Fall Inspiration

 

On Repeat: Left Hand Free by Alt-J

Feature Artist: Heart of Bone

- Emma's handcrafted rings -

Emma Abrahams of Heart of Bone resides in Melbourne and each unique jewelry piece is handcrafted in her home studio. I first discovered Emma's amazing talent on Instagram and have watched her start out her small business there. It started simply as a hobby turned into business project; selling her rad rock n' roll rings only through Instagram. She has come a long way since then and has launched her own website this month. She first carves the design in wax and the wax is then cast into sterling silver or gold. My personal favourite is her "Fairy Queen Ring," which features two large butterflies.

Celebrities such as Nicole Richie's husband, Joel Madden, first spotted the brand's badass impersonation of his wife and the couple have since become big fans. Joel wears his blinged out ring of his wife on his index finger.

Visit her website at: http://www.heartofbone.com
Instagram: @heart_of_bone

National Suicide Prevention Week

In honour of Suicide Prevention Week (Sept. 8th-14th) and Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th, I have decided to join TWLOHA's "No One Else Can Play Your Part" Campaign. 

Please help me support To Write Love On Her Arms and their campaign by visiting my donation my page at: https://www.stayclassy.org/fundraise?fcid=338170 
Your generous donation will help create a community that believes in the reality of recovery, invest in treatment and challenge the misconceptions of mental health. Together we can present hope to those who are suffering. 



For more information on this project visit: http://twloha.com/blog/no-one-else
Thanks to everyone for your kind donations!

Makeup Tutorial: Beyonce's Emerald Eyes

This great tutorial from Teen Vogue and Beyonce's makeup artist, Sir John, will show you how to achieve that smoky emerald eye look that I talked about in my last post. Feel free to try out this look with Sir John's color palette or stick to a more subdued look with the Chanel Quadra Shadow in 232. Instead of lining the eyes with a blue pencil, use Laura Mercier's Kohl Pencil in Black Turquoise for a simpler look. Finish with MAC's Lustre Lipstick in Pretty Please.

Fall Makeup Looks + Essentials

The List:

Look #1 - Emerald Eyes and Nude Lipstick

-Chanel Quadra Shadow in 232
amazing emerald color for fall
-Laura Mercier Kohl Eye Pencil in Black Turquoise
pair with the Chanel palette by lining the eyes with this pencil

-MAC Lustre Lipstick in Pretty Please
a great nude to go with your played up eyes 

Look #2 - Natural Eye and Purple Lip
-Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette
apply Stranger on the entire lid and Factor on the outer eye
and crease for that perfect natural eye
-Revlon Colorstay Stain in Parisian Passion
wear with a very neutral, natural looking eye

-MAC Tinted Lipglass in Reckless Desire
pair this with a smoky or natural eye, can also
be worn over your Revlon Colorstay Stain 

Others:

-La Roche-Posay Nutritic Intense Riche Cream
keep your skin extra hydrated this fall by applying this
light feeling cream on at night
-Ciate Mini Effects Studs
a fun nail effect for the fall

- Ciate Mini Effects Studs - 

           

- Chanel Quadra Shadow in 232 -

- La Roche Posay Nutritic -

Fashion: Fall 2014 Trend Report

Fall is just around the corner and I have been starting to research the top trends for the coming season. I hope you are able to find some inspiration to add some key pieces to your wardrobe! As always; stay tuned for my next post!

The Nomad

- Cara Delevingne in Burberry Prorsum - 

-shearling coats

-blanket capes

-fur pieces + chunky knits

-bohemian style dresses

-earth toned garments

-suede booties

Retro Mod

-shift dresses

-cat eyes 

-chic patterns

-twiggy inspired clothing

-pops of color

-pastel colored coats

Motocross

-leather jackets

-denim, denim, denim

-90's inspired makeup 

-patchwork + plaid

-slouchy jeans 

Breakfast in yyc

- The Loop - 

Breakfast is not only the most important meal of the day but it is also my FAVORITE meal of the day. I have frequented many restaurants in Calgary catering to brunch and breakfast and I have broken it down (for you!) to my top three favorites. 

The Loop (as pictured!) 

http://www.theloopcalgary.ca

I absolutely love the relaxed atmosphere at The Loop. There are always weekly events going on such as weekly bands, half price wine nights etc.. Feel free to grab a table, some coffee and a board game such as Cards Against Humanity. This wonderful restaurant also offers gluten free and vegan friendly eats.

The Belmont Diner

http://www.belmontdiner.ca

The Belmont Diner is by far my favourite of all breakfast places. This wonderful little gem is located just across from The Loop in the Marda Loop area of Calgary and is rated a whopping four and a half stars on urbanspoon.com. Its red leather bar stools and antique accents give it a classic diner feel. However, be sure to arrive early on a Saturday or Sunday morning as it rarely doesn't have patrons lined out the door. 

Vendome Cafe

http://www.vendomecafe.com

Vendome Cafe is located in the up and coming area of Kensington on the way to Sunnyside. I love this area because of the unique shops. So after breakfast or lunch definitely take a stroll in this lively area! Live music plays every Thursday starting at 7 pm, but if you are there for breakfast be sure to try out their Bacon Breakfast Panini or Salted Caramel French Toast! Vendome is rated very highly on urbanspoon.com and is liked by 89% of their customers. 

Makeup: Picks of the Month

Summer Series: August
We all want that flawless, smudge proof summer look, but how exactly do we get our makeup to STAY PUT for the entire day or an evening out on the town? I have a list of products I love to use during the summer months when my skin tends to get more oily than usual. Here is how to achieve it!

The List:

Skin
-Hawaiian Tropic Sunscreen Spray Lotion SPF 15
there is nothing I like better than great smelling sun protection; goes on smoothly just like your daily body lotion with a faint smell of coconut 
-Neutrogena Rapid Clear Cleansing Pads
a wonderful replacement for toner in a bottle, use before bed to cleanse and improve the look of acne prone skin 

Hair
-Schwarzkopf's Dust It Mattifying Powder
this amazing powder works as a dry shampoo as well as a volumizing hairspray; great for adding texture to your hair during the day or for staying put during a night out

Makeup
-Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion
a must have for the summer months; skin gets more oily and this product acts as an adhesive for a smudge proof shadow look 
-Benefit's Boiing Industrial Strength Concealer in 01 
a great stay-put concealer with maximum coverage 
-Benefit's Creaseless Cream Shadow in Birthday Suit
this shadow is the best creaseless shadow I have come by, it is such a wonderful neutral color and acts as a great base or eyeshadow primer 

Tips:
-remember to always finish your makeup application with a light powder or finishing spray to make sure that everything stays in place for that non-budge smudge-proof look