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December 24, 2017

The perfect Christmas gift!

Only last week I got this ah-maaazing gift bag from Estee Lauder and I can honestly say that I have been using these products non stop ever since!

I was so excited for this gift set, mainly because it contains 8 full sized products, which are 2 lipsticks, 2 eye shadow palettes, their best selling mascara, Sumptuous Extreme, a blush and highlight palette, the amazing Advanced Night Repair serum and the Gentle Eye makeup remover and as a little bonus, a mini Revitalizing Supreme + anti ageing face cream; and of course, that gorgeous burgundy bag! And all for something like $90 ! Considering that only their Double Wear foundation costs $40, you can imagine how much all these products would cost individually! So it was kind of a bargain for me and I knew this set had to be my Christmas present for myself!

The pigmentation of those eyeshadows is quite good and they last 10 hours without creasing or fading away (I've tested them!) one palette contains blue shades and the other one is a bit more warm toned and has purple shades, both matte and shimmer. The lipsticks are also lovely to wear, they are not long lasting matte lipsticks, their formula is quite creamy and moisturizing, but the colors are gorgeous! And what is Christmas without a red lipstick, am I right?

I, of course, love their luxurious packaging, all gold and shiny, simple and clean.

It makes a great gift set, I mean, how could anyone say no to a free gorgeous bag and loads of makeup products?

As an ending note, I will wish you all a very Merry Christmas and maybe, a luxurious one!

April 6, 2016

The Exotic Fortune Teller

I aaaam so excited for these photos and for this gorgeous velvet kimono type cardigan I scored recently. I feel it's a gem of a clothing, luxurious and sophisticated, so it deserves a proper photo shoot and where else than the luxurious botanical garden? I thought that a scenery which involves a jungle will fit perfectly and I am so pleased with the results! I wish we could have more time to hang around there, but it was sooo hot and filled with toursists, I guess I should've done this in the cold season.

Next time I am going to make an article with ways to style this type of cardigan, we shall see.

I hope you like these photos for now, let me know your thoughts!

Wearing: Zara cardigan, New Chic turban, H&M bracelets, vintage earrings

November 22, 2013

Feeling royal today

Quick post just to brag about my new and cute dress which I totally adore!
I love the fabric and the pattern, looks sophisticated, elegant and Rococo-ish. And I think it's perfect for the cold season regardless of the length. That fabric really keeps me warm and with a nice pair of thick leggings will do just fine! Yes, I know it's the middle of November, but I really wanted to show that dress in it's full splendor, don't worry, I had a cardigan; and I am sure that next time you will see it styled differently.
I am off to work now, hope to see you soon again!

Wearing: Dilvin dress, random brand tights, New Look shoes, Oasap bag, vintage jewelry, thrifted belt

August 28, 2013

The elegance, refinement and luxury of Art Nouveau

Every once in a while a girl dreams of being a princess in her own castle, isn't that right?

I had the opportunity to be in that posture not to long ago at Peles Castle, which is now a National Museum. In my opinion it has to be the most beautiful castle in our country and to be able to take part of this special project meant the world to me. I was asked to be a part of a photoshooting which promotes a very elegant exhibition starting from September; this exhibition consists of beautiful items from the Art Nouveau period (which I personally love the most) and also celebrates 110 years since the inauguration of Pelisor castle, residence of King Carol's heirs.

I am thrilled of these photos and naturally, I was amazed by all those rooms, the exquisite items and, of course, the luxury!

For more information, feel free to click HERE.

I will always go back and think about the privilege I had and forever be grateful to the people there and to myself for starting this blog. Because without it none of this wouldn't have happened.

December 8, 2012

Aristocratic Beauty

Now if this isn't perfect, I don't know what is!

Naturally nobody dresses like this nowadays, but it's fun to just play with the idea or gaze upon it, like I am doing now. All those perfect little details create a whole royal ensemble that kills you with so much luxury, because you know that you will never get to own such pieces (unless you rob a bank, receive a inheritance from a lost uncle, have a benefactor like Pip from "Great Expectations" , or starve for two whole years - that is not really an option)

I would just love to be that model for a day, to pose with such creations and feel like a countess from a different era. Somehow seeing all these images, I feel excited and yet I bitter myself knowing that I will never look like that; I think I like to indulge and punish myself at the same time, realizing my place and yet hoping to dream.. Such a complicated being, no?

Are you a daydreamer like I am ?

Harper's Bazaar Vietnam December 2012 issue

October 23, 2012

Luxury is sinful

Vogue Japan, October 2012

These photos to me are like Lust, making me commit a sin, it's like they are inviting me into their world of luxury..of opulence.. of glory. Somehow this Baroque trend makes me feel as if I am at home. I would kill to own something so glamorous as these dresses, with all those golden ornaments and fabulous lace and not to forget the statement jewelery!

Why wasn't I born in that era, as a noblewoman?..