Jessica Kinnari

Hello Everyone and welcome to my June Favourites! For June most/all of my products are beauty related, this month I promise I will try and find some different types of favourites for my next monthly favourites post. Anyways, here are this month's favourites:  Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine Moroccan Sleek Oil Treatment. Essie Nil Polishes in Allure and Ballet Slippers. This is what Allure  looks like on, it is a lovely sheer nude. Mac Matte Lipstick in Velvet Teddy. Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Natural in N9. (Swatch from L-R: Mac Velvet Teddy, MUFE N9) Myabelline The Falsies Big Eyes Mascara. That is all of this month's favourites, for more details on the products please watch the video: xx JD Twitter: @jessicadonna_ YouTube: JessicaDonna 

1. Starting the night before wash you hair; now before you go to bed separate your hair as if you are putting it in pigtails.  2. Grab one “pigtail” and start to twist it. Twist your hair all the way until it begins to twist on it elf. Now take you twisted pigtail and pin it on top of your head. You can use butterfly clip or bobby pins. I, personally, find long dance bobby pins the most comfortable to sleep in. You really should not feel the clips that much unless you sleep in a headstand.  3. Do the same to the other pigtail. 4. In the morning, take down your pigtails and unravel them. You now should have nice curly waves.  5. Flip you head upside down and spray with a loose hold hairspray.  If you need to, tease the roots with a fine toothed comb to add volume. The curls will fall a little throughout the day, but the still will look like beautiful and effortless waves. There you have it! A super easy and fast hair style for those rainy ...

This Monday Morning’s Fab February is the final chapter of my Victoria’s Secret Trilogy. Today we are focusing on makeup inspired by the above picture of Candice Swanepoel. It is dewy bronzed skin, clean eyes, and nude lips. So break out your liquid bronzers from the depths of your makeup bag and let’s get started. Face: Starting with a clean and moisturized face, take a liquid bronzer and mix it with your tinted moisturizer. Pick up a buffing brush and buff it all over your face and neck. Jessie’s Picks: Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector in Topaz. Take a highlighting concealer and apply it under your eyes in a triangle shape, down your nose, on your cupid’s bow, and onto the centre of your forehead. Blend out with your buffing brush. Jessie’s Picks: Maybelline Dream Touch Lumi Highlighting Concealer. Next pat a cream peach blush along your cheek bones and the apples of your cheeks. Make sure to blend away all harsh edges. Jessie’s Pi...

Welcome to day three of Fab February. Today's makeup look is inspired by Kim Kardashians' bridal shower makeup. Yes, I know that her marriage only lasted 72 days but that was almost 3 years ago and her bridal shower makeup is still gorgeous 3 years later. So why not do a pretty makeup in the midst of cold and blustery February. This makeup look has a nice flawless base, warm eyes, and sweet pink lips. Face: 1. Start with a moisturizing primer and blend it all over your face with your fingers or a brush. Unless it is actually your bridal shower you don't have to use a photo friendly primer, so don't worry about finding one. Jessie's Picks: Smashbox Photo Finish Hydrating Foundation Primer. Korres Greek Yoghurt Nourishing Primer. 2. Pick a sheer to medium coverage luminous foundation and apply it with a buffing brush. Jessie's Picks: L'Oreal True Match Lumi Foundation. Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation. 3. Next take a pink cream blush and blend it ...

(Courtesy of temptalia.com) Today's post is bit of a mash up, I thought why not do a smokey eye with the Naked Palette, but then add a little inspiration from American Hustle ... And thus this makeup look was born: A smokey eye using the shade "Hustle" from the Urban Decay Naked Palette! Face: 1. Start with a light BB Cream and blend it well into your skin. You can use your fingers or a brush depending on what type of coverage you would like. Jessie's Picks: Maybelline Dream BB Cream. Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream. 2. Apply a peachy-pink blush along your cheekbones and blend upwards. Jessie's Picks: Nars Blush in Orgasm. Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush in Peach Satin. 3. Dust your face with a translucent powder to set your BB cream. we are not going to go too heavy on the face, because we want the eye to be the focus, and you don't want to look overly made-up. Jessie's Picks: Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder. Clinique Stay Matte Sheer Pressed Po...

Yay! It's another best dressed post. This past weekend was the Screen Actor's Guild Awards,and everyone looked stunning. Here are my favourite clothing picks from the red carpet: 1. Amy Adams. She looks amazing in this stunning shade of blue, and she is also definitely going on my fitness inspiration list. 2.Isla Fisher. I must say if she was channeling her inner Marilyn then she should do it more often. She looked stunning in her cream satin v-neck gown. It showed off her curves perfectly,as well as perfectly accented her hair. 3. Jared Leto. Not only can rock the long hair, but he can rock the red carpet looking sharp and sophisticated. 4. Lupita Nyong'o. Turquoise is definitely her colour. With matching eye makeup she gave a lesson on how to go matchy-matchy the right way. 5. Mayim Bialik. This by far the best lace overlay dress I have ever seen, with the lavendar and then black underlay, this is just perfection. And so is Mayim Bialik. Those are my top ...

I was on Pinterest earlier today and I got  lost in all of the pictures of models with top knots and bright lips, and so I was inspired to recreate their look. It is clean, and simple skin and eyes with a pop of bright on the lips. I love this look for the upcoming dreary winter days. It'll be a quick and gorgeous option when you want to sleep in a little more. Face: 1. Start with a creamy tinted moisturizer, and blend it well into your skin, making sure to bring it down your neck. Jessie's Picks: Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer. Clinique Moisture Surge Tinted Moisturizer. 2. Dust your face with a powder to lock in your tinted moisturizer, and prevent any unwanted shine. Jessie's Picks: Clinique Stay Matte Pressed Powder. Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder. 3. Blend a peach cream blush along your cheekbones. Jessie's Picks: Stila Covertable Color in Gladiola. Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush in Peach Satin. Eyes: 1. Fill in your eyebrows with a br...

I bought this product back in early August, and because it super cold all over North America, I thought I would write a review now to warm everyone up. This is a liquid-creme illuminator, and I have it in the shade Topaz which is a goldy-bronze. It is perfect as an all over face primer, or just as a liquid bronzer. It has an SPF25++ which is amazing in the summer. Since Becca is Australian, the SPF is a lot truer than in America, so it is great as a makeup base. I have worn this product for about 2 months,  and I have to say I love it! I love the consistency, it does not cause me to break-out, and it lasts all day. It also has almost like a blurring effect, that blurs all your pores and imperfections. It does not cause me to get oily throughout the day. The only downside I can find is that it has a rather strong smell, but even that is bearable, and does not affect the product. This is definitely a must have for me, and worth the splurge! xx JD

As a follow up post to yesterday's, here is the top beauty gifts for teens under $50: Deborah Lippmann Wicked Set. For all the nail polish and musical addicts out there this bright nail polish set is the perfect gift. The colours are true, and the polish wears incredibly well. For $22 you can afford to be a little witchy this Christmas. Bobbi Brown Everyday Pretty Lip and Eye Palette . If you're not the best at matching colours, or don't know who matte is, this is the gift that is perfect for you. All of the work is done for you, all you have to do is take the credit. In true Bobbi Brown style this palette will be quick to become a favourite for whomever the lucky owner may be. For $35 you can give a classic gift for a classic price. Sephora Collection Home for the Holidays Carrier . Sparkles are everyone's best friend. The chic little makeup bag is the gift that keeps on giving. It is the perfect gift if you are one of those doubters who believe there is a th...

Hi guys! Here are some last minute beauty items for the teen beauty lover on your list.  I will start off items $15 and under, and then I will post subsequent posts of $25, $50, and $100 an under.  Golden Opportunity Tarte-to-go Kit. This gift is perfect for anyone going away to hot destination over the break. These deluxe sizes give just enough product to try them out, but not enough to worry about wasting if you don't like them. The bronzer is a gorgeous shade, and is perfect for contouring or and all over bronzed glow. The self-tanner does not make you look orange, and has not pungent self tanner smell. Both are formulated with Amazonian clay, and come with sleek packaging.  At $12 this is a steal. Bumble and Bumble The Ultimate Blow Dry To Go Kit . Another great starter kit for those hard to buy for teens. The set combines both their signature Bumble and Bumble Thickening Hairspray and Bumble and Bumble Straight Blow Dry. As B&B is not too expensive in its fu...

When you are going away for the holidays to visit family, or even if you are just going for Christmas dinner, not having to worry about your makeup is bonus. So here are my holiday makeup bag tips, to just pack the essentials, but still have a polished and fast look. What to bring in your holiday travel (or not travel) makeup bag: 1. A moisturizing base . Be it a tinted moisturizer or a foundation, pick a tried and true product that you know you can rely on to make you look flawless. Jessie's Picks: Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Oil-Free. Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation. 2. A creamy concealer . Try and pick a versatile one that works both under the eyes as well as on blemishes. Jessie's Picks: Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer. Estee Lauder Double Wear Concealer. 3. A peach blush. This blush colour will go with almost all lip colours as well as skin tones, and that is a plus when you are in a rush and don't stop to think if your blush complements your lip stick...

My daily makeup look is quick, and simple (in my opinion) and it leaves me looking polished and feeling confident. It is a little bit Jessica Alba, a little bit Miranda Kerr, and a little bit Anna Saccone. Alright so here we go: Face: 1. I start with my Hourglass No 28 Primer Serum and I smooth it on with my clean fingers. I then go and do my hair to give it time to sink into my skin. 2. Then on a Real Techniques Buffing Brush, I take my Maybelline Fit Me Foundation, and I buff that all over my face, over my ears, and down my neck. 3. Under my eyes, I then blend my Clinique  Airbrush Concealer using my ring finger. I then pat my Maybelline 24hr Super Stay Concealer over any blemishes or acne scars that are still visible through my foundation. 4.  On an angled blush brush I contour my face using my Rimmel bronzer. 5. Using the same brush I apply my Yves Rocher blush just along my cheekbone, avoiding the apples of my cheeks. 6. I then take Benefit HighBeam, and apply tw...

During the holiday party season, red lips are a go-to for a classic and simple makeup look. Face: 1. Apply a light base. Pick a luminous foundation with a light-medium coverage. Jessie's Picks:  Nars Sheer Glow Foundation. Becca Luminous Skin Colour Ultra Sheer Foundation SPF 25++ 2. Blend a peach cream blush along your cheek bone. Jessie's Picks : Nars The Multiple in South Beach. Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush in Peach Satin. Eyes: 1. Apply a cream shimmery champagne coloured eye shadow all over your lid. Jessie's Picks : Mac Paint Pot in Bare Study. Benefit Cosmetics Creaseless Cream Shadow in R.S.V.P. 2. Apply a coat of your favourite brown mascara. Lips: 1. Line your lips with a brick red lip liner. Jessie's Picks : Mac Lip Pencil in Brick. Clinique Quickliner for Lips in Lipblush. 2. Using a lip brush apply a thin layer of a matte red lipstick. Jessie's Picks : Mac Lip Stick in Russian Red. Bobbi Brown Creamy Matte Lip Color in Red Carpet. 3. Blot...

Makeup: Kim Kardashian's makeup look is flattering and perfect for a glam everyday look. Face: 1. Apply a photo friendly primer all over your face and down your neck. Jessie's Picks : Smashbox Photo Finish Primer. Laura Mercier Foundation Primer. 2. Apply a much lighter concealer or cream foundation under your eyes in a triangle shape, along the cheekbone, down the bridge of your nose, on your chin and in the centre of your forehead. 3. Apply a much darker cream foundation or concealer in the hollows of your cheeks, along your jawline, the sides of your nose and on the sides of your forehead. 4. Blend and pat a full coverage liquid foundation all over your face. It is best to use a beauty blender or makeup sponge. Use a stippling motion to create an airbrushed finish. Jessie's Picks:  Laura Mercier Silk Cream Foundation. Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation. 5. Apply a peach powder blush along your cheekbone to further give the appearance of an angular...

Women in France are known for the extreme beauty, and natural makeup looks. This look is perfect for a date, a family dinner, or whenever you want to look polished but not overly made up. This makeup focuses on highlighting your best features. Face: 1. Pop on your favorite tinted moisturizer and really blend it well into your skin. Jessie's Pick: Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Oil-Free 2. Add a pink or deep rose colored cream blush to the apples of your cheeks. Jessie's Pick: Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Cream Blush in Honey Eyes: 1. Brush over your brows with a tinted brow gel. If you must fill them in do so with a brow powder not a pencil to avoid to harsh and drawn on looking brows. Jessie's Pick: Benefit Cosmetics Speed Brow. 2. Tight line your upper lash line with a dark brown eye pencil. Jessie's Pick: Mac Eye Kohl in Teddy 3. Curl your lashes and apply a volumizing mascara, preferably one that does not make your lashes look hard or flakey. Jessie...

The dark lip, à la Tom Ford, is a major trend and favourite during the fall/winter season. The lipstick can range anywhere from a more wine red to a deep and dark purple. Below is a simple makeup look that would be great for an evening out, but could also be adapted for daytime. Face: 1. Start by using a luminous foundation, preferable one that is quite light. Because we are going so dark on the lips we want to keep the rest of the face very light. Jessie's Picks: Nars Sheer Glow Foundation or Maybelline Fit Me Foundation. 2. Conceal under the eyes and any blemishes. Jessie's Picks: My usual, Mac Studio Finish Concealer for blemishes, and Clinique Airbrush Concealer for the undereyes. 3. Apply a very light warm peach blush just to your cheekbones to add a slight definition to the face. Jessie's Picks: Avon Blush in Dusty Rose or Lancome Blush in Cedar Rose (but be very very light handed with this blush). Eyes: 1. Dust a light matte cream coloured eye shadow all ov...

Victoria Beckham's style is envied by many people in the fashion world. After a number of successful seasons, her fashion line exhibits her love of clear cut lines, neutrals, and versatility. Not everyone has a million dollar budget to spend on clothes, but if you invest in a few select and classic pieces, you can achieve Victoria Beckham's classic look with a much cheaper price tag. Victoria's style is one that flatters almost every single body type, especially petite ladies, which is one of the reasons why her fashion line is so successful. The overall goal is to have a small neutral wardrobe that is versatile, and streamlines your body.  Here are 5 general guidelines to follow, when shopping, that we can steal from Mrs. Beckham, to help us achieve this classic look: 1. Dark colours are your best friend. A dark colour recedes, therefore wearing a darker shade, like black, dark grey, or navy blue, will minimize anything you wish to hide. It will also allow you to high...

Finally a fashion post! Everyone’s body is different, and therefore different styles flatter each person. The following post series will  give general overviews of the “basic” body shapes. However, whatever you like to wear and makes you feel the best is best for you. Pear Shapes: If you are considered a pear shape, you usually have a small to medium sized bust, small-medium waist, and are largest around your thighs and hips. In other words, you are smaller on top and bigger on the bottom. Generally, wearing a dark colour minimizes, while wearing a bright colour or pattern highl ights, therefore if you are pear shaped, wearing a darker bottom and highlighting your upper body will give you the appearance of a more hourglass figure.   Styles that Flatter Pear Shapes: -           A-Line skirts or dresses . These flatter your upper body, highlight your waist, and glide over your hips and thighs, drawing less attention to ...

Sorry I haven't posted in over a week, I was away on a trip :) Now that school has started, I have again realized how much I love sleep more than makeup. The following is my everyday makeup routine that allows me to look polished and feel pretty. This is the makeup I do on the days when I don't just wear mascara and lipbalm. Hope you enjoy! Face Makeup: 1. I start with a primer; I flit in between Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer or Hourglass No28 Primer Serum. If my skin is particularly dry I will use the serum. 2. I apply Clinique Airbrush Illuminating Concealer under my eyes, and then I apply Maybelline 24hr Super Stay Concealer on any blemishes, red spots, or dark spots. 3. I then blend Mac Studio Moisture Tint in Medium over my face with my fingers. I prefer to wear it over my concealer just in case the concealer is little to light (as I'm in between shades right now), and I find blending with my fingers doesn't disturb the concealer underneath. 4. I then dust my...

I have tried give an equal amount of each "type" of product (i.e face,nails, eyes etc) These are my tried and true Top Ten Drugstore Favourites: 1. Maybelline Super Stay 24hr Foundation This stuff is amazing, it gives medium to full matte coverage. It does have a bit of a heavier texture, however I usually mix it with moisturizer to create a tinted moisturizer that still has amazing coverage. 2. Rimmel London Natural Bronzer in Sun Bronze I just bought a new one of these not that long ago and you can already see the pan. This bronzer is perfect for my fair skin, it is matte so it is perfect for contouring in the winter, or an all over glow in the summer. 3.  Revlon Super Lustrous Creme Lipstick in #677 Siren Ever since Jessica Alba wore that gorgeous orange lip to the Golden Globes, I have been obsessing over wearing a corally orange lip for most formal events. This lip stick can be worn during the day as a casual bright lip, or with glamourous waves for a night out...