Colourful and simple

My lunch for today. It's simple bright and colourful. 

A turkey wrap with edamame beans on the side, eating healthy doesn't have to be boring and tiresome.

Find fun ways to spice up your everyday meals, this is just one example.

Sephoras Little Surprises

My haul of fun from Sephora today. I decided to give myself a little treat since it's my birthday this week and also kill two birds with one stone and get my free gift from Sephora.

 

I've been in desperate need or more my nails have been in need of a good buffer. My current buffer looks like it's been through war and back and it wasn't as great as I hoped when I originally bought it, but it was a bargain so no complaints.

I've read pretty good reviews for this pack of buffers and at $10 for three it's not that bad of a price, as long as they get the job done.

This is Sephoras free birthday day gift this year. It's from my of my favorite brands EVER! I don't think anyone can truly hate Make Up For Ever. They give you their Smoky Extravagant mascara and a lipstick Rouge Artist Natural N9.

I needed a lip liner to do my nude lips when I go out, so this lip liner helped to blend lipsticks smoothly and seamlessly. The brand is by Sephora in the colour 07 cheery chestnut. This was $9.

Two free samples of perfume. 

So far I've tested Paris by Balenciaga and it has a really baby powder smell. Very soft and light and last all day.

This one I had to test out for myself and is one of the products that I'm most excited about. I've heard and read a lot of great things about this product and it's ability to help vanish zits and acne. Since puberty hit I've being getting one or two zits and they only seem to pop up in the same place and at the wrong time. Hopefully this will help my acne woes. Fingers crossed.

More in depth reviews to come for products.

Thanks for reading.

Scenic

This is kinda a random post. Where would you like to travel in the world? Each place looks so different, below are some of the places I would like to or have seen. Just a few places around the world that show the beauty of the world we live in. Enjoy!

Toronto

California

Malibu

Vancouver

Christmas Wreath Nails

Merry christmas!! 

This is probably my last Christmas post of the year and I can't believe the year is done. It went by incredibly fast! 

Below is the design I had on my nails this Christmas. On my thumb and ring finger I have green christmas wreaths and the rest of my hand is a matte white. Simple, clean and cute.

Thanks for reading. 

Oh the Weather Outside is Frightful

Ice storm 2013 hello to you too. 

After being battered with ice rains all nigh,  Toronto woke up looking like a winter wonderland. Very pretty and very deadly but it's that how to best combinations work. 

Below are some pics i captured on my way to work.

Enjoy and thanks for reading!

Pineapple Raspberry Parfait

This is my go to breakfast when I'm running late for school or a snack before my workout. The best part is this can be made in advance, you can take it on the go and it's so simple and can easily be changed to your preference.
This is usually $5 when you buy it but for that price you can get all the ingredients and make 7 for that price.

This morning in my parfait I had raspberries, pineapple chunks and my fav some chopped walnuts.
Hope you try this out, and thanks for reading!

Dandelion Manicure

A fun and simple manicure that you can do in less than 5 minutes. 

It's a cute fall design with dandelions blowing in the wind.

I used recycle by china glaze for the base and a black stripper for the stem and a thin white stripper for the fluffy dandelion top. Ohh i nearly forgot I also put on a matte top coat which I liked a lot better than my usually glossy finish.  This can work on both short nails and long nails.

Try it out for yourself. Enjoy!

Fish tail Braid

One of my favorite and simple hair styles to keep hair out of my face since the weather here in Toronto is now in the negatives. Brr its hard to wake up and when I'm in a rush this is my go to hair style. Easy and fast.Just like how you would braid your hair except you part you hair into two pieces and then take small pieces from one side and add in to the next and keep going back and forth. It takes a while, I mean it took a couple tries for me to even get it too look decent.. lol. 

Thanks for readings, happy Tuesday. 

Eggplant Parmigiana

My first attempt at creating this delicious dinner. I saw the recipe on "The Chew" and I had to try it out. It's a simple recipe and easy to execute. Once you have assembled all the ingredients and soften the eggplant in a pan just slip it in the oven for 20 mins and go about your day. Very delicious and fast, definitely going to make this for dinner again.

Spinach and Ham Omelet

I love to start my day with a good breakfast. Usually I'm out of the house by 8am, but if I can wake up and make something I will. This has been one of my favourite breakfasts lately. Ever since I saw how Chef Micheal Simon made a simple feta & spinach omelet I've been hooked. 

This is really simple and easy to make and the best part is it only takes one pan and you can easy leave it on the stove top on low and start packing your bags for the day with out having to check it or flip it.

 What I do:

 1.beat two eggs, season how you like

2.add it to a hot pan

3. pull the edges in to the center so the runny egg can go to the pan and cook

4. add what ingredients you like to one side of the egg ( I chose baby spinach leaves, green onions, havarti cheese and ham slices)

5. fold egg and keep on low

6. EAT!

The tomatoes I learnt from my Italian friends Nonna (technically my nonna too!). She cuts the tomato in half, drizzle olive oil over, some chopped basil and garlic and there you have it. Pretty simple and soooooo delicious.

Try it out and follow my blog for more posts.

Book Review: Hot Item (Hot Zone # 3) by Carly Phillips

Back of the book:
What star quarterback has been spotted with a new flavor of arm candy? It's notorious bad boy Riley Nash, but his newest flame is the last person this reporter could imagine--none other than Sophie Jordan, beautiful, buttoned-down co-owner of The Hot Zone, the industry's top sports management agency.

What's behind this unlikely team? Some say it has to do with the sudden disappearance of super agent Spencer Atkins. Could there be a connection between the red-hot quarterback and the missing dealmaker? Or has the famous groupie magnet simply met his perfect match in cool, collected Sophie? Watch this space, because the resulting news is bound to be one Hot Item.

Review 

This is the third book out of the three book series, which each book follows a different sisters struggles and path to finding their love.

Absolutely loved this series. Its witty, romantic, funny and down right cute. I love Riley and Sophie's mutual attraction to each other, it is strong and well over due and their barriers from their past and present add another element to each character. 

They start their journey by coming together to track down Spencer, Sophie's uncles best friend (a man who treated her like a daughter) and Riley's legitimate biological father. Spencer goes in hiding after his secret is revealed that he is gay. Where in the sports world this may not be accepted as much. In their journey to Florida to find Spencer, the mutual attract between Sophia and Riley ignite. Can they control the lust between each other and can they find Spencer before its too late? 

Subtle gradient

Before fall really starts I have one last summery nail design for you all. This is a simple subtle gradient on my ring finger. I used a matte yellow from china glaze, a pink and a baby blue to achieve this look. 

Thanks for reading and more fall posts are coming!

Book Review: Arthur Pong And His Smelly Song (Smelly Tales And Other Disgusting Stories) by Jose Fernandez

I was asked by the author to help him out by giving his book a review and spreading the word about this funny and endearing children's book.

Review:
Very cute book, which I read to my 3 year old cousin, who thought it was funny that Arthur farted every time he sang. Loved the way it rhymed which sounded even better when read out loud.
Also I learnt a new slang for farting it's "pong". When I read the title I was wondering what a pong is.
Lesson: Be proud and sing no matter whose listening
Conclusion: THIS FAMILY SHOULD NOT EAT BEANS

Ombré hair

Yes I heard you and I know I'm late on this post practically a whole season late with September around the corner. But here it is. This was a huge summer hair trend last year and is still going strong this summer. I've had this ombre hair since April, only now I came around to take pictures. I did this ombre hair at home with the help of my friend. Thank god she didn't change my hair green lol. This is how my hair looks straighten, I like compared to my all black hair, it's fun way to lighten your hair for the hot weather. Maybe you have had this hair style or have seen many people with it.

Thanks for reading!

Turquoise stone nails

Currently on my nails is this eye catching design that I've gotten many compliments on. Its very simply to recreate as well. Simply pick a turquoise base colour then using saran wrap dot gold nail polish over (on saran wrap paint on gold nail polish), then use the marble effect to get the black on your nails and there you have it. Fun, colourful cute design for summer or any time of the year. 

PS. Looking for fun ways to redecorate my room for the fall season, if anyone has any ideas please leave a comment. THANKS! 

Get Away to Centre Island

My summer is never complete without taking a ferry across lake Ontario to the island. I live the ferry which allows me to see the beautiful skyline and feel the waters mist. There's lots to do from taking a dip, building sand castles, riding a tandem bike, playing in the park or simplying getting away from the city bustle and slow down. 

Compilation of Food from the month on July

All meals were either made by me or my family. Hope you all enjoy this compilation of healthy dinners for the month of July.

Tilapia with bean sprouts and asparagus

Chicken and zucchini skewers with spanish rice

Cobb salad

Shrimp with basil and tomato paste

Thai food. Pineapple fried rice and chicken pad thai

SUSHI!

5 bean salad with grilled chicken and asparagus and cauliflower

The very best from Nonna, penne pasta