette • Too Faced • Maybelline Fit Me Concealer • Maybelline • MAC Pro Longwear Concealer • M·A·C • L’Oreal Infallible Pro-Glow Foundation • L’Oreal • Skincare: Biotherm Life Plankton Mask Philosophy ‘purity Made Simple’ One-Step Facial Cleanser • philosophy • Garnier SkinActive Moisture Rescue Refreshing Gel-Cream • Garnier…

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Summer Favorites 2017

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Hi Guys! I know, it has been a while since I last posted! If you have been following a while, you may have noticed that the website got a pretty substantial facelift this past month, and since I do my own development and design (I am the person behind GxIII Digital, where I help businesses and entrepreneurs make their online branding dreams become reality), that took up a bit of time I would normally dedicate to writing and editing. Also, other websites I have been working on have taken precedence, as has important time with family and friends. But I’m back, with a video I filmed a month ago and just was able to finish editing! I love compiling favorites videos because as a person, they’re some of my favorite videos to watch! I like getting ideas on what products are worthwhile to purchase. I feel like the ideas are presented…

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Spring Favorites!

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[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doW0cPG81EE] Hey guys! I hope the couple of weeks of May have been treating you well, it finally decided to become spring here in Edmonton, with a dash of summer, so I’m enjoying the change in temperatures and the sunshine. This post should really be called “March and April plus Half of May Favorites” since I didn’t do a favorites video in the last few months! I didn’t feel like I had much to say, but in the past few weeks I’ve been realizing… oh I have been loving things! They’re just completely integrated into my life so I don’t realize as much. Beauty: Exfoliating face wash Gel moisturizer – Under $10! Nars Laguna bronzer Josie Maran Coconut Water Eyeshadow Clothes: Lavender long sleeve no longer available, similar here, here, here and here Joe Fresh short sleeve on sale! Blue jacket- similar here, here and here Payless sneakers- no longer available,…

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Save Vs. Splurge: Micellar Water

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Hey Guys! It has been a little while since I posted a new blog, which is partly attributed to it being playoff season (late games are killing me!) and partly attributed to life just being… life. But I’m back sharing my thoughts on if you can save or if you need to splurge when it comes to micellar water! I’m the type of person where if I’ve found a great product, I’ll use it and use it forever. That said, when something is expensive… I’ll tend to try to find more affordable options too. That was the spirit that lead me to seeking out a more affordable option than my much beloved Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Water. And I found one! Please check out my full review of the Garnier SkinActive Micellar water and how it holds up when compared to the Bioderma Sensibio here: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqYuTiM9680] You can watch the…

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February 2017 Favorites!

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[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_XcYd5uyX4] Hey guys! Another month has passed, and I had some super fun favorites! Not a whole bunch of things, but a few that I have really loved. As a side note, I had this video edited all nicely with titles and the like and… when it uploaded, they disappeared. I clearly need to start editing in a new program. Sorry! Instead you get random clips of me drinking and swearing. Not the worst, right? Food: Oikos Yogurt These snack sized “dessert” yogurts have been amazing! I often crave something sweet at night or am hungry after getting home from my periodic evening job. These greek yogurts fix both of those issues! And the portion control helps me not overeat. Wholly Guacamole Minis Ok. These are amazing! I know loads of people would love these for a quick snack with chips dunked right in the package, and yes, I’ve…

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2016 Favorites!

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[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uF7eeiTSkYg] Hey guys! I know, I know… another stupidly late favorites post. Already we’re almost a month into 2017 (HOW) and I still haven’t posted this… shame on me ;). These were my standby favorites for 2016! Beauty: Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick • $26 Bite Beauty Matte Crème Lip Crayon • $24 Yves Saint Laurent TOUCHE ECLAT LE TEINT Radiance Awakening Foundation SPF 22 • Saint Laurent • $58 BECCA Backlight Priming Filter • Becca • $38 TheBalm Mary-Lou Manizer Highlighter & Shimmer Compact • TheBalm • $24 Laura Mercier Matte Radiance Baked Powder Compact • Laura Mercier • $42 Stila ‘Stay All Day’ Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner – Alloy • Stila • $22 Practical Items: Bodum Brazil 3-Cup French Press – Red • Bodum • Bonjour Riviera Borosilicate Glass French Coffee Press • Bonjour • Le Creuset Heritage Stoneware Square Dish • Le Creuset • Le Creuset Signature…

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Guys Christmas Gift Guide

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I wanted to share a gift guide for what to get your man this holiday season, and this is actually my last “gift guide” in so much as the next one is actually a gift-making guide for gifts from the kitchen! Anyhow, I think these are great ideas for any guy, though! For the guys in my life, I love to get them things that I know they wouldn’t go out and shop for themselves.

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