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Berry season is finally upon us! I don't think it's a surprise that fall is my favourite season. I've pretty much talked about it for a solid 2 weeks. It's the season of new beginnings, layers and the absence of humidity. It's also the season that brings the most beautiful colour changes and brings along the opportunity for cozy sweaters, vests, hats, scarves and jackets. What isn't there to love?

Colder weather also means I get to play with darker shades of makeup. Yes, there really isn't a problem with wearing a dark, smokey eye during the summer but I find the tones go so well in the autumn season.

Today I'm sharing my favourite berry toned products with you. They include everything from eyeshadows, blushers and of course lipsticks. Hope you enjoy!;)

I love wearing berry tones because they compliment my skin tone really well. Another bonus? I have a tendency to get red on my cheeks and nose so berry toned blushes are much more complimentary then you're typical pink shade.

Estée Lauder Pure Colour Blush "12-Rebel Rose": This is a great plum blush. A little goes a long way with this product so I would apply it with a light hand.

Nars "Sin": This is a cult favourite. Again, a little goes a long way. Sin is slightly darker then the Estée Lauder blush, which means it works really well in January when it's in the minuses and you want that perfect "wind swept" look.

Tarte "Rainforest After Dark": I love this palette. This was one of their limited edition palettes a few seasons back and I still find myself reaching for it today. The eyeshadows are gorgeous and the highlight is perfect if you want a little shimmer.

M.A.C's "Sketch": I've been using this eyeshadow a lot more recently. I apply it with a rounded brush right in the outer crease of my eye and will usually bring it down into the outer end of my bottom lash. It gives a great feminine smokey eye without the harshness of a darker colour (like black).

These are my most used berry or dark toned lipsticks. Each is slightly different and has a unique feature. For example, M.A.C "Rebel" is much more fuchsia then Revlon "Black Cherry" which is much darker and carries some rich purple and black mixtures. Rimmel's "Bordeaux" is very similar to M.A.C "Dark Side" but has a bit more red undertones to it. "Dark Side" is also quite similar to Charlotte Tilbury's "Night Crimson" except I would say that it's a little more matte, therefore, a bit more drying. The fact that its matte does, however, allow it to last longer.

I hope you've enjoyed this Thursday's post. I wish you all a wonderful weekend. I will be spending mine at work and studying so, if you can, please take advantage of any autumn sunny weather for me!

Emilia

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Getting Through the Tougher Weeks | Personal

Anxiety

I'm trying to be happier in my day-to-day life. What I mean by that is, essentially not letting the small things affect me. I still get these days when I just don't feel good about myself. It's never due to something specific but usually a collection of "issues".
Lately, I've been trying to make a conscious effort in letting things slide and simply look at the positive sides of life.

I've let the "bad" days affect me and I'm sick of feeling so down. It's gotten to the point where it's a vicious cycle of never getting out of a funk because you're upset for feeling upset. I'm tired of it.
Why not live a life you're proud of and look at all the beautiful things in my life? I have so much to be grateful for, I don't think these "bad" days should affect me a much as they do,

While I can chuck it up to schoolwork is hard. It's meant to be hard, preparing me for life and all (any one of you catch that Gilmore Girls reference?). Or sometimes work is daunting. Even keeping up with my blog posts and class notes can stress me out. But, like so many have said before me, there are millions of people going through the same (or similar) situation. Yes, sometimes we skip the gym, or eat that piece of chocolate when we know it's not the best option. But the inevitability is that, we all
get stressed out. The important part it to recognize it and act upon that recognition.

There's my little rant for the beginning of the week. Hopefully I've reached someone who isn't feeling their best and would like to start the week off well. The most effective way I try to stay mentally healthy, is by concentrating on the things I need to get done and not let my brain wander. I'll also tend to write things down as then I can see things more clearly. The most important this I try to remember is that, I'm not alone.
Finally, if you're ready this Monday evening to conquer the rest of the week: congratulations and keep doing you:) One day Il'll find a way to get through it all, just like you<3

Enjoy your week,

Emilia

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My Top 10 Lipsticks | Beauty

Beauty

We all have that one product to which we automatically gravitate towards. If I could only buy one item of makeup for the rest of my life, it would be...lipsticks. Yes, I'll miss my foundations, my mascaras and my eye palettes, but at the end of the day, lipsticks have stolen my heart.

I love the idea that we can play around with our lip colour and how it can add such character to an entire outfit. It's also a bonus that you can find different types of lipsticks with amazing quality in both the drugstore and at higher end retailers. I'll always go for a lipstick when buying from a new company or getting something special from a brand I don't have easy access too.

After saying this, it's no surprise that my lipstick collection is what I cherish the most out of all the makeup I own. More often than not, I'll reach for a lipstick over a lip gloss because I prefer the consistency of lipsticks and I feel like they look better on me then sparkly glosses. I also tend to go for darker pink, berry and red tones since they compliment my skin the best. Today, I thought I would share my favourite ones. :)

The Reds:

These are my most used red lipsticks. I love wearing a red lip even if I'm not going anywhere special. It's makes for such a sophisticated look, especially paired with a jean, a basic tee and some heels. Rimmel 111 and M.A.C "Ruby Woo" are more classic rich reds, while Revlon's "Standout" and Rimmel 107 are a little darker and have a slight berry undertone. I find myself using the true reds on special occasions (or during the holidays), while the berry reds, I'll wear on a more everyday basis.

The Pinks:

| M.A.C Lustre "Syrup" | Burberry No.09 | Revlon Colourburst Lipstick "Rosy Nude" |

The pinks are the ones I use the most and are probably the ones I go through the fastest. This is because they're the easiest to apply and go with literally everything. M.A.C's "Syrup" is the closest I'll get to wearing a nude lipstick and it evens out my lips perfectly for an effortless look. Burberry No.09 is my special pink that is a little darker then my lip colour but it also has a mix of orange/coral undertones. I'm not 100% sure how to describe it but it looks amazing on my lips and is definitely one of holy grail colours. Finally Revlon "Rosy Nude" (similar) is exactly as it's name describes it. It's a darker pink that I've been using for years and gives such amazing moisture while still being well pigmented.

The Berries:

| Charlotte Tilbury "Night Crimson" | M.A.C Satin "Captive" | Rimmel Lasting Finish "Bordeaux (124) |

To be completely honest, I'll wear a berry lip whenever I feel like it. Yes, I probably wear them more in autumn then in the summer but I won't shy away from the shade in the winter or spring months. Out of all my lipsticks, berry is probably my favourite tone because it combines the other two shades so well and because there is such a spectrum of variety to berry shades. These 3 lipsticks are a perfect example of that. M.A.C "Captive" (Satin finish) is a very light berry shade compared to the others. It's super wearable and great if you're testing out this new tone. Charlotte Tilbury's "Night Crimson" is probably the middle berry shade. It has some brown undertones and works really well for a night out. Finally, Rimmel's "Bordeaux" (124) is the darkest of the 3 and one that I've been reaching for for years. It's so pigmented but glides onto your lips perfectly. It's not a matte finish so it doesn't dry out your lips and I surprisingly don't feel like I have to keep applying it throughout the day.

What new lipsticks do you think I should test out next? Or which makeup product is your absolute favourite? Let me know in the comments below!:)

I hope everyone takes advantage of the upcoming weekend and I'll be back next Monday!

Emilia

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Transition Pieces| Fashion

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Style Comfort| Fashion

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I love the casual and comfortable feel of this outfit. I find myself gravitating towards these types of looks much more frequently now that I'm a little busier and I don't have an ample amount of time to get ready. This outfit puts into the spotlight two stores that have recently taken possession of my heart (and wallet). Those boutiques are Oak and Fort and Noul. They are sister stores originally from Vancouver but have made there way across the country, opening stores in various cities. Sadly, they have yet to open anything in Montreal, but hopefully that won't be the case for very long...

I visited them at their location in Toronto (Eaton Centre) and I very much enjoyed my experience. I happened to be there during their opening week so the entire place was new and clean. It has a very minimalistic atmosphere, which makes it look really sophisticated and neat.

The girls working there were also really wonderful. It's been a while since I've walked into a boutique and received such good service. They were very welcoming and without being pushy, really made an effort to help you figure out an entire outfit, rather then a single piece. Working in retail, I've realized very quickly how difficult the job can be but also how some stores simply don't put customer service as a priority. It was so refreshing to walk in and automatically be greeted with a smile and a "Hi". I actually ended up at the store twice during my stay and each time had a conversation with the girls that were helping me.

This location sold both brands but I'm not sure if that's the case in all their boutiques or exclusive to that specific store. I paired their pieces with a basic black crop top and then with some simple black flats. I was on my way to work so I didn't want to dress it up too much, but you can definitely pair this with some oxford flats or black heels. I think it would work well for a night out.

I hope you've enjoyed this look and that you've had a good and sunny week so far:) I love hearing about new and exciting boutiques (online too!) so if you have any recommendations, leave them in the comments below:)

Have a lovely weekend and I'll be back Monday with a new post:)

Emilia