Monat: November 2014

Sephora Cream Lip Stain in 01 Always Red

As you may have read in this post, I recently went to Sephora, dedicated to find the matte red lip stain that, rumors had it, survived even a five-course dinner. Well, with some minor difficulties I succeeded in buying Sephoras Cream Lip Stain in 01 Always Red. And with the holidays quickly approaching, I managed to find reasonable amounts of food to devour. All for research purpose of course. Sephora Cream Lip Stain in 01 Always Red For reference, I had hot chocolate, baumkuchen, duck breast, red cabbage and roast…

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Makeup for a job interview – guest post on Old Wives Tail

Have you ever wondered what was appropriate to wear for a job interview? And I am not talking clothes here, as this is no fashion blog for a reason. I am talking the basics of make-up. Well, technically I am not talking here, but there: Old Wives Tail – The blog. So if you have an interview coming up or want to be prepared for the future, click the link above and leave me your thoughts in the comment. Make up for a job interview Also, please do excuse the…

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The first three months – what you really need

Before the Little Bean was born, I read almost every book or blogpost about these first weeks I could get my hands on. That’s the way of preparing myself I have been successfully using during my studying and workdays: I gather all the information there is, discharge what I feel lacks evidence, categorize everything remaining in my head and make a list. A to-do list, a to-buy list, you name it. All things grow with love – this is what you really need to know This method had never failed…

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My favorite lipsticks during the colder months.

In fall and winter I am all about the dark lip colors. Typical fall face This is neither very unique, as „you wear berry shades in fall“, nor is it very clever regarding the dry and chapped lips I get whenever the temperatures drop and I turn up the heating. They don’t look good on their own, but forbidden when enhanced by a deep berry tone. But with my trusted Nuxe Rêve de Miel lip balm and an emphasis on non-drying formulas I have worn them quite a lot this…

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One Lovely Blog Award

Another post outside my regular uploading routine… But don’t worry, that won’t become a habit. I have been nominated the „One Lovely Blog Award“ by the lovely Roxy at The Beautiful Bluebird in late october and thought it was about time I answered the questions and passed on the nomination. The rules are simple, you display the Award Picture: You tell 7 facts about yourself and you nominate someone else. So here we go: To tell 7 random facts about myself isn’t as easy as I would thought it would be,…

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Clarins Truly Matte Pure and Radiant Mask

I do love face masks.  They come in numerous variations, they work while you go on binge-watching You Tube-Videos and after you rinsed them off, your skin looks instantly refreshed/cleansed/hydrated/you name it. So, what´s not to like? I treat myself twice a week, choosing between hydrating or deep cleansing depending on my skins needs.  And I really enjoy it, as you can see in the picture below: Clarins Truly Matte Pure and Radiant Mask with pink clay For the past weeks I used Clarins Truly Matte Pure and Radiant Mask…

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Inspired by… BABOR Fall/Winter 2014

Today I am introducing a little series I want to incorporate: The „Inspired by…“ posts. There are so many collections every season, so many pretty ads and stunning models, urging you to dash out and buy the latest products. But I know not everyone (me included) can afford to spend that much money, so „Shop my stash“ is a great alternative. Especially if you already have a humongous decent collection. One thing I have been doing lately is to try and recreate looks I loved using the products I already own.…

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On a personal note

Todays post isn’t beauty-related in the usual way, which is why I went out of my uploading schedule (Sundays and Wednesdays, in case you wonder) and published it today. So if you are looking for makeup reviews or skincare advice, I kindly ask you to check back on sunday. But if you are in for a different topic and don’t mind me rambling on and getting all emotional, grab yourself a cup of coffee and click below. My daughter just goes through a time of teething and developing, and even…

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Sephora Rouge Infusion Lip Stain in 07 Strawberry Tint

I think the award for the most misleading product name of the month has to go to Sephora for their Rouge Infusion Lip Stain in Strawberry Tint. When I went to Sephora this summer, I was determined to get the Lip Stain the whole Beauty Community seemed to be raving about: The Sephora Matte Lip Cream Stain in 01. Amelia Liana, Lily Pebbles, Vivianna Does Makeup, all of my favorite enablers went on and on about it, and as I am easily tempted, it had top priority on my shopping…

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The Body Shop Camomile Waterproof Make-up Remover – a dupe for Clarins Instant Eye Makeup Remover? | Doctors Review

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS POST WERE PURCHASED MYSELF AND LINKS USED ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER   I am a huge fan of the Clarins Instant Eye Makeup Remover, but it is really expensive fr something I go through that quick, so I was really excited when I discovered The Body Shop Camomile Waterproof Eye and Lip Makeup Remover as a dupe. But let’s look at them side by side.     I confess, there have been times when…

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