My week on Instagram #1

My friend Hannah and I got friendship bracelets // Burning my Flower Power candle // Laying by the river with Hannah

Full face of makeup for the first time in ages // Revising and eating // Working countless hours on a presentation

Embracing my love for Ben & Jerry's // Wearing bright bracelets // Treating myself with NY cheese cake

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Lovely Quotes #6

"I had rather attempt something great and fail,

Than to attempt nothing at all and succeed."

— Robert H. Schuller

"Success is not the key to happiness.

Happiness is the key to success.

If you love what you are doing

You will be successful."

— Albert Schweitzer

"Discipline is just choosing between

What you want now and

What you want most."

— Unknown

Pictures via weheartit.com

L'Oréal Rouge Caresse

I'm sure that if you're a beauty blog addict like me you will have read a few reviews on this lipstick already. So without further ado, I'm just going to note down my thoughts on this quite unsual lipstick. The color I have is 401 Rebel Red.

The lipstick comes in a solid gold packaging with a clear cap. The shape reminds me of the other L'Oréal lipsticks (Color Riche and Color Riche Serum).

The special feature of these lipsticks clearly is the formula which is fairly new to the market. These are so called Lipstick Hybrids which means that they moisturize your lips like a good lipbalm or lip butter while delivering a settle amount of color unlike tinted lipbalms which really just add a sheen to the lips. 

When unpacking this lipstick for the first time I admit that the color scared me a lot since it's a bright tomato red. But when applying it, I noticed how sheer and yet pigmented the color actually is, hybrid is definitely the best word to desribe this new type of lipstick/lip butter.

They are comparable to the oh-so-famous Revlon lip butters, but unfortunately it's nearly impossible to get Revlon in Germany, so in case you're interested in a comparison, I'll link you to Adrienne's blog here.

The lipstick goes on so smoothly, it glides on like a light lipbalm but it's so moisturizing that this description doesn't really work. I find these to hydrate my lips very well and at the same time, they're really light weight which is amazing. When it comes to lasting power, I had to touch it up after maybe two hours?

These lipsticks have already come out in the UK and will be released in Germany in the middle of may. They sell for £7.99 in the UK and will cost about €10 in Germany.


I have found these lipsticks to be really satisfying, they deliver just the right amount of color for everyday and are absolutely outstanding in terms of hydrating the lips. I'm definitely keeping my eyes peeled and I will make sure to pick up another one of those in a neutral shade.


Nathalie xx


Disclaimer: This lipstick was sent to me for free by L'Oréal. All opinions are my own. This post is not sponsored.

Best Looks of Coachella 2012

Singer Katy Perry sporting (her new) purple hair, floral dress and ripped tights.

Emma Watson in a zebra striped jump suit and sandy beige Joie flats. Cute hat!

Kate Bosworth pulls that laid-back boho chic off like no one else and looks stunning in distressed shorts, desert boots and embroidered cardigan.

Glee Starlet Lea Michele shining in a white boyfriend shirt and the most beautiful wedges ever.

Lauren Conrad looking like a beautiful hippie in Free People shorts, barely there flats and 70es sunglasses.

Gossip Girl Villain Michelle Trachtenberg plays it safe with her boho inspired maxi dress, denim jacket and Vintage bag.

Vanessa Hudgens dressing boho chic to perfection wearing floral bandeau, denim shorts, headband and loose beachy waves.

Fashion designer Whitney Port looking stunning in a self-designed graphic top and pattern shorts.

Which look was your favorite?

Nathalie xx

Photo Credits: nydailynews.com, graziadaily.co.uk, posh24.com, iluxurystyle.com, celebuzz.com, accesshollywood.com

The Daily Nail: Fuchsia Madness

essence Eclipse LE "Don't bite me - kiss me"

So I know that Tangerine Tango actually was chosen color of the year by the guys from Pantone, but let's be clear: for a pale and cool skin-toned lady orange is not really the preferred color when it comes to buying clothes, lipsticks or nail polishes. In my opinion, there are way better colors for ladies like me and fuschia is one of them.

Shown above is essence "Don't bite me, kiss me" from the Eclipse LE (Summer 2010). I've obviously had this varnish forever and when I was going through my collection, this caught my eye again. I'm not going to rave about this color too much because as much as I love it, it's not sold anymore. What I would like to point out though is that it does have a fine blue-ish purple shimmer to it which is quite unusual and makes the polish even more pretty.

So for those of you who are interested in a similar color, here you have some other polishes that I think are at least equally beautiful:

Photo is from here

Essie "Big Spender"

Photo is from here

OPI "Miami Beet"

Are you going to try this color on your nails?

Love,

Nathalie xx