Long Time No See?!

Look who's back from her small hiatus! I'm so sorry I stopped for about a month, but I just felt like I was getting too overwhelmed with reviewing products and trying to find time to blog (what with a full time and part time job and all). So I wanted to say that I am back to blogging and I will be bringing you guys some amazing fashion and beauty posts! Hope you guys forgive me!

xx Mandy

Huge Avon Haul + Reviews!

Hey guys! I've got some more reviews for you today! I received some of these products back in May and I kept putting off reviewing them for too long because I was trying to focus on writing other posts. But since I have a ton of stuff to talk about, I'm just going to give small and to the point reviews so this post won't end up too long. Hope you enjoy!

Coconut Treat Whipped Up Body Butter ($12) and Three's a Charm 3-in-1 Body Cleanser ($10)
*From the Mark Collection*

Clearly you can tell how much I have enjoyed using the body cleanser

• Amazing!!!
• Sweet, incredible coconut smell
• Moisturizes skin so much, but body butter is a little too oily
• Great for summer

Nail Art Design Strips ($10/18 strips)

• Fun designs that make your nails look 10x better!
• A little difficult to use at first, sort of hard to trim (at least for me)
• Only last a couple days before they start peeling/ripping off 
• TIP: Do NOT use clear/top coat over them after applying....will cause them to shrivel and create creases

My favourite design, Dozen Roses

Youth Movement Skin Protecting Serum ($20)

• Created for youth to start being aware of how important it is to keep skin healthy
• Goji berry/Pomegranate scent 
• Hydrates and moisturizes skin 
• Lightweight, doesn't cause breakouts
• My acne scars weren't as noticeable after only a couple weeks of using this
•  Great product!

Clearskin Professional Liquid Extraction Strip ($14)

• Strips away pore-clogging dirt & oil instantly 
• Goes on liquid, peels off dry
• So much fun to use!
• Doesn't breakout skin, minimizes size of pores
• You don't need to apply a lot each time you use it
• Use 1-2 times a week around nose, forehead, T-zone, and chin

 *I will write the descriptions of the following products, but only write one big review at the end*

Avon Elements Skin Revitalize

Night Radiance Cream ($15.99)

• Tone appears more even

2-in-1 Brightening Eye Roller ($19.99)

• Reduces the look of puffiness and under-eye darkness
• Vibrating rollerball diffuses the look of dark circles- instantly wakes up tired eyes!

and 2-in-1 Brightening Eye Roller ($19.99)

Avon Elements Moisture Boost for Normal Skin

Night Cream ($12.99)

• Instantly increases moisture by 264%

Night Gel Cream (Oil-Free) ($12.99)

• Skin looks and feels smoother and rebalanced

Eye Cream for Normal and Combination Skin ($12.99)

• Eye area feels hydrated and refreshed for hours 

Avon Elements Youth Restoring  

Anti-Wrinkle Night Cream ($19.99)

• Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

Anti-Wrinkle Eye Roller ($19.99)

• Cooling ceramic rollerball smoothes the look of wrinkles
• See the youthful spark to eyes restored

*For all of these products, clearly they are for people who are older than me. While I believe that they are hydrating and refreshing for your skin, it is too hard for me to really judge how much of an affect they have on skin.

Extra Lasting Liquid Foundation ($15)

• Goes on smooth
• Great coverage
• Doesn't cause breakouts
• Looks natural, stays fresh for hours

Extra Lasting Lipstick ($12 each) 

Pink Peach, and Fiery Red

• Infused with vitamin E and wheat protein to keep lips from feeling dry
• Long-lasting colour
• Check out http://fashionablybroketeen.blogspot.ca/2013/07/summer-ready-with-avon.html to see my full review on this lipstick

Pink Peach, and Fiery Red

 Extra Lasting Eye Liner ($12 each)

Black, Dark Brown, Purple

• Not satisfied
• Found the formula to be too watery
• Hard to removed
• Only thing I liked was how easy it was to apply product

Black, Dark Brown, Purple

Wand

 Big Colour Eye Pencil Diamonds ($9.99 each)

Cocoa Gleam, Gold Rush

•  Shadow and liner in one!
• Fast, easy glide-on colour lasts for hours
• Waterproof
• Shimmery
• Pigmented
• Creamy

Cocoa Gleam, Gold Rush

 Avon Foundation Rose Zippered Case

• Polyester and nylon mesh
• Zip-closure with ribbon and charm accent
• Fully lined
• 100% of the net proceeds will go to breast cancer research, awareness, and support services 

I think I might start writing my Avon posts this way now....it's so much quicked and removes some of the stress I get from doing this. Hope you guys liked it! By the way, the Coconut Treat products also come in a body mist spray- guess who's probably going to buy it for herself?

xx Mandy 

July 2013 Favourites!

*UPDATE: I WROTE THIS A FEW DAYS AGO BUT DIDN'T REALIZE I NEVER PUBLISHED IT*

...I'm not going to lie. I have been extremely lazy and exhausted lately and just never felt like blogging because all I want to do when I have time on my hands is sleep. But I'm writing now, which is good! So since I never wrote a June Favourites post...or even a May Favourites...I decided to write one for the month of July because I found some great products that I could not stop using!  

Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal Eye Liner in Black

I've heard many fellow beauty bloggers rave about these eye liners from Rimmel, and I thought I should try out one. I'm so happy I did! These liners are super pigmented and creamy and go on super easy! They're also waterproof so their perfect for those hot summer days when you're out and about.

Revlon Lip Butter in Sweet Tart

You guys already know how I feel about Revlon's Lip Butters, so I'm not going to write a lot. I could go on and on and on and on about these lipsticks but I wanna keep it short and simple. I think this shade is super pretty and looks really nice on any skin tone. It has a nice sheen finish to it and is super moisturizing!

EOS Lip Balm in Sweet Mint

This month I decided to jump on the bandwagon and buy my first ever EOS lip balm, and what an amazing decision it was. First of all, I am a fool for anything mint scented or flavoured. Second, it is really hydrating and moisturizing. Finally, it makes your lips feel really cool and tingly after applying it! Definitely going to try out all of the other EOS lip balms!

Neutregena's Oil Free Pink Grapefruit Face Wipes

My face tends to be a little bit more oily in the summer, so I wanted to try out some face wipes that wouldn't break me out. Rachel gave me a pack that she didn't want anymore and so I was excited to see how they were. At first I thought they were just makeup removing wipes, but when I was having some difficulty removing my makeup I looked closer at the package and realized they were for your face. Let me just say, these wipes smell amaaaazing! I haven't experienced any breakouts from them yet, so I'm quite pleased with them. 

Aveeno Daily Moisturizer  

I am a freak when it comes to moisturization and having healthy looking skin, so I wanted to try a nice lotion. I had heard so many good things about Aveeno's lotions so I picked up a smaller size of their Daily Moisturizer to test out. Here's a little secret of mine- I've always had dried elbows. So when I bought this lotion I applied it on my elbows everyday for a whole week. By the end of the week, my elbows were extremely soft and looked a lot better! 

Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Xtreme Wear Nail Polish in Mellow Yellow

So I was going through my nail polish collection and I realized that I didn't have any yellows in there at all. Shame. While I was at Pharma Plus one day I noticed that their Sally Hansen nail polishes were on sale and I obviously had to pick up Mellow Yellow. This colour is perfect for summer because it's so brighty and fun! The only thing that disappoints me a little bit is that it can be a tad bit streaky, but applying two coats should do the trick to making it opaque!

Hope you guys enjoyed the post!

xx Mandy

What's In My Beach Bag?! ☀

Summertime is my favourite time of the year (besides Christmas of course)- the heat, no school, tooooons of time to shop....it's just perfect in my opinion. And one of my favourite things to do during summer is visit the beach! Now, I'll be honest and tell you that I am not the world's greatest swimmer, or even close to being that. I tend to stick to tanning and shopping when I'm at the beach but in my opinion that's just as much fun as swimming. So today's post is all about what I pack in my beach bag, and hopefully you guys will be inspired to bring any of the following items I mention! Oh and the things that I list aren't in any particular order...

First of all, I'd just thought you guys should see my beach bag: it's this super cute bag that my older sister gave to me a few years ago (sorry, I have no idea where it's from!). Sadly, the zipper on it is broken so I am currently on the hunt for a new bag. If you guys have any suggestions don't be afraid to tweet me or comment below! 

1. Moisturizer
Since you're going to be swimming and in the sun all day, you're going to want to keep your skin hydrated and looking amazing. I always carry my Aveeno Daily Moisturizing lotion with me, it is like my saviour! I heard that having moisturized skin can also help keep a tan longer, but I haven't really proven that myself.

2. Sanitizer
I saw Stephanie Mota (macbarbie07)'s beach bag video and saw that she brought along her little hand sanitizers from Bath & Body Works and thought that that was such a good idea! It's smart to just bring sanitizer wherever you go, I have some in my room, one in my backpack, one in my purse, and one in my beach bag. The reason for carrying it is pretty obvious, you're out in public and especially when you've been shopping you're going to want to have clean hands!

3. Towel 
This is an obvious must have- it's super smart to bring a towel along so you can dry yourself off after swimming, and also to lay on when you're tanning. I usually get my towels from Target because they're really cheap!

4. Sunglasses
Another one of my saviours- I have extremely sensitive eyes so I always bring a pair with me so I'm not blinded. But unfortunately I always end up sitting on my sunglasses at some point...Oops. My favourite ones are from Forever 21- they're cute and cheap, so they're easy to replace when I need another pair.

5. Sunscreen + Aloe Vera Gel
Being outside all day= protecting your skin. I am always so tempted to skip the sunscreen so I can tan, but then I think about how I want to be healthy on the inside and out, but I usually end up forgetting to reapply it after a little while, so that's where the Aloe Vera comes in. I have been loving the sunscreen and aloe vera gel that Avon sent me a couple months ago!

6. iPod
When I'm tanning, I love to listen to the waves. But when there are too many people around and all I can hear is their conversations, I like to stick in my headphones and listen to some music.

7. Bikini + Extra Clothes
Again, another obvious must have that I really don't need to explain. I like to pack a sundress for after swimming/tanning because that's when I usually go around shopping and I want to look really cute when I do!

Hope you guys liked this post! I'd love to know what you guys bring along to the beach!

xx Mandy   

Summer Ready with Avon!

Hey there! I know the last post I made was also one of my Avon reviews, but I have been super busy with training for both of my jobs! I'm definitely going to start writing these posts prior to publishing them so that way there will always be something new for you guys to read without having to wait ages for it to come out. Anyways, I have some great products for you guys to check out for the summer!

Fiji Paradise Body Lotion ($12.00) and Scrub ($12.00)

If you're looking for a new summer breeze-y kind of lotion/body scrub, then definitely check out these ones! They are a "tropical escape of creamy coconut, sparkling lotus blossom, exotic tiare flower and sensual white musk". If that doesn't sound good to you, I don't know what will! Enjoy shower time with the body scrub that softens your skin, and apply the lotion after your shower for that extra step of moisturization!

Sunscreen Lotion SPF 40 ($12.99) and Cooling After Sun Aloe Vera Gel ($7.99)

I absolutely love having sunscreen that doesn't actually smell like sunscreen, and that is one of the reasons why I carry this one around with me now! Not only does it protect your skin from the sun, but it also moisturizes and is oil free! It reminds me of Neutrogena's sunscreen. But, for those of you who do end up getting burnt (me), try the Cooling Aloe Gel. When you apply it, it feels cold and tingly which is soooo cool! It too moisturizes your skin and is oil free, and it barely has a scent! These are must haves for the summer!

Speed Dry + Nail Enamel ($6.99 each)

Left to right: Cruisin' Coral, Bon Voyage Violet, Beachin' Bikini, Teal Appeal

You guys know how much I love Avon's nail polishes, so when I got these I flipped out! I especially love the ones from their Speed Dry Collection because...Well the name says it all...They dry super fast! The colours are amazing, and my favourite would be either Cruisin' Coral or Teal Appeal!

Cruisin' Coral, Bon Voyage Violet, Beachin' Bikini, Teal Appeal

True Colour Eyeshadow Duo ($7.99 each)

Luscious Orchid and Sunkissed

I've purchased some of these Eyeshadow Duos in the past, and I knew right away I wouldn't be disappointed with these ones! They are highly pigmented with a bit of shimmer to them and last for hours on end! I'm also in love with the packaging!

All-Over Face Powder ($15.00)

Ok so when I got this powder I start flipping out because I have been looking for something to contour my face with for ages! And then when I put it on my face for the first time I realized that this would be the perfect bronzer! It makes your skin look like it's tanned without looking cakey, and who likes cakey faces? No one. Well maybe some people, but I don't know why they would. Anways, this is for those people who just have a little trouble getting some colour to their face (me). It also has the perfect amount of shimmer to it so that you don't look sparkly, but rather like you are glowing. That sounds a little weird...but whatever.

Extra Lasting Concealer ($12.00)

I was a little scared to try out this concealer because of the last one that I had bought from Avon. It was too thick and creased a lot and didn't provide the best coverage, so I was sort of bummed by that. But this concealer is much more creamier and doesn't crease as much. It still isn't my favourite, but in terms of coverage it is great!

Lipstick ($12.00) and Lipglosses ($12.99 each)

Mauve Ice

Left to right: Continuous Copper, Constant Coral, Longtime Lilac, Always Apple

First of all, let me just say that the packaging for the lipstick is suuuper cute! That isn't the only good thing about it though- it is very pigemented with the perfect amount of sheen to it and I love love looooove the colour! It's something I would definitely wear in the fall time. And if you look closely at the lipstick, you'll notice this really cool swirl design on it. The lipglosses that I received are just as good! They don't dry out your lips and these colours are sooo nice! There's also another thing these products have in common...they smell nice...like really nice.

Well that's it for another Avon review post! I'll do my absolute hardest to get in other posts this week before my next set of reviews!

xx Mandy

Get the Hottest Nails from Avon!

Hola! I feel so bad that I had to leave you guys for so long, but if you read my previous post you'd know why I had to. But don't worry, Mandy is back and ready to blog her butt off! So it's obviously Avon Wednesday, and today's products are ones that I know you all will want right away! 

Mega Watt Nail Enamel- $6.99 each

(Left to right: Hot Pants, Pops, Voltage, Shock, Electric)

Want some nails that make people stop and say "Woooooooahhhhhhhh"? Then checkout these new neon coloured nail polishes! They are super opaque and when you apply them, you only need to apply one coat! They also last a decent amount of time, which is a plus. My favourite colour would have to be Pops because it is an amazing hot pink nail polish that i think is perfect for spring/summer! 

(Left to right: Hot Pants, Pop, Voltage, Shock, Electric)

Nailwear Pro+ Nail Enamel- $6.99 each

(Left to right: Grape Goddess, Mandarin Magic, Apple Of His Eye, Seduce Me Strawberry, Honeydew Dazzle, Divine Lime)

I think these fruit-named nail polishes are perfect for the summer! They are bright, blod, pigmented, and have just a hint of glitter to them! They're also very fast drying and last a few days before they start chipping. My personal favourites are Seduce Me Strawberry and Honeydew Dazzle! And if you want to make your nails look like watermelons, use Seduce Me Strawberry on your entire nail, and Divine Lime on the tip! 

(Grape Goddess, Mandarin Magic, Apple Of His Eye, Seduce Me Strawberry, Honeydew Dazzle, Divine Lime)

 Nail Buffer ($2.99) and Speed Dry Top/Clear Coat ($6.99)

To finish off your amazing nails, try using this nail buffer/file to make your nails to perfet length! And also Avon's Speed Dry Top Coat, which polishes off the look and makes your nails look glossy and smooth, while making the polish last a few days longer! 

Ideal Flawless BB Beauty Balm Cream ($15.00)

• smooths skin
• evens out tone
• SPF 15
• conceals flaws

And the list goes on! I was super excited when I received this BB Cream! BB Creams are what beauty bloggers have been raving about for sooo long, and it was a great product to have this summer because it is a foundation that contains SPF! Now, to be quite honest I was a little disappointed...while this would be an amazing thing to use everyday, I don't think I will be. I find that the cream is a little too thick for my liking and that it feels sort of heavy on my face. I'm not saying don't buy it, because you should and then you can let me know what you think of it!

Sorry again for my absence guys! I'm going to have to start making these posts in advance to when I publish them because I have landed myself two summer jobs!!! I'll be working for a dance crew AND at Aeropostale selling clothes! Hope everyone has a great start to their summer!

xx Mandy

M.M.I.A (Mandy Missing In Action)

Hey everyone! I'm super sorry for my absence, but I have been craaaazy busy these past few weeks, and will be for the next couple. First of all, two weeks from tomorrow I'll be celebrating my last day of grade ten....but then I have exams.....so I'm putting a lot of time into studying for those. Second, I popped/sprained my shoulder recently in a rugby game...I'm out of the sling now but it's still a little challenging using my entire left arm. Third, I've been looking for a job like crazy and I finally landed myself an audition/interview on Thursday for a local dance crew which would be a full time summer job....I feel like I got this in the bag.

Anyways, I hope you guys didn't think I was ditching you all! I'll be back ASAP:)

xx Mandy