1. ASOS Faux Fur Pointed Collar $21.92
2. Sephora for OPI “Keep Me On My Mistletoes” $12.50 (in store only)
3. Lip tints by Lush in “Snow Fairy” (*available winter only) and in Chili Tingle $9 each
4. Mistletoe charm $20
5. Starbucks Snow day mug $6.50
6. Dani embroidered hobo by Club Monaco *saw it in store today, forgot to check the price
7. Gold plated hair comb $11
Diana ♥
After I graduated from high school I found out that my grade 12 math teacher passed from prostate cancer. He was 32 years old, a lot of girls in our school had a crush on him, he was a kind person, and died 7 days after he was diagnosed because the cancer spread too fast. November is a men’s health awareness month in Canada also known as Movember. Why Movember? The name comes from moustache + November, men sign up to an online charity and grow out their moustaches for the entire month.
A loved man is a healthy man. I think that all of us can participate in Movember by appreciating the men that we have in our lives right now - our boyfriends, brothers, fathers, grand dads, and husbands. And how do we appreciate? Usually with gifts and surprises, bought or handmade. Sometimes I find it difficult coming up with gifts for guys so I made a list:
1. Breakfast - In bed or on the table it is a sentimental gesture. If you like to sleep in you can make the breakfast and write a note on a card then go back to sleep.
2. Perfume - Smell perfume that he already has and pick one with a similar scent. If you are not good at scents, write down perfume that he has and look up online key ingredients, then find a perfume with similar stuff. My favourite: Canali’s Summer Night $60
3. Hand cream - A good hand cream goes a long way, men get dry skin too especially in winter time. My favourite: Hemp hand protector by Body shop $20
4. Wallet - I find that my boyfriend wears out his wallet every year, I am sure other men aren’t that different. So wallet should be a great gift. Make sure that the wallet colour will match the colour of his wardrobe and personality. My favourite: Roots wallet $100
5. Hat - Great gift for fall and winter to keep your loved ones ears warm. My favourite: Zara hat $15-25
6. Love note - Write a love or appreciation note and put it into his bag, laptop case or wallet.
7. Shaving kit - They all need one :) My favourite - Baxter’s shaving kit $25-40
8. Razor - Necessity. My favourite - Vintage looking razors compatible with Gillette razors by D.R. Harris $200
9. Massage - everyone loves it. Depending on your budget you can get a certificate to a spa or a massage bar. My favourite: Lush’s massage bars $10
10. Balloons - Decorating his room or study with balloons is a cute idea with a sure guarantee to bring a smile to his face. Grown ups don’t get balloons as often anymore so it is has a built in element of surprise.
Diana ♥
1. H&M Knit Dress (oversized fisherman sweater or a dress is a must have this fall) *A cheaper version can be found at Bluenotes or your local thrift store $79.95
2. Etsy pumpkin necklace by lunashineshine $14.00
3. Annabelle blush “Rosewood - 18” (beautiful burgundy colour, lasts whole day) $7.25
4. Forever21 Olive Green Nail Polish (green is in!) $3.80
5. Lancome “All done up” cream lipstick $27 (beautifully compliments the Annabelle blush)
6. E.L.F. Beauty school 32 piece palette Vol.1 (all neutral colours) $5
7. Forever21 Leatherette Flat Boots (great for the rainy weather) $39.80
This fall Europe is in love with burgundy, orange and green. This love spreads to colourful stalkings, nail polish, jackets and makeup. Colour is good, the trick is not to overdo it and combine colourful items with blacks and neutrals. Same goes for makeup ladies, succulent lip colours are in so dull down your eyes and go for neutral eyeshadows. To add that extra spice add a blue or green mascara. Also, don’t forget to accessorize!
Diana ♥
