Modest Mix

STUDY BREAKS...

27.5.13

LUSH RO'S ARGAN BODY CONDITIONER

26.5.13

INSPIRATION / SPECIAL OCCASION MEETS MESSY HAIR

22.5.13

RIMMEL APOCALIPS LIP LACQUER: CELESTIAL

21.5.13

My first review, finally online! I've been dying to write about a popular beauty product, but I had no idea which to pick so I decided to play safe. I do realize I'm months late with this review as most people are already familiar with the Rimmel Apocalips lip lacquers. Nonetheless, I hope you enjoy my post. Better and more relevant reviews coming up, I promise.

I've been carrying this baby around for weeks now. With the exams coming up and the Belgian weather being beyond depressing, I've been looking for ways to brighten up my days. Putting some colour on my lips does the trick.

Rimmel describes Apocalips as a product that provides the lips with intense colour, but at the same time shines like a lipgloss and nourishes like a balm does. The packaging is a classic black with an edgy top and - most importantly - very practical. I love it. It also comes in handy that you can see the colour through the transparent bit at the bottom.

Apocalips in Celestial is an old pink shade (it reminds me of tulips?) that makes your lips look healthier. My lips are naturally quite pink and the lacquer enhances their colour, making them brighter with a shiny finish, just enough to stand out.

The product is easy to apply. I apply one coat, touch up some details and that's it. On cold days, I make sure to prep my lips before applying so they don't dry out. For me, Apocalips lasts about 4-5 hours until I have to apply a new coat. I'm not in the mood for bright pink lips every time though, so sometimes I press my lips together on a tissue to make them look more matte. Don't get me wrong, this doesn't take away all the shine, there's just less.

Here I'm wearing the shade Celestial with a more matte finish. I'm sorry it doesn't show that well on the picture (I tried different angles and light, still this is the best I could get), but as you can see from the lines on my bottom lip the lacquer makes my lips a brighter pink.

I really like Rimmel Apocalips! I'm a 'passive' fan of lipsticks; I love them, yet I'm extremely hesitant to put colour on my own lips. However, I've been so enthusiastic about this product that I'm planning on going on a little shopping spree soon - lip products only!

Which of Rimmel Apocalips are your favourite shades? Any other lip products you'd recommend?

HOW I'D WEAR / THE MONOCHROME TREND

17.5.13

MIX & MATCH / OFFICE

16.5.13

MOTHER'S DAY, PT. II: MEMORIES

13.5.13

5 GIFTS FOR MOTHER'S DAY

12.5.13

First of all a Happy Mother's Day to all mums and mums-to-be!

I'm a bit late with this post, as today is the big day already. I was too busy with other things to get to writing. Nonetheless I'd like to share with you some gift ideas I've come up with to surprise my mum and grandmums.

1- Flowers The most obvious gift ever... Fact: Every lady likes receiving flowers. My mum's favourites are tulips.

2- Tea Because who doesn't love a nice cup of tea? There's a small shop in Ghent (Belgium) that sells all kinds of coffee and tea and everything associated with it, from cute teapots to storage. They have such nice gifts, too! This year I got my mum rose black tea, which I know she's never tried before. The scent is divine. I might get my grandma some as well; she loves tea.

3- Perfume A bit pricey for some people, but again this is a gift that never fails to make a woman happy. The gift set below by Elie Saab has an eau de parfum (50ml) and a body lotion (75ml) that comes in this neat pouch.

Elie Saab gift set - www.iciparisxl.be

4- Wellness gift set The one I selected is Ayurveda secret by Rituals. It contains six bath products, which is a lot so I think they'll last a while! I personally love the fresh scents Ritual products have. Of course you could also plan a fun day out and take your mum to the spa!

Ayurveda secret gift set - www.rituals.com

5- A simple DIY can make the perfect Mother's Day gift and it doesn't cost a lot of money!
I love it when a room is decorated with candles. They just give it that extra touch. I found this on the Internet. I'm definitely going to try it soon.

What you'll need:
1- a (tall) glass or glass jar

2- beads/cherry pits/a small branch of berries

3- water

4- tea candle light