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My bingo wearing boots

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Having a tablet is quite dangerous and so convenient all at the same time, let me tell you.

Dangerous as I carry it into bed, ‘browsing’ online stores turns into full fledged shopping. Rash decisions are made and purchases are bought. But it’s so convenient, and light weight compared to a laptop or duh… a computer. Like I’d carry that around in my lap all day.

I just got a check up at my Doctor’s office since I haven’t had one in about 6 years. I know. Bad. I never go because I’m never sick, and her office is all the way out in Guelph. It’s far!

While I was in the waiting room, rather than flicking through those dirty germy magazines from 5 years ago, I brought my tablet. I didn’t take photos of myself using it in the quiet office. Because my Blackberry makes this loud “kaahcchuhh” sound when I snap a picture. It would’ve been weird. Let’s just imagine, shall we? Here’s a prettier visual than a scary doctor’s office.nexus-7

I’ve loaded up my Nexus 7 tablet with a bunch of games to play, when I’m “stuck” in places like the Doctor’s office. Definitely enjoying Candy Crush, and Minion Rush.

My doctor commented on my boots. Made me feel awesome. Do you like them?

I bought these suede Tahari boots a few years ago from Winners (like Marshalls or TJ Maxx) and I’ve kept them in tip top shape and have never dared to wear them once outside, if the weather was iffy. Mind you, the very first time I did wear them I spilled hot chocolate over the toes. Thankfully my Boyfriend is the stain remover king and got it out while I had to sit in the other room, rocking back and forth trying not to pester him asking if the stain came out.

I usually love to pair my fancy heel boots with black pants and fall earth tone colours. I’ve been told that those colours look best on me and I have to agree. ;)

Can’t go wrong with wearing a simple top, with some jeans and these boots! Am I right or am I right? Don’t answer that. Leanne will probably tell me to head to the legion and go play bingo in my cowboy suede boots.

Do you have a favourite article of clothing, or shoes?

What is your favourite season?

What colours do you tend to wear the most?

How often do you shop online?

When’s the last time you saw your Doctor?

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Are epilators worth the pain?

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The real kicker. Are epilators worth the pain?

Before I get started, if you’re unaware of what an epilator is, it’s a device that has a rotating head on it which has a bunch of tweezers that pluck out your hairs, really fast. The perks of using this is you’re removing hair at the root just like waxing, so your hair doesn’t grow back as quickly. It even pulls out those stubborn thin and fine hairs, which is unbelievable since I always had to tweeze after waxing.

As you continue to use an epilator such as the Philips SatinPerfect Epilator, those hairs get easier to pull out since they’re not thick and stubbly from being cut off with a razor.

First things first. I wanted to try an epilator for the longest time because I knew it would be a similar pain sensations as waxing. Except a slower process, since it’s not as quick as waxing. Just less mess!SatinPerfect-by-Philips

If you want to get an idea of pain, it’s going to feel the same as waxing. Except you’re going over the same spot a few times. So the pain is longer since you’re continually going over the spot. The reason I didn’t buy one for the longest time is the fear factor. I remember the first time I went to get my armpits waxed I was terrified. But as soon as the first strip ripped off, I was good. I knew what to expect. Eventually I bought my own waxing warmer, and while that was great, I ended up getting a little too experimental and causing some grief on myself. I’ll let your mind do the wandering on that one. No need to elaborate. Let’s all just nod in agreement.

Sure enough, a few months went by and I got lazy and started shaving with a razor. My skin can be sensitive, so shaving sometimes creates uncomfortable razor burn on my under arms.

Hence my review about the Philips SatinPerfect Epilator! As you can see it comes with a few added attachments.SatinPerfect-Epilator

Attachments:

  • Shaver
  • Massaging attachment
  • power cord to charge it (the product itself is wireless)
  • cleansing brush to clean off excess hairs

The reason I wanted to review (and received it from the Philips PR team) this is due to the fact that waxing got messy, and then I got lazy, waiting for the warmer to heat up the pot of wax. Not to mention the fact that I took off half my eyebrow doing it myself. That’s what happens when you get a little too comfortable with the product. You get cocky and try new things.

Using the epilator for the first time is like getting waxed for the first time. There was no negotiating myself to get ready to pull off a wax strip. Instead, there was this machine that could potentially eat my skin and rip all the hairs our while doing so. I mean, it sounds like a torture device when it’s turned on. I’m scaring you, aren’t I? Please keep reading, I promise it gets better.

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Sephora VIB haul

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My Sephora online order finally came in. I went shopping in the store but ended up wanting to buy a big ol’ size bottle of the Purity cleanser. I heard that it came with a pump if you got the largest one. But mine didn’t end up shipping with one. So maybe they don’t do it anymore?

I had just gotten back from my girls weekend down in the USA and the next few days later, Sephora e-mails us VIB card-holders telling them we get 20% off anything and everything. Well goodie. I saved some dollars down in the states buying a few things. But I could save a lot more buying even MORE stuff from the sale. So that’s exactly what I did.Sephora-VIB-sale

I had nothing on my list to buy. But I certainly went out and got a lot of things for something I didn’t really need. Oops?

Alfie kinda likes Sephora too.

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