What To Do When A Ice Storm Hits

So lucky us, here in Toronto we got hit with a lovely ice storm :)
Our roads and trees and power lines are alllll frozen... YAYYYY...NOT!
Power went out and wifi was gone! #firstworldproblems LOL but despite this annoying weather it is quite pretty actually!

The trees are so pretty and its just pure natural art right outside my window. But what to do in such a storm? Well first of all prepare for the worst, make sure you have salt for the driveway, candles, canned food and bottled water, radio with batteries, blankets and flashlights.

Once all your survival necessities are in check then you can enjoy your stay inside much better.
Grab a nice Christmas movie and make some yummy snacks, popcorn, chips, chocolate, cookies, as you can see I'm craving everything....#girlproblems. Have the fireplace crackling with a nice cup of hot chocolate curled up with your beau and enjoying the freezing rain covering your electricity lines  :)... how i wish my night is like...

Okay so what i ACTUALLY do when a storm hits.... tweet how angry i am that a storm came and cancelled my plans, angry text everyone i know about how angry i am. Sit in my room watching Netflix with a bowl full of doritos and ferraro rocher angrily hating how stranded i am in my house when i can be out dancing-_- but with all this anger I'm logical and make sure that my laptop and phone are fully charged so i can still update my statuses with more complaining about how crappy the weather is ;)

I know my way is how most of you guys spend a night in with a storm going on :P my Facebook news feed is full of ice storm pictures and angry posts on how much they hate winter!

If you actually spend your storm watches with your boo in a Pinterest like picture with candles and a fireplace crackling with perfectly made hot cocoa well then.....i don't know what to say lmao


How do you spend your days when a storm hits?

Hearts,
Yara

Winter Must- Haves

I love December because there are so many events that happen and its all just one big party month! I feel the true amazing moments of winter only happen in December, the first snow fall, christmas, new years, lots of amazing food and sweets.
There are so many great products and fashion for this time of the month it has excited me too much that i wanted to share with you guys a few things I'm loving and will love all through the 6 months of winter!!!!

Here are my must-haves for the winter time!

1. Red Lips

2. Sparkly Nail Polish

                                  

3. Lip Liner

4. Cozy Sweaters

5. Christmas Lights

                           

6. Fuzzy socks

Maybelline Age Rewind Dark Eye Concealer

Hey Guys,

So I've been meaning to purchase this product forever!!!! I don't know why i always pass this product even though I've heard so many good things about it. So i finally bought it and I've been testing it out. 

What I've noticed is that it doesn't treat dark circles although it says it does. But it does cover up dark circles really well. Its light and creamy formula and easily blend able, doesn't crease nor leave streaks. I love the way it applies, the soft circle dome applicator easily slides on top of the eye area and doesn't overly put the product on. Its light coverage concealer so if you're looking for heavier you will have to pair it with another concealer. Sometimes ill apply this concealer first and then apply Tarte Marajuca Concealer on top for a more brighter and fully covered look.

Here I have a picture of a with the product on and without it. The Left side has the product on, as you can see how much its covered up my dark circle and it matches my skin tone very well. It quickly gives an awakened look in seconds. Super easy to apply and it will drastically change the focus of your eyes!

Overall i give this product a 7.5/10 :)

Hearts,

Yara 

Tarte Maracuja Creasless Concealer

Hey guys,

Ok yes I've been gone for way too long and it's because of finals and so much going on. 

December is always a overwhelming month mostly because it's finals and cramming in all the assignments due and studying nonstop. 

But during the month of November I purchased a new concealer from tarte. And I have been testing it out for the past weeks. So far I love it, it covers my under eye fully and wears all day. Like I was surprised it stayed on throughout the entire day so I was happy with that. It says it's cress less but it's not, it creases so you have to set it with a translucent powder. 

I don't like the under eye to be dewy or shiny so I set it with a translucent powder to give it the matte effect. I apply this with a concealer brush from Sephora, it's from their professional line, it's the airbrush concealer. 

I love the brush it's worth the money and apples the concealer smoothly and flawlessly. When the sephora lady tried the product on me I had to buy the brush as we'll. Applying concealer it's best with a brush because the eye is so sensitive you don't want to pull and drag the product in that area. Best to buy a fluffy concealer brush to buff it in flawlessly. 

I give this product a 7.5/10 :) 

More reviews on the way! 

Hearts, 

Yara 

YSL Dessin Des Levres Lip Liner in 08 Review

Happy Monday Lovelies,

Because its Monday and its a gloomy chilly Monday here in Toronto I would love to share with you my luxurious baby. YSL is my all time favourite luxurious brand, everything in their makeup line is just so majestic. I wish I can afford all YSL products but I'm a student and boohoo :(

I decided to invest in a lip liner because lip liners are very useful, you can use them as a lip liner
(obviously) or as lipstick. It last super long at least for me it lasts about 4 hours without reapplying, and it has a smooth texture. The colour payoff is so true and very pigmented and applies flawlessly.

                                      

                                    

Take your time with makeup its all about quality, so investing in some expensive items are worth it but only if your research it properly. Don't just splurge on the name buy it with reasoning and worth. Before I buy an expensive item I read reviews and I'd go ask the makeup clerk about the product.

So think before you spend!

Hearts,
Yara

His or Hers Holiday Gift Guide

December is creeping up very quickly and once December hits all craziness rises; and the holidays begin! Gift giving can be one of the most challenging things to do especially if its for the opposite sex. I have made a small easy guide on gifts that a person would love, this guide works perfect for colleagues or friends that you're not quite sure what to give them. Its a general gift giving guide for the procrastinators, the lazy bums, and the I'm not sure what you like so here you go kinds of people! ;)

Personalized Coffee Sleeves: Super cute and useful for anyone

Cozy Socks: Winter weather calls for cold feet, socks are always a great gift!

Create Your Own: Mix up a few of their favourite products and put it into something cute and festive, such a lovely gift.

Agendas: After Christmas its New Years Eve and everyone will always need a new calendar or daily planner

PJs: Festive cute Pjs for sure will give anyone a cozy feeling.

Baked Goods: If you're baker, bake some delicious sweets to gift, it'll sure satisfy them ;)

Hearts,
Yara

John Frieda Frizz- Ease Sheer Solution Review

Calling all you Curly haired girls,

This product is for you and i mean it! If you are in the category of wavy/ curly hair then this is the product you need! It decreases the Frizz instantly and leaves off a smoooooooth finish.

Its a 2 part solution where you have to mix it up and then apply 10 drops into your palm and apply to the ends of your damp hair, depending on the length and thickness you may need more or less. This product is just pure amaze-balls like i have thick curly hair and apply this after i shower and let it air dry and i come out with smooth tamed curls/waves. It works like a curl diffuser i guess... LOL either way it leaves your curls proper!

Its very inexpensive compared to the higher brands obviously but for this product its a great price, its around $13? You can find it anywhere thats for sure, I've always loved John Frieda's hair products they work so well and he is very well known for his Frizz line.

Try it out and you won't be disappointed :)


Hearts,
Yara

Friday Favourites

Happy Friday!!!

Favourite Metallic Pair Up

Favourite Mani 

Favourite Makeup Case 

Favourite Quote 

Most Worn Lip Colors Of The Season

Hey hey!

Every season is always lipstick season but for fall the colours are just so amazing to rock!

Here are my most worn lipsticks of the season :) 

Hourglass Liquid Lipstick in Icon

YSL Lip Liner in 08

Deep Nude Lips ( a mix of Milani Lip Liner in Natural and Brandy) 

Revlon Lip Butter in Sugar Plum

Ive been into lip liners big time for some odd reason :P 

Haha hope you liked them :) 

Hearts,

Yara

Easy Subtle Smokey Eye

Hey Guys,

Today's look i tried out a very subtle smokey eye look thats super easy and wearable during the day and can be transformable to a night time look! I'm going to be focusing on the day time look for this post"

1. Apply an all over wash of the desired colour you want, i did a simple light shimmery colour from MAC called Naked Lunch

2. Defined my crease lightly with a soft brown colour any brown will due

3. Line your upper lash line with a black eyeliner i used Milani Liquid Eye Pencil, its creamy and blend able. Look for a liner like this for this look, something like Urban Decay's 24/7 eyeliner.

4. Using a smudging brush start smudging the liner up, concentrate on the outer corner of the eye. Bring the smudging up and start creating a V shape in the corner of the eye.

                                           

Its a very subtle light smokey eye but makes it look like you worked hard on it, when actually its super easy and fast!

                                                        

5. Finish it off with mascara and i also connected it with a light liner on the bottom lashes but only in the outer corner.


And done! its super easy and subtle and super wearable during the day time!

Hope you enjoyed it :)

Hearts,
Yara

How To Do The Perfect Cat Eyeliner

Hey!!

Cat eyes have been the "it" look for so many years and sometimes it can be difficult to perfect it, but i have a mini tutorial on how to do it :)

1. Using a liquid liner create a line following the lower lash line. From your bottom lashes make a line continuing up to however length you want.

2. Simply connect the line to half your eyelid, and fill in the tint triangle.

3. Connect the inner corner of the eye with a thinner line

Done :)

It takes practice to have a perfect cat eye but this is the easiest way for me to get a good look :)

Hope it helped!

Hearts,
Yara

Friday Favourites

Happy November and Happy Friday :)

I hope you're overindulging in some goodies from last night, here are my faves of the week :)

Hearts,
Yara

Favourite Bedroom Find

Favourite Laugh

Favourite Fashion Piece 

Favourite Makeup Look

October Favourites

Happy Halloween!

October is done boo:( but now Christmas season is starting to flare so yay!

Here's what I've been loving this month, Enjoy :)!

L'Oreal Infalliable Eye Liner

Nars Super Orgasm

MAC Naked Lunch

Revlon Lip Butter in Sugar Plum

Infinity Scarves

Cat Eye

Cute Halloween Movies