Tuesday 3 July 2012

Black and White Nails of the Day

I've just found a drafted nail post I've written weeks ago and never posted. 
Let's be honest, black nailpolish isn't the best colour to wear on the nails in summer. However, you can brighten it up a bit with a pop of white or any other colour, like a did below.






Friday 29 June 2012

The perfume I've been using lately...

is Nina Ricci's Nina.
The fact is I want to use it up as fast I can. I've had this perfume for more than two years now and I just don't feel like it represents me, in any way. Yes, it is a beautiful scent but I guess I am used to more settled fragrances. If you are like me then bare in mind that this fragrance might be quite strong at first. You have to get used to it.

It is a citrusy and sweet scent. Fragrantica.com describes Nina as a perfume aimed at younger generations with top notes of apple, lime and praline. The perfume made it's first appearance in 2006.






Sunday 17 June 2012

Wednesday 13 June 2012

Latest Favourites

As I haven't done April and May favourites posts and now can't wait till June is over to do one, I decided to mention today four products I've been loving lately.
First off, is the Johnson's Radiance Body Lotion with Shea and Cocoa butters which I use every single night before I go to sleep. My favourite thing about this product is the fact that it sinks into the skin really fast. As I was used to the Body Shop butters,compared to those, I feel like this lotion absorbs in just a second. I'm indifferent to the smell though, as it isn't very strong when applied to the skin. If used daily it delivers great results in terms of soft and silky skin.

This next favourite is also one of my daily used products. It is a Nivea sun protecting cream with a Spf of 30. It is quite a challenge to find a good SPF that won't look too white or greasy on the skin. But I believe I've found the one and I'm in love. I love that it is fast absorbing, non greasy and is 50 ml which means I could easily carry it with me every day.
Avon Foot Works Cream in Cinnamon Orange is featured in this blogpost only because of its amazingly awesome scent. If you love warm, woody scents you'll enjoy this cream very very much. It reminds of Christmas.
And the last in my favourites list is a product I got in my Burt's Bees Mystery Bag. While being on holiday I used this constantly. This Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer in the shade Rhubarb was a saviour as it is a great moisturising lip balm but with a hint of colour. A thing I have to tell you is don't be scared of the word 'shimmer' in the name as it is totally unnoticeable on the lips in the both shades I own: Rhubarb and Watermelon.

Sunday 10 June 2012

The reason I've been away...

I've not posted anything here for too long, almost three weeks now. And this is a crime in the blogging world. I actually scheduled some posts to publish themselves automatically while I was on holiday, but that didn't work. I'm not that great with all the buttons and html. But I'm back into posting as I did before, three or four times a week, and again apologize to you my readers for the awful mistake.

The reason I've been away was a seaside trip to Turkey with my family. I spent a fun time with my loved ones and of course, I took some pictures to share with you, guys.

Good feet massage walking on these




Me and the Sea, we have a love-hate relationship.


These two were my best friends during the stay. They were familiar with the neighbourhood.


The End.














Wednesday 30 May 2012

Blue Waves Nails of the day



    3 coats of No7 Minty Fresh and 1 coat of H&M in Blue Wave nail polishes
 Blue nails are fun in summer :)

Monday 28 May 2012

Style Crush # 3 Gillian Zinser

And sometimes I wish I could just dress like that.
It's the long lost hippie in me, talking :)
I present to you Gillian Zinser of  90210, she dresses the same way on the show if you want more.






Friday 25 May 2012

Tips and Tricks from Professionals: Make Up

Some tips and tricks from the Elle magazine website that I thought I'd share with you. All of them are really useful if you want to look flawless.
Too much moisturiser will make your foundation slip; our skin will only absorb what product it needs, so blot the skin before applying foundation for a long lasting finish.'
Jamie Coombes, Dior's UK National Make-up Artist


Product primers ensure a long lasting hold to foundations, keeping skin smooth, fresh and radiant all day long - they are a must, especially before a special occasion.'

Marie McKeever, Clarins UK Head of Treatment Development 

When working with dark eyeshadows apply these before your foundation so any fallen pigment won't ruin the base. Also, apply your mascara before your base as this can also knock excess pigments onto your base. Remove all fallen pigments with a cotton bud dipped in a cleansing water, and then apply your base.'
Make-up Artist, Florrie White


'When choosing the right shade of foundation, it is important to match your chest to your face.  You should aim to match the two otherwise your face will be one shade and chest another. If your chest has caught the sun and has more colour then warm the skin on your face with a little bronzer applied to where the sun naturally hits to give a natural glow.'
Cassie Lomas, Make-up Artist and Bourjois Spokesperson


Concealer used for the eye area should have more of a creamy texture with enough slip to make it blend effectively and be sure to use an eye cream in conjunction with the application of your concealer so that it does not look dry or cakey. Concealer used to cover scars or blemishes should be a little heavier and have a slightly drier feel to them. This will ensure longevity on the skin and provide the right texture for that specific area.'
Laura Mercier


To get started you need just three make-up brushes – a smallish rounded dense eyeshadow brush that you can use to apply and blend your eye shadow. A medium sized flat blusher brush to apply your blusher and bronzer. And a larger fluffier brush to apply or remove excess powder.'
David Scheffen at NARS


The right blush is the colour that your cheeks naturally turn when you exercise or blush. It’s important to find a colour that makes you look instantly healthy. The right blush should practically blend itself- otherwise you’ve chosen a colour that’s too dark or too bright.'

Bobbi Brown

With highlighter the key is to go two shades lighter than your skin tone. Look for one with a hint of gold or pale pink if you have olive skin. If you are pale go for pearly white or white gold for maximum allure. Apply under your eyebrows, across the top of your cheekbones, on your cupid’s bow and a touch at the very inner corner of your eyes to brighten.'
Petra Strand, founder of Pixi


To stop bronzing powders from appearing muddy or streaky on the face, first lightly dust a sheer translucent loose powder all over, this will ensure a smooth, even, longer lasting golden glow.'
Chase Aston, International Make Up artist & Spokesperson The Body Shop


'If you have time, define your lips with a bit of concealer first to highlight your lips, it will make the colour you choose pop more and enhance your lip shape.'
David Scheffen at NARS


To find the perfect pink lipstick to suit you, apply three vertical stripes of pinks on the lips, the one that is the closest match to your gums is the shade for you. For red lipstick do the same - three stripes - then smile the shade that makes your teeth appear whiter, is the red for you.'
Chase Aston, International Make Up artist & Spokesperson The Body Shop



Original Article at:
http://www.elleuk.com/beauty/expert-tips/back-to-basics-make-up






Wednesday 23 May 2012

5 Fashion Blogs I love

As the sun is shining brighter than ever these days in the UK, every one shops for lighter clothes and shoes for the summer. If you are seeking for inspiration or do not know what exactly is 'in' this summer,I made a list of five fashion blogs to look through. In this era of 'everything internet'- fashion bloggers, in my opinion, are the ones who set most of the trends.

These are the links:
http://www.cheyennemeetschanel.com/

http://www.brooklynblonde.com/

http://atlantic-pacific.blogspot.co.uk/

http://www.fashiontoast.com/

http://www.thegoldendiamonds.com/

I hope you enjoy the looks.
Every time I look through these blogs, I find that I want everything the girls wear :)
Focus on the Quiet,
xx


Monday 21 May 2012

Style Crush #2 Alexa Chung

Alexa Chung settles for the second place in my Style Crush series. She always looks effortlessly dressed and that's what I love about her style. And then there is also that britishness in the shape of jeans shorts with blouses and jumpers with skirts. However, there is something I'm not keen on in almost every outfit of hers and those have to be the shoes. I love a chunky heel, but I do not like those that have a 'granny' feel to them, if that makes sense.

So, there you go, Alexa Chung:









When I went to the hairdresser's to cut my hair short some months ago, I took this picture of Alexa to show him exactly what I want my hair to look like. Whether it did in the end, I can't be the judge :)







Pictures: Pinterest and Google