Big Trends In 2012

There have been a couple of things that became big in the past year, so I decided to do a little "flashback" to see what we had last year and wonder what new things this year will bring.

BB Creams

This was definitely the year of BB Creams. Most, if not all, big brands have put out one and you can't deny that we had quite the choice when it came to picking. I actually waited until December before I got a BB cream, because I had enough time to read about all of them. But it was THE product of the year that everyone had to have.

Nail Effects

18k gold flakes, caviar nails, croc effect, studs, salt, pepper....everything worked this year. It might have been the year with the most options for manicures and I can't say it bothered me.

Fashion Week Nail Trends

Designers called and we listened. Nail trands went off the runway and into mainstream. Color block, french manicures with a twist, metallics, blood tip nails. They have all been big this year.

Eyeliner

Everyone was wearing eyeliner! One of my favorite things, for the record, and I am very glad that more people started wearing it.
It's a simple way to get a sophisticated look. Wear it alone or with eyeshadows, the possibilities are endless and the result always beautiful!

Big Natural Eyebrows

Eyebrows became fuller again, rather than just a line drawn on your forehead. I'm a big fan of the natural look and I think that your natural brows suit your face best, as long as they're groomed. We're not encouraging monobrows, so don't worry.
I really like this particular trend.Now, my eyebrows are not this thick but I definitely like them more in their natural state.

Nude Make-Up Looks

Less is more and less is definitely more beautiful in this case.Another trend I'm all for: natural looking make-up. The barely there effect that leaves your face looking natural. Hope it continues!


Natural Products

Another thing I was happy about was the growing wish of people to use natural and organic body care products. I mean, you only have one skin and get no spare parts, so why not take care of it the best way you can and the best way for your skin?
I bet you know by now I'm an avid Shea Butter and Face Oil user, so I hope this tendency of using natural products is growing.

Oxblood

You'd think Oxblood was the color of the year, judging by the humongous buzz created around it in the fall.It was everywhere, on your lips, on your nails, on your eyes, not to mention you were wearing it. It was definitely the color of the past fall.

And lastly

Celebrities Discovered Nail Art

Some more crazy than others, but it was the year where celebs started posting their nails on Twitter more than ever. Katy Perry, Rihanna, Kesha, Demi Lovato, everyone was showing off nails.

Do you have any favorite trends from the ones above? Or do you have a totally different one?



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Rainbow Eye(Liner)

I've realized that this is the first time I've posted a make-up look. Well, eye look in any case.
It's true, you've met my eye before, when it was staring at you with mascara or concealer,but never when it was prettified.
I've concluded I have to fix that!

I've been seeing a lot of rainbow eyes around and they all looked so fun, but I'm not necessarily one to go for really bright colors when doing a look. Also because most don't look that amazing on me, but since this was more or less an eyeliner and it was colorful, I figured it could work well. And it did!

Looks fresh, doesn't it? 
I decided to just do 3 colors, as I wasn't so keen on red and orange, but I like it! I have a feeling I might be even wearing it to work, wonder how that will go.

Here's how I did it:

1.Picked up my handy dandy 120 color magic palette and chose the right colors

 
2. Picked up my angled eyeliner brush and made it wet. The color is much more intense when wet so it will really pop!

3. Worked my way around the upper lid starting from the inside ( so with the color blue)

And voila' !

You should absolutely give it a try, as it's really fun to do and to look at!

What do you think?




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Favorite Summer Eyeshadows

Summer.Sunshine.Hot.
Clear keywords for the past three months.

It's been warm,then it got warmer,then it got back to being warm and it stayed like that.Even as I type this, it's 28 Degrees outside. Which meant that my face has seen as little make-up as possible. You can imagine that at 40+ C temperatures, you don't really want to feel anything than a cool breeze.

As far as colors go, I like shades that accentuate the tan or that work well on a sunkissd skin. That's why the following eyeshadows have been definite favorites.

I stumbled on them by compete accident and said "Why not,let's try it!". I'm so glad I did!
They are pearly, bronze beauties!

Both from Catrice,  we have Mr.Copper's Fields and Oh,It's so Toffeeful!

Mr.Copper's Fields  is a dark copper shade, as the name says, and it gives a perfect accent when combined with Oh,It's so Toffeeful! The latter is a shiny light bronze color that gives your eye a subtle glow. I love it! Even used it as a sorta bronzer and it looked gorgeous!


Last but not least, here's what it looks like on my eyes.

What's your favorite eyeshadow? Do you have any colors that you love and couldn't do without?



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Safely Removing Your Eye Make-up?

Let me tell you a couple of things I've learned,especially when it comes to removing eye make-up,because that one is the hardest to do and should be done in the most gentile manner.
We are talking about eyes here,and the skin around them is the thinnest and most prone to get ruined and get wrinkles.Rubbing your make-up off like a maniac is about the worse thing you can do
 

So,here's what I do:
I used to have a fatty, vaseline based cream at hand for it but the truth is,it takes a bit of rubbing and it requires make-up pads. To my eyes,make-up pads are dry and pretty rough,so I stopped using vaseline ointment.
Wanna know a secret tho? Vaseline helps your lashes grow and get fuller.  So don't dismiss it just yet. You can apply it on your lashes before going to bed and in a couple of weeks you will see results.
But for me,other things work nicer.

Here's some TIPS:
1.ALWAYS use a make-up remover that is SPECIFICALLY designed for removing eye make-up.
2.Use oil or oil based make-up removers.They're good for the skin and they moisturize while doing their job
3.Try to use make up removing wipes,but again SPECIFICALLY for eyes.They're wet and that makes them less rough
4.IF you use liquid make-up removers then place the pads over your eyes,and let your eyes soak a bit.It will require less rubbing that way.

Here's the stuff I use. Sometimes just one,sometimes the other,but always in collaboration with the wipes :)

• Vichy 3 in 1 One Step Cleaner ,that I wrote about in the post about my july favorites.
• My own, concocted oil. It has argan,olive,orange and rosehip oil in it,amongst other oils.Rosehip for example is super full of vitamins and it has a natural UV protection factor.
  I'll be doing a post about this soon,as oils can be really great for the face.
• The magic wipes: Lately, Purex 3 in 1 Facial Wipes have been working really well for me.
• I also included the Vaseline based Calendula ointment,because it is really good for your skin and even for your eyes,just not ideal for removing make-up.

What I've just tried is:
- Garnier Clean&Fresh Eye Make-up Remover

It is liquid,which is a good thing,but it did feel a little stingy in my eyes even if it says it is suitable for sensitive eyes also. There's also a lot of parabens in it,which I prefer not to use.


I will still stick to Vichy,which is paraben free and will remove even waterproof make-up without causing any irritation to and around the eyes. It has actually happened once that I got some Vichy in my eye and was surprised to realize,nothing burned.

What do you use for your make-up removal routine?



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Rimmel Match Perfection Concealer and Highlighter

As I've mentioned in my post about my favorite products in July, I have had a very long and fruitful relationship with the Rimmel Match Perfection Concealer and Highlighter.

I first found it about 3 years ago and have been using it ever since. Nothing else has managed to convince me that it might be better.
The great thing about it is that it is not only a concealer,but also a highlighter and because it is from the Match Perfection series, it is made to adapt to your skin tone even more.
The highlighter part has saved my life on a number of occasions,as you can use it pretty much anywhere you feel the need for some extra "awake" effect.

Before it, I had used a mix of tinted moisturizer and cover stick,to adapt the color to my skin and make it look ok.
But I think you too know that the texture of a cover stick isn't the most natural looking,nor is it too light and comfortable to wear.

The Rimmel Concealer on the other hand kinda disappears and blends in almost unnoticed.For me,it's important that things like concealer,blush or mascara look and feel natural. I hate feeling like "there's something on my face!" or for my face to look like I've plastered colors on it.

I also like the application: it comes with a brush tip and in a squeeze tube,which makes it that much easier for you to dose the amount you put on your skin and to get all of it out of the tube.

BUT, like with any brush that deals with the area around your eyes,keep it clean and change it every couple of months because you really don't want bacteria to get there!
Same thing goes with mascaras.

I use 030, Classic Beige. My skin is now a bit tanned,but as far as I've seen,the Classic Beige works well on most skin colors.It still does its job well though, even with a tan.

Here you have the Before and After

On the left  I'm wearing my just woken up face and on the right I'm wearing the Rimmel Concealer.
The lighting is different because I moved to the right of the mirror a bit and stopped having the glare from the window light behind me.

And a TIP: When you apply,pat the concealer it in,don't smear it around. By patting it,you lose less product, it stays in place and you can control its application much better.

Eyeko has landed!

I am super excited! My Eyeko order is here! Eyeko makes some great mascaras and ever since my favorite mascara got discontinued (I'm gonna post all about my luck with discontinued mascaras), I was researching what could replace it. I got the tip from Eva Chen , beauty editor for Teen Vogue, and thus a reliable source, methinks. Cannot wait to tell you all bout it and show you what it can do,but guys,how super cute is the packaging!

Review to follow very very soon,this was just me being giddy about the pretty thing :)