Lush - Lucky Cat

 

Good morning loves!

It's been a bit since my last trip to Lush so I'll be having a couple little Lush reviews headed your way starting with their newly released Lucky Cat bath bomb.

I was extremely underwhelmed by this. The outside is covered in glitter which I don't usually like but it completely disappeared in the water nor did I notice glitter particles sticking to my skin, this was the only positive. The smell was subtle and only lingered for a few seconds. It turned the water an almost orange red, based on the outside I believed it would have been more of a lovely pink shade.

Overall, I definitely wouldn't purchase this again nor would I recommend. They have so many other great products that showcase their true creativity. I'd skip on this!

Have you tried any of their new products, thoughts?

♥

Bri

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Ultimate Canadian Bucket List

Good morning loves.

It's finally beginning to warm up in this cold, cold country of mine. 

While persuing Pinterest this morning I cam across the Ultimate Canadian Bucket List  

Which I will list below but the link above will take you to the original post.

Why explore the world when I haven't even finished discovering my own country?

Don't get me wrong I would love to see the world and what other countries have to offer but for now I'm content appreciating the beauty right in front of me.

There's 100 things to check off and it was created for Canada's 150th birthday (2017)

• Drive the Sea-to-Sky Highway (BC)
• Have an ice cream at Peggy’s Cove (NS)
• Ride the train through the Rocky Mountains (AB)
• See a Roughriders football game (SK)
• Kayak with belugas in Hudson Bay (MB)
• Cruise Western Brook Pond (NL) 
• Skate on the Rideau Canal (ON)
• Tour Grand Manan Island (NB)
• View the Montreal skyline from Mont-Royal (QC)
• See the tall ships in Halifax Harbour (NS)
• Find the giant potato (PEI)
• See crowds of puffins in Elliston (NL) 
• Enjoy the midnight sun in Canada’s north (YK)
• Auyuittuq National Park of Canada (NU)
• Cruise with narwhals (NWT)
• Enjoy Acadien food and music (NB) 
• Chill with polar bears in Churchill (MB)
• Stanley Park, Vancouver (BC)
• Climb a mountain in Banff (AB) 
• Watch the ocean-like waves of wheat fields (SK)
• See the Royal Winnipeg Ballet in their hometown (MB)
• View Toronto from the CN Tower (ON)
• Eat maple syrup off snow (QC)
• Bouctouche Dunes Boardwalk (NB) 
• Drive the Cabot Trail (NS)
• Visit the Anne of Green Gables House (PEI)
• Hike in Torngat Mountains National Park, Labrador (NL)
• See Niagara Falls from Canada’s side (ON)
• Visit Whitehorse and Dawson City on the Klondike Trail of the gold rush (YK)
• Sail the Northwest Passage (NU)
• Tree-Trek and Toboggan in Whistler (BC)
• Hang out in the Muttart Gardens (AB)
• Pitch a tent in Grasslands National Park (SK)
• Ferry over to Toronto Island (ON) 
• Ride the funicular in Old Quebec City (QC)
• Visit St. Andrews By the Sea (NB)
• Float on the MacKenzie River – Canada’s largest river system (NWT)
• Learn about the expulsion of the Acadiens at Grand Pre National Historic Site (NS) 
• Snag your own cod on Change Islands and Fogo Island (NL)
• Drive the Alaska Highway (YK)
• Catch the northern lights in Canada’s arctic (NU)
• Cross the Capilano Suspension Bridge (BC)
• Peer over the edge of Cape Breton Island at Meat Cove (NS) 
• Relax in the Blue Mountains (ON)
• Tour Head-Smashed-In-Buffalo Jump Park (AB)
• Cruise the South Saskatchewan River (SK)
• Take in the Winnipeg Folk Festival or Wine Festival – or both, though sadly not at the same time (MB)
• See a show at Massey Hall (ON) 
• Ski at Mont-Tremblant (QC)
• Watch the tide come in at Fundy National Park (NB)
• Eat and shop in Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (NS) 
• Cycle the Confederation Trail (PEI)
• Meander through the Okanagan Valley (BC)
• Walk on the ocean floor at Burntcoat Head Park (NS) 
• Be on the fringe at the Edmonton Fringe Festival (AB)
• Worry with Winnie the Pooh at Assiniboine Park (MB)
• Watch Question Period in Parliament at the House of Commons in Ottawa (ON)
• Get wet at Montmorency Falls (QC)
• Visit Hopewell Rocks (NB)
• Be a wild horse whisperer on Sable Island (NS)
• Learn about Indigenous culture at Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve (BC)
• Watch the firing of the cannon at Louisbourg (NS)
• Hike the Bear’s Hump in Waterton Lakes National Park (AB)
• Hang out with Mounties at the RCMP Heritage Centre, Regina (SK)
• Visit the Bison at Fort Whyte Alive (MB)
• Have a spa weekend in Niagara-on-the-Lake and see a show at the Shaw Festival (ON) 
• Head to Percé Rock in the Gulf of St. Lawrence (QC)
• Sunbathe at Lester Beach on Lake Winnipeg (MB)
• Take a selfie at Lake Louise (AB)
• Groove at Montreal Jazz Fest (QC)
• Have a meal in Quidi Vidi Village (NL)
• Run up a hill at Cape Spear the first place in Canada to see the sun (NL)
• Hike in Yoho National Park (BC)
• Learn something new at the Winnipeg Human Rights Museum (MB)
• Drive the Icefields Parkway (AB)
• See at castle in Toronto at Casa Loma (ON)
• See how the dunes are being preserved in PEI National Park (PEI) 
• Take in the sights in Canmore (AB)
• Visit a Hutterite Colony (MB)
• Explore Wanuskewin Heritage Park  (SK)
• Hang out on the Great Lakes (ON)
• Tour the Sunken Garden in Victoria (BC)
• Wander over the Esplanade Riel Pedestrian Bridge into St. Boniface, one of the largest Francophone communities west of Ontario (MB)
• Eat all of the seafood (NS)
• Paddle in Algonquin Park (ON)
• Run down Jellybean Row (St. John’s, NL)
• Go ‘glamping’ in a National Park with the oTENTik (MB)
• Hang out with dinosaurs at Drumheller (AB)
• Hide out in the woods on Vancouver Island (BC)
• Enjoy Newfoundland dinner theatre in Trinity Bay (NL) 
• Sail through Thousand Islands National Park (ON)
• Visit Athabasca Sand Dunes Provincial Park (SK)
• Tour Notre-Dame Basilica (QC)
• Visit Fort Amherst and take in the Outer Battery view (NL) 
• Feel cultured at the National Gallery of Canada (ON)
• Climb Mount Robson (BC)
• Eat cheese on Île d’Orléans (QC) 
• Go horseback riding in Jasper (AB)
• Visit the Birthplace of Confederation in Charlottetown (PEI)
• Dip your toes in the ocean at Parlee Beach (NB) 

The items I've bolded are ones I've completed. I'm going to make it a goal of mine to accomplish this list (even if it takes my whole life) I'm so proud to live in such a beautiful place and I take it for granted most of the time. I need to appreciate it fully.

Where are you from?

♥

Bri

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Aritzia Wishlist #1

Oh hello loves.

With Christmas lingering just around the corner I'm on a bit of a spending ban. I don't know why but I love to torture myself. When I put myself on a spending ban I proceed to peruse my favorite websites/clothing retailers to see what I would like to purchase in the future.

Aritzia is a Canadian born brand that was founded in Vancouver, British Columbia.
I adore Aritzia but their price tags are not always budget friendly. My family gifts me an Aritzia gift card every Christmas so why not start the wish list early?

Talula Cardigan - I bought one extremely similar to this last year in white and it's honestly one of the warmest sweaters I've ever owned albeit being a tad itchy from the wool.

Wilfred Sweater -  The scallop hem on this is what caught my eye. It makes it stand out among a sea of regular sweaters. I like that it's cropped as it would pair great with some high waisted pants.

 TNA Shirt - This is more of a I just need some warmer winter wear.

Wilfred Sweater - They have this in a gorgeous baby blue color which I love. Again, I really am lacking in the winter sweater department.

Bodysuit - I know, body suits are inconvenient for a lot of things but they really can add some extra dimension to an outfit and are great for layering.

Plaid Shirt - Plaid, the classic staple that everyone needs at least one of, or ten.

Pom Pom Hat - Beanies are perfect for winter or if you're having a bad hair day.

There you have it the items I'm currently lusting after. I seriously need to begin building a better winter wardrobe.

What is your favorite store?

♥
Bri

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LUSH - A French Kiss

Hey everyone!

Wow, it's been a while since I've posted. For a while there I felt really lost, constantly trying to think of new post ideas and everything I thought up didn't feel like it would be good enough. I was in a blogging rut which happens to the best of us.

Speaking of ruts and stress a bubble bath is always the best cure. 

That's where the Lush A French Kiss bubble bar comes in. Bubble bars are one of my favorite products Lush has to offer, Candy Mountain being my holy grail.

A French Kiss is infused with Rosemary, Lavender & Thyme. Lavender is and always has been a favorite scent of mine (not the chemical smelling lavender you smell in many products).

The bubble bars create mountains of bubbles opposed to the bath bombs that while look gorgeous and smell gorgeous don't provide bubbles as generously and I love to lie back and soak in the bubble glory.

A French Kiss turns the water into a lovely blend of purple and pink making you feel like a princess as you lie back and relax.

This is fantastic for anyone who needs to calm down before bed or who just had a rough day at work and needs some pamper time.

I'm sorry for my lack of posts, I will get back into the swing of things. 

Don't you worry!

What's your favorite LUSH product?

♥

Bri

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NYX Wishlist

Hello everyone!

I wanted to share my NYX wishlist. Believe it or not I've yet to try one single NYX product,
Why?
Well, I live in a fairly small town where it's not easily accessible and I've been trying to limit the online shopping I do. I've heard such wonderful things about the brand from various bloggers/Youtubers and would love to get my hands on some of the products above to see if the brand truly lives up to it's hype.

Sweet Cheeks Blush Palette: Retailing at $27 CAD for eight blushes! That's a wicked deal. This was featured in many Youtubers favorites within the past couple of months which has me itching to pick it up. I love that the palette has a range from oranges to pinks, this would work year round and give you enough blush for years to come!

Highlight & Contour Pro Palette - I currently use the Kat Von D Shade & Light palette to contour and when I first wrote a review on it I did quite like using it but after more use my opinion has changed and for the price I truly think it could have been better. I've used other Kat Von D products and I feel like the Shade & Light wasn't up to par in terms of the quality I've come to expect from her brand. Again this retails for $27 CAD but for the amount of product it has, the price is fairly reasonable.

Dream Catcher Palette: Looking online, none of the dream catcher colours match this. So, I'm thinking maybe this one is no longer carried but I would still be open to grabbing one of the others as they all look beautiful! This retails for $18 CAD.

Liquid Suede Liquid Lipsticks - In the shades Stone Fox {a very unique color} & Cherry Skies {you all know I love my reds} $10 CAD, which for a liquid lipstick is quite cheap! It's not Colourpop cheap but it's cheap.

Ombre Blush - I've never seen an ombre blush and I'm quite curious as how it would look applied!
$13 CAD

Lip Lingerie: All of these are in the nude range and as much as I love my bold colors I definitely need to start expanding into the nudes as I work daily in an office so the shades I always want to wear aren't always necessarily appropriate. ($9 CAD)

Makeup Setting Spray in Dewy - Another product I've never tried. (supposedly I'm a beauty blogger)
I've never found a primer that is my holy grail so I wonder if maybe a setting spray would work better to lock in my makeup. I chose dewy as I have very dry skin so anything matte just looks horrendous on me. ($10 CAD)

There you have it, some of the products I'd like to try from NYX to give myself an introduction to the brand.

What do you think of NYX?

♥
Bri

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*Beauty w/Bite

Hello loves!

Bite Beauty recently launched their brand new line of lip pencils! 

Courtesy of Bite & Influenster, I received two of the newly launched lip pencils along with corresponding colors in mini Amuse Bouche lipsticks & as an added bonus, a new Sephora pencil sharpener (which I was in dire need of).

The shades I received in the pencils were 020 (lipstick in Honeycomb) & 044 (Lipstick in Whiskey)

By far, these are the creamiest lip liners I've ever tried. They're so creamy that when I first went to try the lighter one I ended up pressing too hard and breaking the tip off so take my advice from learning the hard way and use a light hand. The only other gripe I have with these is that you cannot put the lid on the bottom of them like you would when using a marker. You can see the bottom colored tip missing on the lighter pencil...well that's why. I tried to stick the lid on the bottom and it ended up getting caught in the lid rendering it useless. 

Aside from those two issues, these are fantastic. They glide across the lips with ease and give fabulous pigmentation prepping your lips for your lipstick of choice.

These are miracle workers when it comes to bleeding outside the lines. Not easily noticeable if you're using Honeycomb, but when using Whiskey I didn't notice it going astray at all which any dark lip lovers know can be a serious issue with a lot of products currently on the market.

I much prefer the darker color but that comes down to personal preference. These lip pencils are fantastic additions to my collection and I would happily purchase more.

♥

Bri

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*Although these products were sent to me for review purposes all opinions are my own

H&M - Online now in Canada!

Long Cardigan

Ankle Boots

Cable Knit Hat

Poncho

Satin Blouse

Turtleneck Jumper

Polo Neck Jumper

Wool Coat

Warm Lined Chelsea Boots

I have exciting news everyone!

You can now shop online through H&M's Canadian website! 

I've honestly been waiting for this moment for years now. Canada seems to always get shafted in the online world, either websites don't ship to us (Ulta, I'm looking at you) or shipping charges are out of this world (there are many guilty parties for this one.) 

To celebrate this occasion I created my winter H&M wish list. 

H&M is one of my favorite stores and as soon as I found out they now offer online shopping for Canada the first thing I did was hop on the website to have a little gander.

I linked the site & all items above if any other fellow Canadians would like to peruse it.

Long Cardigan - You can never go wrong with cardigans, especially over sized ones. I like the mossy/olive green colour of this, I think it will be perfect for fall or a warmer winter day. I have a very similar one also from H&M in Gray but it doesn't have pockets.

Ankle Boots - I'm the type of person who never really buys shoes, hence why they're on my list. Ankle boots are always on trend and look good with almost anything you pair them with.

Cable Knit Hat - We all need winter accessories and this was just too cute to not put on my wish list. I'm a total beanie fiend. I would much rather wear cute hats than headbands.

Poncho - I've never owned a poncho and I think this would be a fabulous staple piece for Fall & Winter that you could dress up or down and still look put together.

Satin Blouse - Satin is a beautiful looking fabric and this burgundy wine colour is perfect for the holidays season.

Turtleneck Jumper - I definitely don't own enough thick winter clothes. Living in Alberta where our winters are minus -40 degrees Celsius these are a must.

Polo Neck Jumper - I added this thinking it would be a good sweater but now looking at it closer this would be much more like a dress on me as I'm quite short. Either way it would be a good winter dress if layered over some tights with high boots.

Wool Coat -  A nice warm coat that will be keep me cozy in these harsh winters. I only have one other nice winter coat which is a pea coat but it's quite old so I think it's high time I purchased a new one.

Warm Lined Chelsea Boots -  I'm in desperate need of new boots seeing as my dog chewed holes in the ones I bought last year. *sigh* The life of a dog owner. These wouldn't be ideal for the heavy snowfall days but for days where there isn't heaps of snow on the ground they would be okay as they are lined on the inside.

♥

Bri

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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

 

 

 

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The photo above is just some of MANY huge snow drifts that have been created from the YYC blizzard. For those of you who don't know what YYC is, it's Calgary. The snow has stopped finally! But it has not got any warmer it's currently -32 degrees Celsius with the wind chill. BRRRRR On another note all the malls now have their Christmas Décor ready. I am so excited for Christmas. What does everyone hope they get?