EOTD - Eyes of the Day #5

ENG: another Eyes of the Day. I noticed that I always do the same makeup, just changing colours! My skills about makeup are... Or not are...? Ok, whatever... XD

ITA: ecco un altro Eyes of the Day. Ho notato che io faccio sempre lo stesso identico trucco, e cambio giusto i colori! XD Il mio talento makeupparo, del resto, si sa che è... O non è...? Vabbeh, amen... XD

USED PRODUCTS / PRODOTTI USATI:

- KIKO - EYE BASE PRIMER
primer / primer

-  SLEEK - SUNSET PALETTE - colours 5 + 10 - review here
inner corner / angolo interno
- SLEEK - SUNSET PALETTE - colours 4 + 9 - review here

eye crease / piega dell'occhio

- MAC - BLANC TYPE

eyelid / palpebra mobile

- SLEEK - SUNSET PALETTE - colours 7 + 8 - review here

outer corner / angolo esterno

- MAC - WEDGE

shadow to blend the outer corner / ombretto per sfumare l'angolo esterno

- MAC - BLANC TYPE

highlighter / illuminante
- NEVE COSMETICS - PASTELLO AVORIO

kajal / rima interna

- E.L.F. - STUDIO WATERPROOF LENGHTENING AND VOLUMISING MASCARA 

mascara / mascara
- SLEEK - SUNSET PALETTE - colour 1 - review here
eyeliner / eyeliner

- [B]BASIC - EYEBROW PENCIL - 03 BLACK

eyebrows / sopracciglia

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Labels: basic, elf, eotd, kiko, mac, makeup, neve, sleek

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EOTD - Eyes of the Day #4

ENG: a quick post for an old experiment. "There's nothing so experimental, here", you could say... And you're right, but I'm a newbie of makeup and this was my first blending try. There are a lot of mistakes (for example, too much white all around my eyes, and it's terrifying, I'm aware of it...) but I was quite proud of myself for the good mixture of three colors, at least. :D

ITA: un post veloce per mostrarvi un vecchio esperimento. "Non c'è mica niente di sperimentale, qui", direte voi... E avete ragione, ma, come vi dico sempre, io sono una novellina del trucco e questo è stato il mio primo tentativo di sfumare insieme più colori. Ci sono un sacco di errori (per esempio troppo bianco intorno agli occhi, è terrificante, ne sono consapevole...) ma ero comunque piuttosto orgogliosa di me per come ho miscelato insieme tre colori. Perlomeno questo, dai! :D

USED PRODUCTS / PRODOTTI USATI:

- E.L.F - Mineral Eyeshadow Primer
primer / primer

-  KIKO - Chic Chalet LE - Color Fever Eyeshadow Palette - 02 Luxurious Gold and Plum
inner corner / angolo interno
- KIKO - Mono Eyeshadow - 111 Smeraldo Scuro Perlato
eyelid and crease / palpebra mobile e piega
- SLEEK - i-divine palette - Bad Girl - 07 Intoxicated + 08 Envy
outer corner / angolo esterno

- KIKO - Light Impulse LE - Double Glam Eyeliner - 08 Silver and Pearly Black

kajal / rima interna
- MAC - matte2 - Blanc Type
highlighter / illuminante

- E.L.F. - Studio Waterproof Lenghtening and Volumising Mascara

mascara / mascara

- [B]BASIC - Eyebrow pencil - 03 Black

eyebrows / sopracciglia

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Labels: basic, elf, eotd, kiko, mac, sleek

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TOTALLY RANDOM SUNDAY #12

HAULS

SWAP FROM US WITH ERIKA!

One of the best swap ever!!! It wasn't a big swap, just few items, but any single one of them is something very special. Last, but not least, Erika added a lot of yummy and cute extras. The Candies cannot be photographed since they were on my mom stomach  before I could even licking them! She left to me just amazing Hi-Chew candies in banana! XD Other lovely things were so many that I hope to remember all of them in the pics below. ;P Let's go with the polishes as first!

- CQ - RUSTIC DREAM
A duochrome gold/amber that reminds a lot to Sally Hansen - Amber Ruby. I had no hopes to find it, then... I'm very happy for this!

- JESSE'S GIRL - CONFETTI VERSION 1 (OR 2?)
I love polishes with "cute little worms" glitters, but this one, as I've seen on this Chloe's post... Bright blue sky and fuchsia together? No way, wishlist, right now! Just... I sadly discovered this polish wasn't the only one Jesse's Girl - Confetti in the world, more this one was the most hard to find... But Erika found both and sent me as a surprise the lovely couple of beauties!

- JESSE'S GIRL - CONFETTI VERSION 2 (OR 1?)
And this is the other version, the most "famous" one. I wasn't so interested in it, I have to admit that, my love was all for the "cute and little worms" version. But... Ladies... Keep an eye on my blog for the next week, because I've swatched it and it became one of my favorite polish ever!!!

- SONIA KASHUK - FATIGUED
This olive/camouflage/militarygreen polish was a plus at the end of the swap, because Erika saw it on my wishlist, but actually I'm very happy to own it. It's a dupe to another polish of mine, but that polish is completely dried and I need for a replace. Here it is!

- OPI - ABSOLUTELY ALICE
And the first reason of this swap. I read so many enthusiastic reviews about this polish, but I always thought: it's a blue sky glitter with silver shimmer, whatever... No... No no no no... I was so wrong... SO wrong! The blue of this polish is almost impossibile to catch with an unprofessional camera, it's... I can't even describe it: it's like the deepest and the cleanest sea in the world, intense in a crazy way. And shines to any tiny change of light, even few millimeters... I can't wait to swatch it!

- BONNE BELL - LIP SMACKER in WATERMELON
This is one of the extras in my package, and... Oh! This will be my lip balm for life. Watermelon in one on my favorite flavor, and this stick has a delicate but prominent scent that makes me feel instantly well. The taste is also delicious. A+

- WET N WILD - MEGA SHIMMER ILLUMINATING POWDER BRUSH
This is just a tester, but it's enough for me. First of all, it smells of... Biscuits? Cakes? Soooo delicious to sniff, but better don't do it, since I think it's not very healthy sniffing glitters... XD What's this? Actually I'm not sure about it, and maybe it's pretty useless in your life, but whatever, it's damned cute! A really MEGA shimmer powder that goes directly on a brush. I'd never use it on my face, but I guess this could be very nice on your shoulders in the summer nights! *__*

- MAC - FAFI LE 2008 - QUAD #2
Woah!!! How is cute this packaging???? I didn't know this limited edition, and it was a big big big surprise when I've opened everything and found this one. Nothing more to say, too pretty!!!

There were other items, but I guess I put enough pics for this week!
Next Week?

Mmmmh... Can't decide... Kiko sales or GOTbeauty discovery? Or maybe various polishes bought by me and gifted from friends? I'll toss a coin. ;P

LINKS OF THE WEEK
SWATCHES & COMPARISONS

NEW RELEASES: not so many this week, but beautiful *__*

- Essence - Nail Color³ by Lacquerdicted

- Jessica - Smoky Feather by Parokeets

- A-England - Dragon+St.George+Princess Sabra by Let them have Polish!

- Catrice - King of Greens by Parokeets

OLD POLISHES BUT STILL WORTHY: since there are a lot of interesting posts about "old" polishes, I wonder if ladies can't wait to see new spring collections so they are fishing from their stashes the untrieds in the meanwhile, aren't they? ;D

- Missha - HGR01 by The Manicured Monkey

- Zoya - Veruschka by Kiss my Acetone

- Nfu.Oh - 113 by Nail Art Sakura

- Nubar - Gem by Pee Before Polish

- China Glaze - Mrs Claus by The Beauty Case

- Barielle - Argyle in Style collection by Wacky Laki

- OPI - Ink Suede by My Polish Stash

- NYX - Emerald Forest by Kiss my Acetone

- Essence - Can't Cheat on Me by Ere K. Beauty Shelf

MINOR BRANDS: indie and local brands not available worldwide are a step ahead from big companies lately, I highly recommend to keep an eye on them for next trends ;D

- Ana Hickmann - Naomi by Mai Senza Smalto

- Icing Blue - Purple Magnetic by Spaz & Squee

- Girly Bits - Shift Happens by The Manicured Monkey

- Nerd Lacquer - Hyperspace Bypass by Steffels

- KKcenterHK - Ebalay #006 by Nihrida

NAIL-ARTS & FRANKENS

- Counting Sheep how to cure insomnia with manicure by Simply Rins

- Glare is a mother! pretty polka dots on choco base by Lovebeangirl

- I Rule! ahahahahahhaha genius! by My World

- Miffy kawaiiii!!! by Nailside

- Spring Easter another genius: from shoes to nails by Pretty Digits

- Beware of the Cat simple but still gorgeous by The Polished Perfectionist

- All that glitters is Gold! love this luxurious french by Nailasaurus

- Water Marble Beach inspired classy colors by Luv my Lacquer

- Water Marble with Avon another great one by Another Bottle of Polish?

- Post V fell in love with this mani by Das Experiment

- Frankens - Chromatic Pigments no words... by Fashion Polish

MAKE-UP, FASHION & VARIOUS

- Burberry Fall Show by Fashionista

Watch in streaming the last defilée (with Eddie Redmayne in 1st row ;D)

- De Formidables Rencontres Et Nouveautés by Les Ongles d'Amély

I love this kind of cheerful meeting with cheerful people for a cheerful hobby!

- Splashing Around by Pretty Digits

What's supposed to happen when you wash a duochrome polish?

- How to: a perfect manicure step by step by Nihrida

Another useful post (and don't miss her sum-up posts!)

- Physicians - Cashmere Wear Ultra-Smoothing Blush  by Vampy Varnish

How much are fuckin lovely the packaging of these blushes?

That's all for this week. See ya! ^__^/

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Labels: bonne bell, cq, eyes-shadow, face-highlighter, haul, jesse's girl, links, lips-balm, mac, makeup, opi, sonia kashuk, tools-palette, wetnwild

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TOTALLY RANDOM SUNDAY #7

HAULS

I couldn't decide between posting A LOT of photos of gifts and purchases (bought in the last 2/3 months) or posting the pics splitted in 3 weeks... Eventually I decided for the second option, because I could find myself with nothing to show you in the near future, since I'm not buying many things. So... Let's go with XMAS GIFTS!!! ;D

XMAS GIFT FROM MY COUSIN, BARBARA!

Such a damned and cool and amazing and... WOW surprise I received!!! My very first MAC items!!! A customizable quad with four delicate and matte eyeshadow refill pans included. Wow. I don't deserve so much. :°)

- MAC - Pro Palette Eye Shadow x 4

- MAC - Pro Palette Refill Pan: from left to right, from top to bottom

1 - Wedge - soft muted beige taupe matte

2 - Folie -  reddish-plum brown satin

3 - Blanc Type - creamy beige matte2

4 - Haux - soft muted rosy brown satin

XMAS GIFT FROM MY FRIEND & POLISH-BUDDY, DANY!

Me and her always send polishes to each other, but xmas is a special event and she gave to me something more than usual. Thank you dear, you're so kind to me, but your friendship is the most important thing!!! :°)

- L'Erbolario - Fiore dell'Onda Bagnoschiuma

- L'Erbolario - Fiore dell'Onda Eau de Parfum samples

The first time she gave me to try a product from this collection, I instantly fell in love with the fragrance. I don't like parfumes, usually, but these items have something I can't explain, something totally different from anything I smelled before and gives me a great feeling. My favorite scent ever with marseille soap, vanilla and watermelon.

- Catrice - Big City Life limited edition - London

Such a lovely pearly yellow!!! It reminds me a lot to IsaDora - Mellow Yellow, a polish I didn't buy when I could and now I can't find it anymore. And Daniela knew it!!! :D

- Golden Rose - Holographic Color - 114

An antique dusty rose with thin holo microparticles into it. I'm crazy for it.

XMAS GIFT FROM MY FRIEND AND AMAZING SINGER, JUNO!

I know the mysterious but damned lovely Juno will be totally embarassed for this right now, but I have to write it: YOU HAVE TO VISIT HER FACEBOOK PAGE. Why? Because Juno sings in a way you can't  even imagine: I'm a real sucker about music, but I can't avoid to listen her voice as often as I can. Please, make a favor to yourself and download her CDs. And love her with all your ears.

TATI LOIRE PAGE: CLICK ME ALL OVER FOR YOUR PLEASURE 

P.S. no one paid me to write such wonderful words, but I got many lovely stickers. Juno is going to killing me, I'm aware of it! XD

KIKO SALES!
I have tons of previous pics to post, but I think these ones need to be posted now, before Kiko sales end. You can find all items and prices on sale here. I would more than I bought, but money doesn't grow up on trees, as my grandmother used to say. :P So... I had to limite myself against my will and I brought home with me just 2 eye pencils. But they have 2 colors each, so I could say I brought home with me 4 eye pencils, yay! I read great reviews about these products and they were damned right! These pencils are almost indelible! XD

If you are wealthier than me, keep an eye on Chic Chalet packaging (I'd buy something random just to keep the box with the mirror! *_*), Chic Chalet - Color Fever Eyeshadow Palettes and Light Impulse - Shimmer Pearls, I'm sure you won't disappointed from them.

My mini Kiko haul closed! Charming boxes *_*

And my mini Kiko haul opened! Classy packaging, don't you think?

And here we are with the marvel!!! Speechless...

KIKO - Light Impulse - Double Glam Eyeliner

1 - on the left: 08 - Silver and Pearly Black

2 - on the right: 05 - Emerald and Amethyst

Close up to pencil number 05 and its fabulous reflections: fuchsia/blue for the purple and gold/green for the emerald/teal

LINKS OF THE WEEK
Finally I'm writing this post in time and I can comment the links and I'm improving in smaller selection! ;D
BEST OF 2011
- More Nail Polish: Top 11 of 2011
I remember this blog as Queen of Holo, but it's more and more than this :)
SWATCHES

- Cute-Tickle Nails: Glitter Gal - Lizard Belly

I love this polish, but this swatch is maybe the best I've ever seen of it!

- Fashion Polish: Speciallità - Hits no Olimpo collection

Take a look to Sam's pics for this fabulous holo parade
- Kiss my Acetone: Kleancolor - Holo Chrome
One of my favorite polish I would a lot for me <3
- Kiss my Acetone: Zoya - True collection
Again this collection, but these pics deserve very much

- Nail Art Sakura: LM Cosmetics - It's so Cold collection

I didn't know this brand, but I think I need for Aurora and Inuit, and you?

- Let Them have Polish: Zoya spam!

Zoya-gasm! Apple, Rica, Crystal, Holly and few more!

- The Polish Aholic: Zoya - True collection

Another preview for this collection, another great post you need to see

- Parokeets: Essence - Legend of the Sky trend edition

I envy who put their hands on Essence's TE weeks before than Italians! ;D
- Nailin' It: Wet n Wild - Back Alley Deals
This polish is pretty amazing and these pics are, too!
- Pee Before Polish: Nubar - Night Sparkle
Navy blue + extreme sparkle = SBAV!
NAIL-ARTS

- Simply Rins: Brown Ombre and Dots
Something very easy to do but with a classy stunning effect
- Nailside: Fancy Clouds
Ahw! Cloudy manicure wins in cuteness and elegance!
- Alexandra RC: Layering Flakies
A great result! It seems a lot to Unicorn Puke by Cult Nails!
- Fab Fingertips: A-England - Camelot + Polka Dots matte
I'm in love with this polka dots mani gloss & matte
- Nails by Kayla Shevonne: Winter Trees
I think this is a great idea, simple and classy
- Simply Rins: Cherry Blossoms
Again Rina, but I love very much her manis, really really.
MAKE-UP & VARIOUS
- Nihrida: Nail Polish Finishes
You MUST to see and study this post, it's damned useful!!
- Vintage Musings of a Modern Pinup: 2011 Favourites: Outfits
I'm in love with this woman and her style. Totally.

That's all for this week. See ya! ^__^/

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Labels: catrice, decals, eyes-pencil+liner, eyes-shadow, golden rose, haul, kiko, l'erbolario, links, mac, makeup, tools-palette

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MAC - Mean & Green

When I saw the preview of MAC Venomous Villains Collection I couldn't wait for this polish (and Bad Fairy, too, but it was no longer available ç__ç), and a friend of mine bought this polish for me, thank you Valla!!! ♥

● MAC - MEAN & GREEN

Another polish with countless dupes, but Orly - space cadet is the most famous. The duochrome effect goes from pink/fuchsia to green. When I made this mani I had very short nails and the effect was great anyway!

● STICKERS

I don't remember the brand of these stickers, sorry. :P

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Labels: decals, duochrome, mac, metallic

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