Spring Beauty Wishlist

It's spring, the season where love is supposed to blossom, but to be honest, the only thing that is actually blossoming is my beauty wishlist.

So naturally, being absolutely broke and completely frustrated, I decided to share my cravings with you guys as some form of therapy.

1. Stila Eyes Are The Window Eyeshadow Palette in "Soul" (~44€)

Do I own enough eyeshadow palettes? Probably. Do I still need this in my life? Hell yes.
I've been eyeing up several of Stila's eyeshadow palettes for a while now, but I've come to the conclusion that this one is exactly what my soul I need.
It contains both matte and shimmer shades and a lot of copper and brown tones, which I'm loving at the moment.
Might I add, the packaging of this absolutely gorgeous. It makes the product seem even more luxurious and is just such a pleasure to look at.

2. Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in "Very Victoria" (31,95€)

I have heard so, so many great things about Charlotte Tilbury's products, but sadly, they're still really hard to get hold of where I live.
Their matte revolution lipsticks, however, might be worth the extra effort (and money, sigh) I'll have to put into getting them, because let's be real, they're absolute swoon-worthy.
There are a few shades that I'm liking from this range, but when I bite the bullet and purchase a lipstick that's this pricy, I want a shade that I'll get the most possible wear out of - so "Very Victoria", a light brown toned nude, took my heart by storm.

3. Benefit Watt's Up Highlighter (34,99€)

Even though I always get sucked in by the Benefit counter everytime I'm shopping downtown, I actually don't own any of their products yet - because hey, most of them are over thirty Euros, and I'm a stressed out student.

However, the one product that I keep swatching everytime I'm there is their Watt's Up highlighter. I've been looking for a good quality highlighter for a while now and I just find the finish of this very nice, it appears to leave a healthy glow - something that I'm seriously lacking.

4. MAC Satin Lipstick in "Brave" (20€)

If you've read my review of Mac's "Twig" (which you can find here), you will know how much I adore Mac's lipsticks - especially the ones with a satin finish.
I spent a good thirty minutes swatching shades at the Mac counter last Saturday, noting down the ones I liked to do a little research, and "Brave" is the one that has won my heart.
I'm more a subtle lip kinda gal - reds scare the living shit out of me - so this beauty would nicely fit into my collection.
Besides, how wrong can you go with a Mac lipstick?

5. Benefit Rollerlash Mascara (24,99€)

This one has been all over the blogosphere for the past two months, and really, I'm dying to try this. If I didn't have a few unused mascaras floating around in my drawer, I think I would've picked this up already.
I have insanely short lashes, and achieving a curl is next to impossible, so I would be really interested in seeing if this miracle product really does what it promises.

6. Rimmel Lasting Finish Cream Concealer (7,74€)

On top of dealing with those stubby eyelashes, I have the worst dark circles you could imagine. Think dark purple, insanely huge. There's nothing that covers those.

I've read a few good reviews on this product, and seeing that so far I've always gotten along with Rimmel's products really well, this would be worth and try and won't even break my bank balance.

7. Maybelline Color Drama Velvet Lip Pencil in "Nude Perfection" (4,90€)

I already own one of these in the shade "Pink So Chic", a darker plum color, which I reviewed on here, so I know that I'm probably going to like this one as well.
As I mentioned above, nude lips are my thing at the moment, and I've heard a few people call this their perfect nude, so I've got high hopes.

8. Essie Nailpolish in "Mint Candy Apple" (7,99€)

I feel like everyone and their mother owns this shade, and I know, I know, I actually own multiple mint-ish shades, but this one is just so pretty to pass up.
I don't own a single nailpolish by Essie yet - shocking, I know - and I feel like maybe I should change that this spring.

9. "Daisy Dream" by Marc Jacobs (91€)

I have been lusting after this perfume for over a year now, and if it wasn't so damn expensive, I would probably bathe in this.
I love this scent. It's light, but not so light that you could miss it, and it's floral, which is a huge change for someone like me who's usually more into sweet scents.
I feel like this is something I should mention in a few conversations with my parents, wink wink.

These are actually only a few of the many products that fill my ever extending wish list, and I'll make sure to keep you guys updated on whether or not I'll actually treat myself to one of them!

Thank you so much for reading!

A Pastel Love Affair | Beauty

It's no secret that I love me some pastel nail polishes, and it's also not a secret that I love to find an absolute bargain.

Now, I went to drugstore with some really good intentions the other day  - like buying toothpaste and straight up ignoring the make up counters - but you know me, I just couldn't not take a quick peek.

Lately, I've seen some German bloggers rave about one of Essence's newest launches - their "The Gel Nail Polishes", which, as you might've guessed by the name, are supposed to give your nails a high shine, gel-like finish for just 1,59€ a bottle - that sounds just too good to be true, right?

Now, I have mixed feelings towards Essence. That might just be because, being the biggest buget brand available on the German market, I used a lot of their products when I was just starting out with make up, and some of the memories of that still give me nightmares. Just one word - bright pink lipgloss.

But they also do some products that I love, including their Pure Skin powder and, you guessed it, their nail polishes.

So I decided to bite the bullet and get one, because come on, this was less expensive than the lunch I had on that same day.

Now, this range has a total of 46 shades you can choose from, including bright, pastel and shimmery shades, so naturally, I spent a good five minutes ooh-ing and aaah-ing at all the pretty colors, only to choose one that I can only classify as so me - the shade 37 "Serendipity", which is a pretty light purple pastel shade - perfect for spring!

Sadly, as this is a light shade, you will have to apply three coats of it to get the maximum coverage - which would've really annoyed me if this didn't dry so quickly! I found that to be really helpful, especially for us busy girls who can't afford to spend what feels like an hour just to paint our nails.

Judging by how little money I spent on it, I expected this polish to chip within the first two days of wearing it, but no, none of that happened!

I went a good four days until it started to chip slightly on the outer corners of my nails - I mean, it lasted longer than my Givenchy nail polish has managed (full review here), so I'm more than impressed.

As I mentioned, I was a little sceptical when I popped this into my basket, but my view on it has taken a 180 degrees turn.

For less than two Euros, you get a nail polish that has an insane longevity and a great color payoff - and you have just about the widest range ever to choose from, so there is definitely going to be something for everyone in the mix.

I swear I mentioned that I didn't want to pick up any more nail polishes - as I own well over 40 - before, and I also mentioned that I put myself on a spending ban, but really - would it hurt if I got one or two more spring shades from this collection?

I think not - so if you have any recomandations shade wise, make sure to comment them!

Thank you so much for reading!

Things To Do When You're Feeling A Little 'Meh' | Lifestyle

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I'm sure we all have those weeks that seem absolutely endless, you will wake up on Tuesday thinking that it's already Friday, and it's only going downhill from there.

For me, the past week has been exactly like that, and I found myself falling asleep at 4pm because I was so exhausted or at one point even crying in bed at night without even having a valid reason, simply because I was feeling so overwhelmed with my entire situation.

I'm sure I'm not the only one who has these weeks more or less occasionally, so I wanted to share some of the things that I do when I need to take my mind of the fact that I'm more than stressed out.

1. Get Away From Social Media

I can't stress this one enough. I feel like so many of us spend several hours a day browsing social media, and yes, sometimes it manages to make you smile or laugh, but at some point you will realize that it also stresses you out and makes you unhappy.
I sometimes scroll through my Instagram feed and think "Oh my god, I feel like everyone's got their life figured out, it's absolutely perfect - and what the heck am I doing with my life?" Basically, I was starting to get a lot of negative vibes from it.

If you're feeling anxious or stressed out, I'd recommend turning your phone off and putting it in a drawer.
After only one day, you will probably notice how much more at ease you are.

2. Pamper Yourself

I love running myself a hot bath when I feel low, using one of Lush's bath bombs - some of my favorites include Twilight and Think Pink. I feel like a long bath is so relaxing and it always helps me unwind.
Afterwards, I like to treat my skin by exfoliating it with Soap & Glory's "Flake Away" (which I have a blog post on here) and moisturizing it with my trusty "Pink Grapefruit Body Sorbet" from The Body Shop.
I'll often use a face mask and sometimes paint my nails a fun color as well - basically, I have myself a full on spa day.
When you're not at your best, your skin will show it, too, so I feel like being good to yourself is a great way to start feeling better.

3. Read A Book/Magazine

Something that I've been doing to escape my troubles ever since I was a kid was reading.
I love to sit down with a book or flick through a magazine and just completely zone out for an hour or two, it's insanely relaxing to dive into someone elses world in order to recover from your own.

4. Talk It Through

I'm by no means someone who isn't independent, but whenever I'm having a bad day I always try and talk to my Mom or a friend about it.
Talking to someone you truly trust is important and reassuring, especially when the cause for your negative mood are decisions that you need to make - and even if that's not the case, it's just good to vent to someone and get a hug when you're a literal picture of misery.

5. Excersise

Calm down, I'm not saying you should get out your running gear - if you're having a hard time, you will probably feel to exhausted for harder excersise anyways.
But trying out a few yoga positions or even doing a few breathing excersises will help you calm down within less than five minutes, so if you're feeling particulary nervous and/or anxious, you should definitely try those!


What are some things that help you unwind?

The Body Scrub That Dreams Are Made Of | Beauty

I'm a bath (and also shower) kinda girl all the way - to me, there is nothing better than running myself a nice, hot bath at the end of a stressful day, and I easily could spend several hours pampering myself.

While there are a few companies that I find myself going back to again and again, I have actually never tried any of Soap & Glory's products - gasp - even though I've seen quite a lot of bloggers talking about them, the main reason being that here in Germany, they're a little pricy.

Naturally, I've been eyeing up some of their goodies for a while now, trying to decide which ones I should give a go, and my Mom randomly decided to get me the "Soap & Glory Flake Away Body Scrub", and let me tell you, it really is glorious.

First of all, almost all of Soap & Glory's packaging is seriously so cute. I'm actually not someone who likes pink all too much, but it's got something about them that makes me want to smile whenever I walk past their counter.

The first thing I noticed about this was the scent that instantly spread across the room when I took off the lid. I think I remember once smelling one of Soap & Glory's products over a year ago and really disliking the smell, but thank god, the Flake Away scrub has a completely different one - it has a very light, sweet scent - a tad of lemon and peaches, with a bit of a rose thrown into the mix. 

Overall, it is very pleasant scent that lingers on the skin for quite some time after you've used it, and even though I almost expected my skin to break out in a rash because of it, none of that ever happened.

The scrub itself is a rather thick paste that contains tiny sugar scrubs which are supposed to exfoliate your skin.

I've found that because the consistency of this body scrub is quite thick, it is very easy to work into the skin and doesn't end up on the floor of my shower. It also leaves a bit of a film on my skin after I'v e rinsed the srub of, which is not at all greasy, but in fact even a little moisturizing.

I was afraid that the scrubs in this might irritate my skin, which they did end up doing - it's not drastic or anything, but if you have very sensitive skin, you should be careful with this and might not apply it with too much pressure.

I've used this product once a week for around a month now, and I have indeed noticed the change my skin has been going through - it used to be very dull and dry, but after using the "Flake Away" body scrub (and some body lotion afterwards) it started getting a bit smoother with every use.

Now, I'm not saying that this is some kind of wonder drug for your skin - even though I might've hoped for something along those lines for a kind of hefty pricetag of 14,99€. 

My skin still tends to get really dry after some time but now I might have found my holy grail product to battle that feeling!

Would you recommend some of Soap & Glory's other products?

Thank you so much for reading!

All Used Up | Empties #1

I will admit it, I'm the absolute worst at using up products. I will purchase something, use it constantly for a certain amount of time, only to fall for something else after a while and completely forget it.

Seeing as my beauty and skin care products were literally pilling up in my drawers, I decided to set an end to purchasing new. fairly unnecessary stuff and finally get around to using up everything else.

I kept all my empties in an unused make up bag so once I had built a little collection, I could share it with you guys!

Avon Care Revitalising Moisture Hand Cream in Cocoa Butter (5€)

I've got extremely dry hands and finding a hand cream that leaves my hands feeling moisturized for longer than ten minutes is anything but easy.

These work wonders on my hands, though!
As you apply this hand cream, it gives off a strong, but not too sweat scent of cocoa, which equals heaven to me.
It leaves my hands moisturized for more than an hour, which is more than I could've ever asked for.

Would I repurchase?

I already have! I'm on my third tube of these already, and it'll take a miracle hand cream to stop me from using them.

Maybelline Colossal Go Extreme! Mascara (9,99€)

This was one of there first mascaras that I totally fell in love with - my fierce love for it shows at how much the writing on this has rubbed off. It looks absolutely ancient, but I swear it's not.

It lenghtend my lashes and added a lot of volume to them, and I experienced next to no fallout with it, even though I didn't own the waterproof version.

Would I repurchase?

As much as I enjoyed my love affair with this gem, I have at least five other mascaras hiding in my drawers, waiting to be used - and I really don't want those to dry out or go bad (yuck). 

Maybe, one day, if ever get around finishing those.

Eucerin AtopiControl Face Care Cream (19,25€)

Originally developed for patients diagnosed with atopic eczema, this cream is perfect for dry and irritated skin, it strenghtens the skin structure and restores its barrier function.

I have combination skin, which means that up to now, skincare has always confused me a little.

Now that the winter months have left my skin dry and damaged and pollen are taking their turn on tormenting me, this has been my absolute savior.
I use this as a day creme and it keeps my skin hydrated throughout the entire day.

Would I repurchase?

I have been using this for the past two year, so as soon as I noticed that I was soon to run out of it, I immediately went and stocked up on it.

Maybelline Baby Lips in Peach Kiss (2,45€)

This was the first product of the Baby Lips range I owned, and it lasted me a damn long time.

This has been my go-to lip balm, I never went anywhere without it as it kept my lips moisturized and soft for far over an hour.

'Peach Kiss' is one of the Baby Lips that gives of a stain, this one in particular is extremely light so it's almost unnoticeable - which is great if you're going for a natural look or you're not allowed to wear make up at school!

Would I repurchase?

Not in the near future, I own two more of the Baby Lips, one of the original range and one of the electro one, and as I mentioned, these last absolute ages, so I'm not gonna need a new lip balm for a while.

Nivea Anti-Transpirant Satin Sensation Deodorant (2,50€)

Deodorant! I know, how exciting! But believe it or not, nearly all of us use it, so I might as well share this one with you lot because it's actually pretty neat.

To be honest, I've got no clue where I picked this travel sized version up, but it got me hooked instantly!

This deodorant leaves your skin with a slightly satiny feeling, doesn't show up on clothing - thank god, nothing more embarassing than that - while also giving off a light, refreshing scent. It's all things I look for in a deodorant in a bottle.

Would I repurchase?

I did acutally purchase the original size of this and I'm about to run out. Ooops.
I might purchase another one of these, but I like switching up my deodorants from time to time so we'll see about that.

Looking at this now, I feel really good about using all of those products up - I literally sound like a shopaholic in therapy.

I will definitelly continue collecting all my empties so I can keep you updated on how this little "experiment" of mine goes!

Thank you so much for reading!

Kiko Velvet Mat Lipstick | Beauty

Kiko is a brand that I've heard a bunch of great things about, and there's even an entire Kiko store in a mall that I might go to a little too often, but I've never gotten around to trying one of their products before.

Well, you might know that I've put myself on a spending ban, but when I was at said mall sometime over spring break and finally wandered into the Kiko store as I saw they had a sale going on.
A few swatches and debates later I left with 5€ less in my purse and a new lipstick - I guess by now, this will be no suprise for you - I swear, the sale was a totally valid enough reason for me to pick this one up.

The one that got to go home with me is their Velvet Mat Lipstick in the shade '602 Natural Rose', which, as the name suggests, is a dark rose shade.

Can I just say that the packaging of this is absolutely gorgeous?
The shiny golden shade makes it look a little more pricy - which I love, because honestly, no one likes packaging that looks and feels cheap, no matter how great the actual product is.

The twist of this is that is not your usual "pull-of-the-top-lid" lipstick, either - to use the product, you will have to push down the top lid and violà - you're ready to use it.

The feel of this product on the lips is very nice. I expected the usual tugging and fighting I've experienced with other matte lipsticks, but thank god, I didn't have to put up with any of that. It feels  smooth and quite hydrating without being too creamy - because of that, though, it has more of a satin finish rather than a matte one.

The longevity of this is alright, nothing that got me super excited, but I'm also not dissapointed by it by any means - the lipstick stays put for around 2 to 3 hours, maybe a little longer if you don't eat or drink too much in that time span.

After that, the lipstick doesn't dissapear completely, it still leaves quite a strong stain, it just loses it's matte-ish formula almost completely.

Overall, I think that this lipstick is great for it's retail price, which is 6,90€, but I recommend you pick it up during the sale Kiko have going on on their website if you want to give one of these a go.

There is a total of 15 shades available in the 'Velvet Mat' range, ranging from a few nude colors to pinks, reds and plums, so there will definitely be something for everyone in there!

If my purse allows it, I think I'll test some more of Kiko's products as I stumbled upon some other hidden gems when I picked the lipstick up - is this a new love affair in the making?

Who knows!

Thank you so much for reading!

Recent Reads #1 | To All The Boys I've Loved Before

Something that I have loved from a really young age was reading - and once I discovered the Harry Potter series, I was hooked. And I mean the "I-can-fill-three-huge-bookshelves" kind of hooked.

I used to read a book every two weeks - now that I take classes and work two part time jobs, I sadly don't have enough time to do that anymore, but I still try to sit down with a book every once in a while.

Seeing as I blog about all the things I'm passionate about, I decided to introduce a series called 'Recent Reads' to my blog, so whenever I come around to finishing a good book, I get to introduce you guys to it! 

I finally got to do some reading this past spring break - I might've had to neglect the projects I could've gotten done over the past two weeks, but when it came to All The Boys I Loved Before by Jenny Han, it was totally worth it.

Now, this book has been sitting on my shelf for ages. I think I picked it up some time after Christmas, read the first hundred pages, and then somehow never bothered with it again afterwards.

How could I forget how sweet this was? I'm gonna blame this one on all the reading I had to do for classes - damn you, trilingual hell.

'To All The Boys I've Loved Before' revolves around Lara Jean. who is a junior in high school.

Lara Jean keeps love letters to all the boys she has ever been in love with in a hatbox her deceased mother once gave to her, five in total.

One day, those five letters somehow get sent out to the boys they were adressed to, and Lara Jean is left to figure out how to face those boys, one of which is her older sister Margot's boyfriend, while also being somewhat of a mother to her younger sister Kitty, support her single Dad and stay in touch with Margot, who left her family to go to college in Europe.

Originally, this book is supposed to be a young adult book, but I wouldn't just stick by that.

'To All The Boys I've Loved Before' is a story about love - well, obviously - family, growing up and learning that life doesn't play out the way you want it to - all of which are topics that touch most of us, right?

One of the things that makes or breaks a book for me is the main character - come on, I don't want to follow the story of someone I can't stand - and Lara Jean is someone I imediately identified with.

Even though sometimes she ocasionally locks horns with both of her sisters - which kind of resulted in the mess she ends up getting in - she is a family person through and through.

She's probably relatable to a lot of people who are still in school or still remember their time in high school vividly - a little on the awkward side, trying to make a good impression, a little snappy, yet still kind of timid - what might sound like an oddly mixed personality right now plays out as something that strikes you as incredibly human about the main character, and I found that to be great.

In my opinion, Jenny Han did a great job at creating a contemporary novel that makes you laugh, sometimes shake your head a little and smile while watching the main character grow.

If you're looking for a short, sweet read, I would definitely recommend this book to you. I don't often fall head over heels for a book, but this one definitely holds a special place in my heart - and on my bookshelf now.

'To All The Boys I've Loved Before' is available for 17,79€ (hardcover) or 9,20€ (paperback) on Amazon.

What's a book that you've recently read? Make sure to mention it in a comment because I'm always looking for some new ones to pick up!

Thank you so much for reading!

How To Pass Your Exams | Lifestyle

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I hate to break it to you, fellow students, but spring break has offically come to an end - getting up at 5.30 for classes tomorrow will be truly depressing - and you all know what that means. Right, final exams.

Something that I have been good at for pretty much my entire life is studying - not so much of a party trick, but pretty handy when it comes to surviving the worst time of the school year.
To be honest with you, there has not been a year when I didn't walk out of there with less than an A average.

I know a lot of people who are struggling with finding a method that works for them, so I want to share some tips that help me handle studying with you guys.

1. Declutter your workspace

I can't stress this one enough! Your workspace is the base for what you achieve or don't achieve.

I myself can't concentrate on what is in front of me when I'm surrounded with a ton of stuff and I can imagine that I'm not the only one.

Get rid of everything that isn't contributing to your studies - your phone/laptop, bottles, food, little piles of trash, what have you.

Put it away where you don't see it - that way, it will not distract you from working.

2. Don't leave it 'til the last minute

Regarding exams, I've next to never done this before because my anxiety always gets the best of me, but it has happened with smaller projects before.

I know how tempting a Netflix marathon or a day out with your friends might seem, and there is always going to be a valid enough reason to procastinate, but at one point you will find yourself sitting at your desk at 10pm the day before your exam without having revised, and we both know that an all-nighter filled with lots of coffe, redbull and panic is not going to cut it.

As harsh as it sounds, you will have to plan ahead, especially if you have a bunch of exams in a small period of time.

Make a study schedule - don't try to overdo it, studying for seven hours on end isn't going to benefit you. Set one to two hours of revision for one exam on one day, on the other day, to the same for a different exam - that way, you're not focusing too much on one single subject.

3. Delete social media from your phone

Yes, social media are very, very tempting. But there are only so many times you can refresh your instagram feed until you're running out of new things to read, and surely, twitter will wait.

The best way to stop picking up your phone for "a short break" every five minutes is to temporarily delete all of the social media apps of your phone. When you're done with your exams, you can easily download them again, so no damage is done.

If you still find yourself using your phone rather than reading your notes, there are a few apps that let you block yourself from using your phone for a set amount of time in order to stop it from distracting you.

4. Worrying is counter-productive

I worry a lot, about a lot of things, but mostly about school. When I know I have the final of a subject that I'm not exactly great at - Maths or Physics, cough - I will already sweat and shiver before even picking up my notes for revision.

Remember that when you've done a decent job at revising, you do not have anything to fear when it comes to the exam. Yes, there might be some tricky questions, but don't fret. After some thinking, you will probably be able to figure even those out. 

Panicking is the worst thing you can do to yourself.

5. Give yourself a break

As I mentioned above, endless study sessions are not gonna do you any good - you'll end up burning yourself out and probably forgetting half the stuff you revised.

Ways to relax between revision periods are going for walks, rewarding yourself - because hey, you've totally earned it - or talking to someone about/writing down the things that stress you out.

Don't give yourself such a hard time.

And in the end, remember that you're only human, and if you don't achieve everything that you want to, that is okay, because that's what we do. We get knocked on our butts and get up again to do it better next time.

What is a method that helps you revise more efficently?

Thank you so much for reading!

The Foundation That Changed The Game For Me | Beauty

To be honest, until recently I was that kind of girl that didn't use foundations at all - I used to steal my Mom's Helena Rubinstein one, which was about two shades too dark for me, when I was younger, so once I realized how utterly ridiculous that made me look, I completely restrained from wearing it altogether for the past few years.

A few of the things that put me off foundations were the fear that it would feel super heavy on my skin and not allow it to breathe at all, causing me to have harsh breakouts; or the fact that I never even found a shade that was remotely similar to my very pale skin.

Obviously, being timid as I am when it comes to using products on my skin, I read a sheer endless amount of reviews on multiple foundations. As I didn't want to splurge on a highend foundation that might end up causing irriations on my skin, I opted for a drugstore one. And how could I not get the maybe most hyped durgstore foundation ever?

Yeah, that's right. I finally gave in to the rave reviews and decided to see what all the fuss was about myself - and with a retail price of around 11€ on feelunique, which is where I ordered it from, you really couldn't go wrong, could you?

The first thing I noticed about this - and to be honest, I crumbled a little inside - was the scent this foundation gave off when I first swatched it. I mean, the scent isn't all too strong or persistent, I just instantly feared that whatever made the foundation smell like that would irritate my skin - but fear not, it actually didn't! I've been using this for well over a week now, and I haven't noticed any weird breakouts yet.

To me, the main attraction of this foundation was the fact the Rimmel offers it in a very light shade - Light Porcelain, which is a rather pale, peach toned shade - and it turned out to be the perfect match for my skin tone! This has never happened to me before, so you can imagine that I was very drilled.

What I like about this it that it doesn't make you look like you're wearing a lot of make up, it looks like - well, skin. If you're going for a natural, 'lit-from-within' look, this might be the one for you!

As far as applying this goes, it blends in very easily. I'd say that this foundation gives you a medium coverage, it does a good job at hiding smaller blemishes and red patches. If you're trying to go for more of a full coverage, though, you can build it up as well.

Rimmel claims that this foundation "stays put for up to 10 hours", and while I haven't worn it for a full ten hours yet, I can stand by the fact that it lasts for at least seven hours, which I found incredible as most of the products I've used so far seemed to literally slide down my face after a few hours.

Overall, I think it's safe to say that Rimmel's Wake Me Up foundation has converted me to somewhat of a foundation lover.

This gem made it's way into my everyday makeup insanely fast, both because of the insane longevity of it and because it still feels very light on the skin at the same time.

I think I'll have an in-depth look at Rimmel's other foundations in the near future because this one definitely got me hooked!

Have you tried any of Rimmel's foundations?

Thank you so much for reading!

My Top 5 Spring Nail Polishes | Beauty

It's finally April, which marks the offical beginning of spring to me. 

Yeah, I know that technically, spring started in March, but April is the month that lots of flowers start to bloom, the trees start to get green again and the days get longer and most importantly, warmer - or at least, that should be the case, but of course, Germany has been blessen with storms, rain, and even actual snow yet again.

That doesn't stop me from trying to inject some color into my life, though.

Gone are the days of blacks, dark purples and reds - during spring, I like to dig out pastels and brighter colors when it comes to my nails.

As you guys seem to have liked my top five spring lipsticks, today I want to share my five favorite nail polishes with you!

1. Rimmel Rita Ora 60 Seconds Polish in 'Breakfast in Bed'

This is one of my all time favorite nail polishes.

'Breakfast in Bed' is a slightly brighter mint mint shade and dries to a semi matte finish.

You'll need at least two coats of this for the color to apear vibrant, but fear not, this polish actually dries almost as fast as it claims to on the bottle.

I was suprised that this didn't chip as quickly as the other Rimmel nail polish I own. It takes anywhere between three to six days before you'll eventually have to take this off.

If you want to read a more in depth description on this, you can check my review of it out here.

2. Maybelline Color Show Bleached Neons in 'Sun Flare'

Alright, so for some reason this shade came out more yellow-ish on camera, but believe me, it actually is more of a bright, neon orange.
I originally bought this one last year to wear during summer, but this year, I've been loving it on my nails for spring as well.

This is definitely a two coat job, which wouldn't be too bad if it didn't take absolute ages to dry.

The longevity of this is really okay, it stays put for three to four days before seriously chipping.

Sadly, 'Bleached Neons' was one of Maybelline's limited editions and sadly isn't available anymore.

3. Avon Nailwear Pro+ in 'Viva Pink'

If you're a regular reader, you'll know how much I love my Avon products. Their nailpolishes are no exception.

This shade might not be for everyone, it is a pretty vibrant pink with a shiny finish, which a lot of people would probably class as a summer shade, but I love to wear this when I'm feeling more of a popping color.

Most of the time, one coat of this is enough to get a fair share of color, and it doesn't take too long to dry either!

Chipping wise, this is pretty neat. It stays on my nails for about a week before I have to repaint them, which is incredible for the lazy gal in me!

4. LR Colours Longlasting Nail Polish in '2'

This might be my most used nail polish of all time because it's great for all year 'round, but an especially great color for spring!

The shade '2' is a very light pastel pink with a slightly shiny finish.

The only downside of this is that because of the super light color, this is a three coat job - which makes the entire process of paiting my nails seems freaking endless.

This lasts for ages. There have been points where I wore this shade for over a week and it still looked fine.

5. Givenchy Le Vernis Nail Lacquer in 'Rose Taffetas'

Again, if you're not a new reader, you might've seen me feature this in my February favorites or my review on it.

'Rose Taffetas' is a coral-ish, darker pink shade which I found to go well with most pieces in my wardrobe.

After applying only one coat of this, it dries to a slightly shiny finish, which looks very chic.

Sadly, despite the hefty price tag, I still haven't found a way to stop this polish from chipping, which is seriously annoying. I usually have around three, sometimes only two days until it starts coming off.

So these are the five nail polish shades that I'll probably have on rotation this spring.

What are some polishes that you love for this time of the year?

Thank you so much for reading!

Easter Lunch Outfit | Fashion

Happy Easter y'all!

To me, Easter is a very important holiday.

Not only because of all the chocolate I get to eat - even though that's pretty damn awesome - or because I'm a Christian and Easter is technically the biggest holiday for us.

I love Easter because I get to spend a lot of time with my family, and because both my parents and me work a lot the time we get over this holiday feels incredibly precious.

My family went out for lunch, as we always do on Easter Sunday. We usually take it upon us and drive to a village about thirty minutes outside of our city because the scenery there is seriously beautiful, the food is great - I feel like I ate my body weight in fries - and it just feels a lot more peaceful than a big town ever could.

While most of my closet consists of black, white and grey pieces, now that the warmer seasons roll around I'm trying to inject some color into my outfits, so I chose this gorgeous pastel yellow top I got from Pimkie earlier this year.

I then based the rest of my outfit around that key item, chosing black pants and shoes to go with it.

And, because even if it seems like the sun was shining when we took the pictures,it was actually freaking freezing - I grabbed this magnuun jacket I picked up from their summer collection last year - isn't the flower detailing gorgeous?

Jacket - manguun (old) | Top - Pimkie 15,99€ | Treggins - Street One 39,95€ | Shoes - Tom Tailor 29,99€ | Necklace - Macy's 29.37€ (only similar)

How did you spent your Easter holidays?

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Mac Satin Lipstick in Twig | Beauty

Like a lot of girls, I have a thing for Mac's lipsticks. Their wide range of shades, the many different finishes, there's just something about that counter that seems to magically attract me whenever I'm near one.

But, like most teenagers, I'm also on a spending ban 90% of the time, because whether it's a friend's birthday present, a holiday, an unnecassary new pair of shoes - there's always something to save for.

So when I was oh-ing and ah-ing at all the lipsticks Mac has to offer when I was downtown last week and the nice lady at the counter told someone that they only one lipstick in the shade 'Twig' left in stock, I took the bullet and made an impulse purchase because that exact shade had been on my wishlist for a while.

As I said, buying such "luxury" items always leaves me feeling a little guilty, but that feeling dissapeared when I wore this for the first time.

Twig is a mauve-y kind of shade, turning into a darker toned red on my lips. Now, when I was about to apply this for the first time, I was super unsure if this would work for me. I'm more of a nude or pink lip kinda girl, and anything even slightly red scares me.

But even though this is a darker shade, it doesn't wash me out, doesn't make me look like a Barbie doll, nothing like that.

It's one of these "your lips but better" kind of shades, which is great for every day wear, but could also work for a night out.

This lipstick has a Satin finish - now, I didn't own that kind of lipstick before, but it has pretty much become my favorite kind of finish. It makes the product stay on your lips for an incredibly long time - I wore this for six or seven hours one day, and the shade was still very visible - while still giving your lips that hint of moisturation, not leaving them dry at all, like a matte formula would.

If you're looking for a subtle, darker shade and have fair to medium skin, this is definitely the one for you!

The price tag might be a little off-putting, but to be honest, the quality of this makes every single cent spent on it worth it.

What's your favorite shade of Mac's range? Enlighten me so I can add even more lipsticks to my wishlist!

Thank you so much for reading!

Making A House A Home | Lifestyle

As some of you may know, I'm actually moving out of my parent's place and into my first very own apartment at the moment!

I feel like I'm actually doing the adult thing - well, at least kind off. I'll still live in the same building as my family, so I'm not completely out of the nest just yet, but I'll live a few stories down from them and, well, have my own space to deal with.

Now, while most of my friends find that incredibly exciting - I mean, I do too, obviously - they probably haven't realized what comes with moving out.

And I'm not only talking chores like cooking for yourself or having to do the dishes every single day because you can't afford a dishwasher (be still my beating heart).

The most exciting (and at the same moment, at least to me, insanely stressful) part of this entire project is getting to pick what I, and only I want my apartment to look like.

While most of my furniture has already arrived and even been built, for the artist inside me, the decorations are what either make or break the atmosphere of an entire room.

I've been window shopping for decorations for a few weeks now, eyeing up some different ways to add that finishing touch to all the empty spaces, and I want to share a few of my favorite items with you!

1. Wall Art

1. Tina Crespo Salt Water Cure Art Print; Urban Outfitters 31,20€ | 2. Smile by Seventy Tree, made.com 91,20€ | 3. The Telephone; made.com 66,90€

I used to be completely oblivious as to how people could get so super fussy about stuff like wall art, but I've got to admit that I've actually become one of those people, because looking at the completely empty wall space in my apartment makes me feel awful, haha.

I was looking for art to go with the colour scheme of certain rooms, so obviously, not all of those might be the ones for you, but the places I found those have so, so much more incredible wall art that you're bound to find something you like.

I am so in love with the wall art Urban Outfitters has to offer, most of them are more on the simple side, but still incredibly beautiful. They're pretty cheap as well!

The art over on made.com however, is a little more on the pricy side, but still a rather fair price (believe me, I've seen plenty, cough, atrocious works for three or four times their price). If you're looking for minimalistic art, definitely check the one made.com has to offer out!

2. Pillows

4. Sports Luxe Geo Cushion; made.com 20,50€ | 5. Magical Thinking Good Vibes Pillow; Urban Outfitters 35,80€ | 6. Stockholm Pillow; Ikea 14,99€

I feel like pillows are a cute way to spice up a room without being too out there, while also donating to your comfort.

There's a lot of different variations, and while I'm more of a monochrome kind of gal, made.com has a lot of very pretty colorful patterns available, while Urban Outfitters are rocking the black and white ones. Both of these are a little more pricy, however, you can expect pretty darn good quality for your money.

If you're looking for some cheaper options, you should go hit up Ikea as they have a huge variety as well!

3. Candles

7. Yankee Candle Vanilla Cupcake, Amazon 23,40€  |  8. Tealight Holder; XXXLutz 2,99€  | 

9. Moroccan Embossed Metal Candle; Urban Outfitters 23,90€

It's not like I already own four or five candles - is that bad? Nope, because in my opinion, you can never have enough of them.
I love the atmosphere a lighted candle creates, especially if it gives of a scent - that's why I'm all about Yankee Candles!
But there's also a few candles that go through as decorations because of their super cute packaging, like the Urban Outfitters one- if you're wiling to pay the slightly hefty price tag.
If you live in Germany, XXXLutz has got your back on this one, though. They've got lots of pretty little tealight holders like the one I picked out, and they all cost less than a fiver!

Fake Flowers

10. Decoflower Tulips; Amazon 9,99€  |  11. Leonardo Mangolia; Höffner 6,95€  | 

12. Mini Sukkulente XV; Amazon 8,05€

My love for fake flowers might have developed while admiring other blogger's interior or looking at inspiration posts.
I, like most people, probably wouldn't be able to keep a bunch of flowers alive for more than a week, but all of these are cheap and stay pretty for as long as you feel like keeping them!
I feel like these tulips I found on Amazon would go well on either my dressing table or bedside table.
The Mangolia is available at Höffner, so if you're from Germany, you will probably have one of those near you - so there's no excuse to not pick them up, they're a bargain!
Last but not least, I stumbled upon the miniature plants a lot when I went shopping last week, and I absolutely adore them. They would definitely spice up a shelf in my kitchen or living room!


Obviously, there's so much stuff I could talk about, but this post has gotten pretty long already.
I'll try to keep you guy updated with the process I'm making at making my house apartment a home!

What are some ways you like to spice up your room?

Thank you so much for reading!