COLLECTIVE BEAUTY HAUL: TOPSHOP, H&M, TANYA BURR, REDKEN, ZOELLA BEAUTY, VICTORIA'S SECRET, YSL & VERSACE

Today, I have a collective beauty haul to share with you. Some of these items where bought by myself a while ago, while others where Christmas gifts from family and friends. Do let me know if there are any items in this haul you would like a review on! :-) 

 ♥ Victoria's Secret Fragrance Mist in Love Spell, Amber Romance & Pure Seduction. 

♥ Topshop Nail Polish in Sweet Treat, Myth & H&M Nail Polish in Full-On Fuchsia. 

♥ Tanya Burr Cosmetics Nail Polish in Duvet Day, Frosting Cupcakes & Fairy Godmother. 

 ♥ Redken Body Full Shampoo & Light Conditioner, Zoella Beauty Candy Cream Body Lotion & Victoria's Secret Hydrating Body Lotion in Love Spell.

 H&M High Impact Eye Colour in Baci Di Dama.

♥ Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau De Toilette & Versace Eros Pour Femme Eau De Parfum.

The nail polishes, eyeshadow from H&M and shampoo and conditioner from Redken are the only items that I haven't tried out yet. I'm super excited to try out the nail polishes from Tanya Burr. The three shades that I picked up look absolutely beautiful. I have heard lovely things about her range, so I'm excited to sit down and play around with the three shades that I got. I want to feature the two nail polishes from Topshop in my ''Weekly Macro''posts, so definitely keep your eyes open for that. I usually post those on Sundays! :-) 

 

What's your most recent beauty purchase? :-) 

Love, Christine ♥

MY FAVORITE BEAUTY PRODUCTS IN 2015

Happy New Year! I can't believe that it's 2016 already, where has this past year gone? I really hope that you all had a wonderful celebration with your loved ones and that the new year is treating you well so far. As you might have noticed, I have been missing in action for a while now. I've been quite busy with work and I just felt like taking a little break from the blog to gain some inspiration.

One of my new year resulutions this year is to get back into blogging again. I love interacting with you and sharing my favorite products with you as well as fun, new upcoming products on the beauty marked. Be sure to let me know if there are any specific posts you would like to see more off on my blog this year, I would love to do them for you! But enough rambling, let's jump into my 2015 beauty favorites! :-) 

Maybelline Fit Me Foundation in 105:

The Maybelline Fit Me Foundation has been my most reached for foundation in 2015. I really like how lightweight it feels and how natural it looks on my skin. It's easy to apply and very easy to blend. It feels a little sticky on the skin after it's been applied, so I always make sure to set it with a powder afterwards. I think this is such a great foundation for the price and I always find myself going back to it whenever I'm doing my makeup. 

MAC Cosmetics Pro Longwear Concealer in NW15:

What I really like about the Pro Longwear concealer from MAC Cosmetics is that it doesn't crease underneath my eyes. The coverage is wonderful and it's got a thick consistency, which is very easy to apply and blend out. I really like how it brightens up my face and makes me look more awake, it's definitely a life changer on those early mornings. The only thing that I don't like about it is the scent. The smell reminds me of paint, you know what I mean if you have tried it out for yourself or if you are familiar with their Studio Fix Fluid foundation. But once you have applied the concealer, you don't notice the scent anymore. Pro Longwear concealer from MAC Cosmetics is a little pricier compared to the Fit Me concealer from Maybelline, but I really think that it's worth the $21 price tag. A little goes a very long way with this concealer, so it's going to last you a good while! :-)

Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in 15:

The Maybelline Fit Me concealer has good pigmentation, it doesn't crease too much under my eyes and it's easy to blend as well. The coverage isn't as good as Pro Longwear from MAC Cosmetics, but it gets the job done. Fit Me is a great choice if you are looking for a more affordable concealer to try out for yourself. I'm almost finished with this tube, so I need to pick up another one the next time I'm at the mall! :-)

L'Oreal Paris Brow Stylist Plumper in Light to Medium:

After hearing so many lovely things about L'Oreal Paris Brow Stylist Plumper from Shaaanxo on YouTube, I just had to test it out for myself. Guess what? I have been hooked on it ever since, ha ha. It has quickly become a must have and a staple in my daily makeup bag. It's very easy to apply due to the small applicator brush, makes it so easy for you to comb through each and every single brow hair. It looks very natural on the brows, it last a long time and it doesn't make them feel too stiff and uncomfortable either. The only thing that I don't like about it is that the brush can sometimes have too much product on it. I like to wipe it with a tissue to remove any access product before I apply it on my brows. But other than that this product gets two thumbs up from me! :-)

Rimmel London Wonder'Full Wake Me Up Mascara in 001 Black:
One of my favorite mascara's in 2015 has been the Wonder'Full Wake Me Up Mascara from Rimmel London. The lovely people over at LookFantastic sent it to me, which I'm so grateful for. It's such a nice mascara, which looks very natural on the eyes. It gives my lashes nice lenght, but not as much volume as I hoped for. I love that it doesn't make my lashes look clumpy,stiff or feel uncomfortable. If you are blessed with thick and volumunous eye lashes and you just want to give your lashes some nice lenght, definitely check out this mascara. I think it's lovely and I would definitely re-purchase it. 

Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray:
All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray from Urban Decay has been a huge favorite of mine in 2015. It feels so nice and refreshing on the skin. I like to apply it after I'm done doing my makeup. It sets everything in place and makes my makeup last thoughout the day. My skin is quite dry, so the powder

 (Rimmel London Stay Matte Long Lasting Pressed Powder) that I use to set my foundation with usually sticks to any dry patches on my skin. But this takes away that powdery, dry look and makes my makeup look so pretty and natural. Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray has quickly become one of my holy grail beauty products and I can't see myself not using it everyday! :-)  

Urban Decay Naked Basics Eyeshadow Palette:
Urban Decay Naked Basics Eyeshadow Palette has been my go-to, everyday eyeshadow palette in 2015. The palette is filled with 6 gorgeous eyeshadows, 1 shimmery shade and 5 matte shades. The eyeshadows are nicely pigmented and they feel silky and very smooth to the touch. They are very easy to apply and blend out as well. Some of the eyeshadows are a bit chalky, but that's okay. It's nothing too crazy that would make me not want to use them. 

 Urban Decay is one of my favorite brands and I personally think that they make some of the best eyeshadows on the beauty marked. If you are looking for a new, neutral eyeshadow palette to try out, definitely keep this one in mind next time that you are going shopping. It's such a handy little palette that is perfect for everyday use and it also makes the perfect little travel companion as well! :-) 

Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Blush in Radiant Magenta:
My favorite blush in 2015 have hands down been Radiant Magenta by Hourglass Cosmetics. It's a beautiful golden fuchsia blush, which looks absolutely gorgeous and surprisingly natural on the cheeks. The pigmentation is wonderful and it has a very soft and smooth texture that blends like a dream. Hourglass Cosmetics definitely knows a thing or two about packaging! If you are looking for a high-end blush to splurge on, you should check these out. They are truly stunning and worth the money in my opinion! :-) 

MAC Cosmetics Mineralize Skinfinish in Soft and Gentle:
If you have been following my blog for a while now, this next product shouldn't come as a shock to you. MAC Cosmetics Mineralize Skinfinish in Soft and Gentle has been my favorite, go-to highlighter in 2015. It's a gorgeous golden champagne highlighter, which is nicely pigmented and looks stunning on top of the cheekbones. It can also be used on the eyes, which I have been doing a lot as well. I love using it on the inner corner of my eyes, because it makes the entire makeup look really soft and pretty while making you look more awake as well.

H&M Lipstick in Brunette Ambition:
Have you seen the new beauty range from H&M? I did a beauty haul a while ago featuring a couple of items from their new range (here) and this lipstick is one of the items that I picked up. I'm so happy that I decided to go for this particuar color, because it's the perfect everyday color. This liptsick is called Brunette Ambition and it's a gorgeous, deep pinky brown. The pigmentation is very nice, it's really creamy and it feels  comfortable to wear on the lips as well. The formula and quality of this lipstick is quite impressive, it definitely makes me want to head back into H&M and pick up more shades from this range! :-) 

MAC Cosmetics Lip Liner in Soar and Lipstick in Brave:
My favorite lip combination in 2015 have been Soar lip pencil and Brave lipstick from MAC Cosmetics. They are both gorgeous worn alone but together they create the most beautiful, pinky brown. Lipsticks have always been a weakness off mine, especially deeper, nude shades. ''Concealer'' lips have never been my thing, I've always gravitated towards lip colors like these two. Soar is such a nice color on it's own, but I don't like how drying it feels on my lips. So that's why I love pairing these two together, it's just the perfect everyday combination! :-) 

 There you go, my top favorite beauty products in 2015! What products did you love in 2015? Do we have any of the same favorites? :-) 

Love, Christine ♥

MY JULY FAVORITES: MAC COSMETICS, MALLY BEAUTY, NYX COSMETICS & REAL TECHNIQUES

July is almost over, which means that it's time for a brand new monthly favorites post! I can't believe that July is coming to an end, where has the time gone? I feel like the month just started, does anyone feel the same way? 

I'm excited that August is right around the corner, because it's one off my favorite months off the year. I love that it's finally starting to get a little colder and darker outside in the evening. One off my favorite things to do during August is to light lots off candles and snuggle up in a warm blanket with a cup off hot chocolate and a good movie/book. 

 

Anyway, enough with the rambling. Let's move on to the items that I have been enjoying this month! :-) 

 

 ♥ Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge, HERE. 

 

 The Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge has been a huge favorite off mine for the entire month off July. I love using it with my Maybelline Fit Me Foundation, they work so well together. The Miracle Complexion Sponge does a great job evening out the foundation and blending it out.

I use the flat side off the sponge to distribute the foundation all over my face, then I use the same side to blend it into my skin and neck area. It makes the foundation look so smooth and flawless. The Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge is definitely a must try. I will be doing a review on it soon, so stay tuned for that! :-)

 ♥ MAC Cosmetics Paint Pot in Painterly, HERE. 

Painterly is one off my favorite Paint Pots by MAC Cosmetics. It's a pretty nude beige that goes on very creamy, but dries to an intense, vibrant finish. It's easy to work with. You can apply it with a brush or with your fingers, I like to use it both ways.

My eyelids are a little blue, so I like using Painterly before I apply any eyeshadows. It neutralizes the color on my eyelids and preps them for the eyeshadows. It makes the eyeshadows last a bit longer on my eyes as well and they also look more vibrant too. Sometimes, I like to wear it by itself for a quick and easy look! :-)

 ♥ MAC Cosmetics Paint Pot in Painterly, HERE. 

 ♥ NYX Cosmetics Powder Blush in Peach, HERE. 

The NYX Cosmetics Powder Blush in Peach has once again made it into my monthly favorites. Peach is a pretty peachy pink blush with a satin finish. It blends beautifully into the skin, while giving the skin a very natural look. If you have a fair/light skin tone like myself, you need this blush in your life. It's such a gorgeous, everyday kind off color.

I have been using Peach almost every single day in July, I even took it with me on my holiday trip to London. I'm so obsessed with this blush, can't get enough off it! :-) 

♥ Mally Beauty Evercolor Poreless Face Defender, HERE.

The Mally Beauty Evercolor Poreless Face Defender diffuses the look of pores, minimizes fine lines, and helps protect your makeup so it lasts longer throughout the day. It feels silky smooth on the skin and it gives a beautiful, flawless matte finish without the look of powder. It also comes with a unique buffed-edge Japanese sponge.

If you have oily skin, you must try out the Mally Beauty Evercolor Poreless Face Defender. It instantly mattefies the skin and takes away any shine. I always keep it in my handbag, just in case that I want to touch up my face during the day! :-)

♥ MAC Cosmetics Fix +, HERE.

The MAC Cosmetics Fix + is an aqua-spritz of vitamin and minerals. It's infused with a calm-the-skin blend of green tea, chamomile, cucumber, topped off with the fresh, natural, energizing scent of Sugi. It adds radiance, while setting your makeup in place.

It feels very refreshing on the skin. It makes my makeup last throughout the day, and it also helps prevent it from melting off my face. I love keeping a bottle off Fix + in my handbag, just in case I need a little bit off a pick me up during the hot Summer weather. I have been using it almost every single day in July. It's another product that I can't get enough off, highly recommend it! :-)

 ♥ Cardigan from H&M. 

My fashion favorite for the month off July has been this gray cardigan from H&M. It's so soft and comfortable, and it looks cute with a lot off different things. I have mostly been wearing it with jeans, tops/singlets and converse sneakers for a very relaxed look. But you can also dress it up by pairing it with a cute skirt or even a dress! :-) 

♥ TV Show: Orange Is The New Black. Photo Source: IMDB

My favorite TV Show for the month off July has been Orange Is The New Black. I'm almost finished with the first season, so I'm a little behind on the show. If you are not familiar with the show, it's about the story of Piper Chapman, a woman in her thirties who is sentenced to fifteen months in prison after being convicted of a decade-old crime of transporting money for her drug-dealing girlfriend.

It's a good show with lots off funny and interesting characters. I tried watching it when it first came out on Netflix about a year ago, but I didn't quite get into it. I decided to give it another chance and I'm glad that I did. So far I'm really enjoying it and I'm excited to catch up with the new season soon! :-)

What have you been loving for the month off July? Any TV Shows that I should check out? Are you looking forward to August? :-) Love, Christine♥

Disclaimer: 
The Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge was sent to me by Beautystore4u for review purposes only. No payment was received for this review. My reviews are based on my personal opinions and experience using the item(s). All opinions are my own and 100% honest.

BIRTHDAY HAUL: APPLE, BEAUTY BLENDER, CHINA GLAZE, H&M, MAYBELLINE, MAKEUP MEKKA, NIKE, OPI & SECHE

Happy Monday! How are you all doing today? I hope that you are having a lovely day so far. Last Monday (June 16th), I turned 25! I wanted to thank all off you for leaving me such lovely birthday wishes on Twitter, Facebook and in the comment section here on my blog. You guys are all so amazing, I'm forever grateful for your love and support.

Today, I wanted to share some off the items that I received for my birthday. I had such a lovely day. I got to spend it with my amazing mother and sister. Simon, my fiance had to work overtime but I did get to spend some time with him in the evening, which I'm very happy about! Now, let's take a look at the goodies! :-) 

♥ Nike Pro Hyperwarm Compression Seamless Tights & iPhone 5s. 

Simon got me a Nike Pro Hyperwarm Compression Seamless Tights, which I have been eyeing for a while. It looks and feels amazing, can't wait to start using it. He also got me an iPhone 5s, which is awesome. I have only had it for a week and I'm already obsessed with it. It's so sleek and pretty, love it! :-) 

♥ Beauty Blender & Maybelline Fit Me Foundation in 110. 

My parents got me a new Beauty Blender, which I'm so excited about. The one that I'm currently using is looking rather nasty, LOL. They also got me the Maybelline Fit Me Foundation in 110. I have tried this foundation before and I absolutely love it, it's one off my favorites. The shade that I already have is 115, which I think is a little too dark for me. 110 is a lovely shade for me, it's a little pale but paired with 115 it's perfect!

They also got me the Seche Base Ridgle Filling Base Coat and the China Glaze Nail Polish in Spontaneous. I haven't tried these products before, so I'm so excited to give them a go. I have heard great things about the Ridgle Filling Base Coat from Seche. I have tried out their very popular Dry Fast Top Coat and I really like it. I haven't painted my nails in a while, so I think Spontaneous by China Glaze is going to be the next shade that I wear. Let me know if you would like to see a ''Nails Of The Day'' post, haven't done one in so long! :-) 

♥ Seche Base Ridge Filling Base Coat & China Glaze Nail Polish in Spontaneous.

 ♥ Cardigan from H&M.

My parents also got me this beautiful dress and cardigan from H&M. I adore the print and the white and blue color combination off the dress, it looks so pretty together. Both the cardigan and the dress looks awesome paired together with some black heels, can't wait to show you the look that I have in mind in an ''Outfit Of The Day'' post! :-) 

 ♥ Dress from H&M.

♥ OPI, Viva La Diva & Essie Nail Polishes.

My sister totally spoiled me with nail polishes! She got be a bunch off OPI, Viva La Diva and an Essie nail polish too. I'm really excited to try out some off these shades, they all look so pretty in their little bottles! :-) 

 ♥ OPI Nail Polish in Die Another Day, You Only Live Twice & Tomorrow Never Dies. 

♥ OPI Nail Polish in Number One Nemesis, Meet Me On The Star Ferry & Goldeneye. 

 ♥ Viva La Diva Nail Polish in 40, 22 & 84. 

 ♥ Viva La Diva Nail Polish in 127, 70 & 111. 

♥ Viva La Diva Nail Polish in 71, 61 & 121. 

♥ Essie Nail Polish in The Lace is On. 

 ♥ OPI Princess For A Day French Manicure Set & Makeup Mekka 5XL Volume False Lashes Effect Mascara.

The OPI Princess For A Day French Manicure Set and the Makeup Mekka 5XL Volume False Lashes Effect Mascara were not birthday gifts, but I thought I would include them in this haul anyway. The OPI Princess For A Day Set was gifted to me by Simon a while ago, and the Makeup Mekka 5XL Volume False Lashes Effect Mascara came in a fitness magazine that I purchased a few weeks ago. I absolutely love the french manicure look, so I'm excited to try out this set from OPI! :-)

I also received a little bit off money, which I have used towards some old and new beauty products that I have been lusting over for a while, the Lorac Pro 2 Eyeshadow Palette being one off them. I placed an order at Sephora and eBay. I will do a haul post as soon as I receive the items,  can't wait to show you what I picked up! :-)

Have you picked up any new beauty items recently? When's your birthday? Thank you again for all the lovely birthday wishes, it means a lot to me :-) Love, Christine♥

Gina Tricot, L'Oreal Paris & H&M: Mini Haul Post & Photos

Hey Sweeties, what have you guys been up to today? :)
I went shopping with my mom today and I only found a few items that really grabbed my attention. I haven't done a haul post in such a long time so I thought it would be perfect to share the items I picked up. I hope you enjoy my itty bitty haul and oh, if you want me to put together a few Outfits using the clothes I picked up today, let me know in the comments below. I miss doing my Outfit posts, I always get great feedback from you :)

 ♥ Top From Gina Tricot. 

I absolutely love the color off this top, its really beautiful and it was on sale for $9. I can't wait to wear this, its going to look cute with a lot off different looks :)

♥ Skirt From Gina Tricot. 

How gorgeous is this skirt? I absolutely love it and when I saw it in the store, I just knew it had to be mine. It was only $14 which is a total steal, don't you think so too? I think this skirt is going to look super cute with the royal blue top above, a short leather jacket and my Alexander Wang Freja boots, I think I smell an Outfit post, haha :)

♥ L'Oreal Paris Gentle Eye Makeup Remover & Concealer from H&M.

I'm all out off my beloved NYX Makeup Remover and Cleaning Oil, so I decided to pick up the Gentle Eye Makeup Remover by L'Oreal Paris. I used to use their oil-based makeup remover a long time ago and I really liked it. Something I really like about the NYX Makeup Remover and Cleaning Oil, is that it removes absolutely everything which is really nice. The only downside about it is that it feels very oily and greasy so I only use it to remove my eye makeup. Just a few wipes and your waterproof makeup is completely gone, love it. If I don't like this one, I will order a new bottle off the NYX Makeup Remover and Cleaning Oil :)

I also picked up one off the concealer by H&M. I have tried this product before but in another shade and I really liked it. Hopefully this is a good shade for me. I wish they had little testers in the store because its almost impossible to find the right shade just by looking at the shade in the tube.

Have you bought anything nice lately? Thanks for stopping by :) Xoxo, Christine♥

Yellow Skirt & Polka Dots

Im Wearing:
♥ Top - Cubus
♥ Skirt - Cubus
♥ Necklace - H&M
♥ Shoes -meandshoes.com
♥ Bag - Alexander Wang Rocco Inspired

I have had a wonderful birthday, been doing some birthday shopping and my boyfriend gifted me with an Iphone 4 and also a new lens for my Canon 550D, i really love the picture quality. I cant wait to take more pictures and show you guys :) For those who wished me a happy birthday, THANK YOU, it means so much to me♥

Love Christine