MAC To The Future!

Hello lovers, as mentioned in my previous post I'm doing another review on a lipstick that I've fallen in love with. As the name of the post indicates, MAC's Pro Longwear Lipcreme To The Future (that was long) is the one I'll be reviewing. Let me first start out by saying that you can only purchase this product at the MAC Pro stores, high volume stores or online - there's only one MAC Pro store in Toronto located at 363 Queen St West. If you live south of the border I believe you can also purchase them at any major department stores i.e. Macy's (which is where I got mine from). It claims to be creamy, last for 12 hours and keep the lips hydrated. It definitely has a creamy finish however in terms of application I would classify it as a hybrid between a creamy lipstick and matte lipstick, in the sense that it doesn't glide on. It's very pigmented and has great lasting power. If anything, I would classify this lipstick just as a sister of the MAC matte lipsticks. The only major difference is that the Pro lipsticks aren't as drying (which I know most people dislike about the MAC matte lipsticks) & the Pro lipsticks have a sheen to them but ever so slightly. As far as the 12 hours go, I have yet to be successful at keeping any lipstick on for that long especially with eating and drinking. However, it definitely will hold up for about  6 hours including eating and drinking. With all that aside, it's an amazing lipstick. It's super pigmented (dare I say more then the Rouge Volupte) and has great staying power - there's nothing more annoying than having to constantly reapply your lipstick after every meal or drink. They come in a range of different colours and the packaging is very sleek, same matter finish as the other MAC lipsticks. All in all, it's perfect for wear throughout the day (especially during work) and even better for a night out. Let me know your favorite lipsticks - xo.

Y-S-L, I Ain't Gotta Spell It

Hello darlings, I recently received a couple of new lipsticks & I love both of them so much I just had to review them. The first one is Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte in #13 & I actually received it as an anniversary gift. First of all the packaging is to die for & so it should be with the steep price tag of $39! So I definitely would recommend trying the colours on before committing even though Sephora has an amazing return policy. Oddly enough I have been eyeing this lipstick for over a year and wasn't able to find the perfect shade until recently! The actual formula is just as amazing as one should expect from YSL, it's creamy, moisturizing and highly pigmented. It's also very shiny (no need for lipgloss - another bonus) & surprisingly holds up longer than I expected with such a creamy formula. Usually I'm disappointed in higher end make up but this was a pleasant surprise. If you can't tell already I'm obsessed with this lipstick & highly recommend it, the only set back is the price but in this case you really get what you're paying for. Xo

All Black Everything

As promised I'm uploading my few outfits from Niagara. We ended up going to the casino both nights - for the first night I just threw my hair up into a sock bun & went with a light smokey eye, which I created using Urban Decay's Naked palette. I wore my Steve Madden flats, a pair of leather leggings, a backless tank & my favourite, structured Zara blazer (that I have in two colours). I was a bit apprehensive of the dress code and after talking to a few people I ended up with this all black combo. xo.