Postcards From France

A Vista in St. Emilion

The rainy weather in Montréal is evoking a wanderlust in me.  I find myself daydreaming about exotic locations I would like to visit, and thinking about all of the interesting places I have been.  As a result I have been thinking about my trip to France this past February, and have decided to post a few pictures of my experience there.

Star Trekking

I had the pleasure of seeing Star Trek: Into Darkness this weekend.  Amidst crazy gravity defying scenes, great special effects and cryogenic freezers (?!), I couldn't help but notice Zoe Saldanas' makeup.  She just looked to darned put together while she was kicking Klingon butt!  This is probably just an excuse for me to fan-girl over Star Trek even more I've attempted to recreate the look, which is very simple.  What girl has time for makeup when there is intergalactic space to explore?

The Green Goddess

My Mum turned me onto making these green smoothies as a great way to get some extra veggies into your diet.  She was the one that coined the name "Green Goddess".  Yes, I was skeptical at first - just look at that colour! - but one taste had me hooked. These smoothies are sweet, refreshing, and oh-so-good-for-you.

Girly Spring Makeup

Girly Makeup by theblackbarney featuring maybelline

Spring can be shamelessly girly.  Floral prints become irresistible, and there's plenty of corals and soft pinks to go around.  This is my go-to makeup for the early spring.

Quinoa For Breakfast?

In the morning time is essential, and I don't always have ample time to make myself breakfast (much to my horror, breakfast is my favorite meal!).  These quinoa filled breakfast bowls pack a ton of protein into one easy to prepare serving and keep you full until lunch.  They are perfect for busy days you want to continue to eat healthfully in.  Keep reading to find out how to make them!