Outfit of the Day

H&M Leather Skirt | See by Chloé Cardigan | FieldGuided Tote
American Eagle Jumper | Anthropologie Crystal Necklace | Aldo Booties

Outfit of the day from a few days ago, sporting my new leather H&M skirt. I've wanted a leather skirt for ages now and initially I had wished it was in black, but I kind of love this colour for spring! Will update later - this week is mid-terms... Work, work. Read more...

Collaboration Sofia Ajram x Le Petit Petit x Urban Outfitters

Rapture Cropped Shirt c/o Le Petit Petit x Sofia Ajram for Urban Outfitters | Velvet Leggings from American Apparel
Browns Boots | Zara Blazer Rapture Shirt | Hypnosis Shirt

So pleased to announce that my collaboration with Le Petit Petit is now available at Urban Outfitters! I'm so happy with this my heart could burst. I was just notified earlier this week and went into my local UO store to see if they happened to be available and there they were ♥ Thank you all for your continual support in my work. It means the world to me that others find inspiration and solace in the images I create. Me posing nerdily with the Rapture shirt at my local UO.
If you're interested in purchasing any of the garments, please send me a photo of you wearing it!
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Canada GlossyBox February 2012!

I came home from class today and ahhhlsdlkgdklsgklsd my GlossyBox had already arrived!! So I'm making this post as a little sneak peek! It's their first box in Canada - ever! Ohhh man. You know when you've found the one, and baby (baby, baby, ~oooh~), I've found the one. This is the best beauty subscription service yet (excluding Topbox, which looks absolutely gorgeous, but has a 4-month waiting list).

I think it was clever of them to include an Essie nailpolish with their signature company colour! So many delightful products! I'm going to try and make a review video tomorrow, but no promises!
Let me know if you've ordered yours or what you received in your box! I'm so thrilled though! ♥ Read more...

COSMIC WITCH GIVEAWAY

Thank you all for subscribing and continuing to support this blog. I've reached over 200 followers on Cosmic Witch, so I think it's time for a GIVEAWAY! Included in the giveaway is: Kimchi Blue velvet floral clutch w/ removable strap. Perfect for spring! ♥ Faun Notebook & hand-bound sketchbook. TokyoMilk soap, Crabtree & Evelyn India Hicks perfume. Benefit minis: Foaming Cleaner, Moisture Prep, Total Moisture.

So in total, included in the giveaway:
- Kimchi Blue clutch
- Faun notebook
- Hand-bound sketchbook
- TokyoMilk soap
- Crabtree & Evelyn India Hicks perfume
- Benefit minis

To participate:
- Be a subscriber of Cosmic Witch, either via BlogLovin' or Google RSS.
- Comment on this post with your favourite thing about spring
- Sharing this link via Twitter/Facebook will gain you an extra entry!

Giveaway closes March 10th! Good luck to you all! ♥ Read more...

Quick OOTD & Imadake

Some things I've been pining over lately,
Charlotte Martyr Gri Gri Bracelet Picnic Leather Bag in tan | Gainsbourg Hallmarked Ring 9K Gold

Nelly Trend Choker (Image c/o Love Aesthetic)

Ursa Minor Sage Linen Hand Dyed Dress (Made in Montreal! ♥) | Alexandra Grecco You Are My Moon & Stars Hair Pins

Real quick outfit of the day from this weekend!
Hello Kitty Shirt | American Apparel Shorts | American Apparel Belt
Deena & Ozzy Combat Boots | See by Chloe Cardigan | Thrifted Purse

Spent the weekend with the love of my life hanging around downtown. We revisited the Japanese restaurant Imadake for a delicious dinner last night and I picked up a Magic Mushroom Bubble Bar from Lush. Just a relaxing weekend before a hectic week. I'm shooting Ann-Ya garments tomorrow at the Snow Village, which I've never been to (I hope it's beautiful and not too busy!), and later this week I have some assignments due. Blergh! Read more...

January 2012 Luxe Box

So this little gem came in the mail this morning.

I'm actually not that thrilled with this month's box, although there was an effort made to improve last month's box by adding a second box? When I filled in the customer review form, I wrote (paraphrasing here) that I absolutely loathe receiving perfume samples. And this is like a joke. "Take a look at the collection of scents that we put together just for you!" Seems like they don't read through client feedback.

So here they are in all their 1.2mL glory. I could get these for free at The Bay, and some of these I already received in previous Luxe Boxes, but hoarders and perfume sample lovers should get a kick out of this. Curly Hair Solutions - Curl Keeper and NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil (Full Size) & NYX Round Lipstick (Full Size)
These are probably the products I'm most excited about - granted, NYX usually makes me break out in hives, and alternatives to the Curl Keeper were full-size Benefit products (that sold out before I could get my hands on that option in their "first come first serve" program). I used this on my hair this morning in place of Lush's R&B before curling my hair, and it's actually quite nice. I'm really pleased!

NYX Lipstick (Full size)
This was sent in a sheer light pink. Doesn't have a lot of coverage and rubs off pretty easily but it probably looks quite lovely with some pink lipgloss over top!

Contents of the second box: Schick Razor & Fekkai Hair Products
I am pretty thrilled about being able to try out the Fekkai hair products - I have a friend that swears by them. I found the addition of a razor in my box to be pretty comedic.. I hardly think that's a luxury beauty product, and the addition of several papers and an entire other box and paper to keep the products in place feel like such a waste in comparison to beauty subscription programs like Topbox, which are compact and more environmentally friendly.

Part of my gift to David. It's our two year anniversary on Monday, January 30th.

Bonus points if you can guess where this little guy is from!

Anyway, apologies for the rushed text - I'm headed off in a bit and wanted to get this post up so that people could have an idea of what's to come in this month's Luxe Box. This is my last month being a Luxe Box subscriber.. I don't think that for the money, it's been worth it. The products featured are hardly luxury products and are available at local drugstores. One thing that was in this month's box that wasn't featured was Seattle's Best Coffee - Ground Coffee... this would be nice if 1) I had a coffee machine that took ground coffee, and 2) If I drank coffee. Will probably be pawning this one off to someone else. Anyway, I'm much more excited about Glossy Box coming to Canada, which I've ordered one month of. It seems it's been consistently amazing if you watch YouTube unboxing reviews, and I can't wait for my February box to arrive!

If you received a January Luxe Box, please leave me your post link/review in the comments section below! I'm really interested in what everyone has to say about this month's box. Read more...

お帰りなさい

Braided headband by Good Night, Day

Some of the photos David took of me a while back where I'm wearing my ultra soft wool headband by Tara-Lynn. It's by far the most beautiful handcrafted winter accessory I've ever had, and I keep getting copious compliments when I wear it. I'm always happy to reply that it's handmade from a friend of mine ♥

Tara-Lynn has the most gorgeous online shop, if you're not familiar I definitely recommend checking it out! If the fact that every piece is hand made doesn't pull you in, the gorgeous wooly designs definitely will. Some of my favourites are the Lambton Merino Wool Cowl, the Merino Sweater w/ Leather Tassles and the Wawa Inspired Wool Cowl Read more...

Agent Provocateur S/S 2012 Collection

Daena | Ariel Mercy Body | Candace
I am hard-pressed to be in a good mood right now, but seeing Agent Provocateur's Spring/Summer 2012 Collection this morning brightened up my mood. Whenever a new collection for a designer I love is released, I'm tempted to pick and pry at the details that I dislike in attempt to deter myself from making a purchase, but AP never fails to clue in on exactly what I love and this season is no different.

Their S/S 2012 collection is 70s inspired, which I am head over heels in love with. It's definitely reminiscent of 70s erotica with its enchanting prints and fabrics and styles completely new to the AP repertoire. I am so thrilled to see that the lacy Ariel set features suspenders with six straps, something I've been pining over for ages, but can't seem to find anywhere! I'm also glad that their models are finally wearing suspenders properly (under your knickers, so you don't need to untie them when going to the washroom!)

I really can't wait to see this collection in person, especially the gorgeous Daena set shown above. Typically I dislike the look of florals on black (tends to look like you bought your knickers at Sears), but up-close the Daena line looks so elegant and romantic.
Now the hardest part is choosing a set.. can't just buy a pair of knickers.This is Agent Provocateur, after all.  Photo from a few months ago w/ David. Read more...

January 2012 Glymm Box

My January 2012 Glymm Box arrived in the mail yesterday! For those of you who are unfamiliar, Glymm Box is a monthly beauty subscription program available in Canada and based in Quebec. For $10 a month, they'll send you between 4-5 "luxury" beauty samples (and usually one full-size product) for you to try out. All of this is tailored to a beauty profile that you fill out when you first subscribe. Let's get started on this month's box! List of everything that's in this month's box. When opening new beauty boxes, make sure they're cat-approved before continuing. So here are the five products!
Kaia Naturals | Juicy Bamboo Facial Cleansing Cloths (Full Size: $17.99)
This cloth is soaked in Vitamins and is said to be made with 99% natural ingredients, perfect for removing makeup, toning, or cleansing the face. I'm pretty excited about this! The full-size is pretty expensive, almost 3x what I spend on makeup removing wipes, so we'll see if it's worth the price.

Vasanti Cosmetics | BrightenUp! Enzymatic Face Rejuvenator (Full Size: $34.00)
This product claims to "dramatically improve your sin's texture". It's enriched with aloe and papaya enzymes. I haven't ever used any Vasanti products, but I'm pretty excited given the opportunity to test this one out, seeing as it seems to have very positive reviews online!

Anastasia Beverly Hills | Clear Brow Gel (Full Size: $21.00)
This is the product I'm the most excited about! This gel claims to set your brows perfectly all day, and is an Anastasia Beverly Hills best-seller.

Burt's Bees | Nourishing Milk & Honey Body Lotion (Full Size: $12.99)
This new body lotion says it is clinically proven to restore moisture and replenish dry skin. It claims to deliver beneficial nutrients to the skin through coconut and Vitamin E. I'm not crazy about Burt's Bees products, especially hair and body products, but milk and honey sounds like a delicious fragrance combination, so I'm excited to try it out!

Cargo Cosmetics | Eye Pencil (Full Size: $16.00)
This is the full-size product that's available in this month's box, so this product alone pays for the box. I don't know if I would've gone out of my way to pay $16 for an eye pencil on my own, but it gives me the chance to check out this new brand. This glides onto the skin really smoothly and came in a rich chocolate brown colour. I'm left wondering if I can use it on my eyebrows or not.

So my favourite product this month was... !


Definitely the Anastasia Brow Gel! I wanted to buy this a few months ago, but opted to go for the cheaper Sephora brand, but I'm delighted I get the opportunity to try this one out and compare it to the cheaper-priced alternative. I gel my brows almost daily, so I'm happy that I received a product I'll be using!

Overall, I'd give this month's box a 7.5/10 (room for improvement!) I'm excitedly awaiting this month's Luxe Box, as my 3-month subscription will be over, and I can look into alternatives (Glossy Box is finally coming to Canada, and it looks amazing). I'd like to get my hands on a Topbox (it looks like the best available Canadian subscription program, but they're sold out until 6 months from now!) - one day!
If you're a Glymm Box subscriber, please link me to your post or video, as I'd love to hear your thoughts on this month's products!

Edit | I ordered the first month of GLOSSYBOX! I'm so excited! Every video I've watched of unboxing looks amazing with legit luxury products. I only ordered one month to check it out and see if it's as good, but if you live in Canada, go and subscribe! Read more...

Weekly Favourites

See by Chloé leather keychain. Deborah Lippmann's Some Enchanted Evening, a gift from my mum! ♥ Emerald blouse by Sparkle and Fade | S'well Water Bottle | Deborah Lippmann glitter polish | See by Chloé keychain
Some things from this week. I spoiled myself on Friday before meeting my mum up for lunch by getting this See by Chloé keychain. I didn't even go into The Bay to pick anything up, but was wondering around downtown and I saw it and ahhh the kitten is so beautiful, and I love tapered keychains, even if I only have it for one key, so I got it for myself to replace the Miu Miu keyholder I had lost/mugged/RIP around this time last year.

The S'Well water bottle is some insanely amazing invention. If you know where to find one near you, or are in search of a new beverage bottle, I seriously recommend checking this one out. Normally, I ain't a big advocate of beverage holders (who cares), but this is seriously amazing. I poured hot tea into it yesterday at 5:00pm, and when I woke up at 7:00am this morning my tea was still hot. I kid you not. Science is amazing.

On Saturday, David and I went out to see A Dangerous Method, which, while over priced, was one of the better movies I've seen in a long time at the movie theatre! Sunday we took photos at the Westmount Greenhouse and went to a local café for a late hot chocolate.

Yesterday, I started my first jewelry course. It was three hours - from 7:00 - 10:00pm! So nerve-wracking! I made a really horrible looking star keychain, which I am not going to share because it's seriously horrendous and hangs off my pencil case like a trophy of how long it takes for me to produce shit material, but next week I get to design and make a simple sterling silver ring.

I think - David better not be reading this - I think I'm going to try to make a set of rings for us. Is that cheesy? I always wonder if I'm cheesy. Or creepy. Like taking a photo of him while he's asleep in my bed. That's creepy. That sounds creepy. Especially on the Internet. Damnit, Internet, it looks cute when you see it on Tumblr, but when you do it yourself, it's damn creepy. It was one iPhone picture! Forget I ever said anything. Anyway, on the topic of my creepy affections, January 30th is our 2-year anniversary, and I'd like to make him a ring. Not necessarily that he will wear it, but just as an object of affection, I suppose. I have already planned out what I'd like for it to look like, and I'm extremely excited by the notion. Hopefully it'll come out looking nothing like this shitty keychain I made, especially since I have over a month to make this ring. Cheers to that!

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What's In My School Bag

I had a pretty positive response with regards to a what's in my school bag post, so here it is! For the past year and a bit, I've been using my Cooperative backpack that I purchased when I worked at Urban Outfitters, because I fear scoliosis (I have flat feet, which cause my spine to not be straight, and wearing a backpack is way better than a purse), but for now I've been using my FieldGuided Tote! It's so big and clean, and helps to keep all of my work so neat and organized! I love it! Here's just about everything in my tote from last week. My Marc Jacobs laptop case that was a gift from my mum for Christmas. It's so gorgeous - the lining is absolutely the softest fabric! Also, a custom made bow pouch from Leah Goren, that I keep all of my school bills and receipts in to keep my wallet from overflowing, and my small flat purse from Indigo that carries all my little pills, Advil and such. Mian Mian's Candy, which I am not reading until later this semester, but I had to purchase, and a McGill notebook to keep me organized in my Chinese Literature class. A used hardcover copy of Where the Girls Are that I'm currently reading for my Feminism in the Media class. A great read with interesting personal stories. Beside it, a mechanical pencil and my Louis Vuitton Agenda in amarante, which was a gift from my mum for my 21st birthday. I love it! The design is so gorgeous and it keeps me so organized. Said agenda with monogramed inside panel. All of my books for the week. I'm so delighted that Judy Rebick will be teaching my Canadian Women Studies class. I've only had the pleasure of attending one class so far, but she is so interesting and entertaining. She shares with us really intimate events that have happened in her life. I'm so happy I was able to get into this class. It's her first time teaching at McGill! Prada wallet and a mini mirror. I have a phobia of carrying mirrors with me, for fear of them breaking, but it seems like it should be pretty safe padded neatly inside my wallet. I have awful teeth and food.. stuck.. between.. teeth... embarrassing Braceface moment. My pencil case: hand sanitizer, cream, lip balm, high lighters, pens, etc. What do you keep in your school bag? I'm a bit of a freak when it comes to watching/subscribing to "what's in my bag/purse/knapsack/etc" posts and videos. Also, room tours. Also, makeup collection videos. So please do share! O start my jewelrysmithing classes tonight from 7:00 - 10:00pm! I hope they'll be amazing! I'd really like to get into creating my own line if I end up enjoying it. Read more...