So, today is the first official day of autumn! My favourite time of year!
I love everything about fall, from chilly mornings, pumpkin spiced everythaaaang and of course Halloween!
For being a chilly season fall reminds me of warmth and comfort. There's something so pleasing about layering my clothes and adding a cute scarf, carrying a hot cocoa or some fancy fall inspired latte with me where ever I go. It's pure perfection. Because I love fall so much, I'm going to create a list of the things I love most about fall then I'll get into the product I want to talk about. Haha!
Boots
Scarf's
Over sized sweaters
Jean
Beanies
Pumpkins
Trees
Fires
Warm drinks
Dewy mornings
Stepping on fallen leaves
Snuggling
Decorations
Halloween
Latte's (Even Though I Don't Drink Coffee)
Okay! So lets get into the actual topic for today!
So in this post I'm going to be talking about a room spray from Fruits&Passion that only comes out during the holiday season. Yeah yeah, I know it's still only September but this room spray is the epitome of fall. It's the Orange Cinnamon room spray. I have to say, this is just a room spray not a perfume. If it is sprayed onto your skin it will irritate it and turn red. But if you're that desperate spray it on your clothes before you put them on! Haha. Anyway I personally like the one from Fruits&Passion best probably because I worked there for so long, and it's the first one I ever tried but every other one I've tried out is also pretty amazing! So If you are able to go and purchase this room spray DO IT! But if you'd like another alternative, one with out all the harsh chemicals, you can make your own. It's simple all you need is one orange, cinnamon, and some sugar, (If you want) 2 cups of water and a stove =)
So first things first.
Peel and eat your orange.(Don't be wasteful) =D Do not throw away the peel. You'll need this!
Measure out your two cups of water and pour it into a pot. start boiling the water. Once the water is about to boil add in 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, then take your orange peels and squeeze the oil into the water piece by piece. After you're done just place the peels into the water. At this point, you can also add a tablespoon of sugar; all this does is sweeten up the scent. after that step stir and reduce the heat to low and enjoy.
I only keep this on the heat for maybe 45 minutes and after that I Strain out the orange peels throw them away and pour out the cinnamon water.
This will make your house smell so warm and really put you into the fall spirit. If you try out this room spray recipe let me know how you liked it and if you did anything different.
So I'm a big fan of BH Cosmetics! I have a fair amount of products from the company ranging from concealers to lip glosses. But today I really wanted to focus on my four favourite lipsticks from BHC So I'm just going to jump right in and get started!
Te Amo This colour is a true red with blue undertones. Any lip colour with a blue undertone will make your teeth appear whiter, and who doesn't like that, am I right? Anyway, I really like this colour because it's so pigmented, creamy, lasts a really long time, and it doesn't bleed, which I find happens a lot with reds.
Moody Merlot Now, this isn't my favourite dark red but it's a close second, My favourite is Kate Moss 107. The difference between these two lipsticks is the longevity. BHC lasts a lot longer, but the colour is slightly more brown than 107 and 107 has way more blue undertones. BHC doesn't smell as delicious as 107 but 107 is slightly more expensive. Both colours are gorgeous and similar, but if I'm going out for a while, BHC Is my go to for a dark lip.
Pop Cultured Barbie. All of my barbie's I had as a child had this colour of lip. So when I seen it, I was instantly taken down memory lane and added it to my cart! Like every BHC Lipstick, this colour lasts FOR EVER! Perfectly pigmented and just an all around gorgeous pink!
Forever Nude Every girl needs at least one nude lipstick in her lip collection. even if it's to place on top of another colour, there a great piece to any collection. This nude, I wouldn't say is the best formulated shade out there but it does it's job. this shade lasts a long time like the others and is petty pigmented, which again, is awesome.
I hope you liked this blog post! please be sure to leave me a comment if there is anything you want to see on my blog next! Xoxo- Katie
All Right Readers! It's time for my first ever Favourites blog! What better time to make a favourites blog then, in the first month of your blog, right? So I'm going to break this down into two categories. We'll start with Beauty favourites and then finish with non beauty favourites So, here we go!!
Beauty Favourites! So, this product Iv'e actually had for a while now but this month I've used it pretty much everyday that I've worn make-up and its the naturally gorgeous 524 palette from Hard Candy. I've used very shade in this palette, although some the shadows are not very pigmented, they all have a great shimmer! I love to apply the lighter shadows all over my lid for when I just want a little colour or shimmer. I use the darker colours over top of a smoky eye, to add shimmer and to make my smoky eye "pop" I also use them to smoke out my lower lash line!
The next product I want to talk about is mascara! I'm currently loving Voluminous Power Collagen mascara my L'oreal. I use blackest black, number 681. This is by far one of the best drug store mascara brands I've ever used. This mascara coats my lashes completely, makes them look fuller and longer. Coming from a girl that coats on her mascara, You don't need to with this! 2 coats max is all you need. I am sooooo in love this with mascara. I could write a whole blog post on it! please stop over to your local drug store and give this mascara a try! I know you'll love it!
Next up Snooki Couture by Nicole Polizzi
OH MY GOSH!
This perfume is life! As you can see my bottle is a little worn out, and that's because I carry it with me where ever I go! When I first got this perfume I didn't expect to like it this much, since I had never smelt it before, The second I seen the adorable and trendy packaging and after I sprayed it, I was HOOKED! This perfume smells like sandalwood, oranges, fun and summer! I can't completely explain it but it's phenomenal. I always get complements when I wear this perfume. Not only does this smell amazing but the scent lasts all day long! I never need to reapply this perfume. It always smells like I just applied it. On top of it always smelling freshly applied, it never smells like alcohol! I can't stand that with fragrances and I find that this one doesn't at all. I Like to call that a Beauty Bonus! Here's a link to buy her perfume! Snooki Couture By Nicole Polizzi
Summer is coming to an end. which I'm excited about. Fall is my favourite season! But my heart does have a special place for summer. So when summer starts to come to an end, I like to apply my Jergens natural glow self tanner. I use shade fair to medium. I really like this formula. It applies nice, evenly and doesn't leave me all streaky or sticky. It also smells nice which is a nice change from the other self tanning lotions I've used. This self tanner help keep my fading summer tan, look a little more fresh, and obviously make it look like it hasn't faded at all. I use about two of these all summer so if you try this out, and like it, I recommend purchasing two like I do.
Nivea is one of my favourite lip product to use and Iv'e been using the Raspberry Rose lip butter all month long. It's so moisturising, adds a bit of colour and it smells like arm raspberries. #Delicious I'm actually wearing this lip butter as I type this blog post! If you're like me and are not a big fan of lip gloss, but want a little something more on your lips, I would recommend this. I picked mine up at Wal-Mart for just a few dollars, So go check out your local drug stores and beauty isles for this lip product must!
Non Beauty Favourites!
The new TMNT movie!! I went to the theatre with my boyfriend to see this a few weeks ago! although the story line of how the turtles came to be was super awful, It was still a phenomenal movie and I will be purchasing it when it comes to DVD. I watched this movie in 3D, which I actually didn't like because I hate wearing the glasses. But besides those who things, It was great, funny and suspenseful! Give this movie a watch and let me know what you thought of it
Going with the TMNT theme, recently my boyfriend went on a business trip and when he came back he bought me a TMNT tumbler. This is probably one of the cutest things ever and I use it quite a bit. It's actually right beside me filled with water! What I like most about this tumbler is the fact that it's small enough to carry around but big enough to hold enough water that will last me for a while and it doesn't leak!!!! Finally a travel container that doesn't leak! This may be in my August favourites but I'm pretty sure I'll be using it all year round!
My next non beauty favourite is a book by John Green. The Fault in Our Stars.
Iv'e read this book a total of six times and each time I cry and cry and cry and I can't stop! This book is brilliant and although I have yet to see the movie, I know it will be just as beautiful as the book. I've also read Looking for Alaska which is another novel by John Green. That book was also wonderfully written but I have to say TFIOS is my Favourite! Give this book a read. and be sure to have a box of Kleenex near by!
So this song is about two years old but I've recently remembered how much I loved it then and now I love it even more. Christina Aguilera - Your Body Her looks, sound, and the video are incredible, colourful and eye catching! I love this Song!
Another song that I've really been enjoying is one that Iv'e recently found on 8tracks and that's The Icarus Account - Favourite Girl. This song is so adorable. I love all the words and the music. This song is also a few years old but it's still great! definitely give this song a go and let me know what you think
So that's it for my August Favourites! I hope you enjoyed reading about what Iv'e been loving this month, Comment below and let me know what you've been loving for this month, or if there's anything you think I should be trying out or listening to!
I love going to karaoke, even though I don't go up and sing
I can not sleep alone after watching horror movies
I have one perfect Niece and two twin foster nephews
I play Hay Day =)
I have two cats. Zazu and Zelda
Eating meat gives me an awful stomach ache and usually gets me sick for a few days
Applying make-up makes me extremely happy
I was an Esthetician student at Lambton College
I love DIY's but I hardly try any
New Girl is my favourite show at the moment
White Moscato from Barefoot is my favourite wine
I'm a pisces
I love Sashimi!
I'm always listening to new music
I've tried to do P90X three times and failed miserably
I am Canadian
I HATE SPIDERS
Zoella is my beauty and style icon
I can speak a few words in Japanese
Sometimes I get anxiety while in crowds
I do not have a best friend
Everyday, I feel lucky to have a sister.
I don't mind watching Netflix all day
I believe in ghosts.
I am 5 foot, 2 and a half inches tall. the half inch makes all the difference.
I want to travel the World
I get really grumpy when I'm hungry
I am scared of the dark
I love crime documentaries
I have always wanted to like in the U.K
I love astronomy, even though I hardly understand it
Sailor Moon was my favourite show growing up. I still love it.
I am not a gamer, but I sometimes play Diablo III
Blogging makes me extremely happy
Throughout primary school, I was always a lead in the plays and musicals
I cried at a Hilary Duff concert when I was 13, when she walked out on stage. I was so happy
I love anything that's coffee flavoured or orange creamsicle flavoured
Despite loving coffee flavoured food, I do not enjoy drinking coffee.
I act quiet and shy most of the time, but the people who know me best, know I'm loud and fun
I LOVE Snooki & Jwoww. As a show and as individual people!
I want to work on a cruise ship
Iv'e always wanted an English, or Australian accent.
Orange Is The New Black is PHENOMENAL
Dill pickles are my favourite food
I grew up listening to a wide range of music, from Conway Twitty to Elvis to Madonna
Because of Paranormal Activity, I have to tuck the blanket under my toes so a ghost wont pull me out of bed. Yes, I believe my blanket will protect me.
I wish I enjoyed working out. but I really don't. I hate it!
I cry..A lot and for stupid random things but I really do try to stay as positive as I can!
**BONUS** Everyone in my life right now, deserves to be apart of it and I couldn't be more thankful for each and everyone of them!
I love a good pizza and I'll usually never turn town a slice, but every once in a while I enjoy eating as healthy as I can. I admit, I don't eat healthy as much as I should and I have no excuse as to why but hey, we all have our flaws. So if I'm not craving a deliciously cheesy pizza, pasta, or fries I like to opt for these options. on this post, you will see that I have posted 2 breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack ideas. These are foods that I enjoy and consider healthy and if you wish to recreate these ideas feel free to modify them in any way that you like and be sure to let me know what you did differently and what you thought of my ideas! Breakfast! So for breakfast, these 2 ideas have been my favourite ever since I was a child. They are super easy to make and only take about 5-10 minutes. Fruit Smoothie This is as simple as it's name. Using my blender, I throw in a cups worth of frozen berries. a handful of raspberries, strawberries, kiwi, pineapple and watermelon. I sometimes also like to add a scoop of flax seeds and a scoop of strawberry protein powder if I'm feeling extra hungry. Once I blend my ingredients together I check to make sure the consistency is not too thick, since I don't want to eat my smoothie with a spoon. I add small amounts of water and blend. I do this a few times to make sure it's perfect. For the days when I add my protein powder, instead of water I'll use almond milk. it makes it blend and taste better. For this smoothie I choose to exclude any kind of juice or yoghurt because they are both loaded with unnecessary sugars. and besides, there's already sugar in the fruit. the kiwi, and watermelon really sweeten this smoothie up! I encourage you all to try it! Avocado and Egg White Toast Now this is something I could eat everyday You'll need one egg, half an avocado and one piece of toast. to start, I like to begin with separating my egg white and egg yolk. for this recipe, you will not be needed the egg yolk, but as always, you can keep it of you like. I would just suggest making sure the yolk is cooked completely so you don't have a mess to clean up while eating it! =P So, after separating my egg, I set it aside and cut into my avocado. I cut it into half and then slice it and place it on either pumpernickel or rye bread. Then I take my egg white I quickly pour it into a hot pan. Once it's done cooking I transfer it on top of the avocado and bread. I add a pinch of salt on top to give it a little flavour and that it. Lunch! Oven Roasted Tomato On Toast So for this, all you'll need is one small, ripe tomato, olive oil, oregano, and your choice of bread. I like to eat this with French baguette or whole wheat toast. So all I do is pop my bread in the oven which has been preheated to 350. Take out the bread after one minute. Then I thinly slice my tomato and place it on a cookie sheet and lightly drizzle them with olive oil and sprinkle them with oregano, I leave them in the oven for about 3 to 5 minutes, then take them put and place them on top on the bread. And there you have it!. Simple and delicious. Tip: Some people like to sprinkle salt on the top after the oven. the choice is yours! =) Spicy Lettuce and Turkey Roll-Ups This is like a wrap, without the bread. All I do it take a washed lettuce leaf, place a slice of deli turkey on top and drizzle on Franks Red Hot sauce. then I roll it up and place it on a plate. I usually make about 5 of these and sometimes more, because I have a big appetite and I adore not only lunch time but hot sauce as well! So for this recipe, I always use turkey, I think it tastes best but Iv'e seen people make this with ham, roast beef, and chicken. so if you recreate this, let me know how you made it and how you liked it! Dinner! Buffalo Chicken Wraps This is by far my favourite dinner that I make. I start off by defrosting chicken.(this usually takes a few hours) 1 breast per person. next I start to prep my buffalo sauce. I don't have exact measurements for this, I'v just come to know how it is suppose to look and taste. but I'll make some guide lines anyway. So I get out a bowl and put in about 1/2 cup of Low fat ranch. Then I add the same amount of Franks Red Hot. I usually add a bit more hot sauce, and taste test to make sure it's as spicy as I like, add more ranch if it's too spicy! so once my chicken is thawed, it's time to prep my veggies. I always use romaine lettuce, one to two leafs per wrap, cucumbers, green peppers and mushrooms and sometimes tomatoes if there's any available. Once I've finished slicing the veggies, I grate some cheddar cheese and then begin cooking my chicken. before I put the chicken in the pan I cut it all into bite sized cubes for easier eating. I then add a tablespoon of water to the pan and immediately add the chicken. I stir the chicken around every once in a while. once all the chicken is white, I find the biggest piece and take it out and cut it in half to make sure it's cooked thoroughly. I check about five pieces, you know, just to make sure! then I transfer the chicken into a mixing bowl and add in my buffalo sauce and mix them together until the chicken is evenly coated. So once that's done I get out whole wheat tortilla's and start assembling my wrap with all the veggies and cheese. once it's wrapped, I like to place it into the oven to heat everything up and to get some grill marks, which loo pretty fancy. This dinner is pretty quick to make. 20 minutes once the chicken is cut and ready to go! Brown Rice Chicken Stir-Fry This is the simplest of dinners! and it can be modified so much that everyone will enjoy it. To start I prep my chicken. I cut the chicken into bite sized cubes and drizzle General Tso over top to marinate for the day. Of course I only do this once the chicken is thawed out. when it's closer to dinner that's when I prep my veggies. I cut up peppers, celery, asparagus, broccoli, and mushrooms. then I grab a wok, heat it up and add a bit of water then chicken. I cook it until all the pieces are white, check the biggest ones to see if their cooked all the way through, if it is then I add my veggies. at this time I'm cooking one cup of brown rice. Tip: I like to over cook my brown rice a little bit to help get rid of the chewy texture. Careful not to burn yourself or your rice! so once my rice is done I leaved it covered and set it aside. I Then grab a mix of Arctic Gardens Asian style frozen veggies, which has water chestnuts, snap peas, orange and yellow carrots, and peppers. so I throw in a cup of that. once they have heated up to the same temperature as the other veggies I add in more General Tso, Mix, then add my rice. if I need more General Tso, I add it, if not I'll usually leave it or add Cajun to add some more flavour. Snacks! Greek Yoghurt, Berries and Granola So for this all you need is one cup of Greek yoghurt, I like to use the Oikos Key Lime flavour. I scoop out a cups worth then add two tablespoons of granola. (I like the banana nut flavour) Then to top it off I cut up strawberries and raspberries and place them over the granola. and I'm done! Frozen Fruit One of my favourite snacks is frozen fruit, I love frozen bananas, mango, raspberries and blueberries. For this I usually buy frozen fruit instead of freezing it myself, store bought just turns out better! Haha. So I Just scoop out a cups worth and put it in the bowl. And I usually always go back for seconds. This snack is so easy to make and so delicious. Be sure to let me know which frozen fruit is your favourite! All right, well I really hope you all enjoyed this post about some healthier options to try out, and if you do try them out be sure to let me know what you though and include any modifications! I'd love to see what you all created!! Xxoo-Katie
I love baths, It's a great way to relax, warm up and have a few minutes to yourself, Another great thing about baths is the endless list of ingredients you can add to your water to enhance your relaxation, and skin. So here's a list of the ones I love most. I hope you like them too! Milk and Honey
This bath is so soothing. There’s nothing quite like it. I
love to dip into this bath on a lazy afternoon with the sun shining in through
the window! This bath is so moisturising to your skin and leaves it lightly
scented. I found that the best milk to use is 2% it makes my skin so much softer
than when I use skim milk. The higher the percent, the better it gently exfoliates.
The honey is such a wonderful addition to this bath, not only because honey is
antibacterial and a natural anti-inflammatory but it also smells beautiful and
simple. While I'm preparing this bath I like to start off with really hot water
and I add in the honey. (I use raw honey because it’s better for you and your skin.
So try to avoid the honey in a squeeze bottle if you can.) After adding a few
scoops of honey into the hot water, I swish the water around with my hand to
make sure the honey has completely melted. Then I turn on the cold water. I personally
like this bath on the cooler side, unlike the other baths I’ll be talking about
a little bit later. So once the bath is filled, I add the milk, about two cups
worth. Swirl it around and hop right in! I also hear that Cleopatra used to
take her baths like this, and I believe it. My skin is always glowing after
this bath and she had amazing skin! This is such a great bath. If you try it
out, let me know how you liked it in the comments below!
Oatmeal
Okay. I love the simplicity of this bath and I know you’re
going to love it too! So to start just run yourself a bath. Next get yourself
some oatmeal. Not the instant stuff. Real Oatmeal! Now all you have to do is
take a cups worth and pour it into either nylon sock or regular sock. Tie the
top and pop that thing right in the bath. Squeeze the sock every now and then
to release the goodness =D Oatmeal is so good to restore moisture in any skin
type. So give this bath a try and let me know what you thought!
Red Wine and Honey
I found this one online a few months ago and was kind of sceptical about the wine. I also didn't want to waste it on a bath. But it was
well worth it. So, same thing goes with the honey, I use the raw honey and add
it into the hot water, and help it melt by swishing the water around. Next is
the wine. I added two glasses to my bath. I think it was more than enough. But you
can judge accordingly. Wine is made from fruits which are full of antioxidants.
Antioxidants are so great for your skin. Red wine also contains tartaric acid
which acts as an exfoliate to the skin. It takes away all the dead skin cells
and leaves you with perfectly soft skin! A little trick to this bath I learned
is to pour a third glass of wine, sit it on the edge of the tub and have a few
sips every now and then! Haha =D
Tea Bags
That’s right, I wrote tea bags. Seriously along with wine,
tea is jam packed with antioxidants, which means great things! Tea is also
really soothing and relaxing so this bath is perfect for those stressful days
at school or work. For this bath I dropped about 5 to 7 tea bags into my bath.
I chose an assortment of teas, like peppermint, chamomile, green tea, and rooibos.
I try to always choose teas that will smell nice together. It’s usually a hit
and miss until you find the right combination but always worth it. So if you
need to relax, and desensitize, this bath is for you
Epsom Salts
Well there’s not much that Epsom salts can’t do. It helps
reduce inflammation, flushes toxins, eases migraines and headaches, and can
even clear body acne. You can even purchase Epsom salts that are scented which
is really nice. Purchasing Epsom salts without any scent is a good option too
because you can always add your favorite essential to it and create your own
scent. I’ve done this with some oils from the body shop. I Like the Vanilla and
Strawberry oils. But I tend to buy the eucalyptus scented one since I no longer
live near a body shop. I especially like the eucalyptus scent one when I have a
headache, cramps or a cold. For this bath I like to add a generous cup of the
salts into my bath while the water is running. If you’re sick or need to relax.
Try out Epsom salts!
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So I'm the type of girl that likes to try new products! I'm
constantly looking at reviews and seeing what my favourite You Tubers and Make
Up artists are raving about. I like to turn to them for some of my beauty needs
and I really turn to them regularly for cleansers, toners, creams, eye creams,
whatever. So after many empty bottles, blemishes and black heads. I have found
a few products that I love and swear by!
So for starters I like to cleanse my face with
Clean&Clear Morning Burst Hydrating Facial Cleanser in the scent cumber
melon. This cleanser has tiny beads that you massage into your skin and they
burst as you cleanse, I'm sure a lot of you guys are familiar with this product
as it's available at almost every single department and drug store around.
So after I cleanse I go in with a more expensive product. A
toner by Mario Badescu. It's made for combination skin and a little goes a long
way!! This toner "Lotion" as the industry calls it smells like it
works. and believe me it does. This product is available on the Mario Badescu
website/ Here's a link to the site: Mario
Badescu
Now after my toner I like to go in with my night cream ad for this
I use
Toléra
**purchasing this product is a little tricky since you can only purchase it online as a professional esthetician or dermatologist or you can go into your local spa and see if they sell it. Mine does and my school provides this line of product for me to use on clients and fellow classmates.**
And that's about it for my night time routine. Have you used any of these products? Tell me what you like to use and what you thought of this post. I'll be back with my day time routine in a few days!
Have a great day everyone!
xxoo-Katience Rich Emulsion -
Nourishing and Desensitizing Cream by Dr. Renaud
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