tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22155693779505721842012-02-24T07:41:34.574-08:00Words of wisdom, and rave reviews, from a self-proclaimed beauty junkieChristina of Red Lip Glosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01683192088949651729noreply@blogger.comBlogger317125blogspot/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-86901572466386860442012-02-23T06:00:00.002-08:002012-02-23T06:00:01.270-08:002012-02-23T06:00:01.270-08:00

Recently (and by recently I mean the last year and a half) I began using green concealer.  There was a brief period of time when my face was completely clear or all things red however, this grace period disappeared and I am now back to using a green concealer daily to cover any, and all, red imperfections.  After using this green stick for the past year, I can honestly say I have no idea how I

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I wanted the Dior Velvet Eyes soooo badly that Allan took himself to Sephora while on a business trip and snapped me up a pair.  I raved about them for days, months even, but have yet to find the proper place to wear them.  Now, I find myself obsessed with something equally as unique: shaped paper eyelashes called Paperself. If you've never seen them before, you MUST check out this link.  These

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Audrey Hepburn has been my style icon for as long as I can remember.  And it wasn't just her style that I loved, it's just her.  For example, she used to be a ballet dancer like me, she rocked short hair (most of her on-screen life) like me, and she adored Givenchy clothing (also, like me.)  Plus, she dedicated her life to helping others with UNICEF.  She was honestly, one of the most amazing

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Did you know your hair is prone to build-up?  Gross, right? For those that haven't heard this term before, build-up is a layer of product left behind after shampooing.  Sometimes, even the shampoo and conditioner you use can be the culprit.  You know when your hair has product build-up because it feels greasier then usual, extremely weighed down, and will look very lackluster.  If this is your

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As you all know (since I talk about it at least once a week on here), I'm getting married September 15th.  Of course this in itself is extremely exciting but I'm also stoked about our vintage wedding theme.  Allan was very understanding when I explained I wanted a vintage theme (this of course means our color scheme is turquoise, yellow and grey) and his only request was that we incorporate "

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Yes, this is my banana peel from this morning Happy Love Day everyone!! Am I a sucker for commercialism if I say I love Valentine's Day?  I certainly hope not.  Valentine's Day, for me though, isn't about the chocolates or flowers or dinner dates out on the town.  Instead, it's the premise of a love day that makes me happy.  Everyone seems to be in a special mood regardless of where you go and

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Sometimes the world can be so magical a place that radiant, illuminated skin can come from a bottle. According to Estee Lauder, that day has come. I realize this product has been out for a couple months but for some reason it's just made its way to my "want" list today.  The reason for my sudden desire you ask?  Well, with the wedding coming up in 7 months, I'm on a quest to find the best

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Pomegranates are one of the strangest fruits I think I've ever eaten.  I mean you're actually supposed to eat only the seeds.  Strange right?  As strange as it is for a food source, pomegranates are a gold mine of antioxidants making them fantastic for skin and body care.  Pomegranate Body Exfoliator  1 TBSP finely ground pomegranate seeds (you can buy this in health food stores or grind your

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If only our wrinkles could be as cute as these... In two months I'm going to be 30. Wow, just writing that number makes me slightly nauseous.  Please don't think I'm one of those oh-man-I-hate-birthdays-and-want-to-permanently-stay-25 kinda gals because I'm honestly not (though being 25 forever sounds awesome.)  What's freaking me out about being 30 can be summed up in one word: wrinkles.  

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Mmmmmmm, homemade Pumpkin Chai Latte It's Monday, about 2:20 in the afternoon and I'm typing away while drinking a homemade Davids Tea Pumpkin Chai latte.  (Yes,  flex mondays are definitely the best days ever.)  I should begin by saying that this post is absolutely non-beauty related (so feel free to skip should you like) but it does have to do with my other obsession: Tea. I'm an ex-coffee

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I am a cinnamon addict.  There, I feel so much better having gotten that off my chest. If it wasn't so socially awkward, I'd probably add cinnamon to everything.  (seriously, cinnamon on potatoes is actually really yummy.)  Aside from the fabulous taste of cinnamon, it's actually packed full of amazing benefits for your body too! Cinnamon can help remedy the common cold, indigestion, flatulence

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There is something so classically beautiful about Rose Byrne but I can't seem to put my finger on exactly what it is.  It could be her stunningly coiffed hair or her picture perfect skin or maybe it's her ability to rock any look thrown at her.  Yes, she even worked the lace onesie she wore to the SAG Awards though most of the press hated it.  However, the coolest part of her look that evening

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If you haven't, that's okay because you're about to get completely caught up! Bronwen (my fabulous friend and bridesmaid) from the unique blog, Rubyna, has been clever enough to blog about the crafty endeavors we've been tackling for my upcoming nuptials.  Since she is the one with the DIY eye, I've left the majority of these tasks (and ideas) to her and I'm just lucky enough to be along for the

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I seem to be completely taken aback lately by some of my recent purchases.  I don't know what it is but they've all turned out to be such a treat.  This one in particular... My boss (at work) asked me over a month ago if I'd heard about this new-fangled product called Nanoblur.  I tried to pretend like I had but I honestly had never heard of it before.  She explained that this product is

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Saturday was such a fun, and nerve-wrecking, day for me.  It was the day of my boudoir photo shoot AND the day that my fabulous friend, Ariella (a makeup artist), showed me her amazing skills and did my makeup. The day began with me arriving at her house in the morning with absolutely no makeup on or my hair done.  She got to work immediately and transformed me from plain-Jane to model fabulous.

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Alright, so I know that "youngify" is not a word but it captures exactly what today's DIY tip is: Under-eye concerns and how to treat them.  I'm guessing that if you're like me your eye area can occasionally look blah.  Whether your concern is dark circles, crow's feet, puffiness or redness there is a homemade recipe that can help. First you should know that the eye area is expecially thin and

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I always feel so honored when I'm nominated for a blog award.  Like, "wow, someone is actually remembering me and my little blog!"  It's a great feeling... I was nominated for this adorable award by Holly from Ulta Is My Candy Store.  I randomly stumbled on Holly's and have been absorbing her well-written words and fun reviews for a few months now.  Just so you know, Holly knows her stuff about

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My first encounter with a Klorane product was very dim.  I purchased their "award-winning" dry shampoo and despised the smell and feel of my hair after using it.  Needless to say, I typically walked past the Klorane section of the drugstore without so much as a glance.  But this weekend was different. I ran out of eye make-up remover about three weeks ago and have been using baby shampoo instead

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I've been on the hunt for a fabulous berry-toned polish for quite a while now.  I always find that berry tones seem to be either too red or too pink.  I was, though, pleasantly surprised to find a $2.99 polish that was almost the exact color I've been looking for. Check this out.  It's an inexpensive polish by NYC called Downtown and I just love the mulberry tinge.  This color is such a nice

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Yes, this is my "burn line". On a whim, I decided to try tanning over the weekend.  Yes, strange, I know but with the photo shoot coming up in less than a week drastic measures needed to be taken.  After some driving around the neighborhood, I chose a very reputable-looking company and waltzed in. The girl was very friendly and we talked for a good 15 minutes about tanning products, my

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Friday couldn't have come soon enough this week, that's for sure.  Not only did we get a ton of snow (very odd for Vancouver), but it's also been bitterly cold and quite depressing.  This entire week has made my hair frizzy, my hands extremely dry, my skin look and feel non-glowy and my body tired.  (Wow, that's a lot of complaining...) Needless to say, a pamper-me evening is completely required

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My mom sent me the cutest pics of a tiger and some piglets so check these out!! In a zoo in California, a mother tiger gave birth to a rare set of triplet tiger cubs.  Unfortunately, due to complications in the pregnancy, the cubs were born prematurely and due to their tiny size they died shortly after birth. The mother tiger, after recovering from the delivery, suddenly started to decline in

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Aren't you loving my vintage cups and saucers? Davids Tea = AMAZING. I discovered this shop (which is directly across the street from me) last weekend and have been having tea fantasies ever since.  Allan took me in on Saturday and I purchased a couple teas to try as well as a tea pincher (see picture here).  We went home promptly and had a tea party, trying out the teas right away.  As soon

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A few days ago I walked into Shoppers Drug Mart about $65 richer than I was walking out.  And the funny thing about it was I only got a five items!!! I'm sure I shared this tidbit already but I have a boudoir photoshoot coming up on January 28th.  Honestly, I don't think I've ever been as excited and nervous as I am about this.  For some reason, knowing that my body is about to be on display in

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I was recently perusing a blog I follow named Loodie Loodie Loodie and came across the most gorgeous nail polish color.  Never before have I seen a polish quite like the one she blogged about.  In the light it seemed purple and then POOF the light would hit it differently and it'd look almost green.  After seeing this awesome chameleon polish, I knew it had to be mine. I was in the states on

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