INVISIBOBBLE

Hello loves! The two twist too loose, but three twists too tight problem is one I have always struggled with. #firstworldproblems. My hair is very fine and smooth, hair clips and hair ties slide out almost instantly. The invisibobble is unusual, two twists keep my hair in place and three make it feel secure without pain or pulling on any hairs. This is perfect for keeping my hair up and it doesn't leave an annoying crease in my hair like a normal hair tie. 

I’M GOING CRUELTY FREE

Hello loves. It's time to make some major changes in my life. I'm a huge animal lover, and a proud vegetarian. And I'm ashamed to admit that I still own some products tested on animals, and I think we can all agree that testing on animals is horribly cruel! I’m not rigorously throwing away all the cosmetics I already have, but from now on, I won't buy any animal-tested cosmetics anymore. We still have so many options without harming helpless little animals!

POLAND HAUL

Hello my loves. Traveling is one of the best things in life. I just got back from my trip to Poland which was pretty amazing. I was really taking a break from everything and I had the best time over there, eating tons of delicious food, shopping, skiing and taking lots of photos; I can't even explain to you what a wonderful time I had these days. But this post is all about the beauty bits and pieces that came back home in my suitcase (and some landscape photos).

& OTHER STORIES BEAUTY

Good evening beauties! One of my guilty pleasures is buying body products,  I just can't seem to stop. When I entered & Other Stories recently I went straight to the beauty department, ignoring the fashion area. I have had & Other Stories Beauty on my wishlist for a long time, and after sniffing all of the different scents, I didn't come out empty handed. I went for some amazing products with a sophisticated feel and an affordable price, plus they're cruelty free.

EVERYDAY BASICS

Bonjour my loves. I’ve finally gotten around to writing this post about my current everyday makeup routine! I was holding off until I was happy with every single product I use. Oh well, better late than never. I wear makeup on a daily basis, but I tend to keep it pretty simple, I like to stick with neutrals. My everyday makeup is natural and polished, without looking overdone. And here are the makeup products I'm really, really loving at the moment.

MY LOVE FOR MAC COSMETICS

Hello sweeties! Once upon a time there was a girl who was a MAC addict. She saw the MAC Cosmetics tag on another blog and decided to do it herself as MAC is one of her most used and favorite beauty brands. Yes, she is a huge fan and customer of MAC Cosmetics for at least 7 years and she takes a lot of pride in it. There are tons of amazing MAC products out there that she absolutely loves, from their primer and foundation to their eyeshadow and lipstick.

REAL TECHNIQUES MIRACLE COMPLEXION SPONGE

Hello loves. I have been a loyal Beautyblender user for a good couple of years, but I've been very curious about the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge. The last time I was at the drugstore I picked up that very comparable dupe. The RT sponge has a different shape, it has a flat edge as well as a pointed side. And I think I like it better! The pointed side is perfect for blending concealer under the eye and around the nose, which I'm very happy with!

MAC PIGMENTS IN VANILLA & NAKED

Hello sweethearts. On a recent shopping trip, I visited the MAC store, again. I was very pleased to find the 'Sized to Go' pigments near the cash desk. MAC is killing it with these pigments, they are smaller than the full size and have a very reasonable price, they're divine! I grabbed Vanilla and Naked. These pigments are extremely versatile and can be used as highlight, eyeshadow, blush, and more. The color payoff is incredible and they mix and blend very well.

TOP 3 SUMMER LIP GLOSSES

Hello my beautiful friends. Summer is the only time of the year I tend to wear lip gloss as it is the only time the wind tends to decrease in Belgium. I hate it when there is any kind of breeze and my hair gets caught up and gets stuck to my gloss, then proceeds to whip around over my face leaving lovely gloss lines to be smeared all over. Now, with summer here and the sun out, it's time to share my top 3 favorite lip glosses, perfect for a hot summer day! 

Belgium welcomes Urban Decay

Let me begin by saying that I love Urban Decay, it's one of those brands that just clicks with me. So, can you guess the news? Yes, yes, yes! Urban Decay is finally coming to our beloved little country. Get ready to absolutely freak out. I love my Naked Palettes and I can't wait to play with new eyeshadows and other products from the brand. Bring it! 

How to winterize your nails

It's freezing cold in Belgium. Winter is finally kicking in after all and it's time to update my hand & nail care routine. A few weeks ago I posted my hand & nail care essentials and Julep contacted me about they routine for keeping your nails and hands healthy in the cooler and drier air that the season brings.

Hand & Nail Care Essentials

This Monday I headed to my nail technician with my mom for a gel manicure. I've been getting my nails done on the regular for the past 7 years and, personally, I love gel nails. The gel can stay on for ± three weeks and the shine lasts until the next refill. I associate good looking nails with good hand care.

The 5 Makeup Brushes You Actually Need

Hi lovelies. Finding the right makeup brushes is often a trouble. There are many makeup brushes on the market and discovering which brushes will work for you simply takes practice. I'm happy with the brushes I'm using at the moment. That's why I decided to share with you my favorite makeup brushes of all time.

SOS: eyebrows

My beautician has ruined my eyebrows! I was super excited to get my eyebrows done at a professional salon. I shouldn't have. The beautician changed the entire shape of my eyebrows when all I wanted was a little clean-up. She literally overplucked them; they are thin, short and uneven! My eyebrows are disastrous.

Dry Skin Solutions

I have no idea what is going on with my face. For the past two weeks there have been patches of dry skin under my eyes and on my cheeks. I was shedding skin like a snake, so I decided to put together a list of products that I find work well for my dry skin. 

Estee Lauder Pure Color Lipstick

Vanilla Truffle is a perfect everyday rosy-peach color. The lipstick has a creamy consistency and is lightly moisturizing. It has fully opaque color coverage and applies smoothly and evenly. 

If All My MakeUp Disappeared

I think it's brilliant hearing about products that are truly loved - here's a holy grail overview; a list of ten products I would go out and repurchase immediately if all my makeup disappeared for some reason. 

Tea Tree Pore Minimiser

I'm here to talk about my new friend, Tea Tree Pore Minimiser from The Body Shop. I love this product. I use it every morning to blur the look of my pores. It feels lovely & light on the skin and it's easy to blend in. 

Everyday Basics

I thought I would do a post about the makeup I currently use on a daily basis. My everyday makeup is natural and polished, without looking overdone. So, these are the makeup products I'm loving at the moment. 

Goodbye Lash Extensions

I have had my lash extensions for a week, yesterday I decided to get them permanently removed to give my eyelashes a break. The extensions felt really uncomfortable and my eyelids were sore and hurting like hell.