My current favorite song: Paradise by Coldplay

Hey guys!
Yesterday I was told that I'm one of the last 4 that were chosen for a USA scholarship! Just right then I was listening to Coldplay's Paradise, and now that song makes me so happy (I already liked it before).



Love,
Nathalie x

My foundation tips: Buy the right one!

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Hey guys!

So today, I wanted to talk to you about a very important topic: buying the right foundation. I've recently seen an elder woman who was wearing makeup...but she kinda looked like an orange with it (sorry to say, but it's true!). That was when I realized that there are still too many women running around with cheap, orange-tinted foundation.

I'm not the first one that talks about this topic and I will probably not be the last one, but I thought I share my favorite tips with you:

1.) Be careful with the price!

That might sound ridiculous, but is indeed very important. From what I experienced, the cheapest foundations often have an orange tint to it which is super unflattering on EVERYONE. That doesn't mean you'll have to spend dozens of dollars/euros/pounds on a really great makeup, but please don't believe that a $1 foundation will be the best one you've ever used. Better go to your local drugstore and try out a couple in the middle price range (5-7 dollars/pounds/euros). If you can splurge more, I'd suggest going to a MAC counter because there you can probably get any foundation possible.

2.) Choose the right formula for your skin tone!

• Dry Skin

Get a moisturizing, creamy foundation. It should leave your skin hydrated, so if your skin starts tensing after 3 hours, the formula probably does not work for you.

• Normal Skin

Lucky you! Get a light, but slightly creamy foundation that lets your skin breathe. Moisturizing ingredients will leave your skin super gorgeous.

• Combination/Oily

Buy a very light foundation that mattifies your skin. Make sure that it doesn't make your skin break out, it should let your pores breathe!

3.) Get the right shade!

Finding the right foundation shade is the hardest thing to do when buying a new foundation. Usually you can divide the shades into 3 main groups: light, medium and dark. Once you know which shades might fit you, you gotta start swatching!

My tips:

• Never swatch the foundation on the back of your hand. Let a makeup artist apply it or apply it yourself ON TO YOUR FACE. Only there you can see how the color turns out.

• Check out how the color looks like in natural daylight (very important!).

• Not sure at all? Ask a friend for honest advice. If you ask politely at the counter, you will probably get a sample so that you can try the foundation a couple of times at home before actually deciding to buy it.

Once you know which shades usually fit your skin, buying foundation get a lot easier!

I hope that these tips helped you :)

Love,
Nathalie x

Daily Perfection: Toni Garrn (Victoria's Secret, hello!)

I have to confess that I really like the Victoria's Secret Shows and get totally excited when the pictures are released! This year, the 19-year old german top model Toni Garrn has especially caught my attention.

Love,
Nathalie x

Long time no talk!

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Hey guys!
Long time no talk ..I'm very sorry about that, but I just experienced a few difficult days. I had surgery yesterday and I'm still feeling kinda dizzy although I feel a lot better already. Now that I'm staying at home, I'm trying to post a little more. I just ordered a couple of things at e.l.f. which I will review when I get them. I also plan on finishing a bunch of other unfinished blog posts.

So please stay tuned!

Love,
Nathalie x

Daily Perfection: Katie Cassidy

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So... first of all, since yesterday was Halloween, I hope that you all had a great time! I spent the night with a few of my closest friends (we call ourselves 'The Sleepover Club') watching horror movies and eating pizza and snacks.

The reason that Katie Cassidy is today's perfection is that we watched 'Nightmare on Elm Street' starring ...Katie Cassidy! Well, after a good 15 minutes she was murdered, but when I got home today, I found this beautiful picture of her and I had to feature her on my blog! Isn't she simply gorgeous?

Hope you don't mind me talking a lot :)

Have a great day!

Love,
Nathalie x