Sunday, November 6, 2011

Cult Favourites: Cosmic Prints

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From blouses to skirts and hair accessories to nail polish; cosmic prints are everywhere! The cosmic print brings a bit of edge to a plain outfit but still creates a whimsical feel that gives off a carefree spirit. Maybe these images will provide some inspiration for this season's hottest trend.

Much Love, Julie.



Saturday, November 5, 2011

Much Needed Break

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Apologies.
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Hello readers! I know I have not been on here for a couple of days, but I have been catching up on school events/ homework and making sure I am devoting enough time to myself so that I am not swamped with so much priorities. Just so you know, there are many different posts coming up soon! I have some reviews from a couple of products I have been sent, more inspiration posts, and possibly posts on how to put together outfits! If you have any suggestions or requests then please feel free to comment below :) 
I hope you are looking forward to the posts coming up!

Much Love, Julie


Friday, October 28, 2011

Cult Favourites: Accessories

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The Current Rage.
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" Balenciaga City Bag "
Retail: $1,445 USD || £945 GBP
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" Yves Saint Laurent Arty Ring"
Retail: $250 USD || £165 GBP
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" Alexander Wang Rocco Bag "
Retail: $875 USD || £728 - £860 GBP
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" Jeffrey Campbell Lita Boots "
Retail: $160 - $170 USD || £125 - £145 GBP
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" Celine Boston Bag "
Retails: $1800 - $2500 USD || GBP not available
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" Hermes Birkin Bag "
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I'm sure after looking at all these, you're lusting even more for each of these coveted accessories. It is all over the internet, circulating fashion blogs, traipsing during fashion week; you cannot help but notice the simplicity and elegance in each piece and want it, just like any other fashionista out there. Hopefully I did not tempt you too much, but let us all keep reminiscing in their beauty.

If you have any concerns, comments, or questions then please feel free to post them and I will answer accordingly.  I appreciate all feedback.

Much love, Julie.

{Prices taken from the designer's online website and various online stores}






Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Inspiration Starter: A Thousand Words

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Maybe you're low in confidence or self- esteem today, or maybe you just need the "pick me up". I hope this will pull you out of your slump. Very short words, but also very empowering. Nothing makes you feel more womanly than words from Audrey Hepburn! 
If you have any comments, questions, or concerns please feel free to comment on this post! I   appreciate every piece of feedback :)

Much Love, Julie.

Inspiration Starter: A Fine Red

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Hope you all enjoyed! I will be doing more of these where I post inspiring images, or even just interesting images, in hopes that it inspires you in case you are stuck in a rut. If you have any comments, questions, or concerns then please feel free to comment on this post! I would love to hear your feedback :)

Much love, Julie.



Monday, October 24, 2011

Holy Grail Product: Soap & Glory Clear Here Oil-Control Lotion

I sometimes think that I might possibly have the most oily forehead in the history of the world. I'm assuming some of you out there have the same problem. Well, I have found my match. My holy grail of all lotions. Let us take a deep breath now; it is called the Clear Here T-Zone Oil-Control Daily Facial Moisture Lotion. 


The product, itself, has a more liquid consistency than that of a typical lotion or moisturizer. It is not thick so it is ideal for a lightweight, everyday moisturizer to wear underneath makeup. It recommended that you wait 30 seconds before applying any makeup. I think is so that the moisturizer can set. The lotion also helps minimize pores, reduce redness, and reduce the appearance of acne. 
I have been using this product for about one year and it still hasn't run out! The bottle that I have contains 50 mL(1.69 Fl.Oz). I received this from a swap as Soap & Glory used to be only available in the UK. Now, it is currently available on Sephora.com and in stores at Sephora. They are supplying the larger bottles of the lotion for $22 USD.



My experience using it has, of course, been positive! A little goes a long way with this lotion which is great because it is not particularly very cheap to buy it. The consistency of the product has a not so desirable aftermath because it leaves a sort of tacky / semi-sticky feeling which results in me having to wash my hands after each use. 
The smell is tolerable as it does not contain any fragrance, but it does have a rather medicinal scent to it, comparable to general Olay products. Having no fragrance can be a positive as fragrances often have excessive amounts of oils in it, so it defeats the purpose of using an oil-control lotion. The scent is not overpowering, so you don't have to worry about dousing yourself with your favourite perfume
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The results of using the lotion has been noticeable, not just to myself but to others as well! It has reduced shine which allows me to achieve the matte look that I so lust after. It does not just look matte, but it feels matte; it does not feel as if I can wipe off all the oil on my forehead with one swipe of my hand. That good, I know. Having a product that can tame my oiliness to a point where I do not have carry 10 packs of oil absorbent sheets in purse is a godsend. 
Another great use is to apply it to areas that have acne. The lotion is great at nourishing and making sure the acne does not dry out and flake which tends to be the worst. The lotion will unclog those pores and acne blemishes to clean it and moisturize those spots. The directions say to apply all over the face after cleansing, but I would recommend you apply only to the areas that you feel need it. In terms of absorption, it does not dry out the skin leaving patches or flakes, but it does absorb oils leaving you with an all over consistent finish.


Overall, this is really great for those who have Oily/ Combination skin, possibly for normal skin types. If you have dry skin then it may or may not work as well depending whether you have severely dry skin or a mild case of dry skin. If that, then I'd recommend you only apply to affected areas or in very thin layers and then apply a moisturizer catered to dry skin so that the lotion does not strip your skin even more dry. 
I hope you've enjoyed my first official post and one of many "Holy Grail" product posts to come! If you have any questions, comments, or concerns then please feel free to comment on this post! I would love your feedback! 

Much love, Julie.

Sunday, August 7, 2011

New Blog!

I feel so relieved to have a blog that I will, hopefully, be committed to! The reason I've made a blog is because I want to be able to make up for the lack of videos that will occur once school starts. I may have time to go on the internet but I may not always have time to set up and make videos. So, this will be my way of still giving you content to check out! Also, I can post on my blog content that I may not necessarily feel like I should put on my YouTube channel! I hope you all will look forward to my new blog! (* I was also jealous of all these amazing fashion/craft blogs that I've been reading these past few months!)