A Parcel from Alice

The other day a lovely parcel arrived on my doorstep from my friend Alice (Pretty Wonderful on Youtube and her blog). The things she sent me came in this cool Union Jack box (an old glossybox) which I think is such a nice personal touch as she knows how much I love Great Britain. She also wrote the nicest card. 🙂

Everything was beautifully wrapped and I just had to snap a picture of it before I unwrapped anything.

First off she got me the Facial Scrub, Cleansing and Toning Lotion, as well as the Face Mask from the
Boots Tea Tree and Witch Hazel range which I had been interested in trying for some time.

She also sent me another Revlon Lipbutter in the colour Pink Lemonade and a Bourjois Rouge Edition Lipstick in Rose Tweed. They both apply like a dream and I really love them.

I also I received a sample of the John Frieda Sheer Blonde Shampoo and Conditioner, a super sparkly Barry M glitter topcoat, a Barry M blusher (I don’t own any Barry M blushes yet so I’m very pleased to be able to try one), some Invisibobbles (you know how much I love them from my last favourites post) and last but not least the Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer (so handy as I just ran out of mine and can’t buy a new one in Germany).

I’m really happy with everything I got so THANK YOU so much Alice. 🙂
I hope my parcel for you will arrive at yours soon and in one piece.

Have you tried any of these products?

Juliane xx

Some TK Maxx Goodies

In the last couple of years I’ve become a real fan of TK Maxx. Although I mostly don’t bother with the clothes department as this can be a bit too messy for my liking, I always check out their homewares and beauty products as well as sportswear. I hardly ever leave the shop empty handed as there’s always something that takes my fancy.
This time I found these two notebooks which were 5,99€ each as well as this nice, spotty storage tin which was 3,49€.  I saw loads of other nice things too but I managed to contain myself at least a bit and didn’t make my bank account cry too much.
Do you like TK Maxx as much as I do?
Juliane xx

January Favourites 2015

I know I’m probably not the only one who’s thinking ‘What? It’s the end of January already?’ With the new year being in full swing again I discovered some new favourite products and reached for some old favourites that I now want to share with you.

Got2Be Guardian Angel Heat Protection Spray

I’ve been using this for several years now and really like it. After using a different product for a few months now I repurchased the Got2Be Guardian Angel. It smells nice, makes my hair feel super soft and is also quite cheap. As far as I can tell it also protects my hair well from the heat, which is the main purpose of a heat protection spray really.

Neutrogena Visibly Clear 2 in 1 Wash and Mask
Another oldie but goodie product that I’ve been using on and off for the past years. Whenever I use it as a face wash it leaves my skin feeling squeaky clean and is very refreshing too. Occasionally I put it on as a face mask which feels particulary nice in summer when my face is super oily. The only downside to this product is that it can sometimes leave my skin feeling a bit “tight” and it mustn’t get into the eyes because that really isn’t a very pleasant experience.
Garnier Pure Anti Shine Moisturiser

This is definitely one of my favourite drugstore moisturisers as it works a treat on both my oily areas and my dry patches. I’m very pleased that it doesn’t make my face break out in spots ( like so many other
moisturisers do) and that it keeps my face nice and shine free just as it promises. It also smells very nice and fresh like cucumber which is always a winner with me and sinks in really quickly too.

Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil
One of my favourites in winter to soothe the dry areas on my face. I won’t say too much about it though as I reviewed it here already so feel free to have a look at this more in depth post.
Ebelin Express Nailpolish Remover
When these type of nailpolish removers came out I thought them to be a bit gimmicky and wasn’t very interested at all. This month though I finally caved and picked one up on a whim. Let me just say, I’m a total convert now. It works really quickly and is super clean without the need to waste loads and loads of cotton wool pads. Just make sure
you don’t tip it too much and therefore spill half of it on the floor (not that this would ever happen to ME ahem…)
P2 Lipstick in 006- friends forever
I really liked wearing this nice pinky colour on my lips this month because it is light enough for everyday wear and to get me used to wearing more colour on my lips in general. Although it doesn’t have the most amazing staying power I’ve ever seen I think it is quite ok considering that it is on the more budget side.
Invisibobbles
The Invisibobbles have been around for some time now but somehow never really interested me all that much. That might be partly because they were rather hard to come by (only online or in certain hairdressers) and also because I thought them to be just another marketing thing. I ended up buying them at the beginning of the month when I discovered them in my local drugstore and happened to have a voucher too so I thought why not give them a try.
They promise to avoid split ends and be absolutely traceless. (oh how I hate getting that stubborn kink in my hair after wearing it in a ponytail…) A pack of three costs 4,95 € and they come in loads of nice and bright colours. I however opted for the see through option as I wanted them to be as invisible as possible in my hair. The only issue with this is that they are harder to find whenever I’ve misplaced them ha! Since I bought the Invisibobbles I haven’t once reached for any of my other hairbobbles. They hold my hair firmly in a high bun even on first day ,usually rather slippy, hair which is great in my book and I definitely recommend them.
So there you have it. Which products did you love in January?
Juliane xx

 

Currently on my wishlist #3 | Autumn Edition

1. Riding Boots

I’ve been on the hunt for some nice leather riding boots for ages now but I find it incredibly difficult to find some that I like and that are at least halfway affordable. I very much like these Tory Burch ones but they are more on the pricey side and also hard to get hold of in Germany. But I will definitely keep an eye out for the perfect pair.

2. Longchamp Le Pliage Bag

Although everyone and their mother seem to own one of those these days I still want one because I like that it goes with so many different outfits and that it fits all my stuff.

3. Barbour Jacket

In my book Barbour Jackets are the epitome of autumn and I can see myself wearing one for a nice autumnal walk in the country as well as running errands in town. I like how they look somewhat “put together” and classic while being very functional aswell. (oh how I dislike getting wet)
One of these jackets will definitely end up in my wardrobe one day.

4. Checked Skirts

I don’t know what it is but I love checked skirts (well checked everything really ;-)). Maybe that’s because schooluniforms are very uncommon in Germany and I feel like I missed out on that.
(although I’m aware that people who were obliged to wear them don’t share that feeling)
This season I will definitely invest in a skirt like the one above to wear with some thick black tights and boots. I can’t wait!

5. Cable Knit Jumper

I’m a big lover of cable knit jumpers, particularly those with a crew neck. I already own a few but I still miss a nice bright red one in my collection.

6. Jo Malone Earl Grey & Cucumber Cologne

I love Jo Malone products and now have my eye on their Earl Grey & Cucumber Cologne which I heard and read loads of great things about. Next time I get the chance I will definitely give it a good sniff and probably buy it aswell 😉

7. Joules Wellington Boots

How adorable are these wellies! I haven’t owned a pair of wellies since I was a child but when I saw these I wanted them immediately. I love the fun print and I can picture myself wearing them on a nice walk (together with my Barbour jacket hehe). They are quite affordable too which is always a plus in my book.

What’s on your wishlist this autumn?

Juliane xx

Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge

 

Today I’ve got a review of the Real Techniques MiracleComplexion Sponge for you.
I recently picked this up on a whim while browsing the webshop „Shades of Pink“. I’m a big fan of the real techniques make up brushes so I was eager to try their make up sponge aswell. Since I had no previous experience with make up sponges I found the video tutorial about it on the real techniques youtube channel really helpful.

As soon as it arrived on my doorstep I gave it a whirl and wasn’t disappointed by its performance. I first noticed how soft and fluffy it was which I really like. I followed the directions in the video tutorial and dampened it a bit for best results. I then used the flat side to apply my concealer under my eyes and around my nose. For areas that needed more coverage I used the pointy end of the sponge and dabbed the concealer on to hide any blemishes or redness.
The rounded side worked great for blending out any harsh lines by rolling it over the skin.
I also used the sponge with my foundation and even cream blush (which I usually find difficult to apply because I end up looking like a clown).

I love the very natural finish I can achieve by using the sponge and I like that extra bit of coverage I can create with it on spots and other problem areas without them looking super cakey.
I like to clean my sponge after every use as to not spread bacteria on my face and also because I find that it loses some of its softness when it has dried product residue from previous uses in it.
It cleans very easily which I like a lot and it looks as good as new afterwards. Overall I’m very impressed with the  Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge and I’m happy that I bought it.
Have you tried it yet?
Juliane xx