5 REASONS WHY i LOVE VENiCE

There are so many things why I love Venice. I am even contemplating of living in there. I spent 4 days in Venice which seems like quiet a long time considering how small it is but I love it. I have been exploring the city during mornings and evenings which is quiet nice as there are less people and it feels like a sleepy city. It feels like a place where I can be at home.

MAYBELLiNE COLOUR ELiXiRS

At the beginning of this year, I had a serious lusting over Maybelline Colour Elixirs. What makes it more covetable is that is only available in the US and there is no definite plan when it will be released in the UK. It is marketed by Maybelline as a product that gives a color of the lipstick, the cushiony care of a balm, and the glass shine of the gloss. If you are like me and was wishing to get their hands on this beauty, cheer up as it is now available in your nearest Boots counters.

CLARiNS LADYLiKE AUTUMN COLLECTiON

As you may know by now, Clarins has a way of tugging the strings in my heart. I am waiting for their collections with anticipation and baited breath. For Autumn, Clarins name their collection Ladylike. Clarins wants to celebrate feminity with their new collection that appeals to the elegance of women. The focus of the collection is the eyes. Now for this year, I accumulated eye make-ups like there is no tomorrow. I have palettes after palettes. But there is something with Clarins’ new collection that really appeals to me and I know I will be talking about it for the months to come so my apologies in advance.

BEST GELATO iN ROME

As I spend most of my time hunting down and eating gelato, I think it is appropriate to have my say on what I think are the best gelaterias in Rome. The city is loitered with so many gelato corners but unfortunately, some doesn't even come to a standard of being called a true gelateria. I think the gelato business is overhyped that there are so many of them. However, a scoop or two of a sweet and flavorsome gelato is a sure way to gastronomic heaven. I'll share with you my list of which I think are the best gelato in the infamous city.

A TALE OF UNDEREYE CONCEALiNG

Due to my bad habit of constantly rubbing my eyes, I tend to suffer dark undereyes. I usually don't bother about it much but I came across some products that helps in that area. Even if you don't suffer from dark undereyes, brightening that area is still the way to go. I must say that having a brighter undereyes makes us appear more awake and fresh looking. Of course not all products that I tried are equal. Some are good, others fail to excite and make a difference. I will be sharing with you what I think are best undereye concealers/brighteners that I have in my stash.

THE LOREAL GLAM MATTE

When I saw the Loreal Glam Matte a few weeks ago, I thought that this is another liquid lipstick and the market is overflowing with it already. However, Loreal claims that Glam Matte both gives a matte and shiny finish. I just couldn't get the idea as matte and shiny are on opposite ends of each spectrum. Obviously, that rouses my curiosity and me being me, I need to pick some up to satisfy my inquisitive mind.

THE HiGHLiGHTER ROUNDUP

Highlighter is one of make-up products that I can't seem to get enough of. It makes my tired complexion into a fresh and glow-y one. Of course, like millions of other beauty fanatics, I am on a search of a holy grail highlighter and have tried quiet a few. At the moment, I have quiet a few favourites and can't seem to pick the best out of them so I will be feauturing all of them. Each are on top of their game and worth a try. The highlighters that I love are ranging from drugstore to high-end ones.

WHAT'S iN MY MAKE-UP BAG: HOLiDAY EDiTiON

As a continuation of my last weekend's post, I will be sharing with you what make-up items that I brought with me on my holiday. It has been a very difficult task for me to choose what to bring and what not to. I want to only bring few bits but I always ended with bringing too much. I have to re-edit a few times my make-up bag until I think I've brought the appropriate amount and items. All that I brought fits in one make-up bag which I think is the right amount. I really don't want a full or heavy face make-up during the day but I want a nice make-up for evening meals.

MAC EYESHADOW QUAD2

It's a long time coming since I featured my first Mac Quad and to be honest, I completely forgotten about the other quads. Anyway, I had been re-organising and downsizing my make-up stash and I found so many things that I used to love and I completely neglected. Most of those things are again out and I will be using more of them once again. One of the things that I'm loving again is this Mac Quad. I am a big fan of quads instead of the bigger Mac Palettes as it is more convenient to carry around.

PRETTY SHEER LiPS FOR SUMMER

I love bold colour for my lipsticks. However, bold lips can be quiet daunting for daytime use especially during summer. I really love seeing a fresh and dewy look during summer and the easiest way to finish it is with sheer lipsticks. Summer also brings sunshine and I think your make-up choices should also reflect to that vibe. Sheer lipsticks are also low-maintenance and fuss-free to use. There are plenty of sheer lipsticks in the market and I would be sharing today my favourite ones.

WHAT’S iN MY HANDBAG: AiRPORT EDiTiON

I am one of the biggest fan of What’s In My Handbag posts or videos. I like to have a nosey in what others are carrying around in their lovely handbags. I actually made a What’s In my Handbag post a few months back. Here I am again with another post albeit a bit different in contents. The contents are what I usually bring in short flights. Longer flights are another story. The handbag that I like to use when travelling is the Louis Vuitton Neverfull. I like it as it is big enough to fit all that I need. I carry a lot of stuffs most of the time in which in most cases I really don't need it but I like to be prepared for every thing. I also like the fact that I can just take out easily things with ease from the bag. Anyhow, the following are the contents of my bag.

JOSiE MARAN COLOR OF SUMMER

 

I am really excited to try Josie Maran products. Most, if not all, of its products have Argan Oil as its main ingredients. The brand tagline is Luxury with a Conscience as its aim is to produce cosmetics without harmful chemicals. The brand also use Fair Trade Argan Oil which helps and empowers Moroccan women. The brand and its ethics greatly amaze me. Whilst browsing Sephora and seeing a wide variety of choices, I decided that I will try the Josie Maran Color of Summer.

THE BODY SHOP BODY SORBET

In the immense heat that we are experiencing as of the moment, it is no wonder that everyone is after to something that somehow helps cool our overly-heated skin.  Even if it rains, it still remains muggy and humid. The Body Shop has recently released its Body Sorbet and the name sorbet just makes me want it. I always associate sorbet as being cold and one of the best way to cool your self during the summer. Needless to say, I am much looking forward to try the Body Sorbet.

ZOEVA LUXE CREAM LiPSTiCK

I am generally a big fan of Zoeva more especially their brushes. My Luxe Prime Set from them remains indispensable until now. Aside from brushes, Zoeva also has cosmetics. Their cosmetics are so pretty and always a fraction of the price for other high-end brands. Their cosmetics reminds me so much of Mac. I think its because of their packaging that are almost similar. Recently, however, Zoeva started doing new palettes in which has new packaging. I think the brand doesn't want to be known as a cheaper version of Mac. Zoeva as a brand is really good and today is the release of their new Luxe Cream Lipstick Range.

NiKE ROSHE RUN SLiP-ON

I am never a big fan of trainers. However, the constant trip to Nike due to the boyfriend is swaying my outlook towards trainers. On one recent trip, I have been really loving the Roshe Run range but I can't seem to justify the price as I really don't use trainers that often but when I tried it on, it is one heck of a comfy pair. Of course browsing the Asos website will not be good at all as I discovered that there is a Nike Roshe Run Slip On and it is on sale. My heart just melted.