Love me some summer.....

Hi lovelies,

It been waaaaaayyyyy to long since I've last blogged. Not really sure why....life gets in the way sometimes...ya  know?

Anyways, enough about me....
Lets talk summer!
Love me some summer....
Here's a little summer inspiration post of pics.
xo,
S.

Caroline Hirons

 I really have been obsessing lately over Caroline Hirons YouTube videos. She's a well known skincare expert in the UK and I love her no BS approach to skincare. Here is a pic (from her blog) of some of her favourite skin care items. I haven't tried ANY of these.....but I want them ALL!!!
http://www.carolinehirons.com/
Check her out. She has lots of helpful suggestions for beautiful skin. It's making me rethink what I'm using to see if it's actually benefiting my skin. What are some new (or tried and true) skincare items you're loving write now? Leave a comment below!
BTW, I also would like this book by beauty writer Sali Hughes. Have you read it?

xo,
S.

Tattoo 2014

I've been gathering some different images of "floral" type designs,  to drawl inspiration from for my next tattoo.  This particular tattoo is going to be a coverup job, so it has to be perfect. It been quite inspiring actually.

xo,
S.

It also feels good to be blogging again!

MAC's new collection

MAC's latest makeup collection, dubbed "Temperature Rising" has been out in stores, for a couple of days now. (Here in Canada, anyways). I'm going tomorrow to check out all the goodies in person. I hope that all the collection hasn't sold-out!!

XO,
S.

The Cutout

One of the big fashion trends for Spring 2013, is the Cutout.
Some of these looks that were shown on the runways may not be suitable for everyday life, but would look killer for a night out. Here are some of my favorites:

Love this dress from Saint Laurent

Cheeky cutouts at Carven

Another look at the Carven show

Beautiful in white at Emilio Pucci

Fresh for Spring at Richard Chai Love

What do you think of this trend for Spring 2013?

Will you be wearing the Cutout look this Spring/Summer?

xo,

S.

Makeup Brushes

Today, I wanted to write about makeup brushes. I am in serious need of updating my makeup kit and know that I will have to purchase some new makeup brushes.
When I first started building my kit....it was all about MAC makeup for me. And while they do have a good assortment of brushes, I realize that there are MANY more companies that carry great alternatives.

 I obviously love blogging about all things beauty, and would love to hear what other makeup lovers have or want for their kits. So.....what makeup brushes are you currently obsessed with? Please leave a comment below and let me know!

xo,
S.

Weddings and stuff....

I don't know if I have ever posted about weddings here at Stells and Co, so I thought I should!
Thanks to the ever amazing site Pinterest, we can all peruse online for hours searching for the perfect dress, ring, bouquet etc.

I'm not getting married any time soon, but I thought that I would share some amazing sites I've found along the way.....

Check out the super cool site East Side Bride. Obsessed.

The excitement I feel when looking through the vintage rings at Trumpet and Horn is beyond something I'd even care to admit. I LOVE this company. Check them out.

The pic above is a Trumpet and Horn vintage ring. I die.

Catbird is another really cool website. I feel that in the very near future... I will be purchasing some non- wedding jewelery from them!

This Lauren Wolf ring can be found on Catbird's site.

Jannie Baltzer has such beautiful wedding hair pieces. So pretty.

 Dresses? My personal favourite wedding designers are.....
Jenny Packman
If money was no object and I was getting married..... this is the dress I would wear.

I also LOVE Reem Acra dresses like the one below...

I also have a little obsession with everything Temperley London.

I'm sure that there are many more affordable wedding dress designers, that do amazing work. If you know of any you'd recommend then feel free to leave a comment below.

Hope you dig my wedding post. Congrats to all the new brides to be!


XO,
S.

Cara Delevinge

How beautiful is model Cara Delevinge?I love her trademark full brows. Cara was named the BFA's Model of the Year in Fall 2012, and I can totally see why. Her sister Poppy is a model as well. I guess good looks run in the family!!

XO,
S.

Golden Globes best dressed

Oh its that time of year again.......with all the award shows, leading up to the Oscars. The Golden Globes honor the best in TV and film. All the A Lister's attended, dressed to the nines! I have to say that, I loved every minute of it!

Here are some of my faves:

 The hosts of course! Tina and Amy looked great and were super funny.

The good looking cast of Les Miserable. Rumour has it that Anne Hathaway is pregnant, so I guess time will tell!

Claire Danes in Versace. One month after giving birth! ONE month people......

I love Downton Abbey! So, I was super thrilled to see actress Michelle Dockery a gorgeous dress by Alexandre Vauthier. I haven't heard of this particular designer before, lets see if he's on the red carpets in years to come. This dress was one of my absolute favourites.

 Jennifer Lawrence in a coral red Dior gown. Tiny waist and beautiful shoulders....love it!

Kate Hudson killed it in this Alexander McQueen dress. My other fave of the evening!


OK, so Hit or Miss

There is no doubt that Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz make a sexy couple. However, I feel that I would love this look even more without the chiffon hem. What do you think? Was this Louis Vuitton dress a Hit? Or a Miss?


Worst dressed:

Jessica Chastain is a beautiful women. This was NOT a good look for her! The dress was ill-fitting and her hair was awful. I was surprised that the dress was a Calvin Klein.

What do you think? What were some of your favourite dresses from last nights Golden Globes?

xo,
S.

Happy 2013!

I know this is a little late but....... HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

Here's to hoping that 2013 is an amazing year for us all!!! Cheers!

xo,
S.

The winner is......

After my trusty, tried and true method of picking a name out of a jar.....

The WINNER is...... Emma a.k.a Smaller Muse!

Congrats Emma!

This is a great gift basket from the amazing people at FarleyCo.

Enjoy!

Thanks to FarleyCo and everyone who entered. 

Stells and Co's Holiday giveaway!

Stells and Co have teamed up with Farelyco (our favourite Canadian distributor of beauty and bath products), to do one amazing giveaway!

Just in time for the Holidays, this amazing gift basket will include the following:

Batiste dry Shampoo in XXL volume
Ecotools 5 piece brush set
Scottish Fine Soap tin in Pink Amber
Flexitol Intense Hydrating Lotion
3 Montagne Jeunesse face masks
Baylis & Harding set in Rose and Honeysuckle

How fabulous is that?

Here's a little info on each product:

Batiste dry shampoo had been an industry favourite for sometime now. The XXL volume spray, has micro-fine particles that add fullness to your hair without weighing it down. Hairstylists love this product and use it on shoots and backstage at runway shows to revive limp hair.

Ecotools are a line of Eco-conscious makeup brushes. Featuring bamboo handles and animal free taklin bristles. Their line of brushes have won the Proggy (progress) award from PETA.

Scottish Fine Milled Soaps are a line of exquisite aromatic soaps that come in great little tins. They have a wide assortment of scents, that are truly pampering. Based out of the Ochil hills in central Scotland, these soaps incorporate natural ingredients such as honey, cocoa and shea butters. All soaps are triple milled. How amazing is this Pink Amber tin?

Flexitol Intense Hydrating lotion  is a great everyday lotion that can be used by the whole family. It provides 24hr moisture protection and is clinically proven to improve skins hydration by 45% in 14 days. If you want to have smooth and soft skin this winter, Flexitol is a great choice!

Montagne Jeunesse  a leading manufacturer of beauty masques sachets. Their masque line is never tested on animals and is also PETA approved. With more than 30 different pampering treats, our giveaway basket will include 3 masques. Dead Sea, Cucumber peel-off and Firming Masque.


And finally...

Baylis and Harding  is a line of beautiful yet affordable bath and beauty products from England. Indulge in luxurious bath products without breaking the bank. This giveaway includes a lovely Rose and Honeysuckle scented body lotion and hand wash

So, I bet you'd like to know how to enter this contest, right?

Well, simply leave a comment on Stells and Co ( comment box can be found at the bottom of this post) with your name and email address (so I can reach you for your mailing address if you are the winner). Then simply "like" Farleyco's facebook page. 
The last day to enter the contest will be Sunday December 9th. I will reveal the winner Monday December 10th. Open to Canadian residents only.  Good luck.

Please feel free to check out the following Farelyco pages:

> Twitter: @FarleycoBeauty
> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FarleycoBeautyCanada

> Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/farleycobeauty/
> Website: www.farleyco.ca the company website has a store locator that will let you know where you can purchase these products.

 

xo,

S.

I have recently returned from my trip to Paris and London....and will be posting more in the next couple of weeks.
Here are a few pics from the Victoria and Albert (V&A) museum in London. I simply adored all the vintage clothing!!!

 

What's inspiring you in fashion right now?

xo,

S.