MISSING THE SUN

Me & G managed to take a quick trip to California at the beginning of October for a week. We flew to Palm Springs as a quick decision trip to relax before all of the Alberta snow came and we were trudging through it up too our knees.

We both needed a getaway and it had been three years since we had been in Palm Springs (we both love the slow pace of it). Last year we went to Vegas for a few days. We try to do a trip every few years.

We slept in, went out for brunch, window shopped, went on walks, went out on date nights and ate watching the sunset over the mountains and swam in the pool for hours and hours until I looked like a raisin, I know what a pretty visual! Right?! LOL. We even watched a few movies while in the pool sipping on cocktails. It might sound like the most dull vacation ever, but I like the slower pace to life versus the go go go… my idea of a vacation is exploring at my leisure.

Usually a week is plenty, however this time when it came to leave we weren’t ready to go home and we are both really missing the California sun. I would jump back on a plane for another week or two if it was possible, but it’s time to accept reality and plan our next trip.

I would love to do an annual trip somewhere and every other year go back to Palm Springs, however we like to save towards retirement and the future and when we save a little extra take a trip. Here’s to winning the lottery!! Right ladies!!! I can dream cant I?!

UN fortunately I didn’t take any pictures worth sharing, so I apologize! Next time!

On the travelling list for the future is: Ireland, Hawaii, Nashville, Stage Coach (Palm Springs), Grand Cayman, Greece, Bora Bora, Bali, Germany, Laguna, ……the list goes on.

I am trying to decide between Hawaii and Ireland for my 30^th birthday in a few years, any advice or tips I would love to hear!! A Beach or Adventure? I have another 4 years soooo I guess I got some time still lol.

 

Thanks loves

 

 

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LOVE HATE OBSESSION

Three words that best describe my feelings and thoughts towards tattoos. I absolutely LOVE them when they are artful and well done, its works of art meaningful and close to your soul, it’s like expressing your soul on your sleeve.

I HATE one of mine that my sister convinced me to get when I was 14! Yes you reads that right, 14! It was the single most stupid thing I have done and it was done so badly that I have no idea how to go about fixing it, as when it comes to myself I like small tattoos and if I were to try and fix this awful thing on my back it would need to be large so I’m always at a loss when it comes to fixing it! Anyone know Kat Von D that can put in a good word for me? Wink Wink.

I have one small tattoo on my wrist and I am OBSESSED with getting another one around the same area with someone I love very much…GUESSES? It will take some time to decide on details and be able to book the appointment but stay tuned my loves! Ill share pictures when it happens.

How do you feel about tattoos? I love simple small and hidden ones, I’m not fond of big art pieces on myself but love them on others! I also can appreciate someone who has none because it’s so pure and clean. Thoughts?!

 

Thanks for stopping by loves

 

 

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NOT INTENTIONAL

Hello Loves, I decided to take a few weeks off; not intentionally or pre-planned but it still happened.

I like to stick to my schedule of posting, but sometimes life gets in the way or I let it get in the way is a more honest answer. One thing about having a somewhat invisible blog is that I don’t feel too much guilt over taking a break, as who really notices??? (Probably just me)…..

I am back to writing and posting and hoping I can get my shizz in order, poop in a group, ducks in a row, so on and so forth.

Posts that I am & will be working on:

Ø  Tatcha Skincare Review

Ø  Self-Tanner Demo, Tips & Tricks (great for the snowflakes soon to arrive)

Ø  Winter Clothing Essentials: From Forever 21

Ø  New Job Chit Chat Update

Ø  Vacation Chit Chat and Ramble

Ø  Sister Makeover (Not that she needs one)

Ø  Life In Pictures Via My I Phone

Ø  House Tour In Full Christmas

Ø  Quotes, Sayings & Inspiration

Ø  Loving In October (Products)

Ø  Trying Out: products I’ve recently purchased

Ø  Halloween Chit Chat Down Memory Lane

 

Hopefully these are not all topics that are a bore, and you are looking forward to some!

I’m always up for suggestions as well on what you would like to see.

Thanks for stopping by loves

 

 

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DROPPING THE ROPE

My last therapy session went better than I had expected, not that they are ever disappointing I like therapy and like my therapist I believe it’s a good match. However I was feeling down the whole week leading up to my appointment and wasn’t sure how it was going to go.

I started to talk and just let the tears come, I had never cried in front of my therapist but he dealt with it great and let me have a few moments to collect myself and wipe away the tears streaming down my face.

I told him that while the options he had gave me to work on for my worrying and anxiety had helped they did not at all touch the negative thinking. We had also worked on some strategies to help my negative thinking and while my brain did try to use those strategies it wasn’t helping.

One of my goals in therapy is to change and become the person I have wanted to be for as long as I can remember, however that’s when my session took an unexpended turn.

He stated I don’t think you are ever going to live without negative thoughts and self-hatred you have hard wired your brain like well-maintained machine, what could be the best approach is to not fight it but accept it.

He compared my internal struggle in my mind with my self-hatred and negative thinking to a tug of war with a monster, in the middle is a deep trench filled with spikes and I’m on one end of the rope and the monster is on the other. The monster is winning and dragging me in, I won’t win this struggle there is no strategy to win, but what I can do is drop the rope.

DROP THE ROPE…THAT’S IT DROP THE ROPE, my self-hatred won’t simply disappear by doing this but the struggle and tug of war will end. I am no longer battling with the monster IN A VISIOUS TUG OF WAR. I can see the monster on the other side of the trench. Meaning my thoughts have not gone away nor will they ever perhaps, but I can choose to accept this and choose to carry them with me, it’s a burden but if I choose to carry them I’m freeing myself from the struggle. I am giving my mind a much needed break, and while the thoughts are still with me I can try to identify that that’s what they are only thoughts and not what is necessarily true and for some moments in time they will fade away and I can focus on what I am grateful for in life.

This is me, dropping the rope, I might pick it up from time to time and see if I can win the tug of war but I know the outcome and I know what I need to practice now to see if it helps, drop the rope and carry on.

I found the comparison my therapist gave me very interesting and my mind can picture it very clear so I thought it might be eye opening to others like it was to me. Hope it helps someone out there.

xoxox

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LOVE AT FIRST SWATCH

I have been on the hunt for some liquid lipsticks, I love the look of them and wanted to add some to my collection, I decided to try a few nude shades from ColourPop Cosmetics, besides the great price point I have tried their eye shadows, lippy sticks, lip liners, and highlighters.

 

I wasn't sure about them because f the fact that they were described as Ultra Matte, I have to say I am in LOVE and impressed! They go on so smooth and thin but pigmented all at the same time. Its such a perfect combination. They are really comfortable to wear and I love the colours I ordered.

 

If you are interested in the matte liquid lip products don't hesitate to order!!!

 

I think these are amazing colours for fall and know they will be I heavy rotation this fall season for me!

 

 

Swatches from left to rght: TRAP, SHIMMY, MIDI & VICE

 

SHOP HERE  (If you fancy)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks loves

 

 

 

 

 

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FALL SERIES: GO TO FALL BLUSHES

Its that time of year where we women transition into our fall clothing and start to reach for our go to fall favourites.

 

Fall is the time to transition our makeup as well, I sometimes get confused as to what that means?

 

Think of it this way, as the seasons change so do our complexions changing our makeup n the fall to better suit our changing complexion to compliment our skin tone best is the way I like to change things up.

 

I thought  would round up a few of my favourite fall blushes I use this time of year in case any reader where interested in what colours I am loving this tie of year, the blushes I picked are suitable for many different skin tones, plus its just makeup, have some fun because it just washes off anyways.

BECCA SONGBIRD

 
MAC NEW ROMANCE

MAC MARGIN

MAC MELBA

LEFT TO RIGHT: NEW ROMANCE, SONGBIRD, MARGIN & MELBA

 

Sorry for my creepy vain in my swatches photos! (I didn't notice until I uploaded)

Hope you likey loves

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FALL SERIES: GO TO LIPSTICKS

First post in my fall series, I thought I would only do a couple of these and see if they went over well, if they do I might add to the fall series, any suggestions please let me know I would love to hear!

 

Its that time of year where we women transition into our fall clothing and start to reach for our go to fall favourites.

 

Fall is the time to transition our makeup as well, I sometimes get confused as to what that means?

 

Think of it this way, as the seasons change so do our complexions changing our makeup n the fall to better suit our changing complexion to compliment our skin tone best is the way I like to change things up.

 

I rounded up a few of my fav fall lippies...here we go.

 

 

 
 Right to left: Mac: Russian Red, Mac Ruby Woo & Mac Diva

 

 

 

xox loves

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

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LAST ONE I SWEAR

I swear this is my last post about my sisters wedding, I hope I am not boring you guys too much! I am just so in love with these photos when I look at them I remember what a special day it was standing by my sisters side and I just wanted to share it all with you.

 

This is the last one I swear!

 

Here are some photos of us girls getting ready and me doing my sisters wedding makeup (I was beyond nervous and honoured all at the same time).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Last one I swear! Pinky Promise xo

 

 

 

 

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