2 Years Ago..

I looked like this

I've changed ALOT within the past 2 years & I find it amazing how the same person can become someone so different over time. The time this photo was taken I have to say I was going through a phase that I am not proud of. I let certain types of people influence me & my closest "friends" at the time warped my reality into focusing on things that arent actually very important. Education, success, family, careers, morals & self respect are what is important & Im ashamed to say that I focused on none of that back then. I guess when you grow up & get rid of those toxic people from your life you finally realize what actually counts in life. Im very proud of who I am now & that I had the strength to move onto a new phase, a better phase & leave those awful girls & guys behind. If you asked anyone who knew me back when I was 18 they would never believe that I would be where I am now at 20. I love that I can prove people wrong while those old "friends" are still the same.

xoxo Victoria.

WEIGHT LOSS BEFORE & AFTER: 14lbs

This is a before & after weight loss photo
Both photo's were taken before bed when I weigh the most

COMPLETELY UNTOUCHED FROM PHOTOSHOP

Honestly, this is total proof that if I can do it so can you. It has taken me about 4yrs in total to lose this weight. I've yo-yo dieted & lost a few then gained it all back faster than I could open a bag of chips. I havent deprived myself of anything I like (except fast food, but I did sneak in a NYF last week, eep!). I will do a post within the next few weeks on motivation & determination. You really have to be in the right mind set to lose weight & you need to know what REALLY works. I'll talk about all of that & give my personal advice & opinion on everything I have tried & come to learn. It has taken 4yrs to finally succeed. Be patient my loves.

xoxo Victoria.

WEIGHT LOSS UPDATE

Since my last post about 5 weeks ago I have been struggling with a plateau. I did some research on ways to get over it & start losing weight again & seeing more results. I went down to 142lbs about a week & a half later which was awesome but I then plateaued for about 2 weeks of just being 142. I kept to my routine determined to see results & I woke up this morning & stepped on the scale for the first time in about 2 weeks & the numbers I saw made me ecstatic!

I AM NOW 139LBS

I have lost weight many times before but 142 was about the lowest I had ever got (which is why it was so frustrating that I plateaued at 142 lol) & I just couldnt break out of the 140s. This time I did! :)

Just remember patience, determination & motivation where ever you can find it will be the key to your success if you're trying to lose weight. Support is also extremely important & Im very lucky to have a boyfriend who gives me that extra push I need at times & shows me how proud he is. He bought me a new pair of shoes (the sexiest wedges ever!) last weekend cuz I lost 10lbs. What a sweetie.

Total Weight Loss: 14lbs

Happy healthy eating & staying fit!

xoxo Victoria.

FOTD: Soft Cool Browns

 I went to Toronto today to see a bestie with another bestie :) We just chilled & shopped a little so I didnt do anything crazy interesting with my makeup but I havent posted in a few days so I figured I need to get something up! The photo of my eye shows some red in the darkest shadow but theres no red in it at all in person. The lighting today was very off since every photo is pretty much a different colour, damn clouds!

Eyes:
MAC "painterly" paint pot (base)
MAC "patina" eyeshadow (all over the lid) (MAC 239 brush)
MAC "kid" eyeshadow (crease) (MAC 217 brush)

MAC "copperplate" & "mystery" eyeshadow (outer V) (MAC 219 brush)
MAC "copperplate" eyeshadow (lower lash line) (MAC 219 brush)
MAC "gesso" eyeshadow (highlight) (MAC 227 brush)
MAC "white frost" eyeshadow (inner corner & highlight) (MAC 275 brush)

NYX jumbo pencil in "milk" (waterline)
NYX jumbo pencil in "black bean" (tightline & liner) (thin liner brush)
Cargo "lash activator" mascara

Face: 

MAC pro longwear concealer in "NW15" (Jordane B-54 brush)
MAC MSF Natural in "light" (MAC 150 brush)
Coastal Scents camo quad in "dark" (contour) (MAC 168 brush)
MAC "fabulush" cream colour base (blush)
Too Faced "snow bunny" bronzer (highlight) (MAC 188 brush)
MAC "corduroy" eyeshadow (brows) (MAC 263 brush)

Lips:
California Mango lip balm

Lise Watier plumpissimo  lipgloss in "corail"

xoxo Victoria.

New Shoes :)

One thing about being a girl is that we LOVE shoes (well most of us!). I, however, happen to be a total shoe junkie. I own way more shoes than I know what do do with. My bookshelf is now a shoe shrine & all my flats & sandals are doubled & tripled on the bottom shelf along with my winter & rain boots sitting in the front hall closet. So today I noticed a buy one get the 2nd 50% off sale sign in R2W's window. Naturally, I went in & spent too much money! I got motorcycle inspired studded boots & sandals with chain & diamonds in them (obviously fake lol). I know the boots are out of season but I just couldnt afford them in the spring so I bought them now since I really wanted a pair back then. I never have really been one to follow the current trend so I'll be sporting these for years to come!

Both of these are from Zigi New York

These boots were in yesterdays OOTD with the sides flipped up

Here's my entire shoe collection... Ive definitely run out of room! Click the picture to enlarge it.

xoxo Victoria.

FOTD: CANADA DAY!

 Today is Canada Day & I decided to be patriotic with my makeup! James & I are going to the beach to watch fireworks later tonight which is what inspired this look. I used red cosmetic safe glitter all over my lid to recreate the sparkle of fireworks :)

xoxo Victoria.

Cargo Lash Activator Mascara Review

This is a review on the Cargo Lash Activator mascara. The tube I have is a travel size.

First thing I have to say is that the wand/brush on this mascara is very unique. Its extremely rubbery & flexible. Personally I'm not a huge fan of plastic or rubber mascara wands but this one is an exception. It separates the lashes very well & my lashes love to stick together in certain area's. It also doesnt create clumping or bother the roots of my lashes either (which is why I generally dislike rubber or plastic mascara wands). There is a slight curve to the wand that makes it extremely easy to go with the curl of your lashes. The formula of the actual mascara is lovely. I noticed that when first used its a little wet (i prefer mine less watery) but after a couple uses it becomes the perfect consistency, in my opinion. As I said before the wand doesnt create clumping & the formula itself doesnt clump either. Over all I love this mascara. I would repurchase it in a heart beat & I dont think I've ever repurchased a mascara before!

Here are a few photo's of the mascara on my eye after being curled with a lash curler (I use a tweezerman curler & pulse about 5 times on each eye). I applied 2 coats of the mascara letting the first coat sit for about 1minute. I like to do my first coat then do my brows & then apply the 2nd coat.

Products used on my eyes: 

MAC "groundwork" paint pot

MAC "rule" eyeshadow

MAC "blanc type" eyeshadow

NYX jumbo pencil in "black bean" (liner)

NYX jumbo pencil in "milk" (waterline)

Cargo Lash Activator mascara

MAC "corduroy" eyeshadow (brows)

xoxo Victoria.