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Inspirational Tuesday?

2011-11-08T10:14:00.004Z

Now, I am not obsessed with Kim Kardashian style
but I must say I simply adore this look!
Such an amazing outfit - very chic and simple.
And Balmain-ish jacket is to die for.
As usual her make up is gorgeous too.
Overall, an amazing Tuesday inspiration.

Hope you'r having a great week
xx

Sunday baking

2011-10-30T11:41:00.004Z

Recently I really got in the mood for baking.
After a couple of more or less successful trials,
I'm happy with my results but I'll keep on improving.
At least that's the hope.

Lemon cupcakes with vanilla frosting.

Hope you're all having a great weekend
xxx

Autumn in a bottle

2011-10-22T15:34:00.004+01:00

Continuing the autumn craziness
I popped into The Body Shop and I found
this shower/bath gel - Spiced Pumpkin.
It smells a-m-a-z-i-n-g!
Spicy, warm and sweet all at the same time.
Plus, at the moment they're having a sale -
it was £2.. think I'm going to go back and
stock up. Pure love :-)

I found that really cute.

H&M catalogue

2011-10-18T11:53:00.006+01:00

Yesterday I got two new H&M catalogues in mail.
I must say that H&M is probably my favourite high street shop.

I already went through them a couple of times
and chose my favourites :)

I really like the way they styled it:
lots of layers, very casual, cosy looking and great for cold seasons.

And I think one of the best things about H&M:
great choice of accessories!

I also got a code for 25% off on any item
and I'm sure it won't take me long to use it.

xx

Obsessed with fall

2011-10-15T15:10:00.016+01:00

This is why it is my favourite season.
A little Saturday inspiration ..

www.weheartit.com

What do you like about fall?

Autumn in the air

2011-10-15T13:00:00.006+01:00

I am a sucker for candles, burners, diffusers and all that kind of jazz.
Autumn seems to be a perfect season for that.
Definitely my favourite season.

An oil burner or a nicely smelling candle can literally
transform the whole room or even flat.
It makes it more cosy and homy.

What are your favourite scents?

Favourite perfume

2011-10-14T15:09:00.005+01:00

Top Notes: Peony, Freesia, Litchi.

Heart Notes: Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Caribbean Magnolia.

Base Notes: Amber, Virginia Cedar

(based on escentual.com)

That's my all time favourite.

Feminine, modern, sweet, a bit flowery but not too much.

Perfect.

It suits my personality.

The moment I spray it, it makes me want to smile.

What's your perfume you couldn't go without?

Breakfast

2011-10-14T13:41:00.007+01:00

Yeo Valley organic yogurts are my favourite.
They're really creamy, probiotic and not too sweet.
I also like the fact that they don't taste of artificial fruit.

And yes. I'm still pretty much into blueberries :-)

Have a lovely Friday guys!

Back at uni .. and back to blogging

2011-10-14T13:13:00.007+01:00

Does it make me a total geek to be excited
to be back at uni? :-o

I'm doing my 2nd year.. psychology and sociology as
a joint degree..

Yeah, ok .. I'm a geek :-)

xx

healthy snacks

2011-05-05T18:35:00.009+01:00

It is a quite busy and stressful time for me.
Exams, essays, presentations, deadlines..
We've all been there at some point.
I've been spending countless hours in front of a laptop,
at the library, reading etc.
Also when I'm stressed I enjoy snacking but
as a part of a healthier lifestyle, I try not to stuff myself with junk food
(yes.. I said I try to..)

Here are things that I tend to hold on to when I need extra something:)

Eat Natural Bars:
there's lots of different flavours, full of dried fruit and nuts.

Rachel's Organic Greek Style Coconut yogurt:
it's creamy and very coconutty, perfect in the morning.

And yes, I'm a Grazer:-)
I receive my Graze deliveries every Wednesday.
I'm a fan of dried fruit and nuts.
I also love their flapjacks mmmmm

All the information can be found here.

Their packaging changes every week but it's always very cute.

Oh and my beloved blueberries!
I could eat them non stop lol
I usually add them to my yogurts or
eat them just like that.
Loooove.

What is your favourite snack?
xxx

Nail Paint freak

2011-05-02T15:20:00.009+01:00

Bonjour Ladies!
Today I decided to share with you my latest obsession.
Barry M Nail Paints

Love them all and I can't get enough.
They're very affordable- £2,99 a bottle
(and often on offer in Boots 2 for £5).
They come in wide range of colours,
they are pretty resistant (usually last me 4-5 days with base and top coat).

What's not to love? :-)

From left:
103 nail effects,
308 berry,
304 mint green ♥♥♥
295 turquoise,
291 cobal blue.

From left:
296 coral (last summer's fave),
305 pink flamingo,
302 fuchsia ♥♥♥
303 bright purple,
273 raspberry,
312 indigo (camera doesn't give it justice,
it's gorgeous blueish purple).

At the moment I'm really into Fuchsia and Mint Green
but I'm planning on getting more..

Which one is your favourite Barry M Nail Paint?

Any recommendations?
xxx

Studious Friday

2011-04-29T14:33:00.003+01:00

Another day of studying today.
An essay due next week and 3 exams.
Glad it isn't sunny today so I'm not tempted to drop the books
and go to the park.. lay on the grass and just be lazy.

Can't wait for the summer:-) So many plans..
But first, I need to deal with a ton of books, notes,
slides and highlighters..
Anybody out there stressed out studying?
A coffee with a doughnut seems like a lovely treat.

Am I the only person that didn't seem to be excited about
the Royal Wedding?

Have a lovely Friday xx

guess who's back..

2011-04-25T13:51:00.010+01:00

Long time no see ladies:-)
Thank you for sticking around with me..
And a warm welcome to my new lovely followers.

Yeah, I've been long for too long.. no excuses.

Quick update:
-I study psychology and sociology as a joint degree at Uni

-I have a part time job

-I LOVE MY LIFE at the moment :-)

- I missed blogging!!

- Very into beauty, makeup and fashion (I havent changed at all)

-.. and I might be in love.. but pssssh lol

-I became a blusher addict.. (I do believe that it can totally transform your look)

- and currently I'm overloaded with uni work :-/

So let me start by saying: Happy Easter guys..

I'm still red and heart my longer hair.
I think it suits me well and expresses my personality.

Hope you all had a fab weekend
and I shall be blogging much more often!

xxx

a quotation of the day

2010-10-29T11:05:00.001+01:00

I miss that feeling..

Happy Friday everyone!

xoxo

Inglot goodies

2010-10-28T22:38:00.013+01:00

Hello lovelies!
So I was lucky enough to get some Inglot goodies:-)
Amaaaazing stuff.

Starting with a boring item.
I needed a new base coat and that one
is also meant for peeling nails so it works as a conditioner as well.

I also wanted to get a blending brush but
I couldn't decide which one so I got two:
4SS and 6SS.

The part that I'm most excited about is that lovely palette.

They call it a freedom system.
It works exactly the same way as in MAC
but you can have 3 or 5 eye shadows.
I wanted a neutral one with fall colours.

These are so pigmented!
From left:
118
405
465.

I also wanted two highlight colours:
a matte one 353 (left)
and a shimmery one 463.

I also needed a matte light brown colour
(to rock that smoky look this fall lol)
but it wasn't available in the freedom system
so I got it as a single shadow (357).

And last but not least, I had to get this lovely blush (88).
It seems like a more summery colour but what the heck,
so pretty I couldn't resist.

It reminds me a little of Benefit's Coralista.

And can you believe that all that cost me less then £40??!
AMAZING.
Inglot is definitely worth considering..
The only downfall is availability of the products.
Wish there were more Inglot stores in UK.

If you'd like me to post any reviews on
any of the goodies, please let me know.

Have a lovely weekend!

xoxo

a quotation of the day

2010-10-24T14:01:00.003+01:00

Have a lovely Sunday!
xoxo

do you ♥ coconuts?

2010-10-20T22:46:00.006+01:00

I am a huge fan of coconut scent.
And one of my favourite perfumes that remind
me of summer and smells really really coconutty
is G by Harajuku Lovers.
It's sweet but not overpowering.
Very girly.
My new love :-)

And the packaging speaks for itself
(so adorable ..)

xoxo

a quotation and a song of the day

2010-10-19T16:08:00.005+01:00

My dear Italian friend recommended me Elisa-
Italian singer who writes and records mainly in English.
And let me tell you, I'm in love with her music ..

xoxo

favourite eye product at the moment and FOTD

2010-10-19T14:45:00.008+01:00

I've been using Benefit's Eye Bright probably everyday
since the day I got it 3 months ago!
It has transformed my daily makeup routine, no joke!
It's so versatile: can be used as a brow highlight,
cheek highlight, to bright up the under eye circles
or on waterline (which works miracles on tired eyes!)

That picture is a little washed out-
it's a bit more pink, light shade of creamy pink.

I've been also using it blended in the inner corner
of my eyes and waterline.
I think it makes my eyes look bigger and more awake.

(On that pic I'm wearing my fave
beige sweater of the moment from Zara ♥)

xoxo

my autumn skin savers

2010-10-19T14:21:00.004+01:00

Autumn's finally here and I wanted to share with you
the products that maintain my skin in great condition.
And these 3 products are my absolute favourite for this time of the year.
Boots has 3 for 2 offer just now so I'm all stocked up :)

That's Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula:
their regular butter, firming butter and body oil.
It says on the package that these products are enriched
with vitamin E which is an advanced moisturiser that
softens, smoothes and relieves dry skin.
It also mentions that it's recommended for stretch marks, during
pregnancy. That's perfect for me lol - during last 6 months
I lost overall 15 kg and these products have helped me
to keep it firm and with no visible stretch marks.
All off them smell amazing (not a typical cocoa scent,
a bit nutty or coconutty, still quite sweet) and
they absorb really quickly considering that these are
body butters, not lotions.
Sometimes I use the body oil after an evening shower,
on damp skin and pad it with a towel.
It's really handy when I'm simply too exhausted
to bother with applying body butters.
I should also mention that I use the firming butter on
my thighs, bottom and belly and the regular one
on legs and arms :)

Hope you find it helpful
xoxo

my retro hair crush

2010-08-26T13:54:00.006+01:00

I've always loved Meg Ryan.
I'm such a '90 junkie :-)
I've recently seen 'The Women' and I really like it.
Her hair looks absolutely amazing, no matter whether its
straight or curly..

I also think that she looks stunning with shorter hair.
'Girl next door' kind of look.. really cute!

Hope you're all well
xoxo

face of the day

2010-08-24T16:27:00.004+01:00

Hey Dollies!

A quick face of the day :-)
This summer very often I was going for a neutral
look with a pop of colour- usual blue, violet or pink
on the lower lashline.
Easy and quick:-)
Like so:

Easy breezy lol
It really makes the eyes stand out
without spending lots of time on make up.

Besides, I'm in love with coral blushes
(Benefit's Coralista is my go to blush)
and Benefit's Eye Bright on the waterline
works wonders!

xx

wavy hair

2010-07-18T15:57:00.006+01:00

Hey Lovelies!

Recently I've been really into wavy hair.
Kind of messy yet soft and pretty summer look.
I got that sea salt spray for just a bit over £3 in Sainsbury lol

I sprayed it on damp hair and let it dry
without using any hot tools.. and voilà! :-)

Hope that you all are having a lovely weekend!
xoxo

a quotation of the day

2010-07-10T15:32:00.003+01:00

I've been through a lot during the last couple
of months and my life has changed SO much.
Although it certainly wasn't easy, I learnt that
what doesn't kill me, only makes me stronger.
Life is a constant process of learning.
Sounds like a total cliche but it took me 25 yrs to
realise that painful experiences are necessary
to appreciate short moments of happiness:-)

Have a lovely weekend ♥
xoxo

stuff that I'm loving at the moment

2010-06-15T13:28:00.019+01:00

As I haven't done my monthly faves for ages,
I decided to share my faves at the moment.

COLOURFUL EYELINERS
As summer is finally here (well, Scottish summer lol),
I'm in love with playful makeup.
These are all different brands: MUFE, Primark, The Body Shop, H&M.
They're quick to use and very summery.

CLEARASIL RAPID ACTIVE TREATMENT CREAM
As I've been stressed out recently with college and stuff,
I had some major breakouts but this cream works
really well as the overnight treatment
(I wouldn't say that it works within 4h though).

L'OREAL EYELASH SERUM BOOSTER
I used it regularly for about 3 weeks
and my lashes feel stronger. Love this stuff!

THE BODY SHOP EYESHADOW in SUNDOWN GLOW 02
Whenever I'm going for a neutral shadow, that's the one I'm grabbing.
Plus, it looks really nice in the summer because of
the shimmer. Gives an easy smoke eye effect:)

BOURJOIS HEALTHY MIX FOUNDATION
Perfect for summer as it feels light but gives medium
coverage. It leaves the skin looking a bit dewy.
Impressive for a drugstore product!

RIVER ISLAND WATCH lol
I've got it for over a year.
It's actually a guys' watch but I never leave
my house without it.

IMPULSE DEODORANT - TEASE
I carry it in my purse cos its only 75 ml.
It smells very feminine and allows me to refresh myself
whenever I need it.

ALL DIFFERENT TYPES OF WIPES
I've been travelling a bit and wipes are the best
way of saving some space in your luggage:-)

HARAJUKU SUNSHINE edition - LOVE
A very sweet, playful scent.
It fits my mood perfectly at the moment.
And the packaging is adorable lol

PALMER'S BUTTER
&
THE BODY SHOP SHIMMER BODY BUTTER
The first one great for the night (just hate the bottle,
it gets really difficult to squeeze it out) but it leaves the
skin so soft and moisturised in the morning.
The second one makes the skin shimmer but without any
heavy glitter. And it's coconutty:D Love it!

SPONGEBOB EARRINGS (from Claire's)
Haha. I know. Pretty childish but oh well lol

BLUEBERRIES
Yummy! My favourite snack at the moment.

Wish you all a great week!
xoxo

benefit freebies:D

2010-06-12T16:19:00.004+01:00

I got so excited when I watched
lollipop26's video on YT about Benefit's freebies
that I ran out of the door to get my 3 copies of Glamour
straight away:D

Eye Bright, It Stick and Bad Gal eye pencil
are worth altogether £45 and I always wanted to try them
all but never wanted to spend that much money on the
products that aren't really that necessary, if you now what I mean.

Glamour costs £2 and I'll probably give my other
two copies to some girlfriends:)

The one that I'm most ecstatic about is the Eye Bright.
Can't wait to use it lol

Just wanted to quickly share that with you guys:)

Have a fantastic Saturday!
(I'm off to work in 2h:/
but went out so much this week
that I totally deserved to be working this weekend haha)

xoxo

The Body Shop freebie

2010-06-01T21:37:00.004+01:00

Hello Lovelies:-)

I'd like to say hello to all my new followers,
you guys rock :-)

I'm getting my broadband installed this week
(finally!) so I'll be updating soon.

Just a quick post for the UK based chicas
about a June issue of Marie Claire
with a 50ml Body Shop Butter
(you can choose between shea, mango and love etc)
for £3,50.
I just got it today while grocery shopping in Tesco lol

Grrr can't believe that today is the 1st of June!
Seriously, time is flyyying recently.

Wish you all a fab month:)

xoxo

ps. For those of you who wonder,
yes, I'm back to dating and I've been
quite busy recently with my social life lol
I'm so happy about all the recent changes.

MWAH!

a quotation of the day

2010-04-30T17:21:00.001+01:00

hair update + FOTD

2010-04-29T14:23:00.004+01:00

Hello my Lovelies!
Long time, no see.
I'm sorry to be gone for so long,
but I've been extremely busy recently.

I'm moving tomorrow to a bigger flat:D
I'm super excited!

I also lost now 11 kg:)
It happened sort of naturally as
I'm really busy now with collage,
work, choosing uni for september,
busier social life:)
I feel really good and fit, so yay:D

My hair is so long now
and I'm loving it.
I cut and style it myself.
I've been doing that for ages now.
I also have them lighter now,
I'm into caramel-ish shade at the moment.

Makeupwise, often in the morning
I'm going for a simple smokey eye
and nude lips but I still enjoy
colours, especially now, when spring is coming:)

I feel very positive recently.
All the changes gave me an amazing boost of confidence:)

Hope that you are all well
and share my spring (?!) optimism LOL

Promise to come back permanently soon,
once all the craziness is finished:)

muah!
xx

INs and OUTs

2010-04-08T19:58:00.005+01:00

Hello my lovelies!
It's been a long time since I had time to sit and peacefully
write posts or check other blogs:/
But I'll do my best to catch up:)
I had a lot of stuff to deal with.

INs:

-Feeling slimmer and fitter
I lost 8kg so far, not always due to healthy
lifestyle, also because of stress but my goal is
to eat reasonably and exercise so I can feel
good in my own skin.

-Being single
Believe it or not but after 5 yrs spent
with one guy I find it challenging to come back
on the market lol
But I've got my first date tomorrow and I'm
super excited. I'm happy I can do what I want now,
think about my own needs and have fun.
A new chapter begins! woot woot

-Getting a new flat
I have a flatmate now that I love her to death:)
She broke up with her bf not long ago as well
so we support each other and have so much fun together.
We just found a bigger place now so we'll move at
the end of the month.

-Realising that you're surrounded by
great friends when you're in need ♥

-Amazing, supporting parents!
I'm so grateful for them.
The best parents I could possibly imagine ♥

-New job
Exciting.
Plus I get to work within young
vibrant environment.

OUTs:

-Getting to know that your ex was an asshole
I hate being told stuff he's been doing behind
my back.. It seems that I spent so much time
with a guy I didn't really know..
So painful. But I learnt my lesson:/

- Cold weather
Seriously. Enough is enough.

-Problems with my car
Please, no more.
Since I had my MOT done it started to freak out..
but it's ok now..shhh.. fingers crossed:)

Sorry it's not a beauty related post
but there is so much going on in my life
at the moment. I promise to go back on track.

Hope you all have a fabulous week!

xx

a quotation of the day

2010-04-05T19:51:00.002+01:00

Black skinny jeans - yay or nay?

2010-03-29T13:44:00.010+01:00

I went to Zara last week and I got myself
a pair of black skinny jeans for only £19.99:)

I wanted them forever but I've been on the hunt for
the perfect pair.

They are so universal and versatile!
Black jeans can be worn casually with trainers,
Tshirt and a blazer or chic with heels and a shirt.

I'm a little curvy and initially I wasn't sure
they would look good on me but I love them!
And look at Kim Kardashian:)

So what do you guys think? -
Black skinny jeans: YAY or NAY?

xx

A quotation of the day

2010-03-24T17:47:00.001Z

40 questions tag

2010-03-23T19:42:00.005Z

Hello Lovelies!
I hope that everybody's well:)

I've been tagged by lovely Makeupaholic
to do 40 beauty questions.
Thank you doll, it was real fun.

So here it goes:

SKINCARE

How many times do you wash your face daily?

Twice - In the morning and evening.

What skin type do you have? (dry,oily,combo)

I have combination skin.
I'm dry in the cheeks and get a tad oily
on my forehead and nose.

What is your current facial wash?

Superdrug Deep Action Daily Cream Wash

Do you exfoliate?

Yes

What brand do you use?

Aapri

What moisturizer do you use?

Estee Lauder Day Wear Plus
Multi Protection Cream SPF 25

Do you have freckles?

I tend to get them in the summer.

Do you use eye cream?

I alternate between using Garnier eye roll on
and Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair
Eye Recovery Complex

Do you or did you have acne prone skin?

Did you ever have to use Pro-activ?

No

MAKE-UP

What foundation do you use?
At the moment I use Bourjois Healthy Mix foundation

How about concealer?

I have a lot of concealers lol
And I enjoy using different ones each day.

Do you know your undertone color?

I have a cool undertone.

What do you think of fake eyelashes?

My lashes are really full and long
so I tend to use falsies on special occasions
for an extra oomph.

Did you know that you are supposed
to change your mascara every 3 months?

Yes, I did. But I'm not really following that
rule. It depends- sometimes they're going bad real
fast and sometimes they can last forever.

What brand of mascara do you use?

Currently L'oreal Double Extension Renewal Serum
Mascara (I looove it)

Sephora or MAC?

MAC. I wish there was Sephora in UK.

Do you have a MAC Pro-card?

What makeup tools do you use in make up application?

Brushes, damp sponges and hands.

Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes?

I'm currently using Urban Decay Primer Potion.
Sometimes I use MAC paint pots.

For the face?

MAC Prep & Prime

What is your favorite eyeshadow (color or shade)?

Are you kidding me?:)
I can't decide! lol

Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner?

Both.

How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil?

Hardly ever.

What do you think of pigment eyeshadows?

They might be messy but I like them.

Do you use mineral makeup?

I love bareMinerals foundation, one of the best
I've tried but £22 for a student's budget is too much lol

What is your favorite lipstick?

I know it's unpopular but
I'm an eyeshadow girl.
Lipstick playsa secondary role.
I'm big on lip conditioners though.

How about lipgloss?
MAC Dazzleglass in Baby Sparkles

What is your favorite blush to use?

Benefit Coralista

Do you buy your makeup on ebay?

No.

Do you like drugstore makeup?

Yes. I love finding great drugstore stuff.
I enjoy the hunt lol

Do you go to CCO's? (cosmetic company outlets)

Did you ever consider taking make-up classes?

Yes but I'm always out of time.

Are you clumsy in putting on makeup?

No, I don't think so.

Name a makeup crime that you hate?

Foundation looking like a mask
ending on the jaw line.

Do you like colourful shades of makeup
(lipstick,eyeshadow) or neutral ones?

I am a huge fan of both.
It depends on my mood.

Which celebrity always has great make up?

Jennifer Aniston

If you could leave the house using
just ONE make up item,what would you use?

Concealer

Could you ever leave the house
without any makeup on?

Yeah. I'm not going to bother if I'm going
to throw away the rubbish:)

Do you think you look good even without any makeup on?
Yep. Not too bad:)

In your opinion, what is the BEST makeup line?
I can't pick just one. There's some great and bad
stuff in every line.

What do you think of Make up?

It's a way of expressing myself.
It's also relaxing and creative.
Couldn't live without it:)

If anyone wishes to do this tag, go ahead.
It's real fun:)
I didn't want to tag anyone as most of you
ladies already have done that:)

xx

FOTD using Sleek Acid Palette

2010-03-18T17:07:00.005Z

Face
MAC Studio Fix Fluid in NC15
MUF Concealer palette no1
L'oreal True Match Powder
NYC Mosaic Face Powder in Peach Glow

Eyes
UDPP
Acid Sleek Palette
(bright yellow, bright green,
darker green, black e/s)
UD 24/7 Liner in Zero
L'oreal Double Extension
Renewal Serum mascara in black

Lips
MAC tinted moisturiser in Petting Pink

a quotation of the day

2010-03-13T22:50:00.002Z

Product that I regret buying- Lush Jungle hair conditioner

2010-03-13T13:32:00.004Z

That's how Lush describes the Jungle
solid hair conditioner:
Solid Conditioner to tame all hair types.
Helen Ambrosen was the first person to make
a solid conditioner work and we are mightily proud of her.
She discovered that cocoa butter will slide
on to your hair to make it softer, then dissolve in water
to leave it shiny and smooth. Jungle feels different
on your hair from liquid conditioner; in fact,
until you wash it off you hardly notice it's there.
It's worth getting the hang of it though, because it's great
at giving hair a smoothing, detangling, fruitily scented coat
of shininess. Smooth it along the length of your hair from root
to tip, then rinse out like liquid conditioner. Dry your hair
and your comb will slide through your former tangles like
a hot knife through cocoa butter.

Cost: £4.10 per 100g

I tried to rub it into my hair, then make a paste
that I could leave in my hair and rinse it off after
couple of minutes - nothing seemed to be working.
It felt really heavy and difficult to apply.
It left my hair feeling greasy.
Plus, the smell was way too heavy.

It's a shame because initially I was
excited as it was the first solid conditioner
that I tried.

It really doesn't look encouraging lol
and it's difficult to use as it gets harder with time.

I don't like to just throw away stuff
but I couldn't think of any ways I could make it
work for myself.

That's how it looked in my bathroom's trash bin =)

Never again! lol

Have you ever tried it?
Did it work for you?

xx

Tag: Three's of me

2010-03-11T19:56:00.004Z

I've been tagged by lovely Nikka
Thank you doll, that's a fun tag to do=)

Three names I go by:
Just Stella ^_^

Three jobs I have had:

1. Flight attendant
2. Customer service advisor
3. I've had only two jobs in my life so far:)

Three places I have lived:
1. Spain 2. Sweden
3. UK

Three favourite drinks:
1. Coffee
2. Green tea
3. Water

Three TV shows I watch:
1. Grey’s Anatomy
2. Lost
3. Project Runway

Three places I have been:
1. Venice
2. Madrid
3. Prague

Three places I would like to visit:
1. New York
2. Japan
3. Australia

Three people who text me regularly:
1. Friends
2. Mum
3. Brother

Three favourite old TV shows:

1. Friends
2. Ally McBeal
3. Dynasty (I know! o_o to defend myself I was maybe 10 at that time)

Three favourite dishes:
1. Any of my Mum’s soups
2. Chicken curry
3. Pizza

Three makeup products I cannot live without:
1. Mascara
2. Concealer
3.Blush

Three things I'm looking forward too:
1. Spring
2. Visiting my family
3. Starting uni in September

I tag:
Georgie
Logan
Sarah
Jennie
Divija

xx

drugstore shopping on a student's budget =)

2010-03-11T15:34:00.011Z

I popped into Superdrug today real quick.
Well, at least it was meant to be quick lol

I needed a new night cream.
I found this Vitamin E Nourishing Night Cream.
It says on the package: 'Our naturally sourced Vitamin E
is a powerful antioxidant which not only revitalises and protects
the skin, it also helps combat the damaging effects of free radicals
and shields it against the environment. The rich Nourishing Night Cream
provides the extra hydration and daily nourishment your skin needs
to keep it feeling soft, smooth and looking radiant'
All that for just £1.22:) LOL
Well, obviously I don't expect that much
but I tried it on my hand and it feels really moisturising
and smells nice. So yeah, fingers crossed=)

Then I picked up Deep Action Daily Cream Wash
For £1.49 they promise that 'It's uniquely formulated
with salicylic acid, aloe vera and cucumber juice to deeply purify
pores and help soothe and reduce the redness of inflamed
skin. With sebum control, this will leave skin refreshed and
mattified. Ideal for everyday use.'

I finished my bareMinerals foundation
but I refuse to pay £22 (I got the other one for Christmas).
The Bourjois Healthy Mix is on special deal
for £7.99 instead of £9.99.
I'm nr 51 Light Vanilla (the lightest one).
I tried a sample before- it's medium coverage,
very blendable and smells divine!
(maybe I'll do a full review in the future?)

And the last thing- I've been looking for a drugstore
peachy blush forever!
Seriously, drugstores are full of millions of shades
of pink but it is a challenge to find a nice peachy blush.

So glad I found it N.Y.C. Colour Wheel
Mosaic Face Powder 726 A Peach Glow.

O la la=)
The first thing I did when I got home -
I grabbed my blush brush and throw it on my cheeks.
I am so so satisfied with that product.
Gorgeous mat peachy glow=)
(if that makes any sense)
Perfect for pale beauties lol

BTW have you seen Harajuku Sunshine Cuties??
So adorable!

The one I fancy the most is LOVE.
She's so chic♥

Which one you're going to haunt for?

What do you guys think about the products above?

xx

take a bow

2010-03-09T15:32:00.011Z

I am such a sucker for bows.
It is a small detail that can totally
make an outfit stand out.

I'm going to rock this trend this spring =)

I want your opinion.

Bows - Yay or Nay?

xx

getting ready for spring

2010-03-07T12:57:00.002Z

Hello Lovelies!

Last Thursday I popped into Superdrug.
Initially all I wanted to get was a tooth paste.
But I ended up getting Sleek Acid palette =)
Oh well. Who I was kidding?

This baby is only £4,99!
(12 eye shadows)

That's my very first Sleek palette.
Most of the people go for neutral colours
but as soon as I saw these ones,
I knew it had to be mine.

Stay tuned for the FOTD
using this baby.

I love how bright these are!
NEON =)
And I must say they're super pigmented.
It will be ideal for spring.

*FREEBIE ALERT*
Plus, I grabbed Glamour
with a James Brown 100ml conditioner.

Have you made any preparations for spring?

Hope that you have a lovely Sunday!

xx

Beautiful Blogger Award

2010-03-06T11:37:00.006Z

I can't believe I got tagged again=)
I'm on a roll recently lol
Thank you so much Irene from Lovely Violet
You made my day:)

So this time I'm supposed to share 7 facts about myself
and tag 7 other bloggers. Here it comes:

1. I used to live in Sweden for nearly 2 years
and Spain for over 1 year before I settled down
in Edinburgh (used to work as flight attendant).

2. I'm currently at college and I'm going to uni in September
(Yay for being 25 and going back to education lol)

3. I'm a perfectionist.
Which is very exhausting in everyday life.

4. I'm very flexible.
Probably thanks to practising yoga
regularly since I was a teenager.

5. I love my car
She's a 9 year old Suzuki Jimny
and I call her Chloe lol

6. One of my favourite movies that
always make me think about what's really important in life
is 'Dolls' by Takeshi Kitano.
Somply a masterpiece.

7. I enjoy experimenting with cooking.
I love preparing meals for friends or family.

I tag these fab ladies:

Mocha Mish Mash
Eleanor
Heart & Anchor
OliviaDias
Annie♥
Katy Wilko
Nikka

xx

SuNshine Award

2010-03-05T21:08:00.005Z

Yay=)
I got tagged by lovely Ruth
Thank you doll, you made my day=)

So here are the rules:

Put the award on your blog or in a post
Pass the award to 12 bloggers
Link the nominees within your blog
Let the nominees know by commenting on their blog
Share the love and link the person who gave it to you

I'd like to tag:

Delhi's Beauty Addict

J'adore Paris

2010-03-03T12:05:00.015Z

Everyone loves Paris.
It's just one of those places that
you should visit at least once in your lifetime.

I'm lucky to know Paris quite well
(I used to date a French guy)
and I can also speak French
so I absolutely enjoy going there.
Especially in autumn.

When I saw these clothes and
jewellery, it just made me smile =)

Currently listening to:

Does anybody else heart Paris?
xx

IN's and OUT's

2010-03-01T16:00:00.001Z

IN's:

-Getting back to shape
During winter I tend to gain weight so during
the last week I decided to do something about it.
I try to exercise everyday. I'm not a gym person
but I enjoy running and practising yoga at home.
I also have Wii Fit- although it's not super serious,
it brings the variety.

-Living on my own
I've always shared a flat. Either with flatmates
or a boyfriend. For the first time ever I live on my own.
I'm not gonna lie- it was rough at first (it is still sometimes)
but I started to appreciate it. For once it's about what
I want. I learn how to be happy with myself.
Cos if I'm not happy with myself,
I will never be able to be happy with somebody else.
Amen=)

-Eating more reasonably
I don't call it a diet (this word makes me go: ewww lol)
I eat more veggies & fruits, control my portions
and reduce the junk food. I don't want to do
anything too extreme cos I know I wouldn't stick to it
for too long. I've been doing it for a week and I lost 1 kg
which motivates me a lot:)

-Drinking water
I drink at least 2l of water daily and I can't emphasise
enough its benefits! My skin looks better, I feel less tired
and it fills my stomach so I don't get hungry too quickly.

OUT's:

-Stress
I've been dealing with a lot of stuff recently.
I can feel that both my body and my mind are exhausted.
That's one of the reasons why I became so obsessed with
changing my eating and fitness habits:)
(*look at INs*)

-Lack of sleep
My sleeping pattern is all over the place.
I'm a night person. I enjoy staying up to 4 or 5am
but college and work require being reasonable:)
Last 2 weeks were really tiring because I couldn't
sleep at night and I was like a zombie during the day
trying to survive. Then I used to have a nap in the afternoon
and of course still couldn't sleep at night. It was like a closed circle.
I'm working on that.

-Money
I'm learning how to control my shopping.
It's painful:/

xx

February faves

2010-02-28T18:30:00.014Z

Can somebody please tell me where did February go?
Cos it was SO quick!
Can't believe that tomorrow is the 1st of March!

Anyway, these are the products I loved
this (*bloody short*) month:

Lush Lemony Flutter
It's a cuticle butter but I also used it on my feet
(with socks as a night treatment), elbows and knees.
It's really moisturising and it smells so citrusy. Yum!

Rimmel 430 Coralicious
I used it on my toes as it reminds me of summer.

Flora by Gucci
I got it from my Mummy and I've been
loving it ever since. It's such a grownup smell lol

MAC Fix+
Perfect to spray over mineral makeup or when
I use powder to set my liquid foundation.
It's fab to create a dewy look.

MUF Concealer Palette no 1
It has everything I need.
It's super creamy and blends really well.
Plus, it lasts forever.

The Body Shop Buriti Baby Body Butter
That's my def favourite BS butter!!
It's so light but very moisturising.
It smells sweet but not overpowering.
It absorbs real quick and doesn't leave a greasy feeling.
ABSOLUTELY ADORE IT!
I love how yellow it is=) so pretty!

MAC Bare Study Paint Pot
O la la!
Such a great base for everyday makeup.
It gives a lovely champagne-y sheen.

Did you try any of those?
What did you think?

What were your faves?

Hope you guys had a lovely weekend.

xx

I ♥ 90s

2010-02-26T21:49:00.008Z

I was feeling a bit sentimental
and decided to share with you
my love for 90s!=)

I was born in 1985 so 90s remind me
of my childhood and teenage years.
When I look at some pics now from
back then I get a classical: 'What was I thinking?!'
but I think that's the charm of getting old lol

Remember Beverly Hills 90210?
The original one?
Oh, I used to watch every episode:)
All the drama lol
And I had a secret crush on Dylan hehe

Dawson's Creek belongs to late 90s
Loved it as well.
This time I had a crush on Pacey lol
Funny that I always fancy rebellious
characters. Yeah, that didn't change:)

MTV used to be different back then.
There was actually lots of music.
Because today what hits me
is that MTV is full of reality shows
and hardly ever plays music.

Ok, I gotta admit I love also 90s cheesy music lol
It needs to be said out loud=)

What about you guys?
Is there anything you miss about 90s?

xx

FOTD

2010-02-26T17:12:00.005Z

I woke up this morning
feeling a little down.
Life has been rather complicated recently
but whose isn't?!

Anywho, I started preparing for college
and I thought that pink would make my day
more colorful=)

I've also worn a beanie because
it's been raining here for couple
of days now. Plus, it's still quite cold.

I'm wearing bareMinerals foundation
and I truly love it.
It leaves my skin so radiant.

Hope you all have a lovely weekend!
xx

A quotation of the day

2010-02-24T13:50:00.004Z

A quote from Sex and the city:

'Soul mate.
Two little words.
One big concept.
A belief that someone, somewhere,
is holding a key to your heart and your dream house.
All you have to do is find them.
So where is this person?
And if you loved someone and
it didn't work out,
does this mean that they weren't your soul mate?
Were they just a runner-up
in the game show called 'Happily Ever After'?
And as you move from age box to age box
and the contestants get fewer and fewer,
are your chances of finding your soul mate
less and less?
Soul mates: reality or torture device?'

lush yellow bags

2010-02-23T19:58:00.003Z

Hello Lovelies!

That is just a quick post about the Lush yellow bags.
I'm not sure if you ever spotted but some of them
have an advice at the back to re- use it by
placing it in the sock drawer:)
I put mine into my bra drawer
(I had an empty bag after I used the Comforter).
And I have to say it does smell nice.
It's not particularly a strong scent
or it doesn't last for too long
but it's still nice to open the wardrobe in the morning
and think: mmm blueberries:)

Now I also have one in the small
pocket of my handbag.

You can officially call me a Lush junkie=)

I'm just curious.
Do you guys re-use your yellow bags?

dramatic FOTD =)

2010-02-21T18:33:00.011Z

Face
L'oreal Studio Secrets Primer
Chanel Mat Lumiere Foundation in 05
MAC Studio Finish Concealer in NW15
MAC MSF Natural in Light
ELF Mineral Blush in Plum

Eyes
UDPP
Coastal Scents 88 Palette
(bright yellow, light blue and navy e/s)
L'oreal Super Liner in Carbon Black
UD 24/7 Liner in Zero
The Body Shop Super Volume Mascara in Black

Lips
Elisabeth Arden 8h Lipstick

These are the effects of playing makeup at home
while I should be writing my essays lol
Oh well=)

Recently I'm really into big, messy hair.
Love that trend!
It's like bed hair on the go=)

xoxo

a power of a T-shirt

2010-02-21T13:41:00.013Z

I love statement T-shirts.

It can totally make or break an outfit.

Sometimes when I don't feel like dressing up,
I throw on one of my tees, jeans and a blazer
and I'm ready to go.

Can't wait for spring=)
And it started snowing here today AGAIn:/

xx

Kristen Stewart - yay or nay?

2010-02-21T13:27:00.013Z

Initially I wasn't convinced about her.
Then I heard about the Facebook group:
'I hate Kristen Steward' and I thought
'Come on, give her a break',
she's not that bad.

When I looked up those pictures,
I was pleasantly surprised.

She seems seriously uncomfortable and shy
but there's something fresh and natural about her.

I like the fact that at times she appears
to be a bit rebellious and dorky.

Even her body language screams
about her not being confident with
the whole fuss around her at the moment.

So for me she's definitely yay=)
What do you guys think?

Currently listening to:

Happy Sunday!
xoxo

twitter

2010-02-20T16:59:00.004Z

Hello Lovelies!

Just wanted to let you know
that I got myself a Twitter account:)
so if you want to share daily updates,
just add me or leave your username
in the comments below=)

I have to admit that Twitter is highly addictive lol

xoxo

My current drugstore faves

2010-02-20T14:59:00.008Z

These are my drugstore favourites at the moment:

-Batiste Original Dry Shampoo
I can't express enough of gratitude to
the person who invented dry shampoo!
Perfect to use in between the washes
and to create extra volume.
Plus it smells nice and it's inexpensive.

-Soap&Glory Girligo
Spray-on Moisturising Mist
It's perfect to use in the morning
when you don't have time to put
a proper moisturiser.
It absorbs super quick and leaves the skin
soft and delicately scented.

- Boots Natural Collection
Vanilla Body Spray
I would love any product that
makes me smell like a cupcake =)
I use it together with Lush Vanillary
Solid Perfume
(further rave here)

-Bourjois e/s in 16 Ambre nude
(perfect for everyday eye makeup)

-Super Soft Eye Crayon no.2 by Barry M
(it smudges so well to smoke out the eye)

- Sleek Eyeliner Gel Ink pot in Dominatrix (black)
-Barry M Dazzle Dust in no.39

These are the swatches
of the Dazzle Dust and Eye Crayon

-ELF mineral blush in Plum

Unless you're going for clown cheeks=)
a little of this product goes a long way.
I use what's on a lid, tap off the excess
and apply on my cheeks.

-L'oreal Studio Secrets Primer
It's an affordable drugstore primer
that make my skin super soft before
applying makeup.

-L'oreal True Match powder
A great face powder that blends easily
and sets makeup. It's easy to carry
around as it has a sponge and a mirror inside.

-Garnier SOS Pen
It removes any blemishes overnight.

And I have to mention
ELF Warm Bronzer =)
It's one of my current faves.

And what are your current drugstore faves?

Have a lovely weekend!

xoxo

natural FOTD + hair update

2010-02-18T13:57:00.003Z

Yay for the long hair!:)
My hair grows so quickly.
I 've had it short for the past 6-7 yrs
so I'm excited to have it that long.

I used ELF Warm Bronzer today
and I love this dewy effect it gives to
my pasty complexion.

xoxo

FOTD

2010-02-17T15:34:00.007Z

As much as I love neutral makeup,
I enjoy playing with colours even more.

'When the hell is the spring coming??'
eye makeup ^_^

I know it looks extreme with such
a bright yellow in the inner corner
but it instantly draws the attention
to my eyes.

Face
L'oreal Studio Secrets Primer
Chanel Mat Lumiere Foundation in 05
MAC Studio Finish Concealer in NW15
MAC MSF Natural in Light
Victoria Jackson Bronzer in Sunkissed
MAC Pinch o'Peach blush

Eyes
Urban Decay Primer Potion
Yellow shadow fom Coastal Scents 88 palette
Barry M Dazzle Dust nr 95
Lancome Black Kohl
MAC Vanilla e/s (highlight)
L'oreal Double Extension Renewal Serum
mascara

Lips
MAC tinted moisturiser in Petting Pink

xoxo

Sugar scrub too abrasive?

2010-02-16T22:37:00.009Z

I tried Lush Sugar Scrub and I barely managed
to finish it as it was REALLY harsh to my skin.
After using it my skin was red and irritated.

I probably wouldn't repurchase it
but I got it in a gift box for my birthday lol

I got an idea how to make it work
for my skin. It would break my heart
to throw it away ^_^

I crumbled it into a bowl.

I prepared 2 empty pots,
baby oil and Snow Fairy shower gel.

I added a bit of oil and gel into the bowl
and mixed it well.
Just remember not to make it too watery.

Et voila!

A gentle, moisturising and lovely smelling scrub!

Hope you're all well!

xoxo

wardrobe inspiration

2010-02-15T16:32:00.005Z

I really like this style.
It's classy & chic but relaxed and a bit hippie,
all at the same time.
It's just missing a nautical accessorize
(like an anchor chain or something).

Plus, I wish I looked like that
when I'm 40 lol
Claudia Schiffer is gorgeous!

Currently listening to:

Sade's new album is absolutely magical.

xoxo

ps. Is anybody watching 'The Vampire Diaries'?
I saw the first episode 3 days ago and
now I can't stop watching it lol

Hottie alert:)

*drool*

lol

Self-help?? :>

2010-02-14T18:29:00.010Z

I must admit that I'm a sucker
for self-help books. But not the ones
that tell you how to become happy in 2 days
or 7 habits of highly effective people etc. LOL

I believe that being happy in life
is a long term process.
It can't happen overnight.
But we can learn how to improve
our life by applying little changes.

I read 'Psychologies' magazine
from time to time.
And I found this little booklet
attached to February issue.

I was skeptical at first but as
I ran through the pages I found
lots of easy ways that inspire me
to change something in my life.

These are the chapters:

I wanted to share a couple of
things that I've done already
or I'm planning to do.

At the end of every chapter there's space to
jot down your own ideas.

I'm not really big on New Years resolutions
but turning 25 and recent events in my life
made me think that I'm the one in control of my life.
And it's up to me how satisfied I am.

Hope this post isn't useless.
I know it's random
but I felt I wanted to share it with you guys.

I love your comments!
It always make me feel so special
when somebody leaves me
a bunch of warm words:)

Anybody read anything interesting recently
and wants to recommend it?

xoxo

OPI Shrek Forever After Collection

2010-02-13T17:57:00.008Z

When I first heard about this collection,
I thought it was a joke=)

But it is going to be released this summer.

It is such a fun idea.
Alice in Wonderland was already impressive
but Shrek?!

Of course, the names are awesome:

Funky Donkey (dark purple)
What’s With the Cattitude? (light blue)
Rumple’s Wiggin’ (light purple)
Who the Shrek Are You? (dark yellow or lime green?)
Ogre-the-Top Blue (dark blue)
Fiercely Fiona (light yellow)

How adorable is that?

xoxo

birthday goodies part II -->happy birthday to me lol

2010-02-13T12:07:00.024Z

WARNING:
I went a little crazy with my birthday shopping.
Get ready for a humongous haul lol
(and a LONG, full of pics post)

I've been doing grocery shopping at Tesco last week
and I came across this Eco Tools set of brushes.

I like the idea behind it.

In this set you can find:
-a Blush brush
-an Eye shading brush
-an Eyeliner brush
-a Concealer brush
- a Lash and brow comb

It was only £13.

There was a body butter sale
on The Body Shop web site.

I got the Japanese Cherry Blossom
and Buriti Baby body butters.
They were half price.
Plus this bag which is soo adorable!

And that's my biggest part.
MAC!!
Yay! I don't shop at MAC too often.
But come on! I have my 25th birthday once in a life time lol
That's a good excuse.

Paint pot in Bare Study
I've been using it everyday since I got it.
It gives this lovely shimmery base.
Perfect for neutral look.

Mineralise Skin Finish Natural in Light.

Prep+Prime Face Protect spf 50
I wanted to try this for ages.
I love the fact that it has such a high spf
cos I think protecting the skin from the sun
is the best anti ageing thing that
is going to benefit my skin in the future.

Prep+ Prime Transparent Powder

Powder Blush in Pinch o'Peach

Tinted Lip Conditioner spf 15
It smell like coconut + chocolate.
Yummy!

Eye shadow in Brulé
Great all over the lid just to even out the skin colour
or as a highlight.

Studio Finish spf 35 concealer
lol I am spf freak!

I also got the Fix+ that I am super excited about.

I took this picture using most of the Mac products
I got. Defo a natural look.

And last but not least, I went to Lush.

I picked up:
- The Ex Factor Ballistic
(I'm so gonna use it tomorrow lol)
-Magic Mushroom Bubble Bar
-Bubblegum Lip Scrub
(yay for the snow fairy smell!)
-Breath of Fresh Air toner
(my second bottle, love it!)
-Lemony Flutter cuticle butter

Ufff! That's all the stuff I got.
I am not going to shop for next two months!
At least! ;)

I hope that nobody thinks I'm bragging
about the stuff that I got.
I just want to share my excitement.

I'll do some reviews soon.
Let me know if there's something
you're particularly interested in.

Have a lovely weekend!

xoxo

birthday goodies part 1

2010-02-12T21:50:00.015Z

It's official: I'm 25.
Yesterday was my Birthday and
I had a lovely day.
I spent it with some friends-
we had some wine and a fab dinner.

My Parents surprised me a lot.
I got roses, a box of chocolates and a bottle
of red wine. My Mum also got me Lancome
Nutrix Royal Body Lotion.
It feels really luxurious and smells delicious.
She also sent me a sample of Kanebo Sensai
Emulsion II which I'm excited to try.
Especially now, when the weather is seriously
drying out my skin.

Although my Parents still treat me like a little girl
THEY ARE REALLY AWESOME lol

I love getting cards.
I appreciate that people make effort
to make my day exceptional.

As all my friends know, I'm a sucker for Lush
so I got this little goodie box.

The sugar scrub is too harsh for my skin (it's too scratchy!)
so I'll crumble it and mix it with baby oil
or shower gel and put into one of the used pots.

I'm excited to use Vanilla Fountain for the first time.
I'm a fan of Vanillary Solid Perfume and it smells
exactly the same- toffee, vanilla and cupcakes:)

I'll have a relaxing Lush bath this weekend:)

I treated myself this year.
I thought I need some pampering :)

So I still have some Mac
and a little Body Shop haul coming up.

I wish you all a fabulous weekend!

xoxo

ps. yay for 101 followers:D
you guys rock lol
thank you all for taking time
to read my posts!
muah

try sleeping with a broken heart

2010-02-09T09:55:00.004Z

Me and my boyfriend decided to finish our
relationship after 4,5 yrs and the last
year engagement..:(

Sometimes love is not enough.

Ah.. I've never been with anybody for
so long and he was so much more than
'just' a boyfriend. He was my best friend.

Sorry if it sounds dramatic
but it literally is the most difficult
thing that I ever had to do.

Especially when my BDay and Valentines Day
is just around the corner.

I wish there was a quick fix
to a broken heart.

Sorry for the randomness of this post.

Love,
Stella

hitting 25:>

2010-02-06T11:02:00.007Z

Next Thursday, the 11th Feb is
my 25th Birthday.
It's funny cos I normally never pay that much attention
to my birthdays but this one sort of hit me:
I'M BECOMING 25! lol

That's what I found online about becoming 25:

By the 25th birthday most people expect
to have accomplished something with their lives.
There’s only five more years until that big three-O
and the average person usually hopes that
they are well on their way by their 25th year.
They’ll have settled into a place of their own,
a job and may even be starting a family all ready.
Some new twenty-five year olds might be thinking that
they want their party to be a little more grown-up,
a little more sensible around this time.

Yeah, what do I know?
I'm starting uni this september :)
so no settling down for me LOL

No, seriously becoming 25 made me
realise that I don't regret anything.
I really enjoy my life.
And I think that's an important conclusion.

Anyway, to celebrate getting older,
I have a huge birthday haul
coming up:
MAC, Lush and The Body Shop.
YAY!

So stay tuned :)

I don't feel 25.

But another question is:
do I look 25?

Please be gentle LOL

Love,
Stella

NOTD

2010-02-04T18:01:00.004Z

I'm really into dark and short nails
at the moment.
This one is NYC Long Wearing
Nail Enamel in Skin Tight Denim Creme
(115A).
Man, that's a looong name lol
I think it was like £1.99

I like NYC nail polishes cos they have a wide
range of colours, plus it's affordable.

And that's one of my favourite rings atm
(from Accessorize).
It reminds me that spring will come one day lol

But I need a new base coat.
Do you guys have any recommendations?

xoxo

my all time favourite

2010-02-03T16:30:00.007Z

Pink is definitely not a classic beauty
and not a classy lady lol

But I adore her!
She's unique
and absolutely gorgeous in her
own quirky way.

Not all of her outfits are mind-blowing
but I like the fact that she's not afraid
to try out new ideas.

I like her music,
especially the lyrics- so genuine that
make you think about life/love/fame.

I think that she's probably one of those people
that you can either love or hate.

What's your opinion?

Love?/Hate?/Couldn't care less? :)

xoxo

Happy 101 tag

2010-02-03T15:53:00.008Z

As one of the gorgeous bloggers whose blog I read regularly
Divija Reddy tagged all her followers,
I decided to go ahead & share the joy with you guys :)

The rules:

Post 10 things which make you happy

Try and do at least one of them today

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1. My family
I have the best parents I could ever wish for,
one older brother and (so far)
one 2 yrd old nephew- love them to bits!

2. Spending time with my Bf

3.Friends
without them I wouldn't be
the person I am today

4. Make up
such a fun way to express myself

5. Reading
There's nothing better than an
evening with a good book/mag,
a cup of tea and a blanket lol

6. Travelling
as I used to be a cabin crew for 4 yrs,
I miss visiting new places

7. Blogging
it is such a pleasure to share stuff with you guys
and receive a positive feedback

8. Music
it totally influences my mood,
I don't go anywhere without my IPod

9. Studying
I know it sounds lame
and I'm probably such a dork LOL
but
I came back to education after 4 yrs,
I'm in college now
and I'm going to start uni this September
and I really appreciate that I can learn again.
I feel like a sponge
- I want to absorb everything:)

10. Colours
I constantly surround myself with colours,
I'm defo not black/white kinda girl

Soo many people have done this tag already
so I decided to tag all of my gorgeous followers!
Come on, share the joy:)

xoxo

Big shampoo from Lush? No, thank you.

2010-02-02T20:21:00.007Z

Initially I wasn't sure about using Big shampoo
from Lush. I was like 'What the hell,
why should I rub salt into my hair
and how is it going to do any good?!?'
But after the first use, my hair felt really clean
(it certainly removes all the hair products residue
and junk from your hair and scalp).
Plus, it made it smooth and silky.

However, I colour my hair every 4-5 weeks
and I noticed that Big makes the colour
fade away MUCH faster.
It's definitely not a daily use product
for coloured hair.
It has sea salt, seaweed and lime juice
and used daily, it made my hair feeling really dry.

Now I use it once a week as a 'detox' shampoo
just because it cleans all the junk away and
as I already bought it, I want to finish my pot lol

I wouldn't recommend it to anybody
with coloured hair but it probably works
miraclesfor those with normal/greasy hair.

Did anybody else noticed that about Big?

Hope you're having a nice beginning of the week.

xoxo