It’s been a year since I last coloured my hair (the boring black I got last year).  This year I’m in the mood for some natural highlights.  Yay!  So glad I did!  Thanks to Emily from LIFT for the new ‘do.  The highlights are super duper thin so that it makes my hair lighter overall, and not streaky.

I got a half head of highlights. Of course with a photo because I was bored.
Oh and I am wearing Chanel Phoenix Rouge Allure Laque here.

Tadaa!  Seriously, best hair ever!  Those are light golden brown highlights,
which I am seriously considering to maintain as long as I can afford to.

A Cat Story: The Neighbour’s Tabby Visits.

In other news, the neighbour’s tabby dropped by our backyard this morning.

It was a typical Saturday morning for Mingming, just checking out the birds in the backyard.  At least, that’s what she thought it was going be.

It looks like the neighbour’s Tabby wanted Mingming to come out and play.

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Categories: Geekery, Hair | Tags: kittehs, LIFT Beauty Boutique

Girls Night In at LIFT Beauty Boutique was a huge success.  As always, everyone had a ball!  Here are some pictures from the night.  Warning: picture heavy!  (click to enlarge)

The gorgeous event organizers (from left to right):
Lauren, co-owner of LIFT (hostess)
Farah (hostess)
Emily, co-owner of LIFT (hair)
Anjali (makeup)
Joy (makeup)
Aanchal (makeup)

Here is my sister and I showcasing the wine from Rosewood Estates Winery
and those delicious cupcakes from Custom Cakes by Jenz,
which I had a handful of.  Hence the gym visit this morning, ha!

Anjali, Delia, Farah, me, and Naomi
Of course TBB had to represent right?

Lauren didn’t draw our raffle tickets so we didn’t win anything.
I thought we had a deal! Whatever. This lady is hilarious!

Joy did both my sister’s and my makeup.  She’s so cute, a total sweetheart and a pro!

Face(s) of the Day

Of course, what kind of beauty blog would this be without any FOTDs?

On Liza: slightly smoky brown eyes, bronzed blush (which I believe is Sanibel Sunset) and neutral lips.

Here I am getting ready for my close up.

On me: bronzed eyes and cheeks, winged liner, and major fuchsia lips

Aaaaaaaand that’s all folks!

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Categories: LIFT Cosmetics, Looks | Tags: LIFT Beauty Boutique

Doing anything tomorrow night? Get dolled up for a good cause. A few of my fellow Toronto beauty bloggers are holding a Girls Night In tomorrow at my favourite salon, LIFT Beauty Boutique. Reserve your spot now! Hope to see you there!

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Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: announcements, LIFT Beauty Boutique, Toronto

Yesterday I was back at LIFT, and this time around I went in for a haircut. My hair needed a style badly.  I can no longer ignore the fact that my length was weighing my hair down flat.  I wanted to keep growing my hair longer, and I trust Emily completely with my hair so I just let her do her thing.

Before

After

Hello, bangs! So. much. fun.

I can also wear them side swept as usual.

In addition to the major, slightly asymmetric bangs, I also have hidden layers underneath to bump up the volume without sacrificing length.  Genius right?  Thanks Emily for the new hairstyle.  I love it!

Products Used

Eyes
Vasanti Go Canada Palette bronze eyeshadow (lid and inner corners)
CARGO Vienna Palette camel eyeshadow (crease)
Maybelline Define-A-Line Slate Gray Liner (upper lash line and waterline)
MUFE Smoky Lash Mascara
Annabelle 3-in-1 Brow Pencil in Medium

Cheeks
LIFT Cosmetics Moon Dust Eye Shimmer (highlight)
LIFT Cosmetics Sanibel Sunset blush (apples)

Lips
Avon Beyond Color Plumping Lip Conditioner SPF 15
MAC Fresh Salmon Lipstick

Face
Annabelle SkinTrue Concealer
Laura Mercier Oil-Free Tinted Moisturizer in Almond
MAC Mineralize SkinFinish Natural in Medium Dark

Hair
Schwarzkopf Osis Glamour Queen
Morrocan Oil

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Categories: Annabelle, Avon, CARGO, Hair, Laura Mercier, LIFT Cosmetics, Looks, MAC, MAKE UP FOR EVER, Makeup, Maybelline, Vasanti | Tags: fotd, LIFT Beauty Boutique

Last Saturday was my sister’s birthday celebration, and so I thought what could be a better time for some good ol’ pampering!  Right now until the end of February, LIFT Beauty Boutique is running this amazing promotion:

Blow Out and Style, Nail Polish Application,
and Mini-Makeup Application for only $30!

This is a great way to sample the services offered at LIFT, and my sister and I had a blast while we were getting prettied up.  Located at the heart of Yorkville, LIFT Beauty Boutique is just a short walk away from the Bay subway station.  While they are in the busy shopping district, this beauty boutique is tucked away upstairs in a small comfy space.  The girls here are so sweet; they are the total opposite of what I expected from a Yorkville salon.

The LIFT Beauty Girls

Lauren did my makeup and nails.  When it came to makeup, I told her that I’m pretty adventurous with my own makeup and she can go ahead with whatever she wished.  Lauren gave me a soft green smoky eye, paired with a plummy blush and soft mauve lips.  My favourite part of the look was the cheek highlight, which I of course had to take home.  From the LIFT Cosmetics line, she dipped a blush brush into Moon Dust Eye Shimmer and applied it above my cheek bones.  The effect is gorgeous.  It is not chunky or glittery; just naturally glowy.

Melissa washed my hair and gave me an invigorating head massage.  My hair stylist of the day was Emily.  I asked for straight hair, with volume, and a loose wave at the ends for that extra bounce.  Without exaggerating, I have to say that Emily gave me the most voluminous, bounciest hair ever!  I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: I’m not a hair person.  So while Emily was styling my hair, I asked a few questions on how to style my own hair.

Tips from a Master Stylist for the Lazy Girls (Put your Hands Up!)

1. To create volume, the key is to blow dry with direction.  Using your fingers and a blow dryer with the nozzle on, blow dry in the opposite direction of how your hair naturally falls.  This will create volume at the roots when you flip your hair back to its natural place.
2. If you suffer from side swept bangs that never stay in the right places, blow dry by shattering them right in front of your face before sweeping them to the side.

Here are some incriminating (and pretty) photos of my sister and I being stupid on Bloor Street.

We found a place for a quick photo op!  LOL.  “There!  Right in front of Gucci!”

I managed to sneak in some shots in the Winners fitting room.
I’m totally just taking advantage of the lighting.  Do we love the hair or what?

“Oooh a dog ice sculpture!  Quick, go pet it!”

If you live in the Toronto area, you have to check out LIFT Beauty Boutique.  It is the perfect place for a girls’ day out (or to prep for a girls’ night out)!

LIFT Beauty Boutique
114 Cumberland Street, Unit #303
Toronto, ON M5R 1A6
(416) 960-LIFT (5438)
http://www.liftbeautyboutique.com/

Full Disclosure: The services I received on my visit were complimentary, and I paid for my sister in full as a birthday treat for her.

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Categories: Hair, Makeup, Reviews | Tags: LIFT Beauty Boutique, salon