All NEW Makeup on my Vanity: Sephora Haul, Drugstore & more

If you follow me on Instagram, you've probably noticed I've been enjoying my time in Spain. There's no better way than Valencia to merge beaches, aquarium, city break, beautiful architecture and shopping in one. Spain is like a meet point of all makeup around the world - from highly concentrated Sephora on every corner, to UK and European drugstores, up to Korean variety of Tony Moly. Sticking to Sephora, I've been excited to finally pick additional Too Faced pieces. I could say it's one of my favourite brands but it's a pain in the ass buying it online or finding their counter in Europe. Also, Kat Von D is exclusively sold in Sephora so I won't even lose words on that. 

Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire: Makeup Candy Bar

House of Guerlain has a long-lasting tradition. It's the most desirable makeup brand in Paris for decades, a true symbol of luxury. For some time, Guerlain seemed like an unreachable brand with staple gems, that are only available to older and wiser audience. Although I'm pretty obsessed with their Meteorites line, I'm really glad to see Guerlain putting attention to younger audience. For that reason, they released a new makeup line La Petite Robe Noire, called after their successful line of La Petite Robe Noire perfume. La Petite Robe Noire or so-called ''little black dress'' is a must in your makeup and perfume wardrobe to charm through your way. It's simple, elegant yet trendy in every season and year. 

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Guerlain hiša ima že desetletja razvito tradicijo, kateri sledi marsikatera Parižanka. Guerlain je še vedno ena izmed najbolj zaželjenih parfumerskih hiš tudi na področju kozmetike in ličil. Je simbol razkošja in lepote v Parizu, kljub temu, da je njihov trg prenasičen s podobnimi znamkami. Kar nekaj časa bi lahko Guerlain hiši pripisali snobovstvo, vendar se že nekaj časa odlično približuje tudi mlajši publiki. Guerlain ni več primeren le za gospe, ampak poskrbi s trend izdelki tudi za mlade dame. Sama sem velika privrženka njihovi Meteorites liniji, ki je naravnost božanska za angelski sijaj kože. Nakar je mojo pozornost pritegnila še sveža kolekcija ličil, poimenovana po La Petite Robe Noire parfumski klasiki. Kakor sam parfum La Petite Robe Noire ali ''mala črna oblekica'', tudi linija ličil tokrat cilja na malce mlajšo, vendar danes bolj zahtevno publiko. Linija je vsekakor preprosta kot mala črna oblekica, a hkrati dovolj posebna, da uroči brez posebnega truda.

Along with trendy new design, shiny looks and adorable details, La Petite Robe Noire Deliciously Shiny Lipstick (about 25€ for 2,8g in luxury beauty shops; 20 colours) is also pretty affordable for young audience. Not only, that all 20 colours are super trendy, but they're also sweetly scented and taste like sugar. For real. La petite Robe noire Lipsticks have in fact an essence from stevia, which makes these lipsticks desirable and guilt-free. Basically, candy in a lipstick form. Formula is perfect for layering - a hybrid between nourishing lip balm and lipstick. Fine oils make your lips super juicy and irresistible to kiss. The more you layer, the more intensity you get. For a natural look, apply only 1-2 coats but I like to multi-layer my 002 Pink Tie for full intensity. 002 Pink Tie is in fact, a cool toned pink with striking punch to it. As it's such a bright colour, it also evenly stains your lips for more prolonged look. I shouldn't forget to mention My First Lipstick, a sheer shimmery light pink, perfect for all, who are afraid of colour.

Poleg nove podobe, ljubkih srčkov in minimalističnega videza, La Petite Robe Noire Deliciously Shiny Šminke (okoli 25€ v Muller poslovalnicah, 20 odtenkov) niso najdražja zadeva na svetu. Dejansko so cene za Guerlain presenetljivo ugodne, hkrati pa 20 odtenkov poskrbi za neomejeno izbiro pri mladih damah. Povrhu vsega, šminke še dejansko dišijo kot sladki bonbončki, v kombinaciji z izvlečkom stevije, pa presenetijo vas in vašega ljubljenega. Šminke so namreč lahkotno sladke, obenem pa imajo zelo mazljivo formulo, ki spominja na obarvane balzame. Bolj kot se šminka sloji, lepša in intenzivnejša je barva. Od naravnega videza lahko v minuti preskočite v večerni izgled le z eno šminko. Jaz najraje slojim moj odtenek 002 Pink Tie kar čez dan, saj daje ustnicam poln in sijoč izgled. Formula je prijetna, barva pa čudovita hladno roza. Pink Tie pusti tudi dolgotrajen ''stain'' učinek, ki počasi zbledi po nekaj urah. Svetle barve po dolgotrajnosti niso najboljše, vsekakor pa ne pozabite pogledati odtenka My First Lipstick, če se s šminkami šele spoznavate.

Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Nail Polish (about 20€ in luxury beauty shops; 8 colours) are lightly scented with floral fragrance, similar to their classic Le Petite Robe Noire scent. It's pretty light and almost indetectable. What amazes me the most, is their shiny and polished finish on my nails. They are opaque with 2 layers, which makes 007 Black Perfecto even more captivating and deep. Oh no, it's not your standard ''little black'' nail polish, but rather a black based beauty with red-purple shimmer. Perfecto indeed. I also don't have any complaints about longevity as it usually stays on for 3-5 days at least. Depending on the light, red shimmer is subtle but still visible.

Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Lak za nohte (okoli 20€ v Muller poslovalnicah, 8 odtenkov) je prav tako odišavljen z diskretno cvetlično-sladko dišavo, ki je osebno ne zaznam dovolj dobro. Kljub temu, me je pri laku pritegnilo nekaj drugega. Namreč, laki se zaključijo z visokim sijajem na nohtih. Po 2 slojih, ko je barva popolnoma prekrivna, se zazna prava vrhunskost te linije. Lak je sijoč, obenem pa zdrži na mojih nohtih okoli 3-5 dni. Izbran odtenek 007 Black Perfecto je zame najbolj edinstven odtenek v kolekciji. Je namreč čudovit črn lak z rdečo-vijoličnimi lesketajočimi delci. Subtilen a hkrati unikaten, čisto odvisno od trenutka svetlobe.

I can't hide my excitement over these fairly newly launched goodies from Guerlain. Nobody can resist sweetly classy design, while the product itself doesn't disappoint either. La Petite Robe Noire Makeup collection is a solid piece in endless Guerlain line, while they're still reachable in price to young girls and women. Scent, formula and outstanding look will charm for sure. As a lipstick addict, I cannot express my love towards their Deliciously Shiny Lipsticks. Just be sure to pick out the right colour for your taste - it's a hard task to really inspect all 20 shades.

Ne morem skriti navdušenja nad novo Guerlain linijo ličil in tudi ne bom. Zame ena izmed najlepših kolekcij tega leta, saj združuje elegantno s preprostim in ljubkim. Kdo se lahko upre šminkam, ki imajo na koncu dodano prozorno srce? Kot velika oboževalka in raziskovalka šmink, so mi Deliciously Shiny Šminke najljubši kos nove pridobitve Guerlain. Kljub slovitemu imenu, so še vedno prijazne do denarnice in vaših čutnic. Tako lep kos kozmetike je vreden vsakega centa, pa četudi bi služil le kot okras (kar se dejansko ni zgodilo). Edini problem bi bila mogoče tekstura, saj vsem mladim damam ne odgovarja bleščeč zaključek. Kar pa je najtežje, je izbrati en sam odtenek izmed vseh 20 na voljo. Kot omenjeno, Guerlain lahko najdete v vseh večjih kozmetičnih trgovinah kot so Muller in Nama.

Best Dreamy Nude Nail Polish - Bourjois Chair et tendre

If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram, you've probably noticed my obsession with utterly charming Bourjois nail polish from La Laque line. I'm not talking about classic red from previous posts (read about Cherry'd amour here), instead, I've fallen in love with  a stunning, balanced nude called Chair et tendre. It has all the properties of a flattering nude - has a perfect mix of peach and pink while strong white base to make it noticeable on tan skin. Still, my chubby fingers are in no case tan whatsoever but Chair et tendre still manages to add a warmth to my skin. Beautifully poetic. Ever since I bought this nail polish on offer, I can't seem to stop wearing it, even though I was not interested in wearing nail polish for quite some time. It awakened my nail polish love.

02 Chair et tendre is a balanced pink-peach with strong white undertones and a hint of silver satin shimmer which are not visible on nails. Also, it looks slightly more peachy in person. It leaves a gorgeous creamy finish and it's opaque with only 1-2 swipes. Formula is a bit thicker than with regular nail polishes. Without topcoat, Chair et tendre lasts good 5 days which is a huge success in my book. If you fancy new bright but still subtle nude, Chair et tendre will blow your mind. Sophisticated but still unusually different. La Laques retail for around 7,18€ while you can often snap them on offer. It's tough to get me so excited over a single nail polish, so Chair et tendre is pretty exceptional in my book.

Bourjois La Laque: 8 Cherry d'amour

Long lasting, intense radiant color and absolute shine - yes, check please! New, triangular bottles of seductive shades will immediately draw attention to Bourjois. La Laque Collection consists of 12 nail polishes with trendy new colours, high shine and quirky design. After trying out their classic dark red, I'm pretty impressed by final result. They are indeed long lasting, opaque and ultra shiny. Along with Ciate, Bourjois nail polishes are the only ones which last on my nails over 3 days or more. 8 Cherry d'amour in particular, is a deepened ''black cherry'' color which looks a lot deeper in person (excuse my brightness) than on my swatches. With first layer, colour looks as a lovely pinkish red but gets a lot deeper with layering. Cherry d'amour is totally opaque with two swipes. Brush has a classic thin shape that spreads out upon application for easier precision. Nail polish dries up in a fair, standard time.

Obstojna, intenzivna barva in neverjeten sijaj? Ja, prosim! Nove, trikotne stekleničke zapeljivih barv bodo vsekakor ujele pozornost na policah Bourjois kozmetike. To so namreč novi, trend barvni laki iz kolekcije La Laque, ki zajema 12 poletnih barv z visokim sijajem in domiselno embalažo. Trikotne stekleničke lahko z lahkoto zložite skupaj po svoji volji, hkrati pa ne zavzamejo veliko prostora. Preizkusila sem najbolj rdečo barvo iz kolekcije, s katero sem več kot zadovoljna. Poleg Ciate lakov, so Bourjois laki edini ki zdržijo na mojih nohtih več kot 3 dni. Odtenek 8 Cherry d'amour je temno rdeče barve, ki spominja na črne češnje, na žalost pa na slikah izgleda barva presvetla. Vsekakor pričakujte temnejšo, bolj hladno barvo z malininim podtonom. Z enim slojem se tudi odlično poudari malinov-roza podton, kateri pa potemni z več sloji. Lak je popolnoma prekriven z dvema slojema. Sam čopič je v klasični tanki obliki, ki pa se malo razpre z samim nanašanjem. Enakomeren nanos je tako zlahka dosežen. Laki La Laque se posušijo dokaj hitro, primerljivo z ostalimi Bourjois laki.

As with all Bourjois nail polishes, I'm happy with my new La Laque addition. While red nails aren't exactly a signature summer look, Cherry d'amour will definitely impress women who love a classic look. Shade is also perfect for upcoming Fall and Winter if you're planning to wear a bold red lipstick and cosy jumpers. In terms of quality, longevity and color payoff, I have nothing to complain about. Bourjois nail polishes are a staple in my nail routine as they always bring out trendy and high quality products. La Laque Collection includes 12 unique shades which you can check out here. I'm especially drawn to Chair et Tendre, an opaque milky pink peach, and Lycheers, a deepened delicate rose mauve. They retail around 7,18€-10,95€ in European drugstores.

Kot pri vseh Bourjois izdelkih, sem tudi z novostjo La Laque zelo zadovoljna. Čeprav Cherry d'amour ni najbolj tipičen poletni odtenek, bo zagotovo navdušil privrženke klasičnih temno rdečih lakov. Odtenek bo prav tako odličen za hladnejše mesece, ko bo treba uporabiti močno temno šminko in puhast pulover. Kvaliteta, obstojnost in obarvanost so odlične, enostavno nimam pripomb. La Laque vsebuje 12 unikatnih odtenkov, katere lahko podrobneje pogledate tukaj. Jaz sem še posebej navdušena nad Chair et Tendre, prekriven mlečno mareličen odtenek, in Lycheers, delikaten pudrasto roza odtenek. La Laque laki stanejo okoli 7,18€ in so junijska novost v drogerijah DM, Muller in Tuš. 

Models Own Gel Effect without UV

Models Own is always on trend, releasing the most unexpected collections in nail department. HyperGel is a firm consistent with super shiny gel finish without any UV. For Spring, Models Own added to the HyperGel line additional 10 shades. Prude Nude in particular, is a pink based nude white - sheerer version of Essie Fiji and half the price. With 3 coats you can achieve fully opaque color or apply a layer or two for semi-opaque, natural look. In my case, I applied 2 coats of Prude Nude - opaque but still natural. While sheer nail polishes might not be my cup of tea, my mom will love this. It's perfect for topping extra layer to your french manicure. 

HyperGel offers gel effect without even using an UV light. It's definitely not as long lasting as UV nail polishes but offers shine with longevity of a regular nail polish. I highly recommend checking out other spring inspired colors with full opacity. Those of you, looking for a work appropriate nail polish, this might be your pick. Models Own nail polishes retail for 5,95€ on Click2Chic (for Slovenia) and around 6€ on ModelsOwn and Asos.

*Tea mug is from the cutest store in Slovenia, Babushka Boutique on Gosposvetska ulica 8, Ljubljana.

Diamond Nails by Models Own

Want to be treated with real diamond dust like a princess? Models Own delivers anything your heart desires. From candy scented bottles to real diamond dust, hyper gel and special effects like Splash and Firework on your own nails.

Models Own Diamond Luxe is based around true diamond dust in your very own bottle. Shade that caught my attention, is Pear Purple, a perfect warm lavender with golden dust. Lavender on nails is never out of fashion, especially when there's spring around the corner. It's chic yet adorable enough for making your nails playful like in the older days. Color is fully opaque with 2 layers and has a standard applicator. Lasts around two days on my nails which is a fair amount of time in my case. No streaking, no fuss, just a lovely opaque color.

Bottle is priced at 5,95€ on Click2Chic. Models Own is available worldwide in Bottleshops and specific drugstores. You can also check previous Sweet Shop collection here and Disco Pants here.

Models Own Sweet Shop Collection

Models Own knows how to win over girls and women - just mix up perfect candy-like shades and add yummy candy scents for extra kick. Women will go absolutely mad over them and they're absolutely right. Nothing can win over a girl's heart more than a box of sweets. Sweet Shop Collection introduced us to retro inspired candy nail polish with matching scents. Made for treating, these bring back memories from the old days with old school candy - like licorice, rhubarb & custard jellies and pink bubblegum. They all smell deliciously sweet when they dry down and the scent lasts a day or two. Formula wise everything works as it should and nail polish usually lasts about 3 days on my nails. Brush is fairly thin but still manageable when you're in a hurry.

Liquorice Allsorts is a straight black nail polish that is opaque with 2 coats. Has a licorice fragrance that lasts for quite a long time, around impressive two days. It is great as a base coat, for stamping and other effects. Not my favourite scent in general, but a pleasant addition to a standard black nail polish collection.

Rhubarb & Custard is almost semi-opaque with 2 coats. It has a lovely jelly finish and a bit of transparency, which would look great over a white nail polish or on it's own. It also contains silver glitter which layer nicely enough for candy-like transparency. Color itself is a vibrant, warm red-pink-coral, similar to artificial jelly candy.

Fizzy Cola Bottles is potentially, a great fall color with lovely golden shimmer and some silver particles. Base is a mixture of grey taupe and brown- neutral yet warm due to golden shimmer. Truly complex color with a lovely cola scent. It's opaque with 2 layers and I haven't had any trouble with formula.

I'm always impressed by gimmicky things and Models Own is no exception. I appreciate innovative products and a solid theme around them. Scents like Licorice don't appeal, but that's just personal preference. In general, Sweet Shop doesn't lack quality and if you like certain colors, give it a go. You can find Models Own in Slovenia on Click2Chic for 5,95€, regularly on 5 for 3 offer. International readers can find them online, Asos or stores like Boots and international Bottleshops.

Kardashian Beauty Impressions, Review and Swatches

 Kardashian Beauty got a lot of attention when it was firstly launched as Khroma Beauty, which was expected since it's a cosmetic brand directly from famous Kardashian sisters. That's why we expect even more performance than usual, considering they always wear flawless makeup (not that I expect they use these products). I do however appreciate it being made in USA, which is pretty rare these days when the China factories are so popular. Kardashian Beauty is available on Click2Chic to Slovenian readers and widely available on FeelUnique.

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Kardashian Beauty je že nedavno, ob samem začetku Khrome, dobila dovolj pozornosti zaradi slavnih sester Kardashian. Ker so same vedno popolno naličene, imam zato še večja pričakovanja okoli njihove kozmetične linije. Dodaten plus te znamke je vsekakor to, da so vsi izdelki narejeni v ZDA. Kardashian Beauty je na voljo tudi v Sloveniji na strani največje spletne drogerije Click2Chic. Cene se gibljejo od 9,96-21€.

Let's start with popular En-joystick lip pencil, which is my favorite out of the bunch. I was actually pretty impressed with everything - pigmentation, longevity, comfort and scent. Everything comes in a medium sized pencil form which looks pretty cheap at first glance (being totally honest). However, once you try the product you'll be converted. Product has a lovely creamy and highly pigmented finish that hugs the lips really nicely. That's why is both- comfortable to wear and moisturising at the same time. Worry free product in my eyes, although reds raise fear in me. Longevity is around 5-7 hours without drinking or eating. It smells pretty fantastic, once you open the bullet you'll get a strong vanilla scent that lasts. The one and only complaint is the price and amount. You get 1g of product for whooping 13€. That's like a third of normal lipstick. But I guess I forgive it because of great formula and I'm even considering trying out lighter colors (once they're on sale). I have Rose Parade which is a neutral red with blue undertones. It's actually hard to describe. It leans very blue on my skin yet it can look warm on yellow skin tones (like my sister). I personally do not enjoy red lipsticks but this might make it in my permanent collection. I prefer to use it as a stain (cherry pink-red when sheered out) rather than full-on color.

En-joystick šminka v obliki svinčnika je vsekakor moja najljubša izbira. Bila sem navdušena nad vsem - tako pigmentacijo, nanosom, teksturo, vonjem. Embalaža izgleda na prvi pogled zelo nedodelana, vendar je sam izdelek resnično dober. Ta produkt ima zelo kremno teksturo, je močno pigmentiran in hkrati se ne premakne, ko ga nanesemo na ustnice. Zelo lepo nekako...objame ustnice in se ne premakne do 5-7 ur. Diši zelo močno po vaniliji, kar je meni osebno zelo všeč. Edini minus, ki sem ga zasledila s to šminko je cena in teža vsebine. En-joystick ima samo 1g produkta, kar je le tretjina navadne šminke za okoli 14€. Ampak glede na izredno dobro formula, produktu mogoče celo oprostim. Odtenek Rose Parade je nevtralna rdeča z modrim podtonom. Na toplo obarvani koži lahko celo izgleda topla rdeča, medtem ko na hladnih podtonih izgleda hladno rdeča. Ponavadi sovražim rdeče odtenke, vendar bo tale odtenek mogoče celo ostal v moji kolekciji. Lahko se nanaša na ustnice kot ''stain'' v barvi češnje (desno) ali kot polno obarvana šminka (levo).

Honey Stick in Raw Honey is a standard lipgloss that's not sticky. It has a pleasant texture yet I find it a bit annoying when I'm applying it on my lips. The applicator is quite small and gets out a small amount so you'll need to ''dig out'' a couple of times for some opacity. Scent is again- a strong vanilla that makes you want to eat cupcakes. Secretly I'm wishing it would smell like real honey as the name suggests. Raw Honey is a light pearlescent pink with grey undertones. It's actually quite lovely on the lips, especially on people with cool undertones. It's priced at about 11€.

Honey Stick v barvi Raw Honey je nelepljiv lipglos, ki diši zelo močno po vaniliji (na žalost ne diši po medu). Ima dokaj udobno teksturo, vendar me moti aplikator, ki ne zajame dovolj produkta. Pri nanašanju je treba tako paziti na več plasti za višjo prekrivnost. Raw Honey je svetlo roza z zelo diskretnimi lesketajočimi delci. Stane okoli 11€ na Click2Chic.

Nail Polish in Perfection Perfection is truly a perfect mix of coral for my pale fingers. Usually coral shades pull too orange for my taste and it looks kind of ridiculous on fair skin. Has a standard, fairly thin brush that makes application easy. You get full opacity with 2 coats. Longevity was not impressive but just okay.  It retails for around 9,96€.

Lak v barvi Perfection Perfection je mešanica koralne in roza barve. Barva je naravnost čudovita za svetlopolte punce, saj ni preveč oranžna vendar je hkrati še vedno koralna. Mogoče bi ji celo lahko rekla pastelno koralna. Ima dokaj tanek čopič in nisem imela problemov z nanašanjem. Z dvema slojema dobimo popolno prekrivnost. Obstojnosti ne morem ravno komentirati, saj na mojih nohtih laki ne zdrži več kot 2 dni (razen nekaj izjem). Lak stane dobrih 9,96€ na Click2Chic.

All in all I'm impressed. I was determinated on the beginning I would actually hate the entire line and nothing really stood out for me. Packaging wise, I would prefer better En-joystick pencil packaging. Otherwise I do dig the whole rose gold detail. All products are fairly enjoyable but it's the price point that kills half of the fun for the customer. I would highly recommend to try out their En-joysticks, gloss and nail polish can wait. You can check out Kardashian Beauty on Click2Chic here. 

Nad vsemi produkti sem navdušena. Nisem bila prepričana, če mi bo kateri izdelek sploh všeč, vendar sem zadovoljna s kakovostjo. Embalaža na En-joystick produktih bi lahko bila boljša. Vsi produkti so dokaj dobri, vendar je cena tista, ki ubije nekaj zabave. Predvidevam da so višje cene zaradi stroškov izdelave v ZDA (potencialno tudi bolj kakovostni izdelki). Zelo priporočam En-joystick šminke, ostala dva produkta lahko mogoče počakata. Kardashian Beauty si lahko ogledate in naročite tukaj.

Perfect Rosy Nails - Catrice Karl Says Tres Chic

Despite all the fuss around neon nail polishes I still find myself reaching for nude and rose shades.

I don't know what's been wrong with me lately but I guess I'm growing up...I've been reaching for rose, mauve and brownish shades also in lipsticks. Nonetheless I find this particular nail polish really flattering for pale skintones.

Karl Says Tres Chis is a new Spring 2014 addition to ever growing Catrice assortment. 

It's a light warm mauve-pink-rose shade that compliments all skintones. It's quite opaque and a bit thick so you can get away with 1 coat. However I applied 2 coats for extra shine without any top coat. 

Surprisingly enough, I didn't find any dupes in my nail polish collection although it looks pretty similar to Essence English Rose at first sight. 57 Karl Says Tres Chic is a lot lighter and more pinky-mauve.

They retail for 2,60€ in local Mueller.

I actually don't have any major complaints over Catrice nail polishes - I just wish they wouldn't redesign their brushes a lot wider than needed. Unfortunately Catrice is available only in EU countries but I can see them expanding in the (far) future over to UK and USA as her little sister Essence. In the mean time, keep this shade on top of your wishlist.