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Hydrated Skincare Routine with Neutrogena

Hydrated Skincare Routine with Neutrogena

Jan 21, 2020 | Beauty, Blog

A Vlog About Nothing

A Vlog About Nothing

Jan 17, 2020 | Blog, Watch

1970s Condo Renovation Before and After

1970s Condo Renovation Before and After

Jan 15, 2020 | At Home, Blog, DIY

Edmonton Ice Castle

Edmonton Ice Castle

Jan 13, 2020 | Blog, Out & About, outfits, Style

Products I’ve Used Up – 2019 Empties

Products I’ve Used Up – 2019 Empties

Jan 10, 2020 | Beauty, Blog, Watch

Object Limited Bisbee Arizona

Object Limited Bisbee Arizona

Jan 9, 2020 | Blog, Inside, Shop Spotlight, Travel

The 2019 Blooper Reel

The 2019 Blooper Reel

Jan 7, 2020 | Blog, outfits, Style

Holiday Glam Makeup

Holiday Glam Makeup

Dec 31, 2019 | Beauty, Blog, Watch

Christmas Bulb Holiday Card Transformation

Christmas Bulb Holiday Card Transformation

Dec 23, 2019 | Beauty, Blog, DIY, Watch

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My best friend @ccruth came to town and we made a vlog about nothing! If you want to see what 17 years of friendship looks like, check the link in my bio 😎

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Zoom in and you'll know why this made the blooper reel. 🤪 If you haven't already, check out the whole blog post dedicated to my photo mishaps from the past year. #SandyJoeBloopers #SandyJoeTakesToronto #sandyjoestyle

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Who doesn't love a good before and after? It's almost more satisfying than a progress montage sequence! My full condo before / after is up on theprettysecrets.com. The after photos are by @cheryljutte courtesy of @pattiproctor

#SandyJoeAtHome

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Take a virtual tour of @object.bisbee - a vintage home decor shop and hotel in Bisbee Arizona on theprettysecrets.com. 🔗 in bio for the full post. (There's even a cutie shop dog!) Want more AZ tips? Peep this # for all my Arizona travels: #SandyJoeTakesArizona

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*AD | Now that winter is in full swing, I'm reacquainting myself with layering. This year we've picked some key pieces from @sportchek to keep us warm while the temperatures drop. I've been living in this @thenorthface fleecie for the past month and I can confirm it's the comfiest thing I have ever owned. #whatmovesme

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My annual blooper reel has arrived! A whole post devoted to me almost falling, making weird faces, and giving haphazard art direction via awkward hand gestures is now live on the blog. This is just a small sampling of the post, peep the full reel at theprettysecrets.com (🔗 in bio) #SandyJoeBloopers

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Another example of me being cooler 10 years ago. I was going through a real Shangri-La's phase right before I moved to England to run away from an ex boyfriend. Ahh to make drastic ill-advised choices once again. Jk I do not miss that at all #SandyJoeStyle

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There's no debate, I was 100% cooler ten years ago. Exhibit A: hanging outside of Canter's Deli in LA with Rodney Bingenheimer after going on @pameladesbarres Rock n Roll Tour of Laurel Canyon #SandyJoeTakesLA

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I hope everyone has a bewilderingly fun (and safe) new year's eve! I posted this makeup tutorial on YouTube today should you want to watch it and listen to me chat with myself. Link is in bio #SandyJoeBeauty

PRODUCT DETAILS

FACE🤪
- @bobbibrown intensive skin serum foundation in c-024 ivory*
- Bobbi brown extra illuminating moisture balm*
- Bobbi Brown Creamy concealer kit in warm ivory*
- Bobbi brown highlighting powder in bronze glow*
- Bobbi brown pot rouge in fresh melon*

EYES👀
- @maccosmeticscanada Paint Pot in painterly*
- Bobbi brown luxe gems and smoke & metals eyeshadow palettes*
- Bobbi brown gel eyeliner in black ink*
- @benefitcanada precisely my brow pencil in 2.5 neutral blonde*
- @ctilburymakeup legendary brows in linda*
- @urbandecaycosmetics 24/7 glide on eye pencil in black market*
- @covergirl exhibitionist mascara*
- @sephoracanada false eyelashes*

LIPS💄
- Bobbi brown Luxe jewel lipstick in shade Ruby slipper*

All products with * indicate gifted items

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As 2019 comes to a close, there's a few things that I credit for truly improving my year and one of those things is finally switching over to the @samsungcanada Galaxy Buds. It seems as though every time I use them, I find something else to love. I cannot live without the easy skip and pause feature! All I have to do is tap once to pause or play and twice to skip. It's the best for when I'm out and about or even when running. *AD #WithGalaxy #GalaxyBuds #GalaxyWatchActive2 #SamsungInfluencer #TeamGalaxy

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I should probably revisit this look for NYE #SandyJoeBeauty #SandyJoeTakesChristmas

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Sharing is caring, especially around the holidays, and I don't know who needs to hear this but I just discovered my favourite feature of the @samsungcanada Galaxy Buds. Last time I was at the gym, my boyfriend and I wanted to run together, listen to the same music, but also be able to talk. The solution? Galaxy Bud sharing! I took the right bud and gave him the left bud and away we went! It's so much easier to keep pace when you're running to the same beat. *AD #WithGalaxy #GalaxyBuds #GalaxyWatchActive2 #SamsungInfluencer #TeamGalaxy

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Sin City but make it pink

#sandyjoestyle #prettysecretsneon

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Yesterday was a complete whirlwind. After moving in on Saturday, we hosted Christmas dinner last night and I'm still shocked we made it happen. Hope everyone else had a happy holiday season! PS for dairy free nog, the Califia version of it was AMAZING. #SandyJoeTakesChristmas

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I call this lewk yeti chic #SandyJoeStyle

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#AD || This year I'm celebrating the season a little different since I'm moving to a house over the holidays. Rather than trying to set up a tree, I've created a few thrifted holiday decor vignettes from @Valuevillage_thrift to add some cheer to my new home. Check out all my finds on www.theprettysecrets.com (link in bio) 🎄🎅🦌 #ThriftProud #SandyJoeAtHome #SandyJoeTakesChristmas

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A mostly thrifted outfit in front of a fence I saw 5 years ago and mentally noted so I could take photos in front of it with a matching blue look

OUTFIT DETAILS
- thrifted @londonfogbrand jacket
- thrifted @holtrenfrew striped shirt
- thrifted @calvinklein denim
- thrifted boots
- @aldo_shoes hat + earrings *gifted

#SandyJoeStyle

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One summer when I was home from university, I was reading late into the night in my bedroom when I heard some cyclists coming down the road. As they got closer, the woman cyclist distinctly said: "I know the girl who lives there, she's a bitch!" For the longest time I couldn't figure out if they were talking about my sister or me... until I saw this photo and now it all makes sense

In other news..... we get the keys to our place today and I cannot wait! However, moving the weekend before Christmas might be the craziest thing I've ever done 😅 #SandyJoeAtHome

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I had every intention for this to be a subtle eye look. The point at which I took a hard left turn on that idea is unclear

PRODUCTS USED
- nearly everything is @ctilburymakeup *gifted
- heartbreaker lashes @tartecosmetics *gifted
- perfect coconut setting mist @marcjacobsbeauty *gifted
- paint pot primer in painterly @maccosmeticscanada *gifted

For more details check out my latest blog post & video // link in bio

#SandyJoeBeauty