The Lipstick Freak

With December being close, winter is just around the corner. I feel like it's a reasonably good excuse to get new stuff, especially with all the amazing holiday collections being released. So here are some products that are definitely on my to-buy list this season!

1. Real Techniques Bold Metals Collection - I feel like the Chapman sisters did a really good job with these brushes, aesthetically speaking. This new design takes them to a whole other level, and since the quality is already amazing on the regular ones, I can already tell this new collection will be just as good!

2. Prada Candy Perfume - I have been wanting to buy this perfume as well as YSL Manifesto. The second one being off my checklist, I desperately need to get this one. I am a sweet perfume kinda gal, and I love the fact that this one smells like vanilla sugar and caramel without being too overwhelming.

3. NARS + Steven Klein One Shocking Moment Cheek Studio Palette - NARS blushes are one the most long-wearing and flattering blushes there is on the market, which is one of the main reasons I want to give this palette a try. It offers so much versatility, with one highlight shade, two contour shades and four blushes, the price tag seems more than justified. Besides, one can never own too many blushes - at least that's the motto I tend to live by!

4. Erborian CC Crème HD - I have tried this a couple of months ago and I fell in love with it. It leaves my face looking very healthy and glowing, and gives the perfect amount of coverage as well. This would prove to be really useful on those days when you don't feel like wearing any foundation but still want to look decent!

5. Jo Malone Honey Nectarine Blossom Candle - Because of the high price tag, I haven't bought anything from this brand yet, but the nice florally, fruity scent of this candle might just be the push I needed to finally indulge.

6. Josie Maran 100 Percent Pure Argan Oil - Being half Moroccan, Argan Oil is one of my holy grails for haircare and has always been. The only thing I don't like about it is that it feels a little heavy to use on my combination skin. This product is apparently very lightweight and gets praises all over the blogosphere for its moisturizing power. I would really like to see if it is worth the hype!

7. Lush Bubblegum Lip Scrub - I've been pretty content with my DIY honey and sugar lip scrub so far, but this one tastes amazing and I'd really like to give it a try, especially considering I wear a lot of matte lipsticks during winter.

8. Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder - I have been lusting after this powder for such a long time because of how much it has been raved about. I am curious to find out whether or not it would pass the test on my oily T-Zone.

9. Hourglass Ambient Lighting Holiday 2015 Edition - Do I really need to get started on this? I mean, it is Hourglass, the quality of their products is phenomenal. This palette contains six exquisite shades, including plum, warm pink and bronze colors, making it perfect for winter time. Plus, I don't own any of the other Ambient Lighting Palettes!

What about you, fellow beauty addicts? Anything on your wishlist for winter/Christmas?

It's easy to get stuck in a rut and lack inspiration when you're a blogger. We've all been there! While it may not seem like it, the last couple of months have been really challenging and I've had a hard time coming up with new blog post ideas. I've been through this so many times, and I think I finally found a way to overcome this dreaded creative block, so I hope sharing these few tips & tricks could be useful to some of you too!

1. Journaling/Lists: Ideas something come up in the most random places. Sometimes you're just sitting in the subway, riding the bus, sitting at a restaurant, or even laughing with friends and BOOM! Ideas come to your head out of nowhere. That's why I've started carrying a notebook with me and write them down while they're still fresh.

2. Reading other blogs/watch YouTube videos: this one is a classic. Sometimes watching videos or reading other people's blogs can give you a few ideas, and scrolling through the Twitter beauty hashtags can help as well. Read up about the latest trends. Listen to podcasts. Go to your local library and let your mind wander. While I would never advise copying anyone's work, expanding your creative process to topics you wouldn't have thought of covering will definitely help in getting you unstuck.

3. Thinking outside the box: if you've spent hours trying to churn out a blog post but nothing comes to your mind, maybe it's time to be bold. Think about a topic that you've never written about, and that is out of your comfort zone. You've been doing reviews for a while? Switch it up. Your everyday look hasn't changed in months? Try something new. And remember that nothing is off limits.

4. Getting some fresh air: going out, getting your body moving even just for a few minutes can really help you clear your head and prevent you from feeling frustrated. That's why I'm a big fan of taking long relaxing walks around my neighborhood. Information overload is a real thing in the digital age, so when outside, try to truly engage with the world around you and completely disconnect from social media. This can help your inner child break free, which in turns can really help with your writing.

5. If all fails... don't force it! It's okay. Sometimes we just don't feel like it, we don't want to write, and it's totally fine. It's better to write at a time when you feel good about it than forcing yourself to do it. Blogging should always be a pleasure and not a chore! Be patient and don't be too hard on yourself.

I hope these tips were in some way helpful to any of you and I wish you all a happy blogging!

Today I wanted to show you what I usually wear on day-to-day basis, when I don't feel like doing anything over the top. I will say this, though, my routine changes a lot. If I want to wear bold plum lipstick, blue eyeliner or yellow eyeshadow, even to college, then so be it. This is just what I use when I want something more simple/discrete.

First, I start by applying NARS Sheer Glow in Punjab for foundation. I love this one, ever since I got it last year it has become my favorite foundation ever. The staying power is insane, it has incredible coverage while looking natural at the same time. The only downside is that my skin does tend to get oily quite quickly with this, which is why I make sure to powder my T-zone with Soap & Glory One Heck of A Blot after applying NARS Creamy Radiant Concealer. I could also go on and on about this but I don't want to ruin the purpose of this post, so maybe I'll do a comparison with MAC Pro Longwear in another post.

Moving on to cheeks, I usually apply Benefit Hoola Bronzer, I've actually hit pan with that one because it's so flattering! I have quite medium/olive skin but it suits everyone. I then reach for NARS Blush in 'Orgasm' which gives a perfect blush and highlight at the same time.

For eyes, I usually start by using the Urban Decay Primer Potion which makes my eyeshadow basically stay on all day! As you can see it's almost empty now, but I've had this since last year so it's really worth the price. I then use my Urban Decay Naked Palette to create a warm nude/neutral eyeshadow look. I then thinly line my eyes in a cat-eye shape with Essence 2 in 1 double-tip eyeliner, before putting on mascara on by top and bottom lashes. For top lashes, I use Elizabeth Arden 'Ceramide Lash Extending Treatment' Mascara, which - as the name suggests - contains a treatment to care for your lashes and make them longer. I really love how long and full my lashes look while using this. For bottom lashes, it's also perfect, but I prefer to reach for Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara which does a great job at separating the lashes one by one.

Finally, I finish up with brows, and lips. For brows, my all-time favorite product is Anastasia Brow Wiz Pencil in the shade Dark Brown. If you don't know that yet, I'm a brow obsessed girl, and this is the part of my makeup that I usually end up loving or hating, there's no in between! To make sure they stay in place for the whole day, I use Essence 'Make me Brow' Gel. I then finish the look with a nude lipstick or lip pencil. Lately, it has been this Revlon Colorbust Lipstick in the shade Peach, but I also switch it up with NYX 'Natural' lip pencil.

That's it! I actually haven't been wearing that much makeup lately because I don't have class that much, and I'm either at home or working out. But that's pretty much what I would usually go for. I hope you enjoyed this post :)

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