If there is one thing I love is finding amazing affordable products and I'm pretty sure everyone can relate to that. No one likes to spend a huge amount of money on a product if there is a cheaper alternative that is just as good. These are some of my favorite products at the moment, that I believe would make amazing holiday gifts....

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I always mention the fact that I have an obsession with highlighters. I truly believe you can't own enough luminizers. When I ordered this product, I wasn't sure it would look good on my complexion. Some highlighters can be quite dark and gold-toned, which is great for darker skin tones. However, if you are pale like me, it's tricky to find a highlighter...

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I just received my first ColourPop Cosmetics order, and I can't begin to explain how excited I am. Their packaging is absolutely adorable and the prices are ah-mazing! This set really stood out to me, I just can't resist warm-toned eyeshadows. It retails for $18, but all of these eyeshadows can be purchased individually for $5 each. Jinxie - Is a beautiful light...

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As someone with oily skin I've struggled with acne and always looking greasy. Throughout the years I've tested many skincare products, but most of them turned out to be huge disappointments and waste of money. These three are long time favorites of mine, that I believe in and will continue to use until I can find something even greater. I actually bought the...

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This was my first MAC lipstick and the reason why my collection grew so rapidly. I got it as a Christmas gift a couple years ago and since then I developed an obsession with makeup. First things first, this shade is absolutely gorgeous and unique. Rebel is described as a "midtonal cream plum". This lip color looks incredible on all skin tones. The...

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Today's tutorial is a quick glam. I've paired a simple brown halo look with a beautiful rose gold liner. This is super easy and therefore, perfect for beginners. Products: MAC Soft Ochre Paint Pot Sigma Beauty Smoke Screen Palette (Haze, Thunderhead and Ember) Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette (Foxy and YDK) Avon Black Flash Liner Maybelline The Colossal Kiss Au Naturale 02 Lashes...

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Recently I purchased a new bag, which means it was time to sort out all the things I kept inside my previous purse. This one is a suede cross-body bag from Zara, and it's relatively small. Its size is one of my favorite things about it. I definitely needed to stop carrying so many unnecessary items and getting a smaller bag is the...

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I have this lipstick for a while and I don't think I talk enough about it. This is, without a doubt, one of the prettiest shades of pink that I have ever encountered, at least for my complexion. It has a retro matte finish, which means it is extra dry. Flat Out Fabulous is described as "bright plum matte". It is super long-wearing...

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When I first started my blog I had no idea what a flat lay was, although I was familiar with this kind of picture. This became the "trendy" way to take photos for blogs and of course, Instagram. I compiled a few tips and tricks that will help you take your flat lays to the next level. LIGHTING Usually for blog photos I...

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You have no idea how happy I get every time I see one of these lip colors. Like I mentioned yesterday, on my 5 lipsticks you need this spring, I live in the Southern Hemisphere. Therefore I'm going through spring right now, however, I know a lot of you live in the Northern Hemisphere. So I wanted to share my favorites for both...

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If you live in the Southern Hemisphere, like me, spring has finally arrived. To be honest this is not my favorite season, but I do enjoy wearing some vibrant colors once in a while. When I think about spring, I instantly think of several shades of pink. All of these lipsticks are beautiful and unique in their own way. Which lip color do...

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One of the biggest misconceptions about blogging is that it requires a huge investment and basically you can only do it if you're wealthy. Even though it's very expensive to drastically improve your blog's quality. If you're just starting out, you don't have to buy a ton of makeup or the most expensive camera and artificial lighting. If after a while, it turns...

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A while ago I shared 3 eyeshadow brushes that everyone needs, so I assumed it was about time to talk about my absolute favorite face brushes. I've tried many different brands and types of brushes, but these are excellent quality and definitely worth checking out. They are incredibly soft and dense. Also, they haven't shed any bristles when I washed them. Which is...

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This cut crease look is perfect for fall and winter. I went for something quite vampy and dramatic, but if you would like to make it more "wearable", you can pair it with a nude lip instead of this dark brown shade. Also, I explain step by step on how to achieve this duo-chrome glitter cut crease for hooded eyes and beginners. A...

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If you are like me, you can never have too many bronze eyeshadows. They are so versatile and you can create looks for every occasion. All of my favorites are relatively cheap, all under ten dollars, and they are excellent quality. What are some of your favorites? SIGMA BEAUTY MIDSUMMER - $8.40* This loose shimmer is incredibly beautiful. Due to its foil-like texture,...

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At first glance, some of these lip colors look exactly the same. However, when swatched they turn out to be quite different. Here are a few of my similar MAC lipsticks with side by side swatches. I separated these in groups of three, for instance, three lighter nudes, three slightly darker nudes and finally, the last three vampy shades. All of these have...

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This is one of my go-to looks at the moment. It's a soft halo eye makeup paired with this beautiful mauve/pink lip color. This is a super quick and easy tutorial for hooded eyes and beginners. I tried to explain step by step and keep it simple. Products: MAC Soft Ochre Paint Pot Kat Von D Shade + Light Contour Palette (Sombré, Shadowplay...

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As bloggers, we create content to be seen. There is nothing worse than spending so much time creating a quality blog post and then not receiving the traffic you would expect. Don't worry, I have a few tips and tricks to share that might help you increase your blog traffic. 1. BEAUTIFUL PICTURES You could have the most helpful, incredible content, but if...

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To be honest, I would never want to choose only five products from my makeup collection. I imagine, everyone, that loves makeup, feels the same way. But hypothetically, if I had to, these are the ones I would pick. When I was pondering which ones would make the cut, I had to take this seriously and really think it through, because I'm terrible...

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If I had done a video on my makeup collection a year ago, it would probably have been one minute long. Not that my collection is anywhere near what would be considered huge. But I think it grew quite fast and to be honest, I just love how everything looks. As I explained in the video, when it comes to storage, most things...

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I haven't done a monthly favorites in so long, therefore I have a lot of amazing products to talk about. This past month I've discovered many incredible quality makeup. These are perfect for spring and summer, but I can totally see myself using these all year round. MAC Lady Be Good - This is a beautiful nude liquid lipstick, I love this shade...

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Today's review is all about the Sigma Simply Vibrant collection. Which features a few items ideal for the summer. I have reviewed the rest of the collection already, which you can find here and here. Cor-de-Rosa* is described as "earthy and flushed". This product can be used as a blush and as a bronzer. It just depends on your skin tone. Since I...

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