Favourites: February 2013

 
I never say this type of things but isn't time passing so quickly?! I feel like january flew by and now february! And you know what that means, time for favourites! I hope it's still a thing ;) I haven't purchased any new makeup or beauty related products recently, but I've been enjoying some of what I had for a while.
1. Ginerva Green Tea BB Cream: I've replaced liquid foundation with this BB cream, it gives my skin a nice glow and covers up beauty marks and small freckles. What I like the most is how it smells,fresh and sweet. 2. Sebastian Potion 9: I find that Sebastian does amazing hair products, I first fell in love with the foamy conditioner and now this. Is a liquid styling cream that I use with wet hair, it helps control the frizz. I rather let my hair air dry almost every day, so I need some type of detangling and de-frizzing product.
 
3. Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette: Probably the most reached-for palette in my collection. I find it so easy to create an everyday look with it. Also perfect for the "no makeup" makeup look :) 4. Nars Blush in Luster: Officially my favourite blush!  5. Mac Mineralize Skinfinish in Stereo Rose: the most hyped up MSF! I like it because is not only great as a highlighter but as a blusher too! It's a super pigmented coral with a pink undertone and lots of gold shimmer.
 
6. YSL Parisienne Eau de Parfum:  The sweetest floral fragrance I own. It has damask rose and tart blackberry notes that make it truly irresistible. And the bottle is so pretty. 7. Antipodes Vanilla Pod Hydrating Cream: This cream is super hydrating without being greasy, it's packed with lots of natural/organic ingredients including manuka honey that has powerful antibacterial properties that keep skin clear and fresh. I now want to try the night cream, which seems amazing! 8. Antipodes Kiwi Seed Oil Eye Cream: I hate to say it, but now I must take care of my eye area. This eye cream feels very refreshing. I apply loads at night before bed and in the morning before applying serums or makeup. I still can't make a consistent review cause I've only used it for about a month, but so far so good. 9. Antipodes Organic Lip Balm: I love how smooth my lips are after applying this lip balm!
What are your favourites this month? Any new product I should try?
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Shopping Tips for Fall: My Picks

Shopping for Fall clothes is quite easy and fun. But you have to be wise when you make your choices as you might end up with clothes you'll never use again and spend a lot of money. For starters, before purchasing anything it's important to wonder if you'll be able to use the clothes and accessories on other seasons. Most likely on winter time. I've made a small guideline about how to pick garments and accessories you can use during fall and soon after!
Always pick neutral colours. This meaning black, white, beige, ivory, grey and taupe. Neutral colours combine with everything, this is why it's so easy to wear them. And basic colours like black and white combined look effortlessly elegant and sophisticated.
Include different textures and prints on your tops, this will add a personal style (as you'll be choosing the print/texture you like) to your outfit and will be easier to then choose pants, skirts or jeans. 
Choose one-size or over-sized tops, as you can wear these with leggings, as a dress or with jeans. Plus, oversized tops are extremely comfortable and you'll always look fashionable in them!
Look for unique jewelry, like the lipstick ring picture above. If you're wearing a plain beige sweater you'll need to add pieces that will complement you outfit.
Designer pieces and popular brand clothing sold at Department Stores can get a bit expensive, especially for women and on season-change. This doesn't mean you have to look for the cheapest alternative that could mean poor quality. There are always a lot of websites, like ClothingLoves.com where you can get high quality wholesale prices with offer discounts. So why not choose Wholesale Women's Clothing when searching for new high-quality clothing for fall? 
Every piece on my Fall Picks can be found at ClothingLoves.com

Picks: Moisturizers

I hope you don't find this post boring, cause I know skincare stuff isn't very eye catching, but it's very important. Actually, it's the most important step on skincare. Moisturizers form a barrier between the skin and the environment that holds water in the epidermis. It helps protect against pollution and sun damage, that's why it's also important to use a product which contains SPF to protect against UVA and UVB rays. I have combination skin and it benefits from oil-free moisturizers. There are all different skin types and moisturizers and when you find the right one, your skin will look bright and smooth!


Benefit triple performing facial emulsion SPF 15 PA++: this is an oil-free facial moisturizer with a very lightweight formula. I first tried it when I bought the B.right Radiant Skin Intro Kit that included a facial polish and two facial moisturizers. I really like how it feels on my skin because it's VERY moisturizing but yet very lightweight! It contains a very pleasant aroma and makes my skin feel fresh and clean. I've heard one or two negative reviews about this lotion before but I really, really like it! It works great on my skin!


L'occitane Ultra-Matte Face Fluid: this moisturizer is recommended for combination to oily skin because it has red rice extract along with other ingredients that help control oil on the skin. I use this after washing my face with the Foaming Rice Cleanser on my problem areas, which is the T-zone (where most of the oil patches are) and it does reduce shine. It has a very light and clean fragrance as most of the products from L'occitane (which I'm in love with!) So if you have oily-combination skin like me, this moisturizer (and cleanser) will work great on your skin!

Depending on your skin type, this may or may not work for you. But I totally recommend these moisturizers for oily or combination skin!

What is your skin type and favourite moisturizer?

Picks: Top 5 Summer Polishes

From left to right: Revlon Craving Coral, OPI On Collins Avenue, OPI Little Miss Piggy, Mac Playday and Sally Hansen Fuschia Power

If you read my latest post on Summer Blushes, you know that my favourite blush colours for summer are coral, pinks & peaches. Same with my nails, I just can't get enough!


On my thumb I'm wearing OPI On Collins Avenue, yup Miami baby! I think this polish was from the South Beach Collection, Revlon's Craving Coral looks kinda the same except it has more orange in it (on my middle finger).
On my index im wearing Mac Play Day which is a pale milky coral creme, very sheer. I used 4+ coats to get a bold colour! Not so good but i loved the result. On my ring finger it's OPI And This Little Piggy which is a sheer pink glittery colour. And on my pinky i have the Sally Hansen's Fuschia Power, it has a very good application and I only needed two coats to get it right.

What are you wearing on your nails this summer?

Picks: Top 4 Summer Blushes

The truth is, that i wear these blushes all year long, but during summertime i like peachy-rose-coral-pink toned blushes. Also, i enjoy creme blushes since they're very hydrating. I've selected four of my most used blushes, so onto the colours!

From left to right: Mac Posey, Mac Ladyblush, Mac Gleeful and Nars Orgasm

Mac Cremeblend Blush in Posey: This is a warm peach and it's very buildable. I love the formula, it's creamy but not sticky and leaves a very natural finish on my cheeks.
Mac Blushcreme in Ladyblush:  I absolutely love this warm neutral coral, it lasts very long and looks very natural. This formula is a little bit more creamy than the Cremeblend blushes.
Mac Mineralize Blush in Gleeful: I love it when blushes have shimmery and golden flicks, Mac describes this blush as deep dirty blue pink with gold pearl. Generally, mineralize blushes are very lightweight and sheer. However, this one has a very good pigmentation (which is good).
NARS blush in Orgasm: And of course, my all time favourite blush (so predictable) Orgasm is peachy pink with golden shimmer. Also mentioned in my June Faves.

 Swatches from left to right: Nars Orgasm, Mac Gleeful, Mac Ladyblush & Mac Posey

What are your favourite Summer blushes?