Gift suggestions for the ladies, for the New Year!




Photo: Stylish gifts for the New Year!


1. Parfum spray 

with violet extract and cinnamon.



2. Makeup set to highlight your beauty!

It encloses

(a) A concealer with brush 

to hide little shadows in areas

under the eyes or corners of the mouth.


(b) An eyeshadow base


(c) Soft eyeliner 


(d) Maskara

 for perfect flexible and voluminous lashes!



3. Nail Polish

in a festive pinkish red color!



PS.  Keep in mind that sales are coming quite soon
and many of the products
could be found in a lower price!



Yet, of all gifts,

it is true Love that a woman needs!!!


Decoration for the Christmas tree!





Photos 1, 2: In the living room...


 The tree is decorated with many Christmas balls, 
bells and cupcake ornaments in a shining blue, pink and golden yellow colors. 
These ornaments I purchased in a very affordable price!
Some others are really old pieces from my grandmother
and have the shape of a fish, a pine or the figure of Father Christmas! 
Under the tree there's a small rug in the colors of red and green
that gives the space a warm feeling.
In the evening,
 the tree is full of green, red and yellow lights!!! 



Give yourself a bright look! (Updated)



Photo 1: Powder blushes, in rose and nude color


How to contour your face ...

Contouring means shaping your face, by playing with lights and shadows. 

Begin by wearing your foundation! 

Then, in circular motions, dip your brush inside a nude color

and blow excess powder.

Apply and blend powder well on face, making a straight line from the middle

of the ear towards the lips.

After this, use brush, left and right, underneath the jaw line and then,

up to the temples and eyebrows!

Finally, contour nose and chin to complete the look!



Figure 1: How to contour...


How to apply blush...

After contouring, you are ready to blush the face! 

For this reason, use a rose powder blush. 

As you smile, use the blush brush -in circular motions- on the apples of the cheek

and you're ready to go!





Photo 2: Eye palette with pastel colors, for the romantic ones!


In the morning, you may wear the pastel green or the pastel blue eye shadow

 and finish the look with a dark green or blue eyeliner!

At night, you may wear the pastel pink as a base,

then apply the pastel blue 

and finish with the pastel purple color towards the corner of the eyes.



Brighten your day with this make up and get yourself  in a romantic mood!

You deserve it!



Ballerina bun with braid, for long hair!




Photo: Fashion sketch book!


Instructions:

For this look, your hair should be dry, yet not fresh washed!

First, lean head forward and gather all hair on the top of your head 
(to form a ponytail) and secure with a clear elastic.

Then, split the ponytail in two sections. Take the right hair section up 
in the air, and give the left section a few turns around the right section 
to create a loop (bun).

Once you secure the bun with bobby pins, take the other hair section 
and braid it! 

Finally, give braid a few turns around the bun and use more bobby pins 
to secure it.

If you like, use fingers to go through the temple sides of your head 
and get some hair to fall in front of the ears!


So, what are you waiting for? 

Change your hair look and have fun with it!


Autumn Balcony Garden Special!


Photo 1: Balcony corner view. Geraniums and plaster craft figurine.



           Photos 2, 3: View from opposite corner. Various autumn flowers are planted 

in a wide plastic corner pot.

Among the flowers, you can see small decorative figures!



   Photos 4, 5: In the background... Windbreak netting garden fence is very helpful 

for shade-making

and keeping your balcony garden clean from dust or exhaust gas smells.

Also, windmill toys are very popular as a garden ornament!



 Photos 6, 7: Inside the flower pot, there's an outdoor sun sensor light, ideal

for catching the sunlight during the day and giving off light during the night.




Photos 8, 9: Insert small pots inside the top of larger pots to give small plants 

more height!



I hope these ideas have inspired you to start some autumn activities in your garden 

and transform it into a relaxing place for you and your loving ones.

So, what are you waiting for? Bring nature on your balcony!!!





Face mask for a refreshed skin, all weekend long!



Hard week, tired face?

This weekend allow yourself the refreshed feeling result

of an all-natural face mask!


Ingredients and Procedure:

In a bowl, place 2 tablespoons of milk.

Then, add small spoons of flour and stir well, until the mixture is made thick.

After that, add in the mixture

a small spoon of honey,

a few drops of fresh lemon,

and the white substance of 1 egg.

Continue to stir!

Finally, add some more spoons of flour as necessary, so as the mixture is made thick

and doesn't flow easily.



How to apply the mask: (get someone to help you)

Lie down!

Use a spatula to apply mask on face (keep some distance from the eyes!)

Start applying from the right cheek, go down the chin, continue with the left cheek

and up to the forehead!

Relax face muscles and leave mask on face for 20-30 minutes,

so as the skin absorbs the nutrient.

When mask is dried, the skin feels firmed and tightened,

(that's due to the egg white substance)

and now you are ready to remove mask with warm water!


Did you know? 

This mask is...

...antioxidant and moisturising!

...friendly to the skin and can be used in a daily basis (during autumn/ winter/spring months)!

...NOT suitable for the summer. Avoid sun exposure! Red spots can be made on skin,

   due to the lemon acids!

... a beautician's formula I found about in a morning TV programme!

... tried and tested by myself to ensure reliable and valid results!

...NOT recommended for those who are allergic to any of the natural ingredients!


Tips for puffed eyes:

Use all-fat yogurt or slices of cucumber for relief and moisturising!





 Have a very relaxing weekend!




Totally in love with my new... lipstick!



Photos 1, 2: My new lipstick in the color of deep rose pink !



Hello, my autumn beauties! 

This posting is all about getting adorable lips for the season!

In the fall, we tend to wear lipsticks in matte dark colors of red, plum brown, purple

and winter pink.

Mine is a velvet deep rose pink, which looks wonderful as an autumn look!



Tip of the day: 

Increase your self-esteem 

by wearing your favorite lipstick

and you're ready to conquer the day!







Beautiful days start from your bedroom...




Photo 1: 

Roses in innocent pink color (for the romantic ones)

trendy notebooks and journals 

(for those who want to make their bookshelves more interesting),

decorative papers in animal, floral and spot designs 

(to decorate your photo frames!)

a set of colorful bows 

(strictly for party animals, who want to create the atmosphere of an ongoing party!)




Photo 2: 

Who said that photo frames are strictly

for friend and family photos?

Make a difference, by inserting wishing cards or decorative papers! 




Hope these ideas have inspired you to make  positive changes in your life,

starting first from your bedroom, your own personal space!





Eat salads, for healthier body and skin!


Photo: Purslane salad, with trimmed carrots,
 hard-boiled eggs and tomatoes

Why eat purslane salad? 
For its antioxidant Vitamins A and C, 
its Omega-3 fatty acids and minerals for heart and skin health.

Why eat carrots? 
Cause they are rich in Vitamin A (for healthy eyes),
Beta-carotene antioxidants and minerals for a healthy body.

Why eat eggs?
For their protein, that helps in cell renewal
and gives energy to the body.


Task:
What is your favorite salad recipe?
Search the nutrition facts of each ingredient online 
or through health leaflets.


Tips for beautiful eyebrows and eyes, all week long!


Photo: Long lasting dark brown pen, for the eyebrows.
Its soft pointed brush makes it easy for you to use!


For quite some time now, I have been experimenting with my eyebrows shape.

As I am quite a lover of theatrical makeup, I tried to give myself a more dramatic look by

darkening my eyebrows. In the photo above you can see my my new favorite product, for filling in

my eyebrows...


What's more, for a few weeks now, returning home from work and looking myself in the mirror,

I realised that my eyeliner spreads over the eyes, especially when my face gets hot and wet.

I finally gave a solution to this problem (a very simple one actually) by applying my eye shadow first

before using the eyeliner.

For more expressive winged eyes, I apply the turquoise eyeliner (instead of the kohl black one)

 along the upper lash line!


Hope this post was helpful! 

Have a nice week, beautiful ones!





October activities


What's new about me:

This period of time, I am doing some further studies at a

teacher training college and I'm really happy I can experience

all over again how is it to be a student. What a feeling!

What is more, my facial and body care is something I never

neglect. For a couple of months now, I tend to use

the 24 hr hydration pomegranate face cream, the

pomegranate anti-oxidant shampoo and, from the Floral

collection, the Rose lotion for hands and body!


Tips for enjoying a better self of yours and develop a more positive attitude towards life:

1. Relax and change your mood with something pleasant!
2. Keep yourself physically and mentally well, with activities such as gardening, exercising, dancing,     going out with friends!
3. Choose to be with people that help you bring out your best self..
4. Laugh!



Corners of our home...


Give different corners of your home a modern, folkloric or vintage look!


Photo 1: Dining room corner, decorated in a romantic, vintage style.




Photo 2: Hall room corner...





Photo 3: Bedroom corner. Pink dahlia flowers in vase

 & folk design cards, in white photo frame.




Photo 4: Bedroom corner. Mirror & dressing table...



Spoil yourself a bit, you deserve it!

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