My Beauty: Michelle Kuhnreich

In this month’s My Beauty, I’ve asked local Vancouver fitness and fashion blogger Michelle of Booty by Mich to join us. If you don’t already follow her on Instagram, you should. She’s originally from Montreal and came to Vancouver to find new adventures. She believes fitness and fashion go hand in hand and it’s evident on her feed. She is also a personal trainer, so if you are in need of one, check her out!

I had to ask her to be a part of the series, she has such great hair and skin, plus an unbelievable positive attitude! We met in person for coffee and I felt I could talk to her for hours!

What is your daily skincare routine?

Washing my face with LUSH Ocean Scrub

Do you wear makeup every day?

Hmmm I wear bronzer from Marcelle, and Dior Show Mascara. That is all I wear daily.

Do you have any other non-beauty rituals that help you feel great?

Working out & taking baths… oh and vintage shopping!

Do you have a game-changing product?

I love a good mascara. Dior is my go to, paired with also nice red lipstick are major game-changers for a weekend look. I always have Vaseline in my bag, it’s my secret weapon. I wear it on my lips, remove my makeup and moisturize on the go.

Do you have any unexpected physical traits that you love?

My three tiny small beauty marks on my right shoulder that form a triangle!

Do you have any beauty “splurges”?

Lipstick and nail polish when they are on sale, I could buy so many. Oh I love buying perfume! I could splurge on a great scent!

Do you have any stories of regrettable beauty moments or experiments-gone-wrong?

When I was around 12-13 years old, the night before I was leaving for sleep away camp, I used Nair and I had THE WORST reaction to it!

Is there any other makeup you use every day?

I really love gold-soft pale pink eye shadow. It’s a nice added touch.

What’s your bedtime routine?

My mornings begin 6-7 am, so I get into bed latest 10 pm, apply Nootka Naturals cream and watch really easy Netflix shows or read and pass out!

Do you have any other beloved drugstore finds?

I love a good lip balm, I enjoy trying new lip balms! I’m a fan of Revlon and L’Oreal lipsticks, they are such a good deal for $5. I also stock up on disposable cameras, they are fun to use and stick in your purse.

Are there any foods or drinks that help you look and feel your best?

Veggies! And coffee of course.

How do you change things up for special occasions?

Ughhhh sometimes I get stressed because  I do NOT know how to put makeup on well. My go to for dressing it up is a good lip colour like red or pink or a nude!

Do you have a signature scent?

Original Chloe scent, I’ve been wearing it for so many years!

What are your favourite lipstick colors?

Nude, pale pink, red and even a bold burgundy!

How do you style and care for your hair?

I am so bad at styling my hair. It’s either down, in a low messy bun, a high messy bun, or half up/down! I wish I knew how to blow-dry it! I sometimes straighten it! But I love it natural! I use Pantene for shampoo, smells so good!

Are there any items you’re always on the lookout for?

Lipsticks on sale!

How do you groom your brows?

I never leave them alone lol I have never done anything to them! I’m too scared!

Are there any foods or drinks that help you look and feel your best?

Water, water with lemon and a good cayenne, lemon, ginger drink!.. oh, and coffee…

What is one exercise a woman can do everyday at home?

I actually have four to do: Squats, Bicycle Abs, Lunges & Burpees!

How do you get inspired to work out?

I always say actions become habit. My clients inspire me, my environment, my clothing, my mind, my thoughts and my actions. I just know I want to workout because I love it and how it makes me feel. I put on my some great music and I am inspired to sweat!

What is your look for the gym? What products are in your gym bag?

I love wearing black to the gym! I honestly feel really badass when wearing all black.

Gym bag: skipping rope, running shoes, change of clothes for after my workout, an interval timer and resistance bands.

What’s your strategy for rest and recovery?

Stretching always after my workouts and yoga. I have protein shake when done training and resting when I need to, when my body is tired.

What’s your favorite form of exercise?

High intensity, pilates, spinning, … pretty much everything!

How do you fuel your day?

Start with a good coffee and my favorite breakfast ; 2 eggs, avocado and 2 pieces toast! I try to eat breakfast within an hour of waking up.

From start to finish, what would be your ideal food day?

Coffee, my favorite breakfast, light salad from Birds and the Beets, sushi for dinner and then have some peanut butter! Also frozen mangoes! I always have those in my freezer.

What foods and drinks make your skin glow? Which make it duller?
Green juice is my go to and lemon water. I fill a large mason jar with a tap and keep that in my fridge at all times.

Advice to those looking to kick start a good fitness routine after many months of nothing?

Start walking to get moving and try something with a friend. A spin class, pilates, aerobics or anything to start moving.

What’s always in your fridge?

Tons of veggies, lemon water, apples and broccoli.

What’s an overrated workout in your opinion?

Anything that makes you move, sweat, have fun and stay healthy is not overrated in my opinion.

Words to work out by…

Do NOT judge yourself.

Do NOT be too hard on yourself.

Have FUN.

Stay positive. ALWAYS..

You can do anything you want.

What are your go-to snacks?

Nuts! The Prana Kilimanjaro Mix!

Apples

I LOVE frozen mangoes & grapes….

Last but certainly not least: do you have an overall beauty philosophy?

Just be yourself. You are beautiful.

Thanks Michelle! Stay tuned for next month’s My Beauty post. Leave questions you would like answered in the comments! And don’t forget to follow along on Snapchat (alifewellconsum) or Instagram!