Has it ever happen to you? Popping into a shop and, after swatching some random products, falling in love with a make-up piece and a particular shade and then feeling a perpetual doubt once purchased it? This happened exactly to me when I met the Lip Marker ‘N’ Balm by Wycon Cosmetics. It was my very first time at a Wycon counter and, among eyeshadow pots and creamy lipsticks, I was keen to try everything passing through my hands. Then I was struck by these Lip Marker ‘N’ Balm lip tint pens, double ended “markers”, a felt tip and a solid balm ends, with a sort of sweet scent. The…
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Art explained by Valentina Chirico: Joan Mirò. Art meets nail art, a surrealist nail art
Art meets beauty at ValentinaChirico’s because I strongly believe there’s no better way to learn than having fun. With this nail art, you’re going to discover an artist: Joan Mirò. This manicure was born by chance; thanks to its minimalism it’s incredibly easy to copy and wear! Dive into contemporary art with Joan Mirò – Spanish artist, painter and ceramist – and me, you’ll just need three nail care products and five spare minutes. I promise you’ll have fun! This nail art is inspired by Blue II (1961) and by some Mirò’s preparatory drawings for his Constellations and Collage. Featured products: Avon Nail Experts Pearl Shine (original formula), Born Pretty…
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Mini guide: 3 quick & easy outfits. A lookbook with Fashionmia fashion clothing shop
Dresses: is there a better way to get ready in a snap? When I open my closet, I’d love to find more and more, because it’s extremely easy to match any kind of dress with the right shoes and at least one accessory to create the perfect outfit without spending too much time. This lookbook is based on three cheap formal dresses found at Fashionmia, an online store filled with female dresses, tops and cardigans. Each fashionable dress has been paired with the coordinated piece of jewelry and make-up for an effortlessly easy and appropriate outfit. I’ve discovered Fashionmia and I flipped through its fashion clothing virtual catalog and I…
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Beauty on the go: my essential beauty products for an all-day hydrated and protected body and glowing face
I’ve made some sensational discoveries in the skin care area while rushing to the supermarket; other cosmetics and make-up have been stationed inside my beauty case for some time now and wandered with me because they are essential, functional and high quality. From left to right, the products I’m currently using and I recommend, the reason? It’s quite obvious: they’ve plenty satisfied me! Skin needs hydration! Dove Nutrium Moisture shower cream, with shea butter and vanilla, is a moisturizing body wash that leaves skin silky hours after the use; it has a creamy formula and creates a fluffy foam that’s very delicate; Avon Naturals Sensational body lotion with yoghurt, wild…
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Daily reading with Lesley, the cat eye prescription eyeglasses
I’ve spent too many hours in front of my pc and books that I started to feel incredibly tired, but my eyes are more stressed than my mind! I wasn’t happy at the idea of wearing glasses but I had to do it. Thankfully, it hasn’t been a traumatic event, since I’ve found how to combine this need, almost an obligation, and aesthetics by browsing at GlassesShop e-shop looking for my first pair of lenses ever. When you type “eyeglasses online” onto a search engine, one got a huge amount of solutions, this is how I’ve found my new lenses!In order to give more definition and “character” to my face, I’ve…
