The Coty Airspun Loose Face Powder Gets Reviewed!

I purchased this about a week ago from Amazon.ca and it got shipped to my house today.

I have seen so many reviews on this product and have seen so many beauty influences use it. I was curious to see how it performs on top of my face makeup.

Will I love it or not?

DR. JART+ Water Replenishment Facial Mask Review

This is the first video I have filmed in over 2 years. I have missed all of you and Youtube beyond words. Thank you all for supporting me since 2008 and sticking by me.

In this new hilarious video, I review the highly rated Dr. Jart+ Water Replenishment Facial Cotton Sheet Mask.

Will I approve it? Is it worth the hype?

I wrote this poem when I was 17

Ecstasy

Our love wastes like the ammunition of a gun

My wounds never heal

The blood bursts from my veins in hopes of your love

The death of the passion has punctured my limbs

The battle field - in which we walk everyday is tiring

It is an eternity and you the ruler

The drugs that you supply are no longer enough to keep my pain away

The burning fire peeling away at my flesh gets tiring

I just want to sleep and dream not of you

You are not all I think about

I breathe for air and you breathe for control

Pills take over and no longer work

His silver bullets sliver into my skin

The smoke that you give off chokes my life

Air can no longer get through

Rage just like a little boy who doesn't get his way

You've made me stronger and able to stand again

I hope you know that, and feel regret for loosing your prize

Your hands strangle my will to break free

Never ending

By Leslie Star

Discover Yourself With Me

It's never too late to find out who you really are. Millions and millions of people worldwide are searching for themselves & who they really are, including myself.

We know our friends like the back of our hand, but are detached from ourselves & what we really get excitement from.

What makes you comes alive & doesn't feel like a struggle when you do it? That is your purpose & why you were put on this earth.

Below are simple solutions that will make you feel more comfortable when it comes to knowing the real you.

9 Ideas to Help Find Your Passion In Life:

Spend more time with friends & family. Participate in activities that you wouldn't normally do. Go out as a group & let your inhibitions go & have some fun.

Take an online personality test or career quiz. They help to point you in the right direction.

Take a class at a community center or college. Try a free class online first to ensure you like it & want to invest time & money into it.

Take up a hobby. If you don't want to do it alone, talk to your friends with common interests. I am sure they want to join you in the search to find themselves as well.

Go to the library & learn about something new. Learn sign language or how to build that bird house you've always wanted.

Make a list of things in your life that bring you joy & focus more on those.

Start a meditation class, Bikram yoga or painting. Pick something that relaxes your mind & lets you drift off to la la land for a bit.

Take a note pad/journal & your favorite drink in your travel mug & go to a place that makes you feel creative & at peace. Write down what you wish for yourself & what truly makes you happy.

What makes you feel successful? The key to happiness is success so focus on your achievements & try figure out a way to profit from them. There isn't a better feeling than accomplishment.

Don't put too much pressure on yourself.

Get out there & experience life to it's fullest potential.

Launch of My New Online Art Store

Crashing Waves - 8 x 10" Acrylic

ART

My new online store launched today.
I am super nervous but thrilled at the exact same time.

I have to admit that my art hobby is very recent. I have only done 17 canvases but each one was painted with all my heart.

I have always been a terrible sketch artist but recently I discovered that painting is completely different than drawing. I am stress free and happy when I paint. I paint LIVE on Periscope so please come by and say hi.

Most of my mothers side of the family were amazing artists. My mom, aunts and my grandma especially. Some of the paintings she created were pure masterpieces.

I specialize in scenery and abstract art but I am willing to try anything.

ART PRICING:

All 5 x 8" Paintings ---- $ 20.00 CDN (plus shipping)

All 8 x 8" Paintings ---- $ 25.00 CDN (plus shipping)

All 8 x 10" Paintings ---- $ 30.00 CDN (plus shipping)

*Paintings come with a personalized thank you card and are numbered & signed by Leslie Star

Store Link: http://www.lesliestar.com/p/my-art_3.html

To purchase larger canvases please email thereallesliestar@gmail.com with any comments/requests.

You can also access the store by clicking on "MY ART STORE" on the top right hand side of this webpage.

Thank you in advance for supporting my journey into the art world.

Leslie Star
xxoo

How To Tell Your Friend...

How to tell your friend that their girlfriend/boyfriend keeps trying to flirt with you. Or even worse trying to make sexual advances towards you?

I have been in the same situation as you before, several times.

What do you do? This situation always turns ugly.

In both my cases I warned my girlfriends that their boyfriends were greasy horny slime balls but they both chose the boys over me. They thought I was lying or that I wasn't "understanding' their boyfriends and that they are just "nice to everyone".

I was trying to warn them. One ended up finding out the hard way and the other one married him and now has 3 children.

Why does this happen?

I believe it's because women or men want to believe their partner.

They want to believe that their partner would never cheat on them or hit on their friends.

But that is not always the case.

What should you do if this happens to you? How do you tell your friend that their partner is sleazy.

Here are four options you might consider:

Don't. Just Don't

Sometimes you have to let your friend find out the hard way. This is the option I wish I would have chosen.

Tell your friend

It seems like this would be the best option because you love your friend right? No. Do not tell them because they will then turn the situation around to be somehow your fault. Trust me.

Threaten the boyfriend/girlfriend

If they don't stop you will tell your friend and it will get ugly. Sometimes threats work. Sometimes threats get thrown back in your face. This option is risky.

Stop hanging out with your friend

If the situation makes you unconformable and you want to avoid any drama or confrontation, then stop calling your friend. They will eventually get the message.

I hope these options helped you in some way.

If your friend is really your friend they will see the kind of person you are and realize that you are telling the truth.

Keep Them Warm This Winter - Downtown East Side

I have been wanting to put together some warm clothes/food for Vancouver's Downtown East Side (DTES) for awhile now. The east side of Vancouver is known as Canada's poorest postal code.

Many think downtown is the way it is because of poverty, drugs, sex, and crime but it's also "home" to many of the mentally ill and those who are just down on their luck.

In 2012 40% of those on the Vancouver streets were mentally ill with no other place to go.

Hastings Street - Vancouver - Image from Vancouver Sun

I organized a successful clothing drive a couple of years ago but I wanted to put together another one on a grander scale with hopefully your help.

I now have an Amazon wishlist where we can keep the homeless and less fortunate in Vancouver warm this winter. I am going to cook some soups, sandwiches etc. to keep their bellies full too and try and help them out as much as possible.

There are many people that are a lot less fortunate than we are and its nice to lend a helping hand to those in need.

Thank you in advance for reading this post and I hope with your help we can make a huge difference in helping the DTES this winter.

Any questions please don't hesitate to contact me to lesliestar@lesliestar.ca.

Smarten Up or You're Out Baby

Is your boyfriend or girlfriend acting crazy and not treating you right?

The following questions you have to ask yourself honestly.

No one can decide if you are happy or not. This is a life choice that you have to make.

Ask Yourself the following questions:

Am I happy?
Do I often feel upset or hurt by my partner? If so, is it because you are too sensitive or are they legitimately not treating you the way you should be treated?
Do I still love them?
Am I their top priority?
Would I consider cheating on them?
Could I see myself marrying him/her?
Do I want to have a child with him/her?
Am I still attracted to my partner?
Do I trust them?
Do we have good communication?

What were your answers?

If they were mostly negative it's either time to re-evaluate yourself and figure out what you want for your future or try and work on your existing relationship.

If you think this is simply a bump in the road and it can most definitely be fixed then take some steps to guide your relationship in the right direction. You can go to counselling, sign up to an activity that both of you enjoy doing together, go on a vacation, take a financial class together as most fights tend to surround money.

If both parties don't work towards the same goal your relationship will never get better no matter how much you try.

Don't ever let someone treat you badly. You DO NOT deserve this no matter what. It is never your fault.

If your in an abusive relationship and you need help please call the national helpline for domestic abuse at 1-800-7233.

New Launch of Leslie Star!

I am excited to announce the launch of my newly designed website, www.lesliestar.ca & www.lesliestar.com.

I have been around since 2008 when I first launched this site and have met such wonderful people from all over the world. This has given me the opportunity to express myself and create such wonderful memories.

I envisioned a place where you go could & have fun, meet new people and find out the juiciest gossip from all around the world. I also wanted to make a place where you can get make-up/hair tips, relationship advice, talk sports, video games and just be yourself.

This blog is ME. I asked my best friend from Iansblog.ca to construct a site for me. Before we started this revamp, I envisioned a easier to navigate and more up-to-date site and I believe we did that. He went above and beyond and I appreciate it to no end. Ian and I (but mostly Ian) have worked together to create a new website rich in information to be used as a resource just for you.

My new site features an entire section where you can contact me, which makes it easier for me to meet you. It's an opportunity to know me better; who I am as a person and not just someone you see on the computer. I also have a menu where you can see my Youtube videos & an Amazon wishlist for various acts of kindness. By browsing through my site you’ll get a pretty good idea of who I am and what I am trying to achieve.

If you experience any problems using the new website or if you have any questions, please contact me at lesliestar@lesliestar.ca.

Leslie Star,
Owner & Writer

Nail Polish - Everything You Need To Know

How to Take Care Of Your Nail Polish

I have been doing my own manicures since I was a little girl.

I am a huge collector of nail polishes, nail pens, lotions, nail stickers, rhinestones, files, buffers etc. I have had over 100 nail polishes at once.

I love high quality polish. Not only does it stay on longer than cheap polish but the color is more saturated, it goes on easier & it doesn't stain your nails IF you put on a base coat.

Don't get me wrong... When I see a sale on polish, I will buy it. I love buying discontinued colors too.

Random & Quick Tips

I have always kept my nail polish in the fridge. It makes the polish last longer and not clump.

I roll the polish in between my hands before I use it. I shake the bottles as well if there isn't much left it in or the colors are separating.

In between color changes I let my nails breathe as your nails need oxygen. I apply cuticle oil, put lotion on my hands, stay away from water as my nails get weaker & I put on at least a base coat or hardener.

I also always put on a base coat & a top coat. I know it's a pain in the butt because it takes so long to dry in between coats but it's worth it.

It not only makes your nails stronger but your nails won't chip as fast, your nails won't stain and the color and overall polish goes on better.

Have you ever thought why are my nails turning yellow? How Can I fix this?

ANSWERS

Color reaction is usually the reason your nails turn yellow. Darker-colored polishes stain nails due to a chemical reaction between the polish & the nails.

A chemical known as formaldehyde in the polish could be causing the problem. Formaldehyde reacts and makes your nails yellow.

It could be a sign of a nail infection. This is unlikely and unless their are other symptoms of a nail infection or bad health.

QUICK FIXES

Try out the nail whitener from Witchcraft. It works for toes as well.

Using whitening toothpaste on your nails and use a stiff nail brush to scrub them.

Soak your hands in lemon water for about 15 minutes or until you see results.

I have a video on YouTube on how to do a cheap manicure at home. In case you haven't seen it yet, the link is below:

How To Do Your Own Manicure At Home

If you have any more questions about your polish, leave a comment below and I will answer back :)

Boyfriend is obsessed with cars

My boyfriend is literally obsessed with his Camaro.

I am not sure if anyone loves cars as much as him. Do you feel like this too? Do a lot of your conversations revolve around cars?

When anyone mentions a Camaro my boyfriend's eyes twinkle. He owns a 1979 Camaro. I swear he loves the car more than me.

I even jokingly asked him before who he loves more. He said that he loved the car and me equally. LOL

What can one do when this happens?

First off, don't take away something that your mate is genuinely interested in. If you try and take it away they will forever hold a grudge against you, resent you, get pissed off & ruin your night.

Let them be themselves and as long as they come home to you at the end of the night, who cares. Life is too short to be controlling. He is also probably more likely to be with the car less and you more if your not nagging as much.

If it bothers you about him being around his car more than you, I recommend the following:

Go with him and help work on the car. Even sit with him and keep him company. Bring some music, make some sandwiches and bring some drinks and not only will he appreciate it but he will also tell his friends how cool is girlfriend/boyfriend is.
Find something to occupy your time while he is busy. When people get into relationships they tend to forget who they really are and put the other's interests before theirs. Take a pottery class, photography, go to the gym, take tennis lessons or read a book. If you are both busy at the same time he will appreciate you more and realize that you are the best boyfriend/girlfriend.
Encourage them by buying accessories for their car. If you don't have a lot of money, by a key chain, a hat.. Anything that has their cars logo on it so show your support.

Make a collage or scrap book that shows the progress of the rebuild. It is something that they can look at or show off to their friends/family.

Most of all, be supportive.

That is what being in a relationship is all about. Sometimes people get so pulled into their own lives that they forget how their actions affect their partner. Just be patient as this time will pass..

UNLESS HE PLANS ON REBUILDING ANOTHER CAR!!!!

Another Online Dating Story - The "Strangler"

The story I am about to tell you tops my worst online date ever.

I met this guy named Joe. He was super cute, had his own truck and looked well put together. We went to a Sushi restaurant and as we were talking I asked him what he did for a living. He said that he is currently not working as he was on sick leave.

I kept trying to dig a little further to find out what his profession was. He eventually told me that he was an RCMP officer and was currently involved in a court case as he got into an argument with his boss.

I stopped talking about it for a little while as I saw it was making him super uncomfortable. He paid the bill at the sushi place and we then decided to go to the beach. We took separate vehicles as I didn't trust him enough to get into a car with him.

We met at the nearby beach and sat down on one of the benches and talked for a couple of hours. We found that we had lots in common. After our conversation we decided to go and get a coffee to wrap up our date. We met at Tim Horton's and he again paid the bill. He then asked me to go home with him to see his barn. Yes, barn.. he lived in a barn.

I thought that was really weird and of course I declined.

After the date I went home and did some Google searching on him. I found out that he was fired from the RCMP for violently attacking his boss and his fellow co-workers. He allegedly attacked them because they called him a "fag" and he went ballistic. He is literally known as "The Strangler".

I couldn't believe when I Googled his name the first image of him was him in court. I would have never guessed he would have been so violent.

Needless to say, I have not had the best luck with online dating. Learn from my mistake and try and get to know who you are going on a date with before you go.

Joe - My online date

Diary of My Online Dating

My online dating experiences are definitely worth writing about so I thought I would share another one with you. This happened a couple of years ago, but it's still pretty funny.

My first online date seemed really nice. He was in the military and had a finance job. We met at Starbucks for coffee in a rich part of town that he recommended. We went inside and went to the till as I saw him pull out a $5 bill. Needless to say, I paid for my own coffee. I shrugged it off and we walked around the neighbourhood.

We went to a popular restaurant/pub next and had lunch. The bill came and again we paid separately. When he excused himself and went to the bathroom, I text my friend and said that he again didn't pay for my meal.

My date came back to the table and awkwardly told me that I had text him and not my friend.

He took me out again about a week later to make up for not paying for the food and in the middle of the date his friend called and he suddenly had to leave.

Needless to say there wasn't a 3rd date and should not have had a 2nd date.

Have you ever had an awkward date that you wish would have never happened?!

Tips -- Online Dating for Women

I have a LOT of experience with online dating and below is one of my interesting stories and 10 tips that I would like to share with only you about online dating.

I once went on a date with a guy that I met online. We had dinner and a few drinks and got the bill. He paid which was nice. We then went to another restaurant up the street to get appetizers and drinks as we were having fun and it was still pretty early.

After what I thought was great conversation, the bill came. He then asked me if I wanted to go home with him. When I told him 'No,' he said, 'then you can pay the bill.'

Needless to say, that was a horrible date. I have been on a lot of horrible dates, which is why I now have rules about online dating as I have learned from my mistakes.

You can find love online and with a few of my tips I hope to make it a little easier for you.

10 ONLINE DATING TIPS FOR WOMEN

1. Never lie to yourself or compromise in what you want in someone.

2. Get to know the person you are about to go on an online date with before you meet in person. You never know who you are meeting just from a computer screen.

3. Don't show much skin as you want there to be a second date. Make sure whatever you wear is clean and doesn't have holes in it. Wear a black cocktail dress or a nice skirt and shirt combo or wear dress pants and a nice shirt.

4. Be comfortable and try and remain calm. Do some breathing exercises and know that your date is just as nervous.

5. Meet in a popular area and take your own transportation to and from the date. Suggest that they pick the activities.

6. Don't talk about anything too deep. Try and keep the conversation light and try not to talk about yourself too often. You are on a date to meet a new person so try and find out about their personality.

7. Let your date take charge and let them pay for your food. You deserve to be treated like a Queen.

8. If you felt you had chemistry, send them a quick message online the next day or follow up with a text/phone call in a couple of days.

9. If they do not call you back within a couple of days - they are not interested. Give up and don't call them or message them. If they wanted to get to know you, they would contact you.

10. There are plenty of potential partners out there so don't be afraid to go on a different date every night of the week.

Mariah Carey - $150,000 to look Beautiful

According to TMZ.com it seems that Mariah Carey is being sued for not paying a photographer for a no-show photo shoot.

He is suing for $150,000 claiming that Mariah never showed up to her photo shoot and that it costs a whole whack of money to even get her to look good. He claims that her beauty bill, obtained by TMZ, would have been:

Stylist -- $65,391
Hair stylist -- $9,600
Makeup artist -- $7,200
Manicurist -- $2,400

I appear on TMZ Live today and express my opinion about Mariah Carey and the situation she is in.

To get all the details about this story and others, tune in to TMZ on E! today at 3:00 (PST).

Glow In The Dark Harlem Shake - Nuclear Edition

A bunch of my friends got together and decided to film a Harlem Shake Video - Glow in the Dark Nuclear Edition! SOOOoooo much fun! Enjoy!

How to make a Sock Bun

Easiest Hair-Do Ever!

Try it out and see what you think. I loved doing it.. It's actually fun! Try it out and post a video in response to mine!

Site Under Construction

Hi all you sexy people! Sorry my site has been under construction for so long!

I am trying to fix all the bugs and make my site awesome for your viewing pleasure but it is taking longer than expected.

Bare with me because I love you all :)

I Met Gene Simmons and Family!!

This weekend was exciting as I met Gene, Shannon, Sophie and Nick Simmons at the Boulevard Casino in Coquitlam, BC.

It was a "Show & Shine" car show with old beautiful cars and music and fun stuff to eat & buy.

There was a huge line up to get a picture with Gene and his family when I got there. I probably would have had to wait for about 4 hours in the rain to get a quick picture with them and then be pushed out of the way for the next person.

So instead I waited in the crowd and eventually got to the front row to take some pics. When I got to the front and was holding my chihuahua in my hands Sophie and Shannon saw my dog and said, "That looks exactly like our dog!" then Gene and Nick looked and smiled and laughed a bit.

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That was so awesome for me as I seemed to get more attention that the people that stood in line forever.

Gene gave his usual "rock on" with his left hand for all the pics while Shannon and Sophie posed in their beautiful shoes and smiles.

Nick seemed to be having fun although he seemed a little awkward with his picture being taken. It must be so weird to be a celebrity and everyone wants to take your picture 24/7 when you think you are just "normal".

Gene and Shannon seemed to be very happy in their "marriage" as I studied their body language a bit and there didn't seem to be any problems in their relationship. Perhaps it is all for their reality show, "Gene Simmons Family Jewels". They seemed to be in love which was very cute.

The only thing that was a downer at this event was that this security guy kept standing in the way of my camera (the one with the "Ping" hat on in my pics) and every time I went to take a picture he would stand in front of my perfect shot. Also I only had my iPhone on me so the quality of pictures wasn't too great either.

The Simmons family was awesome and I hope to meet them again in the future..

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What You Should Keep In Your Trunk

Have you ever been stranded in your car because you forgot to renew your AAA or your gas tank?

Make sure you're prepared the next time your car breaks down, an natural disaster occurs or someone else needs your first-aid kit.

You can buy a small suitcase or gym bag and fill your trunk up.

34 Emergency Items to fill Your Vehicle With:

A flashlight

Extra batteries

Matches/lighter

Candles

Pillow

Emergency Blanket

Umbrella

Fruit snacks

Canned food

Filled water bottles

First Aid Kit

Contact solution (if you wear contacts)

Tools

A knife

Scissors

Can opener

Flares

Wet naps

Hand Sanitizer

Extra cloths

Map

Warm Hat

An extra outfit to change into

Gloves

Various size Ziploc bags

Jumper Cables

A jack in case your tire goes flat

A spare tire

A drop cloth

A toothbrush/paste (in case you have an unexpected sleepover :P)

A portable radio (extra batteries for this as well)

Tape

Bungee cords

Rope

You never know when you will get stranded somewhere so always be prepared!