We all love mascara, it is actually my favorite beauty product for the eyes because it makes your lashes longer, fuller and it brightens the eye making it look bigger.But today I'm proposing you an alternative to the classic black mascara.You can get inspired by the runways and add color not only on your eyeshadow but on your mascara too.
If you plan on changing your usual black or brown mascara then chose one depending on your eye color and the time of day you're going to use it.For a party you can go crazy with any color you want but for a day look chose a more subtle one.Although it looks great and it makes your eyes pop I don't recommend to wear it at your daily office job.
Chose your shade
The safest way you can experiment with a colored mascara on your pretty eyelashes is by using a blue shade.It looks good on everyone, even if you're a blonde or a brunette.Just think how beautiful would look turquoise blue lashes with light blonde hair!
A purple shade flatters most skin tones and it looks good especially on brown and hazel eyes because it emphasizes the green tones in your eyes.
You can even go for a bold green shade on your mascara or why not a pink/fuchsiaif you dare.
use an eyelash curler before applying mascara (you should do this no matter the color for a bigger effect)
apply it only at the tips of your lashes for a subtle effect
for a crazy party you can go bold by using one color on top lashes and a different one on the bottom
for a deep color apply two coats of mascara and allow lashes to dry before the second coat
use a black liner to add contrast and emphasize the color of the mascara or use neutral eyeshadow tones
if you just want to see how you'd look with colored mascara you can apply your normal mascara and before it dries out add colored eyeshadow with a brush on top of you eyelashes while looking down
Have you ever tried colored mascara on your lashes?Do you like it?
Clothes, shoes, makeup, hair... but what colors are we going to wear on our nails this spring? Emerald is the color of 2013, stripes are a big trend this year (thick or skinny, horizontal or vertical), pointed shoes are coming back, curls are always perfect for spring and what about nails?Nude colors go well with anything and look good on any skin tone, pastel shades look great in spring, especially with feminine outfits, bright colors are my favorites in summer, while shades of red are always in and look classic.
The history of perfume doesn't begin in recent days, it has its beginnings in Antiquity.The word "perfume" comes from the Latin word "per fumus" and means "through smoke".It's first origins are not exactly known, but people were using fragrances to conciliate the gods by burning wood.Even in these days, burning scented materials is used in some religions.The perfume as we know it nowadays started to be created in the late 19th century, but in the 20th century designer perfumes were created on a larger scale.There are more than one type of fragrances:
perfume: is the most expensive and more lasting containing 22% essential oils
eau de perfume (EDP): 15-22% essential oils
eau de toilette (EDT): with a smaller percent between 8 and 15
eau de cologne: with only 4% essential oils
eau fraiche: the last scented of all 1-3% essential oil
Don't underestimate the power of perfume.And now let's see some famous quotes:
Marilyn Monroe: "What do I wear in bed? Why, Chanel no. 5, of course!"
Christian Dior: "A women's perfume tells more about her than the handwriting."
Coco Chanel: "A women who doesn't wear perfume has no future."
Amongst my favorite fragrances are : Paco Rabanne - One Million, Chanel Mademoiselle, Prada Candy, Gucci Flora but today I want to talk to you about my latest favorite perfume: Dolce & Gabbana Desire.
The official description:
The Dolce&Gabbana woman lives by her
powerful emotions. Confident, she lets desire take over. She sumptuously
wraps herself in desire as a natural instinct rising up from her very
soul. Desire by Dolce&Gabbana crowns The One fragrance chapter with
an expression of the essence of the Dolce&Gabbana woman in scent.
"Everything starts with desire. There
wouldn’t be seduction, sensuality or passion if it wasn’t for desire.
For us, it’s always been fundamental to let this sensation go, to break
the mould and live freely by emotions."
Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana
Top notes: mandarin, lychee, bergamot, lily of the valley
Heart notes: Madonna lily, Indian tuberose, Jasmin, sweet plum nectar
Base notes: vanilla, caramel, sandalwood, musk, Citus Labdanum.
The design is simple with only two colors: black and gold, but the best colors to express luxury.The black bottle is inscribed with Stefano Gabanna's handwritting of "Desire" in gold letters.
Scarlett Johansson stars in the ad for this perfume too, continuing the "The One" series.
"Scarlett was a natural choice for us. Not
only for her beauty, which is well known, but for her ability to
interpret the many sides of our woman."
Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana
* photos from www.dolcegabbana.com
I like better floral, oriental scents and this new perfume from D&G suits me perfectly. You can first feel a fruity smell, more exactly the mandarin, then comes the floral scent, I'm guessing it's the Indian tuberose and you're left in the end with a sweet vanilla caramel note.The heart notes of Indian tuberose mixed with vanilla and caramel makes it a sweet fragrances, but not with a cheap smell.
If you've tried it yet let me know what you think and what are your favorite perfumes.
P.S. This post wasn't sponsored, I just like this perfume.
P.P.S. With Google Reader closing soon we need a new alternative to follow all the blogs in one place and I think that Bloglovin could be a good option.Especially now that you can see who is following your blog.Only yesterday I found out about this new feature.But you can only see who is following you if they've created a profile.So go to you account and create a profile so that I can see who my lovely followers are.And let me know if you'd like to follow each other.This is the link and you can also find a badge in the right side of the blog.
Also if you know about other good alternative for Google Reader plese tell me.I'd like to know.
I want to start by thanking everyone for the lovely comments you wrote to me on the last post.It always makes me happy to read them.But for today there is no outfit post. I decided to make one short post about beauty, and not fashion.Diversity is always good, right?And I couldn't take any pictures with this cold, rainy weather.
So, let's talk about makeup.One big trend on the Golden Globes was the natural makeup.Flawless skin and nothing too exaggerated.Another big trend in this fall that was adopted by many bloggers and celebrities on the red carpet was emphasizing your lips with a dark lipstick.
Now that we've decided on the outfit it's time for hair and make-up.Here are some photos with beautiful make-up and perfect hair.Hope they'll inspire you for your final touches!
I want to wish you a Happy New Year and may all your wishes come true! Hope you have a great party on New Year's Eve! I'm going to a friend's friend's house party where I only know two people.It's the first time I do this.Crazy!
And now, like the singer said (I don't remember who): "let's party like it's the end of the world"!
With all the cosmetics that are available on the market
which are the products that any women should have in her makeup bag? I made a
list with all the beauty essentials everyone should have:
1. foundation- you have to start with a good base so foundation
is the first step in acquiring the perfect look. It’s very important to choose one appropriate to your skin type and color. If
you have an oily skin then go for a foundation that is oil free and has amattifying effect, but if you have a dry skin
then choose a moisturizing foundation that illuminates your face
2. concealer - you
can use it to hide any imperfections on your skin or to mask dark circles after
a long night
3. eyelash curler – I’ve recently discovered this item and I
must say I’ve fallen in love with it. It works better when used on clean
eyelashes and then apply mascara
4. black eye pencil -to highlightyour eyes
5. mascara – the last touch for a seductive look
6. a lipstick or lip gloss that compliments your face. And
always remember to highlight only one feature: lips or eyes. Use nude lipstick
and dark eye make up or vice versa.
7. and the final product on my list: blush – use pink shades
for light skin and peachy or bronzer for darker skin tones. A tip that the
stylists recommend us is to match the lipstick with the blush
