January In Review

January went by so fast!  Once I got back from Cuba I was right back into the swing of things with class, work, and trying to do a better job at my blog.  School is really flying by now that it has really dawned on me that after April I am done!  Over all, no complaints about January....

Essie Topless & Barefoot | Plus Nail Art

Let me just say, I have not fallen in love with a nail polish like I have with this one in a very long time.  I have liked other polishes, but I love this one!  Keep reading to see why I love it so much, and a sexy nail art design I tried with it! ...

Marsala | Colour of the Year & Dupes

Last year I fell head over heels in love with Pantone's Colour of the Year Radiant Orchid.  It was bright, bold, pink, and fun.  This year, my appreciation for Marsala, the 2015 Colour of the Year has been gradual.  At first glance it seemed like a delicious dinner recipe, a beautiful way to...

Sale Section Finds | Shoppers Drug Mart

Yesterday I walked into my local Shoppers Drug Mart to grab a bottle of Bioderma.  While I didn't leave with Bioderma, I did stumble into the sale section, and found some great after-Christmas deals in mid January.  They also had a bin full of various CoverGirl and Maybelline mascaras for $3, but...

The Politics of Fashion Exhibit at the Design Exchange

About a week ago I was lucky enough to tour The Politics of Fashion exhibit at The Design Exchange (the old Toronto Stock Exchange building) with none other than Jeanne Becker!  It was a very informative tour that allowed me to enjoy two of my favourite things: politics and fashion.  I swear that...

December | My First Glossybox

Christmas time was a very exciting news in the Canadian beauty box subscription world.  Not only did Birchbox enter the Canadian market, but so did Glossybox! I always wanted to try Glossybox because it always seemed well curated, and full of full sized products.  This box retails for $21 for...

Body Shop Haul PLUS New Release Sneak Peaks

Last week while my boyfriend had an appointment I had some time to kill in Toronto's Path system.  The Path is this amazing network of underground tunnels that connects any of the larger office buildings to each other-- perfect to avoid the wind tunnels that are oh so common in downtown Toronto winters!...

Challenge | Finish It Off February!

Last week I went to put a new hair product on my beauty counter, and there just wasn't any room left!  I took stock of my collection and realized I had a bunch of bottles with only a little bit of product left in them!  These bottles are taking up a lot of space both on my counter and in my bathroom....

Haul | Lush Goodies

Lush has so many beautifully made products that every time that I go in, even if there isn't a limited edition collection at that moment, I am able to get some new, creative bath goodies.  This week I decided to treat myself with Figs and Leaves and Sultana of Soap soaps, as well as the Lush solid...

Sunday Showcase | My MAC Lipstick Collection

I've decided to add a new feature to my blog called "Sunday Showcase" where every Sunday I will feature a collection of products from my stash!  I thought it would be a fun way to showcase some of the fantastic products I have that don't get the blog attention they deserve, because I am often too busy...

My Box | Julep Afterglow Collection

This month it was pretty hard to make my decision for my Julep Maven box!  I went back and forth probably 30 times with everything from the Ultimate Upgrade, to combinations of add-ons which included both of the highlighting pens.  At the end of the day though, there were a few products I really, really...

GUEST POST | MizzJ's Beauty Resolutions

Hi everyone! I am MizzJ, the blogger behind Just J and I'm really happy today to be guest-blogging on Classy On the Run as Alanna's CBB guest blogger for January! Today I'll be talking about my resolutions this year when it comes to beauty and makeup. Since I'm pretty religious about following a strict beauty regime, most of my resolutions will be about the purchasing and using of products. As a blogger, your product stash can really get out of hand and looking at my Visa bills, that eventually adds up. One lipstick here, or a palette there may not seem like much, but when you have a wedding to plan for, it's time to set...

Favourites | Really Really Belated December 2014

I often just use my holy grail products on a day-to-day process.  However, every now and again I come across something new, something beautiful, something useful, or something special.  While Christmas shopping for friends and family I couldn't help but come across a few new products! Keep reading...

Julep | January 2015 "The Chrysalis Collection"

I was so excited for this Julep box to arrive for two reasons!  One, the Orbital eyeshadow.  And two, the Metamorphic topcoat.  I was really excited about this box, and it did not disappoint! Julep Oxygen Nail Treatment (Ivory), Hand Scrub, Nail decals, Luxe Lip (Sheer Plum), Orbital Eyeshadow...

MAC | Cremesheen Lipstick in "Creme Cup"

I picked up this lipstick at the Duty Free shop in the Toronto Airport, because who doesn't want to buy a lipstick at 4:00 am? ...

Birchbox Canada | January 2015

This is Birchbox Canada's second box, and I am still making up my mind on the box. I am sure they are still feeling out the Canadian market and developing an understanding of our preferences.  I hope they have learned from Target's approach to Canada, and their eventual closure that Canadians want comparable...

Vacation | Packing & Duty Free Shopping

As you may have gathered from some previous posts, I went to Cuba over Christmas break!  Last year I did a post that was well received on what beauty to pack, so today I wanted to share what bath and shower goodies I took with me, and how I did so in a compact manner.   Keep reading for my packing...

Travel Photo Diaries | Photos from Cuba

I had a beautiful trip to Cuba.  I went with my family, and we stayed at Iberrostar Varadero for a week.  I loved the hotel. Our room was spacious and clean.  Every evening when I would get back to the room my towel was twisted into something beautiful-- a swan.  A heart.  Another swan....

Empties | Winter 2015 (Bath and Body)

I haven't had time to do a proper empties post in a while, but when I went to shove one more shampoo bottle into my empties bag I couldn't!  So, I guess its time for an Empties post!  I have an impressive 19 products and mini reviews packed into this post! ...

January 2015 | IPSY Fresh Start

My relationship with IPSY is a bit of a roller coaster.  Some months I love it, some months I hate it and want to cancel, and some months...meh.  Coming in at about $18 a month, IPSY is moderately priced. I've decided at least for now to switch with my subscription because I have a job, and hey, why...

MAC | Paint Pot in "Painterly"

The Sephora points program is really a catch-22 for me.  I love Sephora and their brands, and I love getting points.  Right now, I am saving up for a big point gift, so every point counts.  For that reason, and that reason alone, I tend not to really go into MAC that often.   However,...

Christmas 2014 | A Few of My Favourite Things

I just wanted to share a few of my favourite Christmas gifts with my lovely readers!  This post includes a beautiful tea mug, some Sephora Christmas sets, and some lovely gloves from my boyfriend!  I was lucky this Christmas to spend time with my boyfriend and his family in the countryside, and to...

These Cupcakes Have No Calories! | Adventures in Soap Making

Over Christmas break I learned how to make soap!  I won't bore you with the details of how I did it, but I thought you may enjoy these pretty pictures.  And yes, they smell as good as they look! ...

Sephora Haul | Black Friday 2014

All of the blogging catch up!  I snagged these on Black Friday for $12 per set ($10 in the US).  I love Sephora's Black Friday deals because they are a great way to try some new product minis, and stock up on your favourites for travel.  This year I did both! ...

Julep Mystery Box | Naughty or Nice December 2014

I will start of by saying that I am sorry about the state of these photos.  I took them in a rush on Christmas because I wanted to give about half of the box away to my 15 year old cousin.  She actually asked me if I had heard of Julep because she loved their polish.  So, I let her have three...

Julep Mystery Box | The Diamond Mystery Box

I'll be honest, I am only really sharing this post because I am really proud of the GIF I made.  I have a lot of posts to catch up on, so rather than review my entire box I am just going to focus on the two limited edition polishes.   ...

DEAL ALERT | Sephora 2x the Points on Skin Care

Attention fellow Beauty Insiders!  Until Monday the 19th Sephora Beauty Insiders get 2x the points on all skin care!  For exact rules and details head over to www.sephora.com.  Points are awarded automatically, which means you can still use a coupon code!...

DEAL ALERT | Zoya Now Ships to CANADA

Hey you beautiful Canadian ladies... have I got nail polish news for you! ...

Ipsy | December 2014 Has Finally Arrived

I'm back!  I had an amazing amazing week in beautiful, sunny, warm Cuba!  And after spending some time unpacking and doing laundry I am back to the blog.  While I was away I received more boxes than I care to admit to.  My Ipsy bag was very late this month and actually only arrived in the...