Today I have a video for you, that is quite well rounded : it's the result of several inspirations I have been pondering on lately.

The first one is an easy one, or should I say circumstantial: we are in September... Shhh! I can hear you thinking: "thank you, Captain Obvious!"
Fair enough, it´s no ground breaking news or concept for that matter, but in my defence, September has really hit me hard this year! I'm kinda shocked that my birthday is already around the corner and my 39th at that! It´s my last year before hitting the big 40! How is that even possible? Oh well... 1st world problems!
The fact I mentioned the fact its September already is mainly because it means Fall/autumn is around the corner hence I wanted to try and incorporate fall in a look without forcing me to leave summer totally behind.

The second inspiration is my own makeup collection. I have an extensive collection compared to most people which is great when you love makeup as much as I do, but at the same time it inevitably means some items don't get as much attention as they deserve. So I have been doing a conscious effort to rekindle my love for palettes and products I don't often use. 

Lastly but definitely not least, the last inspiration is a little idea I have been wanting to put into practice on my YouTube channel, which is to make a look with a different palette in each video. I have been calling it informally: 1 day, 1 palette, 1 look and I am kinda liking the idea! It actually ties in with my will to revisit my makeup stash too so I guess it´s a win!

So this time around we are playing with the Libertine Palette from Viseart.

Have a look at the video and if you want to know which products I used, I am also listen them below a spermatozoon usual!

Products mentioned and used:

The Libertine Palette from Viseart: here

Teint Idôle Ultra wear in 01 Beige Albâtre : here

​​Mac Matte Lipstick in Lady Danger : here

Cheekathlon Palette from Benefit Cosmetics, this was a limited edition but they have one that I am liking a lot and dare I say prefer to the one I have... I may or may not be tempted lol :D Its the Cheekleaders Bronze Squad palette : here

​Morphe X Jaclyn Hill brushes : here

​RCMA No Color Powder : here

Product links :)

Skincare products:

Kosé Medicated Sekkisei Line
To find your own website or stockist please check their own website:
https://www.kose.co.jp/company/en/business/brands/
The products I mentioned:
Sekkisei Lotion: 
https://kosespain.com/en/inicio/66-sekkisei-locion-360-ml.html
Sekkisei Herbal Gel: 
https://kosespain.com/en/inicio/74-sekkisei-herbal-gel-.html
Sekkisei Emulsion: 
https://kosespain.com/en/inicio/68-sekkisei-emulsion-.html
Sekkisei White Washing foam:
 https://kosespain.com/en/inicio/64-sekkisei-white-washing-foam.html
Sekkisei Cleansing cream:
​https://kosespain.com/en/inicio/57-sekkisei-cleansing-cream.html
Kosé Cell Radiance Konjac Refining Sponge:
https://kosespain.com/en/samples-deluxe/26-kose-cell-radiance-konjac-refining-sponge.html

Kiehl´s products:
Again please check their website to link to your own country's website or stockist
https://www.kiehls.com/skincare/facial-serums-and-oils/
​Midnight Recovery Concentrate
https://www.kiehls.com/skincare/facial-serums-and-oils/midnight-recovery-concentrate/819.html?cgid=face-serums&dwvar_819_size=1.0%20fl.%20oz%20Bottle
Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution
https://www.kiehls.com/skincare/facial-serums-and-oils/clearly-corrective™-dark-spot-solution/842.html?cgid=face-serums&dwvar_842_size=1.0%20fl.%20oz.%20Bottle

The Ordinary
Retinol 1 % in Squalane
 https://theordinary.com/product/rdn-retinol-1pct-in-squalane-30ml?redir=1

Diptyque
Please find your stockist on their website: https://www.diptyqueparis.com/en_eu/
Do San Eau de Parfum
https://www.diptyqueparis.com/en_eu/p/do-son-eau-de-parfum-75ml.html
Eau Duelle Eau de Parfum
https://www.diptyqueparis.com/en_eu/p/eau-duelle-eau-de-parfum-75ml.html

Jo Malone
Again please check their website to find the right website for your country or your stockist:
https://www.jomalone.eu
Myrrh and Tonka Cologne Intense
https://www.jomalone.eu/es/en/product/18504/43657/fragrances/cologne-intense/myrrh-tonka/myrrh-tonka-cologne-intense
English Pear and Freesia Cologne
https://www.jomalone.eu/es/en/product/3608/12553/fragrances/the-collections/fruity/english-pear-freesia/english-pear-freesia-cologne
Black Cederwood and Juniper
https://www.jomalone.eu/es/en/product/19341/41205/fragrances/colognes/woody/black-cedarwood-juniper/black-cedarwood-juniper-cologne
Lino del Vento Linen Spray
https://www.jomalone.eu/es/en/product/3564/25868/for-the-home/linen-sprays/lino-nel-vento-scent-surround-linen-spray

Makeup products
Once more I am using Spanish/Europe links, please feel free to check your own stockists: some of the most reliable are: SpaceNK, Beautylish  and feelunique to name only a few.

Nars Cosmetics
Sheer Glow Foundation in Barcelona
http://www.sephora.es/Maquillaje/Rostro/Base-de-maquillaje/Sheer-Glow-Foundation-Base-de-Maquillaje-Transparente/P94103
Natural Radiant Longer Foundation in Barcelona
http://www.sephora.es/Maquillaje/Rostro/Base-de-maquillaje/Natural-Radiant-Longwear-Foundation-Base-de-maquillaje/P3250032
Climax Mascara
http://www.sephora.es/Maquillaje/Ojos/Mascara-de-pestanas/Climax-Mascara-Mascara-volumen/P3425004

Dior Cosmetics
Diorskin Nude Air Serum de teint in 030
http://www.sephora.es/Maquillaje/Rostro/Base-de-maquillaje/Diorskin-Nude-Air-Serum-Serum-de-teint-ultra-fluide/P2074002
Rouge Dior Ultra Care in 999
http://www.sephora.es/Maquillaje/Labios/Barra-de-labios/Rouge-Dior-Ultra-Care-Barra-de-labios/P10007360

Chanel
Soleil Tan de Chanel
http://www.sephora.es/Maquillaje/Rostro/Polvos-bronceadores/SOLEIL-TAN-DE-CHANEL-Base-para-embellecer-la-tez-efecto-bronceado/P96381
Vitalumière Acqua in 030 ( I said the name wrong in the video I meant this one :P)
http://www.sephora.es/Maquillaje/Rostro/Base-de-maquillaje/VITALUMIERE-AQUA-Tez-Perfecta-Efecto-Segunda-Piel/P312005

Viseart
Warm Edit eyeshadow palette
https://www.beautylish.com/s/viseart-warm-edit-eye-shadow-palette
Petit Pro 04 Apricotine & Petit Pro 05 Soleil eyeshadow palettes
https://www.beautylish.com/s/viseart-petit-pro-palette-04-apricotine-05-soleil-bundle
Libertine eyeshadow palette
https://www.beautylish.com/s/viseart-libertine-eye-shadow-palette

Jeffrey Star Cosmetics
Thirsty eyeshadow palette
https://www.beautylish.com/s/jeffree-star-cosmetics-thirsty-eyeshadow-palette
Velour Liquid Lipsticks
Watermelon Soda
https://www.beautylish.com/s/jeffree-star-cosmetics-velour-liquid-lipstick-watermelon-soda
Wifey
https://www.beautylish.com/s/jeffree-star-cosmetics-velour-liquid-lipstick-wifey
Anna Nicole
https://www.beautylish.com/s/jeffree-star-cosmetics-velour-liquid-lipstick-anna-nicole

Colourpop Cosmetics
Unfortunately the blush and the Highlight I mentioned for the Zoella Collection do not seem to be available anymore :( These seem to be the only products left:
https://colourpop.com/pages/search-results?type=product&q=zoella
Lunch money Supershock Highlighter
https://colourpop.com/products/lunch-money

Make Up For Ever
Pro-Bronze Fusion in 25I
http://www.sephora.es/Maquillaje/Rostro/Polvos-bronceadores/Pro-Bronze-Fusion-Polvos-Bronceadores-Resistentes-al-Agua/P2142011

Too Faced Cosmetics
Peach My Cheeks Blush
https://www.toofaced.com/face-makeup/blush/peaches-and-cream/peach-my-cheeks/Peach+My+Cheeks.html?cgid=blush#start=1
Better Than Sex Mascara
https://www.toofaced.com/eye-makeup/mascara/better-than-sex-mascara/80021.html?cgid=mascara#q=better&lang=default&start=1

Charlotte Tilbury
Matte Revolution Lipsticks:
Very Victoria
https://www.beautylish.com/s/charlotte-tilbury-matte-revolution-very-victoria
Pillow Talk
https://www.beautylish.com/s/charlotte-tilbury-matte-revolution-pillow-talk

MAC Cosmetics
Dazzle Shadow in I like 2 Watch
https://www.maccosmetics.com/product/13840/35752/products/makeup/eyes/eyeshadow/dazzleshadow#!/shade/I_Like_2_Watch 

Lisa Eldridge Lipsticks
https://www.lisaeldridge.com/shop/beauty/#.XXKBKC2B0Wo
Shades mentioned: Velvet Ribbon & Velvet Morning but all are just goals !! *-*

Hakuhodo Brushes
I have brushes from the Vermillion Collection:
https://en.hakuho-do.co.jp/products/list13.html

Morphe x Jaclyn Hill Brushes 
https://eu.morphe.com/collections/jh-the-master-brush-collections

Goebel Artis Orbis Collections
https://www.goebel-shop.de/collections/artis-orbis.html

Zara Home Coasters
The ones I show are not available anymore but these mother of pearl ones are gorgeous! I might have to grab them at some point :P
https://www.zarahome.com/es/en/mother-of-pearl-coaster-(pack-of-4)-c0p301282181.html?srch=true

Moleskine Dotted Journal
https://global.moleskine.com/en/classic-notebook-expanded-version-black/p1538?variantName=z1DaaFormat&variantValue=Large%20(cm%2013x21)

Marc Levy
All his books to date : I mentioned The last of the Stanfields
https://www.marclevy.info/marclevy/livres

Hello everyone!

It’s been a minute since I posted anything over here and there is no reason why that should be the case so we’re getting back into it!

I’ve never posted anything bullet journal related, but hey there is a first for everything, right?!

I have started to bullet journal at the end of last year and it has been a learning curve with a really fun and creative twist! Before you start thinking “oh dear! I can’t draw” here is a confession neither can I 🤣 I just have fun with it : there is no competition this is just for my own selfish enjoyment!

I am not religious about bullet journaling at all and some weeks, if I’m honest, the spreads go a bit to waste when it comes to planning but the whole idea of bullet journaling for me is that the journal adapts to me and not the other way around.

I wanted to have something that would allow me to be creative on a regular basis and bullet journaling was one of the things I tried out to see if it suited me. What I knew for a fact was that a regular agenda just didn’t work for me I ended up always wasting most of it and it wouldn’t inspire me due to the fact most of them where stuck in a certain style or theme.

Almost a year down the line, it turns out bullet journaling did work for me! It’s neutral and flexible enough for me to just do what I want when I want with it.
Some weeks I really focus on planning something and some other weeks I just fancy the drawing part of it which is totally ok!


I use a Moleskine dotted journal just because I am very attached to the brand (Van Gogh used them and since I am a kid I enjoy using them because of that, regardless of how childish that may be!).


The pages do transfer quite a lot so I took a thicker one in order to be able to glue them together whenever needed.


I am not precious with it at all: I personalized it with washi tape and just throw it in my bag if I am moving around!


I hope you found this short post useful in some way :)

Today we're going to go out of our comfort zone! Those who know me are fully aware of my dislike of the colour green almost as much as my love of blue. 
Well, my dear sister decided it was time to challenge me and get me to use green in my makeup and I took on the challenge!

Let's see how I did  on my YouTube Channel: video here!

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Products I used

CHANEL VITALUMIÈRE AQUA in shade 10 
BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector® Liquid Highlighter in Champagne Pop
​NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer in Custard
BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector® Pressed Highlighter in Champagne Pop
MARIO BADESCU Facial Spray With Aloe, Cucumber And Green Tea
TOO FACED Shadow Insurance
CHANEL Soleil Tan de Chanel Bronzing Makeup Base
NARS Bronzing powder in Laguna
BENEFIT COSMETICS Hoola Matte Bronzer
TARTE COSMETICS Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush   in Travelled (unavailable)
KAT VON D 10th Anniversary palette (unavailable) used shade Leafar (green)
KAT VON D INK LINER in Bukowski - hunter green
TOO FACED Better than sex Mascara
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye pencil in Perversion (matte black)
Nars Velvet Matte Lipstick Pencil in Train Bleu
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The time has come: my new video is up on YouTube guys! Go and check it out! 

Foundation: Dior Forever Undercover 24h full coverage foundation in shade number 010
Blush: Tarte Amazonian Clay 12H Blush in Exposed
Too Faced Love Flush Blush in Baby Love
Mascara: Diorshow Pump‘N’Volume Mascara
Brows: Benefit Gimme Brow in shade 5
Lips: Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in EXORCISM
Eyeshadow: Kat Von D Saint & Sinner palette (discontinued)
Metal Crush Eyeshadow in Thunderstruck
Marc Jacobs Beauty Highliner Gel Eye Crayon Eyeliner in Out of the Blue
Brushes: 
Kat Von D
10 Lock-it Edge Foundation Brush
Hakuhodo
Brushes S103, S113, S142, S134, S162 from the vermillion range.

I finally made the jump: my very first YouTube video is up!
How appropriate that it would be a first impressions on Emilynoel83’s collaboration with Makeup Revolution London: Emily is the type of YouTuber I have been watching for years and aspire to be. She is genuine, real, approachable and has no hidden agenda. She’s an inspiration and I truly wish her the best.
Go and check her reveal video here
​Go and check my first impressions and on the fly look with both her palettes here
#4truthinbeauty

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The packaging is really sturdy and to be honest way better than I expected for the price I paid for these palettes! It does not look cheap at all, actually I think they look quite elegant and sturdy. I can see myself traveling with those and, before you get your judging cap on, yes, I do need that many eyeshadows even when I travel because doing my makeup is therapeutical for me and makes me feel special :)

This one is the multitasker, you can do a whole look with it from start to finish, no fuss, no complications!
If all you want is a good quality and affordable basics palette for an everyday neutral look, then look no further.
You can buy it @Ulta: here

Or directly on the Makeup Revolution London Website: here
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This one is the cinnamon on top of your pumpkin spice latte or the cherry on the cake, whatever rocks your boat!
The wants is the door to bringing you options either to get you out of your comfort zone or to get you through every occasion.
You have a mix of warms and cool tones, mattes, satins and sparkly textures all consistently good quality eyeshadows.
Stay neutral or go colorful, go bright and festive or go dark and smokey. You have tons of options and hours ahead of play time with this one.

You can buy it @Ulta: here
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Or directly on the Makeup Revolution London Website: here

From the needs palette:
Blush: Joy over the TooFaced Peach my cheeks in Pinch my peach
Highlight: Gratitude
Bronzer/Contour: Courage
Under eye setting: Kindness

From the wants palette:
Midwest in the crease all the way to the inner corner
Laughcry in the crease, mainly on the outer part
Love tons on the outside of the crease and up to the middle of the lid
Pi Phi to intensify the outer corner and along the outer lower lash
Oh Heavens! As an inner corner highlight
Grateful in the inner part or the lid
Top story in the higher point of the lid

Other products:
Foundation: Dior Forever Undercover 24h full coverage foundation in shade number 010
Mascara: Benefit Roller Lash in Black
Setting powder: TooFaced Peach Blur Translucent Smoothing Finishing Powder
Brows: Benefit Babe Cake Classic Eyeliner Duo (discontinued)
Benefit Gimme Brow in shade 5
Lips: Rouge Dior Liquid in shade 999
Brushes: 
Kat Von D
75 Powder Brow brush
10 Lock-it Edge Concealer Brush
10 Lock-it Edge Foundation Brush
Hakuhodo
Brushes S103, S113, S142, S134, S162 from the vermillion range.

Ok, before you think I am going crazy, let me tell you that I do know we are the 15th of August and that, technically, it´s summer time still...
But we are not in Barcelona right now and, somehow, here, in the South of France no less, the weather seems to be totally oblivious to the fact we are technically in summer and it started pouring down rain! >.<
So here is the thing, if life gives you lemons, you make lemonade so... I say, if the weather  decides to rain on you, get yourself a grey manicure :D
Ok, ok! I know, it was not a great pun to say the least, that´s all I could come up with in this gloomy weather, ok! Cut me some slack, please!
That being said you could also just let it go down the route of 50 shades of... well you know!

Back to the matter at stake: I used Essie´s Millionails Treatment to nourish the nail, before priming them with Chanel´s Base lissante.
The colour is Dior Junon 494 (from the Versailles collection), one coat! Yep you´re not misreading: I did write one coat! I also added Essie´s Pure Pearlfection on the ring finger and finished it all off with Dior´s Gel Topcoat.

I know it´s not a very summery shade but I just love it, it´s an all time favourite of mine. I find it really elegant and chic.

​I hope you like it!

Today I have a sweet manucure really easy and quick to do. I think the color combination makes it all. Soft but vibrant pastel tones that just light each other up.

I used 2 very thin coats of white - Essie Blanc - to have a better colour pay off from the pastel tones. Then 2 very thin pink coats - Essie Fidji - on all fingers but the middle finger were I used Essie Mint Candy Apple as a base.  

Then I just used the nail polish brush to draw the V shaped or french patterns randomly.  

Finish it up and seal it all with a coat of top coat. The drawings are just stickers and optional.
For this look the most important is to use very thin coats of polish since to avoid ending up with a think mess!

Ok, I know I have been M.I.A. forever but you know how they say gone but not forgotten...

Let's just say that my last IRL job was quite an investment in time, energy and hope... I don't do regrets, I truly believe they are a poisonous waste of energy! Instead I try and learn from every experience and this was no exception. Don't get me wrong: I am not saying it's easy, it most definitely is not easy whatsoever, it takes tons of effort! But when you manage to learn from hardship, you get so much more from life so from where I am standing, it is well worth it!

Now, "welcome to the world of looooong introductions" as Dani from coffebreakwithdani would say (for those who don't know her, she's great fun, check her out! Here is a link to her latest video: https://youtu.be/1qwlLWQFk1w )

Let's get back to the manicure!!

Products used:

• Nails Inc Nailkale to treat the nails
• Chanel La base, to me the perfect main base, it leaves a smooth canvas ready for any nail polisish application
• ​Ciaté mini paint pot in Ferris Wheel as my base colour
• Orange and yellow acrilic paint for the starfish design, it's soooooooo easy to do with a dotting tool or a toothpick! Start with a big dot in the center and make them smaller as you get tho the end of the tentacles by using a lighter touch as you want a smaller dot. Try it! With acrilic paints it's really easy to do!
• Ciaté mini paint pot in Snow globe to add some sparkle.
• Chanel Le Top Coat to seal and protect your design and done!

Really try it out, the acrilic paint makes it way easier than you think and you can always just use it as a nail accent in one or two nails till you gain more dexterity!

I hope you enjoyed adding a bit of the sea into your summer days!