Review: Beauteco Box August 2013

Another month, another great Beauteco Box*. I am seriously impressed with the selection of products in every single box I received so far. I like a good mixture of makeup and skincare and Beauteco ticked all the boxes again. In August I chose menu 1, with three full size products and two samples. The most exciting part for me was the Lord & Berry makeup :)

High End Makeup Worth The Splurge

I like to treat myself to high end makeup every now and then, but I always do a lot of research, before I splurge on something expensive. There is always a small chance that I won't like it, but.... I am happy with most of my high end purchases. Today I would like to share some of the makeup gems I fell in love with.

9 Ways to Get Your Kids Excited for Your Holiday

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So, you’ve finally booked that long-awaited holiday. Exciting, right? But when you tell your kids, they’re about as enthusiastic as a cat in water. Fear not, because below is a great list of ways to drum up a storm of excitement in those little ones for your upcoming getaway, so the tantrums make way for enthusiasm.

French Connection Honey Round Sunglasses

When I was asked, if I would like to review an item from French Connection, I was instantly drawn to the Honey Round Sunglasses* (£69.00). I have been lusting after a pair of round sunglasses for ages, but I wasn't sure if the style will suit me. Well... it doesn't :) haha. They are lovely and I adore the colour of the frames, but as you can see on the photo below, this style makes me look like an old granny :) I think it's because I have a big, round face and I should probably get an oversized pair to look less silly.

Stay smart at festivals

Hi everyone. As a teenager, I used to go to festivals and concerts regularly and I was always worried that some of my things might get stolen. Why? Because when I was 16 my bag was stolen when I was out with my friends. I lost my phone, my documents, all my makeup etc. I was only 16 and absolutely devastated. Since then, I like to stay safe and keep my eye on all my belongings at all times. When I was asked by Allianz Your Cover, if I would like to publish this infographic with tips on how to stay safe and smart during the festival season, I couldn't say no.

Sunday Manicure and Accessorize Rock Star Gift Set

I recently ordered a super cheap Accessorize Rock Star Gift Set from Superdrug and it came with some lovely nail polishes. I have no idea what the shades are called,  because there is no info on the bottles or the packaging, but... they are beautiful! One bottle costs £4, if bought separately, but if you buy a gift set, you get everything for a fraction of the retail price.

July favourites: body, hair, makeup and nails

My July favourites are a bit late, but... I am very excited to share some of my new finds with you. I am including body care, hair care, makeup and nails and I will prepare a separate skincare favourites post for August. I just noticed that I featured a lot of lip products, but I have been using them non stop, because my lips get really dry in Summer.

Essie Haul: Spring 2013 and some popular shades

Hi everyone. I am sure that every beauty blogger knows about the £1.99 Essie nail polishes from Fragrance Direct, but... I had to share my finds. They were such a  bargain! I wrote a similar post last year and I still can't figure out how can FD sell Essie for the fraction of the retail price. Anyway... I check the website regularly to see, if they have any new colours available and when I noticed the full Spring 2013 Collection in stock... I ordered every single shade. I have been lusting after  Avenue Maintain, Maximillian Strasse Her and Madison Ave-Hue for months and they are finally mine! I also bought some other colours, including Bikini So Teeny, Fear & Desire and Off The Shoulder. 

My Ultimate Summer Driving Playlist

I love road trips and I am always responsible for the music we will be listening to in the car. It drives my husband insane most of the time :) haha. I always sing on the top of my lungs, until I lose my voice. Yes, I am the annoying passenger, who sings every single song :) Oooops...

Fragrance review: Paco Rabanne Lady Million EDP

Paco Rabanne Lady Million* £42.99 (50ml)

This sophisticated EDP stole my heart when I spotted it in Boots about 2-3 years ago. I have been a big fan ever since and I love using it for special occasions, or when I want to feel like 'a million dollars'. I might sound a bit cliché, but seriously... it smells incredible and screams luxury. 

New bag: Brown floral laser-cut tote

I added a photo of this beautiful bag to my instagram and many of you asked about it and ordered it already. It is such a gorgeous design. I always wanted a laser-cut leather bag in brown, so I had to have this beaut! There is one problem though. I didn't realise that it is a Ralph Lauren replica. I had no clue at all.

My swimwear/beachwear picks and a dream bikini :)

When it comes to swimwear and beachwear, I prefer to cover up as much as I can. I usually go for full size swimsuits or high waisted bikini briefs and a bikini top with a lot of support. High waisted briefs are a fantastic invention and I love them, as they are so comfy!  I can't imagine wearing a tiny bikini at the moment... but to be honest, I've never been confident enough to wear one, even as a size 8. I was meant to be going on holiday in August and I was eyeing up some  beachwear, but unfortunately I will have to wait till next summer to enjoy a long break :( I prepared this wishlist anyway. Let me know if you like my picks.