Beauty So Clean Brush Cleaner in Gingerbread and Candy Cane: I got these a long time ago, and finally chose to start using them up. I really liked how they cleaned my brushes and how good they smelt after being clean. Would I buy it again? Yes, I quite liked them, maybe next IMATS I'll get more.
ELF Studio Daily Brush Cleaner: This has been hanging on my shelf forever. I never really liked the bottle and I didn't personally love the stuff. Would I buy it again? No, it is now sold in a much smaller bottle. I would be better off just putting rubbing alcohol and some water in a squirt bottle.
Jelly Pong Pong Lip Blush: I got this in a Glossy box, and well hated it. The stick wasn't actually attached into anything and just bounced around. It was waxy and smelled bad. It was time to toss it. Would I buy it again? NO!!!
ELF Studio HD Powder: I finally used this up! I have had it for years and years. It really was two containers put together so I feel the feat is even more impressive. Would I buy it again?  Yes, I recently purchased the yellow version of it. It is a great product at a very good price.
ELF Studio Flawless Finish Foundation: I loved this and so when I used my old one up I bought it again, well this one is yellow. I guess it got old really fast since I haven't even had it a year. I am pretty mad at how yellow it is really. Would I buy it again? No, I am not waisting my time with it again, which is a shame since my first bottle was so great.
B Kamins Maple Body Lotion: I got this in a glossy box and chose to toss it into my purse. It got used up really fast that way. It wasn't big but it was a nice lotion. Would I buy it again? No, it was pricy and I wouldn't know where to buy it now.
ELF Mascara: I got this at a dollarama for my $20 makeup challenge. It actually is good, but it became hard so it was time to toss it. Would I buy it again? Yes, both the waterproof and regular sides are really good and it is cheap.
Benefit That Gal: I got this tiny tube in a set a long time ago. It makes for a great illuminating primer. Would I buy it again? Yes, I have another little tube that I opened when this one was finished.

 lip liner in 917 - barberry bloom, single eye colour in 985- lantana, face accents in 180 - hibiscus and rehydrating lip glaze in 915 -kukui.
Lastly the Lip liner in Barbery Bloom is described as a matte intense red/orange, and it certainly is. So bold and dark at the same time. I have no liners quite like this and quite a few orange bold lipsticks so I thought it would be perfect to go along with them.

Barberry Bloom liner next to Golden Prism lip shine (I got it way back at christmas 2011 from a friend)

Other things that make me like Aveda's makeup:
I just discovered their makeup, but already I like it. They use 100% post consumed packaging, which makes me really happy. I love that the shadows and blush are ready to go in a palette and there is no waist or need to depot. I also find that with all the natural ingredients they do use, it still is great makeup.

On to some FOTD shots:
I may need to go back and get some of the lipsticks too. I really did like a few of them and I was really trying not to go overboard when I was there. Also, after this video I want to get Cinnamon Bark shadow.

 I picked up an EyeKo Trio of Skinny Mini liners (blue, brown and black) for $23, an Eyeko Skinny liner in Back for a friend (she adores these so much she sent me back for another) for $19. I got Caudalíe Beauty Elixir in 100 ml for $49. Finally I got a Nars Blush in Super Orgasm with 3.5 g for $15 (actually a good deal since the full size is only a small amount bigger and much more costly)
 David's Tea is a favourite of mine, I seem to have formed a large collection of their teas over the last year.  My friend Melissa from Melissa's Musings recommended some teas on her blog recently (check out the post here), they spoke to me and to be honest Melissa has never steered me wrong.
I picked up Organic Le Digestif tea (for my post meal full belly) and Mother's Little Helper (org) for my restless nights ( I am crazy stressed out right now and sleep is not something I am getting too much of right now).
I found these at the clear-out section of a Shoppers the other day, $2 each. Since I already have 3 shades I thought I would take the time to get some more.
I finally got my hands on the Quo Butterfly Brush Collection. 8 brushes and a bag. I love my butterflies (papillons).
 At Aveda I picked up my favourite hand cream of all time, Hand Relief. Pricey at $28 but worth every penny (can I still say that now that we don't have pennies?). I also grabbed their limited edition Light the Way Candle for $13. Every cent of the purchase price goes to charities to help keep water safe and clean around the world. It smells great too.
Lastly, at Shopper's Drug Mart I got a double pack of Marcelle wipes. I got the Hydra-c Wipes and the I-Bronze wipes in a pack together for just $5 (my shoppers is crazy some times with these deals).

April is Earth Month and Aveda Canada has lots planned to give Mother Earth a helping hand. There is the 24-hour cut-a-thon on Earth Day, April 22, where stylists across the world at various Aveda salons will participate to rase money and attempt to make a wold record for Guniess Records. There is the amazing candle they are selling, which every penny spent will go to protecting clean water (and it is made of reclaimed glass and only $13 in Canada). There is even their I Walk For Water event that raises money for WaterCan.

Other ways Aveda is helping is by teaching us ways to make our second and third day (or even fourth or fifth day) hair look fantastic. Thus reducing water consumption (and making us look fab).

I had my second day hair styled at the CIVELLO Salon in Toronto by Aveda Creative Director Kristjan Hayden. Here is what I learned.

EASY DIY SOLUTIONS: 

Featuring Aveda Canada Creative Director, Kristjan Hayden

SUPER STRAIGHT
Flatiron your hair straight and sleek.
As seen at: Derek Lam, Emilio Pucci, Lacoste, Marios Schwab, Micheal Kors, Saint Laurent
THE WET LOOK
Wet your hair with product and slick back.
As seen at: Jason Wu, Christopher Raeburn, Giambattista Balli, Haider Ackerman
THE LOW BUN
Pull your hair back and secure in a low ponytail. Use a comb to smooth any bumps before twisting your ponytail into a bun and securing with an elastic band.
As seen at: Erdem, Givenchy, Gucci, Ralph Lauren, Valentino, Versace
THE LOW PONY
Sleek ponytails secured at the nape.
As seen at: Alexander Wang, Chloe, Dior, Etro
ADD VOLUME (3 ways)
Spray volumizer in roots and blow dry. (Try: Aveda Pure Abuncance Style Prep)
Crimp roots under the part for added texture and fullness
Use Velcro rollers with Air Control hairspray. Heat and set with a blowdryer and diffuser

So what did Kristjan have planned for me? Well I got a low bun.
First he took my slightly greasy and flat hair and sprayed some Aveda Pure Abundance Style-Prep and sprayed it onto my roots to tame my oil and add some much needed volume. He then blasted it with the hair dryer to get even more volume going.

Dying to break into the fantastic world of hair styling? Have a flair for hair? Aveda Institute Canada is giving away scholarships, at four locations, Toronto, Winnipeg, Calgary and Vancouver. This might be your chance to break it big.

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This sounds like an exciting opportunity to get a full scholarship at one of the best hair schools, as well the event sounds amazing, don't miss out. For more information or to enter visit borntostyle.ca .

Enter soon, the last day to submit your video is March 1, 2013. To accommodate the demand, entry submission closes March 17th 2013 with the final runway shows taking place in May 2013.

*Candidates must be available to attend the competition taking place in the city of the school they are applying for and are responsible for all associated travel costs.

AVEDA Hair School is the sponsor and chief beneficiary of the competition.

Were you born to style hair? If so the Aveda Institute Canada having a video contest  which might be right up your ally.