6 Last Minute Cosmetic Costumes Perfect for Halloween

So... that was October, I had so much going on this month health wise that I don't even know where it went. I am on the road to a healthier self now though & Halloween is here. Since I am limited with what I can do at the moment, but have more than enough time to do it... I have decided to share a Round-Up style post filled with Tutorials I've done on Halloween's past. A collection of three animals & three characters.

Cheetah:

Owl:

Doe (a deer): SIMILAR HERE

Queen Of Hearts:

Betty Boop:

Kylie Jenner (Pre-Surgery):

I hope that you have a Spooktacular Halloween!

 Dream Big     Sparkle More      Shine Bright

Styling With Dani - Fall Fashion

“I didn’t know what I wanted to do, but I always knew the women I wanted to be,”
 - as Dianne von Furstenberg so eloquently said. I always had a passion for the theatre, getting that 5 minute curtain call, standing on the stage behind the big red velvet curtains, hearing the audience settle in their seats.  Then the pit starts to play the intro music, lights dim, curtains go up, and you say your first line. That is a rush and a high I wish everyone could experience!  While living in Toronto trying to pursue a career in the arts I really fell in love with fashion. I don’t know if it was all the wonderful boutiques and stores at my finger tips or that no one judges you for what you’re wearing in in the city.  I felt I could take more risks with my style. Whatever it was I was hooked!

When I made the decision to move back to my home town I knew I wanted to do something with fashion.  I fell in love with a downtown boutique and asked if I could do her window for free!  She laughed and said we are actually hiring. It was then that I started working at Isis Dress for Special Occasion as a fashion consultant and I’ve been there for almost five years now!  Over those years I have had the pleasure of helping women dress for special occasions in their lives and feel beautiful about themselves. I have been able to do some traveling as well, as part of my role is buying for the store.  My favorite has been New York City for Bridal fashion week!  That is an experience I am truly grateful for!

 While working as a fashion consultant I really realized that some women were struggling with not knowing how to dress for their body shape or how to piece items together to create a flattering outfit.  So I decided to create an outlet were women could learn about the in- season fashion trends, while also including “Wear It Best” advice, and easy home organizing tips.   Styling with Dani was created and I was excited and scared all at the same time!  The response to Styling with Dani has been mind blowing! I am truly speechless.  I’ll never forget the day I received a phone call from the local radio station (104.9 Jr Fm) asking me If I would be interested in doing a fashion segment every week on fashion tips. I remember thinking to myself “am I dreaming? Is this for real? Is this a joke?!”  The women said, “No Miss, this in not a joke- are you in?”  Of course I said YES and then became excited and scared all at the same time AGAIN!  Lol

I don’t care how old you are, what size you are, or what you do for a living, everyone should have a style! Ok so now that I’ve rambled on for a massive amount of time I probably should have told you to pour yourself a glass of wine at the beginning! Let’s get to the good stuff! FASHION!Thanksgiving is this weekend so I thought it would be fun to show you 3 cute and cozy looks you can wear for this family fun filled weekend! 

Outfit #1 Formal Turkey dinner

Jean dress with a collar paired with a patterned or coloured scarf, add a  belt so you can show of your silhouette pair it with a comfortable riding boot! Hair: Half up half down is always a nice look! For makeup play up your eyes by highlighting under your eye brows and dust in some brown eye shadow in your crease add mascara and lip gloss.  *Tip add a coloured tight or legging underneath for a warm look!

Outfit #2 Outdoor Turkey Dinner

Dark tailored jeans paired with a long sleeve shirt, layered with a vest and ankle booties. Not a vest girl, opt for a cape or poncho! Hair: Loosely curl your hair, back comb at your roots to get some volume pull back into a low ponytail wrap a piece of hair around the elastic. Makeup: Mascara, blush and soft pink lip gloss!   *Tip Add a skinny belt to your cape to sinch in your waist!

Outfit #3 Indoor Turkey Dinner

Leggings paired with that over sized sweater with a statement necklace, you could do a riding boot or ankle boot with this look. Hair & Make up: Tie your hair in a top knot bun with a red or berry statement lip! *Tip make sure your sweater is long enough as leggings are not pants! No one wants to see all of that if you know what I mean! Not a legging girl, go for a dark skinny jean instead. When wearing bulky on top you want fitted on bottom so its proportioned on your body same goes with flowy on bottom fitted on top!

Thank you SO much for reading I hope you enjoyed! Please follow me on Facebook & Instagram @ Styling with Dani for more fashion tips weekly! And Thank You Jennie for allowing me to blog on your page! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

XO Dani
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Danielle Warren

(C) 613-803-1603

(E) stylistdani@gmail.comDream Big Sparkle More Shine Bright

I Am Thankful For: [ FREE Thanksgiving Print available until Oct. 12th]

Thanksgiving is Right around the corner; This holiday has a lot of different meanings to a lot of different people, but for me it has always been about Giving Thanks to Mother Nature (growing up on a Farm it marked the very end of the harvest season) & my Loved ones for all they do!
Simply Print out the "I Am Thankful For:" Print. & Place in a frame with a glass front.
Display with a Dry Erase Marker & write a list of things you're Thankful for OR use it to leave little notes of Thanks for your loved ones.
& lastly I would just like to take this opportunity to say how Thankful I am for YOU, for reading & supporting; I wish you a beautiful Thanksgiving weekend filled with lovely company.

Free Printable :  

 Eat          Drink          & GiveThanks 
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6 Shockingly Satisfying Protein Shake Recipes

These shakes are great to have as a super quick breakfast or as a nutritious meal replacement when finding time to stop and eat isn't always possible! Cody likes to have one for breakfast before / on the way to school, where I like to have mine before going to work as an energy booster, knowing that I may not get to eat for the next few hours! Below I have shared some of our favourite Protein Recipe's, as well as a few that are little more Festive!

Recipes each make 1 Large or 2 Small servings.

Strawberry Banana Protein Shake.

1/2 - 1 cup of strawberries 

1 banana 

[fruit can be fresh or frozen - ADD 2-3 cubes of ice when using fresh fruit]

1 cup of Almond Milk or Water

1 serving of  Arbonne Vanilla Protein

Mix ALL in Blender (magic bullet or whatever kitchen tool you prefer)

pour into 1 large or 2 small glasses, & Enjoy!

Very Berry Pie Protein Shake

1 cup of mixed (fresh or frozen) raspberries, blueberries, & strawberries.

[ADD 2-3 cubes of ice when using fresh berries]

1 serving Arbonne Vanilla Protein

1 cup of Almond milk

Mix ALL in Blender (magic bullet or whatever kitchen tool you prefer)

pour into 1 large or 2 small glasses, & Enjoy!

Peaches & 'Almond Cream'/ Peaches

& 'Coconut Cream' Protein Shake

1 cup fresh Ontario peaches (frozen will also work)

[ADD 2-3 cubes of ice when using fresh fruit]

1 serving Arbonne Vanilla Protein

1 cup of Almond milk

OR 1/4 cup of full fat Coconut Cream with 1/2 cup of almond milk/water.

Mix ALL in Blender (magic bullet or whatever kitchen tool you prefer)

pour into 1 large or 2 small glasses, & Enjoy!

'Reese's Pieces' Protein Shake

1 serving of Arbonne Chocolate Protein

1 scoop of PB2

1 banana (fresh or frozen)

1 - 2 cups of Almond milk

Mix ALL in Blender (magic bullet or whatever kitchen tool you prefer)

pour into 1 large or 2 small glasses, & Enjoy!

Apple Cinnamon Protein Shake 

1 Red Apple (I like Macintosh) cut up into small chunks.

1/2 a Banana 

2 - 3 cubes of ice

1 cup Almond Milk
1 serving Arbonne Vanilla Protein

Pinch of ground cinnamon 

Pinch of ground nutmeg 

(optional) 1-2 pitted dates to sweeten

Mix ALL in Blender (magic bullet or whatever kitchen tool you prefer)

pour into 1 large or 2 small glasses, & Enjoy!

Pumpkin Pie Protein Shake.

I am not a huge pumpkin fan at all;  I thought that I would share this Recipe as I know MANY of you are... & no this recipe is not mine but has been taste tested by & shared to me by someone who certainly is! 

1/4 cup of Organic Pureed Pumpkin.

1 serving of Arbonne Vanilla Protein

1 - 2 cups of Almond Milk or Water

2 - 3 cubes of ice

A pinch of Pumpkin Pie Spice.  

Mix ALL in Blender (magic bullet or whatever kitchen tool you prefer)
pour into 1 large or 2 small glasses, & Enjoy!

& Don't forget about toppings! Smoothie Bowls have been popping up everywhere & I decided to see what the fuss was about this morning & made myself a Green Smoothie Bowl while finishing up this post using Green Balance & I am SOO glad that I did - Deliciously Sweet & loaded with goodness, that being said I will for sure be trying chocolate on my next one! 
Life is about Balance after all!

I hope that you enjoy these recipes & be sure to let me know if you give them a try;
I always love getting your feedback!

Wishing you a beautiful Day & Week! 

Dream Big Sparkle More Shine Bright

' Back To School ' Essentials

It's Back To School season - and whether or not you are actually returning yourself, the feeling is undoubtedly in the air! I myself will not be returning to school as a student this year, that chapter of my life is over but it sure was a wonderful one - if any of my College, High school, or Elementary School classmates are reading this - I miss you, & i must admit i miss it a tiny bit too WOW that's something I never thought I'd say! Today On the Blog I am sharing a List of what I consider to be 'Back To School' OR Work Essentials & things I was sure to have for Cody who will be heading back to the books! Good Luck & have fun tomorrow on your first day back! I know you'll be reading this because you read & spell check every one - Thanks Again for that, & all you do. Okay enough sappy stuff, let's get back to Back To School & how it is the perfect time to get new stationary Back On Track!

A Cute Book Bag . Even in High school & College [when I was actually attending school] I was never a big Book Bag 'wearer', So it's kind of ironic that I'd start at this point in life; But I've read a lot about how purses  [particularly those of the extremely heavy variety... like mine] are actually bad for your back & posture, (& I do notice it bothering my shoulders after a long day) So I will be attempting to transition to the Back Pack life! I got this bag is from boathouse a few years back.                                                                          
Fruity Socks . from Ardene, because nothing says "Back To School" like fresh socks & undies undies not pictured. 
  

Greens Balance . It can be a challenge to get a good breakfast in when rushing around early in the morning, especially a balanced one with a full serving of fruits and veggies - this keeps it simple by just adding to your water!

Kate Spade Day Planner - a.k.a "My golden polka-doted brain"  [ This is quite possibly the most practical purchase I've ever made & I'd absolutely recommend it to anyone who has a love of lists / stationary. It has 15 months (Aug15-Dec16), an adress book, as well as a section to write notes! ] The Watermelon Pencil Case is from H&M [which I couldn't find on their website but can be found in store].

Pens, Pencils, etc . My Bamboo pen - found HERE.

Sleep Well Spray - Summer is all about long nights & sleeping in; But soon a good nights sleep will make all the difference with early mornings & long lessons. The transition can be difficult for so many and this spray helps you rest easier with less disruptions!    
Energy Fizz Tabs Citrus (also available in Pomegranate) I've talked about these on the blog before, but they are seriously little tabs of liquid energy heaven & without the jitters or crash of coffee and energy drinks! A Tutorial for The DIY Tumbler pictured can be found HERE.    
                                      
Colourstay Gel Envy (just for fun) - because for me, little things like a fresh mani helps to bring a fresh mindset! 
I also just have to chat about this stuff, [it's By Revlon] & I have tried a few others before it, and honestly wasn't overly impressed with the idea of a Gel Manicure until My Mom convinced me to try this one! I truthfully can't be bothered with the process of sitting under that darn UV light, which this doesn't require! You literally just apply the Base + Colour coat & finish with the Gel Topcoat (no differently than you would your regular polish - the dry time is about the same as well) & you're Done!
I never thought I'd say it but I think I have finally been convinced & will be switching to Gel nails from now on!           
 Lip Conditioner ( a necessity) -You're going to need something to keep your lips moisturized despite those dry, stale-aired halls, classrooms and lecture halls!

If you are heading back to school, or maybe you are moving away for the first time to College / University, heading back after a summer at home, or embarking on a new adventure of any kind this fall; I wish you luck & love in whatever you do, & that amazing memories will be made! Remember that you can achieve anything your mind can believe! & of course never forget to ALWAYS...
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Replacing Negative Thoughts with Beautiful Colours & Positive Energy

It helps me to create something, that I feel is beautiful, that didn't exist before, and put it out into the world. Sure most times they don't make it any further than my apartment but I find peace in the process of creation.        
 & when it comes down to it the goal of everything I create is exactly that, to slowly replace my negative thoughts with beautiful colours & positivity!    
Because the mind isn't Mathematical - a negative & a negative DO NOT make a postative... In this case the only thing we can do is to attempt to flood the negative with positivity.

One of the hardest parts of this for me, has been learning the patterns of my anxiety-related negative thoughts. Which though difficult has made it easier to control the outcomes of my thoughts & focus on the things I DO want to be thinking about, doing, & ultimately inviting into my life. As well as finding a balance between doing those sometimes not-so-fun things that I may not necessarily think I want to do in the moment, but know will benefit me in the long run & making time for the people, places, and passions I love & bring joy into my life.  Sometimes my anxiety can manifest it's self in some pretty obscure symptoms which makes it difficult at times to truly gauge "is this just my anxiety or is this real"& while I would like to say that I have mastered this - the truth is I haven't & am sometimes guilty of ignoring messages my body is trying to send me to slow down & just write it off as anxiety.

Aside from that some of the other issues I have faced are with people who see it as fake, which it truly never is! One of the good & bad quailities of anxiety is that I have almost no ability to hide or fake my emotions... So if I am smiling and happy then that is real & genuine & I have no way of containing it even if i tried - but on the same hand, I also was never given the ability to contain the not so pretty emotions either, & when I get upset there is no hiding or concealing it either. I guess what I'm getting at is that I feel things in a BIG way - both the good & the bad, so why not let me laugh, smile & create in this moment, even if in the next I am riddled with anxiety! My concentration on the good is not a denial of the bad; it's a shift in focus.

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Natural Summer Day Glow 5 Minute Make-up Tutorial - NO BRUSHES NEEDED!!

During the summer months I (and I know many of you) spend the majority of my down time at the beach, swimming, kayaking, camping & at the cottage. I don't typically like to wear any makeup for these activities, & with this summer heat I sometimes just can't be bothered with a full face of makeup. But nevertheless, there are still those days/moments when you want to look a little put together [and not like you've spent the last 5 days playing outside sun up to sun down, showerless]. This also cuts down on packing - No Brushes saves a LOT of space, & all you need to pack are the 6 products I used, for a complete makeup look Using Just Your Fingers in Less than 5 Minutes!!!

Step 1. Before anything else apply a moisturizer with SPF or Facial SPF cream ~ I used Nurturing Day Lotion with SPF 20.

Step 2. Start with cc cream which is a fantastic all in one product, I did a mini product review on this a while back which you can find HERE.

 

The Next 2 Steps can be done individually or simultaneously.
Step 3. Using the Sheer Glow Highlighter Apply a small amount to your finger and dab onto your Highlight areas, Under the eyes, down the nose, under your brows, & in the corner of your eye, as well ass your cupids bow to give your lip extra dimension.
Step 4. Then grab your Bronze Sheer Glow Highlighter & using the same application process, apply instead to your Contour Zones to create shadow & bronzing where the sun would naturally hit your face; the cheek bones, outer portions of the forehead, sides & bridge of the nose, & chin.

 
   
Step 5. Next I used It's A Long Story Mascara - & apply 1-2 coats.

Step 6. Lastly apply your choice of lipstick, lip gloss, or lip chap. * If you are going to be in the sun I recommend using one with an SPF. I used the Arbonne Lip Saver (Sold Out) - A similar product can be found HERE.

Some of the best memories are made in Flip - Flops.

Happy August! - Thank you for reading. Wishing you a beautiful last month of Summer, full of sunshine & good memories! & Always

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