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French skincare & Sephora haul

31.3.16

March was a busy month for travelling. Not only did I visit friends all over the country, I also travelled to France... twice! I hadn...

31.3.16

March was a busy month for travelling. Not only did I visit friends all over the country, I also travelled to France... twice!
I hadn't been there in five years, so I was very excited to admire the beautiful French architecture, pretend as if I were a true Parisian for a few days (or am I the only one who does that?) and, of course, have easy access to French skincare brands and Sephora.

Multimasking with Caudalie Vinoperfect Enzymatic Peel & Antipodes Aura Manuka Honey Mask

7.3.16

Combining face masks for a custom, at-home facial experience has been a popular skincare trend for a while now. The idea of this method, a...

7.3.16

Caudalie Vinoperfect Enzymatic Peel Antipodes Aura face mask

Combining face masks for a custom, at-home facial experience has been a popular skincare trend for a while now. The idea of this method, also known as multimasking, is simple: you use a specific formulation on targeted areas of the face for optimal results. Since each product has a particular purpose, such as purifying, hydrating, exfoliating, etc., applying it where it will serve most effective only seems like the logical thing to do. Still, it took me a long time to figure out my skin's exact needs... In today's post I'll talk about two of my favourite products for multimasking.

Autumn/Winter wardrobe staples

22.2.16

As I'm writing this we are halfway through the Winter season, yet here in Belgium we have actually had mild weather conditions for this...

22.2.16

As I'm writing this we are halfway through the Winter season, yet here in Belgium we have actually had mild weather conditions for this time of year. Well, depending on what you'd consider as typical Winter weather. I'll oversee the fact that I unsuspectedly walk into rainstorms all the time (that's what you get when you live in Belgium), but overall there's not much reason to complain. Not only is this the ideal season to plan cosy evenings in, choosing outfits is so much easier when it's colder outside, yet not so much that you're freezing. Although I do like to dress in knit jumpers and jeans all year round, I have a selection of wardrobe staples that are my absolute musthaves for a combination of casual and comfy during Autumn and Winter.

A Treat Yo Self/Valentine's Day wish list

10.2.16

Click the items in the collage to check for availability Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and while I to...

10.2.16

Click the items in the collage to check for availability

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and while I told myself I wasn't going to do any Cupid-themed blog posts this year, I couldn't help but feel inspired when I saw Axelle's beautiful collage yesterday.

I'm personally not one to jump with excitement for this particular holiday, but I do believe it is a good reason to indulge and give yourself a little confidence boost by buying something nice, regardless of whether you are going out or planning to spend this weekend on the sofa watching About Time (A+ movie, would recommend, by the way) with two large bags of M&Ms -- you can pick whichever you'd rather be doing with friends, by yourself or with your date for the day. What I'm trying to say is: it is okay to treat yourself once in a while (Parks & Rec, anyone?). Some people get caught up in finding the ideal gift for others, that they oversee their own needs. I'm exactly the same! Still, any day is a good time to show yourself some appreciation, just for being you. If you are in a relationship, who knows there might be something on your wish list that your significant other might enjoy too!

My current wish list includes items I would be over the moon with, yet couldn't bring myself to buy on a whim. Some are a bit of a splurge, like the Tarte palette and Rebecca Minkoff designer bag; others I've postponed getting because I have plenty of similar products to finish first. I'll tick everything off the list eventually, though! This is so much fun. I am starting off by treating myself to that glorious gift set from Lush Cosmetics tomorrow. Guess I'll be spending my Valentine's weekend in the bath then. Excellent.

What was your latest shopping splurge or treat to yourself?

Best beauty discoveries of 2015

5.2.16

A new year calls for another roundup of beauty favourites! As I was rummaging through my makeup and skincare drawers, I realised that most...

5.2.16

A new year calls for another roundup of beauty favourites! As I was rummaging through my makeup and skincare drawers, I realised that most of my beauty purchases from the past year came from the drugstore. I feel like it hasn't gone unnoticed in the blogosphere that drugstore brands have really upped their game, yet I was still surprised to see how many of those discoveries I use on a regular basis. Because I don't want to make this list longer than it already is, I'm saving detailed reviews of particular products for future blog posts. Keep your eyes peeled for an updated skincare & foundation routine! For now, let's have a look at my favourite and most used products bought in 2015.

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French skincare & Sephora haul

Multimasking with Caudalie Vinoperfect Enzymatic Peel & Antipodes Aura Manuka Honey Mask

Autumn/Winter wardrobe staples

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Best beauty discoveries of 2015

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