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Sunday, March 9, 2014

The Sunday Post, Vol. 13...

Ouch! What a week!

I've suffered a bad tooth infection that required antibiotics. On Thursday my face was so swollen I didn't go to work. Today the pain has subsided a little but on Tuesday night, it's coming out! :(

Only one new blog post since last Sunday because on top of that my internet connexion was wonky and so I wasn't able to read as many blogs as I usually do and I didn't write much either since half the time I couldn't even open Blogger. I called and spoke to a technician from my internet provider Friday night and maybe next week I won't have any other choice than to have someone come over to change my modem.

If you see I'm off the blog grid, know that this is the reason. Leaving comments via my phone is such a pain and somehow doesn't work half the time.

Daylight Saving Time...

We're losing an hour of sleep in the morning but Yay we will have "longer" days! Last week I noticed that there was still daylight by 5:00 pm and that was quite uplifting. That little hour in the morning will probably make a big difference this week and I must say that today, the first day, I'm already falling behind. I got up at 8:30 instead of 7:30!!! Sundays aren't long enough to begin with but today has made me go ARGH!!!

This week's makeup love...

Mixing Chanel Mystère with Clinique Black Honey = LOVE! Since for the past few days we've been enjoying a bit more sun in Montreal I've started to use my Dior bronzer and a little more pink on my cheeks. For lips it's been a mixture of NARS Dolce Vita and Clarins Lip Perfector in Candy Shimmer.




The medium shade of Chanel Mystère with Black Honey (the reddish brown, second from the right of the Clinique palette) made a great pair this week, I've tried to put them as close to one another as possible to give you an idea. Applying my Bobbi Brown Caviar Ink eye liner with the Ultra Fine Liner brush from the same company has made a world of difference and my eyes have looked... Wow!  M.A.C Whole Lotta Love Pro Longwear Blush got a little busier. Applied lightly over the sheer warm glow of Dior Bronze #010 Healthy Look was a nice change and I guess it would seem Spring wants to "spring" !

I was happy last Sunday to go back to Chanel Le Vernis Coup de Coeur for my nails. As pretty as O.P.I's The Thrill Of Brazil was the week before, I really wasn't feeling the call of the red. I need plums and berries!

Update...

Sad to say but I've returned the NARS Radiand Creamy Concealer I reviewed recently. I believe it was part of my watery eyes problem. As careful as I was not to bring it close to my waterline, my eyes were a mess. I finally was able to get my hands on a replacement of my beloved Rimmel. The coverage is sheerer but at least my eyes seem to stay dry. It still hasn't solved the mystery since I did start to have problems before I got the NARS.

By the way my review of NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer stands. It's not because it seemed to irritate my eyes that it will be the same for you if you decide to try it. Just be aware that irritation or an allergic reaction can happen with any product, especially one used in the eye area.

New purchases...

Being a little more attracted by pinks recently, I bought two Maybelline Color Elixir, a replacement to my Rimmel London Match Perfection concealer and a Bobbi Brown eye liner brush.

What I have my eyes on...

Shu Uemura S Curler!!! This week I went back to Sephora to get one but they were out! I hesitated too long and so I pray they get a new shipment soon. On some mornings I mess up the outer corner lashes on my left eye and when this happens it drives me nuts. I figured that little curler may be just what I need to get my lashes to point in the right direction.




For your viewing enjoyment...

I'm not much of a glitter on nails kinda girl but I know many love the look and for those who do they know that the worst thing about wearing glittery finishes is the removal part. One trick I read was applying white glue as a base! Yup, white glue like Elmer's. I don't know how long the finish lasts but this apparently makes removal easier.

You don't feel like using glue on your nails? Well you might consider this new product from O.P.I...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDBPI_KnIFY


Finding this video I noticed that there are numerous tutorials about glitter removal on youtube so if not this products there might be an option for you among them.

This day is going by way too fast so gotta run and get ready for the week!


Have a great week everyone! Hélène xoxo



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Sorry to hear about your teeth, tooth pain is really terrible as seems to be constant when you get it. Its also a shame about the Nars concealer, I wonder what it was in it that causes you the problem, have you seen other reviews with people having a similar issue like you have?
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1 reply · active 577 weeks ago
Thank you Clare! The pain was a little more tolerable today but still unpleasant.

It could be the concealer but I'm quite sure the watery eyes started before I purchased it. Then again, maybe before it was just the cold. Good idea about reading reviews. I rarely do before I do one myself in order not to be biased but now it's done so I'll certainely have a look. :)
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I'm sorry you had such an awful week! Hope the next one will be much better!
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1 reply · active 577 weeks ago
Thank you Gio that's very sweet! :)
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:(( You poor thing and that tooth! I am sure you will feel so much better when it comes out.

(that's weird. WP swallowed half the comment when I logged in)

Please report back on the new S curler when you get to try it out. That one looks very interesting!!! :)
1 reply · active 577 weeks ago
Thank you Darling, I'm sad about losing it but I'm happy it won't hurt anymore!

Are you sure the comments aren't in your Belly??? :D

If I can get my hands on it you can be sure I'll write a review of the S surler! I'm so tired of weird lashes.
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Oh my, you've had quite the rough week! Hope this one is 100000x better and so sorry to hear about your tooth :(

On a happier note, that Chanel quad is gorgeous!
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1 reply · active 577 weeks ago
Aww thank you Sarah!

Yup, that little Chanel quad is definitely among my favorites. Great basic shades. :)
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Oh dear, I hope you're much better now and here's to an awesome week ahead!
ps: Love Black Honey!

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1 reply · active 577 weeks ago
Thanks Lily! LOL Black Honey is da bomb! :)
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Oh, dear .. nothing worse than tooth pain.

I'm all happy for the time change !! I don't even miss the hour of sleep .. I'm so happy for longer, brighter days.

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1 reply · active 577 weeks ago
I'm happy about longer days but it definitely is gonna take me a week getting used to getting up earlier. :)
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oh!!! Super fast healing vibes coming your way! Sorry to hear about the tooth infection. Hope you are better now. I've always wondered what the wear time is on those Clarins lip glosses....probably not SUPER long, but do they disappear in like 30 min? I always swatch them.......the # 6 I think it is, I always seem to want. I notice it's lighter even longer now - so nice - it's so much easier to head out and do any errands in the evenings when it's lighter out as opposed to when it's pitch black!!! ARG! xo
1 reply · active 577 weeks ago
Thanks Linda! I'm good now, my apt was last night.

The Clarins Lip Perfector are so delicious that the first few times you totally "eat" them off your lips. After that I'd say about 2 hours but the benefits, like moisture and comfort last longer than that. They do leave a light sheen for about 3 hours but then that depends if you eat or drink something and if you lick them off because they are that delish! :)

#06 in Rosewood is a favorite expecially for summer when you don't want to bother and at $20 if I remember correctly, you get a good amount of product and I swear you'll get addicted to it!
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Sorry to hear about your tooth, Helene. I don't envy you, getting the tooth removed. :( I hope you are OK.

Please let me know if you get the Shiseido curler. I tried your trick with my new-ish Tarte curler but the curl didn't last. I am hopeless :( (thanks for the tip about not burning my face. If you hadn't pointed that out, I probably would have!)
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1 reply · active 577 weeks ago
Actually Allison it's the Shu Uemura curler I'm considering since I already have Shiseido. Good to know about the Tarte I was curious about it, sorry it didn't work well for you.
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