Today I like...

...Jessica Alba looking like a real life princess in Valentino. What an amazing dress, don't you think? It has a gorgeous colour and it's incredibly feminine and fairytale-like. In my opinion, Valentino creates the most stunning ball gowns.

New Boots!!!

 

Hello guuuuys! I am so excited to show you my latest purchase, namely my brand new boots! I bought them 2 days ago from Il Passo (a Romanian shoe brand) and I love them to pieces. They are so perfect and go with almost every single piece in my wardrobe. They have a rich cognac colour, some small buckle details and are made of qualitative leather. My favourite thing about them is that they are knee-high and have no zips. They are perfect I tell you, perfect! I am behaving like a mad woman, I know, but I am so happy with them and wanted to share my enthusiasm :)

You can find them here 

 

Why do you think? I don't know if I said this before, but boots are my favourite part about the cold season and I love wearing them. This is why I get super excited when I find a pair which I absolutely love. Am I the only boot obsessed lady around here? Please share your own gems in the comment box below :)

 

I'm off to a birthday party now, have a wonderful weekend everyone! x

Guerlain "Lingerie de Peau" Foundation Review

Every year I used to switch my foundation because I wasn't pleased with any of them, whether they were from the high street or from more expensive brands. Fortunately for me, I believe I have finally found my holly grail foundation, namely Guerlain's Lingerie de Peau in the shade 03 - Beige Naturel. This is an amazing product, it feels really light on the skin, while giving it a natural and healthy finish. This foundation has a light towards medium coverage, but it is buildable, thus if you want to hide some imperfections you can apply another layer without worrying it would look like a mask. The result is a beautiful, radiant and natural looking skin.

 

I think that the foundation has such amazing results because it is build around a formula of skin-infusion, which means that this foundation blends in the texture of your skin, offering you the "second skin" effect. I really love the name they came up with - Lingerie de Peau; I think it really captures the essence of this product: as light and soft as a lingerie.

I should probably add that this foundation has SPF 20 and it can be quite hydrating, thus making it very comfortable to wear. Furthermore, it has a great staying power and it tends to keep my T-zone under control; my face can look a bit oily after a few hours of wearing make-up, but this particular foundation really reduces the sebum production and the shine effect.

However, because this is a light and transparent foundation I don't think it is suited for a skin with problems which needs more coverage. Furthermore, it is really pricey (around 45 Euros). Is it worth it then, you may ask? I would say definitely yes, because it leaves you with a perfect looking skin. But, as I said in many of my reviews, this is my personal opinion of the product and I describe how it works on me. This is why I think that the best thing to do is to ask for a sample and try it at home before purchasing it.

I hope this review has been helpful x

Today l like...

...Autumn, in all its glory and beauty. In spite of the cold and the rainy days, I love autumn and its gorgeous colours. This is why I've put here a selection of my favourite autumn sceneries. Enjoy :)

 

 

Source: Google.com & Dailymail.co.uk

YSL Shocking Mascara Review

I've been using YSL's Shocking mascara for the past month and a half and I wanted to share my thoughts on it. Considering the good reviews I read before purchasing it, I really had high expectations, but unfortunately it disappointed me immensely. It's true that it gave my lashes some volume, but it was very clumpy and it made them look really heavy. Furthermore, it didn't provide any visible length and it also transferred to my lower eyelid. Also, it dried too quickly in my opinion, after less than one month and a half of use. Unfortunately, the only shocking thing about this mascara was haw badly it looked on my lashes.

 

However, I would like to stress out that this mascara might work really well on somebody else because as you know, not all products work the same on everyone. This is just my personal opinion on this particular product which can be perfect for somebody else.

 

Until now, my ultimate favourite mascara remains Diorshow Extase, but I'm currently using Benefit's They're Real and I am really pleased with it so far. Let's hope I will be just as pleased after one month of use as I am now. 

Lots of love x

Sunday Love

I found this beauty from Folli Follie while browsing the Internet a few days ago and I wanted to share it with you guys. I'm on the lookout for a new black handbag and I think this would do the job perfectly since it has a beautiful design but it is also the right size to fit all  your essentials. Although its price is a little steep, if you like it you can find it here. Also, if you have any other bag recommendations I would be more than happy to check them out.

The Most Beautiful Book

Hello loves! What have you been up to lately? For today I have a beautiful book recommendation. I've been reading this book for the past two weeks and I can honestly say that this has become my all times  favourite book. It managed to dethrone Stendhal's "The Red and the Black" and Maurice Druon's "Les Rois Maudits" ("The Cursed Kings") which until now have been my favourite books.

 

You probably know by now, because I said it countless times, that I am a huge history obsessed geek. Thus it comes as no surprise that my favourite novels are history novels. And if you add one of the most captivating love stories in history as a subject, then there are huge chances I will love it. But you don't have to be a sad little person who adores history (like I obviously am) in order to love this book. It will captivate you right away I promise :)

 

The book is called "Courtesan", it is written by Diane Haeger and it tells the wonderful love story between Diane de Poitiers, one of the most famous courtesans of the 16th century, and Henri II of France. What really fascinated me about their story was the strength of their love and how Diane, a woman who was almost 20 years Henri's senior, managed to remain his one true love and his most thrust worthy confidant until the tragic accident that ended his life. However, this is not only a book about one of the most beautiful love stories in the world, but also a book about the life of an extraordinary woman who managed to remain in history as one of the most enigmatic and intriguing female figures thanks to her beauty, wits,  ambition and incredible life story. This book is beautifully written, it's full of emotional tension and you will submerse in the amazing universe of the 16th century French court created by Diane Haeger with great ease. I guarantee that once you start reading the book, you will not be able to put it down until you finish it.

 

 

You can order it here (international) or here (Romanian site)  

 

I really hope I managed to convince you even a bit to buy this book because it's really worth your time. I think no description can do it justice and this is why I urge you to grab your nearest copy and start reading it immediately!

 

Have a beautiful start of the week x



Bag Perfection

You probably know by now how much I love small sized bags. And when I found this gem on Zara's website it was love at first sight. It has a beautiful structural design, a long chain strap which means you can wear it also across your body, and  you can dress it up or down depending on the occasion. As I said...perfection in a bag :)