NOTD and Xmas is Coming!

It's been so long, I almost forgot how to use blogger! Shame on me.

Nails of the Day : This is one of my all time favourite colours, creamy mauve-pink, you name it. I can't say the same for the nail polish. Cheap of course, but 3 coats to get this?? Not recommended.


I was wandering around shops today and I was happy to get into a shop with a wall full of xmas cuteness! I loved the cookie jars you see on the back and the candles with the clever lid on the front, looking like chocolate with cream and smelling like chocolate too!


I also walked into Mac, swatching 100 colours, preparing myself for the 30% discount from Glamour magazine next week!! Oh, I remembered why I love Mac so much! You can see purple shadows, satin taupe and other colours on my wishlist.

I am searching for a perfect red lipstick and since my Mac shopping list is so big, I went to Hondos to check on some other brands. The one I loved from Mac is Russian Red (Kim Kardashian favourite, click here to see it). Then I found one that looks just like that in Maybelline! It's Lady Red from the new Color Sensationals.

They don't look identical in the photo but I promise they're are very much alike in the reality. The difference is Maybelline is juicier and Russian Red is matte. It' s a shade that will look good on everyone.(Russian Red is the big line in the middle and on it's left it's the Lady Red. Chaos I know!)

I'll buy Maybelline for now and tell you how I find it.Note that will be my first red lipstick. ;)


What's your favourite red lipstick?

Dedicated to Perricone

I wasn't really planning on making a post about that. Of course like many other bloggers I find sometimes things annoying, or things that make me sad but I choose to let them go and ignore them.

This time I felt like writing a small post, not sure if warning is a good word, but definitely something for other bloggers to keep in mind.

I had a while ago a small Perricone giveaway. I've seen a couple other bloggers I follow having the same with different products and I don't know how theirs ended, but I know mine ended badly.

Amanda who won the giveaway never got the sample from them, both her and me tried to contact the company and the person I had the deal with, but, since my giveaway ended SILENCE. They chose to ignore us and I just couldn't let it go. Both for other people that are approached by Perricone, and Amanda, that I put in so much trouble even having to contact them herself.

Of course the giveaway post, that acts at the same time as an advert for them, will be deleted. And of course I won't accept deals like that before, only sticking to my own giveaways.

My apologies again to Amanda and see you later with happier posts. :)

Awards and Other News

... Like the awesome Soap Book my lovely boyfriend sent me from the UK!! It got into my head to make my own soaps ( beauty products obsession in one hand, Lush on the other..) and I couldn't find a book in greek/in Greece. Now, along with the helpful advice of a couple blogs I'll soon attempt to make my first soaps.*excited!!!*
I already read the book, kept notes, searched the whole internet (I've never studied so hard before lol) and next step is to go to the pharmacy and to Ikea for supplies!.... Of course I'll keep you updated!


Talking about books what's better than getting into a book store to find that they have everything on sale, and a million books for 1 pound.Yap, that happened one shiny day in Oxford St and all these books became mine for just 13 pounds! Actual price : around 120! Score!


Of course shopping was postponed for the next day because how can you walk with 10 kilos of books on your hands?! Next day was great too -->


The Oxford St post was a bit irrelevant but I was feeling nostalgic.

Moving to the awards! The little shine star is from Mairyliscious! I love you girl, you always - always have something nice to say to everyone!


And the Kreativ blogger award from Sarah another blog I happen to ADORE because every single post is interesting and pretty and cute, and Kreative (that's why she got the award at the first place!). Sarah is a future travel guide writer, lol, check her entries!


I won't write a million facts about myself again, but I will give some shout-outs to some new blogs I'm following. They're creative and interesting, otherwise I wouldn't be following them, right??
Kreative blogger awards to :

Gimme Smoothies
Lily loves Lola
Meraldia
Superficial Girls
Amy
All the Vanity

Question : Anyone with experience in soap-making? Am I the only crazy girl that wants to start this? Have you ever thought about it?

Ugly Betty Fashion : 4x01 The Butterfly effect

Yay, Ugly Betty is back! New season, new episodes, new mystery, new fashion inspiration! I loved it of course, that's why I took a hundred snapshots.

Check the pink neon bra appearance! It couldn't be on anyone else but Amanda.


One of the funny lines " So, I was at the Gate's last night, and that dad from Jon and Kate Plus 8 was there, I think his name's Ben." LOL


Willie! Gorgeous! Did I say I want to be her when I grow up? :D
(and get an assistant like Mark)










Betty is going to change this season along with her new potition, hair first, braces next. Interesting outfits as usual, notice the dark outfits in one side, and colourful Betty on the other!




And new editor girl Mee-gan, I can relate to her outfits, pretty and simple.


Did you watch? Impressions? What's your favourite character?

Obsession #149987 : Lush

My first, but definitely not last, time at Lush was a bliss! Smiley assistants, personal help and suggestions, gifts, chit chat about make up. By the time I left I was a happy happy customer.

There wasn't ONE product I didn't love.






Karma Soap : Lemongrass, pine, orange and patchouli essential oils in this. I love it. Very refreshing, especially for the morning shower!



The Comforter Bubble Bar : Cypress and bergamot oils, pink colour and many many bubbles will give you an amazing bath. A small piece can easily fill a big bathtub so definitely worth the money.


Buffy Scrub : Ground rice, ground almonds and ground aduki. It's an oily and moisturizign scrub, only bad thing I finished it extremely quickly!



Honey I Washed the Kinds Soap : Their best-seller product was exactly how I imagined it. Good enough to eat! Honey, vanilla scent and so pretty to look at that I don't want to waste it!


Mange Too Massage Bar : Mango butter, fresh bananas, honey, white chocolate, vanilla..... How great does this sound?!! My favourite product!! I'm seriously addicted, it's good enough to eat! I use it as a moisturizer, the same way I use baby oil.



Creamy Candy Bubble Bar : Candy/Vanilla scent



Sweetie Pie Shower Jelly : "Sweetie Pie cleansing shower jelly is made specially to smell like donuts and cherry muffins. We pour tantalizing blackcurrant and bergamot essential oils into a mixture of coconut infusion and skin softening seaweed jelly, along with a helping of purifying cypress oil. We add our secret jelly mixture then mash in sour cherries to give the sweetness a darker side. If you love the smell of You Snap The Whip but prefer to treat yourself less harshly, then Sweetie Pie is the jelly for you."

Mmm exactly like that. I cut it in cubes and kept it in my fridge. It's ridiculously slippery, so I rub it on my sponge 'till it makes enough foam. I used it as a shampoo too! (Funny times in the shower, like I said...slippery!). Really worth its money again since even a cube can take you a long way.



Love Lettuce Mask : It doesn't smell nice but the result will reward you! No lettuce in this exfoliating mask but my skin felt so smooth after each time I was using it (maybe too often!).


Summing up : My massage bar is now making my underwear smell divine, the bath bombs stand next to my sheets and the Honey I Washed the Kids is sitting above my sink acting like a deodorant for the whole bathroom! I'm saving them untill I can buy new ones!

How can you not love all these?

Don't you think we should start signing petitions for Lush in Greece? It's unfair you can find it almost everywhere but here!

EOTD : Blue Shades Makeup

This weekend was really productive when it comes to posts. Due to the elections, today was also free, which means more time to play with makeup, read a book (currenlty reading River God/Ο θεός ποταμός) and watch the last season of Charmed that I missed on tv. Did you use to watch Charmed?

I know what I WON'T be doing next weekend, or ever again. Exercise. I decided to start a program I downloaded from the internet, P90, I followed it for two days, and since then, I can barely move! My back hurts, my legs hurt, my abs too. Time to realise I'm allergic to exercise...!! The only time you'll hear about me exercising from now on is when I'm going shopping.

Moving on from complaining. :)
That's a look I wore the night I went out with my blue jumpsuit. I loove blue,now for my eyes too, and I liked that these eyeshadows have no shimmer. Two basic eyeshadows, falsies, eyeliner and ready.
Why is that, everything looks good as long as you put some eyeliner on? Makes even one colour on the lid look smart.So invest on eyeliner girls and practise! :D
Sorry for my sloppy eyeliner application this time, something goes wrong and then there's nothing you can do to fix it!

I decided to watermark my photos as much as I can from now on, cause I've read many cases with photos being stolen and used from other bloggers,it'a bit creepy!

Face :
True Match Foundation L'Oreal
Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Mac
Select Cover-Up concealer Mac

Dainty Mineralize Blush Mac
MSF Porcelain Pink Mac

Eyes:
Felt Blue e/s Mac
Wonder Full e/s Mac
Vellum e/s Mac

Auto-De-Blu Technakohl Liner Mac
Blacktrack Fluidline Mac

La Charme Eyelashes in #1 Black
Hypnose Mascara Lancome
Duo Adhensive

Lips :
some clear lipgloss

♥

Presents from Germany

My dear cousin sent me presents from Germany!

Coconut and Cranberry body lotions and a repair serum for split ends, very convenient since I didn't have something like that.

And of course, chocolate and Haribo!! Off to go eat!
xxx

Favourite Summer Trend : Jumpsuit

From day ...

Jumpsuit: Zara
Shoes: Bershka

to night.. and from summer...

Jumpsuit: Bershka
Shoes: Bershka

to autumn...

Cardigan: H&M

They're too precious and I can't let them go!

Hair Care

A while ago some people asked how I take care of my hair. It has always been quite thick and strong so I didn't give much attention. When I had it curly I didn't even brush it...ever!

Lately all that changed just because I want it to feel soft and look shiny.

So here's what I currently use.

1. Shampoo. You probably noticed my love for anything sweet, sugar, candy and fruity-like. I import all my shampoos from the UK 'cause I love the big variety I can find there, with lovely smells. First time I went to England, I came back with 6 kilos of Cadburry chocolate in my luggage, and 3 kilos of shampoos and conditioners, lol.

One of my favourite brands is Alberto Balsam. The smell (Strawberries and Cream) is amazing and leaves hair super smooth. There's more for different types of hair in Rasberry, Green Apple, Blueberry and Pomegranate. Highly recommended!

I'm washing the roots and the skin of the head massaging it. I use warm water, not hot, and sometimes switching it to cold for extra shine.

Ps note. I love Pantene and I hate Garnier Fructis shampoos. Also, I discovered a brand in Hondos with alluring smells like Mango, Fig and more. Check them out if you go, they look promising!

2. Conditioner. I avoid the roots and after applying I slip the fingers through the hair like brushing it. In my opinion is the #1 important step for great hair, just like moisturizer is for our face, and body cream for our body.

3. I use different kinds of masks, once a week to repair or give that extra condition. The one I have now is one my hairdresser gave me.

4. Karites 2-phase leave in conditioner I found in Hondos Center. I spray that and then I brush my hair. It smells divine(vanilla/almond/milk) and helps conditioning and protecting from the heat ( you need a product like that, especially if you use hair irons.)

5. Swartzkopf Supersoft Detangle Spray for kids. Use it everyday for any tangles or (shh) if I want my hair to smell nice. Smells strawberry and as you can see it's for kids, hehe.But it works.
Alternative is Johnson's No More Tangles Spray in the Yellow Bottle (κάθε μέρα μαζί με μένα ξυπνάει και η ζούγκλα...δηλαδή τα μαλλιά μου!-φωνή με παράπονο-από την αντίστοιχη διαφήμιση πριν πολλά χρόνια!)

6. Batiste Dry Shampoo. Smells pinapple. When I don't have time to wash my hair and it starts getting greasy and flat. Basically it's like a "powder spray" that you massage into your hair.

Lots of rambling, sorry if I bored you, I'm sure most didn't even read the whole thing, :) but I think I covered everything in this post. For further questions just ask! :)

Do you have the same routine? And does anybody know if there are actually any hair perfumes?