Autumn Giveaway!!! CLOSED

When I was in Italy last month, I  decided to pick up few things for a future giveaway.

I chose items that you can't get in Uk (or not that easy to find) - Hope you like the selection :)

Content:
Sephora Candle in Monoi
Kiko Makeup Milano Glow Touch Lips & Cheeks in 02 Icy Watermelon
Bottega Verde Shiny Lip Gloss with mango butter and vitamin E in Geranio
Maybelline Color Show Nail Polish in 216 Plum Paradise (I realise this is now available in Uk but I didn't know at the time... still a pretty shade, no? Perfect for autumn)

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***Please leave only 1 COMMENT with all entries - Thank you***

Giveaway is open internationally and will be closed on the 14th November @ noon - UK time.
Winner will be picked via random.org

Good Luck!!! :)

Review / Goldwell Style Sign Curl Twist Around

Since going ombre' last week, I started curling my hair regularly - I think a loose curl or beach wave really enhance the look.

My problem is that my hair is beyond straight and don't hold any styling for more than a couple of hours.

Also, most of the styling products that I've seen on the market needs to be applied on wet hair which is a totally no-no for my hair type.

Then, I recently came across the Goldwell Style Sign Curl Twist Around* which can be used on dry hair too.

It is one of these two-phase products that you need to shake and mix before use; it delivers a super fine mist to moist the hair just to the perfect degree and I like to brush my hair afterwards to help distribute it uniformly.
It has a hold no.3 and it has been working wonders for my fine straight hair: the curls last for 2 days and I usually 'refresh' them on the 3rd morning. This is the perfect routine for me, since I typically wash my hair every three days, and I don't find that it makes my hair any greasier.
It also provides colour protection and heat protection up to 200 degrees, which is definitely a must for me!

You can buy this spray for a bargain £6.25 on Hairtrade.com, the Uk's leading online retailer for hair care, hair extensions and beauty products. Have you tried any Goldwell product before?

Shopping My Stash / #7

Giving Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua another shot this week, but still not liking it - so strange, it doesn't last on me more than a few hours and looks awful at the end of the day. :( 

Glad I asked for another sample and never bought the full size.

I also took care to use a primer - Murad Skin Perfecting Primer Dewy Finish - and to set it with Mac Mineralize SkinFinish in medium, but they didn't make any different to the longevity of the product.

I used Bobbi Brown Face & Body Bronzing Duo to contour, 100% Pure Fruit Pigmented Blush in plum for a pop of colour on my cheeks and St. Tropez Skin Illuminator in violet to highlight.

Eyes were kept simple with neutral colours from Wet n Wild Eyeshadow Trio in silent treatment. 

As a primer I used Maybelline Colour Tattoo 24hr in permanent taupe, added a bit of Revlon GrowLuscious Lashliner in expresso and loads of Neve Cosmetics Occhioni mascara.

Finally, I went for bright lips to cheer me up in these dark and chilly autumn mornings with CoverGirl Lip Perfection Lipstick in 400 temptress.

Have you tried any of these product before?

Ombre' Hair

I've liked the ombre' hair look since it became popular few years ago but my hair was too short, at the time... and then I usually have a very long pondering/hibernation period before embracing new trends.

I'm actually getting fed up with my longer hair, so I thought it was perfect timing to try the ombre', before my next haircut.

I decided to go diy and used the L'Oreal Preference Wild Ombres in No1 Dip Dye Hair Kit From Light Brown To Dark Brown.

I had actually never ever dyed my hair before but the whole process was really easy, instructions clear and the brush just perfect to achieve this result. The only thing I straggled with was the smell of bleach which was sooooo overpowering that I had to stop and dry my tears a few times; I guess it could be expected but It was seriously (nearly) unbearable and  considered stopping midway.

You can leave this formula on between 25/45 mins depending how light you want to go and I went for the safe middle-of-the-road 35 minutes.

I'm actually really pleased with the result and love it!

I'm glad I took the plunge and did it - It was time for a change!
What do you think? Are you a fan of the ombre' hair?

Just In / Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Grapefruit & Patchouli Limited Edition

Tada!
I finally managed to get my hands on a tube of the Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Grapefruit & Patchouli Limited Edition.
I'm a big fan of the Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser and I'm running low on my current bottle - well, that is a guess since I don't see a way to tell -  so I couldn't resist to get the limited edition.
The bottle is really pretty and I L O V E grapefruit... but I was actually pretty disappointed with the scent :(
I find it pretty bland and too similar to the regular formula and I can't really smell any grapefruit at all. I guess there's an hint of muskiness from the patchouli but again very faint.
Looking on the bright side, I will still use it because this is one of my favourite cleansers and it came with 2 cloths that are always useful... but if you're straggling to find it, don't waste any more time - You don't need this!

Have you tried it? What do you think?