I'm going to Ontario in 3 and a half weeks! I'm going to visit my sister, her fiance, her kitty and her budgie bird. It will be my first plane ride ever and I am very excited! It will also be my first time visiting another province. And HELL it is my first time taking a vacation! I'm very excited to have zero work/homework obligations for an entire week. This hasn't happened since last December, and that wasn't entirely like a vacation because January stress was lurking just around the corner. Isn't September stress lurking around the corner you ask? No. I've blocked it out of my mind.
So with a trip to Ontario, comes a shopping trip in Toronto! I'm very excited to shop till I drop! Naturally, I have made a shopping list in my mind weeks in advance. I am keeping my list semi small so I am able to discover items I hadn't thought of or didn't know existed. I thought I would share the must haves on my list!
First up! A black scuba Lululemon hoodie. I know. Not the most exciting must-have. It is for me though! I have always wanted this plain black hoodie. I have one scuba hoodie in pink and I love it. I wear it so much. These hoodies are so comfy, keep their shape very well and are much more flattering than most hoodies. They are perfect for BC's frigid weather. I have ordered from lululemon.com several times, but have never ordered this hoodie. I'm not sure why, as I've always wanted it. There is nothing better than a black hoodie. I only have one black hoodie currently and it isn't my favorite because it has a brand name across the chest...it's a bit young for my style now. This is the grown up hoodie in my opinion :) I would also like a new headband! I go to the gym and I like to do yoga so this is a must have purchase for me!
On to the glory that is MAC Cosmetics. I have a few MAC eyeshadows and have slowly been building my collection one eyeshadow at a time. I also have one MAC blush and one MAC lip gloss. That sums up the extent of my MAC collection. MAC is a major treat for me. There is no MAC store anywhere near where I live for 100's of kms so I am thrilled to enter a real MAC store for the first time ever! I order MAC cosmetics online once in awhile but their shipping is kind of annoying because they tend to ship FedEx and you have to be home to receive the purchase! Otherwise, it gets sent to the FedEx shipping Centre and it is located way on the other side of town. Bussing to this location is also a major headache. I have no vehicle. WHINE WHINE WHINE. I would love to try a MAC Mineralize Skin Finish (MSF). I'm particularly interested in the ones that are more of a blush/highlighter for the skin than a skin tone powder. I haven't decided on a shade as I haven't found any swatches that seem to do them justice yet. I would like to see these in person before I make a decision. Secondly, I would like to have a MAC lipstick. I know there is likely a dupe for every single MAC lipstick, but I don't care. It is like the Chanel handbag of lipstick. I want it for the label on the side of the tube...sue me. The two I have picked out here are both coral lipsticks. I really love coral lipsticks and I find that it can be challenging to find a perfect coral at the drug store. I am not certain what shade I will end up getting, but I fancy these a lot!
On to things I would like to purchase from either Sephora or Shoppers Drug Mart. I have Shoppers Drug Marts here but I have a $25 gift card to use and I'd like to use it when I'm in Toronto so I can have fun shopping for makeup with my sister. Above, you will see Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara. I have gotten a case of the mewantitis EVERY time I've seen this mascara used by makeup gurus. I am very against paying high end prices for mascaras as I feel there are fab ones at the drug store for a fraction of the price. I have never seen a wand like this available at the drug store and this tiny tube is only $10. I know Maybelline makes one with a tiny wand but I cannot find it in my stores. Plus, I will be on vacation. Plus I haven't really bought much for myself all summer. Plus, sue me.
This may be the purchase I am most excited about and CANNOT stop thinking about. This is the new Smoked Palette by Urban Decay. It is sort of the response to the Nakeds, I suppose. I love that there are beautiful jewel tones and a new taupe to add to my neurotically large taupe collection. It also comes with a full size eyeliner in perversion and that is a kick ass liner. The packaging is cute and I am excited to try UD's new and improved eyeshadow formula.
Finally, I'd love to own a designer iPhone case. The one pictured is a beautiful wristlet by Kate Spade. I have been looking at this case for months online. I love that it has places for your debit/credit cards/ID. There are many times I just want to take a debit card and my phone and not lug around my purse. This would be perfect for that! I also love the colour and I think the interior of this case would go very well with my iPhone 4GS. My phone is my baby. My prized possession. I currently have an Otterbox case which I do really like and it is very good quality. I find that the white rubber gets a bit grungy looking though. This purchase will require a trip to the Apple store. Another place I have never visited before as we do not have one in my city.
So that wraps up my must haves! My me wants! My gotta have it nows! I will likely do a post detailing my haul of what I actually ended up purchasing. I have been so good resisting every temptation to shop this summer and am very excited for my one splurge shopping day in Toronto. I'm also excited to shop for makeup with my sister as we only get to do that once a year...if that!
Have a great night!
xoxox
Nicole
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