Arm Candy Tips

Stacking bracelets was super in during 2012 and I don't expect this trend to disappear anytime soon! Stores are starting to come out with pre-arranged bracelet sets (check out Aldo Accessories and H&M for great "starter kits").

Here are some basic stacking tips to help you get started!

Tip #1: Mix up materials! You can mix leather with pearls with wood with metal. I've mixed all four materials in the picture down below. 

Tip #2: Use bracelet fillers. The trick to having great arm candy is stacking. You don't want to have four large statement bracelets on one arm or you'll look like a gladiator. Instead, choose 1-2 statement bracelets and 2-3 smaller bracelet fillers. Check out Glint & Gleam for super cute bracelet fillers (US only).

Tip #3: Make your own bracelet fillers to save money, and instead spend your cash on a few really great pieces! You can get beads at your local craft store and jewelery cord from a dollar store. Simply secure with a knot and seal with a hot glue gun. Below, I mixed a $100 CAD Tory Burch wrap bracelet with a pearl bracelet I made myself (it only cost me 75c).

Tip #4: Don't go too overboard! A good limit for stacking would be 1/3 the length of your forearm. 

Tip #5: Play around with different bracelets and arm arrangements! Bracelets may look better when stacked in a certain order.

Tip #6: Snap a pic on Instagram and #armcandy ;)   

Tory Burch Leather Bracelet, $100; Brown pearl bracelet I made myself; Aldo Accessories Rose Gold Bracelet, set for $12; Michael Kors Watch, $250; Cross Bracelet from Philippines

H&M Skull Scarf, $7.95; H&M Sweater, $29.95

Glossybox Canada - December 2012

My December 2012 Glossybox finally arrived!

This month's Glossybox wasn't as exciting as the November box (Holiday edition) and I was expecting a New Year's themed box. It turned out to be a Lou Lou themed box - the box was silver and included a subscription card to the magazine. They're also having a promotion - if you buy a 6 or 12 month Glossybox subscription you get a free Lou Lou subscription.

Aveeno Tinted Moisturizer with Vitamin C, for Light-Medium Skin. Full size, $27. Not the greatest moisturizer, goes on too thick and shiny - not a good look for your face!

Aveeno Ultra-Calming Daily Moisturizer. Full size, $27. Didn't bother opening this. The last Aveeno moisturizer I received from Glossybox broke me out!

TRESemme Split Remedy Shampoo and Conditioner, sample size.

Revlon Nail Polish in Hushed Blush. Full size, $6 (but Revlon is almost always on sale at Wal-Mart or Shoppers Drug Mart). I love pink but this one looks too dull for me :(

Glossybox Brand Fake Lashes. Full size, $12.50. Wow, these lashes sure are thick...

TRESemme Fresh Start Dry Shampoo, sample size. 

Avon Lip Gloss, full size. I feel like I've got 4 different lip glosses of the same color but different brands, all from Glossybox!

BONUS ITEM: Nobia X-Cessories Earrings, full size. Includes 30% off coupon.

Glossybox recently raised their prices from $15 to $21/month so that they could provide us with better items, comparable to those from Glossybox USA. However, seeing as all of these products were basically drugstore items, I did not find this month's box worth the price.

I still love Glossybox though and think they are one of the best beauty boxes in Canada (this was my first "disappointment box" after having been a subscriber for several months).

BUT... I have decided to temporarily pause my subscription with them and try out both Ipsy and Beauty Box 5! (Kind of wish I got the December 2012 Beauty Box 5 instead, it looks SWEET).

If you still want to subscribe to Glossybox you can sign up here! =)
(Note: It is a referral link!)

Nails of the Day

Chanel Nail Polish in "Coco Blue"

This nail polish goes on perfectly after two layers and does not need a top coat! Dries really quickly too! Retails for: $30 (The Bay or Holt Renfrew). On the expensive side but the colors are so vivid and pretty, it's worth it!