6 Christmas Makeup Essentials

 

Christmas is just around the corner and I am feeling more festive than ever!

 I wanted to share with you my excitement and so, I put together a few makeup products to try out for Christmas. Or rather, my idea of a makeup for this occasion. I am going for something simple and yet daring. I am feeling attracted to the red color more than ever this time of year so I was really yearning to have a bold red lip while keeping my eye makeup rather simple.

 Scroll down to see what products I used and maybe you'll find them useful!

   

My idea of a perfect foundation is definitely the Revlon Colorstay; if you need a matte base and also a long lasting product, this foundation is the one for you. I have been using it for years and it never disappoints. Plus, now it comes with a pump, which makes the application much more easier and less messy!

 

And how about a bit of sparkle? For eyeshadow I used this gorgeous glittery pot from Glazel Visage in the shade C7, I am really sad I cannot show you how beautiful the color looks on the eyes, it has both pink and blue sparkles and it just looks really beautiful and festive, photos do not do it justice!

My go to mascara is the L'Oreal Volume Million Lashes, Feline - to be honest, what attracted me mostly was the packaging, then the brush, it doesn't stick my lashes together as most mascaras do, so that's a plus too!

As for the eyeliner,  am currently trying out the Maybelline Master Ink Matte, a product I am loving so far, the applicator is firm and very easy to use, it glides on the eyelid like a dream!

Aaaand lastly, what else is suited for this holiday than a bright red lipstick?

I opted for this matte lipstick from NARS, I brand I recently started to try out and I have to say, this is one great lip stain. My lips don't necessarily feel sticky or dry, it literally lasts for hours and I just love the fact that I can eat and drink at dinner without feeling concerned that my lipstick will fade away.

Let's not forget about the manicure! Of course, the same classic red shade, this one is from Maybelline Colorama in the shade 43.

That is it for this article, I hope you enjoyed it and I hope you are sharing my excitement for Christmas as well!

Mirror shine

 

 You do know that feeling of excitement when you receive a present and wonder what it is inside and can't wait to open it right? I get that feeling even if I know what the package contains, my level of excitement is beyond that of a child, especially if that package contains shoes! These shiny sandals were waiting for me to come home to be admired both by my eyes and my feet. I just couldn't wait to take them out for a stroll. Also, in the package was another pair of flat sandals that are so comfy (for those moments when you have to walk too much in heat) and I am sure they will make a guest feature on the blog soon as well. 

Soon, I'll receive another similar package, am I a bit obsessed? Possibly. Do I love shoes? Definitely! But what I love most are sales! And when your almost-dream-shoes are available at a 50% discount why restrain yourself?

   

 Siiiiiii, sa nu uitam de castigatoarea concursului Meli Melo! 

A fost dificil sa aleg o singura castigatoare, au fost multe raspunsuri creative si interesante, dar cele mai complexe si complete tinute au fost create de Andreea Otilia! 

Asadar, premiile vor ajunge la ea. Felicitari! 

 Wearing: H&M top, necklace and skirt, MiniPrix.ro sandals, vintage bag, thrifted belt, Meli Melo rings.

 

Dreaming in glitter

 

 No outfit post today..same issues as always..

 Howeveeeeer...I have this image dancing around my mind lately and that is of a party outfit, but an outfit perfect for the Winter Holidays.. and when I think of this, I think of glamour, of glitter and sequins, holographic prints even! So, I browsed around the Internet for inspiration and I find the best dresses on TopShop as you can see. These are my favorites (especially the black one from the right in the image above), now if I had a treasure chest (or two..okay, three) I would buy all of these and even more, but for now I am just happy staring at them. This activity really makes me feel cozy inside..Is that weird?

 Anyway, tell which is your favorite! Or where would you wear them?

See you soon and keep on dreaming of Christmas! Such little time left!

P.S. "The Hobbit" was an incredible experience! My heart was in my throat the entire time, go see it NOW!