Ruling Red

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every once in a while I find a nail polish that I instantly fall in love with. And I end up reapplying it week after week, completely forgetting about the other nail polishes from my collection. And as I mentioned before here on my blog I have a bit more than just a few.
My latest love in the nail polish department happens to be Catrice Cosmetics Ruling Red nail polish from the Limited Edition LALA BERLIN FOR CATRICE Collection. If I´m not mistaken it  is not available anymore, but since it´so beautiful I just had to share it.

It is a Matte finish deep Bloody red shade. I really like this kind of shades, but I never wear them because they stain my nails and are so hard to remove. This one is not like that at all. Very opaque, one coat is all that it takes. It really surprised me. I usually spend a lot time working on my nails, mostly waiting for the polish to dry before applying the new one. With this nail polish you apply one coat that dries really quickly and bam...you can move on with your day. And another great thing - it doesn´t chip for days. Surprising since it´s just one coat and without a top coat. I really wish I picked up more shades from this collection.
Another thing I really like is the packaging. It is so simple yet elegant looking.

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Best 14 of 2014

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I know I´m kinda late on this one, but I cannot start a new year of blogging without letting go of the old one. And what better way to do that than to round up all the best products I have been enjoying throughout the year. This year I decided to do this post a bit different, I am going to show you my favourite 14 beauty products of 2014. Some of these products I´ve had for a longer time, but if it ain´t broke don´t fix it, right?

First, let´s talk about the foundation. I can´t believe that Catrice Cosmetics Nude Illusion became to be my favourite. I use it every day, without a doubt because I love the natural finish that it gives. Now, the reason I am so surprised is that when I tried it for the first time I absolutely hated it. But I tried a different way of applying it and never looked back. I used my Blending Sponge, again from Catrice and it changed the game for me. It blends and smooths the foundation beautifully.

I want to mention not one, but two concealers: one for the under eye circles -  Maybelline´s Instant Anti-Age Effect The Eraser Eye concealer and my all time favourite blemish concealer: Bourjois Healthy mix concealer.

Next up we need to mention a powder. I have absolutely been loving the MineralSkinfinish Natural from MAC. It sets my foundation but leaves a healthy looking glow. Can you tell already I am on a natural looking make-up kick? Speaking of MAC I also really enjoyed using a Sheertone blush in a shade Peaches. It´s a matte orange/coral. It warms up my skin tone and makes me look more awake and younger. I top my blush with my fave highlighter ever, CatriceCosmetics Prime and Fine Highlighter. It´s soooo pretty.

Now, let´s talk eye products. I loved using MAC Paint pot in Soft Ochre. It makes the eyeshadow pop and last all night long. My eyeshadow fave hasn´t changed from last year. My Naked 2 palette from Urban Decay is still the Bomb. My most used shadows are Tease and Bootycall. Next, eyeliner. On a daily basis I usually use eye pencils but when I want my eyes to stand out I use Catrice Cosmetics Gel Eyeliner. It is the blackest, most intense and best quality eyeliner I have ever tried. Last thing is the Eyebrow lifter from Catrice.

And last category are lip products, possibly my favourite. My fave lip liner is Deborah Milano 24 ORE. I had a bit more trouble choosing the best of the best lipsticks, but I think MACs Mehr must be my most used. At least towards the end of the year. And I almost forgot the nail polish. Hands down OPI Gouda Gouda two shoes. Even the name is too cute.

And there you have it. My best of the best beauty products of the 2014. I hope 2015 is also filled with awesome  new products. Before I leave you, I want to know what products you are excited to try in 2015.

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A Touch of Spring in The Fall Time?

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I know everyone is already busy layering their dark clothes and digging out their vampy lipsticks, but I can´t seem to part with my spring colors, especially on my nails. Since I mostly wear black clothes all year around I enjoy wearing bright and colorful nail polishes. So, you do your thing and I will sport a little touch of spring in the Fall time.

A couple months back I received three spring shade Rimmel  nail polishes for my B-day (that I have picked out myself) and I have been obsessed with them ever since. The colors are absolutely gorgeous and I am having a hard time leaving them behind. My absolute fave of the trio is the one I  already owned and raved about on my blog: Misty Jade. I am usually not a fan of green color but there is something about this one that has me mesmerized. I think it might be my fave nail polish shade ever. I really do. It makes my skin look tan and it makes me happy just looking at it.

Next is light orange/coral shade, which I have been obsessing over for a while now as you might already know. Again, as a color I am not the biggest fan of orange but is seems to work for my skin. I love wearing coral blushes, because they warm up my skin tone and it makes my skin look younger, and more rested. The same goes for this nail polish. I think Tangy Tangerine makes my skin look quite nice and young looking.

And lastly a pale yellow shade: Lemon Drop, This one looks so gorgeous. It is quite pale, which means the skin will appear darker. Have you noticed a theme here? I have quite pale skin, so wearing lighter shades of nail polish helps. Still, the polish looks so soft and elegant on the nails. Perfect shade for any season.

Are you breaking any Fall time rules like me and holding onto summer? Share your secrets in the comments.

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Mini Catrice Cosmetics Haul

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It´s been a while since I wrote anything on my blog. Honestly, I had so much going on and when I did have time to write something I just didn´t find the passion. So I decided to take some time for myself and I guess I´m finally back. Also, just because I didn´t post any reviews doesn´t mean I wasn´t busy spending my money. I have tried so many products and I can´t wait to start typing, Ha ha

Anyways, lets stop this excuse fest and jump right into the mini Haul. Lately, every time I step into the Drugstore I end up buying some goodies. There are so many new products coming out and I can´t wait to try them. Especially Catrice Cosmetics came out with new foundations, blushes, lipsticks, you name it. One thing I was so happy to see was the Blending sponge. There was such a hype going on about Beauty Blender a while back, but the price was way to high. Especially not knowing If I would even like such a thing. I am so happy Catrice created It´s own dupe and I hope It will become one of my make-up staples. If nothing else, Catrice Make Up Blending Sponge will be a great way to release stress, since its so addictively squishy.

Another thing I picked up is yet another nail polish. But I promise I have nothing like it in my collection. I am recently on some sort of lavender/purple kick and this color is to die for. Not to mention purple is my absolute favourite color. I can´t wait to try Catrice Cosmetics It´s Time For Lovender

And lastly a new foundation. I was a bit sceptical about this one, because it is very liquidy and low coverage - both things I don´t usually go for. Still, Catrice always seems to pleasantly surprise me, so I got it anyways. If I don´t end up liking Nude Illusion Foundation, I will pass it on to my mommy. Problem solved.

Honestly, It feels quite nice to be back. I will report the results as soon as they are in, Ha ha. I hope you enjoyed this mini haul and stay tuned for more.

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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,

Catrice Cosmetics Bonjour Chérie! nail polish

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you should know by now how much I love neutral nail polishes since I am always talking and raving about them. As you can probably tell from the title I have another one that I absolutely love, to share with you.

Catrice Cosmetics Ultimate Nudes Collection is my favourite. I think I will own all of them pretty soon If I continue at this pace. Anyways back to the beautiful peachy-nude shade  polish called Bonjour Chérie! or number 05. Ahh...even the name is the cutest thing ever. These polishes are really good quality, they don´t chip as much as all the other drugstore nail polishes and the color selection is  phenomenal. This shade is quite sheer, but with two coats comes out pretty opaque. The color is really elegant and  subtle, it would suit all ages and you can wear it in all seasons and on all occasions. It really is a great product, I have  been wearing it  for three weeks straight. Love, love, love.

Do you own any Catrice nail polishes? Any favourites?

Love,  

Catrice Cosmetics Crushed crystals nail polish review

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I am not the biggest fan of glitter nail polishes, especially because they are really hard to remove. And I don´t really like the fact that they are basically clear polish with one or two glitters in it. But then I saw crushed crystals from Catrice and couldn´t resist.

It´s a special nail polish for a unique sand effect and it has ultimate coverage with sparkling rough finish. Basically it is nail polish filled with different glitter parts and sparkles that cover your whole nail. The different glitters really make it special.

I chose the color 04 - Oyster and Champagne. It has white and gold fine sparkles and rosy bigger glitter parts. It all looks very elegant. Its one of those special yet subtle colors. So it works on everyday occasions as well as for party's and such. It also changes color a bit if you add a different color polish underneath. I used a light pastel orange and  it looked so cute. Also only one coat is necessary. And it barely chips at all. Great for all of as who are too lazy to keep reapplying nail polish.

I really hope they keep this in a permanent range and add new shades. Right now I only saw three shades. Mine, pink and grey. But those two didn´t look to special to me. These ones are a bit more expensive then the rest of the nail polishes. They are about 3,50 Euros. I really recommend them. You definitely should pick them up.

Have you tried these? Any thoughts?

Love, 

Best of 2013 - Lips, nails, hair

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this is the last category, containing nail, lip and hair products. Let´s get into it, shall we?

I thought choosing my favourite lipstick is going to be a lot harder that is actually was. Ever since I tried it for the first time Mac´s Kinda Sexy stood out from everything else that I own... The buttery finish, great pigmentation, staying power, this one had it all. It is matte finish but not drying at all. Its considered to be a neutral shade, but on my light skin it looks brownish red. It probably doesn´t sound very attractive, but on the lips and my complexion it looks quite beautiful.

Next lip product is waterproof lip liner from the brand Art Deco. The vibrant fuchsia color in number 91 was one of my favourite shades last fall. And It is so long lasting. This is one of those lip products you put on once and can dance the night away, drinking, having fun without worrying about your lipstick smudging all over your face. Definitely one of the greatest lip products I have tried so far.

You already know I own a lot of nail polish, so I really tried to restrain myself from buying a lot of nail polish last year. And I quite succeeded. One of the few I did purchase is Essence nail polish called Gold Digger. This shade was on my nails all through  December. A perfect combination of elegant, festive and subtle. And I got a lot of compliments on it.

I already talked about my love for this next product. My new  favourite make-up remover from Loreal. Their Skin Perfection removes the makeup and also benefits the skin. And doesn´t irritate the eyes, so it is  perfect for all the sensitive eyes out there, ha ha.

I don´t talk about hair products a lot, because when I find something that works I tend to stick to it. Macadamia deep repair masque really made a difference in my hair. My hair has never been so smooth, silky and healthy looking before. True, it is not cheap at all, but worth the money. A little goes a long way. This little guy will last you for a while.

 I  hope you enjoyed my 2013 favourite posts and found them useful. If you need any more information don´t hesitate to ask. Tell me, what are your fave products from 2013?

Love,

OPI Did You Ear About Van Gogh?

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you probably know I love nail polish and that I own a lot more than I should. But usually I stick to the cheapest ones. But the quality is still important, off course. I just can´t justify spending a lot on a nail polish. However when there is a great sale going on you just can´t miss it. It´s the law!! Ha ha. If you are lusting over an OPI nail polish you might check out this site. You are welcome!

Anyways when I saw discounted OPI nail polishes I had to grab some. The first lucky one is Did You Ear About Van Gogh. Its very light, mixture of brown and grey and I thought this one will be great for the upcoming fall time. But then again all of these shades are great for fall.

OPI - Did You Ear About Van Gogh?

Next we have Gouda Gouda Two Shoes. Don´t you just love the names? This one looks slightly different on the nails then in the tube. On the nails it looks a lot more red than pink and it has golden shimmery undertones. Just fabulous.

OPI - Gouda Gouda Two Shoes

And the last but certainly not least is Diva Of Geneva. This one is a duo chrome, purple and metallic-golden-brown. I can´t really explain. But it´s really something. I like the quality of these nail polishes and also the brush, which is just the right size.

OPI - Diva Of Geneva

If you decide to order any of the nail polishes, let me know which one you chose. Have a great day.

Love,

The Rainbow tag: Nail polish edition

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since I have more and more nail polishes, because I am obviously addicted, I thought It would be fun to do a Rainbow tag a bit differently. Using only nail polishes to match rainbow colors. So here is the well known Rainbow tag in nail polish eddition. Enjoy.

The colors:

Red - S-he sylezone 363
Orange - Art Deco 420
Yellow - Catrice Cosmetics Bye, Bye Birdy!
Green - Catrice Cosmetics Jade Is Not My Name
Blue - Catrice Cosmetics Up In The Air
Indigo - S-he sylezone 295
Violet - Essence Hottie

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Dot Dot Dot

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I don´t really like nail art, well I like it, just not on me for some reason. But every once in a while I like to spice up my nails with some easy and quick nail art. Usually I take out my dotting tool and keep on dotting. This time was noting different. I bought this Catrice Cosmetics nail polish in Walk The Lime about a month ago, fell in love with it at first sight and I haven´t used any other nail polish since. The color is unique, bright and just beautiful. It is clearly my favourite nail polish this summer. However after about three months it was starting to get a bit boring. When I like something I wear it non stop. It is the same with my music. When I like a song I keep it on Re-peat-peat-peat until I don´t like it anymore. haha. So I thought adding something in the mix will freshen it up, make it more special. And it did just that. It´s nothing too special, but special enough. Which is you´re favourite nail polish for the summer? Let me know.

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Summer fever: nail polish favourites

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I recently went through my growing stash of nail polishes and I picked my favourite 10, that I am going to use in the summer. When I hear someone mentioning summer nail polish colors my mind immediately goes to bright citrusy colors: yellow, lime, orange colors and also pink and obviously we have to include the color of the sea. Everything is fair in love, war and summer, so you can wear all the colors, the brighter the better! Here are my faves. Enjoy.

from left to right: Princess For a Day, Bricky Mouse, Instyle Coral

from left to right: 420, Walk the Lime, Bye Bye Birdy

from left to right: The One And Only, Up In The Air, 78S, Misty Jade

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Misty Jade

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I wanted to share my rediscovered LOVE, Rimmel London nail polish called Misty Jade in number 045. I have been wearing it for the second week in the row, which doesn´t happen often, unless I really love the color. The color itself is really hard to describe. It´s something between green and blue. I guess the name describes it perfectly. Very vibrant and eye-catching. Beautiful and uncommon. I always get compliments on it when I wear it.

I think Rimmel London nail polishes are one of the best drugstore nail polishes out there. I own only few, because they don´t sell it anywhere where I live. Which is very said, since they are so cheap, long lasting are they come in many beautiful colors.

Do you like this color?

Love,