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Outfit Du Jour Collection

2012-01-22T13:55:00.001+02:00

It's hard to blog about beauty-related stuff when you are on a tight budget.
When I was living with my parents, I worked part-time, I did make-up, I had some income sources, and I could spend all my money on make up and clothes. Well, now, roughly a year later, I pay my own rent, buy my own food and try to make ends meet. I love beauty world. I thrive, when I get to review new product or smell the magical whiff of a new piece of clothing in my closet, but it's been a while, since I could go to the store and pick out a whole new outfit just for the sake of it, or buy every shade of shadow I wanted.
I am not complaining, I am just saying that i miss it alot. :)

I know, it's temporary, things seem to be looking up.
And meanwhile, I browse fashion blogs, stalk fashion houses collections, and fashion weeks all over the world.
I still can feel my blood BOILING, my heart starting to beat faster and ideas and inspirations just overwhelming me :)

So here's some Polyvore made sets of casual outfits to express my anxiety for new clothes hahaha... and hopefully to inspire some of you!

Most of the clothes are high-end brands. But there's always alternatives on popular clothing stores.
That's all folks!
For now... :)

Succesful relationship?

2012-01-19T22:34:00.000+02:00

(I am going further and further from beeing a ''Beauty Blog'' aren't I...?)

In the past couple of months SO MANY of my friend couples have broken up it's not even funny. People who I have known since middle-school and that been dating since, people whose relationships looked like inspiring piece of art, people who I looked up to and people who have been through so much together and still went side by side. And now I keep finding myself constantly consoling my friends with ''There are lots of other fish in the sea'' talk, while in fact, I myself grieve over on & off relationship yet another ending.

I have a couple of friends, which I usually call Phenomenon. He is artistic, master of sarcasm, precise and high maintanence, and she is a total opposite of him. Wannabe businesswoman, hotheaded and spontaneous mess. Well, it is quite difficult to describe, but I can sum up to say that sometimes I wonder how she stands his constant mutter and how he reconciled with her knowledge of everything.

And the answer may come one - love.

And it's really nice to me, that they sometimes playfully fight, and mock each other, and sometimes they can't keep their hands off one another. I was only amazed why they do not attend parties together?

Yesterday our group of friends got together to have fun. Alcohol, sauna, euphoria... Suddenly, perhaps of joy, perhaps from the aforementioned mixture of things He loses his head and starts to fool around like crazy - dance, shout and so on. I sit, I watch and laugh - people have different ways to relax. And all that was while She triple-checked if He still has his wallet, haven't lost his phone and if He really remembers his name. Finally, they amicably decided to go home.

And almost going out the door She said to me: ''You know, maybe that is why I don't go to parties with him. I don't see - I sleep well. When he goes out - I know that he'll return. But when you have a chance to watch the tomfoolery, I get an irresistible desire to protect, nurture, care for, which will eventually grow into ''Honey, it's time to go home...'' And I don't want to act like another mother for him. He can be fine perfectly fine without the nurturing.''
The one key to succesful relationship is To Trust And Let Go. And wait for the return. You can't keep your siginificant other smothered. Eventually it will backfire. It's in human nature to want what you can't have. If it's freedom - one may be tempted to flee. That is why I admire these friends, because they know how to let one another go.

Sadly this is one of few strong and going couples that are left in my circle. Almost all others crumbled and now are going through difficult process of choosing which friends to keep (issue that affects us - friends of couples - personally. It's like custody battle. And we are the children.), how to move on, how to start dating again, how to present the news to parents, how to make peace with relatives constantly asking ''where is *insert Ex name here*? What? You broke up? oh...WHY??'', and finding out that your body is a hydration machine - even if you cry for an hour straight, you will still have tears left... and so on...

In same group of buddies we found ourselves talking about relationships and how it all goes down the drain, mostly because people are unwilling to work out the issues and run for the hills after something starts to shake. Look at effin Hollywood - K.Perry&R.Brand, V.Paradis&J.Depp, J.P.Smith&W.Smith, J.Lo&M.Anthony...

It seems that times got so easy, that relationships people are expecting to have should be easy too, WHILE in fact it's probobly the most complicated thing there could be. My one of besties, who had never had passed third date with any guy, once asked me, why my relationship seemed so difficult? According to her relationships are easy. Of course, I considered the source, and kept my mouth shut. But it's obviuos, that it's not all rainbows and butterflies. Seriuos relationship is compromises, consistency and again - work. But it's often all worth it in the end. We are talking about two entirely different people -a man and a woman, with different character traits trying to become a unit.

My one amazing friend yesterday said: ''I can guess that succesful relationship is a combination of recognizing the person that’s right for you, grabbing hold when the chance presents itself, having a good portion of luck, and constant, open communication so that both could evolve together. And I believe that the best part of rich and diverse experiences is having someone with whom to share it.”

And I agree.

VaidaG ;)

Like Frankie said... I did it My Way.

2012-01-17T19:56:00.001+02:00

If I was to make only one resolution this year it would be BE FEARLESS.
Live boldly.

You CAN control this moment. Rather than cautiosly testing the waters, dive straight into life with freeing abandon. Imagine the person you wanna be and the life you want to live then simply commit to them. Believe in yourself. And whatever you do, wherever you go - don't be affraid to make a splash!

I recently had a great converstation with a smart friend. He made a remark towards me, that I live in this moment. Which isn't neccesarilly bad, but what screws up my life sometimes is that I do not have a plan.
And it is true. I have goals and dreams, but in simple mundane things i usually just go with the flow.
If you don't design your own life plan, chances are you'll fall into someone else's plan. And guess what they have planned for you? NOT MUCH :)

Accept no one's definition of your life. Define yourself. Stop waitting for things to happen, go out there and MAKE things happen. Make your mark on the world. Don't worry everything is going to be amazing. Live right now, just be yourself. It doesn't matter if it's not good enought for somebody else. The most beautiful people are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of depths. These crearures have an appreciation, a sensitivity and an understanding of life, that fills them with compassion. gentleness, and a deep loving concern.
Beautiful people do not just happen.

If you don't go after what you want - you will never have it. If you don't ask the answer is always no and if you don't step forward you'll always be in the same place. Do what you feel in heart is right. You know, you'll be criticized anyway. Right? In the end we only regret the chances we didn't take, the relationships we were affraid to have and the decisions we took too long to make. Sometimes you just have to take the leap... and build your wings on your way down. Be fearless. It's impossible to live without failing at something. Unless you live so cautiosly, that you might as well not lived at all. In which case - you fail by default. Tried? Failed? Doesn't matter!Try again. Fail again. Fail better. It doesn't matter how slow you go, As long as you don't stop it's all that matters.

Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that. They are just affraid that you can succeed, while they stagnate in the same spot and are jealous of your potential. But the really great ones make you feel like you too can become great.
Life is too short to spend time with people who suck happines out of you.

I have a horrible character compered to what would some call ''good'' but i often succeed. Why? Because I am willing to do things that most won't. I fight against the odds. I sacrifice. I am not shackeld by fear (unless it has to do anything with lightning storms or elevators) insecurities or doubts. I feel those emotions, but drink them in and swalow them to hell. I am motivated by accomplishment NOT PRIDE! Pride consumes the weak and kills heart from within. If I fall - I will get up. If I am beaten - I will return. I will NEVER stop getting better. I will never give up. I f you want to achieve greatness - stop asking for permission. Make your anger so expensive, so that no one could afford it, and make your happines so cheap, that people can get it for free. Someday someone might make a movie about your life! Make sure it doesn't go straight to video ;)

I made mistakes in my life. I've let people take advantage of me, I accepted way less than I deserve. But eventually I learned from my bad choices and even though there are some things that I can never get back and people who will never be sorry, I'll know better next time, and won't settle for anything less than I deserve.

I am NOT saying to be mean to everyone and climb heads to succeed. It is important to be nice to right people and do not deal with ''haters'' at all. Give people more than they expect, and do it cheerfully, be forgiving for yourself and for others, be generous, loyal, have a grateful heart, and treat everyone the way you expect to be treated. Take good care of those you love.

So keep your head high, your chin up, and smile! Because life IS a beautiful thing and there is so much to be happy about ;)

p.s. Go home once in a while. To recharge... :)

photo credit E.L.

Not before I knew how much I had to lose.

2011-12-30T16:20:00.000+02:00

''If you aren't sure how you feel about someone anymore, you should break up. It was simple. Except it didn't feel simple. The thought of breaking up made her feel winded, as if she'd been knocked down''

-Hailley Abbot ''Next Summer''

I wanted to scream, I wanted to yell, shout, cry, beg him not to leave... Of course I didn't. I just got out of his car as soon as I felt I could walk away to my stairwell, shut the door without saying a word and walked away. I never ever had so much emotions in me, why do I feel like this? Like his absence in my world is unbearable.Like I shut the door not only to his car, but to something that was so important to me and now I was just supposed to leave it all behind and walk on.

Of course I have cried over someone before, but it was more just for the sake of doing it, because it was just how it was supposed to be. And it used to be quiet, alone in my room, for half an hour for the most. Then i would wipe these couple of tears that had run down my face and get on with my day. Never looking back. And now tears just fall and i can't control them. I walk outside and I feel chocked up, I ride a bus and I feel tears filling my eyes. Out of nowhere, without any triggers.
Because it hurts like it has never ever hurt before and I don't even need to think about it to feel sad. It's always there. I shiver, I cannot stand or see straight, I cannot believe he's not a part of my life anymore.

I sat in front of him in a cafe and thinking what the hell happened? We were something special, something amazing. What happened to all that? He told me he just doesn't have feelings for me. Anymore.

You know the feeling when you get SO CLOSE to what you wanted really bad and you are practically sure you got it, and then suddenly in a flash you realize that... it's not going to happen. Something inside you just snaps. I felt like crumbling right there and then. All i wanted was to hear that he is joking, and hug me tight and say that he wants to be with me. I couldn't say a word. I felt like if I was going to open my mouth and try to express how i feel, i will break down and start to cry like a child. Uncontrollably.
He was a perfect gentlemen. He wanted to make sure I'm ok, tried to cheer me up, drove me home without any rush to get rid of me, kept repeating how bad he feels, he was ready to talk about anything and answer every question I had, but I didn't have any, Just one, which was no use of asking.... Why?

It didn't even came out of the blue, it has been AWHILE since we were stuck in this mess, and while he fell out of love, i guess I had fallen for him. And I am rational girl, I DON'T EVEN BELIEVE IN FEELINGS! I always thought, that most people don't marry the Loves Of Their Lives anyway. They marry for compatibility, for friendship. It may not be the kind of relationship where you can read each others minds, but it's comforting, like a familiar warm spot on your favourite chair. That's just another kind of love, one that doesn't burn itself out, one that lasts in a real world. I just thought that ANY two people who are at least somewhat compatible with each other could be together, and the feelings are just... getting used to your special someone.
There's a reason why I didn't wanted to be in a relationship, It wasn't because I wanted the best of both worlds, it's because I thought that if i loved someone and then it fell apart, I might not make it. It's easier to be cold. Because what if you learn that you need love and you don't have it? What if you like it and lean on it? What if you shape your life around it and then it fells apart? Can you ever even survive that kind of pain? It happened anyway. Losing love is like organ damage. It's like dying. The only difference is that death ends. This? It could go on forever. What if let someone in the future hold my hand, but the guy holding my heart will not be the same?

I had never felt so good or so happy like I did with my Lawyer Guy. He could make my bad day instantly better, he made me laugh, when I've felt like crap all day, he brought out a smile in me, when no one else could. His face lit up the the room, his voice made me want to listen to him for hours, his eyes electrified me, his touch awakened. He's smart, funny and the nicest person I've ever met. He is the most beautiful creature I have ever seen, and it's not about his face, but the life force I can see in him. It's the smile and the pure promise of everything he has to offer. No adjective can do him justice, no word I speak could ever tell him, that he's the one I need, and that I've dreamed about him when I was alone and frigthened.

It hurts to see that he can do completely fine without me. I am just thinking how someone can leave your world in a blink of an eye and be gone for all i know - forever? It's too enourmous to think about it. It's too hard. And then you're just supposed to go on, right, like just deal with it. You're only supposed to be sad for as long as flowers last. And then, oh, time to go back to telling jokes, and be happy reminiscing about the old days?

Okay.

It wasn’t like I loved him or anything, so why wouldn’t I be fine? It wasn’t like he made me happy or anything. Because if he had done any of those things, I definitely wouldn’t have been fine. It’s not like I loved his apartment, with its chipped crown molding and sticky kitchen table. And matrasses instead of a decent bed and his flatmate who always played guitar when I was over. I’ll tell you what, if that had been the case, that last time in his apartment would have made me awfully sad. But since I didn’t feel that way, I’m fine. I never spent my days waiting around for him text me back because I couldn’t focus on anything, knowing that an unanswered text message was out there floating around in the stratosphere, waiting for his reply. I never spent entire days thinking almost exclusively about him, and one fleeting moment with him was never the best part of my week. My friends never got tired of me constantly bringing him up in conversations because, of course, I never did bring him up. Because I didn’t like him that much. That’s why I’m fine. I’m glad that after the nights that we drink wine and fell to bed, I hadn't carressed his back untill he turned over and put me in his arms and we stayed like this untill dawn. Because believe me, if I had done that, I would probably be a little attached to him, and then I wouldn’t be fine. I didn’t sacrifice things for him, I didn’t push myself out of my comfort level for him, I didn’t cater to him, I didn’t care about him, I didn’t think that we were doing anything besides having fun, I didn’t secretly hope that we would become something more, and I absolutely didn’t think that he was thinking any of those things. Because if I had thought that he felt any of those things for me, I probably would have been crushed after he ended things.

Really, I am so fine.

I couldn't say goodbye. I was so scared of the rush of emotions that could follow it. ''Turn your back and lose it. Just like that.'' But once I got out the car, got into the stairwell, clutching keys in my hand, I practically colapsed on the stairs for a few minutes. The worst type of crying is when your lips starts to shake and tears build up quickly and fall fast. You're bent over or crouched trying to suck it in and not make any noise, but it hurts to much to hold it in any longer, then comes a loss of breath and you are already crying out loud. It's just a mess. And you CAN'T control it.

I want him in my life, he said he wants to stay friends. He said he enjoys spending time with me. He just can't offer me love. Maybe it's a one hell of a mistake, but i refuse. He said i could text him if i wanted to or hangout with him if i wanted to, but how can I? Even though the risk of not being with him is bigger than any other hurt I can imagine, I cannot make myself this vulnerable to him once more.

I miss him.
I wish with all my heart, that he would come back like in some lame-ass movie, just like that. Without any explanations. I wouldn't need any. Just ring my doorbell out of the blue, hold me and tell me he's not letting me go.
The worst thing is - I am affraid I will be stuck in this state for a long time.
And that I need to realize that the scenario is not happening.

The HOTTEST of them all - The Celine Boston Tote

2011-08-29T11:27:00.000+03:00

Move OVER Hermès Birkin! There's a new star on the block...Well to be actual... Hollywood starlet's shoulders... (let's admit, that they are actually the one's who dictates our fashion choices and popular trends... What...? I know, i know... hush.... okay, YOU are different.)

Anyway.

*drumroll*

Céline ''Boston'' Tote!

This tote has been a must since Pheobe Philo presented it for her first Céline S/S 2010 collection followed by even more stunning versions for F/W 2010. The most trendy celebs sport this gorgeous bag for about a year now and it's getting more and more popular. It's everywhere! On the front rows of the fashion shows and on the streets and in the magazines and in the fashion blogs.... Ahhh... The exciting feeling of a new trend comming and smelling the ripp-offers starrting to higher their prices on ebay. And i must admit, wasn't very fond of it at first, but the more i look at it, the more beautiful and convienient it seems.

It comes in three different sizes. From mini to oversizie. I love over-sized bags, but it's often a pain to find something in mine, everything gets lost and therefore I carry lots of little cosmetic bags and folders to keep everything organized. But i don't think i'd have to with this Celine Boston. It's not smushy, like most oversizies and has zipped flaps.

I think i finally found my next bag! I am totally in love! Sorry LV Mahina XL.... we had a good run, but it's time for us to go to different directions... You - to my closet and me... I'll go with the flow.

My datenight - a resort getaway. And a murder.

2011-06-16T12:30:00.000+03:00

I am continuing seeing The Lawyer guy. I hate how i feel about him. I am pretty sure he has great potential to break my heart. traumatize me and make me even more ''cold and icy'' .....
But it is getting serious.
I even introduced him to my roommate - my bff chicka, just so we could talk about him when i get home form our dates!

Yesterday Lawyer guy came over, I invited him, cause I was alone at home all evening, of course i didn't tell him that, cause you know... that would sound really... suggestive... We just sat in our cozy kitchen, first just talking, laughing, then of course we got closer, it got darker, thank got i had lit up a few candles beforehand, it was romantic as hell... i went to the counter to get him a drink, but then he grabbed me and kissed me... After that, things got really hot and heavy in my kitchen. He lift me up on windowsill and kissed me sooo passionately. God, i get chills now when i think about it. While we were making out up against my window, my heart beated like crazy. I never get that kind of feelings. It was not only passion, it was.. something warmer, coming from the heart. Butterflies, if you will. Anyway, I even tried to cool him off by smiling sometimes while kissing, just to not to get too much into it, but then i got a text from my roommate saying that she wants to come home with a company. I said sure, and told the Lawyer guy to get me out of here. My roommate chicka was celebrating the end of her term, so i figured she'd come home with couple of drunk groupmates... So we got to his car, and he asked me:

Soo... your call - either long trip or short trip. I said: Let's save you at least some gas, let's go the short trip. He looked at me, smiled, and said:
It is almost 1AM. You won't be coming home until morning.
I just smiled. He took it was a Yes, i don't mind...

And i really didn't!

So we drove to this BEAUTIFUL gorgeous little resort near the city. We walked around it at night. Basically this little resort is two huge lakes, lots of little wooden bridges, little wooden medieval-esque houses and huuuuuge castle. It was so romantic, we sat on little benches, cuddled, talked, laughed, ate ginger bread cookies... (Somwehow we got really hungry)... Basically we just walked around the whole night like this.

Then the dawn started to break little by little, we were really tired, so we got to his car, he slowly drove to a nice little street where the view is clear to the castle and the sun rising from the lake, slowly turned my head to him, and kissed me. I melted. After a while he stopped elsewhere. He showed me another beautiful place. It looked like we were literally standing on the top of the world. Above huge, beautiful forest. Again, he kissed me, looked at me and said Good morning! I was smiling like an IDIOT. It was frickin ah-mazing! ... But after that the trip wasn't so fun anymore...

We continued our trip home, and we.... hit a little bird... I gasped, he laughed, but i could see from his eyes, he felt sorry... Yeah.. well happens...
Then the FRICKIN CAT ran out of the forest, and ALMOST gets hit by us. Just a stray cat. From the forrest. I made a joke, that i hope the little bird is the last creature to be sacrified for our basically pointless romantic trip.
5 minutes later.... we hit a baby hog.
He knocked out his front light, and left an ugly blood stain on the bumper. The Lawyer guy quickly pulled to the sideroad, ran out of the car to make sure the hoggy is okay.... I was in shock, i reached out to unlock the seat-belt, but my hand got paralyzed... I just kept sitting in the car. Not being able to move. Appearantly, the hog is ok, cause his body was nowhere to be found! I guess we didn't killed him... maybe he ran away...

But it didn't ruin the perfect date night for me..... He took me home, led me to the door, kissed me goodnight and left with smiling like an IDIOT again! :)

So I've been seeing this guy... And he did THAT... And then he did THIS. Off-topic

2011-05-29T14:31:00.001+03:00

I met a nice guy a while ago. He studies law, is one year older than me, good looking = great body and nice smile, is active, insanely fun, caring, romantic, loves cats(!), has photography as his hobby (which girl wouldn't like that) and not that it counts for me (cause it really doesn't), but he has a car, and doesn't have any money troubles... to put it mildly.... He sounds perfect on paper.

We are not exclusive, though we've been seeing each other for a while now... We are just casualy dating.
About a week ago, when there was all this big hoopla, about the world going to an end, we were chatting on Skype. I don't remember the exact topic about what, but i said something like:
''Yeah, whatever.. the world is going to end in like... 15minutes... and it won't matter anymore''.
He then goes: ''WHAT? So I won't get the chance to kiss you before i die for the last time?? Hell no. Not happening'' and suddenly loggs off, in about 10 minutes i get a text from him saying ''Run downstairs and fast!''
I go out and i see him, he grabs me and kisses me, and says ''Now i can die happy...''

Yup, he drove LITERALLY across the city through the rush hour, speeding like crazy, to get to me in 10 minutes just to kiss me. I gotta admit, i was shaking, my heart was beating fast and i was feeling dizy. At the moment i felt like i was in some lame-ass Hollywood movie or a Taylor Swift song. The idea was really romantic. I was happy for two days straight. I even told my mom about it! I never tell my mom about my romantic/dating stuff!

I was dying to go out with him again after he did THAT. And so we did.... a couple days ago.
We took a walk, had some frappe's, joked around, then i convinced to get some cheapish white wine and dared him to drink it somewhere outside (he's a law student, he could get kicked off his university, if he was caught braking the law)... erm... just for the record, we didn't drink it... erm.... outside, which is... against the law where i live.... Anyway.
It started to rain like crazy so we ran under a tree, stood there for a while, huggin each other tightly, talking... kissing... And the he offers me to get to his place and spend the night there. I refused. I realy like(d) him, but i'm not the kind of girl to sleep around with anyone. I know, he is not just anyone, he really wooed me and charmed me, which raised my suspission higher, what if he's just a Casanova, and this routine is usual to him. I'd catch some slip pieces from his talks, about him spending time with girls, them sleeping in his apartamanet etc.. So somehow, when i heard the offer, my guard suddenly got up and i felt that i don't feel like going and spending the night with him. Obviously, i saw his dissapointment, that the date hadn't paid off, and he has to go home and sleep alone. I tried to rationaly reason my decision, but i could see he was very unhappy about it, which made me really sad. Not because he was sad, but because he really seemed to want to just get me in his bed.

He took me home.
The next day i got his text asking if i was home, i replied that i was, but just about to go out. He then asked me to wait a little bit and in 20minutes showed up at my doorstep with a pompastic bouquet of red roses which looked identically like this (i don't have a camera, so i used almighty google images... anyway, the type of bouqet is not really the point here)

I asked him what the hell is this,WHILE laughing, cause it looked so lame, and he said that he wanted to say sorry, for last night.... Yet somehow i felt in my heart that the damage has already been done. AND THAT IS MY PROBLEM. One tiny thing can ruin a person for me. I could've spend the night with him, and i probobly would've... had... a great night. But i didn't wanted. I am not some suspicious virgin nun, but something inside me said hell no, not happening. And the way he reacted to it wasn't the best possible option. I know, he is a guy, we spend the day all over each other, and i am sure he wanted to get some more seriuos stuff later on that night... And he obviuosly felt sorry that the night didn't end so well for either one of us and tried to fix it. But... if you regret somethign and have to say sorry about something it is not right! You need to think before hand, i don't tolerate this stuff.. Say in the future, he'd do something really mean, like hit me or or or.... slept with his secretary (you can never know.. ) and then the other day he'd rent a carriage with 4 horses to show how sorry he is for that, and think i'd forgive him?

Am i insane? Do i read to much into this? I feel like the feeling has been ruined. Look at the bouqet! He could've did something more that just took out his wallet and bought the most expensive one in the store, he could've picked me up some olive-branch like a sign of peace LOL, or some lily of the walleys, it would've meant more to me.

Am i too damn cold and rational in relationships?

All i know that i'd rather be free as a bird, since i am completely lost in all the relationship stuff....

Penelope Cruz. June cover girl of Vogue.

2011-05-16T19:00:00.002+03:00

I have a girl crush on this Spanish beauty. I always had. Ever since i saw her in 'Abre Los Ojos' when i was just a little girl i was amazed. I used to gaze at her, she is insanely gorgeous. Up till now, she is a fashion icon to me, a role model and generally someone i look up to. And this June she is a cover girl for VOGUE. For the 4th time!

Vogue, March 2001 Ain't this cover feels soooo 90's??

Vogue, December 2007 I remember this VOGUE, cause it was, i believe, 2nd real VOGUE magazine i held in my hands.

Vogue, November 2009 ok, let's not give her the whole credit, but she stills takes up 25% of the cover! With her co-stars in movie NINE. I gotta admit, though, i haven't seen it... Shame on me.

And here it is! June 2011 issue of Vogue. Ms. Cruz here looks just plain gorgeous. Very natural and summery fresh. Perfect cover and editorial from VOGUE.

We see her wearing nothing but white Dolce & Gabbana pieces throughout her editorial, which showcases her outstanding figure making it hard to believe that she had a baby late last year.

Now, i know, that most of the real fashion critics complain that VOGUE is now too commercialized and me too actually miss the times, when the covers were.. covered with unknown, or known models, and not by actresses who has publicists to snatch them a cover deals, depending on the date their movie or album is being dropped and released, but.. It's still Vogue, it's still Anna Wintour.

And in this case it's not trashy Rihanna anymore who is on the cover, but beautiful and classy Penelope Cruz.

Let's see some of the classiest dresses of her's during her career:

Versace

79th Annual Academy Awards, 2007

L'Wren Scott

Elegy premiere at the 58th Berlinale Film Festival, 2008

Carolina Herrera

London premiere of Volver, 2006

Marchesa

Broken Embraces premiere at Cannes Film Festival, 2009

Vintage Chanel

New York premiere of Nine, 2009

Vintage Balmain

81st Annual Academy Awards, 2009

Now tell me, was she a bad choice for VOGUE cover 4x?

Let's all be Little Mermaids! Part 2: Choosing the right shade of red for you.

2011-05-13T21:04:00.001+03:00

Still sure you want red hair? Are you REALLY sure?

OK then!!!

Congratulations with decision of joining the team of red hot Little Mermaids!

The right shade of red hair will perk up a lackluster complexion, brighten light eyes, warm up pale skin and add drama to your overall look. Redheads are the ones turningthe most heads this season: the color connotes a little bit of a bad girl streak and a willingness to stand out from the pack. Paired with full, billowing waves, this look rates high on the foxy meter.

The problem is that from strawberry blonde to auburn, crimson to copper, there are so many ravishing reds available that it's difficult to know which is right for you.

Say you've finally spotted the perfect hair color on the poster of a model at your hair salon. You make an appointment with your hairdresser for that fabulous perfect color only to discover after the damage has been done, that perfect color isn't so perfect on you. What we don't realize is that the color of one's skin tone can affect that perfect hair color. Evenyour eye and natural hair color can also play a factor in determining which category you fall under and of course your best hair color.
There are two shade categories and they are cool and warm.

Cool

Men and women who fall in the cool shade category are often found with blue, gray-blue, hazel, or dark brown eyes followed by deep chocolate browns, blue-blacks, medium ash and golden browns, dark blondes, salt and pepper grays or white in hair coloring. Their skin tones are most often pale to pale with pink undertones, Medium with pink to medium with golden undertones, olive, bronze brown and dark brown in color. Usually when you have more than one of the mentioned colors then you will be a part of the cool category. For those with light skin tones and coloring, you will probably want to steer clear of any dark red hair color. If you already have naturally blond or light hair color, you could go for a gentle tint of strawberry blond for example. That way, the actual shade of the red matches your overall complexion as opposed to clashing with it. Other shades that usually match quite well with fairer skins are the brownish terra-cotta shades, as well as the light copper shades.

This winter i tried out tonning the cherryness of my hair down to orangish auburn, just to match my milky whity complexion. I donn't think i received more compliments in my life.

Brunettes and dark blondes with light skin tones should still try to stick with lighter shades of red. Unless you are trying to make a statement, you would probably be better off avoiding the brilliant red shades, such as violet red for example. If you are not sure how well a specific red hair color would suit, one idea is to streak your hair with the dye or the cream. That will give you a good indication of how your natural hair will react with the dye and you will be able to see whether or not you like that particular color.
Of course, if you are having your hair dyed professionally, you should be able to get good advice from the hairdresser. But if you are dyeing your own hair at home, you do need to be extra careful to ensure that you make the correct choice.

Warm
Men and women who fall into the warm category can be found with warm golden brown, hazel with brown or blue green to green eyes followed by golden blondes, strawberry blondes, reds, dark browns with red or golden highlights and gray with a golden cast. Their skin tones are often pale with peach or golden undertones, women with freckled complexions and brown with pink or golden undertones in color.
If you have more than one color from above then you would fall into the warm category. You should stick with the medium range of red hair colors, such as red brown hair color for example. Auburn is another great choice of hair color, although try not to get too dark an auburn color, but a more medium auburn.
As far as which reds to avoid, probably you should stay away from the bright reds and violets, and also the bright copper and orange reds. As I suggested for those with fair coloring, if you are not sure what shade of red would best suit, try it out by highlighting your hair with the color you are thinking of using first. That will give you some indication of how well it suits.

For those with dark or olive skin, the choices are a little more exciting when it comes to choosing which shade of hair color red would look good on you. You can feel comfortable using the deep burgundy or violet red hair colors, as they will match your complexion very well. Unfortunately, the lighter strawberry blonds or light or bright auburns will not be very flattering for you.

Generally, the idea is to match the basic shade or tone of red with your skin tone and color. The darker the skin tone and complexion, the deeper red can be used. If you really are not sure what shade of red you would like your hair to be, just take some time to look at different photos and pictures of women with red hair online. You should be able to determine their basic skin tone just by looking at the photos, and from there you can see which look or style you would like to emulate. If you are not familiar with the different shades of red color hair dye, you could always show someone at a hairdressing shop and ask them to recommend what hair dye would best match the look you are trying for.

I keep varying the redness in my hair depending on paleness of my complexion basically, but in time i found out which shades does not suit me at all, no matter how tan i am etc. So just do your research, consult with your hairdresser and be willing to experiment a bit. Or a lot! Have fun!

Next post in the series: Maintaining the Little Mermaid hair.

Let's all be Little Mermaids! Part 1: Make sure you really want it

2011-05-08T17:26:00.000+03:00

Red hair is now a hot new trend. But you must carefully consider how red do you want to be before dying or coloring your hair in reddish tones. There is alot to consider beforehand, and since I can call myself experienced in this area, i can give a few advices and examples. I want to start series of posts about choosing the right red hair tone, dying it at home, maintaining it and etc... Being red-hot chicka is amazing, but you need to make sure it is for you. I've seen girls ruining their hair, being unhappy and miserable because of the snap decision to go red. Let's not let this happen to you!

Anyone can wear some shade of red! The key is to learn which works best for you. So if you decided to go red - go and check out my post series where i explain which colours work on you, there's little theory and lots of examples with pictures, i am sure that in this case you'd find it helpful and may learn something new about basic colouring.

Find out if the red hair is for you:

Keep in mind, blue-red like aubergine or red-red like Rihanna's hair color doesn't exist in nature. It may look really hot, and people can wear those hues, and they can be very flattering... However, they will never look natural. All reds that are natural for people are red-orange tones. So if you want hair color that looks natural, go with a red-orange shade ranging from the palest golden strawberry or copper to the most intense red-orange.

If you are going to entrust your locks to proffesional hair colourist, discuss the tone through photos! Because people often have different ideas about what a copper, strawberry or auburn shade is. A photo ensures that you're speaking the same language. I once cried my eyes out because I had let my hair done by a so called proffesional, but instead of going out of salon fiery red, like I intended i had gone home with eggplant- looking hair!!!

Also, you need to consider both the level and the tone of the color. That applies whether you're talking about reds, blondes or brunettes. The level describes the lightness versus darkness of the color while the tone is what you're seeing reflected in the color.

Once you and your colorist are on the same page, you need to think about your entire image before proceeding. For example, wearing a certain shade might require a complete change in makeup. If you're willing to do that, go for it. Just consider the cost.

Finally, know that red hair color fades faster than other shades because the red color molecule is the largest, making it the most difficult for the hair shaft to hold on to. The key to long-term success is to use a shampoo and conditioner especially formulated to preserve red hair color from day one.The mistake many people make is to wait till the hair color starts to fade and then try to revive it. You'll be much happier if you maintain your new red from the first day you wear it home.

No matter if you dye your hair at home, or at a salon, you will probobly look a bit darker than intended. And that is alright, cause red tones fade out insanley fast. The brighter - the faster. The dye will wash out in a few days, and by that time, the red hair colors will have faded a bit so you'll have the shade you originaly wanted.

Whether you choose naturally copper tresses or a fiery shade of dye, red hair is popular and desirable. With proper care to preserve the color and keep it looking vibrant, it is possible to maintain red locks with relative ease, giving that exotic and mysterious touch of red to any shade. Now that you know you really want to go red, wait for the next post, in which i will show you different types of red hair and which one would suit you the best!

HOT trend: Little Mermaid Hair.

2011-05-04T23:01:00.000+03:00

Ok, I don't want to take credit for inventing the red hair trend, but... I had it before it was this cool!
My hair was always reddish. I was blonde, black etc... but it always had some red hue in it. And now, after all the experiments with my hair, and huge collection of every possible red tone clip-in hair extensions, that i've heaped up in the past years, cause my hair colour was changing every month, i found perfect red tone for me and staying put with it. I love red hair. It is 100% me! I enjoy being the center of attention, and enjoy getting compliments on my hair.. and overall.... *ego explodes*

But in the last couple of weeks, i keep seing more and MORE women with red hair. It is officialy becoming a trend. They are everywhere, it is literally becoming the new blonde. Red hair is insanely flattering, when you find right shade for you.

Who started all this hype? I always blame Rihanna. Then there was rise of a few redheaded actresses such as Christina Hendricks, Amy Adams, Isla Fisher... Then red hair is laying an anchor by overmastering famously newly red headed starlet Blake Lively. And now Scarlett Johannson is joining our tem with coppery red tone.

It is official - it became a trend- Little Mermaid hair is officially in.
Why it is so nice to feel like Ariel, who mooneed over Prince Eric (which by the way is the most gorgeous prince in all the Disney). If you are a 20-something female and secretly like this trend -it was imprinted upon you at a young age.

next post - finding the right red hair tone for your colouring

All hail McQueen! The dresses at Met gala last night

2011-05-03T19:40:00.000+03:00

And so it went last night, at the fashion industry’s biggest red carpet event, the Metropolitan Museum Costume Institute Gala. The Met Gala is known for spawning some of the most unique and daring red carpet looks of the year, and last night's festivities proved that very notion once again. Last night's theme was Savage Beauty, honoring the late Alexander McQueen.

I have to admit i totaly forgot about this event, which is more famous for us, fashion lovers, than the Oscar's red carpet extravaganza. Celebrities go all out, there are lots of them (more than at the Oscars, not only the actresses and actors... actors don't actually really count, they always wear suits or tux's aka nothing interesting...). Met Gala invites them all: actors, singers, models, socialittes, TV stars.... every known name in the show bussines.

So how did all the celebrities honoured the fabuolous McQueen? It was pomp and circumstance, but in the most respectful way. And considering McQueen was one of the most dramatic designers of our time, there’s no doubt that some of these ladies honored his visions in the most fitting fashion.From dramatic, curve-hugging silhouettes to full-on fabulous, frothy ballgowns, signatures of the designer were everywhere.

So let's take a look at the best dressed last night, which are proud and cocky about all the positive reviews they are getting today:

Daphne Guinness’s structured feathered Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen. She topped off her look with tassel earrings and sky-high silver platforms.

Beyonce’s gold-sequined embroidered Pucci gown. The mermaid silhouette and cutout bust detail show off her enviable curves, while simple adornments in the form of drop earrings, a sleek bun, and nude lip gloss leave all the attention to the dress.

Madonna’s simple teal Stella McCartney. She has often been one of the Met Gala's wildest dressed stars (remember the Marc Jacobs bunny ears?), but tonight her blue silk gown with its amazing starry train was pure classic glamour. She complemented the dress by going vintage with her hair and makeup, wearing classic red lipstick, soft curls, and plenty of big diamonds.

Diane Kruger’s long-sleeved Jason Wu gown with flower-encrusted bodice revealed a sexy slit that cut the most elegant line on the German actress’s figure.

Fergie looking gorgeous, and somewhat bridal... in in a silvery, embellished Marchesa.
Isn't the dress stunning?? Though it looks for me like she's not quite pulling it off... She's a tad too tacky for me to be in a dress like this.

One of the best's of last night - Miranda Kerr. Also in Marchesa. Gorgeous dress, but Kirkwood shoes?? I am not sure if they go with it.

The Oscars disapointee Amy Adams wore L'Wren Scott. The dress and her braided hair definetely gave me chance to give her sense of style benefit of doubt, she was looking way better and though the dress choice was safe, overall it looked gorgeous. The focus was definitely on the dress, but eyes were drawn to her black bag, onyx earrings and dramatic eye amped up the appeal.

Ciara chose a regal, gradient-hued Prabal Gurung gown. A simple stack of bronze bangles accentuated the dress. She wore her hair in long, loose waves. I love gowns like this.. it's Zoe Saldana's Oscar gown 2010 meets Hilary Swank's Oscar gown 2011! Equals - gorgeous!

Chloe Sevigny showed up and nunned up the place in a high-collared black lace McQueen gown. Without jewelry or heavy makeup, it's all about the lacy texture and slight peek-a-boo effect.

Ashley Olsen didn't wear her own design to the Met Gala, instead opting for a piece of black and cream vintage Christian Dior couture with billowing sleeves and a huge slit up the side. To make the design a little more understated, she kept her hair in a simple updo and wore natural-looking makeup.

Rihanna in black lace Stella McCartney. With a revealing side slit, one-shoulder, and peek-a-boo effect, the gown stays true to the singer's showstopping red-carpet style. Plus the added drama of her red locks, side-swept into a long braid, while a rich plum lip color and emerald drop earrings act as accents.
The dress looks gorgeous and seems like it was specialy mad to be posing on the MET stairs in the most posh way possible.

Christina Ricci went for the gothic romance look via webbed Zac Posen gown with an incredible train and strategic cutouts. She kept her hair pulled back and accessorized with pendant earrings, but the star was clearly the dress, which looked like it came straight out of a Tim Burton movie.

Ginnifer Goodwin in a low necklined, twisted, and cutout-at-the-waist kelly green dress. For some equally vibrant touches, Ginnifer accentuates her style with an intense application of turquoise shadow. A matching beaded and tassled necklace, along with navy and aqua heels. It looks like this is the look that Amy Adams wanted yo pull of at the Oscars (yes, i will be talking about it for a while... she really looked bad there), but couldn't, so Ginnifer really showed her how it should be done.

Look at her! Taylor Swift embraced the occasion opting for a gorgeous nude and black lace J. Mendel couture gown. Soft, hand-frayed organza layers feel overtly feminine, but she keeps the rest much more minimal. With hair swept off the face, she reveals just a dramatic red lip and a pair of delicate Lorraine Schwartz earrings for a look that's both romantic and striking. The Country girl is all grown up and ready to be a style icon!

Jessica Stam immediately calls to mind images of a pretty ballerina, walking the Met Gala red carpet in a gorgeous, petal-pink tulle gown. The full skirt reveals just a glimpse of her supermodel stems and a pair of strappy satin heels.One of the most gorgeous dress at the event!

Blake Lively looks gorgeous in a silver and buff Chanel gown with strategically placed appliques and a sweeping drape. Her dress pays homage to classical and renaissance style, though, Blake's famous newly red curls and glossy pink lipstick are both thoroughly modern.

Jennifer Lopez bold Gucci gown let her toned torso show, while red lipstick picked up the rich hues of her floral wrap. Simple but substantial diamond earrings, a pink snakeskin clutch, and golden rings completed the look.

Anna Wintour? She didn't wear McQueen as it was expected, instead she chose Chanel, and her jewelery doesn't really go with the dress... Dissapointed in her... Her hair is done in its infamous bob, and her makeup is kept pretty minimal, save for a bit of rosy pink gloss.

Freida Pinto in ivory silk Chanel gown is all kinds of Old Hollywood glam, complete with Veronica Lake hair and red lips, but then there's the quirky black tie and diamond-encrusted collar. She's even wearing a watch! This is one of the most gorgeous dress for me from the Gala!

Gisele Bundchen hit the red carpet in a stunning red Alexander McQueen gown. Notice how the strapless silhouette is lean on top and flows out into beautiful layered pleats down below. Loose wavy hair, natural makeup palette complete her knockout look. Are you loving it just as muchas i do?

Head Alexander McQueen designer (and royal wedding dressmaker) Sarah Burton looked angelic at the Met Gala. She complements a flowing white gown with soft, simple hair, pretty pink blush, and plenty of diamonds. It's a decadent look for sure, especially with the beautiful cream detailing on her empire waist, but do you think it's a fitting look for the fashion world's brightest new star?

Do you have ny opinions on Met Gala? Did you liked the dresses? What's your take on theme and how the starletts acknowleded it?

Doing your own bridal beauty when two billion people are watching is a brave move

2011-05-02T10:50:00.001+03:00

I know, you are all probobly sick to hear about all the Royal Wedding stuff, you all probobly know, that Kate... a-hem! sorry... Catherin Middleton Duchess of Cambridge seemingly did her own makeup on the big day and all that jazz that all the mass media were reporting like crazy, but since i am a research freak, i did my best to get all the details on the look of the Royal bride.

It’s a brave move to decide to do your own bridal beauty, especially when there are two billion people scrutinising your every move. Watching everything filmed in HD, where it's possible to see every tiny mistake. This was not the time for experimenting. But she is very good at her own make-up, and she was reportidly taking lessons and consulting with a proffesional make up artist, refusing to hire her on a big day itself, cause according to ''insiders'' Kate wanted to have as little people around her in the important morning as possible.

The result?

Yes, there was a touch more make-up than usual. Its important to define your features enough that they can be seen from afar, not to mention look lovely in photos. But you don't want to wear so much makeup that your groom doesn't recognize you. Many wouldn’t have expected a heavy hand on such an important day. Kate, after all, is a sporty, outdoorsy girl who radiates health and happiness from within. But she got the look she wanted. She felt confident and comfortable.

Her eye make-up, in particular, was slightly stronger than she usually wears, with a grey taupe shadow in the socket and her favourite black eyeliner under and above the eye. Her long lashes looked fuller, but it looked like this was down to a couple of coats of mascara and not extensions or falsies. Kate reportedly stocked up with Lancome’s Hypnose Mascara last week which can be layered for thicker, fuller lashes.
As for the eyeliner, we never see Kate without it. It has become her trademark but thank goodness she softened it for the wedding and didn’t end up looking like Victoria Beckham, whose blacker-than-black smoky eyes made her look like a Posh panda.

Kate looked like she had a professional eyebrow shape a few days before the wedding. Her brows looked more defined, darker than usual and she probably used a fine pencil to draw in a little more shape.

Behold the power of an expertly sculpted arch! This is a zoom-in from my favorite shot of Kate and William, where they're looking at each other as they exit Westminster Abbey as newlyweds. See how, especially from the side view, Princess Catherine's neatly arched, tapered and penciled-in eyebrows frame her eyes and cheekbones, playing up these beautiful features even more? Also note the highlighter brushed beneath her arches to further shape her brows and bring light into the eye area.

Her skin was glowing. Possible thanks to the Crystal Clear Oxygen Therapy facial she had a few days ago, but the natural radiance could be enhanced by a sheer base (such as the Shiseido Perfect Refining Foundation) which is one notch above a tinted moisturiser and perfect for even the most foundation-phobic.
Her blush was a proper bridal rose shade, looked more obvious than we’ve seen on her before, but was perfect for the cameras and will look great in the millions of pictures. Possible great choice for the exact look - Chanel’s Rose Temptation.

Kate’s skin had just enough gleam under the bright lights in Westminster Abbey, with no hint of shimmer or shine, and that’s probably down to a light dusting of the finest powder applied to the bits most prone to oiliness (forehead, nose and chin).
She kept licking her lips (perhaps the only sign of nerves), but her pink toned nude lipstick stayed put throughout. It was a good choice of lip colour and won’t date in pictures.

Her nails had to be ready for all close-ups, it had to be perfect. Kate is really making her way into the family, it is reported, that all the manicure with deep tissue massage the day beofre the wedding was a special treat gift by Camila Parker-Bowls. Celebrity manicurist Marina Sandoval did Kate’s manicure the day before the wedding. She chose a natural looking short, beautifully shaped nails with a couple of coats of the palest pink. Essie already bragged their tushies off that it was Essie's Allure. Gorgeous shade, that i am ALREADY guilty of wearing... It is going to be a big bestseller now, without a doubt, stock up Essie! But let's not give them all the credit, the manicurist, admitted, that she created Kate's manicure blending Bourjois polish in no 28 Rose Lounge with Allure. Though wearing only Allure would look almost the same.

Historically, most princesses have gotten married with their hair up in rather structured updos, so the fact that Kate Middleton chose to wear hers loosely curled and swept gracefully half-up (''demi chignon'') made a bit of a statement. Created by James Pryce of Richard Ward salon (he's cut Kate's hair for years now), this more airy and soft wedding hairstyle worked so beautifully with her crazy-romantic Alexander McQueen lace-sleeved gown and I love how the height up top gave her veil a little lift behind her tiara. Tiara was made by Cartier in 1936. It was originally bought by the Duke of York (King George VI) for his duchess wife (Queen Elizabeth) three weeks before he became king. The tiara was given to Princess Elizabeth (the present day queen) by her mother on her 18th birthday.

Do you like the tiara that Kate chose?

Off topic - We should stop teaching little girls this nonsense!!!

2011-03-11T16:57:00.002+02:00

There's a kindergarten literally in my yard, i can hear and see everything that little kids do or say, whether i want it or not. They sometimes kinda make me mad, by taking children out to play at like 10a.m. when i am still in my deepest sleep phase and their playful yelling and chattering makes me wake up all grungy, but most of the time i love that i can see kids playing and having a great time.
What pisses me off is the adults - the kindergarten teachers.

I still cannot believe what i heard today! It was the exact phrase from the movie ''He's Just Not That Into You''. I thought this kind of nonsense stopped like ten years ago and women want little girls to grow up smarter than that.

So let me paint the picture for you:
I did not saw what happened prior that, but it's quite obvious that one little boy did something mean to this little girl who ran to her teacher all sad and chocked up. I believe he either pushed her, or said something mean to her.. anyways... So the girl goes to her teacher to get comforted, she gives her a hug, wipes down her tears and this is how the stupid teacher explains it to the girl :
''He probobly likes you, that's why he did that to you... ''
What?!?

I wish i could explained that to the little girl - no one gets to touch you without your permission. Boys who really like you will not be mean to you. He pushed you down because he’s an asshole! If it happens again, I'd knock his block off.

Now i understand, that by saying so, the girl got comforted, even lifted up a bit and quickly forgot what happened. And it was the easiest way out for the teacher than actually involving to a conversation with the girl about why someone was mean to her. But this DOES form a long-term pattern in her head, especialy if it keeps happening and every single time some boy, who are in nature in general madcaps, does something MEAN to her she believes that she is beeing liked... it's not gonna lead to anything good.
It's proven scientifically now that childhood is the time when mental traumas and phobias and behavior in the future are being formed. So say we keep repeating a little gorgeous female that if a guy is mean - he is actually into you, she WILL go on and behave quiet and silent whenever someone beats her up. NOT GOOD!

A new lesson all the girls should be taught: Know your worth and say so!

Eyelash extensions. Is it worth it?

2011-03-09T14:41:00.003+02:00

The Accident
Yesterday i got a facebook message from one of my besties with a cry for help - I just pulled out most of my eyelashes on one eye! What am i supposed to do now??
Yes, the same question popped in my head too - HOW?? Well, she said.... ''I used dirty eyelash curler with leftover mascara residue on it it got stuck on my lashes and i somehow just pulled it and... my lashes went all out with it.'' Let this be a lesson to all of us! Always make sure your beauty utensils are as clean as possible. Otherwise instead of helping make you pretty, they will just do damage.
So what is there to do, when you get involved in some eyelash pulling accident, or just can't swagger about long-ass thick and beautiful eyelashes?

The Answer (?)
For a couple of years now there is such thing in the beauty world as eyelash extensions. Just like hair extensions they add length, thickness and fullness to natural eyelashes. Synthetic single fiber polyester thread-like materials are applied to individual eyelashes to create a fuller, longer look. This type of enhancement is not the same as department store strip lashes. Extensions come in various lengths, colors and thicknesses, and can be worn during sleep, showering and swimming. So basically this is just as good as your own lashes, just better looking.

How it is done?

The proffesional will apply one extension to one lash. The procedure to attach the extensions takes an average of one and a half to two hours for a full set of roughly 30-80 lashes per eye. During the procedure, you will lay with your eyes closed, will be asked to stay as still as possible cause the girl or a guy applying fibers will do so with really sharp tweezers. From what i've heard most of the times the clients just drift off to sleep and wake up to already beautiful self.

Pros and cons and things to consider

That is actually one of the biggest reasons why one should consider eyelash extensions. Imagine how every single morning you wake up and look like you already have mascara on.

I know number of girls who went to salons and got this enhacement done. And yes, they all looked awesome... well most of them. E.g. my art teacher has more extravagant style, so she made her lashes unbelievably looooong. Like Bambi. Yes it looks unnatural. Despite what all the salons who does this says, it looks unnatural in most cases. Guys say they look creepy. You can't use your usual mascara, just the water based ones like Apple Water Lash Mascara- Water Based or Ango Eyelash Extension Coating Mascara - Black. Though while having these extensions mascara is not neccesary, lashes look black and thick enough without it. But it looks even more dramatic with it.

The biggest cons and why i don't like it

They don't last. They don't look this amazing forever. Thet may last from two weeks to two months, depending on the cycle of hair growth. On many cases, despite how professionaly it is done, they look like freshly applied for a week. After that they just tangle up and start to fall off. And to get them fixed costs alot of money. Aproximately half the price of the whole procedure. Which differs from 70 euros to... well alot if you want non fiber ones but mink ones. So if you decide not to get fixing done, you will walk around looking like you just accidentally pulled half of your lashes for real for like a good month. So it is pricy, requires taking extra good care of it with all the combing and stuff and takes alot of time to get fixings done each couple of weeks.

The real answer

I suggested my poor friend to just wait for it to grow out. While we discussed the eyelash extension procedure, it is just not worth it in my opinion. Basics - she bought a castor oil and will carefully apply it to the lashes before going to sleep ( before doing so you must find out if you are not allergic to it) in a month or so she will have her lashes again but thicker, longer and even more darker.

There are also so called eyelash enhancers novadays like Rapid Lash or simmilar.

Share if you have experienced eyelash extensions procedure and what are your opinions about it.

Maybe you have some other method to share how to enhance your natural lashes?

Oscars '11 fashion. Are you f * # king kidding me??

2011-02-28T16:39:00.003+02:00

I was so excited to finally see how all the celebrity chickas dressed up this year for the biggest awards ceremony. I mean, Academy Awards fashion is always stunning in one way or another. It's amazing to see how movie stars, or just... stars goes all out to make sure that all the press the other morning has huge print of them in all their prime sparkling and shining in the most gorgeous outfits. So i was unable to watch the red carpet cause i reeealy needed to get some sleep for today, so as soon as i gotten home from college i checked all the outfits on VOGUE website. They have them all in HD and even with magnyfing glass option which works sooo good you can actually see EVERY tiny detail or even prominent thread. Click here to be redirected but come back to me so we can discuss the dresses. Unfortuantly i couldn't be more dissapointed in this year fashion choices of the starlets... What the hell happened? Is it just me or all the dresses really looked like ripped off curtains??

I had VERY high hopes in Natalie Portaman's dress, i mean, she was most likely to win one of the biggest Oscar nomination this year, and she knew it... I know, she is very pregnant now and everything, which makes it harder to get a stunning dress... But what she chose... was just BLAH.... and her earrings... She literally looked like she belongs on my window, protecting me from ''rapists snatchin yo people up''... Ok, the dress is Rodarte, it's fairly beautiful, and really looks good on her pregnant figure, but i was expecting a little bit more... The dress she wore on this years Golden Globe's was way more impressive than this.

Overall score: Not bad, but could've done better.

But actually the more i look at this dress the more i like it... So... i don't know...

Last year Oscar winner Sandra Bullock tried to pull off old Hollywood in Vera Wang

Let's compare THIS to how woman, who knew she is most likely to win an Oscar last year presented herself:

Is there a rule like, you can't look equally good two years in a row? Sandra looked ah-mazing last year in Marchesa! The lacy top of the dress and gorgeous figure hugging and shimmery bottom. Everything perfect from her hair to the little clutch. This years red dress looks uncomfortable, doesn't go with her pale skin... i could go on for a while actually....Overall score: Bad.

Mila Kunis was one of my favourites this year. Her dress is really cute, looks good on her, and even though its material also resembles old curtain at close range, she was one of the best dressed in my opinion this year.

Rees Whiterspoon like Perez pointed out looks ''spiting image of one of the 1st Barbie dolls''. And really!

She does resemble it! Anyways the dress is beautiful (Giorgio Armani Privé), simple, classy, nothing to add there. Overall score: Good!

Amy Adams. When her star shoot up, i thought she has a good fashion sense.. but she keeps disapointing me. Ok, her dress this year was kinda cute... all sparkley and stuff...(L'Wren Scott) and the Cartier diamonds rumored to be worth almost 1,500 000 $... But they REALLY DO NOT go with the dress! Neither colour, neither model...

Overall score: loose the diamonds, or get a V neck dress if you want to show off expensive ass jewellery...

Anne Hathaway. Now, HER dress tone was picked out perfectly, she always can pull off the pale skin and bright red .... (lip, dress etc...) She looked allright. Valentino rocks my socks, but I don't like the model of this particular dress too much. Though i have to admit that she actually looks good. Overall score: Good, but could've loooked younger in something more... flowy, but i guess it's just her style.

Nicole Kidman. I have ONE word for you. CURTAIN... But officially Dior Haute Couture...

Overall Score: Dress doesn't look good on her... And actually i don't think it would look good on anyone else. Bad.

Hilarry Swank's feathery dress immediatly reminded me of Zoe Saldana's last year oscar gown, no idea why, they are not much alike, maybe it's just the bottoms of the dresses look somewhat simmilar... Anyway... Not bad. But she gets lost in the colour. Hilary Swank looks gorgeous in lilac tones, why this greyish feathery mess??

Overall score: NEXT!

Jennifer Lawrence. Simple and beutiful. I think i would go for that look myself. It's of course risk free look, but cause i would be afraid of critics like myself bashing the hell out of me even though they don't know a damn thing about fashion.... yeah... i'd also keep it simple. But you CAN'T say that she looks bad in this simple California girl style! Calvin Klein FTW!

You know, i feel that Amy Adam's jewellery would go better here then on her dress.
Over all score: may have added something to kick it up a notch... But good.

Scarlett Johansson... Another lacy curtain., But i actually liked it. No idea why. I guess the color looks good, the dress is falttering for her figure, but it's still a little bit funky somehow...

Overall score: Interestingly... gorgeous....

Jennifer Hudson. This is the example of well chosen colour, style, model and everything else...

Overall Score: erm... good... but erm... it has only one imperfection... Her boobs look a little bit too... squished... wheee...

Other starlets which kinda failed to impress me, or i didn't have anything to say about their dresses. Good or bad:

Gwyneth Paltrow in Calvin Klein

Cate Blanchet in Givenchy Haute Couture

Michelle Williams. Chanel.

Penelope Cruz <3

in L'wrence Scott

Halle Berry in Marchesa.

So this is just my opinion about the Oscar fashion, if you don't agree with it or agree and want to share your opinion please do so in the comment section below :)

Finding and modifying boots for skiny calved girls

2011-02-27T15:24:00.000+02:00

I'm tiny. Well in some areas atleast. I have skinny wrists (that's why i basically can't wear my beloved bangles, unless they are sixed xs) and skinny calves. I look well proportioned and everything, but in these areas i do not qualify for standard sizings. I am not anorexic or anything, i am just... like that. Think Eva Longoria - petite. So, I have problems when it comes to buying boots.

Recently i've bought this gorgeous pair of boots, it fits perfectly except for the calf part. Right below then knee, you can see how they are loose. I would see some girls also having the same problem, but what you gonna do about it??

If you are brave enough to trust your boots to cobbler/shoemaker, you can do so, depending on what material the shoes are made of (leather, suede etc...) he can take them in. But I would be very cautious about the qualification of the cobbler dude. There is a high possibility of ruining shoes if done wrong...

There are brands/shops that make custom fitted stuff, as well as boots. My favourite - duoboots.com They do loads of different calf sizes, you just measure and they make them to fit you. they are a little more expensive than your average high street boots but they are good quality, and they will actually fit so are likely to last you a good few years.
- Stretchy Boots Stretch boots allow you ample room and cater to your leg size. If you have huge calves, however, these might be a little uncomfortable for you. Also, if you go with the elastic ones, beware of the cheap feeling ones. The elastic tends to wear out and then you’re back at square one!
- Lace-Up Boots Lace-up boots are like corsets for your legs. This is my personal favorite solution since it allows you to adjust the boot shaft every inch of the way and still have that sexy appeal.
- Boots with Buckles Buckle boots are great for adjusting the boot shaft and still adding that little bit of embellishment. They are less combersome than the lace-up alternative and maybe look classier than the stretch boots.
- Ugg Boots or EMU Boots You can also go for a boot that is less form fitting like UGG boots and EMU boots. Plus, they have a lot of cushioning inside to help make the boot fit a little better.
And the idea that has been eating me alive recently - why don't i just buy a pair of legwarmers or thicker overknee stockings?? It would fill up the gaps in
the boot and look uber trendy!

Any more suggestions tips or tricks?
Or maybe opinions? Let's discuss it!

Disclaimer: i did not received any money to promote any of the brands or websites in this post. It is just my personal experience and i wanted to share it with people who might have the same problem. :)

Best beauty remedies form the nature - COFEE GROUNDS

2011-02-05T16:11:00.000+02:00

Awhile ago i've read somewhere a big article about how to use leftover coffee grounds to figth cellulite and ever since then it was stuck in my head. You know, how coffe grounds are useful only for fortune tellers and for war with the orange peel skin on tushy. Boy was i wrong! It is amazing how much the mother nature can offer us - beauty product junkies. To get an amazing beauty remedy for anything you can possibly think of, you don't need to do much or pay more than a.. dollar/euro (this is how i imagine a cup of coffee costs.... lol) So i put together a list of ways of how to use almighty coffee grounds and tried them all, so let's see the results!

This is how my obssesion with coffee grounds started. I was visiting my grandmother for a few days and she noticed how i wash my hair almost OR every single day. I had to sit down with her and listen to a looooong moral about how it's unhealthy for the hair and yada yada yada... So - ok - i said, - they get oily really fast i CAN'T go around looking like my hair can be in an highway ad for a pancake house (i noticed a phenomenon - my 2nd day hair smells like pancakes LOL.... did i just shared to much...? it's not gross smell, it's just... not a fresh smell anymore and tends to.. smell like... pancakes... ANYWAY....) She suggested me to try this:

Save the coffee grounds from the coffe and let it dry. Once i see that i need to wash my hair use it INSTEAD of shampoo. Rub it in your scalp, like you would when usualy shampooing your hair. Place a shower cap on your head, and wait 20minutes. In the mean time you can do your usual shower routine... or sing and dance in front of the mirror. Whatever you want - go nuts! And rinse the coffee out after. Of course realy thoroughly. There will be kinda weird feeling... and smell on your hair. The hair won't be as amazingly clean and fresh compared to washed with shampoo,and will smell like coffee.... But it's just the 1st time. Ok, and the 2nd.... After that you'll get used to it, and the greatest part of this routine is you will need to wash your hair like once a week. It will handle the scalp oils really well. And the coffee smell is noticable only right after the shower, once i put my perfume on it's gone. It also stimulates hair folicle and hair will be growing somewhat faster.

You can use coffee grounds as an exfoliator to your face. It's not to harsh, since the coffee grounds are tiny, but strong enough to rinse off the dead skin cells. So i mixed my simple everyday face cleanser with pinch of this little miracle and scrubbed my face. Afterwards sensation - SOFT! Hence it really works well. Pores looks less visible and my skin was all glowy. I'll try to use it every once a week, i really loved the results. It can save you hundreds of dollars since this simple product can practically replace several pricey sessions with your dermatologist.

Skip the day spa and mix coffee grounds with egg whites for an inexpensive skin-tightening facial mask.

And the most known way of using coffee grounds. Mix 1/4 cup warm, used coffee grounds and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. While standing over an old towel or newspaper, apply the mixture to your "problem areas". Next, wrap the areas with shrink wrap and leave on for several minutes. Unwind the wrap, brush loose grounds off your skin and then shower with warm water. For best results, it is recommended to repeat this procedure twice a week. A little weird to be sure, but as high priced cellulite creams have coffee in them, it just might work.

Do you, my lovelie ladies know any other beauty or non-beauty ways to use COFEE GROUNDS?

Or can you count how many times in the article i used the phrase ''COFFEE GROUNDS''? LOL

Let's discuss the effect and efficiency of.... IT lol, in the comment section!

Off topic - relationships! I am sure i am not the only one!?

2010-10-11T22:01:00.001+03:00

I have huge fear - i am affraid to appear too clingy. I am not affraid to show my affection to someone, but i don't ever want to be the one, who takes the first step. The first step not necceserily means going to a guy i like and expressing this to him, but i hate being the one, who texts or e-mails first. God forbid be the one who asks a GUY out. I could know, that this particular guy REALLY likes me, and i won't be turned down, i still hate taking the first step. Do you have the same feeling? Like, i want to talk to someone, but i have this ugly feeling in my stomach, that maybe he is busy and i'll be bothering him and he won't, say, text back and then i feel that i lost my... quality? my secrecy.. i don't even know how to put it, but i am sure you all understand it. This especialy is a big problem in the beggining of love affairs. How do i let a guy know that i like him? (This is rethorical question)

So let's call my complex A Princess complex, because i feel the need to be conquered by a guy, and then i can be all his. So, this Princess complex is actually keeping me restrained from guys i like. Which is bad. The guys i manage to make a first sparkle-ey contact with often just stops making an effort to conquer me, because i just don't seem interested. When in fact i am building an imaginary wedding scenario in my head.

My girlfriends keep telling me, that this is XXI century, and there are no need to live in the tower and wait for Prince Charming to come up, you have to make things happen yourself these days, cause guys are not good at picking signals, or just waiting for a girl, who just doesn't seem interested.... I guess they are right.

ALL of my ex boyfriends had complained to me that i was lacking affection towrds them. No i wasn't. I just wasn't showing it. I guess it is a way of protecting myself, that in case i would get dumped, i could leave the relationship with my head held high and say ''That's ok. I didn't like you that much anyway.'' That would be hard to do, if i were all ''Hey there, my hunny little pumpkin bunny, i missed you so much i stared at your picture for 4hours!!!'' Yeah.... But guys said that they actualy like to hear silly stuff like this, that shows them that they are being cared of.

I believe that distancing myself from my love affairs had to do something with and watching my friends, who got their heart stomped on and crushed and broken by guys that were truly not so much into them, but my friends believed they were and it got them into bad places. I need to make sure that a guy really likes me, and not just wants to hook up with me.

ANOTHER thing is watching movies, like How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days or He's Just Not That Into You and seeing mistakes that girls make and appears clingy to guys, just barely by showing their interest and care.

And all guys are hunters. They need to hunt their prey, and i am fine of being the prey. My motto in a relationships is - If a guy wants to meet you again - HE will make it happen. Go ahead - chase me!

Why am i feeling i need to get this off my chest? Because i think that it is time to change my beliefs, and become a little more.. affectionate and warm in showing my feelings... I met a guy recently, and i kinda would like to see how it would work out, but again - i hate being the first that shows interest.. Well that's actually badly put.. We are in a 3nd date stage and we allready kissed *coughs*made out*coughs*, but he is rather restrained towards me, that bugs me. So my friend told me that i need to show him that i really like him, cause i may have said something that could've made him believe that i am not interested in getting to know him better.

Anywayyys.. Am i the only one acting this weird...??

Going back to basics with haircare

2010-10-10T18:32:00.000+03:00

My hair care is the most problematic part of my beauty care regime. I don't have time to put some mask on them, or sometimes even to treat them with a conditioner (guilty). So i perfected the art of shampooing my hair, then blowdrying them and getting out the door in like 10 minutes In addition to get extra 10 minutes of sleep in the morning. So it's obvious that my hair didn't like that tough love routine so much and started to become all fuzzy, and frizzy.. i had a whole lot of split ends.. long story short - it got ugly...

So here i am, sitting in my hairdresser's chair, waiting for her trembling in fear because i know that when she'll see me, she will chop them off... and she did....
My beautif... well, not so much anymore... but looong hair turned just average mid-length locks.... I convinced myself that it is good for them, and.. me... and moved on... I was the one that told her to keep my hair looking healthy no matter what afterall...

My new task/goal was to grew out my hair as healthy as i possibly can. Either that, or getting bald before i'm 30... So, what did i do?

I did a post a while ago, when i was taking a good care of my hair, there's alot of tips about haircare and growing out healthy hair. What else? Well, if you wash your hair every single morning, use a proper shampoo! Basics! Simple, plain, natural.... And read the label, it should say that the shampoo is suitable for everyday use. Yeah, sure, brands like L'oreal etc has good shampoos, but they are filled with chemicals, which, when using everyday on your hair, can do some damage... So i went out to cute little boutique which sells natural beauty products and bought simple shampoo with camomiles for like two euros. I love it! It is not fancy, but smells like honey and is gentle on my damaged hair. I remember sometimes going to my friends bathrooms and seeing these kind of cheap shampoos and thinking ''whoa, why can't she buy normal and good shampoo?? i saw that one in my grandmother's bathroom.... girl, what are you thinking?'' Well, i was wrong. I now actually prefer those silly eggnog shampoos to John Frieda :P

My hair tends to become greasy very fast, so up till now i was reluctant to use any kind of oils, or greasy serums on them. But then i started to think, why not? I wash my hair everyday anyway, so they probobly won't make them any greasier. There are lots of so called ''fluids'' or serums for hair now... Some girls put simple olive or argon oil as a mask on their hair. My hairdresser adviced me to buy mango(as in fruit) oil. She told me, she had a client which had curly, tingley, dry hair (you get the picture). It was so bad, that at first she couldn't even get the scissors to cut it lol. But after a few weeks of this oil therapy her hair were gorgeous, shiny and healthy looking. I am not sure where you can find it where you live, but they tend to have all sorts of fruit or fruit seed oils in specified beauty salon supplies/pro stores, That's where i bought mine. It smells AH-MAZING and you can put in on your body as well. So again - basics. Simple. I am sure, i could've bought some fancy expensive fluid for hair, but i spent again couple of euros and i cannot be any happier with results! :)

So do you find that sometimes going back to simple things is such a refreshing and surprisingly awesome thing? Do you have any tips you'd like to share? Don't hesitate - let's discuss it!

Petite Means SHORT, Not Skinny!

2010-06-29T12:37:00.003+03:00

Ok, I’m sorry for yelling that title at you, but it’s super duper important.Unless you’re a fashion maven (and possibly, even if you are), you probably think "skinny" when you see the petite section. This is such a common misconception, I just have to set it right. Let’s start by saying Vaida is just shy of 5’3. Not that anyone I know realizes this, as I’m always wearing 4-inch heels. Nevertheless, I’m short - which makes me petite.Yes, that means I should be wearing clothes with a little P marked on the tag.And no, I’m not very skinny – I’m built like a female, not a prepubescent boy/runway model. If I weren’t, however, it wouldn’t matter. Petite sized clothing covers the whole spectrum of body sizes. Remember, it’s about height, not girth!That said, let me explain something else which is very, very important.

It’s possible to petite both above and below the waist – but it’s also to possible to be petite in only one area.This is sooooo important!! Even though I’m only 5.299999999’, my legs are still average length. And even if they weren’t, I still wear high heels, and a 29” inseam would look silly on me. That said, if I’m wearing flats, a 32” inseam makes me look like I’m playing dress-up. So realize that petite women may still very well want regular length jeans.

Also, keep in mind, petite isn’t just length.For jeans it also affects the rise – the part that goes from crotch to navel. What might be super-low-rise on some women could be all the way to petite girl’s navel. I totally have this problem. Which means I purposely buy super-low rise.

It also affects the knee - if you're 5'2, the knee should not at the same place you'd see it on a 5'11 model!

Many women are petite just in the torso!How can you tell? Put a shirt on and see where the shoulder seams line up. If you’re petite and wearing a regular shirt, the shoulder seams will probably be too wide for your build. The main problem this creates is constantly having to shove your sleeves back up, because the armpit is always sliding down toward your wrists.

That should not be happening, the armpit and shoulders should line up and shouldn’t move – if they don’t, you are either wearing clothing way too big for you, or, you’re petite!

Ok, fine, I'm petite – but can I find clothes I like in this size?

Take heart, clothing manufacturers are finally starting to admit that most of the women are actually 5’4 (you didn’t really think most women were built like Giselle, did you?) and does not fit into 34” pants or regular tops made for 6’2 women. Which means you now have options you didn’t have in the past.

So what are these options?The Gap has petites for both tops and bottoms. Victoria’s Secret does as well. So do Banana Republic, Liz Clairborne, J. Crew, J. Jill, Chadwicks and Ann Taylor. There are plenty of others, all you have to do is Google it.

I’ll be honest here and say I don’t go out of my way to buy petite clothing, but that’s only because I like the way the super-low-rise fits my waist, so I don’t feel I need to. If low rise weren’t available, however, I certainly would. I do pay careful attention to inches when buying a skirt, however – they are often much longer on me due to my being petite in the torso.

Note: If you’re petite in the torso and have large breasts, you should try all tops on, regardless, because sometimes the regular sizes are just better suited in the chest.

Extra Tip: If you’re petite in the legs and buying boots online, always be conscious of the boot shaft (length).
Measure yourself from knee to instep to be sure the boots will sit where you want them to.
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Right, there you are. If you're one of the millions who hates having to "put up with" clothing sizes that dont' make the most of your figure, it's time to try petite! :)

Is Makeup Always your Friend? Celebrity makeup mishaps!

2010-05-23T17:33:00.002+03:00

I feel like i've been through all the craziest stages of self image confidence, and now i feel confident about myself they way i am. Well at least way more confident then i used to be. Thanks to the TAG i did before, i got to see my old photos and do some thinking. I browsed of my teen days pictures and couldn't believe how much makeup i was wearing. And the worst part is that i thought i looked awesome and cool and hot. Well i didn't. I looked stupid. And i was just 15-16 y.o...
I guess what i'm trying to say is that we are ALL BEAUTIFUL for the love of god! And makeup was created to enhance our unique features. Not to hide them.
Me and some fellow beauty bloggers have a natural beauty project comming up soon to try and encourage all the ladies out there to change our view of the makeup. So as an opener for things to come i found some celebrity pictures on the internet that kinda sums up what i just rambled on. :)

Lily Alen withh her frozen eyes.. Imagine her without that panda look... Would've been better i guess...

I love Britney Spears, but she is often horrible when it comes to makeup(either her or her makeup artists). She is really gorgeous woman(throw a rock at me!) she really don't need to hide that under old hookers makeup...

Leighton Meester from Gossip Girl is one of my "how-to" role models. She is young and really beutiful, why the 80's makeup??

Looks like N. Kidman was snorting coke and then passed out head first on the table LOL. I guess the flashes of cameras brought out unblended powder or concealer.

I actually don't know what to say about her... She allways are overly unnatural and i guess her face is scary when she wipes all the makeup off....

Too much bronzer... Way too much... :(

Yeah... Well....

Now let's compare when do famous ladies look better - with or without insane amount of makeup?

Now, while i understand that makeup is art and girls above are on the spotlight and red carpets requires certain looks and needs to grab the attention, i just want to say, that us, girls who loves to stare at magazines, watch E! and be all jealous of their beauty needs to know and understand that we are all beautiful, unique and don't need to try to cake ourselves under a ton of powders, concealers and eyeshadows on a regular day.

I rest my case :)

What do you think of makeup crazed generation that we belong in?

8th folder 8th picture & 12 questions TAG!!!

2010-05-20T21:30:00.003+03:00

One of my most amazing fellow blogger friends - Irene from Lovely Violet tagged me to do this fun questionairre and find the 8th picture of the 8th folder of my photos folder! This is so much fun! So let's start.
I actullay don't keep ANY photos on my PC anymore, after having a few accidents, so i keep everything in CD's. So i found the 8th CD and 8th picture from it LOL. I wasn't happy that i had to put up picture from my most .. erm... teenage days...

Here i am circa 16 y.o. and at this time i was so full of myself and very mean girl to my peers. I didn't bully anyone or anything i was just... up in the sky and looking down on everyone. I see girls now like me then and i just roll my eyes and remeber how i was at this age. I mean look at my posture and amount of makeup lol. Yeah....Me and my BFF used to do "photoshoots" like this almost every week, so practically all my CD's are full of photos like this lol.

I am VERY happy that i understood how lame being mean was and grew out of it, and i can proudly say that i am a totally different person now! :)

So anyway, as this was the pic i was reluctant to put up, cause i was ashamed, i was considering to put up another one, from my another "drawing" of cd's and i picked the one with my "make up" tryings on my friends. Cause this was actually supposed to be a make up blog, but due of my lack of time i put like one post a month lol, so anyway the 8th picture was from this years Halloween! I gotta show you this!

This is my very good friend posing for me as.... i don't actually remember as who lol, but i remember whe had a good laughing while i did her makeup. I litterally glued her eyebrows with stick glue and then glued some tissue paper on them and put an enormous amount of make up on top. But it went awful and in this pic they are a little bit blured out. One of my biggest dreams is to become a stage make up artist, but as i look at this now, i don't think i will become one lol.

So another tag: 12 questions!

1.What shoe size are you?

I'm EU 37

2.Where do you work?

Nowhere now, i am a grad student. I used to work in a kindergarten as a summer job. And this summer i worked as a co-assistant for ceo of beauty salon chain.

Not a piece of candy i must say.

3.Favorite piece of clothing you own

The blouse i "pimped" myself this weekend! It was just a basic grey turtle neck top, i added some ruffle to it. I love it now! :)

4.Your favorite blog?

I don't know! There are so many of them, and every single one is interesting and unique, but I am going to tag my most favourite bloggers and their blogs! :)

5.Do you have any pets?

No. Though i am a sucker for kitties. I used to have one, but all of my friends are allergic to death to cat hairs so i can't have another one :(

6.How many siblings do you have?

None.

7.If you could live enywhere were would it be?

New York! Without a doubt!

8.What were you doing before this?

"This" being.... blogging? Erm... lots of stuff lol

9.Your favorite food?

My signature recipe of Spaghetti Bolognaise! :) Yum!

10.Do you have a middle name?

No. I wish i had one. But i have a "fake" name, which i sometimes give out to people i know i will never met again lol.

11.Your favorite websites?

First thing in the morning i go to read news across the globe, and in my country. So i think they are my favorite. But i also spend enormous amount of time on Youtube.com

12.Who do you tag?

Beauty Vibes

Style Nirvana

My Secrets

Will Work For Makeup

It's Allways Summer on the Inside

Confessional thoughts of Onyae
Life,Style,Logan (p.s. she is having a giveaway too!)

Makeup Majesty

So yeah, i hope this wasn't too boring, i just wanted to do a quick post, cause i don't have much time to do makeup-beauty related posts, cause i really have to dedicate to writing it and spent quite some time (my "everything has to be perfect" syndrome) and i am having my finals in two weeks, so sorry, i hope this was just fun to read... :)

Can't wait to read your answers and see your pictures! :)

Operation: Prom Dress. Part 1 - HELP!

2010-05-12T17:52:00.009+03:00

This is my last year in high school. I kinda have mixed feelings about it but that's not the point...
The thing is i am having a senior prom after the finals (duh). I don't exactly know the correct date but it's supposed to be in the middle of july. I know... i still have like...2 months... No need to panic. But after chatting with some of my girlfirends from school i found out that most of them allready has their dresses! Yikes! I didn't even started looking. I have no idea what i want and what type of dress would look good on me. The weirdest thing is that i have ONLY ONE DRESS in my closet, and it is simple classic LBD. I don't really like wearing dresses, makes me feel too vulnerabale, since i am like an inch tall, at least when i am in pants i know i can kick someone if needed lol.
So i haven't gone to the stores to check out the dresses, but i did some research online. I wanted to figure out which actresses has simmilar body type as me, so i could check out what kind of dresses looks good on them.

So i am 163cm (5'3) my weight is 49kg(~110lbs) (it goes a pound up or down every week...)

My measurements 90-63-90 (in cm) 35-25-35(in inches)

Celebrities with simmilar body types:

All of them has almost identical body measurments, weights and heights. But you can see how all of them are still a bit different. After a loooong consideration i decided that my body structure is most like this chicks, which name i don't even know.

(She's in the 2nd picture also)

So, body type determined. I am so called "petite".

I googled it and found some online stores which sells VERY cute coctail(i don't want to go too fancy)dresses specialy for petites.

But after looking at the dresses a few questions poped up - shall i go with the long dress or mini dress? Midi doesn't work for me, so it's out of question. Long dress can be very sexy and gorgeous (Like the one one of the Olsen twins is wearing in above picture) but mini dress is more convienient because it is going to be hot in the middle of summer, and it is more fun and comfortable.

Hm....

Another thing - i saw few drop dead gorgeous dresses in online shop Asos.com

Both gorgeous, though simple. It seems though that with a 2nd dress in case of stronger wind i could pull a Marillyn Monroe in "7 year itch"... lol

     This one is just GORGEOUS... It reminds me of one of Britney dresses back in the old days:

Though the one from the store doesn't look like ripped off curtain. It's more appropriate version. And i just loooove it.

And last but not least:

It is without a doubt one of the most sexiest dresses i ever saw.... The question is - is it too sexy for a prom?

Another dillema - if i order a dress online.. what if it doesn't fit me right?? I probably won'te be able to return it or change it right? At least not in time... :( But the most beautiful dresses hides on the internet and not in the stores...

I know one thing for sure- i don't want to look like a lost bridesmaid on my senior prom.

I want to look stylish and gorgeous.

So i am totaly lost and confused. And i would appreciate ANY tips and suggestions from you guys. What kind of dress? Long or short? Body hugging or loose "greek godess" style? Simple or fancier? Sexy or more modest?

Please spill everything you think!

Thanks!

Cheryl Cole inspired little lookie

2010-05-01T19:43:00.007+03:00

I totaly went crazy about Cheryl Cole a while ago, i was listening to her songs over and over again. I don't really know why i like her. Her songs are typical catchy pop... I think it's her style i like the most. She was anounced best-dressing celebrity on The 8th annual Glamour Best Dressed Women List 2010 compiled from around 14,000 votes. I wouldn't call her THE BEST, but most of her outfits are really gorgeous.
She is my girl crush and inspiration for my style for sure :) Y2JZ9RKPATXP

So, i was getting ready to go out, opened my little box of falsies, and the first thing that caught my eye was Cheryl Cole lashes from Alure.
I bought them a while ago, and i totaly forgot about them, and that week they were perfect, cause it was C.Cole's week for me anyway lol. So i surfed the web for a while looking at C.Cole pics, and trying to figure out what make up to wear with these lashes.

I always wanted to try her signature bright red lips and full black thick lashes, or in the other words Femme Fatale look. And it was perfect timing, cause i was pale (very pale...) and royal looking lol. So i pulled out my MAC Russian Red lipstick, black L'oreal liquid liner, black carbon MAC eyeshadow and Nars Orgasm blush.

So, here's my inspiration - Cheryl Cole look from her single "Parachute" cover and some random simmilar look pic i found:

Here's what i achieved:

I basically did nothing lol, lined my eyes with liquid liner, made a little wings on the outer corners of the lids, secured the liner with black eyeshadow, put on falsies, and MAC Russian Red lipstick with some clear gloss on the middle of my lower lip :)
E voila!
Oh, and my eyes are not brown they are blueish/greenish/greyish, these are coloured contacts :)
I recently got into temptation of buying them, even though my vision is fine... It is just fun how you can change your looks in 2 minutes :) I never wore contacts before, but now i've tried green AND brown monthly colours. My friends totaly got me all worked up and worried about my "first time" with them, they said it'll be hard to put it in, and that i don't even need them, but i handled it very well.... :)
Got used to them immediatly...

These lashes are very dramatic, def. not for day looks, perfect for clubbing, or.. drag queens lol... But i like them for going out alot. I actualy only wore them once, but i'm looking forward to wear them again, for some special occasion, when i need sexy touch on my eyes, cause my experience with these bad boys with true real life boys on the club were spectacular lol.

Have any of you tried other lashes form Girls Aloud for Alure collection? How did you liked it?
And also, tell me if you ever tried coloured contacts and hows your experience with them was :)

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