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25 Mai 2018 Allgemein Comment

Too bloody blonde

I like to think that I am pretty clever. I mean, I find my way around new situations quite easily, changed my field of profession without problems and even taught myself some new skills like basic coding and (even more basic) photography.     There are some days though when I feel as if this fridge magnet perfectly describes me:     Trying to find a solution for annoyances in daily life, building complicated ways around something while completely ignoring the obvious and easy way any sane person would take. Case in…

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18 Jan 2015 Allgemein 16 comments

Avenue22 Makeup Sponge – A Beauty Blender with a handle?

These days I rarely use a brush to apply my makeup. Since purchasing my Beauty Blender one and a half years ago, this is what I have reached for. Unless I used my fingers, which happens with Tinted Moisturizers or BB-Creams a lot, for I am a lazy girl and hate cleaning brushes or sponges. Avenue22 Makeup Sponge on the left, (stained) Beauty Blender on the right But one and a half years of regular use have taken their toll on my Beauty Blender, and while I was still contemplating…

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11 Jan 2015 Allgemein 28 comments

Growing up and getting faster – the nail polish issue

To me, there is nothing that says: “I am a sophisticated grown up woman that knows how to handle her life” quite like perfectly done nails in a dark color. Sadly this is a goal I haven’t met yet. At first, I was intimidated by the dark colors. They were so noticeable, looked like you had actually painted your nails! Quite unlike the sheer pinks or barely there glitters you get as a freebie when buying Wendy. I case you wondered, Wendy is a magazine about horses, aimed at twelve…

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07 Jan 2015 Allgemein 22 comments

Reactivating the youth of my skin? Lancomes Advanced Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate

As I am quite into serums (if you couldn’t tell already from my previous raves here and here), I was delighted when I got a generous sample size of Lancomes Advanced Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate with a recent purchase. I mean, “Youth Activating”, I didn’t have to read any further to start daydreaming about my 35 year old self, asked for the ID while buying booze. Not that I buy alcohol almost ever, but maybe I would if I got asked my age more frequently. It is the little things…

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04 Jan 2015 Allgemein 32 comments

Favorite Face of December

If you are not familiar with the “Favorite Face of …” series, click here for a little introduction. Short story even shorter, it is the makeup that I wore most during that month, featuring the favorite (as in most used) makeup products. Favorite Face of December While browsing through the world wide web in late November, checking out beauty blogs, just killing time, I stumbled upon a beautiful purple eyeshadow palette and suddenly had that “I need this in my life ASAP”-feeling a lot of you will know. But before…

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24 Dez 2014 Allgemein 14 comments

Christmas Time

When it comes to christmas, it has always been a family thing. During the past 35 years, it rarely happened that I spend Christmas Eve anywhere else than at my parents house, and if I did, it was because I had to work. The only exception was last year, which I spend at my in-laws for several reasons. As much as I enjoyed it, they are a lovely people, it made me realize how much we rely on family traditions to really feel the christmas spirit. Happy holidays everyone! This…

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21 Dez 2014 Allgemein 18 comments

Save some space with this beauty

Whenever I traveled by plane, fees for overpacking my suitcase were inevitable. Books were the one thing, heavy but absolutely necessary for holidays. As I am a fast reader, I usually took about 5-6 books for a two weeks getaway. And by books I mean a 1000 page historical novels or something like this. So before our 4 weeks road trip to Chile, Mr. Loca got me an iPad, and I have never traveled without it since. The other thing is skincare and makeup.  Just three outfits? No problem.  Two…

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14 Dez 2014 Allgemein 18 comments

Inspired by … Dior Golden Schock Collection, Holiday 2014

If you are new to the “Inspired by…” series, click here for part one. Long story short, I try to recreate looks that I liked using the products I already own. As Christmas and New Year are approaching at lightning speed, I went for a festive, full-on makeup look, something I would wear for a big event. Dior Golden Shock Collection, Holiday 2014 I even try to recreate the pose! First of all, I love the shape of the eye makeup. In contrast to the rounded eyeshadow application I did…

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10 Dez 2014 Allgemein 6 comments

It is the time for giving

December is the time for giving, not only to friends and family, but also to charity. There are numerous good causes out there, and I am sure everyone has something that is very dear to his heart. I wanted to take he opportunity to share with you the two that our family is going to support this year: In the UK there is one day in december called “Christmas Jumper Day”, where millions of people go out wearing their hand-knitted Christmas Jumpers to show their support for a (pre-defined) good…

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07 Dez 2014 Allgemein 18 comments

The Body Shop Nutriganics Smoothing Serum

If you have read my morning or evening skincare routine, you know I am a big believer in serums. Packed with skincare goodies, easily absorbed, boosting whatever you put on top, they are my secret weapon. It helps a lot, if I am completely honest, that they aren’t quite as common as the usual Cleanse/Tone/Moisturize routine, so I feel extra special when applying them. Am I the only one feeling that way? The downside is, they often come with a hefty price tag, and even though I believe in investing…

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