So it's been awhile, I know. But Muted is up and running again, and we should have a new issue by this week.
First of all...I'd like to dedicate my upcoming issue to my mother who passed away on February 2nd. Thank you to everyone who came out to the funeral or the viewing or the dinner, thanks to my two musketeers (Claire and Chelsea)for sleeping over the day she passed away and brought doughnuts, thanks to my two crazy friends Adriana and Melissa for the cupcakes and to my broadcast class for donating their money to the cancer society. It was super nice of all of you and my family thanks you again for the support.
Secondly...I'd like everyone to say a big HOWDY to our new features editor Jessica Lewis. She's in London right now but she shall be back, but she's already doing an amazing job. If you need to contact her to write for us or pitch something her email is jlewis@mutedmag.com
So my life is one hectic moment after another...seriously, do I ever give myself a break?
On the upside I’m getting ready for spring…the only thing missing is an awesome umbrella. I left my pretty H&M one on the train.
So here are some photos of my total awesome spring stuff! If the economy is getting to you, my list of spring stuff will probably help since I usually never like to buy overly expensive items. *I'm going to be upfront and state that I do work for Joe Fresh, so yes I do buy Joe Fresh products and clothes because I actually like the stuff. So you might think I'm pimping out the product because I work there but I'm not...I genuinely love Joe Fresh stuff, it's cheap and up-to-date on trends)*
Yellow nails? This colour is HOT…and I love it. Everyone has pretty much complemented it except for a homeless man who told me my nails should be red not yellow on an escalator at the Eaton’s Centre…I kid you not.
It’s Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Nail colour in lightening. I paid $5.99 for it.
Makeup: Oh wear to start? Let’s start with the Joe Fresh makeup. I’m in LOVE with the Joe Fresh liquid eye liner ($6). It’s the applicator itself that’s amazing…it’s thin enough so I can make a line that is actually pretty straight and precise. The eye shadow colour is called Forest and it’s a bit pigmented, paired up with my Benefit F.Y.eye, it lasts all day!
Maybelline Mascaras: The Colossal is probably the better of the two. It’s perfect for my tiny, barely there lashes. It makes them look thicker and longer. The Stiletto on the other hand is great because it makes my eyelashes longer than what the Colossal can do. However, it doesn’t bring on the volume…so my lashes look longer but still barely there.
Physician’s Formula: I picked them up for $9.99 each, which is pretty cheap considering they are usually $15-$20. The eye shadow set is good value because you get three makeup looks in one package. It gives you a natural, playful, and dramatic look by using the three palettes set up for you. Next is the mineral powder. I love the packaging on this because the brush snaps into the overall package. I love tipping it upside down and shaking it to get some powder out. The only thing is the product is likely to get everywhere since it’s a loose powder.
Clothes: I’m obsessed with the men’s wear look for women this season. I had to purchase two dresses that look like men’s shirts. They look cute with a pair of tights or can be worn alone. I usually throw on a cheap tank top underneath it and leave the few top buttons open so my boobs don’t look too gigantic in the dress. The purple one is probably my favourite, although be careful to wear it on camera, it shows up blue on HD cameras for some reason…I got it at H&M for $35. The other dress is from Joe Fresh ($19), it looks grey although I believe it has blue lines. Apparently Joe Mimran made a men’s shirt to match it, I shall get a picture of that later.
Shoes: Why pay more, when you can pay less…ok I purchased my shoes at Payless. I seriously try not to spend over $50 on a pair of shoes which is why these worked out well for me. The ballet flats I got for $12 and they are a metallic purple, but not an overbearing metallic like some of the other flats they were selling. The blue platform sandals were $37.99 and they are actually quite comfortable although they don’t look it…and they make me look 3 inches taller…which makes me average height…great…
~With love on my right heel and hope on my left~
Fran
