Beauty Buzz; Peachy Summer Look

This week try out a new lightweight, fresh new summer look. You don't need a lot, just a bronzy cheek  and a peachy lip. Tie your hair back to keep your crazy "fly-away hair" in tact (like me). I used Bobbi Brown  Duo Mascara (one side is Extreme length and the other is No Smudge waterproof), Ideal for vacations along the sea.

Tone your face with fleur d'orange water (orange blossom water), it is refreshing and energizing. 

 Then moisturize, I use a moisturizer with SPF in it and I recently started using a BB cream. The BB cream is nice and light weight with a higher SPF. it evens out red spots and gives the skin a glow without looking like a cake.

I use my fingers to apply the BB cream, the warmth of your hands will make it set well.

Apply Bronzer with a flat brush, right underneath your cheekbones and on your temples  in upward motion.

 Smile slightly and apply a peachy-coral blush to the apples of your cheeks.

This season I am into the peaces and cream orange lipstick to complete the look.

Blush; Bobbi Brown, BB Cream; Bobbi Brown also try Maybelline , Lips; Revlon also try Clinique, Bronzer; Physicians Formula

 Et Voila! Your summer look, ready to go! 

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Pink & Other Stories

 This spring it's all about the pinks. In Milan I went on this beauty haul and stocked up on the pinks at &Other Stories. Foe those who know this store, I also happily share that you can expect the first one in Amsterdam end of this year (situated in Heilige weg). Unfortunately for me I won't be around Amsterdam since I am moving back to Curaçao this week. Cannot wait to wear these fresh bright pinks on the island!

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Staycation....

Okay, don't you sometime feel like you just need to go on a vacation?! I was at that point that, you want to feel new adventures, get out of your everyday routine and just relax! 

But since most of us can't actually get away every weekend, here are some tips to have a wonderful staycation.

One thing I'm obsessed with lately is my Korres Shower Gel and Body Butter. They have absolutely wonderful scents, it actually reminds me of a tropical escape in a bottle (so wake up to that!). Korres is inspired by Greek Goddesses and was created by a Greek homeopathic pharmacist. Korres is natural and organic all plant and herb based. The ones I'm using now are Fig and Guava, but I cannot wait for them to finish to go get myself the coconut milk scent! In Amsterdam you can get them at Cosmania. 

When Stayationing at home, you want to be comfortable and you may spoil yourself a bit! Everybody deserves it, I think....

Get yourself an exotic plant or flower arrangement (plants make me happy, Dork!), My guilty pleasure is the latest fashion magazine, put on something on the record player and flip through like there is no tomorrow. Sip on herb infused water, it's so refreshing, especially in the summer heath. I like mint & ginger, or basil, but you can also throw in some sliced fruit, yum!

Spoil yourself with an at home mani! Soack your hand in luke-warm water (add some lavender or rose petals to the water), srucb your hands, and give them a color coat that reminds you of vacation!

And Last, make yourself an awesome breakfast omelette. They serve omelets at the cool hotel breakfast bars;), so invent your own deliciousness. I like my omelette fluffy, topped with avocado and salsa rosada (one part ketchup, one part mayonnaise, a splash of whiskey and oregano spices)

Et Voila! Happy Staycation!

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DIY XMas Gift; Sugar 'n Spice Body Scrub

I have been making my own scrub for a while now and I find it so nice and easy. Last year I even hosted a DIY scrub party ("here") because there are so many ingredients to choose from! For the holiday spirit I made a Sugar 'n Spice one which smells so yumm! 

What you need;

-Sugar (about a cup)
-Oil (I use almond oil, but you could use any nut oil or jojoba)
-Essence (I use Vanilla)
-Optional; Spices like Cinnamon

1. Add all ingredients to a jar

2. Make sure the dry and the oil ingredients are mix, especially at the bottom of the jar.

3. Pour oil till mixed well and a layer of oil stays on top of the sugar.

Et Voila! Your own Sugar 'n Spice Scrub!

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New in; Beauty Fix

Just wanted to share my latest beauty (and accessory) splurges for the summer. A few multi purpose products, which are easy to take with, for those long spontaneous days in the city or at the beach.

 Nuxe multi purpose dry oil with gold shimmer (also available without), for Face, body and hair. With 6 precious oils and Vitamin E.

MAC - Saint Germain

Available in various colors at Poshlocket.com, shipping might take a while

Multi Purpose cream palette for eyes, cheeks and lips. Becca - Anniversary Palette in Vintage Jewel

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New Do

Yesterday I blogged about my urge to do something with my hair, well I did. I went ombre! 

<om·bre - noun  \ˈäm-bər; ˈäm-brē, ˈəm-, -ˌbrā\ - Borrowed from French meaning; Shaded- Ombre hair is generally darker at the roots the gets lighter towards the end>

I get my hair done at Salon-B by top hair stylist Adriana, Last year she was runner-up of the Dutch TV series "The Next Hair Guru". She is wonderful at what she does and does it with passion! You might remember a year ago when I cut my hair for "Locks of Love" (read "here"), That was her! 

This is my new statement shirt. I bought it in Lisbon made in Northern Portugal, the brand; Meam by Ricardo Preto. The fabric is like a second skin, that soft! Next year they'll be selling it in Amsterdam as well, the owner of the shop told me. 

Latest beauty buy; My turtle lip balm (H&M)

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Dreaming pink

I love this campaign of the collaboration of model Charlotte Free & Forever21. Not only the clothes are awesome, but that hair!! I dream of pink hair now. Some years ago I colored my hair and changed it up from pink to purple or blue. Now after not have done anything with my hair for a while, the urge to color it is back! (stay tuned!!)

Outfit Post + Beauty Regime

I love the peachy and coral hues for spring, not just for clothing but also for beauty products. Above you can find my go to products these days. 

Below my new pair of leopard print jeans (I couldn't help myself) 

Stud bracelets & Jeans; Forever21, Sweater; Primark, Loafers; DV, Bag; Michael Kors, Sunnies; Paul Smith

Happy Easter!

Lips

Spoiled myself to two new lipsticks. I wanted to get a orangey color for spring and I found a great one from Rimmel. 

Left; Coral Chic, Right; Shake-up Pink

For my Dutch readers, they have these at Kruidvat now, for 5euro instead of 10.

XO

Beauty Products; Eye Shimmer

Every year around the holidays MAC Cosmetics brings out a set of pigments, I love them! I tend to want to buy them every year, but honestly I take for ever with one little pot. You really only need a tiny tad bit and the color is very intense already. I wanted to give some to my dear friend because It feels like a never ending pigment. I found the perfect solution, Pill boxes! They are easy to take with on vacation (so you don't need to take the whole bottle or to share with friends, which I did. Hope you can use this tip! XO