Philosophy: The Microdelivery Peel

Couple of months ago, I saw a video by Claire Marshall of her May Beauty Reviews. One of the products that she was reviewing was The Microdelivery Peel by Philosophy. I was very interested in this product, but because summer was starting, and the peel is very strong and has salicylic acid which would react to the sun exposure resulting in a sunburn, I decided to wait out the summer, and buy this product in fall. And today it happened. I got my Peel in the mail.

I’m very excited to try it out. I always had a very prone to acne. I’ve tried many things in my life, even medication from the doctors. I always keep under control, but this summer, it was really hot in Montreal, and my skin acted out. So this is a product that my skin really needs. And of course, after couple of uses, I will write my own review.

If you have any other products that help you with your skin problems that you could recommend, I would love to hear from you.

Have a wonderful time, and as always

Good Luck!

Fall is here, darlings

Instead of doing my homework like most of university people do, I decided to go shopping and buy something for this wonderful season we have right now – Fall. Season where its gets really hot during the day (up to 25 C) but getting freezing at night (7 C is my enemy). And so while my boyfriend is working on his radio podcast in-between homework breaks, I wanted to share with you guys, what I bought today. It’s a haul, baby!

I personally live in Forever 21 closet. I think, everything I own is from that store. I love it, and they have an amazing selection for big girls. I’ve never considered myself as a plus sized girl, I’m tall and have big assets, lets go with that. And Forever 21 has an amazing selection for the price they have. Of course, I love Additionelle, but it gets a little bit expensive. And as much as I love online shopping, its hard to buy clothes without trying them on.

And so today, I of course went to Forever 21 and bought couple of things that will get me through October, maybe even beginning of November.

Leather Jacket

I love leather jackets. They are the best things to wear in fall and spring. They are very versatile and they just look really cool!  I got this one and it fits perfectly as well as I could wear a sweater underneath it and that would make it last longer during this fall season.

Sweater weather

I love black and white stuff. I already have a black and white sweater. But this one is really cozy and warm and works with the leather jacket I got. I look really good in black and white stuff.

Tights

I bough bunch of different colour tights. I think I’m mentally preparing myself to wear skirts in the winter with green and burgundy tights, even though I know that all I’m gonna wear are jeans and sweatpants.

And this is basically it. I know, I didn’t buy a lot of things, even though it felt like I did. I just can’t wait to start making fall looks and of course doing ootds, whenever possible.

I hope you enjoy you Sunday afternoon, night, or Monday morning.

Good luck

It’s getting colder outside

It’s what I call my birthday week. I usually celebrate my birthday with my family on my actual birthday and with friend on the weekend, if my birthday falls on the week day and not the weekend. This time around on my actual birthday, I was with my boyfriend and best friend and tomorrow, I will be going to a restaurant with my family. So, I was thinking that I would recreate my Tuesday look for tomorrow, so I could show you, gals and guys, what I wore, how I did my make up and maybe if I have time, I would create a small tutorial on my make up look, also if you are interested in that.

The fall is officially here, and I’m happy that my birthday is on the official last day of summer. But, my body doesn’t like cold, even though, I am from Russia and I live in Canada. Sweater weather, cuppa coffee made by my lovely boyfriend (best coffee I’ve ever tried, and I’m not a big coffee fan) and midterms in a week. That would be my life for next couple of weeks. Then I’ll move out to my own apartment, and before having finals will be stuck decorating my new place. It is going to be cold cold winter without my family.

My life is changing drastically, and the only piece of sanity that is left, is this little blog.

Been awhile

It’s been awhile since I posted one of my “rants”, let me call them that. I guess, I just didn’t have anything to write about. So, this is just an update to show you guys, that I’m well and planning on writing stuff on here. Right now, Im in a middle of figuring out my scheduling with school being in full blown gust of wind and midterms already on my way (which is crazy).

But here what you could expect in the next couple of weeks:

1. a candle tutorial. It gonna be kinda fun, I’m hoping.
2. I was subscribed to ipsy glam bag, but due to some circumstances had to cancel my subscription for now, but I will have a collective hall of all of the products that I got over last 4 months and a reviews of all of them.
3. The first weekend of October (right before my first midterm exam in Uni), I’m heading to NYC for the Generation Beauty by ipsy. So, in between studying in the car, I will definitely will write a piece on my experience.
4. In November I will be moving to a new apartment, so I planning on writing an article on good tips on packing you entire life and what you should keep, what should go. As well as on how to style a new place and make it feel like home.
5. Also, my birthday is coming up, so this would one of the first articles up. I’ll talk about birthdays on weekdays, and how you should dress to school/work and still feel “festive”, what kind make up and hair I’ll be doing for my 23rd *I’m really old* birthday.

But while these things are in the making, you could follow me on Instagram @varvarablack for everyday selfies with make up and just pictures from my life.