December Ipsy Bag

December is one of my favourite months, and it's definitely not because of the weather or the snow, but because of Christmas and all the holiday parties between friends and families. With all those gatherings that happen throughout the month, the December IPSY Bag named Creative Genius features the perfect mix of products that go from day to night. This is probably one of the most useful IPSY Bags, since all the products included are staples in mine, not to mention any girls, daily routine. Let's get into the products shall we...

1) Sexy Hair - 450° Blow Out Spray ($18.95): This blow dry spray not only works as a heat protectant but it also helps condition and add smoothness, detangles hair, strengthens hair, adds shine, and most importantly cuts down blow drying time. 2) NYX Cosmetics - Butter Lip Balm in Marshmallow ($4.00): This lip butter is extremely creamy and leaves your lips with a sheer nude pigment and extremely hydrated. This lip product also smells amazing, like most NYX products. 3) Cailyn Cosmetics Just Mineral Eye Polish in 005 Orchid ($15.00): This loose pigment is so unique in the sense that it is in nail-polish like packaging and is applied with a built-in sponge. This 100% raw mineral powder is long wearing, smooth, blendable, and highly pigmented. 4) Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara ($24.00): I have yet to try this mascara but I have heard amazing things about this. The claim is that it is a 4 in 1 mascara that provides length, curl, volume, and conditioned lashes. It is also dermatologist and clinically proven to increase lash volume, so it must be good right. Let me know if you want a review after I have been using it for a couple of weeks. 5) BWC Aromatherapy Skin Care AHA Facial Cleanser ($11.95): This face wash is for combination to oily skin and is a lightly-foamy, soap free cleanser. Its claim is that is removes dead surface skin, daily impurities, and excess oil. BWC, Beauty Without Cruelty, is 100% vegan, made in the USA, and does not test on animals.

Best Dressed Week #50

Taylor Swift at the 2014 Billboard Women in Music Luncheon wearing a feminine Oscar de la Renta cocktail dress with laser-cut detailing around the hem. Swift completed her look with black stilettos, smokey eye, bold signature red lip, old Hollywood glam curls, and dark mani. Also in Oscar de la Renta, Lea Michele walked the carpet at The Hollywood Reporter's Women in Entertainment Breakfast wearing a blue floral print strapless dress with Jimmy Choo metallic sandals, dainty clutch, side-swept curls, nude lip, and bronze eyeshadow.

Diane Kruger at the 2014 Glamour Awards wearing a structured a-line Chanel Couture frock with embellished detailing throughout. Kruger accessorised with a Chanel shoulder bag, Christian Louboutin subtle gold sandals, soft waves, dramatic smokey eye, and nude lip. Rihanna wearing a rose Zac Posen gown at her First Annual Diamond Ball for the Clara Lionel Foundation. Rihanna completed her H2T look with Chopard statement necklace, rings, and stud earrings, a ruby cuff, slick ponytail, dark berry lip, and fresh face/eye makeup.

Blake Lively's pregnancy style is honestly getting better and better. Lively was spotted out and about in NYC wearing a fur cape from Preserve, chunky ribbed turtleneck, charcoal skinny jeans, black stiletto booties with gold heel, oversize Celine handbag, soft curls, minimal makeup, and a pink lip. Emily Blunt at the 'Into The Woods' World Premiere wearing a bold floral patterned Dolce & Gabbana gown with sheer bodice. Finishing off her look were Christian Louboutin t-strap pumps, Lorraine Schwartz jewels, swept up-do, kohl rimmed eyes, and dark berry lip.

Olga Kurylenko at the 11th Annual Dubai International Film Festival Opening Night Gala wearing a fully embellished Ralph & Russo Couture column gown with David Morris drop earrings, tucked back straight blow out, mauve lip, and soft brown smokey eye. Krysten Ritter at her Ocean Drive Magazine December Cover Party wearing a fuchsia Balmain mini dress with full sleeves. Ritter styled her look with studded Giuseppe Zanotti stilettos, black Jimmy Choo clutch, straight bob, bold lashes, and matching bright pink lip.

Friday December 12th #OOTD

Sweater: Anthropologie / Jeans: Club Monaco / Flats: Manolo Blahnik / Necklace, Bracelet, and Earrings: Tiffany & Co. / Lipstick: Maybelline Color Sensational Creamy Mattes in Touch of Spice

Wednesday December 10th #OOTD

Blouse: Anthropologie / Skirt: Kensie Girl / Tights: Hue / Booties: Alexander Wang / Lipstick: Maybelline Color Sensational Creamy Mattes in Mesmerizing Magenta 

Tuesday December 9th #OOTD

Blouse: Shop on Canal St., NYC / Jeans: Paige Denim / Flats: Valentino / Bracelet: Tiffany & Co.

Monday December 8th #OOTD

Dress: Danier Leather / Shirt: The Gap / Tights: Hue / Oxfords: Frye / Necklace: Anthropologie

Best Dressed at The 2014 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show / After Party

Taylor Swift hit the stage during the 2014 Victoria's Secret Show wearing some amazing outfits. While performing 'Style' Taylor wore a black bralette with high-waisted panties and a black lace overlay. During 'Blank Space' Swift wore a blush robe with black lace trim and hem with matching slip underneath, feathered pumps, OHG curls, red lip, and sultry smokey eye.

Izabel Goulart wearing a sheer black embroidered and beaded Zuhair Murad one sleeved gown with signature VS waves, smokey eye, and nude lip.  Karlie Kloss wearing a white Alexander McQueen dress with Victorian contrasting black bow and centre slit. Karlie styles her look with a black Alexander McQueen scull clasp clutch, black sandals, sultry curls, dark mauve lip, and smokey eye.

Alessandra Ambrosio wearing a black and sheer panelled Balmain dress with black stilettos, numerous cocktail rings, smokey eye, pink lip, and pin straight hair. Taylor Swift wore a Zuhair Murad Couture with crystal embellished sheer bodice and sleeve and silk maxi skirt with thigh-high slit. Metallic strappy peep-toes, retro curls, dramatic smokey eye, and signature red lip completed her H2T look.

Candice Swanepoel wearing a white floral embroidered sheer Zuhair Murad gown with numerous diamond rings, diamond studs, slick back updo, black lined eye, and peach lip. Poppy Delevingne wearing a patterned frock with sheer teared skirt with Charlotte Olympia cat box clutch, Nicholas Kirkwood pumps, soft waves, dark berry lip, and minimal eye makeup.

Best Dressed Week #49

Solange Knowles at the IWC Schaffhausen Celebrates 'Timeless Portofino' Gala Event wearing an amazing vibrant yellow Christian Siriano cropped trouser and caped crop top ensemble. Solange styled her look with metallic Stuart Weitzman sandals, IWC statement watch, signature big hair, glossed lip, and subtle gold eye makeup.

Sienna Miller at the 2014 London Evening Standard Theatre Awards wearing a pink and silver metallic floral lace Burberry gown with numerous studs, tasselled curls, simple winged liner, and pinky nude lips.  At The 2014 British Fashion Awards Suki Waterhouse wore an ombre tulle Burberry Prorsum tiered frock with gold metallic peep-toes, misplaced navy handbag with blue edging, bronze eye look, mauve lip, and loose updo.

Also at The 2014 British Fashion Awards Cara Delevingne wearing a champagne sequined Burberry gown with black panelling and thigh-high slit. Delevingne accessorized with a box clutch, black t-strap sandals, side-swept straight blow out, and dramatic smokey eye. Kendall Jenner also walked the red carpet wearing a white Emilio Pucci jumpsuit with black side panels. Completing her look were black sheer pumps, black box clutch, statement lashes, bold red lip, and pin straight hair.

Lindsay Lohan at the Chopard Christmas Party wearing a gold and fuchsia sequined and feathered Matthew Williamson long sleeved cocktail dress. Lohan looked put together with blown out locks, classy makeup, and nude-pink lip, however those Christian Louboutin pumps - yikes! Khloe Kardashian at Pharrell Williams' Adidas event wearing a black Gucci jumpsuit with plunging neckline and a Richard Tyler black blazer. Khloe accessorised with Gianvitto Rossi pumps, metallic chain clutch, side swept loose curls, black lined eyes and bold lashes, and brown-mauve lip.

Eva Herzigova wearing a Ralph & Russo Couture French Chantilly pale peach lace gown at the Mon Cherie Barbara Tag 2014 event. Finishing off her look was a metallic envelop clutch, side parted curled bob, simple earrings, smokey eye, and pink lip. Tessa Thompson at the 2014 Gotham Independent Film Awards wearing a Ashi Studios strapless embellished and hand-cut cashmere floral motif dress with a silk cropped overlay by couturier Mohammed Ashi. Completing her H2T look were silver Jimmy Choo stilettos, Realm jewels, pulled back updo, red lip, and metallic eyes.

Blake Lively at L'Oreal Paris' 9th Annual Women of Worth Celebration wearing a black Kaufmanfranco backless figure hugging gown with layered bangles and dramatic chandelier earrings both by Lorraine Schwartz, black sandals, side swept beach waves, purple mauve lip, and light smoky eye. Miranda Lambert at The CMT Artists of the Year Event wearing a white lace sleeveless cocktail dress with bold metallic silver Ashlyn'd clutch, black stilettos, Luna Skye by Samantha Conn rings, curled blond bob, smokey eye, and a nude lip.

November IPSY Bag

I can't believe it's already into December and I am just posting my November Ipsy Bag. I honestly thought I had already posted this until I noticed a post sitting in my drafts and voila the post I thought I did… not done! What's even worse is upon receiving this bag I was so excited to share it with you and then forgot… just one of those months I guess. Well, that's enough explanations, let's get into the products - this bag was by far one of the best Ipsy Bags I have ever received! It was full of usable products perfect for the upcoming holiday season. From hair, nails, skincare, and makeup this bag had everything! Appropriately titled 'Girl Meets Glitter' and once again featured three Ipsy Stylists, @Chrisspy, @DesiMakeup, and @ChristenDominique, the November Ispy Bag featured products that would get you through any glittery day.

1. Nicole by OPI Guys & Galaxies ($6.99): This Ipsy Exclusive polish is perfect for the holiday season. I prefer to wear it over another coloured polish since it is clear with silver confetti. For a glitter polish it applies fairly evenly, dries quickly, and has a smoother than normal finish. 2. Temptu S/B Highlighter in Pink Pearl ($27.50): I have heard so much about this product through beauty bloggers/YouTubers, so this was definitely the gem of the bag. This liquid highlight is lightweight, silicone based, oil free, and can either be used on its own or mixed in with your favourite blush/bronzer. 3. Be A Bombshell Cosmetics Eye Base in Submissive ($14.00): This sheer shimmer bronze eyeshadow base is perfect for those no-makeup-makeup days and worn on its own or for a night out on the town with your favourite shimmer or metallic shadow layered over top creating a more intense look. It is a cream shadow that starts of extremely creamy and dries more like a primer, helping avoid creasing and encouraging longevity. 4. ClariSEA Instant Glow Powder Exfoliant ($18.00): This product is definitely the most intriguing, as you add this powder exfoliant into your favourite cleanser. It can also be used on its own by simply mixing a small amount with water. This is a great alternative to be able to continue using your go to cleanser but being able to add that exfoliant to create a cleaner clean. 5. Marc Anthony Oil of Morocco Extra Hold Hairspray ($9.50): I've never tried anything from this range but have been tempted when browsing the drugstore, now I know I should pick some up the next time I'm in here. This hairspray really impressed me, it is lightweight, non-sticky, smells amazing, and does a great job at holding without making my hair crunchy. It is perfect for straightener made waves or a straight blow out. This will for sure be the next hairspray purchase I make once I run out.

Who Needs 1 When You Can Have 2 Magazine Covers in 1 Month...

What: Harper's Bazaar UK January 2015

Who: Reese Witherspoon

Photographer: Alexi Lubomirski

Stylist: Samantha Traina

Designers: Altuzarra, Jimmy Choo, Chopard, Chloé, Ralph Lauren, Cartier, Fendi, and Chanel Fine Jewellery.

Reese Brings in The New Year with Glamour Magazine

What: Glamour Magazine January 2015

Who: Reese Witherspoon

Photographer: Matt Irwin

Designers: Narciso Rodriquez, Dior, Ruifier, J Mendel, Uribe, Gucci, Mugler, and Phyne by Paige Novick.

Kendall Jenner Changing the face of fashion - Dazed Magazine

What: Dazed Magazine Winter Issue

Who: Kendall Jenner

Photographer: Ben Toms

Stylist: Robbie Spencer

Designers: MM6, Costume Studio, Junya Watanbe, Balmain, Philipp Plein, Sonia Rykiel, MSGM, Acne Studios, Steve Madden, Rodarte, Simone Rocha, Marc Jacobs, Salvatore Ferregamo, Mary Katrantzou, Junya Watanbae, Dior, Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci, and Tom Ford.