Avon Dazzlers Top Coats and Limited Edition Electric Shades Collection

Everyone needs a touch of glam now and then so why not add a sprinkle of pizzazz to your next manicure with the Avon Dazzlers top coats! Available in 5 beautiful shades these lacquers can be worn alone or applied over your favorite polish for radiant eye catching sparkle.

You can also create fun accent nails which seems to be all the rage right now and I love the vividness of the chunky glitter. The large hexagon particles float around in a translucent formula embedded with micro glitter of the same color. Not only does the polish add dimension and make nails gleam but it also adds shine and prolongs the wear of the underlying color.

Application is quite simple, I recommend pairing the glitters with a complementary polish so that you can actually see the effect and make sure to have the right amount of sparkle on the brush before painting or the particles may apply sparsely. The more you layer the longer the polish takes to dry and the thicker it becomes but you can build up the formula.

The shades I have are Disco Ball (silver), Show Stopper (red-bronze) and my favorite- Va Va Violet! The particles catch and reflect light beautifully to add a little something extra to your manis and pedis. They retail for $6.99 ea and you can find them by clicking HERE. 

For those who prefer solid shimmery shades the limited edition Electric Collection includes 4 hot new lacquers that are sure to make your nails sizzle this spring. These colors are bright, bold and fabulous with a metallic-like finish that is great for both manis and pedis. 

The formula is on the thin side but it dries fast which makes layering and building up the coverage quick and easy. My favorite is the gorgeous blue called Vibe but the range of scintillating colors will suit a variety of complexions. The polish retails for $6.99 each and the collection is available as of April 2015 at avon.ca or through independent sales representatives. 

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August Favorites

I`m a bit late this month with my Aug favs because of my makeup giveaway that is going on, don`t forget to enter at: Giveaway!

benefit they're real mascara and benefit highlight stick

I have been using this mascara for some time now, and although I like that it helps elongate my lashes and makes them look fuller I also find it a bit harsh. The applicator combs through the lashes a bit roughly so I don't use it all the time but I do like it. I also like the benefit highlight, it gives your skin a nice shimmery effect, just don't wear too much!

Pearl of Argan hair oil

This argan oil is great to combat dryness and keeps my hair feeling smooth and soft. I found this product at Winners.

Sally Hansen Rockstar Pink

Beautiful multicolored glittery nail polish with very fine glitter fragments. 

Blinged out bracelets

I got these bracelets in Dubai in a small boutique at the airport. I thought they went well together and they are so pretty.

Nywele Moisture Repair Conditioner

This conditioner is suppose to: penetrate the hair, add shine and softness, strengthen, protect against styling and UV damage. My mom recommended this conditioner and considers it is better than the Giovanni Smooth as Silk Deep Moisture Conditioner which is quite popular. This conditioner contains olive oil and really leaves my hair nice and soft when I need to get in a quick conditioning treatment. You can find this product online, select beauty supply stores and sometimes at Winners.

Jewelry box

This large box with drawers is great for storing jewelry, it was purchased at HomeSense.

Herbal Essence totally twisted curl boosting mousse and strengthening serum with honey

I haven't used Herbal Essence since I was a kid but I needed a mousse for curly hair since I wanted a bit more hold in the summer months. This mousse is great for scrunching and also smells wonderful. It is specifically for curly hair and works well in humidity. The strengthening serum doesn't really strengthen but it does help with any dryness and makes my hair a tad softer. I would recommend using it on wet or damp hair and then not handling your hair until it dries to reduce frizz.

Olay Ribbons body wash

This body wash smells divine, with jojoba extract and wild orchid, I love how creamy and bubbly it is.

Chandelier

I LOVE this chandelier, it is  perfect for bedrooms and gives the entire room a hint of elegance. This is from Canadian Tire but I am sure you can find something similar online. The downside was that all the crystals and small parts had to be put on by hand and it was a tough assembly process with poor directions but well worth the effort.

Cruzan Rum

I purchased this Cruzan rum in St Thomas while on vacation. They come in delicious flavors like: vanilla, black cherry, banana, coconut, mango, pineapple, raspberry and aged rum. They are sweet and taste great chilled. They also taste good on their own or in cocktails and there are cocktail recipes on the back of the box. This box also makes a great gift.

Cute notebook and weekly planner

Back to school sales are not just for students. If you need office supplies, stationary or planners for the coming year this is a great time to buy. The stores have all their back to school merchandise out so I decided to buy a cute floral notebook and a weekly/monthly planner for 2014. The notebook was only $2 and the planner was $3  from Dollarama. I love the designs!

Visit Paris by Metro App

This app is wonderful if you are visiting Paris. It works on Iphone and android devices and once you download the map you do not need the internet to use it. You can map out your public transportation routes and get directions to the nearest attractions. It helped us successfully maneuver around the Paris metro system.

What were your favs in August?