tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820294263190605532024-03-13T06:17:01.555-04:00WHAT'S ON THE OUTSIDE...IS ALL THAT COUNTSNathalie & Benitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15509806817146803129noreply@blogger.comBlogger246125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182029426319060553.post-34865407123743619252010-11-13T14:22:00.007-05:002010-11-13T17:40:18.694-05:00New beginnings<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TN7m75Zt7HI/AAAAAAAABVk/l2lJoOtQG2E/s1600/au%2Brevoir.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 307px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TN7m75Zt7HI/AAAAAAAABVk/l2lJoOtQG2E/s400/au%2Brevoir.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539118508407647346" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/90697">Picture source</a></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div><br /></div><div>Everything runs its course and it's time this blog came to an end.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://thelimeshop.blogspot.com/">Follow Nathalie's blog - crafty stuff</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://99075.posterous.com/">Follow Diana's blog - just stuff.</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Happy reading, </div><div><br /></div><div>Nathalie & Diana </div>Nathalie & Benitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15509806817146803129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182029426319060553.post-57877880039187303012010-10-22T10:31:00.001-04:002010-10-22T10:33:08.690-04:00The Lime Shop in Toronto this weekend<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TMGa1qPHNWI/AAAAAAAABQ8/f2o6YPr74ZE/s1600/P1050744.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TMGa1qPHNWI/AAAAAAAABQ8/f2o6YPr74ZE/s400/P1050744.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530872064049100130" border="0" /></a>Diana and I will be in Toronto this Sunday Oct 24th for <a href="http://www.brokenpencil.com/canzine/">Canzine</a> (held at <a href="http://www.thegreathall.ca/">The Great Hall</a>). Come by and say hi. We'll have a small run of the Mr. Robot 2.0 grocery shopper (exclusive for events). <a href="http://www.germanshible.com/">German Shible</a>, my brother and the artist of this charming robot image will also be there selling his illustrations and small press comic. Be sure to stop by his table.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TMGa1G5nWfI/AAAAAAAABQ0/Dwp3a91wYtE/s1600/P1050743.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TMGa1G5nWfI/AAAAAAAABQ0/Dwp3a91wYtE/s400/P1050743.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530872054563690994" border="0" /></a>My linoleum block printed bookmarks for Canzine. Made out of heavy weight cold press paper and acrylic paints.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TMGa0mF-NUI/AAAAAAAABQk/bnUI025PG2g/s1600/P1050740.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TMGa0mF-NUI/AAAAAAAABQk/bnUI025PG2g/s400/P1050740.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530872045757150530" border="0" /></a>Current reads and inspiration: Marc Jacobs by Bridget Foley and Rob Ryan's This Is For You.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TMGa08YldcI/AAAAAAAABQs/WpVTSV7407M/s1600/P1050741.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TMGa08YldcI/AAAAAAAABQs/WpVTSV7407M/s400/P1050741.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530872051740800450" border="0" /></a>Hope to see you this weekend.<br /><br />::: NathalieNathalie & Benitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15509806817146803129noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182029426319060553.post-48480097900122006442010-10-12T12:43:00.008-04:002010-10-12T13:24:31.037-04:00Sales Don't Come From Lies<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TLSQOQkzGyI/AAAAAAAABQU/fMfDFyJycc8/s1600/mislead.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527201217332321058" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 230px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 230px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TLSQOQkzGyI/AAAAAAAABQU/fMfDFyJycc8/s320/mislead.jpg" border="0" /></a>Dear <a href="http://www.beyondtherack.com/">Beyond The Rack</a>,<br /><br />I ain't a hater. I realize no one's perfect, but you gotta start upping your game if you want people to stop saying <a href="http://forum.purseblog.com/general-shopping/beyond-the-rack-549027-8.html">crap about you on the internet</a>. How about treating the people who pay for your products better? I also suggest you stop blatantly lying to your customers about what's in stock on your site. On more than one instance, you've displayed a graphic of an item that you're not even selling. Lame!<br /><br />Check yourself before you wreck yourself,<br />DNathalie & Benitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15509806817146803129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182029426319060553.post-59353168138176385612010-09-30T08:20:00.006-04:002010-09-30T08:46:57.492-04:00MAC's Venomous Villains, Out Today<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TKSBjyG45qI/AAAAAAAABN8/i4Y0yGJmPmM/s1600/MAC-Venomous-Villains-Makeup-Collection-Fall-2010-promo.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 247px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TKSBjyG45qI/AAAAAAAABN8/i4Y0yGJmPmM/s320/MAC-Venomous-Villains-Makeup-Collection-Fall-2010-promo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522681494809142946" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TKSBe8beFHI/AAAAAAAABN0/kS0D_4EZZOk/s1600/MAC-Venomous-Villains-Makeup-Collection-Fall-2010-evil-queen-lipstick.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 297px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TKSBe8beFHI/AAAAAAAABN0/kS0D_4EZZOk/s320/MAC-Venomous-Villains-Makeup-Collection-Fall-2010-evil-queen-lipstick.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522681411680474226" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TKSBeshcA6I/AAAAAAAABNs/48Hf5LtjxpA/s1600/MAC-Venomous-Villains-Makeup-Collection-Fall-2010-cruella-lipstick.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 289px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TKSBeshcA6I/AAAAAAAABNs/48Hf5LtjxpA/s320/MAC-Venomous-Villains-Makeup-Collection-Fall-2010-cruella-lipstick.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522681407410537378" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TKSBeMKBbzI/AAAAAAAABNk/9ionN9VcjiY/s1600/MAC-Venomous-Villains-Makeup-Collection-Fall-2010-cruella-lipglass.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 192px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TKSBeMKBbzI/AAAAAAAABNk/9ionN9VcjiY/s320/MAC-Venomous-Villains-Makeup-Collection-Fall-2010-cruella-lipglass.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522681398722391858" border="0" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TKSCgsk-dnI/AAAAAAAABOE/Iw08yIdYZtA/s1600/MAC-Venomous-Villains-Makeup-Collection-Fall-2010-evil-queen-blush.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 130px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TKSCgsk-dnI/AAAAAAAABOE/Iw08yIdYZtA/s320/MAC-Venomous-Villains-Makeup-Collection-Fall-2010-evil-queen-blush.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522682541296744050" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TKSBd7kaKGI/AAAAAAAABNc/kn6nbgXAYQM/s1600/MAC-Venomous-Villains-Photos-4.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TKSBd7kaKGI/AAAAAAAABNc/kn6nbgXAYQM/s320/MAC-Venomous-Villains-Photos-4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522681394269661282" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TKSBdmsR6pI/AAAAAAAABNU/78_ZDFQRQVw/s1600/MAC-Venomous-Villains.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 233px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TKSBdmsR6pI/AAAAAAAABNU/78_ZDFQRQVw/s320/MAC-Venomous-Villains.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522681388665531026" border="0" /></a><br />Disney's evil bunch, Cruella De Vil, Evil Queen, Mileficent and Dr. Facilier all have their colours for MAC Cosmetics debuting today. The collection includes Beauty Powder (which I'm not keen on), Lipgelée, Lipglass, Lip Stick, Eyeshadow, Eyeliner, Blush, Nail Lacquer, Greasepaint Stick, Magically Cool Liquid Powder all in the characters signature colours.<br /><br />You can bet I'll be at MAC early to get first dib's on the Evil Queen's Toxic Coral Lipstick and Bite of an Apple Blush. (It seems fitting since she was a favorite of mine growing up.) Be sure to get yours soon because these will probably sell out quick.<br /><br />::: NathalieNathalie & Benitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15509806817146803129noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182029426319060553.post-87024490358189802762010-09-26T09:29:00.001-04:002010-09-26T09:29:48.903-04:00The Clothing Show 2010<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TJ9E7Qm7SaI/AAAAAAAABNE/1wkskA6wohw/s1600/photo-1.JPG"><br /><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TJ9E7Qm7SaI/AAAAAAAABNE/1wkskA6wohw/s320/photo-1.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521207453040724386" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><b>Day One: Shop set up. We changed the layout again one hour before doors open.</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><b></b></span></span></div><div><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TJ9E7gUzi_I/AAAAAAAABNM/1uBqdmQw2uo/s1600/photo.JPG"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TJ9E7gUzi_I/AAAAAAAABNM/1uBqdmQw2uo/s320/photo.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521207457259686898" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><b>New product alert! We introduced our collection of handmade, handprinted tea towels at the show.</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><br /></u></span></div><br />It's our last day at the Clothing Show and while we're sad to leave, we're just looking forward to going home and relaxing for the remainder of the weekend. Thanks to everyone who's stopped by.<div><br /></div><div>Nathalie & Diana</div></div>Nathalie & Benitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15509806817146803129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182029426319060553.post-61981728135606309562010-09-13T17:51:00.002-04:002010-09-13T17:55:29.783-04:00From UGGly to UGGliest<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TI6c3i7iRSI/AAAAAAAABMs/fWaaEa98zwM/s1600/161526069-81b7d3eb5403d59527ea3252dcbecbb0.4c8e9ee0-scaled.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TI6c3i7iRSI/AAAAAAAABMs/fWaaEa98zwM/s320/161526069-81b7d3eb5403d59527ea3252dcbecbb0.4c8e9ee0-scaled.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516519071658689826" border="0" /></a><br />Seems like the world's ugliest boots, which are also <a href="http://www.healthzone.ca/health/yourhealth/women%27shealth/article/781947--girls-love-uggs-but-comfy-can-be-trouble-say-doctors">bad for your feet</a> are back with a redesign.<br /><br />UGGs have collaborated with Jimmy Choo designers to create this monstrosity, which will be available October 21, 2010 at <a href="http://www.holtrenfrew.com/holts/en/home/">Holt Renfrew</a>.<br /><br />Honestly, why won't this trend die?<br /><br />-DNathalie & Benitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15509806817146803129noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182029426319060553.post-33883508391064557792010-09-12T16:19:00.004-04:002010-09-12T16:28:44.125-04:00MJ ONLINE!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TI03z0W8UaI/AAAAAAAABMk/sGUE9p7wptM/s1600/mjmj.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 168px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TI03z0W8UaI/AAAAAAAABMk/sGUE9p7wptM/s320/mjmj.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516126481966453154" border="0" /></a><br />According to the Marc Jacobs <a href="http://twitter.com/MarcJacobsInt">Twitter</a>, which is written my company prez Robert Duffy, the online shop will launch this fall. For the first six months he said they will only be shipping to the US, but will expand shortly after.<br /><br />He also said that you can call any MJ store and order anything from the website and they will ship it to you regardless of location. That's kinda cool.<br /><br />-DNathalie & Benitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15509806817146803129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182029426319060553.post-73305571919226903042010-09-10T22:22:00.003-04:002010-09-10T22:25:49.272-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TIrokqMLxmI/AAAAAAAABME/Jgcy84U9V8c/s1600/2vte0p4.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 234px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TIrokqMLxmI/AAAAAAAABME/Jgcy84U9V8c/s400/2vte0p4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515476410166920802" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div>Ashley. Love her. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>source: <a href="http://olsensanonymous.blogspot.com/">http://olsensanonymous.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /></div>Nathalie & Benitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15509806817146803129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182029426319060553.post-11929834081356844862010-08-18T11:45:00.006-04:002010-08-18T12:09:49.697-04:00Nudie fragrance's for your man<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TGwEk-FVMTI/AAAAAAAABLs/t5Z1tvmYX5c/s1600/PER-D%26G-LIBLU%28M%29-AD.jpg"><br /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TGwBw02nzmI/AAAAAAAABLc/W3jk3KvKpzQ/s1600/o.5440.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 275px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TGwBw02nzmI/AAAAAAAABLc/W3jk3KvKpzQ/s400/o.5440.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506778382700367458" border="0" /></a><br /><object height="385" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/H9krsi5bLjE&rel=0&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xd0d0d0&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/H9krsi5bLjE&rel=0&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xd0d0d0&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="385" width="640"></embed></object><br /><br /><br />Sometime I feel like I live in a cave. I subscribe to 5 magazines and pick up more off the newstands each month, but apparently it's not enough to keep me informed. I just found out about Marc Jacobs new men's fragrance, Bang.<br /><br />I recall Diana telling me about a contest on MJ's facebook page and how one of her friends won a Marc Jacobs Stam bag. Diana neglected to tell me about his new fragrance. Knowing Diana's bag envy, she was probably more focused on her friend having won an MJ bag.<br /><br />::: Nathalie<br /><br /><br />PS - I should comment how Geoff always laughs at men's fragrance ads. He wants to know who exactly they're targeted towards, seeing as your typical straight male probably doesn't respond to these ads (teehee).<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TGwEk-FVMTI/AAAAAAAABLs/t5Z1tvmYX5c/s1600/PER-D%26G-LIBLU%28M%29-AD.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 261px; height: 348px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TGwEk-FVMTI/AAAAAAAABLs/t5Z1tvmYX5c/s400/PER-D%26G-LIBLU%28M%29-AD.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506781477554434354" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TGwEkuKmvKI/AAAAAAAABLk/Tv29k_dT3j8/s1600/Gucci-Sport-Pour-Homme-ads-455x329.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 289px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TGwEkuKmvKI/AAAAAAAABLk/Tv29k_dT3j8/s400/Gucci-Sport-Pour-Homme-ads-455x329.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506781473281588386" border="0" /></a>Nathalie & Benitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15509806817146803129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182029426319060553.post-25011525720340632932010-08-11T19:32:00.004-04:002010-08-12T08:30:08.319-04:00The Cosmetic Gods Have Forsaken Me<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TGPpRR328JI/AAAAAAAABK0/E6RRr-er2E0/s1600/21SEQHCXHHL._SL500_AA300_.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 154px; height: 178px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TGPpRR328JI/AAAAAAAABK0/E6RRr-er2E0/s400/21SEQHCXHHL._SL500_AA300_.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504499652641616018" /></a><div>Like a lot of Asian girls, I have stick straight eyelashes that require a lot of effort to curl. The slightest hint of humidity or rain makes them droop. It's really difficult to find products that ensure that my lashes stay curled looking all day long - so when I find something that works, I really stick to it.<br /><br />For almost 9 years I've used <a href="http://www.makeupalley.com/product/showreview.asp?ItemID=25168">L'Oreal's Le Grand Curl</a>. I had the same tube for 4 months (I know, bad girl) and earlier this month I went to buy a new one. To my surprise my local drugstore didn't have it. I went to several others and they didn't have it either. One of the cosmeticians at <a href="http://www1.shoppersdrugmart.ca/en/Home.aspx">Shopper's Drug Mart</a> told me it was discontinued and I almost lost my marbles. Not only was it cheap but it was effective in helping me look like I actually have decent eyelashes. I've tried every brand from Dior to Maybelline and nothing holds a candle to this stuff. I recently purchased <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT152&PRODUCT_ID=7207">MAC's Opulash</a> ($16 CAD) and while it's sufficient, it takes a lot of manipulation with my eyelash curler to achieve what was extremely easy with Le Grand Curl.<br /><br />So yeah, I'm pretty bummed out. If you've got any tips on a good mascara that holds curl to stick straight lashes, please let me know.<br /><br />With droopy lashes,<br /><br />Diana</div>Nathalie & Benitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15509806817146803129noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182029426319060553.post-14725697688402662342010-08-10T09:08:00.004-04:002010-08-10T09:20:39.759-04:00The Impromptu Picnic<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TGFQjXDYexI/AAAAAAAABKU/PJkSP7QYVPA/s1600/P1050167.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TGFQjXDYexI/AAAAAAAABKU/PJkSP7QYVPA/s400/P1050167.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503768788037303058" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><b>Paint splattered chambray shirt; Current/ Elliot. Linen Skirt; See By Chloe.</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><b> </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><b>Bracelet; <a href="http://thelimeshop.com/">The Lime Shop</a>. Gold Watch; Michael Kors. Suede Zippered Bag; Alexander</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><b>Wang. Crosses Shopper; <a href="http://thelimeshop.com/assets/navigation/shop/collection/collectionEco.html">The Lime Shop</a>. Yellow Sandals; Steve Madden. </b></span></div></span><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Hanging out at Kensington Market with Diana last Friday downing Coke's and beef patties in coco buns. Sitting on my <a href="http://thelimeshop.com/assets/navigation/shop/index.html">Lime shopper</a> to keep my SBC skirt clean. There's yet another use for your tote bags. <div><br /></div><div>-Nathalie</div>Nathalie & Benitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15509806817146803129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182029426319060553.post-5115334903741457782010-08-07T18:31:00.004-04:002010-08-07T18:41:22.856-04:00We Return to Regularly Scheduled ProgrammingWe're going to pretend that Nathalie and I haven't been absent from this blog. Hi!<br /><br />What's New?<br />- <a href="http://thelimeshop.com">The Lime Shop website</a> is up and running! If you're looking for eco-friendly goods for you, your home or your friends, this is your one stop shop.<br />- I got a <a href="http://www.google.ca/images?q=lv%20damier%20speedy%2030&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi&biw=1280&bih=646">LV Damier Speedy 30</a>. Obviously it's a classic bag that I'll love forever, but I find that it's an abyss that makes it impossible to find anything.<br />- In a moment of weakness, I purchased <a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/womens-fragrance-ysl-classics-for-her/c36_104/p288/baby-doll-eau-de-toilette-spray/product_info.html">YSL Baby Doll Perfume</a> without testing it. I sprayed it on my wrists and nape and am now trying my best not to vom.<br />- Guess I've been living under a rock, because I went to my first <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zumba">Zumba</a> class this morning. Um, amazing much? They say you can burn between 500-1000 (yes, a thousand) calories per session. I'm planning to go again tomorrow.<br /><br />Back with a vengance,<br /><br />DianaNathalie & Benitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15509806817146803129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182029426319060553.post-52600516684397182602010-06-15T22:06:00.004-04:002010-06-15T22:27:36.153-04:00Net-A-Porter Sale<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TBg1M0bCZjI/AAAAAAAABKM/hKO21hu50Ds/s1600/netaporter.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 360px; height: 187px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TBg1M0bCZjI/AAAAAAAABKM/hKO21hu50Ds/s400/netaporter.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483191040670328370" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TBg1Maq5QYI/AAAAAAAABKE/G7wpW3jo-vM/s1600/rtblazer.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 344px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TBg1Maq5QYI/AAAAAAAABKE/G7wpW3jo-vM/s400/rtblazer.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483191033757516162" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TBg1L1u-iqI/AAAAAAAABJ8/NIXkUS1Xg9E/s1600/rtblazer2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 289px; height: 365px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TBg1L1u-iqI/AAAAAAAABJ8/NIXkUS1Xg9E/s400/rtblazer2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483191023842527906" /></a><a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/am/home.nap">Net-A-Porter</a> is having an <b>awesome sale</b> with further reductions and new reductions and reductions on reductions! (Can you tell I'm salivating?)<div><br /></div><div>I got the Rebecca Taylor Dotted Denim Jacket for 50% off. I wanted some other stuff but my size seems to be selling fast. Probably for the best. </div><div><br /></div><div>::: Nathalie</div>Nathalie & Benitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15509806817146803129noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182029426319060553.post-24001743512310849062010-06-12T21:54:00.003-04:002010-06-12T22:13:19.140-04:00Review: Pantene Pro-V Aerosol Hairspray for Medium/Thick Hairstyles<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TBQ6xlijwkI/AAAAAAAABJ0/GIfrhj05dSM/s1600/pantene.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TBQ6xlijwkI/AAAAAAAABJ0/GIfrhj05dSM/s320/pantene.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482071269981798978" border="0" /></a><br />I really wanted to like this hairspray from <a href="http://www.pantene.com/en-US/hair-care-products/product/anti-humidity-aerosol-hairspray.aspx">Pantene Pro-V's new line</a>, which is just under $5 on sale at <a href="http://www1.shoppersdrugmart.ca/en/Home.aspx">Shopper's Drug Mart</a>. It promises to lock out humidity, give you all day hold and add shine. Sadly, the only thing I really liked about it was the smell.<br /><br />I curl my hair every morning and hairspray is essential to my every day routine. I styled my hair as I always do and applied this hairspray throughout my 'do. What I found is that it made strands of my hair HARD. When I first started using hairspray in high school, I thought having clumps of stiff hair was normal when using these kinds of products. After using so many kinds of hairspray from different brands, I find it's only inferior products that does that to your hair.<br /><br />After an 11 hour work day Nathalie and I went to see <a href="http://www.sexandthecitymovie.com/">Sex and the City 2</a>, which was as disappointing as this hairspray. Lindy West's review is probably the <a href="http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/burkas-and-birkins/Content?oid=4132715">most hilarious review I've ever read</a>.<br /><br />Back to the hairspray.<br /><br />While observing myself in the theatre washroom, I noticed that my locks were looking lackluster. The curl has begun to droop and though it wasn't raining nor very humid, my hair looked a little frizzy. I asked Nathalie what she thought and she said that my hair looked mediocre at best.<br />Sorry Pantene, I really like your Shampoos and Conditioners, but your new hairspray is really a flop.<br /><br />Turns out that if you're not satisfied with any of their new products, Pantene will refund the cost of your purchase and double it. That's pretty cool, so props to Pantene for good customer service.<br /><br />Back to <a href="http://www.ojon.com/tunu_main.php">Ojon</a>,<br />DianaNathalie & Benitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15509806817146803129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182029426319060553.post-37838550348519598602010-06-12T21:06:00.003-04:002010-06-12T21:19:31.305-04:00Beachy Waves<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TBQvx1WdiiI/AAAAAAAABJs/Ip1eV2Jrtck/s1600/beachywaves.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TBQvx1WdiiI/AAAAAAAABJs/Ip1eV2Jrtck/s320/beachywaves.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482059179598121506" border="0" /></a><br />This one's for <a href="http://stilettomurders.blogspot.com/">Steph</a>. A picture of my 'beachy waves'.<br /><br />Promise I'll post a video eventually, but in the meantime here are my suggestions on how to achieve a similar hairstyle.<br /><br />• Get a really good curling iron. I've bought DOZENS of curling irons and if they're cheap, they won't hold the curl and you've just wasted more money. My suggestion is to save for a hardcore one. Mine's a <a href="http://www.fabove.ca/p/babyliss/Babyliss-Tourmaline-Curling-Iron-Spring.html">Babyliss Pro Curling Iron</a>. Honestly, I've had it for over a year and I feel stupid for not buying one sooner. It holds the curl so well.<br />• Use the curling iron upside down and wrap your hair around the iron instead of wrapping the iron around you hair.<br />• Hairspray is essential. The better is it, the longer your curls will last. I've mentioned <a href="http://www.theshoppingchannel.com/product/ojon%26trade-+tunu+finishing+hairspray+374915.do?search=basic&page=1&N=0&Ntt=ojon%20tunu&Ns=P_DATE_CREATED">Ojon's Tunu Hairspray</a> on more than one occasion. I've tried a lot of hairsprays and a lot just don't cut it. This one does.<br />• Run your fingers through your style after applying the hairspray to make it look more natural.<br /><br />That's it for now. Promise I'll post a vid soon.<br /><br />Doing my part for better hair everywhere,<br /><br />DianaNathalie & Benitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15509806817146803129noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182029426319060553.post-2716749754477086692010-06-09T22:43:00.003-04:002010-06-09T23:31:44.634-04:00Review: Jonathan's Finish Hold Firm Hold Hairspray<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TBBRgR3ZXuI/AAAAAAAABJk/8BH0ry2RjLQ/s1600/jonathan.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TBBRgR3ZXuI/AAAAAAAABJk/8BH0ry2RjLQ/s320/jonathan.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480970361503309538" border="0" /></a>People are constantly asking me how I do my hair. I really should take a picture to show you and I know this sounds like I'm bragging, but I've honestly mastered the look of 'beachy waves'. Promise I'll post a 'how to' vid on YouTube one of these days when I'm not so busy.<br /><br />In the meantime, I gotta talk to you about Jonathan's Finish Hold Firm Hold Hairspray. I can't seem to find it on their website, which leads me to believe it's discontinued (WTF is up with my luck, seriously?!)<br /><br />A few months ago, Nathalie got a few samples from the <a href="http://www.jonathanproduct.com/">Jonathan line</a> at <a href="http://holtrenfrew.com/holts/en/home/">Holts</a> and she went on and on about how incredible their conditioner was. For almost a year I've been using <a href="http://www.theshoppingchannel.com/product/ojon%26trade-+tunu+finishing+hairspray+374915.do?search=basic&page=1&N=0&Ntt=ojon%20tunu&Ns=P_DATE_CREATED">Ojon Tunu Finishing Hairspray</a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span>. Though I'm a huge fan of the product itself, I'm really upset that the last three bottles I've purchased have crapped out on me halfway through due to a faulty spray nozzle. I looked it up and apparently a lot of people have a similar problem. When I saw Jonathan's Finish Hold Firm Hold Hairspray for $5.99 at <a href="http://www.stylesense.ca/en/index.asp">StyleSense</a>, I couldn't pass it up (along with a pair of <a href="http://www.juicycouture.com/shoponline/accessoriesjewelry/accessories/sunglasses/prodD01J5">Juicy Couture aviators</a>, but that's another story all together). First thing I noticed is that the product is vegan, which I know is a big deal to a lot of you and of course I give props to companies that take our animal buddies into consideration.<br /><br />What I noticed immediately when I started to use it is that it doesn't have a super strong smell like most 'firm hold' hairsprays (<a href="http://www.lorealparis.ca/styling/woman/elnett-satin-hairspray.aspx">Elnett</a>, I'm looking at you). The scent is actually quite pleasant. Also, it gives off incredible shine. I like the fact that the amount of hold is buildable and doesn't make your hair rock hard immediately. It hasn't been humid recently, but I think this stuff will hold up to the humidity. Overall, a solid product. Now I've gotta go to all the StyleSense locations in the area to make sure that I have a few bottles on hand. At just under $6 a pop, you can't really go wrong. Now I kinda wish I didn't write this cause I want 'em all to myself.<br /><br />Too tired for a witty sign-off,<br />DianaNathalie & Benitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15509806817146803129noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182029426319060553.post-73994424794623720632010-06-09T17:24:00.004-04:002010-06-09T17:38:19.190-04:00Lady Gaga, Alejandro<div style="text-align: center;"><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/niqrrmev4mA&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xd0d0d0&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/niqrrmev4mA&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xd0d0d0&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="640" height="385"></embed></object></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Man, isn't Lady Gaga just intriguing?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Nathalie & Benitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15509806817146803129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182029426319060553.post-23120763289059559812010-06-08T21:21:00.006-04:002010-06-09T07:04:30.035-04:00Fragrance Follies<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TA7uF4yeCrI/AAAAAAAABIs/F658hqD8q4o/s1600/mkperfume.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TA7uF4yeCrI/AAAAAAAABIs/F658hqD8q4o/s320/mkperfume.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480579581467298482" border="0" /></a>Damn Marc Jacobs and his limited edition splash fragrances. I've been wearing his summer scent <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Marc-Jacobs-Toilette-10-Ounce-Bottle/dp/B000VONAZ2">Rain</a> for just over a year now. It's so good that I've been stopped in stores and cornered in hallways asking what perfume I wear.<br /><br />But no, Marc can't keep making it. He had to release it two years in a row to tease us and now he's moved onto <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/brand_hierarchy.jhtml?brandId=3680&searchString=marc%20jacobs">apple, biscotti and pomegranate splashes</a>. Nice try, they're just not as good. Never will be.<br /><br />In effort to look for a new scent that I love as much, I picked up this Vacation in a Bottle set from Michael Kors. Get this, these 7ml rollerballs were on sale at <a href="http://www1.shoppersdrugmart.ca/en/Home.aspx">Shopper's Drug Mart</a> for $20! Each of the fragrances was inspired by a tropical locale: Fiji, Capri, Hawaii and Bermuda. So far, Bermuda's my fav! It's light, feminine yet kind of exotic. Thing is, they all smell good and I'm sure they'd be great layered as well. And guess what, they're limited edition too. WTF. I guess it's just me. It sucks, because they really do smell amazing. Don't hesitate to pick 'em up if you see them around.<br /><br />Destined to smell mediocre,<br />DianaNathalie & Benitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15509806817146803129noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182029426319060553.post-92062319451298366382010-06-08T21:03:00.007-04:002010-06-09T07:04:48.614-04:00Got my mind on a Mulberry and a Mulberry on my mind<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TA7qZ-hgp4I/AAAAAAAABIk/mHPZLVQ8uaY/s1600/mulberry.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 306px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TA7qZ-hgp4I/AAAAAAAABIk/mHPZLVQ8uaY/s320/mulberry.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480575528557651842" border="0" /></a><br />I want a <a href="http://www.mulberry.com/">Mulberry</a> bag so much it hurts. But right now, I really don't have $1K+ to spend on accessories. WAA! So you can imagine how much I freaked out when I found out that they're doing a collabo with <a href="http://racked.com/archives/2010/06/08/targets-anglophilia-streak-continues-with-a-mulberry-collaboration.php">Target</a>! I wonder what they're going to do? If they're are going to make amazing, affordable accessories that will quell my deep rooted (and disturbing) desire to own one of these pieces or if they'll be super disappointing (please don't be!)<br /><br />After reading about it, I promptly emailed Nathalie at work and told her to take vacation time on October 20th. Then she informed me that renewing our passports would be necessary to cross the border. Crap. Guess it's true when they say that the good stuff never comes easy.<br /><br /><br /><br />Dreaming of English Leather (wow that sounds wrong),<br />Diana<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Photo courtesy of the <a href="http://www.purseblog.com/">Purse Blog</a>.</span>Nathalie & Benitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15509806817146803129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182029426319060553.post-88858648770964534162010-06-04T17:03:00.008-04:002010-06-06T15:01:52.198-04:00Classic: brown Gucci and Wayfarers<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TAvu63sxJBI/AAAAAAAABHg/kOesaSOqFHg/s1600/P1040963.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 311px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TAvu63sxJBI/AAAAAAAABHg/kOesaSOqFHg/s400/P1040963.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479736066777883666" /></a><br />Friday afternoon I got off work early. Picked up the bff and drove to the Yorkville <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/e4x/i18n.jsp;jsessionid=56FE6A32A5E5232CD0DA1EA4CCA09461.app45-node8?_requestid=104285">Anthro</a>. Returned stuff. Went to Gap. Returned stuff. Stopped by Holts for the sale. Bored, bored, bored. Bought Ray-Ban's to go with the new Gucci. Never thought I'd be into Wayfarers or a classic brown leather handbag. Never say never. <div><br /></div><div>::: Nathalie</div>Nathalie & Benitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15509806817146803129noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182029426319060553.post-50028705729450150492010-06-03T14:40:00.003-04:002010-06-03T17:13:28.319-04:00Call In Sick, There's a Sale at Holts!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TAf3JeAp3lI/AAAAAAAABHU/9Wgk96_kERU/s1600/holts+sale.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 218px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TAf3JeAp3lI/AAAAAAAABHU/9Wgk96_kERU/s400/holts+sale.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478619213766188626" border="0" /></a><br />Looks like <a href="http://www.holtrenfrew.com/holts/en/home/">Holt's</a> has gotten rid of their infamous 'Now or Never' Sales. Don't fret, cause it looks like you can still pick up cool, discounted stuff at their Designer Sale on now.<br /><br />Sorry I've been AWOL. I got my wisdom teeth out last week and have been a vegetable since. Percocets ain't your friend, yo.<br /><br />Back from a oxycotin haze,<br />DianaNathalie & Benitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15509806817146803129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182029426319060553.post-67115889823563354142010-06-03T07:05:00.005-04:002010-06-06T15:01:20.101-04:00Guide: Summer Skin Essentials<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TAcsoULujjI/AAAAAAAABG8/L1zbirn0pdE/s1600/summerskincare.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TAcsoULujjI/AAAAAAAABG8/L1zbirn0pdE/s400/summerskincare.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478396542843784754" /></a><div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br />Nathalie's Summer Skin Care</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new', serif;"><br /></span></div></b><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TAcrVA6ioEI/AAAAAAAABG0/BPRyYa5AJdg/s1600/hair-how-to-olivia-palermo.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 292px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/TAcrVA6ioEI/AAAAAAAABG0/BPRyYa5AJdg/s400/hair-how-to-olivia-palermo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478395111742283842" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Just because we love her personal style - here's Olivia Palermo and her pretty minimal makeup.</span></b></span> </div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Summer is here and with it comes the sweaty melty face from wearing a little too much makeup in the hot weather. My solution is to keep it as light and minimal as possible.</span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A.M. Facial Care</span></span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">After washing with </span></span><a href="http://shop.neutrogena.com/product/cleansers/bar/facial+cleansing+bar.do?sortby=bestSellers"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Neutrogena's Facial Cleansing Bar</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">, I prep my skin with </span></span><a href="http://www.kiehls.com/_us/_en/face/toners/cucumber-herbal-alcohol-free-toner.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Cucumber Herbal Alcohol Free Toner</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">. Then I dab on </span></span><a href="http://www.kiehls.com/_us/_en/face/eye-area-preparations/abyssine-eye-cream.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Abyssine eye cream</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">, which "diminishes the look of fatigue" and doubles as a wrinkle preventive. I give this a few seconds to absorb before applying </span></span><a href="http://www.kiehls.com/_us/_en/face/moisturizers/ultra-facial-tinted-moisturizer-spf-15.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Ultra Facial Tinted Moisturized</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> with SPF 15 in medium. I've blogged about it </span></span><a href="http://whatsontheoutside.blogspot.com/2009/06/summer-face-tinted-moisturizers.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">before</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">- this stuff is awesome! It's replaced my M.A.C foundation and I use it year round. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Summer Makeup</span></span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Like I said, keep it light and everything will be good. My olive skin is prone to dark under eye circles and some minor discoloration so </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I use </span></span><a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/make-up-complexion-concealer/c38_40_45/p141/touche-eclat-radiant-touch/product_info.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">YSL's Touche </span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 14px; color: rgb(69, 59, 46); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/make-up-complexion-concealer/c38_40_45/p141/touche-eclat-radiant-touch/product_info.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">É</span></span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/make-up-complexion-concealer/c38_40_45/p141/touche-eclat-radiant-touch/product_info.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">clate</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">in #2 to even out the skin tone. This concealer is pricey at $50 but it stays in place and doesn't fade, which is nice. </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I set everything with </span></span><a href="http://www.korresusa.com/product/6417/powder/color/category/face"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Korres Multivitamin Oil-free Powder in MVP3</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">. For sunny cheeks, I use </span></span><a href="http://www.korresusa.com/product/6212/bronzer/color/category/face"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Korres Monoi Oil Bronzing Powder in Sunglow Light</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">, which is the best bronzer I've tried. It gives a nice colour, not too orange, not too brown and stays on for hours. After applying </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; line-height: 15px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><a href="http://www.lorealparis.ca/cosmetics/eyes/voluminous/original-mascara-black.aspx"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">L'Oréal's</span></span></a></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><a href="http://www.lorealparis.ca/cosmetics/eyes/voluminous/original-mascara-black.aspx"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> Original Voluminous mascara in Black</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">, I curl the lashes with </span></span><a href="http://www.maccosmetics.ca/templates/products/search_results.tmpl?KEYWORDS=curler&x=0&y=0"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">M.A.C's eyelash curler</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">. Finally I finish with a tinted moisturized lip by using either </span></span><a href="http://www.korresusa.com/product/6181/lip-butter/color/category/lips"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Korres Lip Butters</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> or </span></span><a href="http://www.kiehls.com/_us/_en/face/lip-care/lip-gloss.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Kiehl's Lip Gloss</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">. When I don't care for the tinted mouth, I prefer the original </span></span><a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P42204"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Rosebud Salve</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 14px; color: rgb(69, 59, 46); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; line-height: 15px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: normal; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">P.M. Facial Care</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 14px; color: rgb(69, 59, 46); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; line-height: 15px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Wash and tone as usual. At night I prefer </span></span><a href="http://www.kiehls.com/_us/_en/face/eye-area-preparations/creamy-eye-treatment-with-avocado.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">. Then I follow with a light moisturizer - </span></span><a href="http://shop.neutrogena.com/product/moisturizers/daily+moisturizers/oil-free+moisture+-+sensitive+skin.do?sortby=bestSellers"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Neutrogena's Oil-Free Moisture for Sensitive Skin</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">. I like it since it's light and doesn't have unnecessary fragrances. When my skin is feeling particularly oily, I'll use </span></span><a href="http://www.kiehls.com/_us/_en/face/facial-masques/rare-earth-pore-cleansing-masque.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Kiehl's Rare Earth Pore Cleansing Masque</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">, which nicely gets rid of the slick-fest.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">::: Nathalie</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 14px; color: rgb(69, 59, 46); font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; line-height: 15px; font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:Georgia, serif;font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div></div>Nathalie & Benitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15509806817146803129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182029426319060553.post-67134660608094693292010-05-20T12:10:00.003-04:002010-05-20T12:21:56.565-04:00Blair's dress on Gossip Girl, 322<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/S_VhLEQDKGI/AAAAAAAABFc/VX-t7Lo8yVs/s1600/sariah_blair.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 298px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/S_VhLEQDKGI/AAAAAAAABFc/VX-t7Lo8yVs/s400/sariah_blair.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473387764886218850" /></a><br />While Diana is obsessed with the upcoming Banana e-store, I'm obsessed with Blair Waldrof's dress on Gossip Girl's season finale, "Last Tango, Then Paris" (E. 322). <div><br /></div><div>The dress is by New York designer, <a href="http://www.sariahnyc.com/">Sariah Carson</a>, and you can find it in her Fall 2010 collection. I'll be keeping my eyes peeled for this one!</div><div><br /></div><div>But seriously, how good was the finale?! Season 4 needs to start NOW!<br /><div><br /></div><div>::: Nathalie</div></div>Nathalie & Benitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15509806817146803129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182029426319060553.post-46273570087158113872010-05-17T21:19:00.003-04:002010-05-17T21:22:09.660-04:00Bad Banana for Diana<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/S_HrVjoV7oI/AAAAAAAABFU/D6Fr2UcWmiE/s1600/banana.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 187px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/S_HrVjoV7oI/AAAAAAAABFU/D6Fr2UcWmiE/s320/banana.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472413777806093954" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Aw crap, <a href="http://bananarepublic.gap.com/">Banana Republic et al.</a> will have an eCommerce presence in Canada super soon. Like I didn't have enough problems with my online spending. Yikes.<br /><br />-DianaNathalie & Benitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15509806817146803129noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182029426319060553.post-63244005577558159562010-05-14T18:13:00.005-04:002010-05-14T18:43:36.645-04:00Review: MBMJ Zippy Heart Tote<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/S-3N3Q0na_I/AAAAAAAABEU/uwKktpLnxaQ/s1600/P1040846.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 327px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/S-3N3Q0na_I/AAAAAAAABEU/uwKktpLnxaQ/s400/P1040846.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471255471617174514" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/S-3R8ObJOBI/AAAAAAAABEc/2KgHt3cbbl0/s1600/zippyhearttote.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_EvEH0Gyoj5E/S-3R8ObJOBI/AAAAAAAABEc/2KgHt3cbbl0/s400/zippyhearttote.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471259954919323666" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 142px; " /></a></span></span></span></div><br />I got my Zippy Nylon Tote today and it SUCKS! I spent $25 on stupid customs only to return it. <div><br /></div><div>My brother said "That's Marc Jacobs? It's like he's playing a joke on everyone."</div><div><br /></div><div>Before knowing it was MBMJ, Amy said "Ooo! That bag looks cheap. Return it."</div><div>After I told her it's MBMJ, Amy said "Whaaat?! You can get something like that at Pacific Mall for $10!"</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Marc by Marc Jacobs Zippy Heart Tote Review:</b></div><div><ul><li>Thin cheap looking nylon.</li><li>Unlined.</li><li>No pockets</li><li>The cute little bobbles keeping falling to the bottom because the zipper doesn't secure it in place. </li><li>Thought the heart pouch was removable, but it's not. It only acts as a pouch to hold the nylon tote inside. Even then, it's hard to zip up. </li><li>Disappointing. My brother said it best: It's as if Marc is playing a mean trick on us.</li></ul></div><div>For $168 USD girls, save your money and put it away for a rainy day. This one's going back. </div><div><br /></div><div>::: Nathalie</div><div><br /></div>Nathalie & Benitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15509806817146803129noreply@blogger.com2