A Wild Autumn Appears | KIKO Eyeshadow Review

Dear autumn, we've missed you. I've missed you. My makeup missed you. Welcome back, my love. You know autumn, I'm not going to keep this from you. I cheated a little bit. My berry lip saw the heath of summer and so did my warm eyeshadows. I know, I really messed things up. So, to make it up to you, I got you a little present. A customised eyeshadow trio. Just for you, Autumn.

My Experience with French Skincare

Consensus states that French skincare is the best skincare. True, Korean beauty is putting up a fight, but French skincare is still the classic to beat. No surprise, I wanted experience it for myself. 

Over the summer, I spend some time in France. I road tripped from the north to the south of France and I stayed in Paris for a few days. So, there was no way I wasn't going to take advantage of my time there and find out what all the skincare fuss was about. So, I did my research and found out what the staple  French/Parisian skincare product were.

My Biggest Beauty Mistakes

Today, I bought myself a white lipstick. It was part of a halloween range and I got all excited. It was new, it had a cool name and sleep deprived me just had to get it. Now, after one or two coffees and a bowl of Chinese food, I realise that I might have made my biggest beauty mistake yet. It's the perfect occasion to look back on all the beauty mistakes I have made in the past.

La Vie En Rose | OOTW

Let's put on our rose coloured sunglasses for this week's outfit, because I'm having the best summer you could possibly imagine. I have road tripped through France, I have visited many cities, I have just come back from my trip to London (where I bought this pretty dusky pink dress ... and maybe some other bits as well) and soon I'll be off to Paris! But first, let's have a look at this week's outfit!

Jumping the Bandwagon | NYX Wonder Stick Review

I've been getting a lot of complements on my makeup lately. Especially on my "bone structure". Now, being a beauty blogger, I think it's only fair to finally reveal my little secret: I have finally jumped on the bandwagon and got myself a cream contour. And I have got some thoughts about it. So, let's have a look at the NYX Wonder Stick.

NYX Liquid Lipsticks | Review

The NYX liquid lipsticks have been riding the hype train like there is no tomorrow. I couldn’t help but join in on the fun. So, I got myself three shades in two different formulas. Amethyst and Stone Fox from the Liquid Suede range and Beauty Mark from the Lingerie range. Let’s put these babies to the test!

Five Beauty Products To Take with You on Vacation | Summer Essentials

Keeping your makeup game strong whilst on vacation is often easier said than done. Cabine space is limited and believe me, you don’t get a lot more space whilst roadtripping either. So, to help all of you makeup addicted travelers out, I made a list of 5 products to get you beautifully through your vacation.

Smudged Lips | MakeupTrend

The many liquid lipsticks that appear on the makeup market may be smudge proof, but that is not where it's at this summer. Lipstick will look lived in or will be barely detectable. Lines blurred, lips patchy, let's have a look at this summer's makeup trend: smudged lips.

Bold Blue | SS16 Makeup

Is it possible to incorporate runway makeup into your daily life? Well, I have made it my mission! My daily makeup with the blushed cheeks and the simple eye makeup is just not cutting it anymore. I need some color! And there was plenty of color in the Spring Summer ‘16 runway makeup. So, I delved into the photo archive of pretty much every fashion magazine and selected some of my favorite looks. (I might have made a mood board as well. Read: this might turn into a little series!) The first look I decided to go for is a mix of the Fendi graphic liner and the blue eye makeup obsession.

Catrice Glam & Doll Mascara | Review

There's a new kid on the block! The Catrice Glam & Doll mascaras have been showing up left right and center as the new drugstore ‘it’ product. Personally, my very first mascara was from Catrice. So, I felt quite nostalgic when seeing this old friend popping up in my Bloglovin’ feed. Let’s see how their new Glam & Doll mascara range is doing!

Sun Kissed Glow

I have been enjoying minimal makeup lately. I just use a bunch of SPF, some under eye concealing , mascara and I’m good the go! … So you would think. Here are some tips and tricks on how to fake the summer/spring sun kissed glowy look without or before having to spend hours in the burning sun.

APRIL FAVORITES 2016

Another month has passed and that means it’s monthly favorites time! I put together a little collection of my favorite things of this past April. Watch the video below to find out which bits and bobs I have been loving this month!

New Season, New Eyeshadow stick | Essence Review

It’s a well-known fact that I’m a sucker for a good cream eyeshadow, preferably in stick form. I’m just not a morning person. So I can’t be bothered with putting a lot of time into my makeup on the early mornings. In February, I reviewed the Rimmel Magnifeyes eyeshadow stick, and I still love that one, but I lately I have been loving a more minimal and simple look and the Rimmel one is quite full on. So, I decided to branch out and try the new Essence 2-in-1 eyeshadow & liner sticks. 

FRESH SPRING MAKEUP | Parisian Chic

Lately, I have been in a Parisian phase and it has tripled down into my makeup and clothes. As I’m writing this, I’m in a striped shirt, wearing Chanel N°5 and browsing through ‘How to be Parisian Wherever You Are’. Time for an updated makeup routine that actually corresponds with my appearance. Click the video below to see my spring makeup with a Parisian twist! I hope you enjoy!

Makeup Starter Kit

The world of makeup is a wonderful place. Nonetheless, it can be overwhelming when you’re entering it for the first time. I’m here to make the transition a little bit easier and help you get on your way. I will be talking about the essential makeup items. These are the easiest products to get started with and will help you achieve a fresh face throughout the ages to come.

No Makeup Sunday

After a week of foundations, blushes and bronzers, a day without makeup can do wonders to your skin. To make sure my skin gets to recover from a week of makeup, I have at least one makeup free day every week. I tend to have one on Sundays. On those, I usually stay in, relax and catch up on some work for school. It’s the perfect day for me and my skin to take a breather.

What I Got For My 21st Birthday

On Saturday, April 2nd, I turned twenty-one. To celebrate, my family and friends gave me some amazing gifts. From makeup, to skincare, to jewelry, to books and movie tickets. They spoiled me rotten. I’m so grateful to have these lovely people in my life. Here are some of the things they got me.

Messy Hairstyles for More Volume

In the past year my hair has become quite thin and flat. Because of this, I cut it to shoulder length. I was able to donate to charity as well as to get some volume back in. I do however like to style it in ways so it's more voluminous. To share my knowledge with you, I decided to start a trilogy in which I explain how to get more volume into your hair.

The Nude Lip from the Drugstore

Spring has officially sprung! And this means that my dark lipsticks get some time off and my lighter ones are taking over. Here are some nude options from the drugstore.

Chatty Easter GRWM

It’s Easter Sunday! Get ready with me for an Easter egg  hunt and a feast of food. Today I keep it simple and sweet as I go for a fresh complexion with a subtle eye and a pretty nude lip accompanied by a messy hair do. Watch the video to find out more about the products I use and how I apply them.