Sephora F&F Haul (With a little help...)

SO the Sephora F&F Sale just took place not too long ago, and despite the many Sephora stores now located in Canada, they still left us out of the fun. I was waiting, hoping, waiting, hoping that they would let Canadians in on the deal too, but no dice.
Now...one of the coolest things about the YouTube beauty community is the ability to make some amazing friends and one, sweet youtuber whom you ALLLLLLLL now and subscribe to (because she's just that awesome) asked me if I would like her to put in an order on my behalf, and then she would ship it to me! This awesome youtuber is LisaSz09 and if you don't watch her videos....you better start now because she does amazing reviews and hauls!!
I am on a little YouTube hiatus right now, preparing for some big changes but don't worry...I'll be back soon enough. I simply had to post this asap so that I could tell everyone what an amazing person Lisa is for doing this and to share what I picked up!

1) Stila Smudgepot Set - this set is an adorable gift containing 4 smudgepots (Kitten, a shimmery beige; Violet, an indigo-purple; Starry Night, a shimmery navy and Black) along with a travel-sized liner brush (not great for precise lining, but great for smudging). I LOVE cream based liners/shadows so I had to try out the stila set! And what better way then with 4 tiny pots :)


Kitten

Violet

Starry Night

Black

Smudge Brush

Swatches!!

2) Fekkai Dry Shampoo - I've never really thought much about dry shampoos, until I purchased a bottle about 6 months ago (just a tiny, trial size bottle). Now I am quite the on-the-go person, and I really don't like to wash my hair everyday so when I ran out of my trial size, I realized how much I needed a huge bottle of the stuff. This one is the best value (mass per dollar) and you really don't need much so it should last a long time. This stuff is wonderful if you're travelling for a night or two, for camping or just when you're running late.


3) Philosophy Hope in a Jar - I've heard so many good things about this moisturizer, I purchased a tiny trial size one about a month ago. After using it on only one half of my face for about a month (best way to figure out if something is making you break out/allergic) I realized that its safe for my super-sensitive skin. Some people hate the smell- but I kind of like it! It smells very therapeutic, like I'm giving myself a facial.


Of course, Lisa couldn't just send me what I ordered....she packed my box full of samples and mini sized products as well as a white french-tip manicure pen (forgot to take a picture...sorry!) so I can keep up my manicure :) What an awesome person...


So that's my F&F Haul (with a little help from LisaSz09)...hopefully next time they will make it available to Canadians!

Jessica

Look what happens when I buy things for other people...

I stopped at MAC today to pick up a few things for my contest winner as well as my dear mother (she just bought her first palette- I'm so proud)...of course I had to pick up just a COUPLE things for myself.
Its weird. I LOVE watching hauls but I don't particularly like making them.... so I really want your input....I can either
A) Make blog posts everytime I get some new goodies with pictures, quick reviews, etc.
B) Save up my hauled items at post a collective haul every few months (like I will be doing with my 'favorites' from now on...more like a 'seasonal' thing)
C) Both A and B (wow...I've been taking too many exams lately)

I just want to know what you guys think. I know everyone loves hauls, but I just don't like making them..I kinda feel like I'm bragging or something- its weird, I know. But my channel is for YOU guys so you can all direct my videos!

On to the goodies....just a couple things.



MAC Eyeshadow in Gesso - I've gone THIS long without a plain, matte white eyeshadow? Wow. Great for highlighting the browbone or inner corner of the eye when you've got enough shimmer going on elsewhere.


MAC Eyeshadow in Cranberry - This color is one that I've been wanting for a long, long time. Its a beautiful reddish purple (hence, cranberry) and it really reminds me of winter and the holidays...so I needed it. Think of how gorgeous this would look paired up with a gold eyeshadow and black liquid liner (I've got my Christmas look planned already!)


MAC Dazzleglass Creme in Soft Dazzle - I saw these dazzleglass cremes a few times, swatched them out but didn't really think I needed them. BUT I love dazzleglasses, and I love cremesheen glasses, so I thought I'd give it a try. I went for this color because its a pretty safe neural-pink (just like 99% of every other gloss I own...sheesh!) and I really like it. It looks like a dazzleglass, but SLIGHTLY more wearable and a lot more comfortable on the lips.


xo Jessica

Makeup for SALE

First come first serve...
Shipping to Canada $2
Shipping to USA $3
Free shipping over $25

Prices are in US dollars


What is left.....


Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow/Liner in Flyin' Down To... (Spring '09)
Used 1x (still very creamy) $12 *Pending*




Please leave a comment below with your e-mail address if you are interested.

Campaign 22 - mark. and AVON

Orders are due by October 12, 2009 at 10pm
E-mail me for a shipping quote (Canada and USA only please)

Click on which brochure you want to see:

Please order using the 6-digit product code and name of product
Paypal only (please add $1 for purchases using a credit card)

Orders ship out Monday October 19, 2009

Products I'm Using

I'm really loving this tag....I think sharing what everyone loves/hates is the best part about the Youtube/Beauty Blogger community. It helps others with their decisions before buying/using a product!

Here's mine as of today, August 25!

Shampoo: Pantene Full Volume
Conditioner: Pantene Full Volume
Styling products: Got2B 24/7 Mousse and Got2B Sexy Voluptuous Hairspray
Shower Gel: Dove Go Fresh Cucumber & Green Tea and Olay Creme Ribbons
Body moisturiser: Vaseline Cocoa Butter lotion
Deodorant: Ladys Speed Stick Fragrance-Free, Invisible
Fake Tan: None- picking up St. Tropez in Toronto this week
Cleanser: MAC Cleanse-Off Oil & Cetaphil
Exfoliator: Clinique 7-Day Rinse Off Scrub
Primer: MAC Face Protect SPF50
Foundation brush: Quo Blush Brush (Buying the MAC 109 soon!)
Concealer: MAC Studio Finish SPF35 in NC20, NW20 and NW25
Powder: MAC Mineralized Skin Finish Natural in Medium Plus
Blusher: MAC Blush in Fleur Power or Melba
Bronzer: NARS Laguna
Highlighter: MAC Mineralized Blush Duo in Moon River (light side)
Eyeshadow base: Benefit Creaseless Creme Shadow/Liner in RSVP or Recess
Eyeshadows: MAC Grand Entrance, Cork, Jest and All That Glitters
Eyeliner: MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack
Curler: Clinique (trying to find a Shu Uemura)
Mascara: Covergirl Fantastic Lash Waterproof (I just can't find better than this stuff)
Lipstick: MAC Sunsational or Creme d'Nude
Lipgloss: MAC Tendertone in Warm Smile (last year) or TLC in Pink Fish (Hello Kitty)
Nail Colour: OPI Sand in my Suit



Please post a comment on what you're using (either the list, or just some that you want to share!)

Summery Peach and Purple Look

Here's a re-creation of an old favorite that I did back around Easter time. Love this look for summer!









List of Products Used

Eyes
Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow/Liner in Sippin'N'Dippin (LE - Spring 09)
MAC Eyeshadow in Paradisco
MAC Eyeshadow in Nocturnelle
MAC Eyeshadow in Dazzlelight
MAC Eyeshadow in Vanilla
Covergirl Fantastic Lash Mascara

Cheeks
MAC Blush in Fleur Power

Lips
MAC Lipstick in Sunsational (LE - Style Warriors Collection)

When I Chopped Off All My Hair...

I know I've seriously been slacking in the video/blogging area, but of course I have the same excuse that everyone does when they are absent for a while..."ive been really busy with work, life is crazy...blah blah blah" you all know it!

So I've had a few people ask me what it was like to chop off all my hair and donate it (a little over a year ago) so I thought I'd post a few pictures of my adventure....

It was scary, exciting and everything I thought it would be. I was so happy to give someone else my hair and just keeping a good mindset the whole time got me through "its just hair. I can grow it back...some people can't." It took FOREVER to grow out, its finally back to the length where I can put it in a pony tail (first time yesterday in 14 months!!!).

The biggest shock/change I went though.... not brushing my hair for like 9 months!


Blow-drying my long hair for the last time in a LOOOONG time



Getting ready...



Making the first cut (soooo nervous here)!



Holding my chopped off locks :)



Rockin' the boyish-short hair cut that I actually really liked :)



Hope you enjoy :) I'll try to get some more videos/makeup related stuff up soon.
Love you all

xo