Cooking For Non-Cooks 101: Bacon

Hello Everyone!

 Welcome to Cooking For Twenty Somethings Who Are New Adults And Don’t Know How To Adult. Today is all about bacon! I used to hate the thought of cooking bacon as the grease would rocket launch out of the pan and onto my arms and it just wasn’t pleasant, but I’ve discovered an easier way of cooking it! If you're looking for a fancy way to cook bacon that's relatively danger free and will impress your parents/roommates/significant other keep on reading!


You’ll need:
 • One baking sheet
 • Parchment paper
• 1 pack of bacon (make sure it’s not frozen)

It’s very simple. First you’re going to preheat your oven to 375°F and let it warm up while you prepare the bacon. Cut the parchment paper to the size of the baking sheet and place it on the baking sheet. Next you’re going to take the bacon and lay the slices one next to the other on the parchment. Depending on how crispy you like it the cooking time will change. I left mine in for about 30-35 minutes and it more on the crispy side, but make sure to keep an eye on the bacon and remove it when you feel it’s ready. I forgot to take a photo of the bacon prior to cooking but here’s what it looks like when it’s done to get an idea of the placement.


Hope you all enjoyed this and happy eating! 

Jessiré


Drugstore Nude Lipstick Review

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I’ve been on the hunt for a nude drugstore lipstick and I picked up a couple to review for you. The two I picked up were Revlon’s Extreme Super Lustrous Lipstick Matte in Nude Attitude (001) and Rimmel London’s Lasting Finish by Kate in 40.




Left is the Rimmel London by Kate and Right is Revlon's Matte Nude Attitude

First let’s talk about the Rimmel London by Kate nude lipstick. The packaging is beautiful and the product smells so yummy! As soon as I applied it I could tell that it was super creamy which is great for my lips as they tend to be on the drier side. The colour was super light though, much lighter than I had anticipated, however I ended up liking it. There was definitely transfer of the product though and so it would definitely need to be reapplied throughout the day. Considering it retails for about $7 Canadian (probably about $5.50 US) I think it’s pretty good for the price you’re paying. Here’s a photo of it in natural light:


Next is the Revlon Matte Nude lipstick. It doesn’t have any special scent and the packaging is pretty classic with the black body and gold finishing. It was pretty creamy which I found surprising as it is a matte lipstick, although not as creamy as the Kate lipstick. I found that the coverage for this lipstick wasn’t as great as I wanted. If you can see in the photo below, it was kind of patchy and didn’t really have full coverage. This one retails for $6 Canadian (about $4.70 US) however I don’t think it’s something I would purchase again.


Overall, the Kate lipstick was my favourite of the two, however if you’re looking for more of a matte finish it’s not the way to go. I’m still on the hunt for the best drugstore nude lipstick and so I’ll keep you all posted!

Jessiré

Animal Obsession

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First things first, my exams are finally over and my summer vacation has officially begun! I'll have tons more time for my blog and I'm so happy about that!

Today I wanted to talk about my latest jewellery obsessions! My current favourite combo is my Sterling Snake ring from Pandora paired with my Elephant bracelet from Divinty LA.


The ring was more expensive ($90) but worth every penny! The entire front side is covered in little jewels to keep the snake sparking and makes it look more realistic (like actual snake skin). I've had it since November of 2015 and it's still shining and sparkling like the first day I got it. The picture does not do it justice.


The bracelet was cheaper (about $15 US I believe) and I'm fairly impressed with the quality. The company provides meanings for the beads that are used which is very whimsical and I love it! The elephant charm is fading a bit but nothing too major. Plus, when you purchase their products a portion of the money goes to a particular charity (depending on the bracelet you buy).


Hope you all love these as much as I do! 

Happy Summer,

Jessiré





Sex, Drugs, and Rock N Roll

Hello Everyone! 

I finally pulled out my Police shirt today and I'm loving it! I've been listening to my favourite rock bands recently and I forgot how much I loved those too! A little bit of Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Beartooth and The Police are enough to make my heart melt with happiness. 

Pearl Jam is coming this August to Toronto and I'm desperate for a pair of tickets (I'm lowkey
hoping the boyfriend comes through with a pair but we'll see about that). Not to mention that soon after that there's another concert with Disturbed, Alter Bridge, Saint Asonia, and Breaking Benjamin. It's every alternative rock lovers dream!! 

Forever wishing I was talented enough to be a rock star,

Jessiré




An Official Tweeter

Hello Everyone!

Just wanted to let everyone know that I'm officially on twitter (@jessirebeauty)! I wanted a more instant way to communicate with the blogging/beauty community. Let me know if you have a twitter in the comments and I'll follow you!

Looking forward to tweeting you all,

-Jessiré

Summer Lovin

Hello Everyone!

Is anyone else loving this beautiful weather or what?! It's exam season and I'm definitely drained/exhausted from all of the studying but tonight is all about self care. I've decided to watch a movie with my roommate and just relax as next week is going to be pretty intense. 

It was so beautiful today and I decided to pull out all of my spring/summer clothes. I'm so happy that the warm weather is here! Hopefully it stays this time and we're not hit with a very unexpected and giant snow storm. 

(Please excuse the wrinkles in my clothes. I do not know how to iron. Send help.)



Anyways if you've been super busy lately I want you to take the night off and relax! Take care of yourself xx 

- Jessiré

Amazing Makeup Remover Wipes

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I've been searching high and low for a wipe that can remove my makeup without irritating my skin and/or stinging my eyes and I've finally found the perfect product! It's the Garnier Clean+ Soothing Remover Cleansing Towelettes which are designed to remove makeup (including water proof) and calm the skin. I've had these for a little while and have used them multiple times with no stinging/irritation. My roommate has also used them and they haven't irritated her either, and we both have sensitive skin.
I do find that they can feel a little filmy after using them but nothing major and so if I'm super lazy (which I am) I'll use them and go to sleep right away. Usually if I find wipes to be super filmy I'll lightly wash my face after, but I don't have to do that with these bad boys! 



I got them for about $8 (Canadian) and there's 25 towelettes in a package. I know Neutrogena have a ton that are slightly cheaper (by a dollar) but they've always seemed to irritate my eyes. To be honest, I really only use makeup wipes when I've had a late night out and so a pack of 25 for me will last quite a while. If I have an everyday makeup look on I'll only use one, but if I have a full face of makeup (including a dark eyeshadow look) I'll generally use two. 


If any of you give them a try let me know and tell me what you think! 

-Jessiré


Last Night's Outfit

Hello Everyone! 

I finally got a chance to wear the new crop top I bought from Forever 21! I paired it with a black pencil skirt and some nude wedges. I wish I had a photo of the wedges for you all because they're stunning and I've been wearing them every chance I get. This definitely is something I'd wear in the summer but I couldn't resist and just really wanted to break the shirt in! 

Hope you all like it as much as I do! 


- Jessiré

Are You Pretty?

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This is going to be a bit of a cheesy and emotional post but I just feel the need to write about it. Lately I've been feeling really down on myself self-esteem wise and I don't  exactly know why. I'd say I'm 90% confident but there's always that 10% that creeps up on me sometimes and I struggle with it every now and then. I think it's hard to see what the ideal look of beauty is these days and to know that you don't fit that exact mold, and that can be quite hard to deal with. I also know that looks aren't everything, but I'm only human and realistically it's hard to comfort yourself with just "my personality is great" sometimes. Whenever this happens though I like to remind myself of a quote I read somewhere that basically went something like "I look at other girls and think 'wow she's pretty I wish I looked like that' but then I think 'I'm not pretty like her but I'm pretty like me' and that's okay." I'm 100% paraphrasing and I don't know the source but it definitely stuck with me.

I'm pretty like me. I think we fail to realize that there isn't one type of beauty or one look that is the most loved. I mean, there's no doubt that Angelina Jolie is beautiful and also that Jennifer Aniston is beautiful, and those are two very different looking women, but both are beautiful. I mean Mila Kunis doesn't look like Gigi Hadid, but they're both beautiful! I think you get the point.

I just want to let everyone know that you're pretty like you and nobody will have the same uniqueness that you have.

Okay the cheesiness is over and it's  back to fun and food and happy things!

Lots of love,
-Jessiré

Drugstore Mascara

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I've lately been loving the L'Oréal Paris Voluminous Original mascara and I wanted to review it for you! I have super long lashes but not very many of them so I'm always looking for mascara that can give me a bit of volume. This mascara not only does that, but also lengthens my lashes a bit further making them look like false lashes! My only issue is that a lot of product comes off in a few swipes and can get clumpy, so to fix this I use either the Voluminous Million Excess or Physicans Formula Organic Wear mascara to remove any clumps and help me get the look I'm going for. Other than that I absolutely love the colour as it really gets your lashes black! I've had this product before an left it in search of something else, only to always return back to it. Sometimes you just have to stick with the classics as they're the best.

Here's a photo of each product mentioned:


The wand of the voluminous original is a straight wand which at first I didn't mind, but now I feel as though I should get something with a curvy wand to help with the curl in my lashes. I don't want to say it's a downfall of the product as I've never tried a curvy wand to see if it helps with curling lashes, however my next purchase will definitely be something with a curvy wand and I'll review that for you all too. 

P.S. If you're not into super black lashes and want something very subtle, the organic wear is definitely something to get! It puts very little product on your lashes to give it a very natural look when used on it's own. 

-Jessiré
xoxo

April Showers Bring May...Snow?

Hey Everyone!

Just wanted to update you and show you what it looks like outside my window right now. Is it April or December? Who knows! 

This week has been pretty stressful but ended off with a good weekend. I'm going to spend the rest of my night binge watching House and eating popcorn. One thing is for sure, I refuse to stick a single toe outside of my house like this! 


-Jessiré

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