Sephora VIB Sale: My Favs!

It’s that time of the year again: the Sephora VIB Sale. I know I rarely touch on beauty on the blog but I wanted to share some of my favourites that I’ll be restocking upon and new favourites I can’t wait to try like the Kevin Aucoin brand. With 20% off the entire store, it’s not only time to stock up on your favourites but also a chance to try those beauty products you’ve had your eye on for some time now. Don’t forget to use code 20FORVIB to take advantage of the deal. 
Kevin Aucoin Concealer: I haven’t tried this brand but have heard amazing things about the line so I’m going to give the concealer a shot! 
Smashbox Photo Finish Primer: I’ve tried the entire line of primers from Smashbox but this tinted option adds the perfect glow for winter months. 

Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation: The holy grail of foundations in my opinion. It’s a tad on the pricey side but the finish its long-lasting ability make it a spend worth justifying in my opinion. 
Urban Decay Naked Palette (2): This is my ride or die when it comes to eye-shadows. From a natural look for the office to a smokey eye for date night – this span of shades always has me covered. 
Stila Liquid Liner: If you haven’t used this liquid liner yet, you’re definitely missing out. Always a fan of the black hue, I recently switched to brown to make my green eyes pop. 
Urban Decay Lash Primer: My lashes can always use some umph and this product helps lengthen and seperate while also acting as a great base for my mascara. 
Too Faced Better than Sex Mascara: I think I’ve tried EVERY SINGLE item on the market and for those stubborn, light coloured lashes – this is the product you need. I’m on my 5th bottle now and there’s no turning back for me. 
Marc Jacobs Highlighter: I love mixing this product in with my foundation on cold, winter days where my glow is ahem lacking but also a dab around the eyes can help for the perfect highlighting touch. 
Make Up Forever Setting Spray: My sister got me hooked on setting spray in the past year and this option feels light-weight but also locks in my look from day to night. 
Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick (Mini): The perfect travel companion, I also love how you can almost achieve a bronzed look in one swipe or a more rosy-tint in another. 

Amika Touchable Hairspray: While Oribe is definitely my go-to to help set my look, I will spray strands with this Amika hairspray on days 2/3 to achieve a more natural wave but keep the curl in place. 

Amika Switch Kit: One of the most popular questions I get is how I achieve my girls and this is my go-to curling wand. I’ve tried the larger and smaller extensions but the 1.25″ barrel is perfect!
Living Proof Dry Shampoo: Paraben free, easily worked with a comb or hair dryer and smells great: need I say more?
Sephora Travel Brush: I have of these brushes in rotation amongst my bags and I HATE that they haven’t made this into a full size brush. It works great to achieve natural waves, eases frizz and smooths out hair. I love it! 
Jo Malone Wood Sage and Sea Salt: My go-to scent for the fall/winter season. 

Smashbox Always On Lipstick: I never, ever have lip liner on me so a quick and easy to apply lip gloss is usually my go-to for office days or meetings and I love that I don’t have to worry whether this is going to end up on my teeth since it dries in a flash! Babe Alert is my favourite shade. 

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Anniversary Sale Beauty Must-Have’s!


OUAI Wave Spray | Diptyque Candle Set 
Tory Burch Perfume | Beachwaver Curling Iron | Voluspa Candle Set 
Mario Badusco Icons SetSugar Lips Lip Balm | Charlotte Tillbury Bronze and Blush Glow Set
Charlotte Tillbury Hot Lips Set | Round Sense Mirror | Bobbi Brown Lip Set
Happy Friday Gals! Rounding up some of my personal favourite beauty brands and products found in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale on the blog today. With only a week left, be sure to top up on all your beauty must-haves while the sale still lasts! 
OUAI Wave Spray: I recently bought the Rose Body Oil rom this brand and obsessed is an understatement. I recently tried the Wave Spray on my beach waves and loved the scent but the way it texturized my hair!

Diptyque Candle Set: As if this brand needs an introduction! I do love saving my jars for fun odds and ends like matchsticks, Q-tips or a catch-all on a bedside table. 
Tory Burch Perfume: This light and airy perfume is a great scent to wrap up the rest of summer! 

Beachwaver Curling Iron: While I haven’t used this specific product myself, I am a huge fan of a good beach wave and this will do the trick. Not to mention – it does all the hard work for you! 
Mario Badusco Icons Set: Give me anything with Rosewater and I’m a happy girl! The Facial Spray in this set is a game changer and the travel size is perfect for you gals on the go! 
Sugar Lips Lip Balm: I’ve been carrying this balm for years and still consider it one of my favs to this day. You’re likely to find one in every bag I own. The rose scent (noticing a theme here!?!) and tinted colour make it a perfect companion for a quick touch up. 
Charlotte Tillbury Bronze and Blush Glow Set: I mean, can the woman do any wrong? I’ve yet to met a Charlotte Tillbury product I haven’t loved and this set is no exception. I love that both products are buildable and work great on more fair skin tones or at your darkest in summer. 
Charlotte Tillbury Hot Lips Set: The kind of lipstick set you’ll find in my work tote: nudish-pink for the day and a brighter pop of colour for night. I love love love CT’s lipstick collection and this new line is just amazing (try Electric Poppy!) 
Round Sense Mirror: These mirrors are definitely a love/hate product in the bathroom but they’re a girl’s BFF when it comes to liquid liner application! 

Bobbi Brown Lip Set: Sure the colour of this set is amazing but if you haven’t tried the Art Stick by Bobbi Brown, you’re missing out. Goes on like lip gloss, dries like a matte lipstick – it’s a game changer when it comes to lip colour! 
Voluspa Candles: I love scooping up these candle sets and saving them as hostess gift ideas. They’re also fun additions to powder rooms when you throw dinner parties!
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Sephora VIB Sale: Favs!

Armani Maestro Foundation | Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler | Amika Dry Shampoo 
Amika Texturizing Spray | Dior Air Illuminizer | Smashbox X Rated Mascara 
NARS Funny Face Lipstick | L’Ancome Eyelash Primer 
Kat Von D Concealer | Marc Jacobs Mini Mascara | Sephora Microsmooth Face Powder
Smashbox Photo Ready Primer | Beauty Blender | Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette
Amika Curling Wand | Kat Von D Foundation Brush | Sephora Pro Airbrush Brush 
Laura Mercier Brightening Powder | Stila Liquid Liner | Smashbox Lip Gloss in Babe Alert
I don’t think there’s anything more exciting than a good beauty sale. The 20% off VIB Beauty sale has finally hit at Sephora and it’s officially time to get your shop on. I’m looking forward to splurging on items I’ve had my sights set on like this Bobbi Brown shimmer palette or this Too Faced Mascara.
But I also plan to do some restocking. It’s rare I chat beauty on the blog (because I feel like I’m no expert), but here are some of my go-to favs. Remember to score your 20% off with code, 20VIB!
Armani Maestro Foundation: The raves and reviews are true – this foundation is awesome sauce. Medium coverage and an oil base, make it easy to apply and a little goes a long way. I actually love mixing this with the Charlotte Tillbury Wonder Glow or an extra oomph if my skin needs a pick-me-up. 
Dior Nude Illuminizer: I love that fresh faced, dewy look and a swipe of this illuminizer achieves that effect perfectly. 
L’ancome Eyelash Primer: A victim of post-eyelash extension lengths, this primer is my go-to to get the extra mile out of my lashes. I then top it off with the Smashbox X-Rated mascara for a dramatic lengthening effect. For extra drama, I love this miniature sized Marc Jacobs mascara for bottom lashes. 
Kat Von D Concealer: I’d like to think I’m a bit of an expert on concealer. Working a 40+ work week, managing the blog, keeping the house somewhat together, family time oh and me time can wear me down and it definitely shows when it’s been a rough week. I think I’ve probably tested every concealer out there and have to say the Kat Von D brand, is one of my favourites out there. It’s creamy, applies easily and doesn’t seem to crack after a long day like other brands. I like to set mine with this Laura Mercier Brightening Powder for an extra oomph! As for application, I love the Sephora Pro Airbrush brush for this product ;) 
Stila Liquid Eyeliner: My sis introduced me to this eyeliner and about 8 tubes later, I’ve yet to find another liner that can compete. The pigment is great and application is a breeze. 
Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette: I too am a sucker for these palettes but have only ever repurchased this specific one twice. I’m a fan of the 5 shades to the left of the palette (post 30 I still haven’t nailed the smokey eye) but hey, there’s still time! 
All Things Hair: One of the most frequent questions I get is about my hair. This wand from Amika is my go-to in the 1.25″. I set it with their texturizing spray for beach-like waves and will use the Dry Shampoo on days 2-3 for a bit more volume. Best part? Their hair products smell AMAZING! 
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Oops I did it Again

Vest: Mendocino {old, similar here and here} | Shirt: Urban Outfitters {old, similar here and here} | Jeans: Topshop | Booties: Zara {recent, similar} | Bag: Saint Laurent {similar} | Watch: c/o Daniel Wellington

So it dawned on me that I’ve officially bombarded you with two vest looks this week – sorry about that! If you can’t tell, I’m kind of loving this wardrobe item as the perfect transitional piece for spring. I’ve been throwing it over blouses with skinny pants or pencil skirts and bodycon dresses. If you follow along on Instagram, you probably saw the sneak peek I posted of this outfit from the weekend. I had the chance to shoot a small project for Armani with Adam for a new cologne they’ll be launching. I’ve never had the opportunity to work with Adam on a shoot so I was thrilled when we were sent the proposal. Now he knows what it’s like to try and not smile goofy, stand up straight, stick out your chin or remember to hide or swallow your gum (I always forget!). I’ll be sharing a video, some sneak peek photos and an ah-mazing contest in the next coming weeks! 

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