Special Post: Nic's Knacks Jewellery

I am constantly looking for unique jewellery pieces to add character to all of my outfits. Luckily, I happen to work 4 floors above an amazingly talented jewellery artist who allows me to custom design any and all bling that I want. Nic's Knacks offers a full range of jewellery including: necklaces, earrings and slave bracelets. While my co-worker is still busy working away to add more photos of all of her creations, her startup Pinterest page has a sample of what she has made (and sold) so far.

I fell in love with her designs after she wore an adorable tea themed necklace to work. After my first purchase I was hooked, and am constantly sending her new designs of things I'd like her to try out. I may or may not have become her most demanding customer...

As you can see I've become a fan of her necklaces with beads-- although I've got lots more of her stuff which I'll feature in a future post! So go ahead and buy into my shameless advertising and check out her Pinterest page. The stuff really sells itself though as it is completely AMAZING.

         

 

Nail Design of the Week- June 8

Essie's 'jazzy jubilant' and Formula X For Sephora's 'Eureka'

JOTD: Bracelets

Venetian Marble from Venice

Gold Spike Bracelet from dailylook.com

Gold Spike Bracelet from stella & dot

Double Zippers from Celadon 

Gold and Black bangle from kate spade

OOTD Venitian Chic

Spiked Necklace from H&M 

Shirt and Skirt from Forever 21 

OOTD Versailles

Necklace from boutique in Paris 

Dress from Forever 21 

Converse- Chuck Taylor All Star Fancy

Olay Fresh Effects

Today's post is dedicated to my newest obsession in skin care: Olay Fresh Effects. As a side note, I will shop for makeup without budget, but when it comes to face wash I am shockingly stingy.  I am definitely not one to go searching for expensive facial products because I find that this involves far too much research, and quite honestly I'm just too lazy.  I always choose face wash from whatever packaging looks most appealing on the shelves of Shopper's Drug Mart. Which is exactly how I stumbled across my new favourite line of products (the flowery/white packaging caught my eye immediately.)

I love the "love your own skin" trend that drug store brands are using in their ads, and Olay is following this trend with their Fresh Effects line stating: "You never hid who you are, what you say, or what you do. So don't settle for filters when it comes to your looks."

Advertising aside this is a great line of products because not only do they smell fantastic (another draw for me) but they also make my skin feel amazingly clean. Drug store face washes usually leave my skin quenched and very dry, but this line just leaves my face feeling refreshed.  So far I have purchased the {Shine, Go Away!} cleanser, the {Out of this Swirled!} exfoliating scrub, the {Bright on Schedule!} eye awakening cream, and the {Long Live Moisture} lotion. I prefer the exfoliating scrub to the cleanser, and just recently discovered that this face wash comes in three scents! I am currently finishing off the 'Honeysuckle and White Tea' exfoliator and am determined to try the other two after I am finished this bottle.

All in all I believe I may have finally found a life long love in the drug store-- and I cannot wait to see what else this product line has in store for me ;)

Everyday Makeup

My favourite part of getting ready to leave my house is always doing my makeup. Unfortunately, I start work every morning at 8 and have to leave the house by 7:20, which means that I don't often have enough time to spend applying a full face of makeup.  After lots of experimenting with all of my products I have finally found a combination that doesn't take long to apply but gives me full coverage for an entire day. While I'll sometimes try to change some of the products, I always return to these staples because I think they work the best.

Step 1: Apply an even lawyer of Garnier BB Cream (I use the shade light/medium). I really took a chance with this product as I bought it in a 3-pack from Costco-- but I was immediately happy with my choice! (phew...)
Step 2: Brush a layer of MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation all over my face with a large powder brush
Step 3: Use a bronzer brush to apply bronzer to my temples and directly under my cheek bones. (The bronzer that I use for this step is discontinued from a previous MAC collection)
Step 4: Apply a peachy toned blush (also from a discontinued MAC collection) to the apples of my cheeks
Step 5: Lightly brush MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in the shade Soft and Gentle to the tops of my cheek bones
Step 6: Line and tight-line my eyes with Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in the shade Perversion
Step 7: Lastly I quickly apply mascara (I own at last 4 different mascaras from L'Oreal which I use interchangeably) and I'm all ready to go!