I ordered the Kodak Charmera mini camera (with my own money!) on a whim, and honestly? Zero regrets. It comes in a blind box, and I was crossing my fingers for a bright colour, red or yellow. I got yellow!!!

This thing is tiny, like a keychain tiny. It feels more like a collectible than a camera, which is half the fun. Yes, it actually works. It shoots photos and video, has a built-in flash (so low-light pics are totally possible), and comes with multiple frames and filters so you can lean into that lo-fi vibe.

A quick heads-up: because it’s so small, you definitely need to keep your hands steady, or photos can come out a bit blurry. That almost adds to the charm tbh. It’s a cute little sometimes-use camera, nostalgic, good for clipping to your bag and documenting life in a slightly chaotic, cute way.

Kodak Charmera Product Highlights:

• Photo + video recording
• 4 frames & 7 filters
• 1440 × 1080 image output (1.6MP)
• Supports 1GB–128GB TF card (not included!)
• Rechargeable battery
• Blind box with 6 styles + a secret edition 👀

If you love novelty tech, tiny things, or dopamine surprises, this one’s a win.
👉 You can grab it here. Tiny camera, big joy.

If you click and buy it using my link, I’ll make a tiny commission, use it!🤗 TY!

Yesterday I tried an at-home lash lift and tint kit I received from Luxe Cosmetics, and I was quite surprised by how easy the process was. I’ve always loved the look of lifted, darker lashes, but booking appointments and sitting still for an hour isn’t always the vibe. This felt like a very “do it on a Sunday afternoon and feel put together all week” kind of activity.

The lash tint gives a mascara-like effect and can last up to four weeks, while the lift lasts up to eight weeks. I really like how natural the results look. Next time, I’ll definitely go for a bigger curl, but for a first try, I’m happy with how it turned out.

If you want a stronger lift, a smaller silicone pad makes a big difference. Placing the pad close to the lash line and combing the lashes upward in small sections helps everything sit properly. You want the lash tips to reach near the top of the pad, not fold over it. For a darker tint, start with clean, dry lashes, use the darkest shade, fully saturate the lashes, and leave it on for the full recommended time.

Both products are vegan, cruelty-free, and gentle, which I love. They’re also water and mascara-friendly, so you can still layer if you want extra drama. (Me, always! 🤗 )

Why I Love a Lift & Tint vs Lash Extensions

I’ve always had fairly long lashes, and I almost never leave the house without mascara. I will NEVER get eyelash extensions again. One time, I had them done right before a trip to Jamaica. They looked great at first, but by the time I got to the airport, my eyes started feeling itchy, and by the time we landed, my eyes were red, swollen, and absolutely miserable. It was brutal. I went straight to the resort salon to see if they could help remove the lashes, but they only had coconut oil. For the first couple of days of the trip, I wore sunglasses, applied coconut oil, and used ice packs on my eyes day & night. It was painful and uncomfortable, and it wasn’t until the last days of a seven-day trip that my eyes finally started to feel better. After that, I’m firmly in the lash lift and tint camp. It’s something I can safely do at home, achieve great results, and avoid any mishaps. Eyelash extensions? Hard no. 😂

See my Reel below, or here on Instagram. If you want to try it yourself, you can use my code CASIE10 on the website.

Well, hello there & happy December! Here’s a little update on life lately. Things have been pretty busy the last month! I moved from my apartment on Ossington into a loft with my BF. My spot at Ossington was a really great transition apartment the past year, but I am so happy to be where I am now. New Chapter! New season!

I’m a firm believer that there’s no bad weather if you have a good outfit, and I’m totally set for winter with my coat collection. I found this beautiful wool vintage coat on a shopping trip in Cambridge about a year ago, and let me tell you, IT IS SO WARM.

Last week, we went to Bass Pro on our way up north. I had NO idea how big it was, they have everything there! You would think that after wearing this hat all summer, I’d been to an actual shop lol. On the weekend, I took a solo trip to Ikea and picked up everything I needed to make my home closet/office area beautiful. It looks great!

We’ve been really into making soup lately and have gone for pho a couple of times (in the name of research haha). Last week, we made a delicious chicken-vegetable soup; this week, we went for a beef-bone broth and vegetable soup. Both turned out amazing. I love soup season and being cozy!

Had an audition callback this week at Mann Casting, fingers crossed I get a booking soon. I have another audition to do this weekend for a commercial.

Have been pretty consistent with my workouts the past few weeks. Living in the area close to the Body Engineers again is nice. I’ve been back at Mosaic Yoga for a few classes, too. Feeling strong!

Sending sunshine and warm vibes to you through the internet!