IQ Make-up Brushes

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you rarely see me blog about make-up brushes, because I have been using the same ones for ages. Around last Christmas time I found myself cruising around make-up brushes, because I got them for my sister as a present. And as a true shopaholic you know I had to get some for myself as well. And I am happy i did so.

I decided to pick up IQ Powder brush and a Blush Brush. I found these at Austrian drugstore called Bipa if anyone is interested. These brushes are your typical blush and powder brushes, but what sold me on them was their amazing softness. They are duo fiber brushes, easy to clean and take care off and they don´t shed at all. Also the price for these is very affordable.

Blush Brush is significantly smaller and can be used for applying and blending out blush, contouring, bronzing, you name it. The fibers are quite short and angled, fitted perfectly for hollows of the cheeks. It is not very dense, which allows blending, but definitely dense enough and more than the powder brush. Powder brush has longer fibers and it´s quite flat. It is meant for applying powder allover the face for mattyfying or setting your make-up, but not suited for applying liquid foundation.

The quality of both of these brushes is very good and they are available for a great price. I don´t remember how much they were exactly, but they were quite cheap for sure. I hope you try them out, you won´t regret it. If you know of similar brushes please do share. What brand  brushes are you using currently?

Love,

My Playlist: March/April 2014

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For the last couple of months I´ve been listening to a lot of older songs. Let´s just say I have very broad music taste. I like a lot of different genres, music eras, bands. I do not discriminate. Ha ha. As long as it is quality music I am all for it. Do you ever listen to songs you listened to when you were little? For some reason it always brings me happy memories. Enough blabber. Here is my newest playlist, just for you. Enjoy and please share your suggestions. Thank you!

My playlist:

1. Mat Kearney - Ships in the Night

2. Mat Kearney - Sooner or Later

3. Jaymes Young - Moondust

4. Landon Austin- Ready For Anything

5. Angus Stone — Broken Brights

6. Peter Bi- Project- Hey Now

7. Jaymes Young - Fragments

8. Ben Howard - Promise

9. Lorde - Bravado

10. Ed Sheeran - I See Fire 

11. Jaymes Young - Parachute

12. Switchfoot - Fading West

13. Jamestown Story - Nothing's Forever 

14. The Wombats - Your Body Is A Weapon

15. Jamestown Story - I Don't Wanna Lose You

16. American Authors - Best Day Of My Life

17. U2 - Ordinary Love

18. Klingande - Jubel

19. Annie Lennox - Walking On Broken Glass

20. Lutricia McNeal - Ain't That Just The Way

21. Milky Chance  - Feathery

22. Armim Van Buuren feat Trevor Guthrie - This Is What It Feels Like

23. Rita Ora - I Will Never Let You Down

24. Arctic Monkeys - Arabella

25. Arctic Monkeys - Do I Wanna Know

Love,

Spring nail polish picks 2014

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During the winter I wore mostly neutral colors on my nails, except for a few sparkly occasions. But since spring is finally here It is time for some brighter and happier colors. During this time of year I mostly gravitate towards pastels and neutrals. These are my 6 faves right now:

From left to right:

1. Catrice Cosmetics - 040 Petit Four As Dessert
2. Catrice Cosmetics - 030 My Cafe Au Lait Notre Dame
3. OPI - Gouda Gouda Two Shoes
4. Essence - 01 Be Flowerful
5. Essence - 72 Found My Love
6. Catrice Cosmetics - 540 Am I Blue Or Green?


I love them all the same. But if I had to choose my absolute favourite I would pick minty green shade. I am not the biggest fan of green color in general but this shade makes me happy.Who knew nail polish can have such a positive impact on people? Are you curious which shades made it into last years fave spring nail polishes? Check here!

What is your favourite color for spring? Share in the comments.

Love,

Beauty wishlist: All about Benefit

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I haven´t posted a wishlist in a while. There are still so many beauty products I want to try. Especially high-end ones. Since I´m planning a little trip to Sephora I decided to show you products I have my eyes on. I find that it´s the best to plan my purchases ahead to avoid any impulse buys. So what are the products I am leaning towards? Keep reading to find out...

There are no Sephora stores in Slovenia so when I do get a chance to go, I hit it hard. Ha ha. I have been lusting over some Benefit products for ages and it looks like I will finally get to enjoy them. Can´t wait. Anyways my number one product I want to try out is the infamous Porefessional. I have been having some trouble with primers. None of them seemed to do as promised and I always end up trowing the products away. I really want to try Porefessional and fingers crossed this one works for me.

Lately I have been having a thing for highlighters. Which is such a  surprise, since I always preferred Matt finish make-up looks. Still, I really want to try High beam highlighter. I looks so gorgeous on everyone and it will probably look amazing on the summer nights out. I am a little intimidated by  the application. To be honest I do not know how the whole thing works but it is worth the try, right?

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You may notice the summer theme, as the next product is nothing else but Hoola bronzer. Another very famous and loved Benefit product. I heard nothing but great things about this one as well. I looks very soft and subtle. And the color looks just right. Some people say it´s too orange, but I think it just might  work for my skin tone. What do you think?

And you know I just had to throw in a blush. Seriously, I have a problem. Still, I want to try one of their boxed powders/blushes. The ones that really stand out to me are Coralista and the newest Rockateur. But I will decide once I see these in person.

All of these are very predictable choices, but for a newbie in Benefit beauty products it seems like a great start. Hopefully I will like what I end up choosing and as always I will be sharing my thoughts with you, once I try the products out. I would love your recommendations. What should I choose?

Love,

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