Lipstick Therapy

The Grunge Look

noreply@blogger.com (MeMaxie) — Tue, 24 Sep 2013 09:58:00 -0700

Hey there :)

Today, I felt like putting on a darker make up, which wasn´t too dark for a normal day. I wanted to try the grunge look for a while now and a just gave it a go today.

Eyes:

- UDPP (all over the lid)

- Cosline Eyeliner "Aubergine" (blended around the lashes and waterline)

- Alverde "chocolate" (whole lid + blended in the crease + underneath the eye)

- Sleek "Storm" aubergine (centre of the lid on top of Alverde "chocolate" + underneath the eye)

- Rival de Loop "white coffee" (under eyebrow)

- Maxfactor False Lash Effect Waterproof Mascara

On the cheeks I am wearing a Sleek blush in "Suede" and on the lips Revlon lip butter in "Raspberry Pie".

I am really in love with this look. I like the aubergine on the lid, but it´s still very settle and not too bright. How do you like the grunge look? What do you think of the make up?

Lots of love

NOTD: Million Dollar Baby lost in mud

noreply@blogger.com (MeMaxie) — Thu, 12 Sep 2013 04:31:00 -0700

Hey there :)

As it is getting cold and rainy now, I´m wearing all those taupe, burgundy and brown colours on my nails again. Today, I went for Catrice "Lost in mud", but as I found it a bit too boring, I added Catrice "Million Dollar Baby" Topcoat as an ombre effect to my nails.

I am absolutely in love with this easy and quick, but still effectful design. How do you like it? What are your favourites in autumn?

Lots of Love

Germany Haul

noreply@blogger.com (MeMaxie) — Fri, 6 Sep 2013 08:49:00 -0700

Hey there :)

I know it´s been a long time since I´ve been around, but now I´m settled in my new home and job and feel good enough to blog again.
As you may know, I have been to Germany in August and, of course, I did some shopping. To be honest, I didn´t buy too much as I had to bring back lots anyway.

So here we go!

Nails

Manhattan Yeah&Yang LE "cherry blossom" (left) - a really nice, pinky coral, very simple but still elegant

Manhattan Super Nails "Superb Sparkle" LE (right) - a black nail polish with lots of purple glitter in it, I can´t wait to wear it!

Catrice "Mermaid my day" (left) - a blue with silver, metallic shimmer

Catrice "Miami pINK" (right) - a sheer pink with lots of pink shimmer

Essie "bordeaux" - a proper bordeaux, which is unfortunately a nightmare to apply as it gets very stripy and uneven

Eyes

very left: Manhattan Eyeshadow Cream "Ballroom Babe" (LE) - caramel, light brown with metallic shimmer

all P2 from left to right:

"Powerfull Asia" - light purple with glitter, easy to blend

"Petrol" - a deep blue with hints of green

"Brown" - a rich chocolate brown

Lips

left: Clarins Eclat Minute "05": Oh, I love them so much and when I saw them at the duty free section at the airport, I couldn´t resist! This is a light coral and it smells as delicious as the other ones. I´m a sucker for these babes.

right: Essence "wear berries!" - a berry purple, which is just perfect for the autumn

This was my little Germany haul. Do you know any of these brand? Would you like to see more about certain prducts and/or brands?

Lots of love

I´m back! + 50 Facts about me

noreply@blogger.com (MeMaxie) — Wed, 28 Aug 2013 07:15:00 -0700

Hey there :)

It´s been a long time since my last post. I´ve been on a two-week holiday in Germany and straight afterwards, I moved. Now, everything is sorted, all boxes emptied and next week I´ll start my new job. So finally, I have time to blog again! Yeah! To start a bit easy, I wanted to tell you 50 facts about me today.

1. I´m 19 years old.
2. I was born in Germany and lived there til I turned 18.
3. Then I moved to England.
4. Where I started working as an au pair.
5. I had to change my hostfamily, cos they didn´t treat me the way they should have done.
6. Next week my 2nd year as an au pair starts with a new family.
7. I will be looking after 6 children.
8. And 2 cats.
9. My boyfriend is English and we have been together for 9 months now.
10. I´m driving a green VW Golf 1.6
11. I´m terribly scared of spiders.
12. If they are to close to me, I start crying.
13. German cheesecake is the best cake in the world!
14. Without a coffee in the morning, I´m useless.
15. I have 96 nail varnishes,
16. 48 lipsticks,
17. and 17 lipglosse.
18. I hate lipgloss.
19. I´m a sucker for Mac lipsticks.
20. For Christmas I´m going home to Germany and my bf comes with me.
21. I´m rubbish at nail designs, but I´m practising :)
22. One day, I want to go to NYC
23. I´m doing a Event Planning and Managment Level 2 course
24. I want to work in a hotel.
25. I have a brother.

26. I can speak German, English, Latin and French. I´m also studying Italian at the moment.
27. I hate Lady Gaga, but I love her perfume.
28. I´m a H&M girl.
29. Most of the time I wear dresses and skirts.
30. I have a box in which I put little notes with good moments of the year. Each New Years Eve I open the box and read all the notes.
31. Despicable Me 2 is so good :)
32. I LOVE Harry Potter.
33. One Republic is my favourite band.
34. I don´t like mushromms or raisins.
35. I´m allergic to plasters, strawberries and kiwi.
36. I still it both.
37. I hardly ever drink alcohol.
38. My spin discs already broke 3 times.
39. So I´m not allowed to do any sports.
40. Cos of that I gained 10kg.
41. Which made me feel so insecure that I started getting addicted to make up, cos make up always fits, no matter what size you are.
42. I used to bite my nails.
43. I have 3 tattoos.
44. and 1 piercing.
45. Tattoo no. 4 is already planned.
46. "A Walk to Remember" and "The Notebook" are the only films that made me cry.
47. I always have bruises and cuts.
48.Cos I´m incredibly clumsy.
49. I´m 1,83m.
50. This was so much harder then I first thought...

So that were 50 facts about me :)

Lots of Love

July Haul

noreply@blogger.com (MeMaxie) — Mon, 5 Aug 2013 05:46:00 -0700

Hey there :)

As I have been a really good girl, well kind of really good, I haven´t purchased very much make up this month, I was more looking for clothes and shoes. However, I´d like to show you the items I bought in July.

MUA Eyebrow Pencil "blonde": I´ve featured it in my last empties post and repurchased it as soon as it was empty. It is easy to apply, matches my eyebrow colour very well and is really cheap. I love it!

Collection 2000 Concealer: I´ve heard so much about this concealer! I always tried to stay strong, but when the last Boots offer (3 for 2) was on, I just couldn´t resist and I´m happy I bought it, as it has a really good coverage and stays in place the whole day. It is also really inexpensive. A very good concealer!

Essie "Naughty Nautical": I love Essie nail polishes and this colour caught my eye. Usually, I wear a nail polish again every couple of weeks, as I just got too many, but this one I´ve been wearing constantly on either my fingers or toes. I´m just so in love!

Maybelline Colour Tattoo "Pink Gold": I had my eye on this for ages now, but I was always too scared, that it would look too similar to Chanel "Emerveille", but after I compared them in the shop, they don´t. So I bought it and I´m so happy about it. It has a nice texture, applies really easily and stays the whole day.

Mac "Sizzlin Diva": I went to Portsmouth with my friend and found a make up outlet with old Mac LEs, so obviously, I had to take a look. I´ve been really good, as I just bought this single item. I always wanted to try a creme eyeshadow by Mac and I really liked the colour as it can be build up to a darker bronze. I´m really excited to play with it a bit.

Mac Mineralized Blush "Simmer": My first mineralized product by Mac and I really like it. The colour is amazing, the texture really soft and the pigmentation just stunning. Really have to get more of these.

left to right: Maybelline, Mac eyeshadow, Mac blush

What did you pick up in July? Do you love the Mac mineralized products as much as I do?

Lots of love

Empties #2

noreply@blogger.com (MeMaxie) — Fri, 2 Aug 2013 07:54:00 -0700

Hey there :)

I can´t believe it! July is over! And in August, a lot will be happening in my life, I´m going home to Germany for a 2-week holiday, I move and I start a new job. I´m so excited! And what else does it mean? Yes, it´s time for a new Empties post. This month I tried to use up some make up products, I´ve been having for ages and it worked.

Shave Gel Sainsbury´s: I´m always using this one, it´s my go-to shaving gel and I don´t know how often I already repuchased it. It only has a light scent and moisturizes my legs while shaving and it´s really inexpensive. Repurchased

Batiste Dry Shampoo: My 7th bottle, I still love it and I already talked about this one in my last Empties post. Repurchased

Simple Facial Toner: I don´t really have big problems with my skin, so I don´t need a toner that helps with pimples and spots. I simply use it to refresh my skin in the morning and to take of the last bits of make up after my cleanser. It is 100% alcohol free and I´m always using it. Repurchased

Boots Cleansing Wipes: I´ve been using them for the last year now and it is perfect for removing the first bits of make up. Repurchased

Mandara Spa Bodybutter: It was a present and I didn´t like the smell of cream, cos that is how this one smells. It moistened my skin quite well, but I just don´t like the scent.

Essence Better than Gel nails Topcoat: A clear topcoat, which I have already repurchased 4 times. Unfortunately, they changed the formula, so I don´t really know if I will repurchase it again or not.

Essence "like a day in candy shop" perfume: My brother gave it to me and I always had it with me when I went away on the weekends. It is a nice soft scent, which is not too heavy. Perfect for every day.

Alverde Eyebrowgel: My favourite eyebrowgel as it is transparent and lasts the whole day. I´ve been using it for 2 years already and just repurchased my 5th package of it.

MUA Eyebrow pencil "blonde": The exact colour of my eyebrows, lasts the whole day, easy to apply and very cheap. What else to say?! Repurchased

NYX Eyebrow pencil "taupe": This was the one I used before I found the MUA one and I loved it, but unfortunately, it is a tiny bit too dark for me.

Urban Decay Primer Potion: I bought this one over a year ago and loved it, but I have other primers, which are as good as this one and way cheaper. Top, but I won´t repurchase it.

What have you used up recentely?

Lots of love

Products worth the hype

noreply@blogger.com (MeMaxie) — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 09:58:00 -0700

Hey there :)

After I told you which products are not worth the hype, I´d like to show you now which products, I think, are definitely worth the hype.

Clarins Lip Perfector shade 01: I don´t really like lipgloss and I resisted the hype, but then I saw my favourite youtube girl using it and I just had to buy it. It doesn´t really give much of a colour, but it makes the lips look so lush and moisturized. If I wore a lipstick that mad my lips a bit dry, I just use this one the day after and my lips are all nice again. The scent is also really nice, quite sweet, but nice. Definitely worth the money!

Revlon Lip Butter "Sorbet": Oh, I´m a sucker for the Revlon lip butters. They give this nice tint and shine to the lips and the colour range is simply gorgeous. I have 3 shades and I´d love to get more, but I just have enough lipsticks.

Rimmel Apocalips "Stellar": I already wrote a review about them. Click here.

Maxfactor False Lash Effect Mascara: Everyone talked about this mascara. It is well known that Maxfactor mascaras are really good, but this one especially. It gives so much volume, without making all my lashes stick together. This is the waterproof version and it stays on for ages. It is quite difficult to remove it and can be quite annoying if you just want to go to bed, but the effect is worth it. Next time, I´ll probably try the version which isn´t waterproof.

Collection Concealer "Fair": I have seen it on so many blogs and in so many youtube videos, I stopped counting. Everyone just seems to love it and I have to admit, since I have it, I love it, too. It has a high coverage, lasts the whole day and is cheap.

Essie "Mint Candy Apple": The perfect mint! It is one of Essies bestsellers and I can understand why. It needs two layers for an even finish and lasts up to 5 days. I don´t know how often I´ve been wearing it since I´ve got it, but my other nail polishes must feel really left out.

What are your worth the hype products? Do you love these products as much as I do? Or did you resist the hype?

Lots of love

Products not worth the hype

noreply@blogger.com (MeMaxie) — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 15:19:00 -0700

Hey there :)

We all know it, we all hate it and we all can´t stand it. I am talking about THE HYPE. I have to admit as soon as there is a huge hype about something, I have to buy it. There are just a few things I can stand. Anyway, lots of products are hyped, but not all are as good as they are said to be. So, today I´d like to show you 4 products, that are not worth the hype. But before I show you these, I´d like to say one thing: I do like all of these products and use all of them, I just don´t think that they deserve to be talked about so much or worth the amount of money. So lets get started!

MUA "Heaven&Earth" Palette: Oh dear, yes I have 190952 browns and yes, I still had to buy it. The quality is good, nice pigmentation and longlasting, but all of these browns are so usual and no "wow I have never seen this before" colour . Of course, it is cheap, but as it is so usual, it is not worth buying it. It would definitely be worth purchasing if you are a beginner and don´t own much, but people with lots of make up just don´t need it.

Lancome Rouge in Love "340B": I can still remember how, about a year ago, every German blogger was talking about this lipstick and as I am a sucker for lipsticks, I just had to get it. I stayed strong for a couple of weeks, but in the end I gave in. It is a perfect colour for spring and summer, but the price! About 20-22pounds for this little darling. The quality itself is alright, but not much better than a Rimmel lipstick and that is what makes this product not worth the hype. Too expensive for the quality.

Urban Decay Primer Potion: Everyone has it and everyone loves it, including me. This package lastet me about 2 years (while I was using other primers as well) and I really love it. The eyeshadows get brighter and stay on and on and on. Why it is not worth the hype? Because there are other brands which make primers as good as this one but way cheaper and with a better packaging. This packaging is just rubbish. You can´t get everything out and that for 16 pounds? No thank you!

Benefit "Benetint": I have never seen a product that was as hyped as this one. A tint for cheeks and lips. Quite hard to work with, uneven on the lips and stinking like hell. On the cheeks it gives a nice, even and rosy colour, but it doesn´t look special enough to be hyped that much, nor is it easy to work with. Nice idea, but it just doesn´t work for me.

What are your products that are just not worth the hype? Do you agree with mine or are there any which you love in this posts?

Lots of love

Top 5: LE products

noreply@blogger.com (MeMaxie) — Tue, 23 Jul 2013 05:01:00 -0700

Hey there :)

Yes, it´s Tuesday again, so time for another Top 5 Tuesday. Today it is all about my favourite limited edition products. I hope you don´t mind as they are not available anymore. Maybe you can find them on ebay or some other website.

Essie "Pennytalk": The first one is Essie "Pennytalk". I have never seen such a colour or similar to this with any brand. When it came out, there was such a run on this nail varnish that I was quite lucky that I got it. I still love it after a year now. You only need one layer and it gives a really even finish.

Mac "Flatter Me": With this one it´s not just the beautiful print on it, the cute packaging and the really nice colour, it gives a beautiful peachy glow to the cheeks, but also the place where I bought it. I bought it on the airport with my boyfriend on the way to our first holiday together. That´s why it is so special to me.

Sleek "Mirrored Pink": Sleek blushes are amazing, we don´t have to talk about that. They always come up with such amazing shades. As always the pigmentation is really good and the shimmer is literally like a mirror. I´m in love!

Catrice "Artfully Lustrous": This eyeshadow is so well pigmented and so soft that it is so easy to apply. It look especially good as a highlight or for a light make up. I have used quite a lot and I´m already scared to hit the pan.

Alverde "shimmery gold": The colour of this eyeliner is simply amazing. It´s not a pure gold, but more of an old gold with a hint of olive. The eyeliner is really nice in combination with Mac "Sumptous Olive" or "Woodwinked".

left to right: Alverde "shimmery gold" ; Mac "Flatter Me" ; Sleek "Mirrored Pink" ; Catrice "Artfully Lustrous"

What are your favourite limited edition products? Are you a le hunter or do you not care about les? What Top 5 would you like to see in the future?

Lots of love

Fashion Haul or my fashion addicted friend wanted to shop

noreply@blogger.com (MeMaxie) — Sun, 21 Jul 2013 05:05:00 -0700

Hey there,

as you may know, my friend from Germany was here in England to visit me last week. She is an absolute fashion addict and, of course, wanted to do lots of shopping. So I showed here all those nice shop which are not available in Germany. Obviously, I found some nice things as well. We went to London, Portsmouth and some secondhand shops in the town I live. It is so good to live between those two cities. Perfect for shopping!

Forever 21 - ring - £1.99

Claires Outlet - necklaces - each £2

Peacock - aztec print dress - £14

Oasis - green and creme dress - £25

both secondhand shop

left: sheer blouse - £4.50

right: sheer top - £1.25

Primark - jeans - £10

Peacock - black maxi skirt - £14

As you can see, it was a quite summery haul. Maybe because we had around 27 degrees the whole week over.

How do you like the things? What are your favourite shops in England?

Lots of love

Passion on my nails

noreply@blogger.com (MeMaxie) — Fri, 19 Jul 2013 09:29:00 -0700

Hey there :)

Today I´d like to show you a quick NOTD. I´m wearing P2 "Passion", which is a beautiful coral/pink shade. I´ve been wearing it so often in the last couple of weeks as it is perfect for summer. The quality of P2 nail varnishes is amazing. They are very longlasting and you just need 1-2 layers.

How do you like P2 nail polishes? Do you like the colour? What are your favourites in summer?

Lots of love

Top 5: Accessoires

noreply@blogger.com (MeMaxie) — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 10:10:00 -0700

Hey there :)

As you may know, my last week was really busy. My friend from Germany came over to visit me for a week and we did lots of fun stuff. So yesterday, I had to get some sleep after she left. Now I´m back and it´s already Tuesday again. That means Top 5 Tuesday! Today it´s all about accessoires.

DKNY Watch: I bought this watch last year when I went to Paris. A good watch had been on my wish list for ages and I don´t regret buying it at all. It was quite expensive (~130pounds) but I wear it nearly every day. Sometimes I wear gold jewellery and sometimes silver jewellery, so I decided to buy a brown one as it goes with both.

Primark Ring: I´m obsessed with big rings and this is my favourite. As I have a lot of blue/turquoise coloured clothes, it goes with lots and this is probably why I love it so much.

No Name Bracelettes: Bought in Venice, nearly two years ago now (oh my god! how time runs!), I´m wearing them pretty often. They just remind me so much of the fun I had when I went to Italy.

Sferza Necklace: Oh dear, what a drama! First I didn´t want it and then, on the last day of my holiday in Spain, I was desperate to get it. So we had to run to the shop and, luckily, I got the last one. Again, the colour goes with lots of my clothes.

No Name Necklace: I received this necklace for last Christmas. My best friend gave it to me and said: "When you filled this with rain, you can give up on your dream of living in England and come back home." It has no bottom :) This was so cute!

What are your favourite accessoires? Do you have any suggestions for the next Top 5 Tuesdays?

Lots of love xx

Colours of the Rainbow Tag

noreply@blogger.com (MeMaxie) — Sat, 13 Jul 2013 07:20:00 -0700

Hey there,

you have probably seen this tag so often by now, that you don´t even want to read this. But I really like to see all these products for a specific colour. Sometimes I wouldn´t even think of the products that some blogger feature in their posts. So today, I´d like to show you my version and products. Let´s get started.

Red:

Mac "Russian Red": This is most probably my most loved lipstick ever. I love the matte finish and the colour is simply amazing.

Orange:

Loreal Elvive Extraordinary Oil: Here in England, the lenght of my hair turned really dry and frizzy. Since I´m using this oil, they are smooth and soft again. Additionally, it protects the hair from heat (blow dryer) and it smells delicious.

Yellow:

Burts Bees Lemon Lime Lip Gloss: This is literally the only "yellow" product I own. I don´t really use it as a lip gloss, as it moisturizes the lips very well, so it is more of a lip balm. There is just one huge problem. It stinks! But I use it every night, before I go to bed, and the next morning my lips are really smooth.

Green:

Mac "Humid": A really nice green, which is beautiful on the lid or in the crease. Unfortunately, I´m not using it too often. I should really use it more! The quality is good, as usual for Mac.

Purple:

UDPP "original": Okay, I admit it. I´m cheating on this one. But I have no other product, which is a pure purple. All the rest of my "purple" products, are more greyish or blue. But the UDPP is a really good base and I will definitely repurchase it if mine is empty.

Blue:

OPI "Unfor-greta-bly blue": Such a stunning blue! I love it. I don´t really like blue on my nails, but this one is absolutely beautiful. I can´t stop wearing it. Two layers are enough and it lasts for up to 6 days on my nails. And the name is awesome, too.

Pink:

Topshop Cream Blush "Flush": Actually, it is a bit brighter than it is on the picture. I already featured it in my Top 5 Blushes post. It is just so easy to work with and gives such a nice colour to the cheeks.

Multicoloured:

Sleek Palette "Sparkle 2": Oh dear, I´m not really a sucker for multicoloured things and most of the time they just don´t attract me, as I wouldn´t use half of the colours. This is the only multicoloured item I have and yes, it consists of 7 dark colours and 4 light ones. Can you actually call this multicoloured?

So these were my products. What would you choose for the colours? Can I call this palette multicoloured?

Lots of love

My Essie Collection

noreply@blogger.com (MeMaxie) — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 23:55:00 -0700

Hey there,

as you may know, I have a slight Essie obsession. They are my favourite nail polishes. They last 3-5 days, are so easy to apply and you don´t need many layers at all. That´s why I´ve got quite a few of them and today, I´d like to show them to you.

Fiji: light pink, nearly white - 3 layers

Tea&Cumpets: shimmery light beige - 2 layers

A Crewed Interest (LE): light peach - 2 layers

Shop til I drop: sheer light peach, gel look - 3 layers for full coverage

Tartdeco: bright coral/orange - 2 layers (careful: turns more orange, when a topcoat is applied!)

Off the Shoulder (LE): bright pink - 2 layers

All tied up (LE): did someone read too much Shades of Grey?!: brown-red with golden shimmer - 2 layers

Reccessionista (LE): deep plum - 1 layer

Bond with Whomever (LE): light purple, lilac - 2 layers

Miss Fancy Pants (LE): elephant grey with a hint of purple (depending on the lightning) - 2 layers

Maximilian Strase Her (LE): grey, blue, green (depending on the lightning) - 2 layers

Mint Candy Apple: mint - 2 layers

Bikini so Teeny (LE): medium blue with silver shimmer - 2 layers

Pennytalk (LE): metallic rosegold - 1 layer

Topless and Barefoot: light beige/creme - 3 layers

Sew Psyched: dirty khaki - 2 layers

Beyond Cozy (LE): gold/silver glitter - 2 layers for full coverage

Leading Lady (LE): sheer dark red with glitter - 2-3 layers

Snap happy (LE): bright red - 2 layers

How do you like Essie nail polishes? Do you have the same ones? Which ones should I add to my collection? Which one is your favourite?

Lots of love

Top 5: Eyeshadows

noreply@blogger.com (MeMaxie) — Tue, 9 Jul 2013 00:05:00 -0700

Hey there,

this week is so busy. One of my friends from Germany is here to visit me for a week and we´re out all day long and I have to work. Even though it´s so much fun, I´m so tired.
Anyway, I didn´t want to miss out on blogging and today it´s time for another Top 5 Tuesday. This time, it´s all about eyeshadows.

Manhattan "dim brown" (top left): This is one of my all time favourites. I bought it 1,5 years ago and I´m still loving it. The pigmentation is amazing and it feels so smooth when applying it. It has already a quite deep hollow, which you can´t see on the picture. Its colour changes between grey and green, depending on the light.

No7 (no name) (top right): I received it in a gift box by No7, which you got when you spent more than 15pounds on No7 make up. In the beginning, I didn´t like it at all, but now it is one of my favourites. Often, I use it instead of a black eyeshadow, as it is a really dark green with gold shimmer and looks black most of the time. It is easy to work with and stays the whole day/night.

Mac "Satin Taupe" (bottom): Do I really have to talk about this one? I have been talking about it so much already, you are probably bored as soon as you see it on a picture. Just that: I love it and I would always repurchase it.

left to right: Mac, No7, Manhattan

left to right: Manhattan, No7, Mac

Rival de Loop "white coffee" (right): My favourite to blend all edges of my make up. I use it everyday and I already repurchased it 2 times.

Chanel Illusion d´ombre "Émerveillé" (right): I have been thinking about buying it for nearly a year. It is pretty expensive, but it is worth it. It works without a base and I usually take it with me every weekend (as I´m out every weekend) and I use no other eyeshadow on the weekends (except the one above). It is perfect for a really natural look but also goes really well with a nice eyeliner. It was really worth buying it.

left: Chanel

right: Rival de Loop

left: Rival de Loop

right: Chanel

What are your favourite eyeshadows?

Lots of love

NOTD - black ´n´white is my confetti

noreply@blogger.com (MeMaxie) — Mon, 8 Jul 2013 01:39:00 -0700

Hey there,

as I have shown you in my latest haul, I bought the Loreal Confetti Topcoat. It caught my eye ages ago, but it was always sold out. When I finally found it, I just had to buy it. I´m really glad I did. It is black and white, so it goes really well on top of nearly any nail polish.
This time, I felt like wearing grey nails, but in the end it seemed too boring to me. So I just added the Loreal topcoat and I´m amazed. It is so simple, but looks so good.

Base: Rival de Loop "lucky grey" (LE)

Do you have the Loreal Confetti Topcoat? Do you like it, or not? What nail polish do you combine with it?

Lots of love

FOTD - Jennifers Goldrush

noreply@blogger.com (MeMaxie) — Thu, 4 Jul 2013 23:44:00 -0700

Hey there,

Green-gold was always an autumn colours to me. I rarely wear that colour in spring/summer, but the weather was so awful this morning, that I decided to give it a go. So I took out my green-golds and this is what it ended in.

I tried to keep it very simple, so it didn´t look too dark.

Unfortunately, you can´t really see "Satin Taupe", which I used in the crease. I don´t know why, but the light was pretty bad today.

Used products:

Urban Decay Primer Potion in "original"

Catrice Made to Stay Eyeshadow "Jennifers Goldrush" (whole lid)

Mac "Sumptious Olive" (on top of JG)

Mac "Satin Taupe" (crease)

Rival de Loop "white coffee" (blending)

MUA Eye Liner "rich brown" (upper&lower lashes and waterline)

Maxfactor False Lash Effect Mascara

On the cheeks, I´m wearing Benefits "Sugarbomb" and on the lips the Clarins Lip Perfector from my last post, in the shade 01.

How do you like it? Do you think green-gold is just for autumn or do you wear every colour, no matter what time of the year it is?

Lots of love

June Haul

noreply@blogger.com (MeMaxie) — Thu, 4 Jul 2013 07:19:00 -0700

Hey there,

I finally ended my "don´t buy make up"-phase. Actually, I thought I would buy a lot more after 2 months without buying make up. I´m quite proud! But now I´d like to show you my little haul with all the make up products I bought in June.

Just a few pics.

Opi "Greenwhich Village" and "Italian Love Affair": These two were a really lucky pic. I bought them in an outlet store for just 4 pounds each, because they have the wrong names on the label, but I went into Sallys and looked them up. So that was no problem at all.

Loreal Confetti Topcoat: Oh, I wanted this one for ages and it was the reason why I finally bought make up again. Always sold out, I just had to buy it when I finally found it. There´s going to be a NOTD with it online soon.

left: "Italian Love Affair" - a light pink, 3 layers

right: "Greenwhich Village" - bright grass green, 2 layers

Model Co Fibre Lashextend: This was a gimmick with the latest Glamour. I always buy the Glamour and I would never purchase the mascara itself. Yes, it gives an amazing length, but no volume at all. If you need length, then this might be the mascara for you. I´m more the volume girl, so this is not the best for me.

Sleek "Life´s a peach": This is my first Sleek blush, which is not a limited edition. I have to admit, I´m so in love with it. The pigmentation is amazing and it gives you a natural look. It can also be layered for a more excentric look.

Revlon Lip Butter "Sorbet": One of the new shades, it caught my eye. The quality is as good as the other lip butters and yes, I´m an addict! The colour is a juicy pink, with hints of blue. On the lips, it looks really fresh and summery and, because of the blue hints in it, it makes the teeth look whiter.

Clarins Ecalt Minute Lip Perfector 01: I´ve seen it used by the lovely Reni and yes, that´s the reason why I bought it. And I´m very happy I did. It is a little bit pricey (about 17pounds for 12(!)ml), but the effect it amazing. The lips feel soft, moist and look simply amazing. When I wore a drying lipstick, I just use that one the day after and my lips are all good again. And the smell, a dream!

left: Revlon "Sorbet"

right: Clarins 01

These were my purchases in June. I really love every single bit (except the mascara, but I didn´t really buy it) and I don´t regret buying any of them. Have you purchased one of these recently? How do you like the new Revlon Lip Butter shades?

Lots of Love

Top 5: Blushes

noreply@blogger.com (MeMaxie) — Tue, 2 Jul 2013 15:03:00 -0700

Hey there :)

And here is a new part of the Top 5 Tuesday! Today I want o show you my favourite blushes. To be honest, this was really hard. I didn´t want to include any limited edition products, but most of my blushes are limited edition. At least it was not too much to choose from in the end.

These are my top 5.

Benefit "Sugarbomb": This is my go-to blush if I don´t know what blush I should use. It always goes with everything and is not too bright. With its subtle shimmer, you don´t need a highligther during the day.

Sleek "Life´s a peach": Quite new in my collection, but already a favourite. In the last weeks, I´ve always been wearing this if I wanted to add a touch of peach. It is matte, but shimmer can be added.

left: Sugarbomb (looks a bit too ornge here)

right: Life´s a Peach

Catrice "Rosewood Forest": This dark, plum blush is perfect for an evening out. It can be layered and goes perfectly with nearly everything.

Topshop "Flush": A wonderful, bright cream blush which is easy to work with and stays on the skin for the whole day, especially on "hot", english summer days.

No7 "Coral Flush": Your cheeks but better. A nice everyday blush, no matter if in the office, for lunch with friends or a date, it is always a reliable helper.

left to right: Topshop, Catrice, No7

What are your favourite blushes? Do you have a specific colour range that you like? Or is it as mixed as mine?

Lots of love

Empties #1

noreply@blogger.com (MeMaxie) — Mon, 1 Jul 2013 05:40:00 -0700

Hey there :)

Today I´d like to show you the products I´ve used up this month. I have to say I was pretty successful this month and I´m impressed all over again how many things I empty in one month.

Dove Go Fresh Showergel: This one smelled absolutely amazing. It was really creamy and the skin felt extremely soft after using it. Top

TBS Mini Showergel Dreams: I always take small showergels with me on the weekends (I´m always away on the weekends) and this one was my favourite. Unfortunately, it was a limited edition. It lasted me ages and it smelled delicious. Top

Pantene Pro-V Smooth&Sleek Conditioner: I´ve been using the Pantene Pro-V smooth and sleek products for the last year and it was always good, but after dying my hair, my hair started to fall out. So I decided to use this range up and try a new one afterwards. Ok

Batiste Dry Shampoo: My 6th bottle, I think, and I´m still loving it. Amazing smell, no white powder left in the hair, gives a lot of volume. Repurchased

Aussie Miracle Hair Insurance Leave-in conditioner: Let me put it like this. I loved the Aussie products (well, at least in the beginning), but then they changed my easy peasy lemon squeezy hair and at the end, the products were empty and gone and I was left with frizzy and dry hair. Sorry Aussie, but that is a NO-GO!

Boots Cleansing Wipes: Always using them. They are doing a great job for removing the first bits of make up. Repurchased

Colgate Total Toothpaste: My go-to toothpaste. Repurchased

Boots Acetone Free Nail Polish Remover: Yes, it does its job and it removes the nail polish from your nails, but it colours the fingertips and that stays for hours, even to the next day. No-go

Kiko Brush Cleanser: A really nice cleanser if you want to clean your eyeshadow brushes quickly without water, but it doesn´t replace a good wash. However, using this, it is enough to give them a proper wash every 2 weeks. Ok

Impulse Popstar: Nice deodorant and really small and compact. That´s why I always carry it in my sportsbag or handbag with me. Repurchased

Catrice The Giant Mascara: I love this mascara. Gives volume and length and doesn´t make you look like a panda after a couple of hours. Unfortunately, this is only available in Germany. But I´m definitely going to repurchase it when I´m in Germany in August. Top

Garnier BB Cream with Matt-effect: Very nice for the summer or when your skin doesn´t need much of covering up. Review is coming soon. Repurchased

Essence Eye Pencil "Teddy Brown": A normal brown eye pencil which you can find with every brand. It doesn´t last on the waterline very well. Ok

These are my emptied products for June. What are your products, that you always repurchase?

Lots of Love

Mac Favourites

noreply@blogger.com (MeMaxie) — Thu, 23 May 2013 06:14:00 -0700

Hey there :)

I´m a huge Mac fan. Especially their lipsticks and eyeshadows are brilliant. Of course, it is not just all about Mac and everybody has a different opinion about the quality for the price, but I´m happy to spend that money. Obviously not all the time, more as a treat for myself.

So today, I´d like to show you my favourite Mac products. I tried not to feature any limited edition products, but there was one piece that I love so much, it had to be named.

left: Satin Taupe - with this one started my big Mac love

right: Naked lunch - perfect for highlighting

left: Satin Taupe

right: Naked Lunch

left: Russian Red: a Mac classic and the perfect red

right: Wicked Ways (LE) - I love Cruella and red lips, so how could I not love it?!

left: Russian Red

right: Wicked Ways

Do you like Mac? What are your favourite products? Would you like more brand favourites?

Lots of love xx

Top 5 Tuesday : Nail Varnishes

noreply@blogger.com (MeMaxie) — Tue, 21 May 2013 05:11:00 -0700

Hey there :)

Here comes part 2 of my Top 5 Tuesday. Today I´d like to show you my current favourite nail varnishes.

As you can see, I don´t mind dark colours in spring, especially with this weather...

Essie is one of my favourite nail varnishes brands and Essie´s Fiji (left) and Mint Candy Apple (right) are perfect for the spring/summer, well, if the sun should show up again. Both have a very good quality and are not limited.

OPI is another love of mine. These two shades are really nice when the sun is hiding. Unfor-greta-bly Blue (left) is a midnight blue with a metallic finish. The One that Got Away (right) was in the Katy Perry collection and at its time very popular. Oh well, what shall I say? I still love it!

This last nail varnish is by Kiko (220) and actually a top coat. It gives a very fine, shimmery finish, so it doesn´t look too much. Unfortunately, I don´t have a picture, but if you are interested, I´m hapy to upload a post about the nail varnish.

What are your current favs? Do you refuse to wear winter colours or do you wear whatever you just feel like?

Lots of love xx

Loreal Carese "Juliet"

noreply@blogger.com (MeMaxie) — Fri, 17 May 2013 04:58:00 -0700

Hey there :)

In my previous haul, I showed you the Loreal Carese Lip Laquer in "Juliet". After a couple of weeks, I´d like to share my opinion with you.

The packaging is nice and simple, but there is a big problem with the applicator. It´s shape makes it nearly impossible to create a good result. You can see the problem in the next picture.

The product itself has a really nice colour and pigmentation, but it gives an uneven finish. Some part, espacialls the middle of the lips, are coloured mire then the rest.

On the lips it doesn´t feel sticky at all, but leaves a very wet feeling. Here it depends on wheter you like that feeling or not.

Here you can see the "stain" after 4 hours. It is nearly gone, only in the centre of the lips is a bit of the red left. It looked like I bit my lip.

All in all a nice colours, but that´s it. The uneven finish as well as the "stain" are big cons. In my opinion, this product is not worth purchasing it.

Do you like the Loreal Carese Lip Laquers? Do you have other colours? Are they better?

Lots of love xx

Top 5 Tuesday: Lipsticks

noreply@blogger.com (MeMaxie) — Tue, 14 May 2013 06:06:00 -0700

Hey there :)

I thought I start the "Top 5 Tuesday", which means that every Tuesday I´m going to show you my Top 5 in any category. Today I´d like to start with my favourite lipsticks.

left to right:

Revlon Lip Butter "Berry Smoothie", Catrice "It´s a Matt World", Mac "Lickable", Mac "Russian Red", No7 "Classic Rose"

same order as above

Revlon "Berry Smoothie" - sheer brownish rose

Absolutely perfect for a natural look. It has pretty much the same colour as my lips and gives them the perfect your lips but better look.

Catrice "It´s a Matt World" - matte orange-red

I´m mad about matte lipsticks and this one is a cheap matt lipstick from Germany.

Mac "Lickable" - pink-red

more details here

Mac "Russian Red" - matte bright red

Oh, it´s love! Very bright, very beautiful and very in your face. But what can I see but I love it! The quality is amazing and it lasts nearly the whole day. Russian Red, oh, Russian Red! What would I do without you?

No7 "Classic Rose" - matte pink-rose

Actually it is more pink then it is on the picture. Perfect when you want a bit more colour than the Revlon Lip Butter but you don´t want it too bright.

What are your favourites? Do you have any of the above? What do you think about the "Top 5 Tuesday"?

Lots of love xx

I´m under the wizards spell

noreply@blogger.com (MeMaxie) — Mon, 13 May 2013 04:54:00 -0700

Hey there :)

A couple of weeks ago OPI came up with a limited edition for the film "Oz The Great And Powerful". Of course I had to buy them, not just because of the design but for the lovely nude shades.

Here all the colours. The quality here is different with every nail varnish. Two of them are absolutely amazing and I´m really in love with them. The other two are not as expected and a bit dissappointing.

I Theodora You - sheer pink

I´m amazed! The quality is amazing. It is very long-lasting and after two layers is nothing of the original nail colour left. One of my favourites!

Don´t Burst my bubble - white/nude

After 4 layers was my nail still shining through. It took ages to dry and after my boyfriend told me: "Uh, can you not paint your nails? They look horrible!", was it even clear to me, that this is definetely not a nail varnish for me.

Glints of Linda - beige/nude

With 3 layers everything is fine, but the colour looks too much like my actual nail. The only thing that happens is that the white tips get covered up. Some might like how it looks, but I´m not a big fan. If the colours was a bit darker, I would love it!

What wizardry is this? - taupe with textured matt sheen

Oh, I am in love. The colour changes between green, taupe, brown and gold. The texture is not to rough and easy to remove with normal cotton pads and nail varnish remover. OPI, I have to admit, well done!

I bought it because of the nude shades, but in the end I only liked one of them. I´m not too happy with the nude shades, except "Don´t burst my bubble", but I really love "What wizardry is this?". All in all is this set ok, but I wouldn´t recommend it, if you want to purchase it for the nude shades.

Do you have this set? How do you like the nude shades? Or do you have any of the other colours?

Lots of love xx