Holiday Shopping

I'm always interested in trying different brands of micellar water, so I bought the Yves Rocher Hydra Vegetal. I'm pretty disappointed: there was too much rubbing needed, for my liking and it stung my eyes. They gave me a sample of the Yves Rocher Pure Light - which looks like a luminous tinted moisturiser - and Yves Rocher Sexy Pulp Ultra-Volume Mascara - I love the look of the wand, can't comment on the formula yet.

The hydrating gloves are a present from my cousin - I'll make sure to use them before bedtime, they have a lovely and soothing lavender scent!

I also picked up the new Kiko Cupcake Nail Lacquer in 650; it was on offer for only 2.99euros so I could't pass it on. To be honest, I'm not sure if I like it - kinda but don't love it... a bit disappointing! :(

These wee macaroons are made of ceramic and you can pop them in your drawers or on your vanity table and they leave a lovely scent behind. They came in a super cute jar too! :)

Collistar is an all time favourite brand of mine, especially for body products: They deliver! This time I picked up Intensive Anticellulite Serum and Bust Firming Cream-Gel. I love that the sizes are always so generous with these products and - although the prices are on the high end - they last a long time and I can always see improvements with constant use.

A friend also gave me a sample of Biotherm Aquasource BB-Cream, which is too dark for her, but I’m sure I can make it work in the summer. I just tested it and it gives a nice healthy glow... promising!

I luuuurv L'Erbolario packaging! My mum got me this set because honeysuckle is one of my favourite scents. 

I haven’t used baby powder in ages - I have to say I’ve been enjoying this decadent ritual and  it leaves my skin velvety and lovely perfumed.

I also got some make up samples from a friend that works in a department store.

Pupa Vamp! Mascaras - Love the brush; I will save the purple for autumn but I have already used the green. It’s quite fun and not 'in your face’ as I was expecting. I would definitely use it occasionally now that I have it (but not something that I would go out and purchase, tbh).

Lancome Rouge in Love Lipstick in 343B – It's a gorgeous colour and moisturising on the lips. I was expecting a matte finish but it’s actually pretty sheer and buildable.

Pupa Perfetta in 1 Minuto – this is a multi-tasker like no others! It's a 24-hr moisturiser, eye cream and overnight mask. It's extremely refreshing on the skin, perfect for summer.

Also, really looking forward to try all the wee samples from La Mer – not tried this brand yet. 

I got La Mer Face & Body Gradual Tan, La Mer The Eye Concentrate and La Mer The Regenerating Serum. Have you used any of this? What do you think?

My husband bought me this cute bracelet from Carpisa - Carpisa is famous for their bags mainly but I'm glad to see that they do accessories and jewellery too; they are pretty affordable and always fantastic for gift ideas. 

Finally, I picked up this shirt from Pull & Bear - it's a tad sheer so I will have to wear it with a vest underneath but the cotton is so so soft. I fell in love with the print (obviously) and it was on sale too... score!

FOTD - Train to Paris

Continuing with the Sunday's wedding theme posts... this is the make up I wore when we took the train down to Paris (and then heading to Italy to get married).

Something simple, low maintenance but that would last the whole trip:

Face: Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Foundation in 52 Vanilla

Benefit Erase Paste in medium

Mac Blush Ombre' in Azalea Blossom

Daniel Sandler Watercolour Blush in Pop

Eyes: Maybelline Color Tattoo 24hr in  Permanent Taupe

Laura Mercier Lustre Eye Colour in Crystal Beige

Soap & Glory Thick & Fast mascara

Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Liner in Black

Lips: L'Oreal Studio Secrets Professional Universal Lip Glow

Holiday Photos - part 3

Some of my friends drove all the way from Milan and Bologna (we are talking 2 and 4 hours respectively) just to spend half day together. They are the best!!!

dress from Warehouse

dress from Miss Selfridge

I also happened to notice my sister's amazing eyelashes (damn, is it difficult to take a picture of eyelashes?!)

She doesn't even need to curl them - I thought we're supposed to have the same genes - it's not fair!!!

Pupa has been making make up for ever but in the past couple of years, they expanded their range to body treatments and creams: Inner Arm Reshaping Cream, Buttock Enhancer are some of the products i'd like to try. I was given to try the Breast Enhancer which is priced at around £45 - I hope it works.  

Finally, I stocked on some Bioderma and I was submerged with samples - Thank you nice pharmacy lady! :) I'm, especially,  looking forward to try the face creams from Bioderma.

Holiday Photos - part 1

Holiday Photos - part 2

Holiday Photos - part 2

Teatro Regio - Turin

GlossyBox Italy arrived while I was there - my sister and I were really excited to open it together; she will review it soon on her blog here.

Nicole, my sister, also gave me this Lancome eyeliner (you see, her boyfriend's mum works for a beauty shop similar to Sephora so she gets loads of free stuff - lucky!!!); she was complaining it's too watery but I'll make it work. It's a bright brown colour and I've used it in the first look below.

Sephora shopping

I only bought the MUFE foundation really; I wanted to try this for a while but it's so hard to find in store and I wouldn't buy a foundation online. 

I was matched with number 117 - I have only used it once and it seems quite good but I've not been blown away. Reserve judgement for now. :) 

Amazing samples!! I'm not used anymore to receive so many free stuff and without asking!!

A lucky charm for the office from my mum <3

Holiday Photos - part 1