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NOTE: Blog design is currently in process!Nathaliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11985861108575136863noreply@blogger.comBlogger176125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1171419552647767745.post-49793988908934378772013-04-25T22:34:00.001+02:002013-04-25T22:34:57.323+02:00Empties #6I never thought I would say that one day, but I am actually going through a lot of products on a regular basis. I've been accumulating empty products like a maniac, the reason also being that I used to never finish anything and therefore had a lot of <i>just-about-empty</i> bottles all over my bathroom. Long gone are the days of me thinking that way!<br />
Since Empties posts will come a lot more frequently on this blog now, I am not going to talk about every single product in full as it's time-consuming and I find it really annoying (sorry!). Therefore, I will make the odd note here and there but that shall be it. However, if you want to know more about a certain product, you are of course more than welcome to ask about it in the comments and I will get back to you.<br />
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<i>• Alverde Feuchtigkeit Haarkur Aloe Vera Hibiskus (moisturizing hair mask)</i></div>
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Gorgeous, gorgeous stuff. Nourishes my hair and makes it super smooth. Repurchased many a times.</div>
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<i>• L'Oréal Elvital [Elvive] Repair Hair Mask</i></div>
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Okay, but full of silicones. Not repurchasing.</div>
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<i>• Seah Hairspa Mineral Spritz Conditioning Spray</i></div>
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Smells lovely and hydrates my hair well without weighing it down. Not awesome enough to be worth 18€ a bottle though I think...</div>
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<i>• Lensspirit Good Morning! Contact lens solution</i><br />
It's cheap and does the job. Repurchase.<br />
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<i>• Clearasil Daily Clear Vitamins Cleanser and Mask</i><br />
It thought it was okay, but then I tried proper (aka expensive) cleansers and I'm not looking back.<br />
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<i>• Balea Augen Make-Up Entferner Ölhaltig (2-Phase Eye Makeup Remover)</i><br />
I've repurchased this countless times, but it's not great at getting mascara off. Currently searching for an alternative.<br />
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<i>• Balea Nature Tagescreme (day cream)</i><br />
It was okay, but not mind-blowing.<br />
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<i>• Elmex Toothpaste (mini size)</i><br />
It's toothpaste, so there's not much to say about it really?<br />
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<i>• Ebelin Nagellackentferner (nail polish remover)</i><br />
I always repurchase this, it's acetone free and therefore very gentle, plus it's the only one that comes with a pump. Win/win.<br />
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<i>• L'Oréal Telescopic Waterproof Mascara</i><br />
This is my favorite mascara ever. Ever. Holds the curl, lengthens like crazy, overall just makes my lashes look amazing. Love this stuff!<br />
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<i>• Lancôme Hypnôse Drama Mascara</i><br />
I am very particular with mascaras (see above), but it looked really nice on top of the L'Oréal! This was a sample, but I don't think I will purchase the full size.<br />
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<i>• Astor Anti Shine Mattitude Powder</i><br />
It took me forever to finish this! It was nice, but very pink-ish (I had the shade 002). Rimmel Stay Matte is far superior.<br />
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Nathalie xNathaliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11985861108575136863noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1171419552647767745.post-8189020868251047032013-03-14T18:59:00.000+01:002013-03-14T18:59:10.854+01:00Google Reader/Bloglovin' Update!<a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/5065077/?claim=v4y3pdvucg7">Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a><br />
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Hi everyone!<br />
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As you may or may not already know, Google have decided to not continue providing Google Reader in the near future. I am myself an avid blog reader and have used Google Reader for years. However, I now decided to use Bloglovin to catch up on all of my fave peeps from the world of beauty!<br />
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With this post, I am also linking my blog to my Bloglovin' profile so you always know if it's really me.<br />
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I hope you guys are doing well! I am currently studying for my final exams in school (graduation comes closer - eek!) which is why I will be absent for a little while more. I appreciate your patience and hope to be able to check back with you once I've taken my A levels!<br />
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Much love,<br />
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NathalieNathaliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11985861108575136863noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1171419552647767745.post-68675956366842915092013-02-15T21:28:00.000+01:002013-02-15T21:28:06.778+01:00Artdeco Eyeshadow No.26<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
After rather extensively enjoying my last break in school (graduation comes closer and closer - eek!), I thought I'd share a little makeup gem with you that has been gracing my eyelids non-stop for the past week or so. It's the Artdeco Eyeshadow in the color 26 that has won me over completely and let me tell you that is rare as I'm not really an eyeshadow person!</div>
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No.26 is part of Artdeco's Pearl Eyeshadow range and therefore has a gorgeous pearly shimmer to it. The color is best described as a lovely champagne beige which is not too warm or too cool. I'd say this eyeshadow is perfect for both day and night looks. During the day, I wear it all over the lid with a little bit of dark brown eyeliner and lashings of mascara. When I went out last weekend, I paired it with the ever-so-lovely Maybelline Color Tattoo in On and On Bronze for a bronze smokey eye.</div>
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The color payoff is - as with all Artdeco eyeshadows - outstanding, the shadows are very buttery and easily blendable. No.26 tends to give me a tiny bit of fallout, but I find this with most shimmery eye shadows. Nothing a makeup wipe could not fix!</div>
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Similarly to the MAC or Urban Decay 'Build Your Own' system, Artdeco offers palettes and refills that enable you to create your own eyeshadow kit that is tailored exactly to your needs. The palettes come in a variety of designs and sizes. Furthermore, the eyeshadow pans are magnetic as well as the inside of the palettes which makes building everything together a quick and easy task. My palette is old and battered, it used to be my mom's actually (she upgraded to a bigger size by now), but I love the Vintage feel that it has to it :)</div>
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<u>Availability:</u><br />Artdeco can be picked up from most German department stores. The eyeshadow pans retail for 4.80€ each. However, if you are UK-based, then I'd recommend you to check out <a href="http://www.beautybay.com/artdeco">beautybay.com</a> as they carry the entire range of Artdeco, plus offer free worldwide delivery! The eyeshadows will set you back at <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 27px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">£5.39 each there which is an amazing deal considering the quality.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">P.S.: The second color I have in my palette is the Artdeco Eyebrow Powder in No.5. I mostly use this in my crease to create a natural shadow though!</span></div>
Nathaliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11985861108575136863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1171419552647767745.post-60084704635354358502013-02-09T15:40:00.001+01:002013-02-17T18:14:56.734+01:00January Fashion Favorites<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
After typing down my January Beauty Favorites about a week ago, I thought it would be a lovely idea to share some fashion and jewellery bits I'm into at the moment.</div>
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<u>1. Infinity Scarves</u></div>
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I love infinity scarves as they are so easy to throw on and amp up any outfit I'm wearing. I got these two numbers for christmas/my birthday. The left one is from <b>H&M</b> and made out of heavy wool material and has tiny magenta-colored sequins running through it. The other one is from <b>Pieces</b> and has the most beautiful floral pattern I've ever seen. I genuinely love wearing them both!</div>
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<u>2. Tie-neck blouses</u></div>
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To me, tie-neck blouses are the definition of effortlessly chic fashion. They dress up a simple combination of jeans and heels with ease and turn it into an evening-appropriate outfit. The left one is from <b>H&M</b> which I bought as a treat to myself before Christmas. It's made out of a gorgeous, silky material which I simply adore. The right one I got online at a Vintage shop. It's floral-patterned and has ruffled detailing on either side of the bow.</div>
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I only wear silver jewellery as it's the hardware I prefer, plus it looks better against my cool-toned skin and hair. I love pearls right now, I usually wear all the bits shown below at the same time. The bracelet I got in the last <b>Accessorize</b> sale, the studs from a local boutique and the ring is from <a href="http://www.bijou-brigitte.com/">here</a>.</div>
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I've also been obsessed with my new <b>Fossil </b>watch I got for my birthday. It's the perfect statement accessory, although I don't only use it for that purpose of course. I've been wearing a watch ever since I was ten years old, so not wearing one makes me feel very odd. The bracelet shown I got from souvenir shop in Paris, it's got all these tiny charms of the Eiffel tower, Arc de Triomphe and some hearts on it as well.<br />
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Nathalie xNathaliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11985861108575136863noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1171419552647767745.post-70910372067904707302013-02-05T22:18:00.001+01:002013-02-05T22:18:32.946+01:00Recently Picked Up #1I thought I would introducte a new series to my blog today which I call 'Recently Picked Up'. I rarely ever buy a ton of stuff at once, so haul posts just don't work for me very well. Instead, I'll use this spot to tell you about products I've recently purchased and perhaps even my first impressions on them.<br />
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<u>Toni & Guy Heat Protection Mist</u> -<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="background-color: white; text-align: right;">£6.39</span></span><br />
I snapped this up for about half the price in <a href="http://www.jemimaandted.com/">Kat</a>'s blogsale and only got around to test it about two times. First up, it smells incredible and so does my hair after using it. I'm still undecided on whether it's a bit heavy and makes my mane feel greasy, so I'll focus on the ends of my hair and see if I can make it work.<br />
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<u>Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser for Combination/Oily skin</u> - <span style="background-color: white; text-align: right;">£20/€21.95</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; text-align: right;">I was in desperate need of a new cleanser and was eyeing this one up for a while due to its brilliant reviews online. So far I can say it makes my skin feel very clean and you also need only the tiniest amount (like not even a pea-size!) to cleanse your entire face properly. The jury's out...</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: right;"><u>L'Oréal Telescopic Waterproof Mascara</u> - </span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: right;">£6.99 from <a href="http://www.ebay.de/itm/190778920302?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_989wt_1037">Ebay</a></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; text-align: right;">It was <a href="http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/">Anna</a> that gave me a heads up (or ten?) about this mascara and I am glad that I followed her advice and bought it. This is my third tube I believe and I still love it for its lenghtening and separating qualities. Also it's the only mascara that actually holds the curl <b>all</b> day long.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: right;"><u>Origins GinZing Eye Cream</u> - </span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: right;">£21/€34</span><br />
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Now technically I did not purchase this, but the lady at the Clarins counter was very generous and supplied me with a sample of this eye cream which is a third of the original size (15ml). It's a lovely eye cream, sinks in very quickly and I also see that brightening effect, my under-eye circles are a lot easier to cover after using this for a few days!</div>
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1. <u>Essence Studio Nails Better Than Gel Nails Top Sealer</u><br />
I'm usually not one for cheap top coats, but after reading a couple of rave reviews, I had to purchase as my Essie Good To Go was running low and getting very gloopy. I am very content with this little product, it dries my nail polish very quickly, minimizes chipping and has a really nice glossy shine to it. Plus being priced at 2.49€, it certainly won't break the bank...<br />
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2. <u>Florena Hand Konzentrat</u> (hand cream)<br />
The only hand cream I've been reaching for this month. It's very moisturizing, quickly absorbed and - the best part - it smells divine. I can't help but sniffing my hands constantly whenever I put this on. Definitely a winner for me and I will most likely repurchase once I run out!<br />
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3. <u>Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in 001 Transparent</u><br />
Many bloggers name this as their favorite pressed powder and as a fellow oily skinned gal, I had to know what all the fuss was about. The color is great, very light and yellow-toned aka the perfect match for me. It doesn't mattify my skin for too long though, but it certainly does the job well!<br />
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4. <u>Korres Lip Butter in Quince</u><br />
I think this is a gorgeous product and combines all the features I like in a lip product: it's hydrating, lightweight, slightly tinted and not sticky. Read my review on it <a href="http://nathaliehearts.blogspot.de/2013/01/korres-lip-butter-in-quince.html">here</a>.<br />
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5. <u>Primark Natural Linen Candle</u><br />
I picked two of these up last time I had a sneak through my local Primark and am very glad that I did. The scent is very warm, clean and slightly floral which makes it very soothing and lovely to burn on a Sunday. Bliss...<br />
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6. <u>Kiehl's Lip Balm #1</u><br />
You probably all know this since it is a cult product amongst celebrities, makeup artists and beauty lovers like me. It saved my pout during two sicknesses this month and really pumped some hydration back into my lips. I also like to use it on my cuticles. I'd consider this a staple in every makeup bag!<br />
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Korres is a brand that has intrigued me for quite a long time now. It not being readily available where I live has made me stick to stalking their products online only and with every praise I read, I knew I wanted to try one of their lip butters. After checking out review goddess <a href="http://thesundaygirl.com/">Adrienne</a> it was Quince that won me over -- a mid-toned blue pink that would add only a hint a color to my everyday makeup while making sure my lips stay in tip top condition.</div>
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Korres claims: <i>"A buttery lipbalm that melts on the lips and offers a shiny, tinted finish. The combination of Shea butter and Rice wax offers deep hydration and softness. Ideal for chapped lips."</i></div>
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After putting this little beauty to the test during the last two weeks of cold winter weather, I can happily say that it does exactly what it says on the tin. It hydrates incredibly well (there's nothing like the richness of a good lip butter!) and the color is gorgeous, a sheer rosy pink that looks fantastic against my pale winter complexion.</div>
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Overall, I strongly recommend you to check out these lip butters -- they're nicely pigmented, very hydrating and go on, well, like butter. They're not sticky at all and generally feel very smooth on the lips.<br />
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You can pick these up from <a href="http://www.feelunique.com/p/Korres-Quince-Lip-Butter-6g">feelunique.com</a> for <span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small; line-height: 1.2em;">£6.00/7.80€</span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 30.71875px;">. Feelunique offers free worldwide delivery!</span><br />
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I am very far from being a hoarder or a messie, but I've been meaning to blog about these empty products for a while now and I just haven't gotten around to. I've binned them a long time ago (two months ago I believe?), so there's new trash that will find its way into your subscription boxes soon haha! Since they are an awful lot, I'm just typing down the product names. If you are interested in hearing my opinion on a certain product, please don't hesitate and contact me.</div>
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Well first of all, thank you for being incredibly patient and not unsubscribing from this blog even though there was approximately zero activity on here for almost three months! I recently decided I wanted to blog again, but only under certain conditions which I am determined to explain to you.<br />
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In the past, I always went through phases of blogging and not blogging. In 2013, I want to break this habit. I realized I cannot keep up and post every other day, I've actually never really had the time for it due to being very busy in school and also working at a newspaper as well. Since I am graduating this year, I won't have it in the near future neither. Therefore I plan to take up blogging, but without stressing myself out too much. If I can post once a week, good! If I can post twice, awesome! But if I cannot post at all, well then so be it.<br />
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In 2012, the main thing I learned was to enjoy life as much as possible and mainly this: to only do what I really like doing in my free time. I do enjoy blogging, it enables me to write about anything I like and to share my passion with people from all over the world. I like to put as much effort as I can into everything that I am doing and so in 2013, I am going to post less, but aim to improve the quality of my blog posts.<br />
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I am thrilled to pick up one of my favorite hobbies again and am very excited to be able to share it with you.<br />
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I know it's been forever and a day since I wrote my last post on here (probably like two weeks ago!?) but I was truly busy and also had some health problems - namely a laceration plus concussion - that knocked me out and made the whole process of working like a mad women a bit more difficult. I thought I'd give you a little update on that and at the same time tell you I might stay a little more absent on here than I like to be for at least a couple more weeks. I haven't been instagramming much, simply because there's not too many exciting things in my everyday life haha! Anyway, on to the photos...</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Spotted my future husband in the H&M fall catalog <b>//</b> Loving this Keane song <b>//</b> Little Miss Sunshine :-)</span></div>
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I'm off to Berlin next week, so I'll try to maybe schedule one or two posts for you then and also do my September Favorites!</div>
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Nathaliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11985861108575136863noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1171419552647767745.post-34838908373568598282012-09-27T16:29:00.000+02:002012-09-27T16:29:03.560+02:00NOTD: p2 hold me tight<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I am on a roll with NOTDs recently, I just like my nails a lot more than I used to do and also a quick coat of Essie Good To Go makes every single polish look a million times better and a lot more longlasting!</div>
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Speaking of nail polish, a brand I'm loving right now is p2. They have just revamped all of their counters and added lots of new colors and products to them, so when I was browsing the aisles of my local drugstore for throat pastilles, I simply couldn't resist picking up this little boy...</div>
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The color is called hold me tight and is probably the most beautiful "summer into fall transition" color of all time. It's a pinkish red with a burgundy hint to it -- what's not to like? Aside from being absolutely gorgeous, it applies like a dream and also lasts for a very long time (and I'm talking five-school-days-crammed-with-lots-of-activities-longlasting here!).</div>
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I got a lot of compliments on it and definitely consider it my favorite nail polish right now!</div>
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Nathaliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11985861108575136863noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1171419552647767745.post-72962816827938886182012-09-23T15:48:00.001+02:002012-09-23T15:48:10.761+02:00Empties #4<div style="text-align: center;">
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Long time, to talk! I am genuinely sorry about that, but I am just so busy right now that I barely have a minute or two to sit down and breathe after all, so I neglected my blog a whole lot which I never meant to but oh well, sometimes life doesn't go how you want it to, right? I am now trying to at least schedule two or three posts every weekend that go up throughout the week then, so fingers crossed this is going to work out!</div>
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Anway, I have <strike>of course</strike> accumulated a shedload of empty products while I was gone from the bloggingsphere and I thought I would give you some mini reviews on them!</div>
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Oh my gawd, I cannot tell you how much I love this shampoo! I picked it up earlier this year after my hairstylist had used it on me and I can tell you, it is a beaut. It lathers up very well (a little bit goes a long way here) and makes your hair feel so smooth without weighing it down. It is a bit pricey, but so worth it for me!</div>
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It's a nice toothpaste, I didn't see much of a whitening effect on my teeth though. I have very sensitive teeth and Sensodyne really helped me!</div>
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I'm not fussy about nail polish remover, I however tend to buy the more hydrating one (previously green packaging, now lilac). It helps with brittle nails and has been the only one I use for a year now?</div>
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Nathaliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11985861108575136863noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1171419552647767745.post-51647751787925894972012-09-07T20:24:00.000+02:002013-02-17T18:19:53.612+01:00OOTD: Casual Shopping Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was out and about in town with my best friend last Saturday and that was when I snapped a picture of what I wore to show it to you later. We basically spent the entire day shopping, drinking Starbucks and talking - a major catch-up is what is needed when you haven't seen your bestie in months! Anyway, on to the outfit...</div>
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The thing I was excited about the most was these little babies I only recently got. They're ankle boots from H&M and my favorite pair of shoes at the moment. They're a gorgeous hazelnut-ish color, have a nice, slightly more chunky heel and dress up any casual outfit I wear -score!</div>
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I paired them with a simple white t-shirt and black skinny jeans, both from H&M. The cardigan is from there as well (see a pattern here?), but it's actually my mom's and therefore a bit bigger which makes it a little more cozy and laidback. The wine red scarf is from Primark and was an absolute bargain, I see myself wearing this snood a lot this fall/winter! My ring is from Six and the bracelets from H&M (I know I know).</div>
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Nathaliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11985861108575136863noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1171419552647767745.post-80422575935636857102012-09-02T15:08:00.000+02:002013-02-17T18:20:14.398+01:00NOTD: p2 forever<div style="text-align: center;">
Fall is near, guys! Not quite yet, but hey if there's something I'm way too excited for at this time of the year, it's nail polish shades. I have a small selection of colors I like to wear in fall/winter only as I feel like they are a lot more appropriate for when the leaves are falling and the air gets crispy... you know what I mean.</div>
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I actually kidnapped this polish from my mom's beauty cabinet, to me it's one of the prettiest colors for fall! I'd describe 'forever' as a toned down pinky mauve, but on the nails it actually comes out as a true dark-ish purple with only a hint of mauve. Two coats are sufficient to reveal its true beauty and with a blob of top coat over it, it lasts a good three to four days without massively chipping.</div>
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Nathaliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11985861108575136863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1171419552647767745.post-90302050839489621622012-08-31T16:00:00.000+02:002012-08-31T16:00:12.249+02:00My Week On Instagram #8<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">My hairstylist is a genius! <b>//</b> My friend Hannah took and edited this beautiful pic <b>//</b> This is what dedication looks like ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Shopping jewellery at Primark <b>//</b> Gorgeous antique ring for only a fiver<b> // </b>Dawn at 6am <3</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Life as an early bird <b>//</b> Eating leftover salads for lunch -yum! <b>//</b> Hot town, summer in the city...</span></div>
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If you fancy following me on Instagram: <i>@romanticgirlx</i></div>
Nathaliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11985861108575136863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1171419552647767745.post-1656784253201936972012-08-30T19:45:00.000+02:002013-02-17T18:20:47.633+01:00August Favorites<div style="text-align: center;">
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First of all, let me excuse myself for my little absence from blogger, of course I haven't given up and everything, but school started again for me and so I wanted to get settled and adapt to my routine before starting to blog again. I'm a senior now and so school is really important to me, I hope you understand!</div>
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Anyway, on to the main topic of this (not so) little post, my favorites for the month of August...</div>
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First up is the <a href="http://www.wella.com/en-EN/system-professional-care.aspx#Repair">Wella SP Repair Shampoo</a>. This is the shampoo my hair stylist always uses on my hair and it honestly feels sooo soft and smooth afterwards and so earlier this year I gave in and bought it. It does an excellent job at moisturizing my hair without weighing it down, plus a little goes a long way with this since it lathers up reall nicely. It's not the cheapest shampoo out there, but worth the splurge for me!<br />
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Next is the <a href="http://www.loreal-paris.de/haarstyling/elnett/haarspray-langanhaltendes-volumen.aspx">L'Oréal Elnett Very Volume Hairspray</a>, a product I've bought after seeing <a href="http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/straight-glossy/">Anna </a>using it on her hair. I bought a travel size to see how I like it and what to say, I love it! I spray this into my hair after blowdrying, focusing on the upper part and roots, and lightly scrunch it afterwards. It immediately adds body and texture to my mane and overall just makes it looks a bit more voluminous and messy. The only downside would probably be that it doesn't smell particularly nice (a bit granny-ish if you ask me). But overall a thumbs up from me!<br />
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I have one skincare product to share and it's the <a href="http://www.amazon.de/Alverde-Clear-Peelingmaske-Heilerde-Pack/dp/B007WQ9QVE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1346347004&sr=8-3">Alverde Heilerde Peeling Mask</a>. I'm currently in the process of changing up my entire skincare routine and this was one of the first purchases I made. It's a purifying mask which is targeted at oily, acne prone skin. I don't want to give too much away since I've only used it a couple of times, but I definitely see an improvement in my skin! Will report back with a full review soon :)<br />
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In terms of makeup I have been loving my <a href="http://www.catrice.eu/en/products/lips/lipgloss/detail/product/lip-appeal-lip-gloss-080.html">Catrice Lip Appeal Gloss</a> in Bare Necessity. I've recently gone through a phase of wearing anything but lipstick, but this gloss is just a nice 'my lips but nude and better' shade. It's not the nicest formula (it can be slightly sticky), but it's gorgeous though and perfect for everyday wear.<br />
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The last favorites combined are actually my most loved cheek combo of this past month! I've rediscovered my <a href="http://www.essence.eu/en/products/sun-club.html">essence Sun Club bronzer</a> in the lighter shade and also my <a href="http://www.dm.de/cms/servlet/segment/de_homepage/p2_home/p2_produkte/produkte_teint/produkte_teint_rouge/2400/p2_feel_good_mineral_compact_blush.html">p2 feel good blush</a> in innocent rose. The bronzer is decently pigmented and is perfect for warming up my skin a bit, simply pop a bit of this on to a duo fibre brush and run it through the hollows of my cheeks in a slightly upward motion. The blush color is just a gorgeous rosy pink with a light golden shimmer to it, the best shade in my opinion to fake a good night's sleep!<br />
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We're currently experiencing a super duper hot summer over here in Germany, so I've really been cracking out the brightest nail polishes I own recently, going from bright orange to vibrant turquoise until I have landed in the most girly color family of all: pinks!</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Unfortunately the photos don't do it justice, in reality it's the most beautiful vibrant, almost neon-ish pink color with a subtle hint of coral to balance out all the girliness. I've been wearing it throughout the entire summer and I still can't seem to get tired.</span></div>
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Catrice nail polishes apply like a dream due to the wide brush and the creamy, not too runny formula. This one requires one coat to be opaque, but only the second one reveals it's neon prettiness. With a top coat on, this polish lasts on my nails for a good 4-5 days before I feel the need to touch up.</div>
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This polish was part of a limited edition, but as a dupe I would highly suggest Essie's Camera from the Poppy Razzi LE which is a tad bit more coral, but still absolutely gorgeous!</div>
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Nathaliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11985861108575136863noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1171419552647767745.post-23953735866272996702012-08-19T16:30:00.003+02:002012-08-19T16:30:52.449+02:00My Week On Instagram #7<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Getting artsy on my nails, inspired by <a href="http://lipssofacto.com/">Meg</a><b> //</b> Dragonboats competing on the river <b>//</b> New wall décor, loveeee</span></div>
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If you fancy following me on Instagram: <i>@romanticgirlx</i></div>
Nathaliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11985861108575136863noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1171419552647767745.post-26796286632947885982012-08-18T18:43:00.000+02:002012-08-18T18:43:12.057+02:00Renaming my blogHi everyone!<br />
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This post is a little off topic from what I usually do and I really hope you don't mind that. If you read this, you obviously know the (rather long) name of my beauty/fashion/food ramble blog which is the reason that I am writing these words:<br />
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I once made it up on a whim, wanting a blog that would represent my 'life situation' as I had set up a big list of things to achieve, but now I find it too long and I am surely not going to be 17 forever (I'm not Edward Cullen after all, eh?).<br />
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I'm currently compiling a list of possible names, but I also wanted to hear your opinions and maybe your ideas for a new blog name? Once I've figured out the one I like best, I will rename my blog and also finally start to create a proper layout.<br />
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Thanks for your help!<br />
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Nathalie xxNathaliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11985861108575136863noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1171419552647767745.post-24459553449078386222012-08-17T18:38:00.000+02:002012-08-17T18:38:01.859+02:00Empties #3<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am currently using products up like nobody's business. Seriously, considering the time span since my last Empties post (link here) and the amount of producs I have accumulated again, you must think my whole day consists of slapping creams, scrubs and other potions on to my body ;)</div>
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The makeup remover I always go back to, it removes waterproof mascara with only minimal effort and is overall a very good product that is reasonably priced. Always have one of these at home!</div>
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I found a half-empty bottle of this in one of my drawers and decided to just use it up. It's not as good as the Balea one, it doesn't remove my eye makeup (which mainly consists of mascara) as well and it also stung my eyes a bit.</div>
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I'm still mad at myself for not buying 153 backups of this at the beginning of this year as it was a limited edition. A gorgeous scrub that removes dead skin cells very nicely and smells DIVINE!</div>
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I have a love-hate relationship with TBS body butters. I love them for being so moisturizing and making my skin incredibly soft, but I hate them for their scent, particularly this one. I hate strong smells in beauty products and so I ended up using this one as a hand cream at night (I mean, you can't smell while you sleep, can you?). But there's a happy ending alert: I recently noticed they have released a few new body butters which smell rather amazing, oh well...</div>
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Nathaliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11985861108575136863noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1171419552647767745.post-41232408555534591342012-08-15T21:12:00.000+02:002012-08-15T21:12:24.122+02:00Lovely Quotes #9 (Back to School Edition)<br />
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Nathaliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11985861108575136863noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1171419552647767745.post-78750382016662363702012-08-07T15:04:00.001+02:002012-08-07T15:04:30.993+02:00Essie Good To Go<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I could never be bothered with wearing a topcoat over my manicure. When I was younger, I accidentally scratched all of my exercise books with my nail polish which ended up in bright red or blue marks all over the place -not pretty! I then tried a couple of drugstore topcoats, but none of them was really satisfying.<br />
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Enter <b>Essie Good To Go</b>.<br />
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Being a favorite of many beauty junkies and manicurists (aka people who know what they are doing), I finally decided to get my hands on this. It claims to "dry within seconds", seal your manicure and add a glossy shine to it. And you know what, it's all true!<br />
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I apply it on to my still wet nail polish and then let it work its magic. After five minutes or so, I can already gently touch the surface of the nail without leaving marks or fingerprints on it. Overall, I'd say it takes a good hour for the entire manicure to completely dry and harden.<br />
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In terms of staying power I cannot praise this enough! I normally do my nails on sunday and with Good To Go on, I can easily go a couple of days without having to touch up or redo my nails. As I am now starting my senior year in high school, this is definitely going to save me some time and nerves :)<br />
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Overall, I love this topcoat and would highly recommend picking it up as it really does work. It makes my manicure look so much more beautiful while preventing chipping and speeding up the drying process.<br />
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I'm still on my summer vacation (even if not for long anymore) and so there's not too many exciting things that happen since I spend most of time relaxing, reading and watching the Olympics on TV. But here are the bits I shared with you this week:</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Admiring the most beautiful sunset <b>//</b> Reading a CSI book in bed <b>//</b> Making my own burger at a BBQ with the family</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I curled my hair and it turned out great! // Loving the White Fig & Amber scent from Primark // Bought Essie Good To Go</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Wearing Daisy by Marc Jacobs <b>//</b> Enjoying some fruit while watching TV <b>//</b> Laying on a meadow by the pool</span></div>
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