Beauty, Daily

Uh. You have makeup on your teeth.

20 Comments

Picture this. You’re out on a date with your husband (ahem, okay or you’re not married, and you’re out on a date with a hunka-hunk). You spent an hour (let’s be real, you spent over two) to get ready. Mr. Hunka-Hunk Date picks you up and the first thing he says to you as you step out of his car at the disclosed location (this time, being an NHL Sharks Game, they lost by the way, luckily it’s pre-season) the first thing out of dude’s mouth is… “Uh, you have makeup or something on your teeth”.

If you didn’t get the hint already, it was my husband and I out for a little date night the previous weekend and he said I had “makeup” on my teeth. Meaning, lipstick. Ugh.

THIS IS WHY I DO NOT DO BRIGHT COLOURS.

(p.s. I will forever adopt my Canadian spelling for everything, thanks).

Meet-Matte-HughesThe Balm steps in and creates a long lasting liquid lipstick? Completely saves the day. Luckily my husband and I have been together 10+ years, so I’m not as easily embarrassed if I have something in my teeth. But-I-mean-c’mon…. it could be all avoided if I had just worn the long lasting liquid lipstick, appropriately named: Meet Matt(e) Hughes. I mean, the play on words is just too much. I freaking love it.

Swatches on my arm — so pigmented, right? I hate the smell of vanilla, and while these have a slight vanilla scent it’s also a bit minty too. theBalm-MatteHughesMind you, I did film a vlog, and the matte liquid lipsticks transferred onto my starbucks hot drink lid, and it also wore off when I ate my sandwich. So I suppose it’s long lasting… if you don’t eat. I mean, it’s also no big deal to re-apply either. Considering the product is easy to put on, and doesn’t bleed out. Which is a huge plus for a newbie bright lipstick beginner like me who doesn’t want to fuss with all the lipliner and trying to trace the lines ‘just-so’.

Anyhoodles! I thought I’d stop rambling, and show you what the 8 shades look like on my lil’ ol lips, so here we go…thebalm-meetmattehughesOne more thing. I have to tell you my two favourite shades are, that completely shocked me (was thinking of the pinks or darker colours that would be up my alley… no siree). The two colours I ended up LOVING and wearing constantly? Honest & Committed.

I mean. That pretty much sums up my relationship with my husband right there, those two colours, har har har! I love it.

I think you will too.

Also. Not drying on the lips. I hate that.

P.s. Remember that post I wrote about when I visited The Balm’s flagship store in San Francisco? The Balm saw that post, and sent me some goodies — I was pretty stoked. I ended up filming an unboxing video while I was at it too. Thank you theBalm!

Meet-Matte-Hughes-VidP.P.S: (So proffesional I know). There will be a fun YouTube video out of me live-swatching with funny faces coming in October, so stay tuned to my channel for that. The above image is what you’ll be looking out for on YT!

Continue Reading

Daily, Fashion, OOTD, Photos

Outfits of the week

19 Comments

Ah such an easy post to do, yet sometimes I don’t feel like my outfits are that photo-worthy. For instance, my Forever 21 jeans (the ripped one’s) are basically my at-home-uniform. I bought them so I wouldn’t wear out my good pants, especially if I’m cleaning the house, or on the floor playing with Alfie. So they’ll usually make an appearance more than once throughout the week.

My husband’s birthday is coming up soon. I’m planning a few things for him, but I can’t say what yet in case he reads my blog. But he does know that we’ll be taking advantage of some touristy things in the San Francisco Bay Area throughout the month of October, because we can’t let those coupons go to waste. I’m also pretty sure we’ll make another stop at the delicious Ghirardelli Square for a huge ice cream pig out.

What did you guys get up to this weekend, or did you lay low? Later on today I’m heading to my follow-up appointment with my hive-doctor-dude. Swear to jeeezshhhhzu he better give me some answers other than “keep taking allergy pills til they go away” … yeah, in 3-20 years! I certainty hope they’re not chronic because lawrdjaysus I can’t handle that itching. If I take what he “prescribes” me (it’s an over the counter allergy pill) it gives me incredible gut-wrenching pain in the middle of the night where I have to stay away for 1-3 hours. So, I’m allowing my body to now tell me what to do, rather than some medical professional I just met. I mean….

Wait. I was totally on a ramble spiel there for a moment. You were here for the outfit’s of the week. Alright alright, let’s get to it. These were outfits I wore last week. P.S I’m totally chaneling my inner-Megan on Thursday wearing leggings and a long tee. Don’t you think? :) ootw

Continue Reading

Daily, Fitness, Photos

Future in Triathlons?

14 Comments

Ironman Lake Tahoe 2015I can’t say the thought hadn’t crossed my mind. Back in the day I had a one-speed hand-me-down bright red road bike from my favourite cousin that I rode for a few years when kids teenagers weren’t shammed for riding their bikes on the sidewalk. Now I’m terrified of riding on the road and getting hit by a car. Legitimate concerns you guys. My husband cycles 7 days a week, sometimes twice a day. I constantly worry about rush-hour traffic knocking him down after a few close calls.

I swam a ton, until one day I failed my Bronze Medallion test for silly reasons so I quit in spite of that one coach. Lame on my part, I know. Another concern: race day – getting kicked in the head during a swim start. That can’t feel good.

I’ve always ran. Not to say I’ve always enjoyed running, but it’s something that literally doesn’t cost me a penny or need some fancy gear or bike fixing knowledge.

Ironman Lake TahoeAfter my husband completed his 6th Ironman triathlon last weekend he suggested I try triathlons too. Add to the fact he said “I think you would be fast.” Considering I’m a naturally self-competitive person, I’m kind of flattered he thinks I would be fast.

But man, I’m not sure I am ready for it! Training for three sports all at once, for one race? You guys, I hate racing! It gives me the heebie jeebies in the belly, and I perform terribly during a (running) race. Who knows, maybe tri’s would be different. But I need to start doing something regularly again (besides running) because I’m getting pretty self-concious about my appearance to be truthful.

prAna pants Lululemon topI always seem to jump into the deep-end with sports or trying new things. Not only that, let’s talk about the perfect temp’s year around here in California. Awesome for training! I guess only time will tell.

Continue Reading