Put a RING on it

Lately, I have been obsessing over RINGS! Chunky rings with huge stones, knuckle rings I want 'em all..

Here's a few that have been catching my eye lately :)

David Yurman

Amethyst & Diamond Sterling Silver Ring

Urban Outfitters

                                                          Chrishabana Bone Hinge Ring

Top Shop- Marbled Semi Precious Ring

Top Shop- Semi Precious Stripe Band Ring

 Top Shop- Eagle Head Ring

FOREVER 21

Jagged Faux Stone Ring

FOREVER 21

Cutout Knuckle Ring

Yves Saint Laurent- Arty Oval Ring

RHINESTONE MOTIF ARMOR RING

Mr Kate-Dreamcatcher lattice ring

If I just can't find one that fits I'll be just fine with these puppies

(one for each hand to balance the weight)

How dreamy are these rings!

If you like it put a ring on it ladies....

John Frieda - 3-day Straight Semi-Permanent Styling Spray

Suffer from frizzy, unruly, curly hair?? 

Tired of spending hours trying to get your hair straight and FLAT?

Well, look no further! John Frieda has answered our prayers!

I have been using this product for about 2 months now and I love it! Highly recommend it!

Let me tell you about my hair, it is THICK, CURLY, FRIZZY! (I have a ton of hair) So when I read  about this product I was very skeptical about trying it. Originally, I wanted the Brazilian Blowout but at that time it was making mega bad headlines in the news. So I opted to try this product which sells itself by being the "first" at home Semi-Permanent Styling Spray (that is safe to use).

The packaging was fine, the directions were easy. The product comes in a spray bottle and you spray 7-15 sprays onto damp, towelled dry hair. After spraying, you take a comb and comb the product through. The product smells nice and it does not weigh the hair down. After that, you need to activate the product by blow drying hair. (something that is so time consuming for someone with as much hair as me!) While drying, I didn't notice a huge difference my hair was still big and puffy but I did notice that it was straighter than usual. BUT wait, the real magic happened when I ran my straightener through my hair. It literally took me 15 minutes to straighten my whole head!!!!! There were no curls, no unruly parts. My hair was smooth and flat, not PUFFY. I finally achieved straight and flat hair at home! That usually only happens at the hairdresser! And yes, my hair did last 3+ days (until your next wash). Going to bed and waking up morning was no challenge for this product, I ran my straightener through my hair in the mornings and in no time it was back to beautifully straight goodness! 

I would highly recommend you go out and buy this product. I bought mine at London Drugs for $14.99. 

Before Product 

Me with straight hair after using the product

Happy Straightening!

Lusting For Fall

I can't believe it is already August..... Fall is around the corner. I know the weather is still nice and sunny in Edmonton (hopefully it stays this way) but I can't help but start my Fall wish list!

Enjoy!

Platform Moccasins from Topshop

Steve Madden Pembrook

Loose Fitting Silk Blouses 

Tiered Necklaces 

Mac-Mac Me Over Collection Fall 2011

What are your fall desires?

Seche Vite

Keeping with new finds, I have a great product that I must tell you about!

Like I mentioned before, I am a obsessed with nail polish and everything/anything that makes nails pretty!
A few months ago I was wandering through Sally Beauty Supply and came across a product  called Seche Vite... Seche Vite is the BEST DRY FAST TOP COAT! After I paint my nails, I put this product overtop my polish and I'm ready to go in about 10 minutes! Nails are completely dry! You can do your hair, get dressed or GO TO BED(I usually paint my nails before I go to bed, and I hate when I wake up in the morning and my polish is ruined with lines and smudges).

Seche Vite is $9.99 at Sally. Trust me it will be the best $9.99 you will spend. I even take it with me when I go get my mani/pedi and get the lady to put it on for me.


Happy Painting! I'm off to paint my nails right now! :)

Illamasqua

I have a confession..... I am a nail polish hoarder....I know i have a problem but i keep buying...I have tried so many brands from chanel to wet n wild (basically everything)

I had heard of the makeup line Illamasqua for quite some time, and I had such high expectations about it. I love seeing their ad campaigns. Very over the top colours. I have been trying to get my hands on this brand for about a year. The only thing stopping me was that it is not sold in Alberta, and I don't like ordering makeup online. My cousin had ordered blushes off ebay and she hated them! So while I was in London I came across an Illamasqua store! I was beyond excited! I quickly walked inside and began shopping. 

I ended up walking out with a nail polish and a powder blush.....

So now the review!

Let's start off on a good note:

I love the blush-the pigmentation is amazing! It goes on so smoothly and lasts all day. The colour is called Lover and I do LUVVVV it...

My sister picked up a cream blush and she also loves it. I am not a fan of cream blushes but I actually do enjoy  Illamasqua's formula. 

In regards to the nail polish I HATE IT! 

I love the colour but the everything about the polish and the packaging sucks!  I bought the colour PURITY- (a nude/orange colour) In fact as I write this post i am wearing it and chipping it off. The brush sucks, the polish is so thick that it is hard to even apply, it goes on streaky even a few coats doesn't help and it chips like nobodies business. The top cap isn't even attached to the applicator so it keeps falling off. I had such high expectations for this product. 

I will stick to OPI! 

"purity"

Edmonton Hidden Gems!

Today I found some amazingly, cute little stores on Whyte Ave. I had gone for a laser appointment and it turned out to be much more!

Let me tell you about the journey there.....After trying to find the building (I AM AWFUL WITH ADDRESSES) for about 15mins. I finally found it. It is between the store Wishlist and a sub shop. I entered this little building and took a flight of stairs that lead me to a few amazing places! 

So let's waste no time and let me tell you what I discovered today!

First of all I have been getting Laser hair removal for years, and I keep looking for the best machine and the best price. Well friends, I think I may have found it! 

Its called BUSH WACKED! hehehehehe... I loved it! I went for my legs and the technician was so nice, and friendly. As well as the cheapest prices I have seen in a long time

Bush Wacked is at the end of this long, narrow hallway so as i was walking i passed a beauty shop, a clothing store and a lash bar. 

On my way out I thought I would take a peek at the clothing store, called Loft 82. WOW, such cute, unique and well priced pieces! I honestly fell in love with everything in the store! I had to resist seeing i just came back from  a Europe shopping spree! However I did manage to buy a cute skirt. (I'll post a picture later.) 

Honestly go check these little gems out!

Here's the sites to the other shops located in that building 

http://www.bizoulashstudio.com/

the beauty shop doesn't have a site but it is called UMI & CO BEAUTY SHOP