It’s October, the orange (as well as pink) month, it’s a month for all things rustic, sweet or scary, in one word: pumpkins. If you’re in the right mood for autumn and Halloween, and if you’re crazy enough, you could show your “deep” love for this season with a pumpkin tattoo! I’ve dreamed about getting my body tattooed for a long time now. Indeed, I originally wanted a Maat spreading her wings behind my neck, but after my bad colouring experience, I gave up. I do want something, something small and ironic, a pumpkin? Pumpkins can be fun or scary, a perfect theme for a sketch, for sure, and…
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Archaeo-inspired Transparent Sculptural Jewelry by Marta Roura
Ancient cultures have always fascinated people as a “faux mystery” thick fog still surrounds them thanks to those unique, sometimes rare, features and artistic evidence: architecture and arts, what a better inspiration for a jewelry collection? Transparent Sculptural Jewelry by Spanish architect and designer Marta Roura brings us to the exotic coasts of Phoenicia and enigmatic Minoan Crete with handmade jewellery, created with selected materials recalling or connected to those cultures. Fenicia Collection by Transparent Sculptural Jewelry tells us the history of sea people, sailors, and merchants. Fenicia Collection necklaces are multicoloured glass treads and are inspired by rich Phoenicia’s glasswork jewelry. These pieces, necklaces and earrings, reflects lights and each one…
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Easy Peasy Back-to-School Outfit
Back to school: get ready for a quick but trendy 'back to...' outfit with this easy-going and super casual look...
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Wycon Cosmetics Lip Marker ‘N’ Balm Azalea Pink – review
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 with a 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…
