Spooky Spirit Movies

Staying in this Halloween? Here are some movies to watch to get you into the spooky spirit (without making you pee your pants scared - especially if you’re home alone). Grab some popcorn, turn off the lights and away we go!

NUMBER ONE;

Hocus Pocus

It is a classic! 3 witches, a virgin, a zombie and a talking cat? Purrrrfect.

NUMBER TWO;

Halloweentown 

Again, not a scary movie. However, again I feel like these movies are a bit of a classic. I grew up watching these movies and loved them. A girl who find out she’s a witch and discovers the magical place called Halloweentown? Yes! Watch Marnie go on this crazy adventure with her family and save the town and people she loves.

NUMBER THREE;

The Nightmare before Christmas

Do I really need to explain? This is Halloween!

NUMBER FOUR;

Coraline

I never knew if this was supposed to be a creepy child’s movie, but The Other Mother terrifies me and in an alternate universe, they sew buttons over their eyes. Weird.

NUMBER FIVE;

Ghost Busters

They’ll teach you how to deal with ghosts.

NUMBER SIX;

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Classic. Classic. Classic. Damnit Janet!

NUMBER SEVEN;

The Witches

Not too scary. Well, the witches are scary.

NUMBER EIGHT;

Beetlejuice

Not scary but, damn, Beetlejuice is annoying.

NUMBER NINE;

Haunted Mansion

Spirits trying to break free, a twisted love story and a funny Eddie Murphy.

So there you go. Some movies to watch this Halloween without getting too scared – especially if you’re alone!
What are some of your favourite Halloween movies?

Have a happy, fun and safe Halloween!|

Chris's fave fall lips

Lipstick. My one true love. Ummmm, besides my boyfriend, and Reese cups. Ok, ok. It may be a three way tie (Don't tell my boyfriend!). The point is, I love lipstick. I probably have about 40 different ones, all amassed since I started wearing it four years ago. I can't get enough. Bright pink, light nudes, dark reds, and everything in between, I've got and I love them all. I could write for hours about lipstick, but today, I'm here to talk about 5 of my fall faves, as seen below.

Let’s start with my all time favourite fall lip, Black Cherry by Revlon. Really, it’s my all time favourite any time lip, but the look really comes alive in the fall. Em recommended it to me for the first time we hung out, which was a trip to the bar, and I haven’t looked back since. I’ve gone through three tubes in as many years. Glossy, sleek, and edgy, it goes with any fall look!

Next, we have Lolita by Kat Von D, the perfect dark neutral for this time of year. I heard great things about this colour, and formula, long before I tried it, and I can see now why it’s so popular. It’s incredibly matte, and goes on super smoothly, and doesn’t crumble too much, like some liquid lips can. Plus, it has great staying power, which is great for when you’re at Starbucks, sipping a PSL!

Daringly Nude by Maybelline is my go to everyday lipstick for work. It doesn’t have amazing staying power, but not every lipstick will. Sometimes you have to trade something for a great colour, and how soft and creamy it feels on the lips. It’s always good to have a colour you don’t need to worry about at the office, something that’s not too different than your lips. No one wants to be enjoying snack at their desk, then go to the bathroom and realize that their lipstick has been half lost on an apple and a water bottle!

uper smoothly, and doesn’t crumble too much, like some liquid lips can. Plus, it has great staying power, which is great for when you’re at Starbucks, sipping a PSL!

Kinda Sexy by MAC is my work power colour. I feel as if it’s a more grown up Daringly Nude. I wear it to meetings, lunch with my boss, and when I’m rocking a particularly bomb outfit. It’s still light enough that I don’t need to worry so much about it staying on during a busy work day, although it does (I love the staying power of MAC lipsticks). I just love the way I feel when I wear it, which exactly as the name suggest, is kinda sexy!

Last, but certainly not least is 107 Kate Moss by Rimmel. This was another recommendation by Em. The first time she showed it to me, she told me that I would receive a million compliments while wearing it, and she was right. The perfect cool toned red, it looks great on pretty much everyone. It stays on really well, and commands attention. The perfect fierce fall colour!

I hope you enjoy these recommendations!! Now go forth, and be bold and beautiful!

My Favourite Autumn Lipsticks

Hey guys!
Something you may not know about me, is that I'm a lipstick fiend. I have a whole drawer full.
I thought today I would share some of my favourite lipsticks to wear in the Fall.

I tried to include a couple nudes as well as some affordable options.


Number ONE

Clinique Chubby Stick in Curviest Caramel

It's a pink brown nude, that is more on the pink side. It's a super easy colour to wear and it has pretty good pay off. It's a creamy texture which means it glides on nice and easy. The only downside to this lipstick, is that it doesn't have the longest wear power. It's a lipstick you would need to reapply during the day.

NUMBER TWO

MAC Velvet Teddy

This is a newer addition to my collection. I've been wanting it for ages. I would describe this as another pinky brown nude. However, I find it to be more of a muted brown/mauve compared to Curviest Caramel. This shade is also a matte formula. The stay power on this lipstick is quite good, and requires small touch ups throughout the day - especially after eating. Pair this with a neutral brown eye and you will look slightly 90s, but totally amazing.

NUMBER THREE

Too Faced Melted Matte Liquid Lipstick in Candy Cane

 A bit annoyingly this is a limited edition lipstick from Too Faced holiday collection.
It's a vivid red that has a candy pink tinge to it. It's a matte formula that is easy to apply and it stays on forever. You may think it's coming off because it can leave behind little crumblies, but this lippy stays put. I always get compliments when I wear this one. And it smells like mocha mint, which is a bonus. This is definitely one of my favourite lipsticks ever.

NUMBER FOUR

Too Faced Liquid Lipstick in Melted Berry

Too Faced is rockin' the liquid lipstick game for Autumn!
I love this berry colour. It's got some slip to it which can make it tricky to apply, but as long as you take your time - you'll be fine. This lippy dries down to almost a semi matte. It's nowhere near as matte as the previous lipstick, but it does hold down on it's own. You may want to use a liner to keep it in check. You might have to do minor touch ups throughout the day depending. When it wears off, it leaves a beautiful stain on the lips.

Please excuse this horrendous photo

NUMBER FIVE

Revlon Lipstick in Black Cherry

When I'm feeling bold, vampy and confident, I love to rock this number. It's a deep purple red that is "out there", but totally still wearable. This lipstick is a creme finish, so it has a lot of slip. You'll want to wear a lip liner with it and you'll probably have to do some touch ups throughout the day. Sephora has a similar colour to this in their own brand called Crush (which is slightly more matte).
I love this colour because it's super affordable, it's beautiful and looks good on every skin tone.

So there you have it - some of my favourite Fall lipsticks!
Make sure to check out Christina's top lipsticks too - some of the ones she posted are my favourites as well.

If you enjoy posts like this, let us know - that way we'll post content like this in the future!

What's YOUR favourite lipstick to wear in Autumn? Let us know in the comments below! We're always looking to expand our collections.

Until next time,

Retro comic Halloween makeup!

Halloween is my absolute favourite! I love costumes, makeup, and let's be honest, candy, so this time of year is perfect for me! At my office, we can dress up as much as we want, but some places of work don't allow real costumes, or you may not want to go all out, so below I've done a simple makeup look that'll rock at any Halloween celebration or workplace!

As I said, this is pretty simple. All you need is: 

• A black eyeliner pencil, preferably a creamy one (I used NYX's Slide On, Glide On, Stay On & Definitely A Turn On Waterproof Extreme Shine eye liner in Jet Black)
• A chubby white eye pencil (I used NYX's jumbo eye pencil in Milk)
• A super matte red lip stick (I used Ruby Woo by MAC)
• An eye pencil sharpener that has a whole big enough for the jumbo pencil. You'll be sharpening the pencils a few times throughout the look, so you'll definitely need this.

Beyond what tools to use, there isn't too much instruction needed. The picture is pretty self explanatory! A couple notes would be to do the black parts first, then fill in the white dots around them. Except on the lips. Do not try to put on the red around the black on the lips! And blot your lips a couple times before you try to do the white patch, or you'll end up swirling it together, and it'll turn pink. Not cute and not what you want.

I hope you'll enjoy all the compliments you're going to get, and that you have a great Halloween!

Me Too

Me too.

I shouldn't have had to tell him I'm not interested. Over and over again. No, I didn't want to give him my number. No, I didn't want his number. No, I'm sure I don't want to give you my number. No, I don't want to go out with you.

I shouldn't have had to go hide in the store's backroom because he wouldn't stop pestering me.

I shouldn't have to had to move his hands off my body.

I shouldn't have had to smile for a photo while his hand is on my butt.

I shouldn't have had to tell him I'm not interested. Over and over again. I shouldn't have had to be called names for turning down his advancements.

I didn't want to be touched by you. I didn't want to be kissed by you. I didn't want anything from you.

I shouldn't have had these moments happen to me.

And neither should you.