A Week of Swatches - Day 3: Sephora

As I'm sure you're noticed, I'm slightly obsessed with palettes.  I will begin by saying that almost all my palettes have been purchased with discount codes or during sales, as I am TRYING my very hardest to be a budget beauty enthusiast.  These next two are no exception.

I searched high and low in Canada to find these two but Sephora was sold out, everywhere.  Instead I found them in the states for about $12 a piece.  Really good deal if you ask me.  The IT Palettes came in either Nude or Smoky.

Smoky is by far my favorite and it also had the most types of eyeshadow.  The top left had corner is a highlighter (which I didn't swatch) and the top right had corner is an eyeliner.  The rest are shimmer eyeshadow goodness!  The palette also comes with a dual ended brush (eyeliner and shadow) and an eyeliner pencil.

I am all about the glittery eyes.  Loving the purple and blue shades!

The Nude palette is still gorgeous but much more muted than the Smoky palette.  The lower left hand corner is a primer and the one beside it AND top left are both highlighters.  The top right and lower right hand colors are both eyeliners.

The gold-copper shade that's first in the row of swatches is absolutely stunning.  All in all, a great set of shadows.

What's your favorite palette of these two?  Have you tried these before?

    

Christmas 2015 - Sephora Beautiful Crush Blockbuster

I've been told, countless times, now that I have a beautiful little baby, Christmas will no longer be about gifts for me or Allan.  And it's true - there is nothing quite like watching a child during Christmas.  Their excitement is completely infectious and it reminds you of how amazing Christmas can truly be.

However, the people that said that to me OBVIOUSLY didn't see the new Sephora Beautiful Crush Blockbuster for 2015.

Sigh, it's so beautiful.  72 eye shadows, 32 lip glosses, 18 eyeliners and 6 blushes.  PLUS, the packaging this year is the best.  Everything is placed in a nice slim palette complete with little hearts and lips to keep you coming back to try more colors.

I'm absolutely in love.

It's available in Canada in October BUT if you're a VIB/Rouge member, you can purchase through the US site, which I just did this morning.

Merry early Christmas to me!!

    

FOTD: Bold Blue Eyeliner

I am so in love with Sephora's Colorful Shadow & Liner pencils.   Not only are the colors fantastic, but the price is perfect ($18 CAD) and they last all day with one application.

The color I am wearing here is called My Boyfriend's Jeans and it's an electric blue that I feel makes my eyes POP.

As for the rest of my face, I am wearing all the following amazing things:

FACE

Younique Cream Foundation in Organza

NYX Concealer in Porcelain 

Younique Powder Foundation in Velour 

CHEEKS

Mark Touch and Go Shimmer Cream Cubes 

ELF Studio Blush in Peachy Keen

EYES

High Beam Highlighter

Sephora Collection Colorful Shadow & Liner in My Boyfriend's Jeans

Younique 3D Fiber Lash Mascara (1 coat only)

LIPS

Younique Lip Gloss in Luxe

There you have it ladies.  Tell me, what do you think of the bright blue?  Is this a trend you'd wear?

PS - I'm leaving you with a shot of me and my little guy, Benjamin.  He's almost 3 months now!!  Please excuse my no makeup!!!

    

Red Lip Gloss' Blog Sale - First Ever!

*********Blog Sale is now finished!***********

I have way too much makeup.

As Allan and I have been cleaning out our bedrooms in preparation of painting and new carpets, I realize just how much I truly have.  Hence the need for a blog sale!!!

Before I show you all the goodies, here are a few instructions I have to get out of the way...
       1) This is open to all Canadian residents only
       2) Shipping costs (if applicable) will be added to your invoice
       3) You must pay your invoice in full by email transfer within 24 hours of receiving the invoice
       4) Email me with the items you'd like to purchase (cmwolthers@gmail.com)
       5) Once I've received your order, I will provide you with your invoice via email
       6) All sales are final once purchased
       7) If you need to see additional photos, send me an email and I will send to you personally

Whew, all the nitty-gritty is now out of the way, so get ready to shop to your heart's content!!

Matrix Total Results Sleek Shampoo, Conditioner and Serum (new) - $16
Dream Waves Conditioner and Lotion (new) - $7
Skin Envy Sugar Wax Strips and Spray Lotion (new) - $7

Christian Dior Velvet Eyes (like new) - $11

Bobbi Brown Denim and Rose Palette (new) - $17 SOLD

Biotherm Blue Therapy Moisturizer and Serum (new) - $12 SOLD

Younique Glorious Face Primer (used twice) - $10

Sleek Makeup i-Divine in Storm (new) - $5

Eos Rachel Roy Lip Trio (new) - $6
Dior Addict Gloss x 3 Colors (like new) - $10
Smashbox Lip Palette (slightly used) - $3

Bobbi Brown Crystal Eye Palette (new) - $11 SOLD

Bobbi Brown Brightening Finishing Powder (new) -$13 SOLD

Clinique Pretty in Prints Palette (like new) - $9 SOLD

Sephora Color Palette (new) - $11

Clinique Grab-Bag filled with lots of perfect travel items (new) - $8

Pixi Energy Blush in Golden Energy (new) - $4
ELF Studio Stipple Brush (new) - $1 SOLD
Sephora and Pantone Universe Blush (new) - $6
Annabelle Custom Quad Shadows (new) - $3

Marcelle Anti-Aging BB Cream (like new) - $7
Clinique Super City Block (new) - $7 SOLD

Sal and Jo's Mini Gloss Collection (new) - $6 SOLD
Badger Classic Lip Balm Sticks (new) - $3
Avon Eye Shadow Trio (like new) - $1
Mark Custom Eye Shadow Duo (new) - $1

Bobbi Brown Sheer Lip Color in Pink Gold (new) - $8 SOLD
Smashbox Lipstick in Rasberry Kreme (new) - $6
Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Natural in N52 (new) - $6
MAC Lipstick in Creme Cup (Kim Kardashianès FAVORITE nude color - like new) - $4 SOLD
Victoria Secret Perfect Lipstick (new) - $3
Avon Lipstick (new) - $1

Happy shopping, ladies, and thanks for your purchases and support!!!

   

Spoiled for Christmas

I was absolutely spoiled this year for Christmas.

I thought I would originally take pictures of what I received but thought it might take a bit of time so wanted to highlight some of the main items I was lucky enough to receive.

From left to right, I received a brand new Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 Nook from the hubby, some beautiful diamond stud earrings, a few Sephora gift cards (YAY!), a 3 lipbalm set from Eos, Rouge Dior Lipstick in 644 ( one of my favorite colors), a box of Ferrero Rocher chocolates and the No7 Serum.

Presents aside, I was so entirely thankful to have spent Christmas in Ontario with my husband's family.  Though the trip was short, it was so amazing to see everyone.  I did, though, miss my family immensely.

What did you get up to for your holidays?  What did you get from Santa?

    

Fall Haul from Sephora

For those that don't know, I have a MAJOR palette obsession.

Truly, it's bad.  There's something so special about a little kit that has EVERYTHING you need to create a beautiful smoky eye, or a kit that contains everything you need for a trip abroad.  I've tried to explain this obsession to my husband, Allan, and for some reason he just doesn't get it.  He doesn't understand why I need specific palettes for each look or why I have lip palettes and eye palettes and palettes that are lips and eyes combined.  So, I've stopped telling him that I've bought a new one and instead, hide it under the bed for a week or two and then slowly rotate it into the mix.

My recent Sephora haul consists mainly of, you guessed it, palettes and a couple other neat things I found.  I got the Sephora IT Palette (aka the Color Spectrum Eyeshadow Collection), the Sephora Spring in Soho Eye, Cheek and Lip Palette, the Buxom Lip Polish in "Christina" (how fitting) and the Pinch Minimergency Kit for Her.

Check these things out!

The Sephora IT Palette is gorgeous.  The colors inside are vibrant, bold and stunning.  I find myself drawn to jewel tones and when I saw this one on sale for 50% off, I knew it was destined to come home with me.

Inside, the palette has a highlighter and a base on the left hand side.  The colors from left to right (top row) are Rich Chocolate, Radiant Pink, Brilliant Yellow, Magnetic Aqua.  From Left to right (bottom row) are Bold Bronze, Prismatic Purple, Iridescent Green and Blue Crystal.  The black and white on the far right are the two eyeliners in the package.  Along with a few brushes, this palette is perfect for creating tons of different eye looks.

The Sephora Spring in Soho is awesome because it's small enough to keep in your purse AND has two different levels.

The first level is full of your eye shadows and brushes.

The second level, contained in a slide-out drawer, are the lip colors and the blush.  Too cute.

For those of you that have not tried a Buxom lip gloss, you have to go out right now and get one.  They are magnificent because they aren't sticky, they have amazing staying power and the have a lip plumping agent in the gloss.  I love that tingly feeling especially if it's because my lips are looking more full.  I grabbed my namesake gloss and absolutely love it.

Last but not least, is the Minimergency Kit by Pinch.  This little kit contains all of the following items: a bandage, a safety pin, earring backs, a deodrant towelette, nail polish remover pad, stain remover, clear elastics, lip balm, an emery board, a tampon, hair spray, clear nail polish, dental floss, a mending kit, breath freshener, double sided tape and some aspirin.  And the package is so tiny (hence it pictured next to my lip gloss container.)  I like it so much that I am petrified to use anything in it!

What items have you been buying recently?  Any great palettes?

    

It's My Birthday and I'll Cry If I Want To..

Yes, my friends, today I am 30.

Wow, just typing that makes me slightly uneasy.  I don't know why this number freaks me out but it just does.  It's almost like this milestone crept up so quickly that I haven't had time to adjust.  I apologize for wallowing, and I know I shouldn't since this year is going to be one of my most exciting and amazing ones EVER, but I'm very sad to have left my 20s behind.

On that note, I should say that I have the best friends EVER who've already made this milestone birthday so memorable.  Thanks again to you guys for being so fab.  I just had to share all the wonderful goodies they gave me!!

This past weekend was my birthday party.  (Yes, I threw a party!)  We all went bowling and then for dinner and drinks and it was super fun.  Amidst crazy bowling, trophies and cupcakes, my pals gave me some of the most thoughtful gifts I've ever received before...

First gift was from my pal, Candice, who found this fabulous stacking tea set WHICH is perfect since I'm such an avid tea drinker.  She also got this really cool pop-up birthday card that says 30, in case I forgot how old I am.

Margaret and Albert found this adorable pink box and stuffed it with all my favorite sour candies and some excellent bracelets for our trip to Bali.  I was actually a bit nervous about wearing (and bringing) jewelry there so these make it easy to wear on the flight and will still spice up any outfit.

My mom, of course, loves to grab me my skin care products and actually visited me this past weekend so I could open them with her here.  I got my favorite moisturizer, Clarins Multi-Active Day Early Wrinkle Correction Cream and the magical Clinique Turnaround Concentrate Radiance Renewer Serum.  (More on this one ladies.  It really works wonders.)

Carmen and Nathan picked out a bunch of great travel gear for our honeymoon to Bali.  I got an inflatable pillow (perfect for our LONG layovers and flights), an eye mask and an identity protecting passport cover.

Bronwen knew I'd been eyeing this beautiful tea for one tea pot and mug from Davids Tea so she, of course, picked it up along with my favorite macarons, which I've already eaten.  (Yes, I'm a piggie...ha)  I am obsessed with this tea for one set because it's CORAL!!

With some of my birthday money I picked out this rockin' neon tangerine hoodie.  Thanks Margaret for wearing it on Saturday and for telling me where you got it.  Yes, we're going to be twins...ha

Smashbox Shades Of Fame Eye Palette and Brush (limited edition)

Smashbox Shades of Fame Reflection High Shine Lip Gloss Set (limited edition)

Sephora Color of the Year Duo: Desert Flower and Coral

With the help of a gift card from Ryan and Heather and some left over birthday money, I went to Sephora and got these three items.  I wanted the Smashbox palette so badly as soon as I saw it and bought both the blush and lip glosses specifically for my trip to Bali.  Since I won't be bringing too much else, I want to ensure I can create a lot of looks with limited items.  These colors are perfect.

I also received a Davids Tea gift card from my pal Eva, but I've yet to spend it....hmmm, what to get?

As sad as turning another year older is, it makes it all the easier (and more fun) when you have friends like I do around to celebrate with.  Now, after work today, Allan is making me dinner and giving me his gift.  So, the celebrating isn't even over yet.

Have a great day and happy birthday to my birthday twins out there!!