tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22155693779505721842013-06-17T15:20:28.694-07:00Words of wisdom, and rave reviews, from a self-proclaimed beauty junkieChristina of Red Lip Glosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01683192088949651729noreply@blogger.comBlogger392125blogspot/redlipglosshttp://feedburner.google.comSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with PlusmoSubscribe with Live.comEnjoy my fellow beauty junkies...tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2215569377950572184.post-88434784252256988802013-06-14T07:00:00.000-07:002013-06-14T07:00:02.447-07:002013-06-14T07:00:02.447-07:00

Just got in the door after working out.  Still wavy! My hair is getting really really really long. In fact, I haven't even had a trim since the before the wedding (can we say split ends!!!) However, since my hair is extremely thick, coarse, wavy and has a mind of it's own, I knew I'd have to find a simple way to style it for our trip. For those of you that don't know, Allan and I are going

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Summer is a season of fun, and your makeup should reflect that. You don't have to spend hours prepping and primping yourself to look flawless just to hang out with friends or spend some time in the sun. We’ll list some of the easiest ways to make (and keep) your makeup looking flawless during the summer months without a lot of extra effort. Runny Makeup?  If you're oily skinned and

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As I mentioned in my last post, Allan and I were on our way to an 80s themed costume party. Not only was I finally going to be ROCKING leg warmers and crimped hair yet again, but Allan got to rock neon socks and crazy accessories too! Check out our looks of the evening...  Can you guys see Allan's cool seatbelt belt?  Still amazed that he got everything from Value Village. What

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I am heading to an 80s party tonight and can not WAIT! It's been so long since I've been to a theme party (I think my ugly Christmas sweater party was the last) but they are truly one of my favorite ways to get together with friends. Not only can you laugh at every one, to their face and get away with it BUT you can party in ways you might not have had the courage to do if you were dressed "

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Photo courtesy of www.fanpop.com Sometimes, I adore specific celebrities for their style or their hairstyles. Other times I love them for their talent, their cause or their message.  This time, though, I adore Lily Collins for her entire presence.  Seriously, she is an extremely talented actress and has the most fabulous eyebrows. Photo courtesy of www.fanpop.com Photo courtesy of

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Photo courtesy of www.garnier.com  I am so lucky to have such fantastic friends WHO also appreciate skin care and cosmetics.  My best pal, Bronwen, is in love with a new product and can't wait to share....without further adieu, here she is.  Hello ladies! I don't know about you but I'm a sucker when it comes to seeing things in ads and wanting to try them out.  When I saw the ads for

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All photos courtesy of www.dailymail.co.uk I've always been a huge Drew Barrymore fan. From seeing her play little Gertie on ET or as Josie Geller in Never Been Kissed, I've always admired her care-free style, whimsical hair-dos and vibrant lipstick choices. So, when I heard she was launching her own cosmetic line, Flower Beauty, I was beyond ecstatic.   Additionally, when I heard the line

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Photo courtesy of www.organicforlife.co Sometimes, I surprise even myself when I discover new items you can use to make yourself gorgeous. Like today, for example. Who knew you could have that soft, flowing hair you've always wanted just by using baby food? I don't know about your hair but mine, during the winter months, is almost unmanageable.  Seriously, it's dry, frizzy and only looks

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NYX Haul - Lip palettes, cream blushes and eye shadows galore! As you all know, I am a sucker for a good deal.  In fact, I'll go out of my way to hunt down a fantastic bargain, especially if that bargain is a makeup/skin care product. Last Saturday I went to one of my favorite malls as I had a date with my dentist.  Since I wasn't allowed to have any coffee before my date, I stumbled into a

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Photo courtesy of www.secret-fashion.com I woke up this morning to an unusually large pimple in a very strange spot on my cheek. Pimples, I can handle, but really big ones in areas that are very difficult to cover are completely different.  After giving this whole pimple-thing some serious thought, I came to conclusion that I am in desperate need of some serious scrubbing/masking.  After

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Me in Bali.  Pretty much the most tanned I've ever been! I've been sitting here staring at my computer screen for the last 10 minutes without attempting to write anything. I've been away from the blogging world for a couple of months and trying to formulate why I've been away is very difficult for me.  I guess I'll begin with... After the wedding and our honeymoon, I lost focus on the

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Saying that Halloween isn't my favorite time of the year is a major understatement. I am not a fan of dressing up, handing out candy or even decorating with crazy skulls/witches.  Yes, I am officially the Grinch of Halloween.  On that note, though, I love seeing the crazy looks people come up with.  Check out some of my favorite makeup looks for this Halloween... Photo courtesy of

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Photo courtesy of www.beautylish.com Oh no!  You've used the last of your nail polish remover and you're MUCH to lazy to run to the drugstore.   How do you remove that pesky black or bright red polish? Your problems are completely solved if you have either vinegar, rubbing alcohol or lemons in your house.  All of these items are acidic enough to loosen your polish.  Because it will take quite

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Photo courtesy of www.bargainmoose.ca Wow, what a post title...Even steaming you might say. I was approached, a few weeks ago, by a new Vancouver company to check out their website and luv box.  As most of you know, I haven't had much luck in the past receiving any monthly goodie boxes I've ordered, so I jumped at the chance to receive a box from the city I live in. Plus, the best thing is,

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Before I get back to regular posts, I thought I would share some of our wedding day pics. Hope you all enjoy!! The groomsmen and groom looking dapper My bridesmaids and me Allan seeing me for the first time Checking me out Excited to see each other My awesome homemade sash The group, together Special moments My peacock shoes Kissy faces Blowing (and

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 Me, in the Seoul airport So the wedding was so beautiful and Allan and I are now on the gorgeous Island of Bali for our 3 week honeymoon.  Let me just say that after all that planning and crafting, we definitely needed a break. For the time we are away, we'll be posting on our sister blog, The Antsy Travelers, to document our adventures.  Check it out when you can.  

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Photo courtesy of www.modeleweddings.com 2 weeks to go and not only is my skin breaking out BUT it's super dry and flaky. Seriously, I feel wretched!  Tonight is, without a doubt, a pamper-me-by-having-a-long-bath-and-scrubbing-my-face kind of night. Since my skin is really flaky in addition to needing moisture, I will be using two different versions of the same type of mask, which has a

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Photo courtesy of memoriesatthepines.com Before I begin to try and explain how excited I am about the wedding, I wanted to take some time to thank all of my followers and readers.  (This means all of you!!)  First off, this blog wouldn't be anything without your comments and feedback and for this I am truly grateful. Also, I wanted to thank you all again for your patience.  I've been slacking

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As I'm sure everyone knows, I've been growing my hair for my upcoming September 15th nuptials. Needless to say, my hair, which grows like an absolute weed, is now almost at shoulder level. (Well, the spot where your neck meets the top of your shoulders anyway.) Me, sitting at my desk at the office. The other weekend, Allan and I went to Calgary to visit my sister and her boyfriend for a few

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While for most women, hair removal is a constant and frustrating chore, there are a range of simple solutions. Hair on women has been considered surplus to requirements for so long that it’s simply standard practice to shave or wax on a fairly regular basis. However, for some women problem hair can cause a great deal of distress and have a very negative impact on their self-image, leading to

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Photo courtesy of www.auspaaromas.com Sometimes, weird beauty tips show up in my inbox from various friends. Sometimes, these tips are so great that I feature them on DIY Beauty Fridays...Like this tip, from my pal Bronwen. Imagine, getting rid of acne AND wrinkles with patchouli oil. Patchouli, aka the "hippie scent", is actually a bush plant that grows in the tropical asian countries.

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Last Friday I discussed sunscreen and the importance of wearing it.  Today's post, however, is what to do when your skin is lobster pink from not wearing any. We're all familiar with Aloe and how it's supposed to cool your burned skin and prevent the burn from becoming a peeling mess.  I don't know about your feelings on this product but as soothing as aloe can be when first applied, it

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The view from outside my office window....boo! Summer is finally here! Of course, you wouldn't know it in Vancouver today as it's completely gloomy, dark and raining. Aside from today though, this week has been gorgeous and hot! What comes alongside hot weather you ask? Sweatiness, sunstroke and sunburns, of course. The latter being my best friend during the summer months. I am not one

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You will never believe this but there's under two months until the big day! I am getting so excited and soooo ready to be done with wedding planning.  I just want it to be here already! On a different note, I realize it's time to make a decision regarding how I want my hair to be styled for the big event.  Down or up?  Straight or curly?  Braided or wavy?  There are so many decisions... Here

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I have a secret to tell you all. I'm having an affair....with glitter! I don't quite know when this affair began but all of a sudden I've began buying glitter nail polish like they're going out of style. Pinks, turquoise, yellow, multi-color...it doesn't matter the color because I love them all.  The only issue I have with glitter is the amount of time it takes to remove from your nails.

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