The 'I Heart Spring' Tag!

I was tagged by my amazingly talented blogger and now Youtuber friend (hehe... this tag was her first ever YT video...woohoo!) Ashlee from makingupashlee to do the I <3 Spring Tag. I know Ashlee would be beyond happy if you guys watched her video and subscribed to her channel - click here to watch her take on the tag! Realizing I hadn't done a tag in quite some time, I decided to share my spring favorites with you through this fun questionnaire! :)

Real Techniques Haul | Round 2

I had purchased all 3 brush sets from Real Techniques last fall and quickly fell in love with the brand. Not only are their brushes amazingly soft and outstanding quality (they do not shed one bit!), but they are also super affordable - keep on reading to find out where to buy your own at an incredible price! You can read my first impressions on the 3 above mentioned brush sets which I hauled here. This time around, I decided to try 3 of Real Techniques' individual brushes: the Powder Brush, the Blush Brush, and the Stippling Brush. Once again, they do not disappoint!

Maybelline Eyestudio Gel Liner in Blackest Black

I don't know about you ladies, but I just cannot do liquid eye liner. I have tried a couple of liquid liners by different brands, and despite watching numerous how-to tutorials online, I just couldn't get myself to master the technique. I decided to venture into the gel liner world instead, since it is said to apply more easily than its liquid counterpart. Insert the Maybelline Eyestudio Gel Liner in Blackest Black: my dramatic eye liner saviour!

Essie 'Come Here!' (Spring 2013 Resort Collection)

Whilst walking through the mall the other day, my eyes were drawn to this beautiful nail polish that was displayed near the entrance of a hair salon. It is called 'Come Here!' by Essie, and it is part of their Spring 2013 Resort Collection...talk about me being drawn to it! This color is seriously a must-have for all of you bright color polish seekers! 'Come Here!' is a neon coral that will catch the attention of anyone around you. I already picture myself wearing this polish on my toes in the summer... it will look especially stunning contrasted with tanned skin! I honestly hope Essie adds this to their permanent collection... I might just need to stock up if that's not the case!

To see the other polishes in Essie's Resort Collection, click here.

MAC Fix+: Is it Worth the Hype? A Review

I caved in: I got MAC Fix+! After hearing so many positive reviews from using this setting spray, I just had to try it myself and see if it lived up to all of the praise it has been getting in the beauty community.

How To: Easily Remove Glitter Nail Polish!

Glitter polishes are so much fun to wear, but they can be such a pain to remove. Scratch that - they can be a pain to remove IF you have never tried this technique! I had practically given up wearing glitter nail polish before discovering this method; I would literally have to use a butter knife to get every last bit of glitter off! Thankfully, I no longer have to sacrifice wearing glitter nail polish because removal is no longer a hassle.

Here is what you will need:
- Aluminium foil
- Cotton rounds or cotton balls
- Nail polish remover
- Scissors

Lioele Triple The Solution BB Cream

One of my favourite YouTubers to watch is the lovely Shannon Harris. She is from New Zealand, and she posts awesome videos every other day on her beauty channel Shaaanxo. I saw her using the Lioele Triple The Solution BB Cream in many of her videos, and it always provides her with AMAZING coverage, so I started doing some research on where I could purchase this BB Cream in Canada. There is an Asian beauty store in downtown Montreal called C&C Korean Cosmetics, but sadly they do not carry Lioele. That is when I started looking online, and I was able to buy it off of eBay for $20... a steal if you ask me!

February 2013 Empties!

I was able to finish up a few products again this month, mostly skincare and hair products! :)

Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Nail Polish in Violet Voltage

If you have been following my blog for a while, you know that the Xtreme Wear Nail Polish line by Sally Hansen is my absolute favorite. And I mean it: OPI, Essie, Butter London, etc ain't got nothing on the amazing formulation that are the Xtreme Wear polishes!

Now moving on to yet another wonderful little gem in the line: Violet Voltage. I mean, the name itself is fitting, but most important is the quality behind the product. Once again, Sally Hansen has "nailed" it with this beautiful color. There is a slight seen to the finish, nothing too shiny. I have been wearing this particular shade over and over again, I just can't get enough!

Sally Hansen Xteme Wear Nail Polish in Violet Voltage (# 445)

What I especially like about this polish is that it is super opaque: you only need one coat to reach full coverage. All of the polishes from this line last me the longest without chipping when paired with a top coat. I am currently using Sally Hansen's Hard As Nails UV top coat...it's a good one ladies! :)

What is your all time favorite nail polish line?