It's everyone's favourite time of year, after Christmas, of course! Although I haven't done a Sephora sale haul on my blog since 2017, trust me, I haven't missed a single VIB sale since. I got quite the basket this time with a lot of new, exciting products instead of just restocking like I typically do, so I thought it would be worth sharing. I guess quarantine has gotten me feeling adventurous with trying new products... and spending some of that extra money I've been saving by not going out. 

I've been pretty disappointed that all the exciting things plans I had planned this Summer are no longer happening, but I figured why not use some of this free time to get dolled up anyways? Sometimes it's a bit therapeutic to do something you would do routinely during better times, just to bring a taste of normalcy back into our lives. That being said, I'm excited to take some time to test out these new products and attempt some new, different looks! 

Urban Decay - All-Nighter Long Lasting Setting Spray // NARS - Radiant Cream Concealer in Custard //  Too Faced - Born This Way Sculpting Concealer in Natural Beige

Violet Voss - Coral Crush Eye Shadow Palette // Natasha Denona - Diamond & Blush Palette
Laura Mercier - Tinted Moisturize Oil Free in Bisque // NARS - Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer in St. Moritz
 Sephora - Cleansing & Exfoliating Rose Wipes // Philosophy - Purity Made Simple Cleanser //  First Aid Beauty - Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration
Tarte - Double Take Eyeliner  // Touch in Sol - Metallist Foiled Eye Shadow in Golden Tangerine //  Morphe - M432 Flat Liner Brush // Make Up Forever - 250 Extra Fine Eyeliner Brush //  Anastasia Beverly Hills - Brow Wiz in Dark Brown

Did you order anything from this year's Spring VIB sale? What are some products you've been loving lately? Let me know! I hope everyone is still safe and healthy, my fingers are crossed that soon enough we will be returning back to our "regular" lives. It appears that some of the lockdown restrictions are slowly being lifted here in Canada, and if you're reading this from another country, I hope your nation and communities are safe and healing from this global crisis. Remember to find happiness and joy in the little things that make you smile, we can make it through this! 

I knew that my shopping ban would last until the Spring Sephora VIB sale came along. Funnily enough, I was one day away from breaking my 26 day record but I couldn't resist. Since the record was already broken, I went ahead and picked some things up from Wal-Mart as well. *Logic*.

Better Than Sex Mascara - Too Faced // Brightening Setting Face Powder - Besamé Cosmetics //
Eyeshadow Primer Potion - Urban Decay

I've been in dying need of both a pencil eyeliner and a new brush for my ABH Dipbrow pomade. I love my Buxom Gel liner but using a pencil is way more efficient on days I need to do my makeup quickly, so I don't know how I've gone this long without one. While browsing products online, I saw these mini lipsticks by Bite, which I've heard nothing but good things about so I am really looking forward to trying my first Bite Beauty products. How pretty are these colours!? 

Photo Finish Foundation Primer (Free Sample) - Smashbox // Eye Gel Cream (Free Sample) - Fresh //
Priming Moisturizer (Free Sample) - First Aid Beauty

I'm no makeup expert for sure, but there's something about trying new products that brings me a whole new happiness. I'm saving my bigger makeup splurges for the Fall VIB sale so I kept this haul small. What products do you love from Sephora? Did you buy any exciting products from the VIB sale?

I've got a looooooot of favourites lined up because it's been a while since my last favourites post. I did a little reflecting on the past few months and narrowed down the things I've been obsessed with the most. It was really hard to select only a few, so I can assure you that I will most likely have another favourites post coming up soon.

Zara - Leather Jacket

TV - Black Mirror Season 3
My good friend recommended this show to Tiff, so we decided to try it out together and I'm glad we did. The point of the show is to demonstrate the impact of technology on modern society, which really puts into perspective how much it controls our every day lives. Every episode is unrelated to one another, individually containing it's own story, characters and slightly terrifying truth about how technology shapes our world. I'd really recommend this show if you enjoy fucked up, emotionally draining, makes-you-think type of shows, which are my favourite! (Not sure what that says about my personality though...) I can't wait to go back and watch the first two seasons as well!

Music - "Hope" by The First Station
Another favourites post means another deep house track for you! I love how there's a little mix of everything in this song - chill vocals, deep house beats, and a very subtle hint of trap? Yes please. I've been practicing some shuffling to this song for a while now and it is always one of my favourite tracks to get down to.

Music - "Shape of You" by Ed Sheeran
I don't think there's ever been an Ed Sheeran song I haven't loved, and with the release of his new song, Shape of You, he's really outdone himself. This song has been on repeat since its release and it's still impossible for me not to dance and sing along. It's that type of track that will never grow old. You are a musical God, Ed Sheeran.

PINK - Duffel Bag

After bringing this bag to Europe with me as my carry-on and also using it as my gym bag, this bag has become a necessity for me - for travel and for fitness! It's small enough that it's not cumbersome to carry but big enough to fit all my required belongings. It also serves as a "shove everything inside and go" bag whenever I have a lot of crap to bring to a friend's place. I never really pictured a duffel bag being a necessity, but now that I've used this one multiple times, there's no way I could survive without it!

Hip Hop Classes
I stepped out of my comfort zone this year and enrolled into adult hip hop classes. My only experience with dance was from two to three years of classes when I was younger and playing Just Dance on the Wii (that totally counts, ok). I've always wanted to be a dancer, I just never pursued it and I definitely regret it. A friend and I decided to finally sign up for a session and it has been so much fun to let loose and a great alternative for cardio, especially since I hate running. I really suggest that if you are hesitant about trying something, you should challenge yourself and go for it!


Macbook Pro and Marble Case
Back in August I finally purchased a brand new MacBook and upgraded from the 13-inch to the 15-inch, and let me tell ya, best decision I've ever made. Now that I'm out of school, lugging around a laptop is no longer a worry for me, so I was more than ready to invest in the larger sized MacBook. My old laptop was pretty beat up from hauling it to school every day, so I made sure to also purchase a cover this time. I got this blue marble one from Urban Outfitters (no longer available) and if you know me, you would know how in love I am with marbled anything.

What were you favourites of the past few months? Do you have any suggestions for what products/shows I should try out? Let me know in the comments below!

Merry Belated Christmas!

I can't believe it's been a year already. Remember when I said I felt like 2015 was going to be a good one? Time definitely flew right by this year and I've got to say: I was right - 2015 has been one of the most amazing & memorable years of my life. Not only did I graduate from University, I got to travel back to Europe and I also got my first big girl full-time job! The next major life milestone? Buy my own puppy!

The holidays have always been my favourite time of the year and this year is no exception (aside from catching a nasty cold). It's my first winter in almost twenty years that I didn't have to study, write exams or worry about grades - in other words, I had a shit ton of spare time on my hands. I was actually able to get my Christmas shopping done early and completely focus on preparing for the holiday season. 

Thank you to everyone who spoiled me or spent time celebrating with me this year. I am truly grateful for everyone in my life - especially the people who I've celebrated multiple Christmases with. Spending quality time with family and friends is always my favourite thing to do with all this time off. And the food. And the boxing day shopping. Ooooohhhhh boy did I ever shop this past weekend.. but we'll get in to that another time..

I hope everyone reading this has had an amazing holiday with all of your loved ones! Here's what I was pleasantly gifted this year: