I have issues. I was feeling bored today so I thought that I would do a little bit of shopping online for myself. My girlfriend texted me earlier telling me that she blew $400 bucks today on online shopping (we both have shopping problems) and so I couldn't help but want to shop as well. I really should be doing my Christmas shopping instead... ahhhh!!!

From Tobi.com:

Everything is 40% off on the website right now

I had this cardigan in an earlier post but I never bought it because it was sold out. It was finally restocked in my size and so I grabbed it right away. Will look cute with leggings and black motorcycle booties (which I now have an excuse to buy)

BUY IT HERE

This top is so pretty. I'm going to wear it with my high waisted Citizen of Humanity jeans.

Original price: $26 + 40% off

BUY IT HERE

I think that this necklace is pretty cool but I didn't end up buying it. 

$14.00 + 40% off

BUY IT HERE

This is a pretty maxi dress. I was so close to buying it but I resisted :D

$67.00 + 40% off

BUY IT HERE

I don't usually wear much jewelry. Though, for some reason today I decided that I would start lol :S

$18.00 + 40% off

BUY IT HERE

From Shopbop.com:
I shipped these items to my gf's PO box in the states so the shipping was free. Free returns as well!

I love this bracelet. It will be a good edition to my new jewelry collection lol. I didn't end up buying it though because I'm still thinking about it!

$49.00

BUY IT HERE

This bestfriend necklace is so neat! I might buy this for me and my bestfriend in Calgary.

$86.00

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These jeans are on sale!! Aren't they cute? They are stretchy. I don't know what size I am though so I bought both 25 and 26 since there is free returns.

Original: $70.00 On sale: $48.81

BUY IT HERE

I've been searching everywhere for a long-sleeved black blouse that goes longer than the hip area. 

This is a really good layering piece!

$49.22

BUY IT HERE

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

I've been working since I started my winter break. I'm back at my old restaurant job (which I love and have been at for 4 years) plus I got hired as a care aid for this really nice quadriplegic man. Both of my jobs pay really well and so I finally can go and buy my boyfriend his Christmas gift :D 

I was originally planning to buy him a Louis Vuitton bag or shoes... but when I went into the LV store it seemed like there were NOT enough employees!! I stood at the friggen counter for so long before I gave up and decided to just go over to Gucci instead. It worked out in the end because I instantly saw a bag that I knew would be perfect for my boyfriend! AND.... it was a lot cheaper than any of the LV stuff that I was planning to get. Score :)

I'm so excited to give him his present. I love gift shopping!

I've been so busy with school and finals lately that I haven't had time to blog. I've been doing a lot of shopping however like always. 

I've always wanted this jacket but it was sold out in my size on Riverisland.com. Luckily, I found it on the Ebay UK site!! I bid and bid and I finally won it for $80 including shipping. I chose a size 8 but I've never ordered anything in UK size before. I hope it fits me! I'm pretty sure it will because I've gained so much weight lately :( 

This is the dress (on the left) that I chose to wear for my birthday this year (will be celebrating it on the 22nd). But it's really annoying because it actually comes like the dress on the right and so I'll need to get it altered because I hate the waistband. I ordered it week ago and it STILL HASN'T ARRIVED!! I'm stressin out! With shipping it came to about $100.

Since I've been working so hard at school this term I decided that I would reward myself with a bag. My dad gave me $500 for Christmas/my birthday and I'm totally planning on using it! I don't mind buying second hand bags and so I've been searching around on Ebay. I found a brown Balenciaga bag for a really good price and I was soooooooooo set on getting it. I bid on it and was the top seller... until the last 15 seconds... when no lie... 4 different Ebayers decided to go to war. I couldn't even raise my maximum bid because there was no time left. I didn't end up winning and I was so disappointed.

BUT... I did find some other bags that I like. I think that I want a Louis Vuitton Alma. I found a bunch of the epi leather in green, blue, both dark and light brown, red, and black. I wasn't too sure which color I wanted to get but I narrowed it down to the browns or black. I finally decided that black would be my first choice but if I lose that bid war (which I hope I don't) then I'll go for one of the shades of brown. They are perfect colors for fall outfits.

I WANT I WANT I WANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Golden brown VS Dark brown 

My Benefit makeup kit came in from Sephora.com. 

It works pretty good and I'm quite impressed! 

It comes with 4 different items:

1. Pore refiner: I've never tried a pore refiner before but it's pretty cool. I don't have any "big pores" though so it's just sitting in the box because I have no need for it! :P

2. Foundation: I wrote an entry on this foundation already and I still believe that it's the best one

3. Concealer: You get 2 different shades which is awesome. They provide REALLY good coverage. I use the lighter shade on my face and the darker shade on my body (like my chest) in case I break out

4. Powder: The powder is pretty good as well. I've been using it because I lost my Smashbox one :( 

Overall I would give this kit an 8/10

Pros: The products work really well and it's a pretty easy way to "sample" everything at once. Easy to follow application instructions are included and you can keep the box afterwards too.

Cons: The sizes are small, a little bit pricey, and you can't stick that powder into your purse for on the go lol.

I spent quite a bit of money on this Christmas tree since my boyfriend and I don't have any ornaments. I tried to go with this homesense Christmasy feel. Isn't the mushroom ornament so cute? (near the top)

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OOTD

Here's an outfit that I wore one day when it was really chilly outside. 

Jeans - Bebe 

Belt - Gucci 

Cardigan - Kensie Girl

Blouse - Mossimo by Target

Vest - Sammydress (BUY HERE)

Scarf - Sammydress (BUY HERE)

Bag - Gucci black sukey top handle bag (BUY HERE)

Okay must get some sleep and finish studying tomorrow! XOXO

JIMMY CHOO UGGS

Jimmy Choo Sora Ugg Boots

I found a brand new pair of these on Ebay. 

I love Jimmy Choo uggs!!!!

 I can't wait for these to come!

I wasn't really planning on buying these because they are so expensive but they had the "best offer" option. So I placed an offer thinking that I would get turned down but nope, gotta pay for these now lol.

Some eye candy:

Three different colors to choose from 

Other Jimmy Choo Ugg Styles:

SHOPPING

My sister and I went back to Bellingham to grab our mom from the airport... we stopped by the duty free store on the way there... not such a smart idea. I left the store $380 broker lol!

YAY GOODIES!!!

 

 Rockin my new Dior shades!

$200 CAD no tax

I love the half white frame on the bottom of the lens

LEFT: My new silver Michael Kors watch

I love it because it's not too big on my wrist

$179 no tax

RIGHT: My sister's rose gold Michael Kors watch 

So sophisticated and feminine!

$220 no tax (I think?)

SHOPPING

I'm supposed to finishing up my last paper tonight because it's due in the morning... but I ended up buying two pairs of shoes by accident. When I say "by accident" I actually mean by accident! I had the shoes in my shopping cart and I clicked on "purchase" because I thought that it would take me a review page first before processing my sale but nope... went right ahead and charged me. Guess it was meant to be? 

I also bought this makeup kit online from Sephora the other day. No... this one wasn't an accident... Sephora had these really good free gift with purchase things going on plus I got to choose 3 free samples! So I thought that I might as well go ahead and buy my foundation since I was meaning to go buy it anyways. 

FOUNDATION REVIEW

As I've said before, I hate putting anything onto my face. I used to wear foundation when I was younger but that oily, slimy, disgusting feeling at the end of the day made me stop. For a few years my skin was good enough that I didn't even really need to wear foundation anymore. All that I used was Smashbox Halo Powder which is amazing! It's mineral powder and super light yet it still conceals some minor skin imperfections. I highly recommend trying it out. It is a little expensive (I think around $60 at Sephora) but to me it's worth it. I also just started using the matching Smashbox Halo Highlighting Wand. It's so easy to use. You just brush it on both your left and right cheek bones, down the bridge of your nose, a bit on your chin, and above each eyebrow. Blend it all in with your finger and you're all set! 

This pen will make your face look like it's glowing and fresh. 

This also won an Allure Best of Beauty Award

However... ever since I went back to school and the weather started getting colder and colder... I've found that I've been starting to break out on my face again. It's slowly getting better as my skin is getting used to the weather but I've decided to go back to using foundation in the meantime. Here is a review of foundations that I've used in the past and which foundation I find is the best:

My skin type: Combination. Dry in some areas and oily in others 

What I look for in a foundation: good coverage, lightweight, natural looking, & stays on!

I thought that this foundation was quite thick. It provided good coverage that way but by the end of the day my face felt REALLY oily and slimy. I would scratch my face with my nails and a layer of foundation would come off (keep in mind I don't put that much on). Gross! It's expensive too!

This one isn't as thick and it made my skin feel really soft. However, by the end of the day my skin was starting to look and feel oily again. My mom and sister still use this brand though so I guess it's been working out well for them?

This is what I used to use when I was in highschool. It's cheap and affordable but it made my skin feel so gross!! I wouldn't recommend it if you have combination skin like I do. This foundation comes off easily on clothes as well which is super embarrassing. It's like you're wearing a "Mac Forcefield".

THE PERFECT FOUNDATION!!

I got a sample of this foundation when I last shopped at Sephora. I was hesitant to try it but I did anyways because I was desperate one night. It is soooo amazing! It is lightweight and a little bit goes a long way. It also provides great coverage yet does not leave your skin feeling oily by the end of the day. I'm wearing it right now and my skin feels like it's naked right now. Another bonus of this foundation is that it has skin brightening properties.