Toronto Pictures!

I am trying to wrap my head around the fact hat August and September have pretty much passed. How is that even POSSIBLE? I did a big post in May with the highlights of the previous year and an update again in July. It feels and seems crazy to think that two months later so much has happened.

Since there were so many posts I made about my shopping for dresses and shoes and such for my brothers wedding I never even thought to show you all photos of my trip. But I have gotten quite a few requests and will try to do my best.

The big problem I have is family who are NOT going to even pretend to be ok with my posting photos of them on my blog. So there will not be many to share.

But the trip involved these girls thankfully! I know this may look like a photo from my last trip to Toronto, but we are wearing different clothes! We actually just happened to go back to the Pickle Barrel again to eat! It seems like the easy option as its right downtown in the Atrium attached to Eaton Centre, I tend to stay at hotels downtown, and they are ALWAYS willing to take reservations, even on a Sunday morning!

Saturday night we had a private function at Mark McEwan's restaurant Bymark. Here is a shot of me and my younger brother. I am still finding it hard to believe he is now a married man.

This is me in the salon Sunday morning after getting my hair and makeup done for the wedding.

At this point, since the amazing photographer (seriously, if you are in Toronto and need a photogrpaher, this is who you call) I think I can post these photos!

I must say this picture of me dancing with my 82 year old great aunt is one of my fav shots (and moments!) of the wedding.

Julep November Sneak Peak!

So for those of you who were wondering, here is a bit of a November Sneak Peak! The first two shots are from Margaret, and the bottom one from Faye. I thanked them in my last post, but I am so thankful that they were willing to share these shots with me since I was unable to attend the event! 

Julep Holiday Collection Preview & Swatches

Now unfortunately the Julep Toronto meetup was held over Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new years. Otherwise I might very well have scheduled a weekend trip there to visit my brother and sister-in-law. But it was not meant to be. Thankfully the always gorgeous Margaret managed to take some photos for me, and thus for all of you. I am very thankful for that! 

And this neutral palette of all or mainly all matte shades!

And Faye was also wonderful enough to let me share her photos! So here are a few more!

Benefit Cosmetics Cutie Cravings Christmas Gift Set

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This is a set I can pass on. Another great deal, this one will be $26USD, but I have all four balms so this set is not needed for me. Too bad since I want to try the tints!

Julep Secret Store - Whats In It & Pricing!

Flare Beauty Box

So I had told you guys all about the flare beauty box being on sale for $9. I have no idea why I got it truly. I am unlikely to use most of what is in it, other than the mascara and possibly the dry shampoo. There is a gift card in there for a free clairol hair product, so I will see if I am adventurous enough to try that out.

Either way, I thought I would share with you all the box since it did come in the mail this past week.

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