STARTED A YOUTUBE CHANNEL

Hey everyone!

Last week on Instastories I finally announced that I have started my own YouTube channel. I have been wanting to start my own channel for a couple of years and I just kept putting it off as life got in the way. I told myself on New Years that starting January 2019 that I am going to get my butt in gear and finally start my own YouTube channel and that is exactly what I did.

Not only did I want to start my own channel and share my love and passion for beauty, skincare, fashion and much more but I have also had a lot of you ask me if I was ever going to start a YouTube channel and if I could start one.

Last Thursday I posted my first video and did it on my most asked question.... "How do I maintain my blonde and keep it so ashy and white." I have talked about these products before on a blog post and on my Instagram on IGTV but I went into more detail in this video and thought it would be a great video to start with.

I will be sharing everything from beauty, makeup, skincare, hauls, tutorials, fashion and much more!

It would mean the world to me if you could subscribe to my channel (that is if you want to of course) and share my videos if you find them helpful as well as clicking that thumbs up button :)

I am going to try and get two videos up every week but incase I don't I will definitely get one video up to start with. I do have another day time job that I work in a School Board so if I can coordinate everything right I will have two videos up a week :)

Products used in my video:

Fanola No Yellow Shampoo

Fanola Free No Yellow Shampoo

Fanola Free No Yellow and Fanola No Yellow Shampoo Combo Package

Fanola Restructuring Hair Mask

Thank you so much xo!

NEW YEARS EVE MAKEUP

Hey babes.

I hope you all had a great holiday with your friends and family. I can't believe how fast it all went. Some years go quicker than others but this year came and gone so quickly.

New Years Eve is just days away and we all start to think about what we want to wear and what kind of makeup to rock with it. This subtle glittery eye look and bronzey/glowing skin will go with any outfit. It's a universal makeup look that will also look amazing on any eye colour as well.

I hope you all enjoy the video and tag me your makeup looks on Instagram. I would love to see your take on this makeup look.


Products I Used:
Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette 
Nars Climax Mascara
Tarte Tarteist Pro Glow Highlight & Blush Palette
Buxom Gel Lipstick 
Pencil Brush
Face Brushes
Beanie
Sweater

HOLIDAY MAKEUP PART 2

The holidays are less than a week away and I can't be more excited. I had a lot of requests on creating some "festive" eye looks for the holidays so here is part 2 of a look I came up with using the same palette as the last post (part 1). 

I will be creating a few more looks before New Years. So stay tuned!

Don't forget to follow me on Instagram for all Fashion and Beauty.

Products Used:

Foundation

Beauty Blender (Face)

Concealer

Beauty Blender (small)

Bronzer

Blush

Highlighter

Bruses (face)

Eyeshadow Palette

Eyeliner

Mascara

Lipstick

HOLIDAY HOSTEST GIFT GUIDE

When it comes to the holidays I find it challenging to come up with gift ideas to get the hostest, especially when they are the type of person that has everything already. You don't have to spend a lot on a hostest gifts unless it's someone really close to you and you know they would really appreciate a certain gift. Little gifts like wine stoppers, ornaments and Christmas crackers are cute gifts that show you appreciate them having you over. 

I came up with a gift guide that will hopefully give you some ideas and inspiration for the the hostest in your life over the holidays.

1. Large Gala Candle 

2. Short Gala Candle

3. Chutney Trio

4. Christmas Cracker Set

5. Throw Blanket

6. Metal Monogram Ornament

7. His & Her Mugs

8. Bar Cart

9. Beverage Dispenser 

10. Bottle Stopper

11. Treat Gift Set

12. Cheese Board & Knives

13. Carafe

14. Bar Tool Set

15. Monogram Cutting Board

16. Serving Spoons

Be sure to follow me on Instagram and the LIKEtoKNOW.it app for fashion, beauty & home shoppable links.

CYBER MONDAY SALES CONTINUE

Cyber Monday was yesterday but there are still amazing sales that are still continuing and going strong. In case you were not able to take advantage of the sales over the weekend, I have rounded up some amazing items that are ALL 50% off today only. Use code: CYBER at checkout.  

1. Fleece Pullover Jacket

2. Black Tartan Sperry Boots

3. Faux Fur Beanie

4. Black Tartan Shirt

5. Sherpa Lined Buffalo Check Jacket

6. Tartan Earmuffs

7. Fleece Pullover Jacket 

8. Cable Knit Scarf 

9. Wool Coat

10. Marled Turtleneck Sweater 

11. Faux Fur Beanie 

12. Plaid Winter Boots

13. Eco-Friendly Parka

14. Faux Fur Poncho

15. PJ Set 

16. Cable Knit Sweater 

Be sure to follow me on Instagram and the LIKEtoKNOW.it app for fashion and beauty details.

BLACK FRIDAY SALE HOME GUIDE

1. Boxwood Circle Wreath. 

2. Faux Fur Stocking. 

3. Monogram Bottle Stopper.

4. Cast Iron Dutch Oven.

5. Google Home.

6. Buffalo Check Throw. 

7. Champagne Flutes.

8. Pompom Throw.

9. The White Company Candle.

10. Tea Kettle. 

11. Robe.

12. The White Company Diffuser.

13. Bose Bluetooth Speaker.

14. Monogram Tray.

15. Ugg Bow Slipper.

16. Beverage Dispenser. 

Be sure to follow me on Instagram and on the LIKEtoKNOW.it app for fashion and beauty details. 

BLACK FRIDAY SALE BEAUTY GUIDE

Beauty is one of my favourite products to purchase during any major sale. When it comes to makeup and skin care I am a huge sucker for trying new products and stocking up on my holy grails. It also is a great way to give your bestie or mom a gift that they may not want to buy themselves.

I have rounded up some of my "holy grail" items and items that I want to snag up as an early Christmas gift to myself. You have to treat yourself from time to time right?

1. Nars Orgasm set. This Blush and Lipstick looks good on everyone.

2. Beautyblender Face Set. Every girl needs these in their beauty routine. It's my holy grail product.

3. Becca Glow Trio. Becca highlights are pigmented and gives a beautiful natural glow.

4. Beautybio Glowpro Microneedling tool for blood circulation and better product absorption. 

5. Too Faced Primer/Mascara set. This primer is amazing and the mascara gives great volume.

6. T3 Curling Iron. 

7. T3 Blow Dryer. 

8. Anastasia Glow Kit. These four highlighting shades are so pretty and worth the price.

9. UD Naked Petite Heat Palette. Love the shades in this palette and will be great for every season.

10. MAC Prep & Prime Fix + Trio. I LOVE these. They are great for hydration and dewyness.

11. Foreo Luna. The Foreo is my go to cleansing product that helps keep my skin bright and clear.

12. GlamGlow. A hydrating cleanser and moisturizer with an tingly exfoliant mask. 

13. Laura Mercier lip kit. A pinky nude kit for the everyday girl.

14. Bobbi Brown Lipstick Duo. These shades are so festive and perfect for the holidays. 

15. Mario Badescu Facial Spray Duo.

16. Orbie Gold Mine Hair Set. 

Don't forget to follow me on Instagram and on the LIKEtoKNOW.it app for outfit and beauty details!

HOW TO GET GLOWING SKIN FOR FALL AND WINTER

Glowing, hydrated looking skin is pretty any time of the year but in my opinion, it's especially important during the colder months. Our skin can take a beating with the dry cold air outside and the heat inside our homes. Drinking plenty of water is the healthiest and easiest way in getting our skin hydrated but we all live busy lives and we can lack in the H20 consumption.

Using just a few beauty products can get your skin looking healthy and glowing which is why I wanted to share how I get my "Glowing Skin."

Sephora is going to be having their "Holiday Bonus Beauty Insider Event" sale for all card members.

 Starting tomorrow November 9th-12th is for VIB members only. You will be able to get 20% off your purchase with CODE: VIBBONUS

Starting November 16th-19th will be for all Beauty Insider members and you will receive 15% off your purchase with CODE: BIBONUS

If you follow me on Instagram, I posted a tutorial on how I achieved this natural glowing look with just using a few products. 

FALL STYLE

Fall is one of my favourite seasons for fashion. Cozy, stylish and lots of cable knit sweaters and booties is all I need to enjoy this pretty season. Which is why I rounded up some of my favourites that I currently have my eye on. What I love most about the items that I chose is that they are classic and neutral pieces that can also be worn into fall and spring. I am all for using pieces that I already have to transition into different seasons with. 

Shop the post:

FANOLA NO YELLOW SHAMPOO VS THE FANOLA VEGAN NO YELLOW SHAMPOO/ MASK

As most of you all know, I have been using the Fanola No Yellow Shampoo for about a year now to eliminate brass and unwanted yellow tones in my hair. It's one of the most asked questions that I get is what do I use and what product really works. 

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Fanola's regular No Yellow Shampoo line has a pH level of 5.0/ 5.2 This means the "potential hydrogen" measurement of how acidic or alkaline the substance is. Between 0- 6.9 is acidic, neutral is 7 and 7.1-14 is alkaline. I didn't know what all this meant until I researched it but the higher the pH number the stronger and more potent it is. 

It's truly the best purple shampoo that I have used that actually works to eliminate yellow tones. It is very pigmented with a deep and I mean, DEEP purple hue (the deeper the purple the better) that really removes that stubborn brass on blonde or grey hair.

How it works:

- You want to apply it to wet hair 

- Make sure you saturate your hair so the shampoo is all over evenly

- Depending on how brassy your hair is you may want to leave it on longer than what the bottle says. 

FYI: The bottle says to leave it on for 1-5 minutes but what I personally do is I leave it on while a shave my legs and wash my body and at this point it's probably 5-6 minutes in and then I rinse it out followed by a conditioner.

- BE CAREFUL.  Like I mentioned above, this shampoo is very pigmented and your hair may lift quicker than what is does on other people, so your first time you may want to do less minutes and then gradually go longer. Nothing "bad" is going to happen to your hair other than your hair will turn purple which isn't a big deal. This happens to me sometimes and I will have the odd purple strands in my hair but I think it looks kinda cool and it washes out the next time you wash you hair so no biggy.

-Also, make sure you wash your hands right away after apply it to your hair. My hands turn purple all the time and if you have dry hands it will stain those dry areas and it's a little harder to come off. You could always use gloves if you don't want this to happen.

THE VEGAN NO YELLOW SHAMPOO

Not long ago, Fanola came out with their "Vegan" No Yellow Shampoo line that has a pH of 5.0/ 5.5 and their No Yellow Mask with a pH of 3.3/ 3.7 This shampoo and mask is formulated without Sulphates, Parabens or Silicons which is always something that I look for in all products. I knew I had to try these two out and give them a go and see how different they performed compared to the original No Yellow Shampoo. 

First off, the smell of these two products smell so nice and I actually like it a lot better than the original No Yellow Shampoo (I still don't mind the smell of it either). I am not sure what it is, it's almost like a sweeter candy scent but it's not as strong and floral smelling as the original one.

The first time I used the vegan shampoo I used it no differently than the way I used the original. Meaning, I still applied to wet hair, made sure I distributed it all over my hair and I still had it sit on my hair for the 5-6 minutes. I didn't use the mask along with the shampoo for the first time as I wanted to see how different the two shampoo's performed. The result of the two were different. 

The vegan was actually more potent and worked a lot quicker than the original. This makes total sense because of the pH levels. The original was 5.0/ 5.2 and the vegan is 5.0/ 5.5 making the vegan stronger.

I definitely came out of the shower with purple strands in certain areas but the other blonde areas were more crisp and ashy which is what I am looking for. There was no brass left in my hair what so ever and I found it to perform better than the original No Yellow Shampoo. Basically, I don't have to leave it on as long so the 1-3 minute is all I really need to achieve the tone I am looking for. 

VEGAN NO YELLOW MASK

The Fanola No Yellow Mask has a pH level of 3.3 / 3.7 making the potency not as strong. You will also notice that the colour of it isn't as dark purple as the shampoo is either.

Using the mask is great when your hair is super brassy and you need to bring the life back to your hair. I am pretty consistent on using the purple shampoo so my hair doesn't really get a chance to go too brassy but if I were to take a break from it and wash my hair with regular shampoo then I would need to use both to get my hair back to that ashy tone that I like. 

How it works:

- Apply this to towel dried hair

- Saturate all of you hair
(For better results, comb the mask through your hair for an even application)

- Leave it in for 3-5 minutes or as long as you would like

- Rinse and you are finished

There is no need to go in with a conditioner afterwards as this is like a deep conditioning toning mask that will hydrate your hair also. 

Personally you can't go wrong with either the original No Yellow Shampoo or the Vegan No Yellow Shampoo. It's really a personal preference but I enjoyed the Vegan line better as it performed quicker and the fact that it is Paraben, Sulphate and Silicon free is an extra bonus that I love.

SEPHORA VIB/ ROUGE SALE HAUL

I have been meaning to share my go to products with all of you on my IGTV channel but I haven't been able to get around to it yet. I thought I would write a blog post on all my go to's since there is an amazing sale going on right now at Sephora for all Beauty Insider Card Members. This way, if there is anything you would like, this would be the time to get it as I always stock up when there is a sale because let's face it, beauty products are expensive.

If you are a ROUGE member, you will get 20% off starting today August 24th until August 29th

Code: YESROUGE 

If you are a VIB member you will get 15% off starting August 30th until September 3rd Code: YESVIB

If you are a BASIC card member then you will get 10% off starting tomorrow August 30th until September 3rd.

Code: YESINSIDER

Lippe Balm / Cleansing Oil / Lip Gloss / Mascara / Brow Gel / Foundation

Eye Cream / Jade Roller / Foundation / Glow Serum / Rose Toner / Foundation

MY GO TO MAKEUP BRUSHES

Good Morning babes!

Since I have been creating more IGTV videos on Instagram, (you can follow me here) I have been getting a lot of questions on what makeup brushes I use and which brands I would recommend. 

I thought it would be a great idea to write a blog post about it and share what brand of brushes I use and how I use each one. Although, when purchasing a brush for a specific job (for example, blush brush to apply blush) there is no rule that you "have" to use that brush for blush. If you can be creative and think outside of the box, you can use a "blush" brush for many different makeup applications. You can definitely save a lot of money if you buy brushes that you know you can use for other applications.

Sephora Collection Contouring Brush Kit

I love this brush kit from Sephora. The quality of the brushes are amazing and I haven't experienced any shedding with these either which is a major plus. I use this kit on a daily basis.

From Left to Right:

- The first one is for applying bronzer

- The second one is for applying highlight (MY FAVE)

- The third one is for contouring

- The fourth one is for applying blush

Sigma Beauty Brushes

Left Brush /  Middle Brush  /  Right Brush

Sigma Beauty was one of the first brands of brushes I had ever bought when I started thinking about makeup brushes. I had watched several YouTube videos with beauty guru's using this brand and raving about the quality of the brushes. They definitely were right. The quality is outstanding for the price and I have had the same brushes for seven years. 

From Left to Right:

- The first brush is for applying powder/cream eyeshadow

- The second one is for applying colour in the crease of the eye. It's also great for blending out harsh edges. 

- The third one is for applying bronzer. I typically use this brush the most for bronzer and have shown how I used it in my IGTV video's on Instagram. 

Miscellaneous Brushes

It Cosmetics  /  Real Techniques  /  MAC Brush  /  Beautyblender 

I use these brushes and Beautyblender for different reasons and that is why I put them all under "miscellaneous." 

Top to Bottom:

- The It Cosmetics double ended foundation brush

I use the bigger brush side for applying foundation (I use it when I haven't cleaned my Beautyblender in a while) and the smaller end I use to apply concealer or I will use it to add a setting powder under the eyes.

- The Real Techniques Blush Brush

I do use this to apply blush but because the brush is so big, I also love to use it to add powder all over the face or for an all around bronze with my bronzer powder.

- MAC Brush

I like to use this brush for applying a powder eyeliner on the top and bottom lash line and I like to use it to define the outer corner when creating a smokey eye and bringing that colour into the crease as well.

- Beautyblender

Not only is the Beautyblender great for applying foundation and under eye concealer but it's also great for applying cream bronzers, blushes and highlighters as well as powdering and setting the under eyes, T-Zone, chin area and much more.

I also got a question on Instagram on which cleaner I use to clean my Beautyblender. I use the Liquid Blendercleanser and found it works the best. I did used to use baby shampoo before I purchased the actual cleanser but I found it wasn't cleaning it properly and it still had makeup left on the sponge. 

NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE HOME

Good Morning,

There is eleven more days to take advantage of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale before prices go back up on August 6th. 

My last two blog posts were rounding up items for Fashion and Beauty and I thought I would round up some home and lifestyle items that I am currently loving and wanting.

As much as I don't want to think about it as we are still in July but this would be a great time to pick up some items that are on sale for Christmas gifts as well. Just a thought :)

NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE BEAUTY

Hey babes and happy Sunday!

I was going to wait until tomorrow (Monday) to upload this blog post but since this Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is only for a short time and items sell out so quickly, I didn't want to waste anytime to share my beauty picks with all of you. 

There are so many great finds and deals right now on the items below. If I were to only suggest one item out of this whole list, I would tell you to choose this one. I shared it on my Instagram and stories and told you all that is has been a life changer for my skin.

Although, all the items below are amazing and you really can't go wrong with any one of them, especially how good the prices are.

VALENTINE'S DAY GIFT GUIDE

Sweater  ||  Watch  ||  Perfume  ||  Dress  ||  Necklace  ||  Sneakers  ||  Heart Pillow

Skin Refresher Spray  ||  Lipgloss  ||  Candle  ||  Eyeshadow Palette  ||  Heels

Earrings  ||  Bag

Hey ladies!!!

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and that means you have t-minus 20 days to give hints to your man on what he can get you... Maybe you can even share this post with him if there are some goodies here that you would love to have. I know that dress and bag are on my radar and Sean if you are reading this.... ummm hint hint xo! K thanks love you!

BLACK // WHITE

Outfit Details:

Denim Shorts  ||  Tee {similar}  ||  Sneakers ||  Watch  ||  Sunglasses  ||  Necklace

Hey lovelies,

I hope everyone is having a great long weekend so far.

Even though summer is almost coming to an end {sigh}, I wanted to show one more summer look that I wore a lot over these past months. Throw on your favourite pair of denim shorts, a cute loose fitting tee and your favourite sneakers and done. I love casual looks like these.

I also like to incorporate dark denim shorts like these into the fall  season as well. Fall weather can be awkward, cold in the morning but warm during the day, so I like to wear these shorts with an oversized sweater or a turtleneck with a pair of booties. Stay tuned for that exact look coming soon.

Thank you so much for stopping by, xo!!

FANOLA ORO THERAPY 24K DIAMANTE PURO REVIEW

Hey lovelies,

I have been working with a Salon Guys on some hair care products that they have sent me to try and share with all of my readers. Please note that this post was shared with my own personal thoughts and opinions. 

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One of the products that I received and have been using is the Fanola Oro Therapy 24k Diamante Puro Regenerating Fluid that is enriched with argan and sweet cyperus oil. This product is for sensitzed stressed hair caused by colour damage, heat styling tools, UV damage etc.

First off, this product is like magic in a glass bottle. It is a product that I have not experienced in my days of really taking good care of the health of my hair. 

I find it really hard to find a product that is not heavy on my hair that would weigh my hair down and that will not make my hair look and feel greasy. This regenerating fluid is very light weight and does not weigh my hair down at all. It has a nice faint scent to it which is great for those who don't like a strong perfume scent.  

How you can apply it:

1. On towel dried hair or on completely dry hair

2. Apply a few drops to the palm of your hands (I use about 5 drops) and rub your hands together and apply it focusing on your mid shaft down to the ends. Whatever is left over on my hands, I will apply the rest to my bangs.

What is this product doing for your hair?

- It is protecting your hair from all heat styling tools

- It is also protecting your hair from environment factors such as pollution and UV rays

- It adds shine, eliminates frizz and makes your hair silky soft

I have only used this product four times since I received it in the mail and I was immediately blown away on how this regenerating fluid as improved my hair. Normally, I would use a product for a few weeks to a month before giving my total thoughts and reviews but I knew I had to share this with all of you sooner as this is one heck of an amazing product right off the bat.

My hair is so much softer and shiner than my hair has ever been. I have always lacked shine in my hair and I am so happy that this product brings life back to my hair and not to mention, it's protecting my hair from harmful UV rays that typically fades hair colour making your hair look dull.

I would definitely recommend this product for all hair types and for someone who is looking for immediate results. 

Thank you so much for stopping by, xo!!

This post was sponsored by Salon Guys but my thoughts and opinions shared in this post are my own.

WISH LIST

DETAILS BELOW:

Jeans

Open Back Pink Sweater

Peach Dress

Booties

Mule

Denim Jacket

Camo Jacket

Open Back Peach Sweater

Joggers

Pink Sweater Dress

Thank you so much for stopping by, xo!!

HOW TO GET GLOWING SKIN IN JUST MINUTES

Hey lovelies,

I wanted to share a quick beauty post on how to get an "All- Over Glow" within minutes. Glowing skin isn't just for the summer months, it's really nice to have glowing skin all year round as long as it looks natural. This quick and easy beauty routine will literally take you just 5 minutes to do.
5 products= 5 minutes

Step 1: Start with applying this tinted moisturizer all over your face. This tinted moisturizer is actually unisex, so even your man can use this as well. This product evens out your skin while leaving a natural glow finish.

Step 2: Apply the Posie Tint Stain to your cheeks and lips.

Step 3: Apply this bronzer to the hollows of your cheeks, along your hair line and a little dusting on your nose.

Step 4: Apply this highlighter to the tops of your cheekbones, down the bridge of your nose and above your cupids bow (above the lips).

Step 5: Apply this cream illuminating eyeshadow all over each lid and even bringing it up to your brow bone. This gives the perfect amount of natural sheen to your lids and with your favourite mascara, your eyes will just pop.

Product Details:

LAST CHANCE FOR THE NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE

Hey everyone,

The Nordstrom Sale is coming to end and you only have 3 days left to take advantage of the remaining in stock items before the prices change and go up on August 7th.

I have rounded up some last minute items that are still available at an amazing price.

Click on each item below to shop!