GORGEOUS BAGS featuring Michael Kors, Paul Smith and Marc Jacobs

Hello everyone! Happy MONDAY!
I mentioned before that I am addicted to handbags. I own over 50 of them and I am running out of space. It doesn't stop me from buying more though :) I look for any excuse to buy a new bag. I was browsing through Jules B website and I found beautiful Michael Kors and Paul Smith bags. To be honest, I didn't know that Michael Kors designs beauties like this. The striped Paul Smith bags would be perfect  for  a holiday.
I also went back to Cruise website and noticed Marc Jacobs handbags on sale.
I always dreamed of the Petal To The Metal Nude Natasha Bag. It is such a beautiful, feminine design. The bowling bags are lovely too, I already own a gorgeous Gucci monogram bowling bag in white and red and it is one of my favourite handbags. The pink and coral tote bags would be perfect for a holiday. They are very spacious and the colours are vibrant and summery. Are you a fan of designer bags?

MICHAEL KORS and PAUL SMITH

 

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1.Michael Kors Tan Large Bedford Bowling Satchel £269.74

2.Michael Kors  Black Bedford Bowling Satchel £230.97

3.Michael Kors Dove Large Snake Bedford Bowling Satchel Bag £221.97

4.Paul Smith Libby Tote Bag in Pink £176.99

5.Paul Smith Libby Tote Bag in Purple £176.99

MARC JACOBS

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1. Marc by Marc Jacobs Take Me Fluorescent Pink Tote Bag £120.00

2. Marc by Marc Jacobs Petal To The Metal Nude Natasha Bag £225.00

3. Marc by Marc Jacobs Werdie Transparent Lined Coral Pink Tote Bag £135.00

4. Marc by Marc Jacobs Eazy Monogrammed Hazelnut Brown Bowling Bag £99.00

5. Marc by Marc Jacobs Eazy Monogrammed Black Bowling Bag £165.00

6. Marc by Marc Jacobs Eazy Monogrammed Beige Bowling Bag £99.00

NOTD: Essence Glamorous Life 91

Another swatch from my collection. A gorgeous vibrant pink with a little bit of pink shimmer. I really like Essence nail polishes, they only need one coat and don't chip for at least 3 days. It's a shame they are not available in UK. They cost less than £1 a bottle! I was lucky to receive some from lovely Ana a while ago when we did a beauty swap :) have you tried Essence before?

What I did on my Birthday :)

I promised to show you some snaps from my Birthday, so here they are :) We went for a meal to F&B and had our favourite food :) When I had a look at the bill I nearly got a heart attack, but... nevermind... It was a treat for me from my husband. We usually have lovely meals in the house, because it is better value for money and we can get anything we want. We both love to cook :)

I was struggling to leave my baby boy with his grandparents for 3 hours, because I am a very obsessive mummy, I never leave my  baby with anybody! He is 1 year old and spent 10 hours in total without me :) I know...I am crazy, but I just love him to much :) anyway... He really enjoyed time with his grandparents and their little doggie and I enjoyed a nice meal with my husband. Believe it or not- this was the first time we went out since Zac was born!!! Yes, we are 25 and we do not go out ever, we are boring and we like it! Even before we got married and had a baby, we never went out to parties, we preferred romantic meals, days out and holidays.

PS. I don't drink alcohol often, only on special occasions, so I will have about 2 drinks and crush out :) haha, I can't handle a drink at all :) 

THANK YOU FOR ALL THE BIRTHDAY WISHES! YOU GUYS ARE AMAZING!!!!!!

I AM 25 TODAY!!! :)

Hi everyone! So... Today is my 25th birthday! I am getting old :) haha. We are going out for a meal and will probably have a few cocktails in the evening. Oh, and Zachary slept  till 9.40 today!!! I mentioned on Twitter that he must be psychic and that it was his personal gift for me :) I actually woke up before everybody else :) Anyway, I am wearing my hair extensions from www.hairtrade.com and spent an hour styling my hair! I will be reviewing them in a couple of days. I also got my OASAP package yesterday with a couple of gorgeous necklaces. I am wearing one of them today. I love it!!! Have a lovely Sunday and thank you for all the birthday wishes!!!  xoxo

APPLES & CUSTARD WITH A PURPLE GLITTER TOP COAT

Just a quick NOTD post. I am in love with this combo- Ciate Apples and Custard with a purple glitter top coat. The effect is very interesting.
PS. See my update on the Ciate nail polish here.

FOTD gold & black smokey eye and DuWop Private Lipstick in shade Private Red

Black and gold must be my favourite combo when it comes to eye makeup, jewellery, outfits... everything! the contrast between them is beautiful and somehow there is a harmony too :)
I used Eldora Eyelashes with Gold glitter...again :) When I first got them I didn't plan to use them for daytime looks, but they actually look ok worn during the day. I don't usually pair smokey eye with a bright lip, but I love the way DuWop private lipstick adjusts its colour to my skin tone! I will be reviewing it separately next week. I love it!Happy Friday!!!

FACE:Inika Mineral Foundation powder in shade Nurture, collection 2000 concealer, Liz Earle Healthy Glow Powder Blush in shade Nectar. EYES: Urban Decay Naked Palette/shades Half baked and Creep, Bourjois liquid eyeliner in black, BodyShop eye pencil in black, Eldora eyeslashes, Liz Earle Mascara in black,  LIPS: DuWop private lipstick in

NOTD: CIATE PAINT POTS APPLES & CUSTARD 056

Apples & Custard must be my favourite Ciate nail polish. It is similar to Barry M Mint Green , but it is much darker and more green.  It is a beautiful shade and only needs 1 generous or 2 thin coats to provide a perfect, opaque and glossy finish. It is streak free and dries quite fast. I am very impressed with it! If you are looking for a perfect Mint Green that doesn't look blue, you won't be disappointed with this one!  I noticed that in dark light it looks much darker, but in daylight it is definitely a mint green colour. I mentioned how much I love the bottle design in my previous reviews, but I just can't stop admiring the cute bow and the shape- gorgeous!

Ciate Paint Pots - Apples & Custard 13.5ml* £8.50 link

EDIT: On the picture above I used fake nails that were white and I think it affected the colour and with one coat the green looked much lighter than on my natural nails. I am adding pictures of the nail polish on white paper so you can see how it looks like, also a close up of the polish on my natural nail.
As you can see it depends on the light. The day I painted my nails with Apples and Custard for the first time it was very bright and the colour looked much lighter to me.

in daylight, on paper

in daylight on natural nails, without a top coat

Liz Earle Healthy Glow Powder Blush in Shade 06 Nectar - review

I added a make-up look with this lovely blush and many of you commented on how lovely it was. Thank you, I am blushing naturally from all the compliments :) I love blushers and I can't imagine my make-up without them. I have got 10-15 blushers in my collection and I can't stop myself from buying new ones :) As a beauty blogger, I can be excused, right? :) I am sure you understand my little blusher obsession and probably own more than 10 blushers yourself.
I absolutely adore the Liz Earle Healthy Glow Powder Blush in shade 06- Nectar and I would like to share my thoughts with you and tell you more about it.

 

LIZ EARLE HEALTHY GLOW POWDER BLUSH 06 NECTAR* 16g £16.50 link

"Our sheer, smooth powder blush enhances cheeks with a soft, healthy-looking finish. The lightweight, easy-to-blend formula contains micronised pigments to make it easy to build up colour as desired. Enriched with our own natural source vitamin E. Available in seven shades."

The thing I like the most about Liz Earle Skincare and make-up is the amazing quality of all products.

I was very excited about the launch of Liz Earle Colour collection and reviewed a couple of products already (here and here) and all of them were perfect.
The packaging is very sturdy and it is a dark navy colour. All Liz Earle blushers and bronzers come with a mirror inside and are a perfect travel/handbag size. They contain natural ingredients and are cruelty free. The Healthy Glow powder blush contains vitamin E to protect skin against free radical damage caused by pollution and the sun’s radiation. 
The shade I got is described as vibrant fresh rose-pink and suits medium and dark skin tones. I also used it when I was quite pale and it looked just as beautiful as it did on tanned skin. It adds a gorgeous natural glow to my face and makes my complexion look more healthy. I always apply it very lightly, because shade Nectar is highly pigmented and very vibrant. I set my make-up with L'Occitane Angelica Face Mist and the blush stays on my face all day, looking perfect. There is absolutely no product fallout when I use it with my fingers and minimal fallout if I use a soft blush brush. It doesn't feel drying or powdery and it blends into the skin beautifully!

If you are looking for a perfect summer shade to add a natural glow to your face, I can highly recommend this blush. All 7 shades are also available as a cream blush, so if you are not a fan of powders, you won't be missing out on this gorgeous colour.

face: Liz Earle Sheer Skin Tint in shade 02, Liz Earle Healthy Glow Powder Blush in shade 06 Nectar