Make Up Forever Artisan Brush Collection

MAKE UP FOR EVER has increasingly become one of my favourite brands when it comes to makeup that lasts and looks flawless. My favourite everyday products have been their HD Invisible Cover Foundation, HD Microfinish Powder (see review here) and their holiday holodiam limited edition eyeshadow. While I have loved the products that MAKE UP FOR EVER has brought to the table, I have always used my own set of brushes in applying the foundation, primer and other products.

However, MAKE UP FOR EVER recently launched their “mere” 76 luxury brush collection (some products are now available at Sephora). This extensive set ranges from everyday ‘must-haves’ to highly customized tools to create the most intricate artistic effects.

The Artisan Brush Collection 2013 is classified by the following:

100s = complexion

200s = eyes

300s = lips

400s = artistic specially designed for professionals.

Some of the brushes from the 100 Collection

I was given the opportunity to try out their large foundation brush (100s collection). I usually start of my makeup routine by applying moisturizer and then squeezing foundation and primer on the back of my hand, and applying with a brush (either a kabuki brush or a foundation brush).

One of the things I like about the foundation brush is that it is large, with soft but stiff bristles, making foundation application quick and easy. The collection of seventy six brushes took Creator & Artistic Director Dany Sanz and her team over five years to create. Dany wanted a variety of synthetic fibers that mimicked the silky softness of natural hair. These brushes feel amazing!

A con however is that because it is a bit larger, it may be difficult to travel with, unless you’re someone who doesn’t mind taking large brushes with you. While I really do enjoy the 108 Large Foundation brush, I can't say its that different from some of the other brushes I have, but it is still a wonderful piece, especially if your are looking for a new brush to add to your collection.

What are your thoughts of MAKE UP FOR EVER and their new Artisan Brush Collection? Have you tried any of their brushes? 

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Life Lesson: Miss You Can Do It

Often my posts are light hearted, debuting one of outfits from hand me downs or recent finds, but today, I wanted to talk about something a little more serious. It's about beauty, style, grace, poise many of the things we bloggers strive for in our photos to share with the rest of the blogger world, but also something more important - inner beauty, love, acceptance, and true beauty.

 I recently had the privilege of watching a documenarty called Miss You Can Do It,  which focuses on beautiful, talented young women who sometimes may not get the credit they deserve because they seem different to us. Today I wanted to celebrate the strength of these women who, in a safe space, get to experience a piece of "normalcy" in childhood. A Place where they can have a pageant and trully feel special for an evening.

All photos courtesy of Facebook - Miss You Can Do It

 While some of you may no agree with pageants on the whole, I think this is an extraordinary way to brighten spirits, let girls be girls and enjoy playing dress up for one night.

 I encourage you all to watch this documentary for, if nothing else, perspective. Perhaps it may challenge you in ways you never thought it could, but today I am grateful to have met all these little fahsionistas, if even through a camera lens.

 Lets embrace beauty in all its forms.

What life lesson have you learned or re-learned lately?

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Hostess Hospitality

Earlier this summer, I hosted get-together with some fashionable ladies who I work with. Given the audience (both here and at the party), I thought it may be a great way to take the “hostess” look to another level, and what better way to do it than with a little 50’s flair. I mean when else am I going to be able to prance around in mint heels, sky high buns, and pouffe skirt!?

Although the pictures came out lightly out of focus I love them and had to share.

 

For more pictures, check out this fellow blogger, RiverCrossMyHeart.

What I am Wearing:

Skirt: BB Dakota - inherited from my sisters roommate

Bodycon Dress - Aritzia

Shoes - COACH Mint Nala 

Necklace - ALDO

What do you do hostessing? What's your favourite part?

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