May 15, 2016July 31, 2016 - vicky 4 Comments

MICHAEL KORS JET SET TRAVEL CROSSBODY BAG REVIEW

GOLD 7 — Jet Set Travel Large Crossbody Gold

Michael Kors is a brilliant American fashion designer. I love his urban yet feminine style. His bag designs are convenient for the modern woman who needs a stylish and helpful bag. I love his variety of styles, colors and textures. Most importantly I love how there is a price range for his bags which covers everyone; there are cheaper options and more expensive ones. Looking for an elegant and stylish bag, one that I can wear on a daily basis and that goes with all my clothes, I came across Michael Kors’s Jet Set Travel crossbody bag. I tend to prefer the crossbody design because I want my hands to be free when I am around and the strap has to be long enough so it won’t bother me while walking. Also I believe a crossbody bag is not as easy to be stolen from you as a tote, for instance.

navy 3 — Jet Set Travel Large Crossbody Navy

The Jet Set Travel crossbody bag is a very simple bag; it is basically one space and opens up with a simple zipper. The design is kind of rectangular and has the name of the designer in gold letters on the front. Inside, the bag has some pockets which are helpful for placing your phone and cards, so you won’t just throw them in the bag and take ages to find them. I got the large size because the small one is simply too small. It is like a clutch and it can only fit my phone, keys and cards; not my entire wallet or anything else I like to carry with me when I am out. Plus the price of the two sizes is almost the same with the larger one only 20-30 $ more expensive. So why not go bigger right? The star is very long and it does give you some extra space to puncture a few more holes if you need it to be a bit longer, like I do. It comes in two different leathers: the regular, soft one (blue color) and the Saffiano one (god color). The Saffiano leather is sturdier, tougher and less flexible. It also gives a shiny look to the respective color. I do like both types of leather but truth to be told, the Saffiano’s lack of flexibility, sometimes makes it hard to squeeze in that extra little something. I got the bags at 165 Euros which I don’t consider that much for the quality I receive, and the wearability of the bag itself. Since I got them both, they are the only ones I use when going out day and night. To be honest I love the gold one a little more and it just seems to match every piece of clothing I own. I love that it jazzes up any outfit effortlessly.

I would definitely recommend this bag not only for the daytime but for the nighttime as well. For everyday use it just has the perfect size; it fits my wallet, phone, eye glasses case, keys and hand wipes. All these are my essentials, but it also fits a couple of makeup bits like a lipstick and a small perfume, and even my phone charger. I really love this bag! And for the nighttime, although it is not a clutch bag, it is perfect for when standing in a crowded bar with your drink at hand. It is a lovely, stylish crossbody bag, made of good quality materials, at an affordable price. What more can you ask from the perfect casual bag? Comment down below and share your favorite everyday bag! Also, let’s connect through Instagram (@vogueandmacarons) and Twitter (@vogueandmcaron)!

Till next time take care dolls 😉

Vicky xx

February 28, 2016 - crazyandfashionable Leave a comment

MY FAVORITE PERFUMES

Hello everybody and happy Sunday! Today I am going to share with you guys my favorite perfumes; the ones that make me happy and I love wearing them. For years I was a perfume addict; I was wearing a perfume every single day, because the idea of having a scent trail when I was out and about, made me feel really happy. I don’t wear perfume for others don’t get me wrong; I wear perfume because it just makes me feel good about myself. I feel fresh. That’s it! I feel like I just stepped out of the shower and I smell all lovely and fresh. I also love the associations created in someone’s head when they smell my perfume. However, a few years ago I developed certain allergies. I never had allergies in my life, but apparently the last 3 years I have developed some sort of allergies that sadly could get worse due to strong odors. Therefore, I was advised not to wear strong perfumes or too often or too much. This made me really sad because I already had a quite big collection, which I did partially give to my mom. However, I still have a few perfumes I really love and wear, plus a couple of new additions to my collection.

Miss Dior Cherie

This is an iconic perfume. It is probably the oldest in my collection and there is only a little left. It has a lovely orangey tone along with a hint of jasmine, which is one of my favorite flowers. I really love this perfume because it is not sexy and sultry; instead it is more girly and innocent. It is what a Lolita would wear. Plus the bottle with the cute bow is simply dreamy!

Lily of the Valley and Ivy by Jo Malone

I got this perfume last summer and it was part of the limited edition Tudors collection by Jo Malone. I didn’t have a Jo Malone perfume by then but I had heard many amazing things about the brand. Once I smelled the perfume at the store I instantly fell in love with it. It is the most wonderful scent I have ever smelled. Honestly and without exaggeration I love this perfume; it is the perfect powdery scent combined with the notes of lily flower. I love how it reminds me of the countryside and green fields. It is a nice light perfume that makes me feel peaceful.

French Lime Blossom by Jo Malone

Another Jo Malone favorite, I love this scent so much that I was torn whether I should get the perfume or the candle. Eventually I went with the perfume because I wanted to have the scent on me more, instead of my house. I got it on Christmas and I have been wearing it all the time since. It is another very light powdery scent, combined with the scent of blossomed flowers. I love wearing this all day round.

Coco Mademoiselle by Chanel

Another old-time favorite, this perfume is my oldest along with the Miss Dior Cherie. I have always loved Chanel as a brand because it symbolized elegance and class. This perfume is exactly that: an elegant citrusy perfume that is not as light and girlie as the previous ones. On the contrary, it has a stronger, more oriental scent. It is more feminine than girlie. I love wearing it in the nighttime more, although in the past I used to wear it in the day as well. Now I just feel it is too strong for the day time, so I use it on special occasions at night. This is the perfect elegant, mysterious and feminine perfume.

Valentina by Valentino

This perfume is one of the latest additions to my collection. When I smelled this perfume in New York about 2 years ago, I was instantly in love. It had an orangey scent combined with jasmine, kind of like the Miss Dior Cherie, but a bit sweeter. It is a soft floral perfume with a bit of sweetness, perfect for the day time or in the nighttime, when I am going for a more girly look. I am so happy to finally get my hands on this perfume. I love the scent and the beautiful bottle with the pink and white rose. So feminine and romantic! I haven’t got the chance to wear it many times yet but I absolutely recommend it to everyone who wants a classy, romantic and girly perfume.

Bon Bon by Viktor & Rolf

This is the second latest addition to my perfume collection. I absolutely love this perfume. Like with Valentina, I first saw this perfume on my trip to New York 2 years ago and I was instantly drawn by its unique bottle. Who can resist this cute fuchsia bow? It is so beautiful! This perfume has a quite sweet scent as the name suggests. However, it is not sickly sweet. It has the right amount of sweetness that doesn’t make you or the others sick, but it does linger, leaving a sweet trail behind you. Apart from the orange and jasmine scents that seem to attract me, it has a caramel tone which justifies the sweetness. I really enjoy a sweet scent, because it just makes me happy and makes me feel like I am a living, breathing candy. It feels playful and fun. Its purpose is not to seduce but to just bring joy. Whenever I wear it I feel I am simply irresistible, because who can resist a sweet bon bon candy?

I love wearing perfumes or even body mists; it just makes me feel really good and lifts up my mood. I like the powdery and flowery scents mostly, but sometimes I like a strong, almost masculine scent. I do have a soft spot for men’s perfumes as well, but I don’t really have anything like that. I enjoy wearing perfume pretty much all the time; in the morning when I go out for a casual walk and also when I am going out at night. In the daytime I do prefer to use the body mists more as they are lighter and easily dissolved, whereas in the nighttime and on special occasions, I like to spray on a nice perfume. Although I really love each and every one of the perfumes I have mentioned above, I am more excited to wear my latest additions. I know that due to my allergies, I am not supposed to wear perfumes a lot but I know I am going to add a couple more to my collection pretty soon. I just can’t resist! I would love to know your favorite perfume or body mist. Comment below and share your favorite scents and also don’t forget to pop over my Instagram (@vogueandmacarons) and Twitter (@vogueandmacaron) to say hi!

Till next time take care dolls 😉 xxx

Vicky

January 15, 2016 - crazyandfashionable Leave a comment

MY FAVORITE EVERYDAY JEWELLERY

Jewellery is an important part of my everyday look. If I leave the house without a ring or two, my earrings or a bracelet, I feel naked. I feel that I don’t “shine”. I love wearing jewellery because I believe that they can completely transform even the simplest and most blunt outfit. Although I have so much jewellery, because I like variety, I have been quite loyal for the last month and I can’t wait to share my most worn pieces with you guys!

RINGS

I absolutely love rings; they are my favorite type of jewellery. Even when I don’t wear any earrings or necklaces, I always have at least one ring on my hands. In general I am not a huge fan of gold, therefore, most of my jewellery are either silver or white gold. I just love the silvery metallic look of them. Recently, I placed my first order on Indigo Lune site, which has bohemian style jewellery, and I got two rings I am in love with. Both of them are flower designs; the long one is a lily and the other one a lotus flower. I love long rings that kind of take over your finger. I feel I am a mixture of Goth and rock wearing them. They are quite simple, so it’s easy to match and combine them with others. My other two favorite silver rings are from Shop Dixi. They have gemstones, which is another type of ring I like. A simple ring with a gemstone is so magical and it is just right up my alley. One of the rings has a dark red stone, which is something I didn’t have already, and the other one has a white-grey stone, which is perfect for all year round and matches with everything. I absolutely love all those rings. I do however, wear a couple of gold/rose gold one because I do like gold and especially rose-gold, but mostly I wear my silver ones.

BRACELETS

I don’t really wear many bracelets, because there are two I never take off because they have special meaning for me. Those two bracelets are gift from my mom from a jewellery store years ago, so I don’t really feel I need to mention them. However, for Christmas my mom got me a wonderful Swarovski bracelet that I had my eye set, and it has become my go-to bracelet lately. Again it has the silver tone and it looks like there are two bangles entwined. The first bangle is just plain with crystals all over the top and the other one looks the same but without the crystals. I love this bracelet because it can be worn on a casual day but also in the night time. It is versatile as the crystals make it look fancy but the other bangle tones it down. Such a pretty bracelet!

EARRINGS

I love wearing earrings and especially studs instead of dangling ones, because I feel they are more discreet and classy. This doesn’t mean I don’t wear longer ones as well; i quite like the bohemian style as well as the old Hollywood glam. However, my go-to earrings are almost always studs and again (surprise, surprise) silver toned. I have about 3-4 pairs I like the most (I have a gazillion pairs in total and all of them fake), but I mostly wear these round hoop studs, because they are not too flashy, but they do have some glam with their tiny rhinestones. They are very simple yet classy, and they match with everything I wear because they are not too bold. They are from Accessorize, and I got them on sale last year. So cheap yet it doesn’t really show.

I absolutely love wearing jewellery; they transform and complete any look. From earrings to rings, I love the subtle and classy looking items that basically showcase my personality. I am a fan of the silver tones, the rhinestones (not too many or too few) and the gemstones. My jewellery express me; they are simple and elegant yet not too flashy or bulky. All these puppies mentioned above accompany my daily outfits and I really love them. Which is your favorite piece of jewellery? Post a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #myfavjewell and I will like it! Also don’t forget to pop over my Twitter (@vickyinlalaland) and Instagram (@blueberrylover) and say hi!

Till next time take care dolls 😉 xxx

Vicky

December 23, 2015 - crazyandfashionable Leave a comment

FESTIVE MAKEUP LOOK

FESTIVE MAKE UP LOOK

Hello lovelies! I can’t believe Christmas is just around the corner! I am so excited thinking of all the food and sweets and just how fun that day will be. For a festive day like this, a festive look is appropriate. However, I am not a huge fan of extravagant makeup looks; I mostly like subtle yet glamorous makeup that does not look heavy on the face. I really like the old school Hollywood stars make up, where lips are the centre of the entire look. For this festive Christmas look, I will go for shimmery eyes but not too loud, and for bold lips. I am torn between red and purple, as I love purple lipstick a lot however, I believe red lipstick puts the F in Festive! So let’s get started shall we?

The face

In order to look extra glamorous and fresh on Christmas day, I moisturized my face using Charlotte Tilbury’s Magic Cream. I really love how smooth and hydrated my skin feels afterwards. Then I used MAC’s Prep and Prime primer to prime my face so the makeup will not crease and stay in place for the day. In order to achieve a dewy base, I used a tiny bit of my Nars Sheer Glow foundation in the shade Mont Blanc, which I applied with a damp sponge. For under my eyes, I used my Bobbi Brown Corrector in the shade Bisque to cover my dark circles, and then I applied my Nars Radiant creamy concealer in the shade Vanilla. To set the base I used my Rimmel Stay Matte powder in the shade Transparent. Once everything is set, it’s time for the highlighter and blush. For blush I used MAC’s Breath of Plum because I find it a lovely winter color that ties well with gold shimmery shades. For highlighter I used my Physician’s Formula “Natural Nude” palette. I love this multipurpose palette and especially the top white colors for highlighting. I applied the highlighter on my cheekbones, inner eye corners and my cupid’s bow. I am not a huge fan of contouring and bronzing however, I used my Anastasia Beverly Hills contour kit palette to bring some warmth to my pale face. I used the middle bottom shade because it is perfect for very pale skin, and I applied it on the hollows of my cheeks and my forehead; but only a little because I didn’t want to end up with darker face than body. And with that the face is finished.

The eyes

Moving on to the eyes, I went for a shimmery yet subtle look. I wanted to keep the eyes bright and glamorous but not very strong as to overshadow the lips. To create the festive look I was going for I used two of my favorite palettes: Naked 2 (p1) by Urban Decay and Everything Nice (p2) by Too Faced. These palettes are extremely pigmented, which means you really need a small quantity each time on your brush. First I applied the color Turtle Dove (p2), which is a creamy matte white, all over my lid and up to my brow bone, in order to create the perfect base. Then from the first palette (p1) I used the color Bootycall (I know right?) on my lid. This is a nude-peachy metallic color, which is going to deepen my lid a bit. Then, from the second palette (p2) I applied the color Shinny Happy on the centre of my lid. This is a shimmery, cool toned gold. It sets the base for the glamorous part. With a fluffy brush I blended the color Suspect (p1), which is a silvery gold, on the edge of my crease to brighten the eye a bit. Lastly I used the color Don’t Settle (p2), which is a brown-gold color, on the outer corner of my eye and all the way to the middle, to make the look a little bolder and tie everything in. On the inner corner of my eye, as mentioned before, I used my highlighter. On my lower lashline, I used the color Don’t Settle (p2) to enhance the look and make it a little more dramatic. I am not a big fan of liquid liner or eye liner in general, because I feel it looks heavy on my droopy eyes. Therefore, I choose to use a black eye shadow with an angled brush and I create a small wing which I bring to the middle of my lid and smudge it a little bit. I also connect the wing to my lower lashline until the middle as well. I don’t use fake lashes as I am rubbish at it however, I love mascara! I curled my lashes with my H&M curler and then I used Bobbi Brown Smokey Eye mascara. It makes the lashes longer and much fuller, perfect for a festive look. Of course we should never forget our eye brows. My eye brow routine is very simple. I brush them with a spoolie, then I fill them in a little with my Anastasia Brow Wiz in Medium Brown and I set them with a clear brow gel.

The lips

Last but not least, the lips. Remember the lips are the centre of the whole look. It’s the holidays so I decided after some conflict to use a lovely bright red lip color. First I muted my lips with some powder and then I used my MAC lip liner in Ruby Woo to line my lips slightly. I don’t go over my lips with my liner; I simple go over my natural lines and accentuate my cupids bow. I absolutely love red lipsticks. For this look I wanted a bright red but not orangey, so I used Rimmel’s Kate Moss number 10. Such a beautiful creamy red! It is not very matte or very glossy. If you want to go full on, then you can add some red or even clear lipstick on the top. To make sure my makeup will last and look amazing after a couple of hours, I set it with MAC’s Fix Plus spray.

I love how festive this look is, without being over the top. The eye makeup is a cool toned gold, paired with a bold and bright red lipstick. It is a look that can carry you throughout the day and night. You can have it on the Christmas table and the bar you might pop at night. It is flattering for everyone, as you can never go wrong with a red lipstick. I hope you like the look as much as I do. If you recreate it, share it on Instagram (@blueberrylover) and Twitter (@vickyinlalaland) with the hashtag #myshinyxmas.

Till next time take care dolls 😉 xxx

Vicky

December 17, 2015 - crazyandfashionable 2 Comments

THE GIFT OF GODDESS – HOLIDAY SET REVIEW

Hello guys! Being sick for a few days now has really brought down my mood, however, this weekend I received something I have been dying to try out since the end of November; Charlotte Tilbury’s “The Gift of Goddess” skin holiday set. You all may know by now that I am quite a skin care hoarder. I love skin care products probably more than makeup ones. The reason for that is that with skin care products you don’t just enhance your characteristics and your natural beauty, but you can actually improve your imperfections or any problems your skin may have. Skin care products are a huge addiction for me, especially moisturizers and face cleansers. I just love trying different brands and see what they have to offer.

Charlotte Tilbury is a very renowned makeup artist who works with many celebrities. I have heard so many amazing things about her makeup and skin care products so I have been longing to try some for quite a while. When I am not sure about a brand, I prefer to try a sample first before I invest in a full size product. Holiday sets are the perfect way to get to know a brand and try many different products. Therefore, when her holiday sets came out I really wanted to get one. I picked “The Gift of Goddess” skin set, because the products included are the ones I really wanted to get. The set has 3 products and is 15 ml each. It has Charlotte’s Magic Cream, which is a moisturizer, the Wonderglow, which is an illuminating cream like a highlighter, and the Goddess Skin Clay Mask, which obviously is a mask.

Charlotte’s Magic Cream is absolutely lovely. It is a moisturizing cream with SPF 15 so you can wear it in the daytime. I have been wearing it in the nighttime as part of my before-sleep routine. My skin is quite dry recently because of the cold weather and I need a good moisturizer. This cream is simple lovely. It smells amazing, like roses and gardenia, is thick enough but it is absorbed easily by the skin and it is spreadable, which means you only need a small quantity to cover the entire face. So although it is 15 ml, it will last for a while. I really enjoy using this cream and I do feel my skin moisturized. However, the best part is how soft my skin feels next morning. It is smooth like a baby’s butt. I absolutely recommend it.

The Goddess Skin Clay mask is a mask that lifts, smooths, brightens your skin and tightens your pores. I have used the mask twice so far and I am not very sure how I feel about it. It has the same lovely scent as the cream and it is very easy to apply on your skin. Because you need a thick layer in order to have some results, the 15 ml may not last for as long as the cream. It has a nice feel to it and it is easy to remove with a warm cloth. I love how my skin is soft and smooth afterwards and it does look a little brighter however, I can’t really tell if it lifts the skin and tightens the pores. I believe if it is used for a longer period, you might get all the mentioned results, but just after a couple of times I didn’t get everything promised. Hence I am unsure how I feel about it. I am not dissatisfied, but it is more like one of these products that don’t really wow you. It is a nice mask, smells good and is quite rehydrating. It feels lovely and it brightens the skin a bit. I am glad I got a 15 ml sized tube to check it out before I splurge on the big one.

Lastly, the Wonderglow is a very promising product but I don’t believe I fully understood what it is when I first put it on. I was under the impression it is a sort of metallic highlighting primer, like Benefit’s High Beam but as a primer. You can use the product under your foundation, over your foundation or just on its own on a makeup free face. Once I applied it though, I realized it is a shimmery product. It has a beige color which dissolves once you apply it, and it is very shimmery. I don’t like shimmer on my skin a lot especially on an everyday basis. I made the mistake to apply it to my entire face which stressed me out because I didn’t want to have shimmer on my forehead and chin. The shimmer however, is quite discrete, so I am confused as to what the product really does; if the shimmer is barely seen then I don’t understand what’s the point of it. Plus I can only apply shimmer on my cheeks, otherwise it’s going to look tacky a bit. So this product is very confusing to me and I didn’t really enjoy it.

“The Gift of Goddess” skin set by Charlotte Tilbury, is a lovely holiday set for anyone who has never used the brand before. The products are a great introduction to the brand’s skincare line. The size is quite small for the money you pay ( 50 euro ) but compared to the price for the full-sized ones it’s a good deal. Overall the products are quite nice, with the Magic Cream the set’s hit. I recommend this set for anyone who wants to try the brand out plus it would make a lovely Christmas present. Have you guys tried any of these products and if so what do you think about them? Don’t forget to pop over Instagram (@blueberrylover) and Twitter (@vickyinlalaland) to say hi.

Till next time take care dolls 😉 xxx

Vicky

November 27, 2015 - crazyandfashionable 7 Comments

H&M NEW NAIL POLISHES REVIEW

Top left to right: Paper Ash, Heliotrope, Chalky Pink Bottom left to right: Foil Blush, Kalahari, Fool Plum — **Top** left to right: Paper Ash, Heliotrope, Chalky Pink
**Bottom** left to right: Foil Blush, Kalahari, Fool Plum

Hello everyone! Since the weather in Greece is indecisive, I feel like I am stuck between autumn and winter. And I say stuck because it seems we won’t be getting out any time soon. One thing I hate when the weather is like this, is the daily outfit struggle. Which colors to wear? Should I go lighter or darker? Should I throw on a coat or will I die from a heat stroke? In the midst of all this, I decided to stop purchasing beauty products, as I got quite a few things on the Sephora VIB Rouge 20% off event. Therefore, the only beauty items I allowed myself to indulge until my package arrives, are nail polishes. They seem totally harmless right? I am a nail polish addict and I don’t care to hide it. My favorite brand is Erre Due. I absolutely love and have been loving this brand for the past 3 to 4 years, as it has good quality and most importantly, it is long-lasting. For me, a nail polish is long-lasting nail polish if it will make it through a week with just some minor chipping.

Once H&M launched their new beauty department, I decided to try out their brand new nail polishes. The reason was simple: the variety of colors was huge! Plus they are 1 euro cheaper than the Erre Due ones. At first I was a bit sceptical because I had tried a few H&M nail polishes in the past, and although they were very pretty, they completely chipped off after 2 or 3 days. Therefore, I didn’t have high expectations when I purchased the first nail polish. However, I was proved extremely wrong. First of all, the brush of the nail polish is short and wider (like a paddle brush) compared to everything else I have ever used, which helps applying the polish faster and with more precision. In 5 minutes I was done and I barely made a mess around my nails. Secondly, and most surprisingly, the polish dried fast. Like extremely fast. Like 5 minutes fast. This shocked me beyond words. As I was used to wait for at least 30 minutes for my nails to get properly dry, 5-10 minutes seemed surreal. In simply 20 minutes, the second coat was on and dried already. Usually it was taking me a full hour to apply the two coats and wait for them to dry decently. Now, it’s only about 20 minutes which is insane! Besides that, the color was so “pigmented” that I didn’t really need a second coat, and it was so shiny that I forgot to apply a top coat and didn’t realize until the next day. By that time I was already very excited and happy with the new nail polish, however, it had to pass one last test; the test of longevity. As I mentioned before, a good nail polish is the one that lasts for about a week with minimum chipping. Therefore, even though I was very happy with how things were turning out, I had to wait and see how my nails would look at the end of the week. Well, I am happy to inform you that the nails did last for one full week with minor chipping. As a matter of fact, at the end of the week I wanted to change my color but I couldnt bring myself to it, because the nails were pretty descent looking.

Overall the new H&M nail polishes are amazing! Good quality and at a reasonable price (just 5 euros). They are easy and fast to apply, they dry extremely quickly, are very so shiny that you don’t even need a top coat. Also they last at least for a week with only little chipping. I am in love with them. And because the first nail polish I applied was a darker color (Plum Fool), I tried a lighter color as well (Paper Ash) to see if it’s the same and it was! It needed one more coat as it was very light but it was not annoying at all. I am aware of some fairly negative reviews out there but I personally disagree. I am very happy with them, as they are a bit more affordable than my favorite brand and equally lovely. Plus they dry faster than any nail polish I have used. I wouldn’t bring my self to buy a 10 $ or more nail polish (that’s just me), as I prefer to spend more money on other beauty products instead. In a nail polish I look for something cheap and of good quality, because I like to have many shades. Right now I have over 50 nail polishes so It would be crazy if I had spent over 10 $ for each. So for their price, these nail polishes are amazing. I don’t know how they would compete to a OPI one so this is not what I am saying here. In total I definitely recommend those nail polishes if you don’t wish to spend a lot of money and you are looking for a quality-price combination. Let’s not forget that more expensive doesn’t always mean better. Have you guys tried out these nail polishes and if so, what do you think? Which one is your favorite shade? Comment down below and share! Also don’t forget to pop over Instagram (@blueberrylover) and Twitter (@vickyinlalaland) and say hello!

Till next time take care dolls 😉 xxx

Vicky

October 28, 2015 - crazyandfashionable Leave a comment

MAC, NARS AND TOO FACED LIPS

NARS, MAC AND TOO FACED LIPS

Lipsticks are my favorite part of my makeup. Whether it is a casual day or a fancy occasion, I love going natural and topping it off with a bold lipstick. A flawless face is the perfect base for any lipstick color, especially the ones that are a statement on their own. In the past, almost all my lipsticks were MAC, however, this last year I have discovered brands such as NARS and Too Faced (yes I was living under a rock) and I have fallen in love with them. In this post I am going to share with you guys my favorite lipsticks for this season from each brand, and I am also going to review and compare them to each other. Keep in mind though that all these brands have a place in my heart!

MAC is an old-time favorite brand. I have been using it for quite a few years and I can admit I am a loyal follower. I own many lipsticks (over a dozen), in different colors and of different finish. Although my favorite finish is matte, as I like how soft it is and how it stays put no matter what, the lipsticks I enjoy the most this season have a satin or lustre finish. These two different types of finish, are the opposite of matte; they are creamy, sheer and a little glossy. The two shades that are my must for this fall, are Amorous and Plumful. Plumful is a beautiful, rose-plum, creamy lustre and Amorous is a gorgeous, cranberry, sheer satin. Both of these shades are perfect for autumn, as dark red and purply rose are this season’s IT colors! MAC lipsticks are easy to apply, have a great color payoff and are quite long-lasting. Also they don’t really stain the lips and they don’t sit on the natural lines of the lips. At the affordable price of 17$, I highly recommend them.

Although I love MAC to pieces, it is not the only brand I have in my heart anymore. Once I read some amazing reviews on NARS Audacious collection of lipsticks, I knew I had to get my hands on those. Therefore, when I got the chance, I added 4 of them to my collection. From those 4 shades, my two favorite ones for fall are Audrey, a beautiful red currant shade, and Anna, a lovely smokey rose shade. These lipsticks, although they have a somewhat satin finish, they are not sheer at all. On the contrary, they have an amazing color payoff, last forever and feel so smooth and silky on the lips. I don’t know what is it about their formula but it is the best formula I have ever tried on my lips. However, they are on the pricey side, as – at 32$ – they are almost twice the price of the MAC lipstics.

Last but not least, another brand I love is Too Faced. The Melted Lipsticks collection is one of my favorite ones and I do own a few shades of those. The ones I love for fall, would be Melted Peony and Melted Berry. The previous is a lovely dusty rose, perfect for a casual neutral day, and the later is a berry red, that literally goes with everything, as it enhances my natural lip color as if I am wearing a tinted lip balm. What I like about them, is that they are different to everything else I own; they basically are liquified lipsticks. However, they are not glossy and sticky like most liquid lip products but more like proper – in the bullet – lipsticks. They are matte and blend in such a wonderful way with the lips. They are very sturdy and last for hours. However, they do sit on the lip lines or dry patches and the Melted Berry, stains the lips a little bit. I wouldn’t change them for the world though. Especially the Melted Peony, is the best pink lipstick I have found, because it actually blends on my lips without fading (my lip color is on the red side). They are also very affordable as they are 21$.

Lipsticks are very versatile products, as they can stand on their own on a bare/natural face or complete an entire full-on look. Plum, berry/burgundy red or even some dusty rose, are the colors that represent this season. They channel the decadence this season is all about; falling leaves, cold weather and cloudy skies. All of the brands mentioned above, have some pretty amazing lipsticks in some lovely shades. Each one has a different style and purpose; NARS stands for luxury, Too Faced for comfort and easy, and MAC for diversity with all the different types of finish that provides. Depending on what you are looking for, I would suggest to go for NARS if you don’t mind splurging a little bit as it has the best and consistent formula out of the three; if on the other hand you want something professional but quite affordable you can never go wrong with MAC. Lastly, if you are looking for something more natural and wearable for every day, Too Faced would be the perfect choice. Prices differ a lot but so does quality. Overall, they are all really lovely and you will be satisfied no matter which one you’ll choose. Comment down below and share your favorite lipstick brand and shade for the fall!

Till next time take care dolls 😉 xxx

Vicky

October 10, 2015 - crazyandfashionable Leave a comment

BEAUTY ENTRIES-OCTOBER 2015

There are many products this month that caught my eye; some are makeup and body products and some are hair products. These new entries listed below are so amazing that will definitely be mine very soon:

GAB Luminous Silk Powder by Armani

A new powder foundation by Armani, with a silky feeling for a matte yet luminous result. It feels so luxurious on the skin and makes it very smooth. It is long-wearing and you can build it up. Although I love my Too Faced Cocoa Powder Foundation, I can’t wait to try this one for a silky skin!

The Classic Cream Lipstick Red Royal by Dolce&Gabbana

This creamy and ultra moisturizing lipstick, is a D&G classic. It is long-lasting and very smooth upon the lips. The Red Royal shade, is part of the new D&G Loves Fall collection. Is an iconic red that will make every girl feel like a royalty. I don’t know about you guys, but I believe there’s no harm in feeling a little “princessy” every now and then 😉

Cosmetic Energy Noir Clay Palette by Tarte

What a beautiful, beautiful palette. I haven’t tried any Tarte products before but I am so tempted by this gorgeous fall palette. It’s part of Tarte’s famous Amazonia clay products, and has lovely cranberry and purple shades perfect for autumn. Plus a beautiful blush in earthly tone. As a fan of purple eye shadows, this palette would be a great addition to my collection.

Heavenly Gingerlily Caressing Body Polisher by Molton Brown

*Heavenly Gingerlily Caressing Body Polisher*

This spicy body scrub by Molton Brown, contains Tahitian volcanic sand (amazing!) and it transforms any tired skin to silky, soft one. With the warm spicy scent of ginger and cardamom is the perfect body polisher for autumn. As most of my body scrubs have either coffee or sugar, I really look forward to try this one with its volcanic black sand. No harm straying from our favorites sometimes, right?

Lime Basil & Mandarin Conditioner by Jo Malone

I love Jo Malone! The perfumes, the candles, everything smells amazing. Whenever I step over the counter, I can’t not try the perfumes or smell the candles; the scents instantly bring a smile to my face. This fall Jo Malone came up with a hair shampoo and conditioner series of its most popular scent; the Lime Basil & Mandarin. It has lemon balm and chamomile which will make your hair smell amazing and feel so soft and glossy. Since I am a hair care hoarder lately and this product is amazing, it has to be mine!!

Resistance Serum Therapiste by Kerastase

Last but not least, another hair care product from one of my favorite hair care brands ever, is the new heat serum by Kerastase. This serum is part of the Resistance Therapiste collection, and is perfect for damaged hair as it repairs not only split ends but also the entire length of the hair. Although I don’t use many styling tools, I do use the blow dryer often and occasionally my Nume curling wand, therefore, I was in need of getting a heat protecting cream. This serum will improve hair’s elasticity and strength and will reduce split ends up to 75%. I can’t wait to try this product as I need a good heat protector and I would love it if my split ends disappear or at least improve!

All these products are this month’s new entries that I long to try. From Armani’s silky powder to Jo Malone’s blissfully scented conditioner, these products promise to make your face, body and hair feel and look amazing. They will add some luxury to your skin care, makeup or hair care routine, and I don’t know about you guys but I love adding some luxury to my life. What do you guys think? Would give any of these products a go? Or if you have already tried them, I would love to hear your opinion about them! Don’t forget to subscribe! There will be a new post every Thursday and Sunday!

Till next time take care dolls 😉 xxx

Vicky