Finally. A chance to play twenty-two by Taylor Swift. But actually, earlier last month I celebrated my twenty-second birthday (adulthood is sure approaching quickly!). This year I was genuinely blown away by the generosity of my friends and family and am lucky to say that this post only includes some of the beautiful gifts I was lucky enough to receive.
I am probably the most excited about the Too Faced products I received. I can't wait to try Boudoir Eyes and Natural Eyes. I had a Natural Eyes palette back in high school but I actually used it all up, and since then a few of the colours have been rotated in and out. The blush is also something I am excited to try for a beautiful and beachy glow.
My wonderful boyfriend spoiled me with all sorts of gifts (and all sorts of love) (seriously, he's a keeper) including a Bite Butter Lipstick in Pecan. Probably one of the most flattering lipsticks I have ever worn. He also purchased me the MAC mint nail polish and the champagne shimmer eyeliner.
My friend R not only got me a beautiful Josie Maran set that I will be reviewing shortly, but she also got me a local brand's birthday themed bath salts called Birthday Girl Party In The Tub. It smells beautiful, and I can't wait to give it a try soon! Speaking of wonderful best friends, and baths, my lifelong friend J was more than generous with a massive tub of LUSH products, that again, I am beyond stoked to review for you.
And finally, gifts from me. I purchased myself the Hourglass Ambient Light Bronzer in the darker shade (the lighter shade is more of a highlighter!), and the nearly impossible to find Burberry eyeshadow in "Pale Barley". To get that shadow I actually went into the Ottawa Nordstorm, paid for it there and had it shipped to my house (for free!) from their Calgary location. Talk about dedication!
I am looking forward to reviewing all of these products for you over the next few weeks! I still can't get over how kind and generous my loved ones were this year. I can't wait to repay the favour for them when their special days roll around!