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August 2014 - Carmen Bota

e.l.f High Definition Powder in Corrective Yellow {Review}

Let me begin by saying how much I love e.l.f products. I was although a little skeptical in trying their face products, knowing that my skin is so sensitive and moody. I haven't use a face powder in like....two years. And the last one I tried was actually rice powder. However, one day my work colleague asked me for a recommendation regarding a...

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Monday Make-up | Red Lips

Now this is my kind of an everyday makeup! I've been wearing this for the past few weeks, changing the eyeshadows from matte to shimmery from now and then. This is the makeup I wore yesterday actually, when I was in a hurry to go to work&everything. The colors I love for an everyday makeup look are, of course, the nude ones, with...

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Summer 2014 Beauty Essentials | The lipsticks

This summer is insanely hot and while I'm not getting any tanned, I might as well buy myself some bronzers and some more lipsticks to get on the right track. I like the fact that summer allows us to go a little crazy and wear some fancy colors on the lids&on the lips. If you follow me on Instagram, you've already seen my...

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My dream bedroom

I guess every girl here has a dream bedroom and I'm no different. Having a bedroom as close to my dreams as it can get is something I've been trying to do for some years. Why even bother so much, will some ask. Well, when I'm tired or upset, home is where I can regain my strength and having a peaceful place of...

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Bedtime relaxing activities

After a busy and tiring day taking care of all those duties at work it comes naturally that I have trouble shutting down my brain and just go to sleep. There's no wonder that this happens very often and the reason is simple: I usually take my work problems into my home. What happens next is that I can't fall asleep and the...

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my current skincare routine | summer of 2014

I know that this thing with the skincare routine is not something I usually do, but I did manage to use, for the past few months, the same products and methods to keep my skin beautiful and clean. For the past two years I have been on a constantly fight with searching the products to help me keep under control my super sensitive...

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Summer of 2014: Beauty wishlist

With beauty bloggers it's no wonder that every season has to come up with a new beauty wishlist, right? As summer goes on and the weather is too perfect for a summer, all sunny and hot, I find myself boiling over the day in my office downtown. Of course I had to make a wishlist for what's left of these sunny months and...

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Tips for growing longer hair | My journey

During the past few years I was obsessed with my hair, since I discovered the hair dye and wanted to try pretty much every color out there. You can just imagine the pain I put my hair through when I decided I wanted it blonde instead of brunette and how things turned out from that moment on. My big obsession though was having...

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Summer wedding outfit ideas

Summer is the perfect time for weddings, right? Although I like going as a guest to these events, I find the dressing part kind of difficult every time I have to attend one. It can be a little tricky choosing the perfect outfit for the ceremony and for the later party as you really can't allow yourself to go wrong because, as always,...

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My week in photos

This week made me realise just how badly I need a few days off. While outside is getting hotter, I feel more and more tired. The good thing is that my vacation is close and I can't wait to just sit around and relax! On monday it was mine and my mom's birthday and we had the most delicious cake in the universe! For...

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Maybelline Color Tattoo in Permanent Taupe&Pink Gold

I know, there are lots of reviews out there, but one more won't harm anyone, right? I will tell you my honest opinion about these two products, from the point of view of a girl that has super oily lids. It's not a secret that I love makeup and love wearing it on myself too. I actually didn't wear eyeshadow on myself for years because...

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Baking soda hair wash&apple cider vinegar rinse | The journey

It all began a few months ago, when I came across this blog. Let me begin by telling you that this girl, named Alex Raye, has the most gorgeous hair I've ever seen. And she uses this no poo method that has caused raves in the beauty blogosphere. When I came across her blog, I was devastaded by the condition of my hair....

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July beauty favourites

Hey girls,Today I present you my July beauty favourites! I absolutely love these kind of posts when I see them on other blogs, so I think I'm gonna stick to it too. July was a crazy month and although many products have entered into my routine, these are my favourites.Denman Natural Bristle Brush, Medium sizeDeciding to buy a hair brush was quite a...

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What's new on my dressing table

Hey girls!It was about time to do this post, right? If you're following me on Instagram, you already know that for the past few weeks I 'collected' mostly makeup and nail art products. I won't lose any more time and get to the point. If you want to see my short reviews on these products, then just keep reading.Maybelline Color Whisper in shade...

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when searching for inspiration | Girly bedroom lamp ideas

Hey, girls!Guess what? My room deco is almost done but I still need to add a little detail on my bedside beauty! A lamp, I mean, not quite a detail but something necessary in order to complete my dream. So I was thinking to choose something cute, a little childish but still very stylish. Something to go with my room colour, which is...

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