I'd been feeling very ill the past week from the sun. I was having heat stroke like symptoms, which is odd to last so long and this was the third time i'd experienced this. Other then going to school for my last two days at the beginning of the week, I hadnt stepped outside for longer than a few minutes as I grew a new fear of the sun, hahah.
But as I was beginning to feel a lot better, I decided to venture outside yesterday and go with my dad down to Toronto. Sitting in the car for so long unable to escape the sun brought my headache back which gave me a bit of a fright, but luckily it was only temporary and I seem to be back to my normal self again!

Favourites of Summer

Hello lovelies!
As I have just officially finished school yesterday, I thought I would show some of my favourite summer items.

Dove Go Fresh Body Mist in Rebalance / Sunglasses - Zellers /  Wet n' Wild blushes in Pearlescent Pink and Heather Silk / Colourings Shadowlight pencil in 03 - The Body Shop / Rimmel Lasting Pro Polish in Steel Grey / Annabelle Shadow in Cloud / Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in Nude Delight / e.l.f. Hypershine Gloss in Raspberry

Bag - Aldo / Brown Sandal -  Blowfish / Black Fringe Sandal - H&M / Brown Flat-  Blowfish / Loafer - Aldo / Studded Flat - Zellers / Goody Flower Headband and Leopard Bow

 I have been loving dresses as it has been very hot here. I got this one about 3 years ago from H&M and I adore the print.

 It may not look like it, but this is actually a very flattering dress. It has a floral print and cutout on the back. It comes to about the knee and was bought from H&M.

Long tank from Ardene. This has a very bohemian look and looks nice with leggings or shorts.

July 6

 top;urban planet, cardigan;smart set jeans; urban planet

Ojon Volume Advance Kit ($52 value for $39)

This set contains:
- 1.5 oz Damage Reverse™ Restorative Hair Treatment
- 2 oz Volume Advance™ Volumizing Shampoo
- 2 oz Volume Advance™ Volumizing Conditioner
- 1.8 oz Volume Advance™ Thickening Spray


Ojon Restorative Hair Treatment is said to hydrate dry, damaged hair, as well as strengthen and restore a healthy look and feel to the hair leaving it soft, silky and manageable. This can be used on all hair types, and will leave a noticeable improvement even to healthy hair. Product contains no Parabens, Synthetic Fragrances, Synthetic Dyes, Phthalates, orTriclosan.


The product comes in a small container that will liquify when rubbed between your hands. 1/2 a teaspoon is to be used from roots to ends and left on the hair for 20 minutes, and then shampooed out using the volumizing shampoo and conditioner.


Ojon Hydrating Thickening Spray is used to add extra lift and volume to the hair. Apply 4-5 sprays to damp hair from roots to end and comb through. Blow dry and style as desired.


My impressions:
Let me start off by saying that for the price of this product, the size of the bottles are tiny!  The only thing that would last you a while is the thickening spray. The shampoo and conditioner only has enough for maybe 5 washes if youre lucky. The smell of these products is very odd. Having natural ingredients coming from a tree I can understand why. They smell like plants. And not in a good way. The aroma of these are so unpleasant that any time I open the bottle I wish I had a gas mask. No one that I have shown the product to can stand the smell either, that when I had the mask on they even wouldnt go near me! Now you're probably thinking emily, youre crazy i'm sure its not that bad. Well im sure theres someone out there who likes the smell of these, but not me. I figured when you wash it off it would be fine. But the smell sticks in your hair forever! Even after washing my hair with other shampoos, the smell still lingered. I hated this stuff so bad that I refused to use it and the shampoos were given to my aunt.
Now youre probably wondering if the product gave me volume or not. I notice a slight difference, but nothing major. However, with more use I might have noticed more of an improvement. As an overall, I am sad that I did not enjoy this product. Will I try Ojon Hair products again? Theres a possibility.

Hey lovelies. I apologize for the lack of posts lately. I have been busy with school and such, and usually pass out in my bed by the time I get home at night. Ive been feeling a bit crummy lately and havent been in the mood for blogging. But I promise to post more frequently now that I'm almost done school. Now that my camera is working again, I should have pictures up soon of some things ive purchased lately, outfit of the days and some summer favourites. talk to you soon

-em x

Saw this in the bus terminal stall and I thought it was cute. I thought I would share it with you all to maybe brighten your day.

-em x

Haircare Tips and Hair Masks

I came across some tips for hair, and thought I would share them.

1. Olive Oil Hair Mask or Pack
Mix 5 tablespoon of olive oil with 2 eggs. Apply thoroughly to hair. Wrap head with plastic wrap or a shower cap. After 15 minutes rinse well.
2. Honey & Olive Oil Hair Mask -1
Mix 2 tablespoon honey with 3 tablespoon olive oil. Apply thoroughly to hair. Cover hair with plastic wrap or a shower cap. After 15 minutes shampoo and rinse well.
3. Beautiful Gorgeous Hair Mask -2
After you shampoo your hair, pour 1 cup fresh lemon juice or vinegar through hair and massage and rinse with water. Apply your usual conditioner and wash with water. It will remove all the dirt and your hair will be shine sparkling. Do not repeat this method before 2 weeks.
4. Beautiful Gorgeous Hair Mask or Mask
Grind fenugreek (methi) seedsoaked in water overnight. Massage this paste on scalp and hair and leave it for15-20 minutes. Wash it off with a mild shampoo. This paste is good for all types of hair problems, viz. dandruff, falling hair, thinning of hair, baldness, split hair, etc.
Make a hair pack by mixing one egg yolk, 1 Tbsp lemon juice and 1 Tbsp black gram flour in 1 cup yogurt and apply to your hair. Wash after 4 hours. Whenever possible, try to use an herbal organic shampoo.
5. Hair Rinse for soft and shiny hair : Herbs for hair rinse
Mix 1 Tbsp of following herbs with enough boiling water and let it stand for 1/2 an hour. Add 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar and mix well. Shampoo your hair. Pour mixture over hair repeatedly. Vinegar will seal the hair cuticle.
Use the herbs as following:
For hair general care: rosemary leaves, nettle, burdock root, elder flowers
For dry hair: chamomile flowers, comfrey root, nettle, elder flowers
For oily hair: lemon peel, peppermint, lemongrass

6. To Grow Long Hair
Grind black pepper and lemon seeds in equal amounts and make a paste in water and apply on your hair and scalp. Wash after 15 minutes with cold water.
7. For Shining Hair
Mix juice of one fresh orange, water, 1 tablespoon Honey and a few drops (5-7) of sandalwood oil. Use as an after-shampoo rinse.
Beat two eggs in a tablespoon of milk and apply on your hair. Rinse your hair after 5-7 minutes to get an instant shining.
Add a 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in water and rinse your hair.
Banana mask for shining, strong and voluminous hair
Peel 2 bananas and puree them in the blender. Pour in a bowl and mix 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Combine all the ingredients. Apply this banana mask on your hair and leave it for about 30 minutes. Wash your hair with lukewarm water.
You may add 2-3 drops of essential oil to reduce the smell of mayonnaise. Save the left-over mask in an air-tight container and refrigerate it and re-use it later.
8. For Damaged Hair
Mash a ripe banana with a few drops of almond oil and massage into hair. Leave it for about 15 minutes. Rinse with soda water and then shampoo and condition.
9. Falling Hair, Hair Loss
Rub Indian gooseberry (Amla) into the scalp regularly. It can show wonderful results, it will stop hair falling.
Eat a protein rich diet inluding green leafy vegetables, carrots, mango, dried apricots, whole grain cereals, sprouts, lentils in the daily diet for the hair loss and falling hair.
10. For Split End Hair
Split ends in hair are caused when they are damaged by strong shampoo or heat from hair dryer. Following are some cures for split hair.
1. Make a pack by beating 1 egg yolk in a mixture of 2 Tbsp olive oil and 1 tsp honey. Massage on hair in thoroughly and then wrap head with shower cap for half an hour. Wash.
2. Massage hair and scalp with warm olive oil and wrap head with shower cap and leave for overnight or for 8-10 hours. Wash.
You can alternately do the following:
Take 1/2 cup olive oil in 1/2 cup boiling water in a bottle and put its cap. Shake the bottle vigorously. Massage thoroughly in hair and cover with a shower cap. Leave for 1/2 hour, then wash. Take care of your hands and head because the water is hot.
3. A papaya pack is a great natural care of hair split end. Remove the skin and the seeds of a ripe papaya and blend it in a blender. Add to it half a cup of yogurt and apply thoroughly to your scalp and hair. Wash after 30 minutes with warm water.
4. Grind half a cup of urad dal (black lentil) with 1 Tbsp of fenugreek (methi) seeds to a coarse powder. Add half a cup of yogurt and mix well. Apply generously all over the scalp. apply thoroughly to your scalp and hair. Wash after 2-3 hours with warm water.
5. Oil your hair twice a week with coconut oil mixed with fresh lime juice.
6. It is always better to keep the split end trimmed, otherwise, they may split further up the hair.
11. Frizzy Hair
Make an after-shampoo rinse by mixing one tablespoon of honey to a liter of water. Use it after every hair wash with your usual shampoo.
12. Greasy Hair
You should avoid too much brushing of hair. Wash your hair frequently with a nourishing shampoo.