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<channel><title><![CDATA[Live Life Your Way - Beauty]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/beauty]]></link><description><![CDATA[Beauty]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 22:53:04 -0400</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[St Patrick's Day Irish Flag Makeup]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/beauty/st-patricks-day-irish-flag-makeup]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/beauty/st-patricks-day-irish-flag-makeup#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2019 01:40:31 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[tutorial]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/beauty/st-patricks-day-irish-flag-makeup</guid><description><![CDATA[It's that time of year, where you need to wear some green so the leprechauns don't pinch you!​St. Patrick's Day!&nbsp;This year I have a new take on the holiday and incorporating the Irish flag. I have a whole playlist on my channel for my previous makeup looks and nail tutorials if you want more inspiration.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;I was really stuck this year trying to think of a new take on St Patrick's Day makeup, as it is usually lots and lots of green. As I haven't added any new green colours [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/published/st-patrick-s-day-irish-flag-tutorial.png?1552850816" alt="Picture" style="width:450;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;">It's that time of year, where you need to wear some green so the leprechauns don't pinch you!<br>&#8203;St. Patrick's Day!&nbsp;<br>This year I have a new take on the holiday and incorporating the Irish flag. I have a whole playlist on my channel for my previous makeup looks and nail tutorials if you want more inspiration.</div><div><!--BLOG_SUMMARY_END--></div><div class="paragraph">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;I was really stuck this year trying to think of a new take on St Patrick's Day makeup, as it is usually lots and lots of green. As I haven't added any new green colours to my collection, I wanted to do something a bit different. I played around with a few different ideas for incorporating the white, but wanted to keep it a bit more "wearable" so opted for inner corner highlight instead of white liquid liner utilized in any manner!&nbsp;</div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/published/irish-flag-makeup-for-st-patrick-s-day-pinterest-2.png?1552863454" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div><div class="paragraph">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;I really do like how this look came out, I don't really touch green makeup very often but I like how it looks with my eyes. The copper colour definitely makes my eyes pop versus the green that blends in more with my eyes as blue and the tiny bit of yellow are analogous to the green on a colour wheel. Holidays like this tend to push my out of my regular looks and I really need to do it more.<br><em>Do you often wear green as an eyeshadow colour? What colour(s) are your go-to?</em><br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Please send me photos of your looks from today and I love to see how creative some of you guys are! Definitely hit me up on IG, tag me, etc.&nbsp;</div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/st-patricks-day-2019-irish-flag-makeup_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/st-patricks-day-2019-irish-flag-makeup-3_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/st-patricks-day-2019-irish-flag-makeup-4_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div><div class="paragraph">{Products Used}<br><u><br>FACE</u><br>Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 hr foundation 103 True Ivory<br>Too Faced Primed &amp; Poreless Pressed Powder<br>Estee Lauder Bronzed Goddess 01 Light<br>Charlotte Tilbury Cheek to Chic Love is the Drug<br>Lorac POTC Highlight Palette Fortune<br>Maybelline Tattoo Studio Brow Tint Pen 360 medium brown<br>MAC fix+<br><br><u>EYES<br></u>Morphe eyeshadows:<br>Birthday Suit<br>Dirty Martini<br>Wilderness<br>35O palette last shadow in first/second&nbsp;row &amp; 1st shadow in second row<br>Paper crane<br>NYX Eyeliner in White<br>Marc Jacobs Velvet Noir Mascara*<br><br><u>LIPS<br></u>NYX Lip Pencil in Natural<br>Tarte Lipstick in Beach Babe<br>NYC Big Bold plumping lip gloss in Big City Blush*</div><div class="wsite-youtube" style="margin-bottom:10px;margin-top:10px;"><div class="wsite-youtube-wrapper wsite-youtube-size-large wsite-youtube-align-center"><div class="wsite-youtube-container"><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/6_oVzDPacY4?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align:right;"><em><font size="2">* products have been received from Influenster as free products to test and try out</font></em></div><div><div id="644749327205803498" align="left" style="width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;" class="wcustomhtml"><a class="blsdk-follow" href="https://www.bloglovin.com/blogs/live-life-your-way-20379457" target="_blank" data-blsdk-type="button">Follow</a></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review | Best $4 Spent on Easy Brush Cleaning Solution]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/beauty/review-best-4-spent-on-easy-brush-cleaning-solution]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/beauty/review-best-4-spent-on-easy-brush-cleaning-solution#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/beauty/review-best-4-spent-on-easy-brush-cleaning-solution</guid><description><![CDATA[Cleaning makeup brushes is one of those tasks that no one cares for, so a lot of us slip up. This $3.90* treat from Forever21 has made the daunting task of washing brushes much less formidable.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; I'm just as guilty as the next gal for not cleaning my brushes nearly as often as I should. I've tried DIY hacks for brush cleaning and I've resorted to just using my hands, but I've always been interested in the silicone mats/tools to help make the cleaning process easier. I know that [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/published/screen-shot-2018-07-10-at-7-24-16-pm.png?1549839105" alt="Affordable Forever21 Makeup Brush Cleaning Mat" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;">Cleaning makeup brushes is one of those tasks that no one cares for, so a lot of us slip up. This $3.90* treat from Forever21 has made the daunting task of washing brushes much less formidable.</div><div><!--BLOG_SUMMARY_END--></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/editor/4-brush-cleaner.png?1549553132" alt="Picture" style="width:471;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div><div class="paragraph">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; I'm just as guilty as the next gal for not cleaning my brushes nearly as often as I should. I've tried DIY hacks for brush cleaning and I've resorted to just using my hands, but I've always been interested in the silicone mats/tools to help make the cleaning process easier. I know that there have been maaannnyyy different products on the market for years, but I've never been convinced to spend that much money on a cleaning tool.<br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;So I've looked around for more affordable versions but never got around to picking one up. I had the Brush Egg on my list for quite some time and was very close to picking it up once or twice but always hesitated because it seems so small. So, when I was in New York last February, I took a quick peruse around Forever21 when I spotted several brush cleaning tools.&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;I had picked up one for $4.90 that was round and fit more in your hand while cleaning but then while glancing around at other shelves <a href="https://www.forever21.com/ca/shop/catalog/product/f21/acc_beauty/1000342307" target="_blank"><font color="#C790D6">this one</font></a> popped up, all alone, and it was bigger (almost twice the size) and a dollar cheaper (in the US - it's $4.90 in Canada*)...so you already know it was the winner!&nbsp;</div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/screen-shot-2018-07-10-at-7-25-39-pm_orig.png" alt="Forever21 brush cleaner insert, affordable brush cleaner, cheap and cheerful brush cleaner, affordable alternative to sigma brush mat" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Forever21 brush cleaning mat in the sink</div></div></div><div class="paragraph">&#8203;&#8203;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;I really like the idea of different sections, though I didn't use them quite the way they were initially designed. There are two sections for washing eyes and two for rinsing, but I find that each of the sections work best for different size/shapes of brushes. Brushes that are fluffier and round I use in the dog bone shape or the little dot nubs in the middle and those that are flat and&nbsp; more dense, I will use the large mounds and the lines/squiggles to really get deep into them.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Here is a before and after:</div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/dirty-makeup-brushes_orig.png" alt="dirty makeup brushes before being cleaned with Forever21 cleaning mat, eye brushes before cleaning mat" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%">eye makeup brushes before being cleaned on the mat</div></div></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/clean-makeup-brushes_orig.png" alt="eye makeup brushes after cleaning on Forever21 brush mat, brushes after using cleaning mat" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%">eye makeup brushes after being cleaned on the Forever21 brush mat</div></div></div><div class="paragraph">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;It does a really good job cleaning overall. I place some baby shampoo over the mat and then I rinse my brush before starting to swirl it around. I'll wash a few of my brushes before the shampoo gets too grimy and then I rinse the mat off along with the brushes and give them a once over along the mat. Then I will leave them to air dry - occasionally I'll run them quickly through a towel to get excess moisture out of them. I will dry the mat off after its rinse and store it under my bathroom sink as it's only about 6 x 4 inches in size.&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp;I don't find it overly hard or damaging to your brushes because it's all dependent on the pressure you apply to the brush. My BH Cosmetics brush is getting old and that's why it looks a little ruffled post-wash. You just need to be mindful of the type of brush and the style when washing to find which area of the mat is the best for it. Overall I think this is a great purchase, incredibly affordable, decent size and could easy be packed for travel if you didn't want to bring too many brushes with you.&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;I would love to know you what you use to clean your brushes and how often you do it! I let it pile up and then I do it all at once which can take a while and I fear the time has come once again!</div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:left"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/published/sydneexo-logo-2-0_1.png?1549558709" alt="Picture" style="width:218;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div><div><div id="740554790135663480" align="left" style="width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;" class="wcustomhtml"><a class="blsdk-follow" href="https://www.bloglovin.com/blogs/live-life-your-way-20379457" target="_blank" data-blsdk-type="button">Follow</a></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Urban Decay DISCONTINUES the OG Naked Palette | 4 Looks to Create]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/beauty/urban-decay-discontinues-the-og-naked-palette-4-looks-to-create]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/beauty/urban-decay-discontinues-the-og-naked-palette-4-looks-to-create#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2018 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Swatches]]></category><category><![CDATA[tutorial]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/beauty/urban-decay-discontinues-the-og-naked-palette-4-looks-to-create</guid><description><![CDATA[On August 23rd 2018, Urban Decay released a touching funeral video to their channel announcing that their cult classic Naked Palette was going to be discontinued after 8 years.So here are 4 looks you can wear to the funeral.The Urban Decay Naked Palette originally released in 2010, which is less than a year before I started both my blog and my youtube channel. It was one of the first palettes that I saw in tutorials online when I got started but at that point UD was too pricey for my undergradua [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div id="731587447147801125" align="left" style="width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;" class="wcustomhtml"></div></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/urban-decay-discontinues-naked-palette_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;">On August 23rd 2018, Urban Decay released a <a href="https://youtu.be/GpYYhMvH5bQ" target="_blank"><font color="#955EA4">touching funeral video</font></a> to their channel announcing that their cult classic Naked Palette was going to be discontinued after 8 years.<br>So here are 4 looks you can wear to the funeral.</div><div><!--BLOG_SUMMARY_END--></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;">The Urban Decay Naked Palette originally released in 2010, which is less than a year before I started both my blog and my <a href="http://www.youtube.com/sydneexo" target="_blank"><font color="#955EA4">youtube channel</font></a>. It was one of the first palettes that I saw in tutorials online when I got started but at that point UD was too pricey for my undergraduate budget. It was always a very nice palette to look at but I was loving using colours like my BH Cosmetics 120 palettes, which got the party started for me.&nbsp;</div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/urban-decay-discontinues-naked-palette_orig.png" alt="Discontinued Urban Decay Naked Palette" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Overview of Urban Decay's Original Naked Palette</div></div></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;">I did not own this makeup palette until just under a year ago when my bestie was doing one of her famous collection purges. I later received both the Naked 2 and Naked 3 palettes as well. I've always been a sucker for a nice transition shade and a lot of sparkle, so colours like Virgin, Naked, Buck, Half Baked &amp; Toasted REALLY jump out to me. Gunmetal may have been the shade that surprised me the most, for the better.&nbsp;</div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/discontinued-urban-decay-naked-palette-swatches_orig.png" alt="Discontinued Urban Decay Naked Palette Swatches" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Swatches of the Urban Decay Naked Palette (Discontinued)</div></div></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;">From left to right the shades are: Virgin, Sin, Naked, Sidecar, Buck, Half Baked, Smog, Darkhorse, Toasted, Hustle, Creep &amp; Gunmetal. Almost all of the shades swatch really nicely, without being patchy except for Buck and Creep, though with a brush on the lids, Buck does great, Creep is still a touch patchy but totally workable. The shimmery shades are just so pretty and can work with so many looks. I remember some of the original complains about this palette were the limited mattes and the number of shimmers, but we've all got over that now! So here are four different looks I created with this palette to help see it off to rest.</div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/discontinued-urban-decay-naked-palette-daytime-look_orig.png" alt="Discontinued Urban Decay Naked Palette Daytime Look" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Daytime Look Uses: Naked, Virgin &amp; Buck.</div></div></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><u><em>Easy Daytime Look</em></u><br>This look is a soft, easy to wear look for any time, it brightens up the eye and adds subtle definition to the outer corner and crease. This is a great look to wear to work if you're just getting comfortable with makeup or simply prefer a neutral nude look. It's basic but it gets the job done. You can also quite easily adapt this look for a night out if you bring your palette with you to work and touch it up before getting dinner or drinks with coworkers or friends.</div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/discontinued-urban-decay-naked-palette-golden-halo_orig.png" alt="Discontinued Urban Decay Naked Palette Golden Halo Eye" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Golden Halo Eye Uses: Naked, Buck, Half Baked, Dark Horse &amp; Virgin.</div></div></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><em><u>Golden Halo Look</u></em><br>This look is a bit bolder, but still not too crazy for wearing during the day if you are in a work environment that isn't opposed to it. I've always loved the look of the halo trend and adapted it for my eye shape without going "super IG" with it. Deepening the inner and outer corner of your eye and placing a shimmery or bright shade in the middle, really adds light to your eye. I loved the golden/bronze vibe with this, especially with summer coming to a close - it works great with a tan &amp; it adds extra zest if you're a blue eyed babe as brown tones make your eyes stand out.</div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/discontinued-urban-decay-naked-palette-cut-crease_orig.png" alt="Discontinued Urban Decay Naked Palette Cut Crease" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Cut Crease Uses: Buck, Hustle, Toasted &amp; Virgin</div></div></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><u><em>Subtle Cut Crease Look</em></u><br>There are a few combinations of colours in the Naked Palette that could work really nicely in a cut crease look, but I wanted to try to use as many different shadows as possible so that's why I used Toasted as the pop of colour. Again, this technique can be really..well...overdone. So my version is a little softer in the end result. I could have definitely intensified the outer corner and would have LOVED to add a glitter line to emphasize the cut crease, but I don't have any on hand that would have worked.</div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/discontinued-urban-decay-naked-palette-smokey-eye_orig.png" alt="Discontinued Urban Decay Naked Palette Smokey Eye" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Smokey Eye Using: Hustle, Buck, Creep &amp; Gunmetal</div></div></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><em><u>Smokey Eye Look</u></em><br>It's been a long time since I've worn a really dark and sultry smokey eye but when I saw Creep and Gunmetal, I knew exactly what I was going to use them for. I didn't find creep super pigmented but gunmetal more than made up for it. Creep is also not matte which I forgot at first but it helped build the base for gunmetal, which really got to sparkle. The photo does not do it justice, the reflects in gunmetal looked so awesome with my blue eyes and really made them pop! You could totally blow this look out more, I find that with my eye shape it seems very blown out until I see it in photos, but work with what you're comfortable with! I definitely am looking for an excuse to wear this look out soon.</div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/discontinued-urban-decay-naked-palette-pinterest_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;">Don't forget to pin that &amp; let me know below which look you liked the most or would rock!</div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/sydneexo-logo_25_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div><div class="paragraph">P.S. I have a post for a dupe of the Urban Decay Naked 2 palette, but also talk about a dupe for this palette if you can't get your hands on it before it's off the shelves. Check that out <em><a href="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/beauty/review-w7-in-the-buff-palette"><font color="#955EA4">here</font>.</a></em></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review | Givenchy Noir Interdit]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/beauty/review-givenchy-noir-interdit]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/beauty/review-givenchy-noir-interdit#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 10 Sep 2017 17:53:16 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/beauty/review-givenchy-noir-interdit</guid><description><![CDATA[I recently had the opportunity through the Canadian Beauty Bloggers Network&nbsp;and Givenchy Beauty Canada to try out one of their new mascaras, the Noir Interdit. This is probably the most expensive mascara I've ever tried, as I've just always found a drug store one to suit my needs, but ooooh baby! I have a few things to say about this one...Let's start with the basics.Givenchy Noir Interdit Mascara is sold exclusively at Sephora and retails for $38 CDN.It is available in one shade, which is  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/givenchy-noir-interdit-review_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;">I recently had the opportunity through the <a href="http://www.beautybloggers.ca/" target="_blank">Canadian Beauty Bloggers Network</a>&nbsp;and Givenchy Beauty Canada to try out one of their new mascaras, the Noir Interdit. This is probably the most expensive mascara I've ever tried, as I've just always found a drug store one to suit my needs, but ooooh baby! I have a few things to say about this one...</div><div><!--BLOG_SUMMARY_END--></div><div class="paragraph"><u>Let's start with the basics.</u><br>Givenchy Noir Interdit Mascara is sold exclusively at Sephora and retails for $38 CDN.<br>It is available in one shade, which is a deep black. It is a lengthen &amp; buildable volume formula.<br>It has an innovative wand that bends 90 degrees and the comb of the wand is only on one side.<br>This mascara is suppose to give a lash extension effect while defining your lashes.<br></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/givenchy-noir-interdit-review-2_orig.png" alt="Givenchy Noir Interdit Mascara, 90 degree wand, Givenchy Beauty Canada" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Givenchy Noir Interdit Mascara</div></div></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/givenchy-noir-interdit-review-3_orig.png" alt="Givenchy Noir Interdit Mascara, 90 degree wand, Givenchy Beauty Canada" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Givenchy Noir Interdit Mascara with 90 degree wand</div></div></div><div class="paragraph">&#8203;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;When this mascara first hit YouTube on channels like Tati's GlamLifeGuru, it caught many eyes due to it's unique feature of a bending wand. This wand does in fact bend back to a 90 degree angle to give a different vertical lift. It seems a bit strange at first and yet very intriguing - so I wanted to give it a shot. It's definitely a strange feeling at first since it's more of a pushing straight up motion versus a rolling wrist and personally, I think I prefer to use it as a regular wand. I'm sure I could get used to it on an angle and use it better but for now I prefer it the "normal" way.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; The wand head is also a bit different than usual, as it's more of a comb and covers only half of the head. It really does help to brush through the lashes as you apply the mascara and I find it helps to lessen the potential for clumps. It really does give you a lengthening effect which I love in a mascara. I've never really pinpointed what my favourite mascara is based on a desired effect, I just usually like the way it feels and wears - but for this one I can say I love that it stretches my lashes and gives me a wide-eyed effect. Also, I'm not sure if I'm the only one - as it isn't mentioned on any of the packaging - but it has a very unique perfume-y scent to it and I kinda love it. I'm not familiar with many Givenchy scents (the only one I know is Irresistible) but it was just so unexpected. You only really smell it when applying and the tube is open, so I don't think it would bother anyone who is sensitive to smells but just in case that may be a problem for some, I thought I'd mention it.</div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/givenchy-noir-interdit-review-4_orig.png" alt="Givenchy Noir Interdit Mascara, 90 degree wand, Givenchy Beauty Canada" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Wearing Givenchy Noir Interdit Mascara</div></div></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/editor/givenchy-noir-interdit-review-6.png?1505087727" alt="Wearing Givenchy Noir Interdit Mascara, 90 degree wand, Givenchy Beauty Canada, Close up Eye" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Close up wearing Givenchy Noir Interdit Mascara</div></div></div><div class="paragraph">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Overall, I am pretty impressed with this mascara. I haven't really tried to build it up as that isn't something I tend to do with mascara - I'm a one application gal. But I will continue to try it out and perhaps be wild enough to layer on a couple of coats and see what happens!<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; If you have tried this mascara I would love to know what your thoughts are, or if you are interested in trying it out. I'd love to know what mascara is your all-time favourite and if you're more high-end or drugstore.&nbsp;<br></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/sydneexo-logo_23_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div><div class="paragraph"><span><strong>Connect with Me</strong></span><br><span>YOUTUBE -&nbsp;<a href="http://youtube.com/sydneexo"><span>Sydneexo<br></span></a></span><span>INSTAGRAM -&nbsp;<a href="http://instagram.com/livelifeyourway"><span>@livelifeyourway</span></a></span><br><span>TWITTER -&nbsp;<a href="http://twitter.com/sydnee_xo"><span>@sydnee_xo</span></a></span><br><span>FACEBOOK -&nbsp;<a href="http://facebook.com/yt.llyw"><span>Sydneexo</span></a></span><br><span>SNAPCHAT -&nbsp;<a href="http://snapchat.com/add/syd_xox"><span>@syd_xox</span></a>&nbsp;</span>&#8203;</div><div><div id="487562927904800590" align="left" style="width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;" class="wcustomhtml"><!-- Go to www.addthis.com/dashboard to customize your tools --><div class="addthis_recommended_horizontal"></div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soft Peachy Gold Summer Wedding Makeup]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/beauty/soft-peachy-gold-summer-wedding-makeup]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/beauty/soft-peachy-gold-summer-wedding-makeup#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 16 Aug 2017 21:27:41 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/beauty/soft-peachy-gold-summer-wedding-makeup</guid><description><![CDATA[The summer season is here, so too is wedding season. Now personally, I've only ever attended 3 weddings in my whole (adult) life; two of which were in the last year. So I'm still new to the wedding attendee thing, but I think I did alright!&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The couple in question, one half is one of Scott's best friends, Chris, whom he's known for most of his life. His wife, Boston, is the infamous Boston to which I've referred in several videos/vlogs. I couldn't have been happier to attend th [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="wsite-youtube" style="margin-bottom:10px;margin-top:10px;"><div class="wsite-youtube-wrapper wsite-youtube-size-medium wsite-youtube-align-center"><div class="wsite-youtube-container"><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/9Dwwv0oasBo?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;">The summer season is here, so too is wedding season. Now personally, I've only ever attended 3 weddings in my whole (adult) life; two of which were in the last year. So I'm still new to the wedding attendee thing, but I think I did alright!</div><div><!--BLOG_SUMMARY_END--></div><div class="paragraph">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The couple in question, one half is one of Scott's best friends, Chris, whom he's known for most of his life. His wife, Boston, is the infamous Boston to which I've referred in several videos/vlogs. I couldn't have been happier to attend their wedding one month ago (yesterday). They are such a great couple &amp; I wish them nothing but happiness in life. It also helps that they are both teachers, so I've bonded with them on another level as well.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; I didn't get to take many photos of my outfit as I became an impromptu wedding photographer as they didn't have one &amp; I wanted to make sure that they had some amazing photos to remember their special day.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; The makeup look I went for was a soft but bright glow as I wanted to play up the colours in my dress and not take away too much from my bold blue heels. This look is great for summer in general or daily wear - especially if you're someone with blue eyes, as the tones will really make your eyes pop.&nbsp;<br></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/grwm-becke-wed-2_orig.png" alt="Soft Peachy Gold makeup is perfect for a Summer Wedding &amp; really makes blue eyes pop!" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Soft Peachy Gold makeup is perfect for a Summer Wedding &amp; really makes blue eyes pop!</div></div></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/grwm-becke-wed_orig.png" alt="A pink nude lip compliments the peachy + gold tones in the makeup!" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%">A pink nude lip compliments the peachy + gold tones in the makeup!</div></div></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/grwm-becke-wed-3_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Cheers to the newlywed couple in a soft floral dress &amp; blue heels.</div></div></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/grwm-becke-wed-6_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Blushing bride in a soft pink dress, gorgeous bouquet. Blue eyes really pop with happy tears!</div></div></div><div class="paragraph">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;They also had a fun photo booth at their wedding with TONNES of fun props to include. They were printed out on the spot but the original images were also sent to the bride+groom, so I got my hands on a couple of ones that I took with Scott. The second one was insisted upon by the bride &amp; (bless her) she ALWAYS tells people what I do online and tries to rally support, for which I'm eternally grateful.&nbsp;</div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/grwm-becke-wed-5_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/grwm-becke-wed-4_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div><div class="paragraph"><u>Products Used<br></u><br><em>Face</em><br>Rimmel Stay Matte Primer<br>Maybelline Brightener Age Rewind<br>Rimmel Lasting Finish Foundation in 103 True Ivory<br>Wet n Wild Megaglo Makeup Stick Conceal in 807<br>RCMA No Colour Powder<br>Morphe 9C Palette<br>Essence Satin Touch Blush in 10 Satin Coral<br>Tarte Skin Twinkle Palette in &nbsp;Sunlight<br>Essence Eyebrow Designer in 04 Blonde<br>Essence Make Me Brow Duo in 02 mix it brunette<br><br><em>Eyes</em><br>Essence 2 in 1 Shadow/Primer in 02 nude rose<br>Essence Toffee Palette<br>Morphe 35F Palette&nbsp;<br><br><em>Lips<br></em>L'Oreal Infallible Never Fail Lipliner in Nude<br>Hourglass Femme Nude Lipstick in Nude #1</div><div class="paragraph">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;I would love to know if you've been to any weddings this spring/summer. What makeup and outfit do you tend to gravitate towards? I struggled to find a dress as I had to purchase one - all my fancier occasion dresses have been used too often so I was overdue for a new one. I found this one at Winners for ~$40. I would love to see pictures of you from weddings so don't forget to send them to me on social media! Use #sydneexo on <a href="http://instagram.com/livelifeyourway" target="_blank">Instagram</a> or <a href="http://twitter.com/sydnee_xo" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp;and tag me in the photo/caption so I can see it.</div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/sydneexo-logo_20_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div><div class="paragraph"><span><strong>Connect with Me</strong></span><br><span></span><span>YOUTUBE -&nbsp;<a href="http://youtube.com/sydneexo"><span>Sydneexo</span></a></span><br><span></span><span>INSTAGRAM -&nbsp;<a href="http://instagram.com/livelifeyourway"><span>@livelifeyourway</span></a></span><br><span></span><span>TWITTER -&nbsp;<a href="http://twitter.com/sydnee_xo"><span>@sydnee_xo</span></a></span><br><span></span><span>FACEBOOK -&nbsp;<a href="http://facebook.com/yt.llyw"><span>Sydneexo</span></a></span><br><span></span><span>SNAPCHAT -&nbsp;<a href="http://snapchat.com/add/syd_xox"><span>@syd_xox</span></a>&nbsp;</span>&#8203;<br><span></span></div><div><div id="480577995288002214" align="left" style="width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;" class="wcustomhtml"><!-- Go to www.addthis.com/dashboard to customize your tools --><div class="addthis_recommended_horizontal"></div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swatches | ARTDECO Neutral + Bold Custom Palettes]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/beauty/swatches-artdeco-neutral-bold-custom-palettes]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/beauty/swatches-artdeco-neutral-bold-custom-palettes#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2017 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Swatches]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/beauty/swatches-artdeco-neutral-bold-custom-palettes</guid><description><![CDATA[var linkwithin_site_id = 2556940;  I had never heard of ARTDECO cosmetics but when I got my hands on these custom palettes my friend Boston made, I was very excited. One of these palettes will make all you neutral lovers happy and the other is for all my mermaids.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Each of these palettes holds 4 shadow pans that fit in magnetically. The eyeshadow pans are a decent size and it's great that you can interchange pans in a single palette if you're traveling. So here are the two pale [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div id="519653866928129282" align="left" style="width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;" class="wcustomhtml">  <a href="http://www.linkwithin.com/"><img src="http://www.linkwithin.com/pixel.png" alt="Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger..." style="border: 0"></a></div></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/editor/artdeco-4.png?1494794907" alt="ArtDeco Custom Eyeshadow Palettes" style="width:416;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;">I had never heard of ARTDECO cosmetics but when I got my hands on these custom palettes my friend Boston made, I was very excited. One of these palettes will make all you neutral lovers happy and the other is for all my mermaids.</div><div><!--BLOG_SUMMARY_END--></div><div class="paragraph">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Each of these palettes holds 4 shadow pans that fit in magnetically. The eyeshadow pans are a decent size and it's great that you can interchange pans in a single palette if you're traveling. So here are the two palettes opened up...look at those colours!&nbsp;</div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/artdeco-3_orig.png" alt="ArtDECO Custom Palettes" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%">ArtDeco Custom Neutral Eyeshadow Palette &amp; Custom Mermaid Eyeshadow Palette</div></div></div><div class="paragraph">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;For the first palette, it has a more neutral vibe and would suit a variety of skin tones. The name of the colours are from left to right.&nbsp;<br>Rosy Heart Throb (297) Duochrome finish<br>Matt Dark Grey Mocha (524) Matte finish<br>Chiffon Rose (212) Duochrome finish<br>Shimmery Orient (&#8203;32) Pearl finish</div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/artdeco_orig.png" alt="Custom ArtDeco Eyeshadow Palette Rosy Heart Throb (297) Matte Dark Grey Mocha (524) Chiffon Rose (212) Shimmery Orient (32)" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Custom ArtDeco Eyeshadow Palette Rosy Heart Throb (297) Matte Dark Grey Mocha (524) Chiffon Rose (212) Shimmery Orient (32)</div></div></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/artdecoswatch-2_1_orig.png" alt="Arm swatches (natural light) of ArtDeco's eyeshadows in Rosy Heart Throb (297) Matte Dark Grey Mocha (524) Chiffon Rose (212) Shimmery Orient (32)" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Arm swatches (natural light) of ArtDeco's eyeshadows in Rosy Heart Throb (297) Matte Dark Grey Mocha (524) Chiffon Rose (212) Shimmery Orient (32)</div></div></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/artdecoswatch_orig.png" alt="Arm swatches (with flash) of ArtDeco's eyeshadows in Rosy Heart Throb (297) Matte Dark Grey Mocha (524) Chiffon Rose (212) Shimmery Orient (32)" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Arm swatches (with flash) of ArtDeco's eyeshadows in Rosy Heart Throb (297) Matte Dark Grey Mocha (524) Chiffon Rose (212) Shimmery Orient (32)</div></div></div><div class="paragraph">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;For the second palette, it has a more mermaid vibe due to having blues and greens. These would be great pops of colour on the bottom lash line, especially for the summer. The name of the colours are from left to right.&nbsp;<br>Fresh Water (267) Duochrome finish<br>Aero Spring Green (255) Duochrome finish<br>Green Atlantis (246)&nbsp;Duochrome finish<br>Pearly Medium Pine Green (40) Pearl finish</div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/artdeco-2_orig.png" alt="Custom ArtDeco Eyeshadow Palette Fresh Water (267) Aero Spring Green (255) Green Atlantis (246) Pearly Medium Pine Green (40)" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Custom ArtDeco Eyeshadow Palette Fresh Water (267) Aero Spring Green (255) Green Atlantis (246) Pearly Medium Pine Green (40)</div></div></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/artdecoswatch-4_orig.png" alt="Arm swatches (natural light) of ArtDeco's eyeshadows in Fresh Water (267) Aero Spring Green (255) Green Atlantis (246) Pearly Medium Pine Green (40)" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Arm swatches (natural light) of ArtDeco's eyeshadows in Fresh Water (267) Aero Spring Green (255) Green Atlantis (246) Pearly Medium Pine Green (40)</div></div></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/artdecoswatch-3_orig.png" alt="Arm swatches (with flash) of ArtDeco's eyeshadows in Fresh Water (267) Aero Spring Green (255) Green Atlantis (246) Pearly Medium Pine Green (40)" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Arm swatches (with flash) of ArtDeco's eyeshadows in Fresh Water (267) Aero Spring Green (255) Green Atlantis (246) Pearly Medium Pine Green (40)</div></div></div><div class="paragraph">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;I have yet to play around with the blue/green shades much but I've dabbled with the neutral shades on my lids a time or two. They feel quite nice when swatching them, and have some good pigmentation. The majority of these shadows in both palettes are shimmery and are either a pearl or duochrome finish so they would benefit from packing them on the lid (vs. sweeping) and if you use some sort of spray (i.e. Fix+) to help intensify them even more.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; I feel the neutral palette has a complete eye look in it, while the mermaid palette has colours you would add to other looks and isn't a stand alone palette. Though to be fair, it wasn't made to be an all-in-one palette - she chose those colours to have in her collection.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; They have over 150 shades to choose from and a range of palette sizes from 2 to 12 shadows, so you have a lot of options. You also have 6 different finishes for the shadows. &nbsp;<br>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; If you'd like to see either of these palettes in a makeup look or tutorial just let me know in the comments below and don't forget to tell me which shade is your favourite and which palette you'd reach for!</div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/sydneexo-logo_17_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div><div><div id="467991258337510174" align="left" style="width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;" class="wcustomhtml"><!-- Go to www.addthis.com/dashboard to customize your tools --><div class="addthis_recommended_horizontal"></div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lip Swatches of My ColourPop Lipsticks]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/beauty/lip-swatches-of-my-colourpop-lipsticks]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/beauty/lip-swatches-of-my-colourpop-lipsticks#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2017 14:30:45 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Swatches]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/beauty/lip-swatches-of-my-colourpop-lipsticks</guid><description><![CDATA[I wanted to continue this lip swatch collection vibe I've been on recently and share all of my ColourPopCo lippie stix and ultra lip colours. I just received ​a bunch in a recent order at the end of June and was so excited to share them with you. Be sure to let me know your favourite shade of mine &amp; let me know what shades you own that you love.Lip swatches of ColourPop lippie stix, ultra mattes, ultra satins &amp; ultra metallicsLip swatch of ColourPop's Lippie Stix in Drop Top (creme)Lip [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="wsite-youtube" style="margin-bottom:10px;margin-top:10px;"><div class="wsite-youtube-wrapper wsite-youtube-size-medium wsite-youtube-align-center"><div class="wsite-youtube-container"><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/z7ZjieEeXdU?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;">I wanted to continue this lip swatch collection vibe I've been on recently and share all of my ColourPopCo lippie stix and ultra lip colours. I just received &#8203;a bunch in a recent order at the end of June and was so excited to share them with you. Be sure to let me know your favourite shade of mine &amp; let me know what shades you own that you love.</div><div><!--BLOG_SUMMARY_END--></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/colourpoplsc_orig.png" alt="Lip swatches of ColourPop lippie stix, ultra mattes, ultra satins &amp; ultra metallics" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Lip swatches of ColourPop lippie stix, ultra mattes, ultra satins &amp; ultra metallics</div></div></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/colourpoplsc-12_orig.png" alt="Lip swatch of ColourPop's Lippie Stix in Drop Top (Creme)" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Lip swatch of ColourPop's Lippie Stix in Drop Top (creme)</div></div></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/colourpoplsc-11_orig.png" alt="Lip swatch of ColourPop's Lippie Stix in Frida (satin)" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Lip swatch of ColourPop's Lippie Stix in Frida (satin)</div></div></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/colourpoplsc-10_orig.png" alt="Lip swatch of ColourPop's Lippie Stix in Cougar (matte)" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Lip swatch of ColourPop's Lippie Stix in Cougar (matte)</div></div></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/colourpoplsc-13_orig.png" alt="Lip swatch of ColourPop's Lippie Stix in Wet (pearlized)" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Lip swatch of ColourPop's Lippie Stix in Wet (pearlized)</div></div></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/colourpoplsc-9_orig.png" alt="Lip swatch of ColourPop's Ultra Matte Mini in Clueless" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Lip swatch of ColourPop's Ultra Matte Mini in Clueless</div></div></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/colourpoplsc-14_orig.png" alt="Lip swatch of ColourPop's Ultra Matte Mini in Beeper" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Lip swatch of ColourPop's Ultra Matte Mini in Beeper</div></div></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/colourpoplsc-7_orig.png" alt="Lip swatch of ColourPop's Ultra Matte Mini in Tulle" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Lip swatch of ColourPop's Ultra Matte Mini in Tulle</div></div></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/colourpoplsc-6_orig.png" alt="Lip swatch of ColourPop's Ultra Matte Mini in Creeper" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Lip swatch of ColourPop's Ultra Matte Mini in Creeper</div></div></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/colourpoplsc-8_orig.png" alt="Lip swatch of ColourPop's Ultra Matte in Time Square" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Lip swatch of ColourPop's Ultra Matte in Time Square</div></div></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/colourpoplsc-4_orig.png" alt="Lip swatch of ColourPop's Ultra Satin in Baracuda" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Lip swatch of ColourPop's Ultra Satin in Baracuda</div></div></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/colourpoplsc-5_orig.png" alt="Lip swatch of ColourPop's Ultra Metallic in Man Eater" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Lip swatch of ColourPop's Ultra Metallic in Man Eater</div></div></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/colourpoplsc-3_orig.png" alt="Lip swatch of ColourPop's Ultra Satin in Marshmallow" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Lip swatch of ColourPop's Ultra Satin in Marshmallow</div></div></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/colourpoplsc-2_orig.png" alt="Lip swatch of ColourPop's Ultra Matte in Dr. M" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Lip swatch of ColourPop's Ultra Matte in Dr. M</div></div></div><div class="paragraph">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Those are all the shades that I own...for now...but be an instigator and let me know what your favourite colours are from ColourPop so I know what I should pick up next time! I'm going to link all the colours that are still available on the website below so you can find them &amp; snatch them up if they interest you. Only 4 of the 13 are no longer available for purchase: Frida, Cougar &amp; Time Square - the Wet Lippie Stix is no longer available but they still have the pencil if you like the shade.<br><br><u>Lippie Stix</u><br><a href="https://colourpop.com/products/drop-top" target="_blank">Drop Top</a>&nbsp;<span style="color:rgb(17, 17, 17)">mid-toned peach nude</span><br><a href="https://colourpop.com/products/wet-pencil" target="_blank">Wet (Lippie Pencil)</a>&nbsp;<span style="color:rgb(17, 17, 17)">rich taupe</span><br><br><u>Ultra Matte Minis</u><br><a href="https://colourpop.com/products/clueless" target="_blank">Clueless&nbsp;</a>dusty mauve<br><a href="https://colourpop.com/products/beeper" target="_blank">Beeper</a>&nbsp;greige rose<br><a href="https://colourpop.com/products/tulle" target="_blank">Tulle</a>&nbsp;dusty burgundy&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><a href="https://colourpop.com/products/creeper" target="_blank">Creeper</a>&nbsp;classic blue-red<br><br><span style="color:rgb(17, 17, 17)">**If you'd like to try these minis, they have them all in <a href="https://colourpop.com/products/foxy" target="_blank">this&nbsp;</a></span><a href="https://colourpop.com/products/foxy" target="_blank">kit named Foxy</a>&nbsp;<span style="color:rgb(17, 17, 17)">+ the shade More Better</span>**<br><br><u>Ultra Mattes/Ultra Satins/Ultra Metallics</u><br><a href="https://colourpop.com/products/baracuda" target="_blank">Baracuda</a>&nbsp;warm deepened rose<br><a href="https://colourpop.com/products/man-eater" target="_blank">Man Eater</a>&nbsp;<span style="color:rgb(17, 17, 17)">rose gold metallic&nbsp;<br><a href="https://colourpop.com/products/marshmallow-2" target="_blank">Marshmallow</a>&nbsp;grey lavender&nbsp;<br><a href="https://colourpop.com/products/dr-m" target="_blank">Dr. M</a>&nbsp;deep blackened green</span></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/sydneexo-logo_16_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div><div><div id="695403771423938278" align="left" style="width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;" class="wcustomhtml"><!-- Go to www.addthis.com/dashboard to customize your tools --><div class="addthis_recommended_horizontal"></div></div></div><div class="paragraph"><strong>Connect with Me</strong><br>&#8203;YOUTUBE -&nbsp;<a href="http://youtube.com/sydneexo">Sydneexo</a><br>INSTAGRAM -&nbsp;<a href="http://instagram.com/livelifeyourway">@livelifeyourway</a><br>TWITTER -&nbsp;<a href="http://twitter.com/sydnee_xo">@sydnee_xo</a><br>FACEBOOK -&nbsp;<a href="http://facebook.com/yt.llyw">Sydneexo</a><br>SNAPCHAT - <a href="http://snapchat.com/add/syd_xox" target="_blank">@syd_xox&nbsp;&#8203;</a></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Face of First Impressions | Purple Makeup Tutorial]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/beauty/full-face-of-first-impressions-purple-makeup-tutorial]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/beauty/full-face-of-first-impressions-purple-makeup-tutorial#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 15:28:51 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/beauty/full-face-of-first-impressions-purple-makeup-tutorial</guid><description><![CDATA[I'm as guilty as the next gal for getting stuck in a rut and reaching for the same products all the time, but I do love to try new things! My friend Gillian passed along a few bits and bobs over the weekend from her recent decuttering (I clearly have amazing friends) and I wanted to put them to the test! So here are some first impressions of the products used in my latest tutorial.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;I love purple; it's one of my favourite colours so I was excited to try the ELF baked shadows. I [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="wsite-youtube" style="margin-bottom:10px;margin-top:10px;"><div class="wsite-youtube-wrapper wsite-youtube-size-medium wsite-youtube-align-center"><div class="wsite-youtube-container"><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/gAA1umi-eTo?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;">I'm as guilty as the next gal for getting stuck in a rut and reaching for the same products all the time, but I do love to try new things! My friend Gillian passed along a few bits and bobs over the weekend from her recent decuttering (I clearly have amazing friends) and I wanted to put them to the test! So here are some first impressions of the products used in my latest tutorial.</div><div><!--BLOG_SUMMARY_END--></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/fullfaceimp-2_orig.png" alt="Purple Makeup Tutorial using Full Face of New (to me) Products from NYX Revlon NARS Quo ELF ColourPop Benefit MAC" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/fullfaceimp-3_orig.png" alt="Purple Makeup Tutorial using Full Face of New (to me) Products from NYX Revlon NARS Quo ELF ColourPop Benefit MAC " style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div><div class="paragraph">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;I love purple; it's one of my favourite colours so I was excited to try the ELF baked shadows. I haven't tried new ELF products in AGES - other than the brow duo I bought a little while ago, I don't think I've purchased ELF since I started my blog! I know that ELF can be hit or miss for many but at such an affordable price I think it's always worth a shot. So I went for a purple eye to utilize a MAC pigment and then a more nude/brown lip.&nbsp;</div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/fullfaceimp_orig.png" alt="NARS Orgasm, NARS Sheer Glow Foundation, NARS Santa Fe Sheer Glow, Revlon Mega Multiplier, NYX Liquid Suede sandstorm, Benefit Watt's Up, NYX Wonder Stick light, MAC Push the Edge Pigment, ColourPop Aphrodisiac Super Shock Cheek, " style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div><div class="paragraph"><strong>Products Used</strong><br>NARS Sheer Glow Foundation - Santa Fe (Medium 2)<br>ColourPop Super Shock Cheek - Aphrodisiac (matte)&nbsp;<br>NARS Blush - Orgasm<br>Benefit Watt's Up<br>NYX Wonder Stick - Light<br>ELF Baked Eyeshadow Trio - Lavender Love<br>MAC Pigment - Push the Edge<br>Revlon Mega Multiplier - Brown Black<br>NYX Liquid Suede - Sandstorm<br>Quo Lipgloss - Earth Balance&nbsp;<br>* ELF brow kit isn't shown in the video as it's an older product*<br><br><strong>First Impressions</strong><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;I will work through the list and as this is a first impression it won't be long, if you would like a more detailed review on any of the products just leave me a comment!&nbsp;<br><br><u>NARS Foundation&nbsp;</u><br>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; I have to admit I didn't really look at the jar indications, I held the jar to my skin and said, "yeah I'll try it," even though I know it said medium and in NO world am I a "medium" skin tone. &nbsp;It actually didn't look so bad on me in the long run; I thought it was beginning to oxidize in the video but I wore it for ~5 hours and it didn't look too bad. I will admit that I only noticed it was a sheer GLOW foundation after I noticed how I looked a little oily and the coverage was in fact on the more natural side as you could still see my freckles. So if you have dry skin with no problem areas this would be perfect!<br><br><u>ColourPop Cheek</u><br>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; I obviously used it as a contour/bronzing colour because it is way too dark for me to use as a colour on my cheeks. I know that their products are fussier with brushes and this was my first time using a face product from them. I found the pigment noticeable on me and it seemed to be willing to build up a bit. So it served its purpose for this look though I will see how much it can be built up over a more full coverage foundation.<br><br><u>NARS Blush</u><br>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; I now own the infamous Orgasm blush, I have an older blush from ELF called <em>Glow</em> that to me always seemed an affordable dupe. I was going light handed when I applied it so I didn't have a lot of payoff but it gave me the natural flush I was going for. I also think this blush would benefit from being used over a fuller coverage foundation.&nbsp;<br><br><u>Benefit Watt's Up</u><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;First product from Benefit that I've tried and I love it! It's a mini sample but applied smoothly and pigmented for a nice highlight. I will definitely be reaching for this one more often as I find the colour works well for my tones and doesn't come across as too gold. In most swatches I've seen it seems to pull gold but not too champagne-y (if that makes ANY sense aha) so pale girls can rock this without it looking too streaked on. &nbsp;<br><br><u>NYX Wonder Stick - Light</u><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;I only used the highlight end and didn't have to drag it too much to get colour payoff. It isn't overly thick but I don't feel it gave me much highlight on my face. I am quite light handed with this type of product, especially with a lighter finish foundation, as I don't want stripes of paler colour on my face. I am thinking of doing a comparison between this product and the two versions I have from Wet n Wild and Hard Candy and really giving them a run for their money.&nbsp;<br><br><u>ELF Baked Eyeshadow Trio - Lavender Love</u><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;I like it, but I'm not in love with it. I can't seem to find it on their website anymore but I'm going to venture a guess that it probably costs $3-4. I think the darkest shade was easily the most pigmented, then comes the lightest shade, the medium purple shade didn't have a lot of colour pay off. Perhaps if I dug into the pan a bit more I'd have got more pigmentation. I wonder if these would be more pigmented over a white base...<br><br><u>MAC Pigment - Push the Edge</u><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;I've never worked with pigments before and I don't own Fix+ but working with this one wasn't too intimidating. I would be interesting in trying it with some sort of spray to give it more intensity as I found that blending it made it disappear quite easily. I also didn't have the stickiest base to apply it to so I shall give it a whirl under other conditions. The shade itself is quite pretty and doesn't come off quite as dark as it looks in the jar.<br><br><u>Revlon Mega Multiplier - Brown Black</u><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;This item was sent to me by Influenster for consideration so I will have a full post on it coming up in a few days after I've tried it out a few times.&nbsp;<br><br><u>NYX Liquid Suede - Sandstorm</u><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;This is another product I've been eyeing for a while but just haven't made my way to the mall yet to grab it. I love brown tones that aren't too deep and make me look like paper and this one is a perfect shade. I can't wait to pair this with a bronzed/gold eye look. It applied smoothly with no patches and it's quite pigmented. It lasted well through the day as well (including lots of tea) which is always a good sign. &nbsp;<br><br><u>Quo Lipgloss - Earth Balance&nbsp;&#8203;</u><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;I enjoy glosses but don't reach for them much on a daily basis but this is such a nice shade that I want to try it out over a wide range of lipstick colours. It is slightly thicker but didn't give me that stringy look when rubbing my lips together. It has a high shine which looks great on the centre of the lips.&nbsp;<br><br><u>Tools</u><br>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; These were both picked up at the Dollarstore for under $3 a piece. The brush was a complete fail...I know this shape brush was all the rage a short while ago and I thought I would try out a cheaper one to see if it was worth it but that backfired. Still not sold on the idea of purchasing a set but I'm still intrigued about why they are so special. The makeup sponge is worth while and worked well, I'm going to do a full comparison with my Real Techniques sponge which is also quite affordable. I know that some Dollarstore locations have more sponge shapes now as well, and it's hit or miss if you will find them because their stocking is different for each location. It also comes in a bunch of different colours.&nbsp;<br><u><br>Overall Thoughts</u><br>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Most products worked pretty well, though some I need to work with more to figure out if I really do like them. The only complete fail was the brush, everything else has potential. Do you own any of these products? I'd love to know what you think about them. Also, if you have any tips on how to best use any of these products definitely leave me a comment below, I'm always down to try new methods for application!</div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/sydneexo-logo_13_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div><div><div id="315197023669894665" align="left" style="width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;" class="wcustomhtml"><!-- Go to www.addthis.com/dashboard to customize your tools --><div class="addthis_recommended_horizontal"></div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada 150 | Festive Makeup & Nail Art]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/beauty/canada-150-festive-makeup-nail-art]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/beauty/canada-150-festive-makeup-nail-art#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2017 15:03:10 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/beauty/canada-150-festive-makeup-nail-art</guid><description><![CDATA[OH CANADA!Canada is turning 150 tomorrow and I'll be turning 26! So I thought it would be fun to share some festive looking makeup and nails with you guys, if you wanted to go all out.&nbsp;If you like them and want any tutorials just let me know over on Twitter and I'll film them for next week and perhaps mix up the colours.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;So I've only JUST started to see photos of the latest "floating/invisible" eyeliner trend and- oh my god - some of them are STUNNING. I had just enough t [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/published/canada150.jpg?1498835397" alt="Picture" style="width:388;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;">OH CANADA!<br>Canada is turning 150 tomorrow and I'll be turning 26! So I thought it would be fun to share some festive looking makeup and nails with you guys, if you wanted to go all out.&nbsp;<br>If you like them and want any tutorials just let me know over on <a href="http://twitter.com/sydnee_xo" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and I'll film them for next week and perhaps mix up the colours.</div><div><!--BLOG_SUMMARY_END--></div><div class="paragraph">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;So I've only JUST started to see photos of the latest "floating/invisible" eyeliner trend and<br>- oh my god - some of them are STUNNING. I had just enough time between packing for the long weekend and getting my nails done (birthday treat) to try out the look with some red and white. I would play around with it a bit more if I were to film it (or even to do a second eye) but I'm actually really pleased with how it turned out. The silver glitter helped along with the punchy white on the inner portion of my eye (vs. actual inner corner). If I filmed this I would definitely amp it up with some falsies. Of course, I had to go in with some bright red lips and gloss them up at well because red lips go with everything DUH.&nbsp;</div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/july1st-3_1_orig.png" alt="Red, white, glitter floating/invisible eyeliner makeup" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Canada Day festive floating eyeliner makeup</div></div></div><div class="paragraph">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Now for the nails, the first look I did while I was playing around with tonnes of different red/white themed designs. This was one of probably 11-12 designs and helped to inspire the manicure I went for while at the salon. I liked some of the other designs I did but since it was a mash up I won't be posting it here but I may post it over on my <a href="http://instagram.com/livelifeyourway" target="_blank">instastory</a>&nbsp;since I like some but not others aha.<br>&#8203;I am excited to try this manicure with different colours and changing up the dots to lines and see how it looks.&nbsp;</div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/july1st-5_orig.png" alt="Red, white and gold french manicure for Canada Day" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Canada Day themed nail art</div></div></div><div class="paragraph">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;If you don't follow my <a href="http://twitter.com/sydnee_xo" target="_blank">Twitter</a> you probably missed out on my tweets about #nailsalonstruggles. We all know that it can be difficult when you have tonnes of different ideas but for one reason or another they can't/don't get it. So I decided to totally tone down my thoughts and went with a twist on the classic French manicure. I really quite like it even thought it's more "elegant" than what I was aiming for (think white nails - big red design). I've also realized that I think I'lll stick to doing my own nail art vs. doing it at a salon.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Not shown here are my toes! They were up on my <a href="http://instagram.com/livelifeyourway" target="_blank">instastories</a>&nbsp;the other day - I went simple and did all white and on the big toe there is some silver glitter splashed on. I'm being an optimist that I'll get some colour this weekend and the white will help to make it pop! Even when I'm pale the white helps a lot.</div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/july1st-4_orig.png" alt="Canada Day themed manicure" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Red &amp; White French Manicure</div></div></div><div class="paragraph">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;I'm vlogging this weekend - which you'll know if you watched my latest <a href="https://youtu.be/kGxj97TtqCE" target="_blank">video</a>&nbsp;so be sure to look out for that next week on my channel. So hopefully I'll end up doing all the fun stuff we have planned if the weather holds up. We're having friends up to the cottage for a couples weekend, and aiming to get out on the water for tubing, wakeboarding and seadooing. Plus I have a fun photo booth planned with some Canada props to get everyone in the mood to celebrate!&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Let me know what YOU are doing this long weekend for Canada Day and if you're one of our southern neighbours I'd love to know how you celebrate the Fourth of July! It's been many years since I celebrated July 4th in the States but I spent in on a boat watching fireworks so I was pretty impressed.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Regardless of what you are doing - please be safe and responsible! Don't drink and drive, always plan for a safe alternative.&nbsp;</div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/sydneexo-logo_11_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div><div><div id="870917520477352917" align="left" style="width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;" class="wcustomhtml"><!-- Go to www.addthis.com/dashboard to customize your tools --><div class="addthis_recommended_horizontal"></div></div></div><div><div id="137213914315559400" align="left" style="width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;" class="wcustomhtml"><!-- start InLinkz script --><div class='InLinkzContainer' id='724591'><a rel='nofollow' href="http://www.inlinkz.com/new/view.php?id=724591" title="click to view in an external page.">An InLinkz Link-up</a></div> <!-- end InLinkz script --></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lip Swatches of My MAC Collection]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/beauty/lip-swatches-of-my-mac-collection]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/beauty/lip-swatches-of-my-mac-collection#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2017 19:53:15 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/beauty/lip-swatches-of-my-mac-collection</guid><description><![CDATA[I LOVE watching lip swatch videos online, and if you've been following me for any length of time you &nbsp;know that lipsticks are my favourite beauty product. I could happily live my life wearing nothing but lipstick. I thought I would start a mini series on my channel going through different brands and sharing swatches of all the products I have, so I decided to start with MAC.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;I have ten shades to share that range from corals to brown/nudes, purples to red with finish [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="wsite-youtube" style="margin-bottom:10px;margin-top:10px;"><div class="wsite-youtube-wrapper wsite-youtube-size-medium wsite-youtube-align-center"><div class="wsite-youtube-container"><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Gwlx2tjk5ns?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;">I LOVE watching lip swatch videos online, and if you've been following me for any length of time you &nbsp;know that lipsticks are my favourite beauty product. I could happily live my life wearing nothing but lipstick. I thought I would start a mini series on my channel going through different brands and sharing swatches of all the products I have, so I decided to start with MAC.&nbsp;</div><div><!--BLOG_SUMMARY_END--></div><div class="paragraph">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;I have ten shades to share that range from corals to brown/nudes, purples to red with finishes that range from glossy lustre to retro matte. I would love to know what your favourite MAC shades and finishes are, so don't forget to leave me a comment below, I'm always looking for new shades to add to my collection!</div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/maclips_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/maclips-11_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><em><span>On Hold (Cremesheen)</span></em><br><span></span></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/maclips-9_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><em><span>Chatterbox (Amplified)&nbsp;</span></em><br><span></span></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/maclips-8_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><em><span>Crosswires (Cremesheen)</span></em><br><span></span></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/maclips-10_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><em><span>Fusion Pink (Amplified)</span></em><br><span></span></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/maclips-5_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><em><span>Twig (Satin)</span></em><br><span></span></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/maclips-7_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><em><span>Viva Glam V (Lustre)&nbsp;</span></em><br><span></span></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/maclips-6_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><em><span>Stone (Matte)</span></em><br><span></span></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/maclips-4_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><em><span>Heroine (Matte)</span></em><br><span></span></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/maclips-3_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><em><span>Up the Amp (Amplified)</span></em><br><span></span></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/maclips-2_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><em><span>Ruby Woo (Retro Matte)</span></em><br><span></span></div><div class="paragraph">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;I've been trying to figure out which colour is my favourite. Ruby Woo holds a special place in my heart as it was my first MAC lippy and I actually won it in a giveaway from a fellow YouTuber <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/shirleybeniang" target="_blank">Shirley B Eniang</a> . Stone is such a unique and eye catching colour to me and Twig is a my go-to "my lips but better" shade. <em>Which one of these is your favourite? Let me know below!</em></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"><a><img src="http://www.livelife-yourway.ca/uploads/7/4/4/3/7443279/sydneexo-logo_9_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div><div><div id="936007375960239090" align="left" style="width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;" class="wcustomhtml"><!-- Go to www.addthis.com/dashboard to customize your tools --><div class="addthis_recommended_horizontal"></div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>