The Lipstick Freak: makeup

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?

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 :)

Hello! I'm Kirstie, and I blog over at Kimamely Beauty. Originally Sarah suggested writing a Spring Beauty Essentials for her guest post over on my blog, but we realised that it would make a great collaboration! Read on to find out what's been in my makeup bag to fight winter away.


I'm all about keeping the base light and dewy, so I've been mixing the Topshop All Over Glow in Ignite with my usual base, the L'Oréal Infallible Matte Foundation. This gives a gorgeous glowy look that is great for perking up pasty skin.




Continuing with the fresh theme, I'm reaching for Benefit's Posie Tint. This is a gel/liquid hybrid that can be used on both the lips and cheeks. I love it as a blush as it looks really dewy and healthy, and the pink shade is perfect for a springtime flush.



Moving on to eyes, I've been loving the Bourjois Colorband in Mauve Baroque. It is such a flattering way to wear a pastel shade, and the shadow sticks are so simple to use. I apply and blend out with a fluffy brush for a pretty wash of colour. 



For the lips it has been a toss up between two products. The first is the Max Factor Colour Intensifying Balm in Coral. The shade is beautiful for spring, and is so pigmented for a balm. I'm also loving the fresh glossy look of the Bourjois Rouge Edition Aqua Laques, particularly the nude shade, Rosé



Finally for nails, I've been calling on the Seventeen Colour Clash Nail Effects. I'm loving the pastel shades, and it looks beautiful over a plain white base, as well as lasting forever!




I hope you're feeling inspired to update your makeup bag for spring. I'd like to say a massive thank you to Sarah for letting me guest post! If you want to see her spring beauty essentials, you can find her guest post on my blog here.

So a couple of days ago, a new Kiko store just opened and since I've always bought their stuff online I was super excited to have the products right in front of me !

If you don't know about Kiko Cosmetics, it's a really affordable italian beauty brand. They have such a wide range of products and colors - whether we're talking about skin care products, makeup, nail polishes, they pretty much got it all covered! As a beauty junkie, you can imagine how overwhelmed I felt when I walked into the store. I wanted it all! But I came back to my senses and decided to focus on eye and lip products.

From left to right : Nail Lacquer n°529 in 'Metallic Beetle', Automatic Precision Eyeliner n°708, Glamorous Eye Pencil n°406 'Dark Violet', Smart Lip Pencils n°710 & 715

As you can see, the colors are quite bold, which is exactly what I wanted, both for eyes and lips. I've been wanting to create a yellow/glitter eyeliner look so the yellow eye pencil was an obvious choice. It also comes with a sponge tip which makes it perfect for creating a smokier look. The other eye pencil I got is my favorite. It's a deep purple, shimmery color that applies heavenly onto the eyes, and it's also a waterproof formula.

The two lip pencils I got were also on the bolder side, one being a deep burgundy plum color, and the other leaning towards a violet/pink shade. They both have a matte finish but are not drying on the lips which I love (in comparison to some NYX or MAC lip pencils I have in mind).

Finally, the nail polish was also a huge favorite. Kiko nail polishes are known for being really high-quality and having a long staying power, but for some reason I'm always amazed! It's a gorgeous blue and green metallic color. I thought I'd need several coats of this for maximum opacity, but I only applied one and it was more than enough.

Overall I'm really happy with the products and I'm definitely planning on going back to the store some time soon. Wishing you all an amazing week!

Quoi de mieux pour inaugurer mon blog que de commencer par le National Lipstick Day? Oui oui, je sais, c'était hier, mais en tant que frenchies on a une petite excuse quand même, faut pas nous en vouloir haha. Et puis, le sujet n'aurait pas pu mieux se présenter pour l'accro aux rouges à lèvres que je suis! Du coup, je vous présente mes 5 RàL préférés de 2014. Même si l'année n'est pas terminée, ceux-là m'ont particulièrement plu et ils méritent leur spotlight :

De gauche à droite : YSL Rouge Volupté in 'Pink In Paris', Topshop 'Infrared', ELF Mineral Lipstick in 'Rich Raspberry', YSL Rouge Volupté in 'Red Muse', MAC x Rihanna in 'Talk that Talk'

TADAMMM !

YSL Rouge Volupté 'Pink in Paris' & 'Red Muse' : Cette année j'ai eu un énorme coup de coeur pour les YSL Rouge Volupté, bien qu'ils soient sortis il y a bieeen longtemps, ils restent indétrônables. Le fini est parfait, ils glissent facilement sur les lèvres et sont aussi super hydratants. Et au niveau de la tenue, impeccable, il peut facilement tenir 5 heures même en ayant bu ou mangé entre temps. Et puis bien sûr on ne peut pas oublier le packaging, qui est juste magnifique et en fait un petit bijou à avoir dans son sac de fille. Merci à mon adorable petit frère qui m'a offert le Red Muse à mon anniversaire et désolée pour mon banquier au passage, car depuis ma collection YSL ne fait que de s'étendre!

Topshop 'Infrared' : Je n'avais jamais acheté un RàL de chez Topshop jusqu'ici, et ce fut mon premier achat quand j'étais à New York en février. Un peu sceptique au début, vu que souvent le maquillage des boutiques de vêtements n'est pas de la meilleures des qualités, j'ai été très agréablement surprise. J'ai opté pour l'orange car c'est une couleur que j'adore porter au printemps, ça a été le coup de coeur et le rapport qualité-prix est vraiment pas mal.

ELF 'Rich Raspberry' : ELF a quelques produits qui valent réellement le coup, et pour vraiment pas cher. J'ai porté cette couleur quasiment tout l'automne (avec le Talk that Talk). La teinte est un peu 'framboise' mais pas trop foncée non plus, ce qui en fait un excellent RàL de tous les jours, surtout pour les peaux mates comme la mienne. Et il tient incroyablement bien et hydrate les lèvres, même pas besoin de mettre un baume avant.

Mac x Rihanna 'Talk that Talk' : oh comme j'ai souffert quand la collection de Rihanna est sortie pour mettre la main sur un produit de sa collection. C'était la torture, j'ai même loupé les cours pour m'en procurer, et je n'ai pas été déçue. Ce RàL est très mat, donc il assèche un peu les lèvres, mais c'était mon incontournable de l'automne. Il suffisait juste d'hydrater les lèvres et d'utiliser le crayon à lèvres de la même teinte pour un fini parfait. Sur la photo il parait très foncé, mais il l'est nettement moins en réalité, il est plutôt prune. Certains le jugeront un peu trop 'bold' mais personnellement je pense que c'est une teinte géniale pour l'automne-hiver et j'ai eu beaucoup de compliments quand je le portais. J'adore ce RàL, je pense que c'est mon préféré de toute l'année et je n'hésiterai pas à le remettre cet automne!

Voilà tout ! Merci à Safia pour l'idée d'article et Happy National Lipstick day à tous ! <3

Et vous, quels étaient vos rouge à lèvres favoris cette année ?

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