- November 16, 2012
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Coco Chanel is a great touchstone for beauty and fashion chic at any age. Her simple French style suits all age groups: simple, relaxed tailoring – no ‘power dressing’ – revere neck shirts and blouses, nautical details and soft pastels to warm the colour palette. If you would like to embody some classic Parisian style, these are the kinds of tones and shapes you should be looking to wear. Search around independent and high street stores for similar items and get the ultra-fashionable look without the high couture price tag.
If you feel that your wardrobe needs an injection of energy, find a good shopping destination and make a day of it. Stay focused and don’t be afraid to ask for help. If the shop assistants look as if they should still be in school, opt for a personal shopping service. In retail centers these are often free of charge and you’ll save yourself from buying the wrong thing. Alternatively, take a friend who has no qualms about being honest; remember that other people will often see things we miss.
A shopping centre like Bluewater in Kent is great for these kinds of shopping excursions, as everything is under one roof. It also has a lovely ‘boutique’ section with individual shops, which makes a nice break from fashion chains. It pays to spend time finding the right clothes, so don’t rush yourself.
It is also important not to fall into the trap of thinking that because you’ve hit fifty, you need to dress a certain way. Feel free to evolve the style that you already have, but remember to dress to flatter your curves and to make yourself feel special.
To make sure your shopping trip is made all the more rewarding, it would be wise to invest in some beneficial payment methods. Cashback cards can be helpful, as they offer you highly competitive rates of cashback with no limit on how much you can earn year after year. The American Express Platinum Cashback Card earns you 1.25% cashback on virtually everything you buy. Representative 18.5% APR variable."
* Article written by Catherine
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- November 14, 2012
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Recently I received some GOSH products for testing and I was nicely surprised because of many factors. First, the smoothness collaboration, the fast delivery, the packing of the products, the attention for detail, having attached a handwritten letter, the big number of products received in full size and their quality.
GOSH is a Danish company specialized on cosmetic products and fragrances, selling in over 66 countries. All the products are made in Denmark for over 25 years, being real professionals, although having fair prices.
Smokey Eyes Palette on black and grey is my favorite, mostly that I use very often this kind of makeup. The shades are very pigmented and intense, easily pearled. I usually can`t find easy a good highlighter in a palette, but this time, the white is perfect, mat and very intense.
The palette comes with a guide, showing you how to apply the shades in case you are a beginner. It is a perfect palette for traveling and also for wearing it in the purse.
The only minus is that it doesn`t have a mirror included, but it doesn`t bother me so much.
Boombastic XXL Volume Mascara is a great mascara, it gives extreme volume and length. I recommend you to apply 2 layers for a boombastic effect. The huge rubber brush is very original, giving precision and separating the lashes perfectly.
Perfume free. The tube is also boombastic, bigger than an usual mascara.
Gosh Catchy Eyes Mascara gives curve and cat eye effect to the lashes from the first layer. The rubber brush has an original design, making the application smooth and separating the lashes delicately. Perfume free.
You can use it alone for a great curving effect or together with the Boombastic Mascara for extra length. I love also the pink tube and the handwriting.
The BB Cream is all in one, Foundation, Primer and Moisturizer. It`s the first product of this kind I have (shame on me), but, honestly, so far I didn`t think that I need it, cause anyway I am applying all the above prior to my makeup. But after I tested this product, I kinda changed my opinion, I realized that it`s time gaining and makes everything easier and the makeup is more resistant. You can wear it as a base for makeup or simple, if you don`t have much time for all the other steps.
Formulated with mineral pigments and Phytosan helping to reduce the fine lines and wrinkles. It is suitable for all skin types with a coverage that adapts to the skin tone. It comes in 5 shades. I received the Warm Beige, which suited me perfectly, although I usually use a lighter shade. It contains SPF 15 and it is perfume free.
I think it is a must-have product.
Did you try so far Gosh products? Which one you like more from the above?
- November 12, 2012
- 18 Comments
I am still in my golden period, so I really enjoyed wearing this manicure. I used as a base L`Oreal Shine and over it, I applied Yellow Topaz from Barry M Jewel Collection. As you already know I love the glitters, but those ones from the last Barry M Collection are so great and you will see the others I bought soon. The pictures just don`t do justice:)
I want to tell you that this manicure lasted so much that I couldn`t believe it, after 10 days it was still ok. It is suitable for special events, but also for Winter Holidays and, especially for New Year`s Eve.
I recommend those glitters. You can find them here at the price of 2,99 pounds.
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- November 05, 2012
- 32 Comments