Strawberry Nails

I've mentioned before that I rarely do complicated nail art (lack of skills/I have no patience whatsoever) but I have been meaning to do strawberry nails for ages. What I love about this design is that it's quite easy to do, but still looks like you put more effort than normal into your nails.

Products used: OPI Off With Her Red!, OPI Jade is the New Black, Joe Fresh Style Butter

Drugstore Finds: Rimmel Airy Fairy Lipstick and Revlon Lilac Pastelle Lipgloss

I don't own many drugstore cosmetic products, but Shoppers Drug Mart was having a sale! So, I decided it was time to try out a few drugstore makeup products that many beauty bloggers and Youtube gurus have been raving about.

The first product I chose was Airy Fairy Lasting Finish Lipstick by Rimmel. I haven't used a Rimmel product in YEARS and I guess sometime in between they changed their lipstick packaging. It's much cuter now with a crown engraved on the cap and no distinct logos. It kind of reminds me of the Japanese brand, Lavshuca.

The lipstick itself is a nice light pink with a bit of golden sheen but honestly, nothing special. I have rather pigmented lips so on me, Airy Fairy isn't really that noticeable. It's still a good everyday neutral though, so I will continue to wear it. Some of you might also like that it's a cheaper alternative to MAC Viva Glam V. Just beware that the lipstick has a very distinct bubblegum scent which might be a turn-off for those who are sensitive to smell/taste/whatever.


This summer Revlon also released its Spring/Summer collection of Super Lustrous Lipgloss, which many feared were limited edition. However, I guess Revlon realized it would be far more profitable to make these glosses permanent. Lilac Pastelle was considered the "hot" colour from the line so I picked it up too.

Lilac Pastelle is apparently comparable to the limited edition MAC lipstick, Lavender Whip (though it is, of course, a lipgloss and not a lipstick). On me, the lavender sheen is barely noticeable and overall, I kind of look washed out. I think my lips must be too pigmented/the gloss is too light for my skintone because other swatches I saw of this looked great.

The packaging is really nice and classy... kind of reminds me of Chanel lipgloss or even Dior without the bobble thing on top. Formula-wise, I do like this Revlon gloss a lot. Not too sticky, no weird smell/taste. However, I don't think I'll be wearing this alone anymore; instead, I'll try and come up with some lipstick combos to get my use out of it!

End of Year Snapshots

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! I can't believe it's already 2011! It's crazy how fast time flies.

I was just reviewing a few iPhone snapshots that I've taken this last little while and thought it would be an appropriate way to commemorate the end of 2010 by sharing a few of them.

Joe Fresh Style Faded Violet topped with China Glaze Fairy Dust

& amazing Christmas present from my bf (I feel so spoiled!)

Strawberry margarita while watching the Canucks game at Original Joe's

Obsessed with the giant pom-pom on this hat from ASOS

My new Moleskine planner and Staedtler Triplus Fineliners