Rose Confidentiel by Chanel

Rose Confidentiel is one of my all-time favourite colours from Chanel. Such a pretty dusty rose that is prefect for this time of year. I love bringing out old colours for the different seasons and getting to fall in love with them all over again :)  

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Blotting paper & BB cream

Blotting paper is supposedly good for shine and oil control. The paper is meant absorb the excess oil/shine from the face without smudging out your makeup. I have never tried these as I normally have a pressed powder with me to fix the problem. However using a powder does mean adding more product to my face which I really wanted to get away from, so I found these from Paul & Joe. There are a million different brands out there and my reason for picking these were solely based on (low)price :) But hopefully they will do the trick; I can't wait to try them out.

 

Next up is my Stila Stay All day 10-in-1 HD beauty balm = BB Cream. I wasn't really planning on jumping on the whole BB cream band wagon, but I tried this in a store recently and was pleasantly surprised by the colour and texture. All other BB creams I have looked at all seem to have some scary colour that I do not dare to put on my face! So after finding this one non-intimidating I decided to get it and I have now been using it for about a month and I am really liking it. If you read all the benefits on the packaging it does sound like this is some kind of miracle product, but I wouldn't go that far though. I do really like it, as it hydrates my skin and works as a "primer" for my foundation. After I have started using this I have reduced the amount of foundation I would normally use to about half as this does give a fair amount of coverage on its own. On days when I am not really going for a full-coverage look I just use this with a powder over it and that works really good as well. However it won't fix everything, it doesn't on my in any case, but over all this is a really good product that I will be repurchasing..even if I do still think this whole BB cream fad is a bit overrated :)

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Mini MAC haul

I am not a big MAC-oholic by any means, I think they have some really great products, but their prices are just too high and that puts me off most of the time. However there are a few items that I do pick up again and again, and that is their brush cleanser and their Mineralize Skinfinish Natural powder. As I was close to running out of both I went to the store this weekend to stock up :)

When it comes to brush cleaning some people are fine with using regular shampoo or the like to clean their make-up brushes, but my skin is super sensitive and I break out easily so I need to be 100% sure that my brushes are clean and sanitized and as most shampoos for one thing do not contain alcohol, I prefer using an actual brush cleanser like this one from MAC. This bottle contains 233ml and costs DKK 95,- I am ok with that price as it lasts me a long time. I know other make up brands also do similar cleansers, but so far I am really happy with this one :)



As I have oily skin I find it necessary to set my foundation with a powder every day and I really love MAC's Mineralize Skinfinish Natural, my shade is Medium Plus. This is a light powder with a light coverage, but I find that it's perfect for setting my foundation. I apply it lightly with a big fluffy brush which helps give me a matte but natural finish that it isn't too heavy.

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MyBeautyBox #1 Everday Glam

Today was the day for the very first box from MyBeautyBox. I definitely think they are off to a very good start with the pink and black packaging. The black box makes it look almost exclusive, which is always good and who doesn't love a dark pink?! Inside are the 5 products - all full size. 



 

First up is Urban Decay's Afterglow Glide-on Cheek tint in Indecent. This is a creme blush/tint in a dark peach colour. The glow comes from what looks like tiny gold particles, which should be kept in mind if you are not a fan off shimmer in your blush, but I don't think they are to overpowering though. I tried it on quickly and it does give a nice subtle (shimmer)glow to the cheeks.

 

Next up are two lip products, Stila Glaze Lip Liner in Rose and W7 Mega Matte lips (cannot see a name/number). I am already loving the Stila lip liner. Stila is one of my alltime favourite make up brands, but this is my first lip liner. I don't really use lip liners and I am not a big fan of very colourfull lips in general (on myself that is), but this colour is amazing. A matte neutral rose that looks great with my Stila gloss in Kitten on top :) W7's Mega Matte lips is a product that should go on as a gloss but with a finish as a lipstick. Shiny lips are apprently so last season and matte is what's hot. I am not sure about the colour, it might just be a little dark for me, but I will definitely be giving it a try - with a neutral gloss over it..as I do love a shiny lip ;)

 

Last up is Sally Hansen Two-step Renewal System for Hands. I am always a little apprehensive when it comes to cremes and lotions, mostly because I am super sensitive about scents/smells and just can't use stuff that is too strong. But these seem fine and do not have an overpowering smell that lingers. Step one is a soothing hand scrub, I can't remember the last time I used a scrub for my hands, but I think it'll be nice to use every once in a while. Second step is the hand creme, which apparently is brightening and firming, it contains keratin and collagen and claims to visibly improve skin tone. I must admit that I have never really been concerned with the skin tone on my hands or have ever wanted them to be brighter. I have tried the two-step and my hands do feel really smooth and soft, I might be all about firmer hands but not sure about the brightening part. I guess I will have to use it a bit longer to see what I might have been missing ;)

 

So that was the premiere of MyBeautyBox and so far I am pleasantly surprised. Stila and Urban Decay are really great brands and I think the colours I got in my box were prefectly suited for me. There are some things I probably wouldn't have picked myself, but that is the whole point of the this box-concept, that you get to try things, also things you perhaps wouldn't have thought to try yourself. There will always be hits and misses, but as long as the hits outway the missed overall I think it's a sucess. Bring on box #2 :)

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Shoes Of The Day

Grey Calvin Klein pumps courtesy of T.J. Maxx. I don't normally go for a pointed toe, but I really liked these. I thought the whole velour look made them a little different and it's good to diversify even with ones shoes :) The heel has a good height and I am especially loving the extra padding at the heel and the front on the inner sole. I think these will be a permant part of my wardrobe for autumn and winter.

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New Marimekko computer case

I recently got myself a new laptop, but it didn't come with a case. I was planning on just getting a basic black one or the like, but when I stumbled upon this Marimekko Huppu Korsi Laptop & Attaché Case (that totally matched my Marimekko cosmetic bag ) I had to have it. Plus it was 50% off, which I obviously took as a sign :)

 



 

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Shoes Of The Day - Wellies

Living in Denmark wellies are a must, well anything to protect you against the rain is a must. But let's be honest most rain gear makes you feel far from fashionable, so I knew I had to have these Michael Kors wedge wellies when I saw them. They caught my eye at an outlet in the US but unfortunately they didn't have my size, so I had to resort to Ebay, which meant that with postage and everything they ended up with a steep price tag on the wrong side off $100...but I have had them for about 3 years now and I still <3 them as much as I did when I first got them. They make getting through those rainy days a little easier ;)

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Blue Rebel by Chanel

So I am obviously very late to the Les Jeans de Chanel party. The collection inspired by blue jeans was initially launched as a limited edition collection for Fashion's Night Out 2011, I am not entirely sure when the 3 colours became available here in DK, but in any case I was not really all that impressed and didn't buy any of them. Fast forward to my recent trip to NY where my sister-in-law bought Blue Rebel and I got to see this amazing petrol blue colour on the nails and knew I had to have it. Lucky for me our local department store still had it as I wasn't smart enough to buy it in NY. I am not sure if the colours are now part of the permanent collection or if they will just keep selling them till stock runs out.

 

It is a much darker and deeper petrol blue than the picture shows.

 

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Shoes Of The Day - Tory Burch

Shoes of the Day, more like Shoes of the Year, the decade perhaps...Ok, I really really really love these shoes :) These are the classic Reva ballet flats from Tory Burch. I have been wanting a pair of Tory Burch flats for a long time now and decided that I would treat myself when I was in NY recently. TB shoes are not cheap, so I wanted to get a pair of classic black ballet flats, that will never go out of style. This is their signature shoe, that bares the tagline "the epitome of effortless chic" and who doesn't want to epitomise that!
On top of looking fantastic these are also super comfortable and I am already saving up for my next pair :)

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Stylenomics by Essie

Stylenomics is from Essie's limited edition autumn collection and I am totally in love with it :) It is a dark dark green, so dark that almost comes off black, the picture doesn't do it justice at all. This is such an amazing colour, really deep and just perfect for autumn. One coat is enough and the green comes through better with just the one coat, however I did do two coats which make the colour more deep and dark. I am still undecided about the bigger brush that it comes with, I am not sure if I like it or not. I will have to try it a few more times to make up my mind. None of the other colours in the collection really caught my eye, except for maybe Skirting the Issue which is a dark red. But for now I am just loving my Stylenomics.

 



 

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New Stila goodies from BeautyBay

The postman just dropped off another package with Stila goodies from BeautyBay :) They had 15% off recently, so I thought I would stock up on some of my favorite Stila products. I got the silk shimmer luxe gloss in Kitten. This is the best lip gloss ever in my book. Aside from the lovely scent of coconut, this gloss has an amazing staying power. It is a great sheer champagne colour with a touch of pink, perfect neutral colour to use on its own or as the finishing touch over a lipstick. I have tried several of the Stila lip products in numerous colours, but I always come back to Kitten and this formula in particular.

The second product I got was the Perfect & Correct foundation in Light, which is one of my top three foundations. The consistency is a bit like a heavy whipped cream, making it really light and goes on very smoothly. It has medium coverage, I find that one layer is enough for me, but like with any foundation you can keep layering till you get the desired coverage. It has good staying power as well and seems to last me all day, I have an oily T-zone so I do set it with a powder.

 



 

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Skincare haul

Normally I am very reluctant to try new skincare products, especially for my face as I have super sensitive skin, that will breakout with the smallest change. That makes this skincare haul extra special as all these products are some I have never tried before. Recently I have been trying to educate myself on skincare and through that tried to figure out the do's and don'ts in terms of products and ingredients for skin like mine. This haul is my first attempt at using my new skincare knowledge when buying products, so naturally I'm super excited to see how it all works out :)

 



All the products are from SkinMD and Paula's Choice

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SOTD - Shoes Of The Day

Shoes Of The Day are boots! My very favourite flat boots from Clarks, that I got at the Bicester Village Outlet a year or so ago. I am not normally a big fan of flat shoes/boots, but when I saw these I had to have them. They are possibly the most comfortable shoes that I own and my go-to for long days at work (like the 14 hour one I have today). I love wearing them with skinny jeans or a dress with leggings. They are leather boots that zip down the back, but the thing that makes them so fantastic is fact that the heel is rubber! This makes them so soft to walk on and even after wearing them for a whole day there are no sore feet in sight :)

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New Sigma brushes



Yesterday I received my new Performance Eyes kit from Sigma. The kit includes 8 different eye brushes: eye liner, tightline liner, waterline liner, smudge, blending, shader inner corner, shader crease and shader lid. (see more on Sigmas website). I also got a regular shader (E55) and they included a little test from their new brow kit.

Most of the brushes I use are from Sigma as I think they are good quality brushes for a fair price. You can find their brushes on some local websites, but their selection tend to be sparse and even if Sigma ships from the US it took less than a week for my order to arrive.

 



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SOTD - Steve Madden Wedge Sneakers

So this weekend I became a slave to fashion :) I gave in and got these fab high-top “LLEVE” wedge sneakers by Steve Madden. I think they are absolutely fantastic! The heal height is 3.5 inches which comes to almost 9cm but the wedge makes that workable. I'm loving the sporty but sophisticated look and think these are prefect for adding a little more style to a more casual look.

 

 

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Frenzy by Chanel

When I first saw the new Chanel collection online I was convinced that Frenzy was going to be my signature colour this autumn and winter. However after trying it on I have to say this will not be the case. First of all the colour is a soft beige and not light grey like I initially thought, secondly the colour just looks off on me somehow. I was luckily my niece let me try on hers before I actual bought it myself. On the picture below I am wearing two coats and it almost look like I have nothing on. So this is one Chanel colour I shall be giving a miss this season :)

 

 

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KitchenAid

Another purchase from TJ Maxx are these KitchenAid items. Because it gives me grey hairs trying to convert the U.S. system of cups to our grams for recipes I thought I would get some measuring aids to make it easier. I got measuring spoons and cups as well as 4 bowls (each bowl holds 1 to 4 cups). In total I paid $15 which is quite amazing for KitchenAid products, that here in DK normally come with a pretty hefty price tag.

 



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Stila In the know palette & Harvest set lip glaze

I just got another little package from BeautyBay, this time with all Stila goodies. Stila is by far one ofmy favourite make-up brands and I was really excited about getting this new palette "In the know". What is special about this particular palette is that it contains only matt eye shadows.

Normally most eye shadow palettes will contain maybe 1 or 2 matt shades if any and I really think matt colours can add a lot to a look, so I thought that this would be prefect to have as a great supplement. I think all these colours are absolutely prefect making this such a versatile palette.

The pigmentation is great, but do be aware that there is some fall-out, so just remember to tap the brush for any excess product before applying it to the lid. On top of the 1o eye shadows, the palette aslo include one of the smudge stick waterproof eye liner in halfmoon (a nice grey colour). So to me, this is a real must-have :)

 

 

I also got the Stila harvest set lip glaze trio. I love these and have them in several different colours already. In this autumn trio (from left to right) its orchard, spice and vanilla. I am not a big fan of strong/bright colours on my lips, so these are prefect for me. They add just enough colour but are still somewhat transparent. The staying power is great, so it is all about picking the colours you like.

 

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SOTD

I love my new ballet flats from Nine West. I have been looking for flats in bright fire hydrant red and was so happy to find these. They have a bit of a patent leather look to them, which I really like.

 



 

What I also really love was the price. You can never go wrong with TJ Maxx. I would not have paid $59.00 for these, so was very pleased to get them for a lot less. I love a good bargain :)

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Eye Contact by Victoria's Secret

Victoria's Secret is probably best known for their undergarments, but they also have a make-up line. I have never tried any of their products before, but I really liked the look of this quad called "Eye Contact". I did think colours would be a bit more neutral than they turned out to be, but I am actually loving the more burnt look, which is prefect for autumn and winter. The pigmentation is pretty good and there was close to no fall-out, which is super great. I did have a bit of trouble blending out the dark crease colour, but that is the only "bad" thing I have to say about this quad.

 



 

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Delicatesse by Chanel

I just returned from an amazing week in New York. Such a fantastic city and the shopping there is truely any shopaholics dream :) While I was there I was lucky enough to get my hands on one of the limitid edition Chanel colours made for this years Fashion Night Out. I think the colour is great and prefect for autumn/winter.



 

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Traveling tip

As I am about to head off on holiday, I thought I would share a quick little tip on how I secure my moisturizer and other liquids that are going into my bag. I just noticed that when I order liquid products online, a lot of companies put a little piece of tape over the lid to make sure nothing leaks during shipping, so I just figured I would do the same with all my little travel bottles and jars. Super easy and simple way to make sure there will be no nasty surprises when you open your bag :)

 

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SOTD

I am not sure I can describe just how much I love my Karen Millen pumps. I love the print, I love the zipper detail on the back, I just love love love them :) I got these at the Bicester Village Outlet and they were marked down to £35. So really what is not to love?? 

 

 

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New backpack - comfort over style?

I might as well start off by saying that I think that backpacks are for children and people who are on hiking trips! No one will ever convince (the narrow-minded :) ) me that these will ever be cool...they are however extremely practical. So as I soon will be going on holiday, where a backpack just might be the most sensible choice, I went online to try and see if I could possibly find one that I would consider being seen wearing in public. No small task, but Asos came to my aid with this Fred Perry oak cotton canvas bag with leather look trims.

And despiste my initial reservations I really like it! I thought the colour would have been greener than it is, but other than that I am very satisfied with my purchase and will definitely be bringing it on holiday with me.

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SOTD

These dark green pumps are from Marks & Spencer. They were £19 I believe, so a total steal. It is not easy finding shoes in this colour and I absolutely love them. They have a tiny platform at the front making them really comfortable for actual walking - which is always an added bonus ;)

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Vertigo by Chanel

Well I finally got my hands on at least one of the new colours from Chanel. I really wanted the light grey in the collection called Frenzy, but they didn't have that one. So to soften the blow I obviously had to get Vertigo :) I guess it does look a little bit like Stormy Weather but one can never have too many colours to choose from and even though this one looks charcoal grey in the picture it does have a slight brown undertone. In any case it is still an amazing colour and absolutely fantastic for autumn.

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Mini haul

Wet n Wild trio Knock On Wood which I've had my eye on for a while and Intense Eye Liner Pen in 04 dark green from Gosh somehow fell into my shopping bag today :) Can't wait to try them.

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Pots & Pans by Jamie Oliver

Well mostly just pans :) Recently a local supermarket had a sale on the Carbon Steel line from Jamie Oliver and as most of the pots and pans I already have are from Tefal/Jamie Oliver I obviously had to take advantage of this great offer! I got a muffin pan (for all those great Pintrest recipes), a springform pan 23cm, a loaf pan 12x25cm and a roaster 26x38cm



I love shopping for kitchenware, I never use it, but I do love buying it :) Cooking has never been my forte, but I so love having nice things in the kitchen and in the unlikely event that I one day will channel my inner cook I like feeling prepared. Pin It

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These cute dark blue Mary Jane pumps are from UK high street store Barratts. They are super comfortable with a heel of about 4-5cm. One of my very favourite pairs of shoes

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Oh my GOSH

I recently got these two GOSH Mineral waterproof eye shadow sticks. They come in about 10 different colours, but I got 010 Green and 009 Rose. I find that they work perfect as a primer for "regular" eye shadow making the colour seem much more intense. I really like these and will definitely be getting some more colours at some point.

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SODT - Shoes Of The Day

These soft pink patent leather shoes are from Primark and I got them on my last trip to London. I'm not normally a big fan of patent leather shoes, but with these I just fell in love with the colour. The heel is on the shorter side, making them good for actual walking ;)

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Mini Smashbox haul

A few days ago I came across the glambox.com website and they were running a special with free delivery for this month and 50% off selected Smashbox products, so I obviously had to place an order :) I got 3 single eye shadows and a liquid liner (which was listed as "Jet set brown" on their website, but turned out to be the "Dark brown" I already have, but I really love it and the price was good, so no problem).

 The 3 eye shadows I got were, left to right: Torch, Honey and Sand

Torch looks amazing! Can't wait to try it. Honey was probably more yellow than I would have liked, but still looks like a workable colour. Sand is definitely more white than I'd prefer, a little too white to use as a highligter I feel, but we shall see, it might surprise. Pin It

Lookfantastic

Whenever I say that I shop for beauty products online most people always mention Lookfantastic.com. I normally tend to favour Beautybay.com, but I started following Lookfantastic on Facebook recently and when they were having a special on my St.Tropez SPF I thought I would give them a try. 

They have free delivery and my package arrived after 7 days. Their packaging was fine, it arrived in a small box and was well protected, so the product was in perfect condition. Included was a small sample of a microfoliant from Dermalogica. I almost never receive samples of anything I can actually try (I have very sensitive skin and I can't use products that are heavily scented), so much to my surprise this stuff totally sounds like something I would considered purchasing myself, as it contains ingredients that I know work on my skin. So I am actually somewhat excited about trying out this sample.

 

I will definitely order from this site again, based on a good overall experience, but as I can't help to compare them with BeautyBay, I have to say that there are just a few things that annoy me a little. This is mostly to do with their website and its outlay. I find it hard to find the products I want on their site. If I click on a brand I would like the option of seeing everything they have and not having to click on different sub-categories, that incidentally too often have no products in them at all?? Also their selection, at least when it came to a lot of the brands that I favour, just wasn't that great. So for me, I know that unless they are having a sale or a specific special on something I use, BeautyBay will most likely remain my go-to for online shopping of beauty products, with Lookfantastic as a good back-up though :)

 

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SOTD - Shoes Of The Day

I love my Tommy Hilfiger ballerina flats. With the big oversize bow and the striped fabric on the side I think they are super cute :)

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Almond Oil aka The Miracle Product

I decided to try out almond oil last year after coming across this random article about a UK hand model who had tried out all these different hand products, but always went back to almond oil. I have always suffered from really dry cuticles, so I really noticed when she mentioned that using almond oil meant that she only need one product for her hands.

The reason that this truly is such a small miracle is that it can be used for anything and everything!Aside from the fact that you can actually pour this over your salad and eat it if you wanted, this oil is perfect as a body lotion, hand lotion, eye make-up remover, it is good at relieving irritated skin (razor bumps), some people use it as a "shaving cream" and others even claim that it helps to prevent stretch marks.

 

Personally I used it as my daily body and hand lotion as well as my eye make-up remover. Besides being really cheap in comparison to all the products I would otherwise be using, this is all natural. If you are concerned about parabens, perfume or other ingredients in the products you use on your skin it doesn't really get much better than this.

I suppose that any oil can be used, but I know that one of the reasons for almond oil being so popular is that it is a fairly thin oil and is absorbed into the skin relatively quickly. Also almond oil has almost no scent, where something olive oil instantly would make me think of food or cooking :)

As an eye make-up remover this stuff is amazing. Also considering that the under eye area is one of the most sensitive on the body, I doubt that you would find anything more gentle to remove your make-up with. As an added bonus I have heard people claim that their lashes have actually grown after they started using almond oil. I will say that I do feel like my lashes look fuller and more healthy.

 

So overall there is nothing bad to be said about this product! My only issue is that here in DK they sell it in a glass bottles and from personal experience I can confirm that breaking said bottle is not something I would recommend...the stuff gets everywhere and is almost impossible to clean up. So be careful with it, perhaps pour it into something else to use on a daily basis.



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SODT - Shoes Of The Day

Black overly comfortable wedges from Primark. These are my go-to for days when I know I will be on my feet for a good part of the day, but still want the lift from a heel.

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Sweet As Candy

Today I got the Wet n Wild trio in Sweet As Candy. I have been looking at this trio for a long time and after seeing a tutorial on You Tube using it, I finally caved and got it :)

Swatches

 

It is just such pretty colours and like always I have only good things to say about Wet n Wild. Their eye shadows are especially amazing, with good pigmentation and staying power. I also love their eye liner pencils, but what is really great about them is the price. This is one of the cheapest "drugstore" brands out there, but here low price certainly doesn't equal bad/low quality. Their eye shadows more than measure up to many high-end ones, so a definite favourite of mine.

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SOTD - Shoes Of The Day

In keeping with the nautical theme from the other day, today's shoes are Tommy Hilfiger "Martha" boat shoes in soft pink, which I got last summer on a trip to Hamburg. Always a good classic choice and I think the colour is super cute.

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Stormy Weather

I got my very first Deborah Lippmann nail varnish a few days ago in the colour Stormy Weather, a fantastic charcoal grey that will be perfect for A/W. I couldn't resist trying it out though and am totally in love with it. Two coats were enough to get the proper coverage, the drying time was satisfactory and so far it has not chiped (after 3 days) but some "wear" can be seen. So overall a good nail varnish and not my last from DL. 

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SOTD - Shoes Of The Day

My trusted navy Fred Perry flats, great for that nautical inspired look. Super cute shoes that also happen to be flat and comfortable :)  

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