The trend of lavender shades in makeup is apparently still going strong this spring and I don’t mind that at all. I’ve been obsessed with lilac highlighters for years, but that’s the story for another time. Lavender on the lips can be tricky. It can easily be too much and you’re looking half dead or at least frozen, if you know what I mean. But if it’s done right, it can be your new favorite. YSL Loveshine Candy Glow Balm in the shade 10b Lavender Blaze caught my attention immediately. I was on a hunt for a cool toned , sheer, easy to wear lippie that would give just that little something extra to my face . This balm is very comfortable on the lips. It is hydrating, but not heavy or greasy. It is also not sticky, which is very important to me, because I hate that. It smoothes the lips a bit and tastes and smells like watermelon (think about Hubba Bubba's from your childhood). The finish is very shiny, the color is sheer but buildable to some point. I love this shade on me , I ...
I’ve been waiting for this colder weather for a long time. My reason is simple - I’ve been sick of my fresh scents and craving for something stronger, with more character . You know, a proper perfumes with some personality. So yesterday I composed my little collection for this month, so called ˝My monthly tray˝. I do that since I own quite a lot of fragrances and like to have them in respectable rotation. My selection for November contains slightly older releases and even classics because I am not really a fan of today’s mainstream fragrances and trends. Estee Lauder – Sensuous (2008) This one is very woody, spicy, and quite masculine. Slightly sweet and perfectly rounded. I wear it for work and it gives me that instant boost of confidence because it is a serious and mature fragrance. It can be heavy sometimes, but still polite enough to not to give me a headache. If you want something different , but still familiar enough and cosy, give it a try. Emporio Armani –...