Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Christmas Pretty

*burp* I'm so full, I'm more rolling than walking right now. Went to one heck of a Christmas feast! So much food! Any who a quick note before i faint; this is what I whore. Dress, Shoes and Stockings are all from Evans the fantastic hairdo is thanks to Orifluido and Osis+ Magic 


Monday, December 17, 2012

Luxe Box #1

!!!!! Luxe Box is no longer in buisness, så you cannot subscribe to a box !!!!

Luxe box is the newest beauty box on the scene in Denmark and with a price as 199Dkr, I was very curious about this. The send out special edition box showed both a "meh" and a "holy cow that's awesome!" box. Today the wait was over and I received my box. I apologize for not getting into EDC´s and such this time around - I'm to stressed! Too much to do and not enough December to do it in

Pretty box is pretty

That's an awfully lot of shredded paper

Ole Henriksen, Pick me up Face Tonic
Ole Henriksen is Hollywood's skincare guru and all tough I never tried his products (I'm poor) I know that he got a very good reputation. I am usually not a fan of toner unless you got big pores or oily skin. I find that toner dries out the skin, - but rumor has it that this one actually hydrates! 
Full size retail is 279Dkr, this size however is on Nicehair for 29Dkr
Large size HERE
Small size HERE

John Masters Organics, Blood orange and Vanilla Body Milk
Famous for the mix of eco and aroma therapy, JMO is a brand I like a lot. Simple and with essential oils to make your beauty routine pure indulgence. The mix of the sweet and sensual vanilla with the fresh citrus blood orange intrigues me
Full size retails at 239Dkr but the small can be bough for 19Dkr
Large size HERE
Small size HERE

Bodynordic, Lovely Summer Body Oil Lotion
Body oil and body lotion meet at last! BodyNordic is a brand I like. Locally produced, marketed and with simple ingredients for a good price. Doesn't get better than that. 
Large size retails at 49Dkr but you can get this size for 19dkr
Large size HERE
Small size HERE

Korres, Guava Shower Gel
I am not familiar with Korres but I noticed the brand on some blogs. This gel is good for sensitive skin I'm told.
Full size retail is 95Dkr, get it HERE

Biosilk, Silk Therapy
Since I already got this, ill just copy paste: Leave in hair treatment, supposed to give new life to the hair and make it silky soft! Honestly, I couldn't resist the idea of a silk based treatment! Sadly it contains Methylparaben and Propylparaben 
Full size retail is 188Dkr but this size can be bought for 39Dkr
Large size HERE
Small size HERE

Liquirice by Johan Bulow
This really pissed me off. There is ONE piece in this. One. One piece

All ind all I am NOT happy. I feel ripped off and lied to. The value is nowhere near 199Dkr! The card puts the retail price insanely high (like it says 648Dkr for the biosilk full size). The one piece of liquorice is just rubbing it in. I am tempted to cancel right away. I could get a lot for 199Dkr on my own.



Friday, December 07, 2012

On the seventh day of Christmas

My true love gave to me
A rose eyeshadow!
HOT Single Eyeshadow, Rosa
so cute!
Retail is 49Dkr, get it HERE

Christmas Fun Fact of the Day:  Bing Crosby´s White Christmas is considered the best selling Christmas song of all times

There will be no or limited swatches for a while. Due to the weather and season, I cannot take a prober picture. Out lights are the kind that gives out an orange light which kinda screws up the pictures. Until I get my hands on a lamp with "natural" light, I cant swatch.

Gifts under 300

Time is drawing closer and the clock is ticking. If you want to have your sanity intact I suggest you get the gifts done within the next week, otherwise it ll get stressy. He´res my suggestions for gifts under 300Dkr

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Christmas Fun Fact of the Day: In Scandinavia children will often put out a rice pudding with cinnamon to the Gnomes (a kind of Christmas elf's) in order to make the gnomes happy. Since the viking age it was believed that Gnomes would bring good luck or bad fortune depending on their mood, thus the pudding is a sort of gift in exchange for good tidings
There will be no or limited swatches for a while. Due to the weather and season, I cannot take a prober picture. Out lights are the kind that gives out an orange light which kinda screws up the pictures. Until I get my hands on a lamp with "natural" light, I cant swatch.

Thursday, December 06, 2012

On the sixth day of Christmas

My true love gave to me
A bronze multi eyeliner/mascara!
HOT Multi Eyeliner Mascara, Bronze
Mascara wand with an eyeliner tip? Now that's clever! I usually don't use liquid eyeliner but there is a first time for everything!
Retail is 49Dkr, get it HERE

Christmas Fun Fact: The tradition of hanging stockings comes from the tale of Saint Nicholas, the predecessor of Santa Claus and Catholic Saint, in one which three sisters asked the Bishop guidance as they where to poor to afford a wedding dowry and thus faced prostitution. Nicholas advised them to pray, which they did.  In the night he sneaked down the chimney and put gold coins into the sisters socks thus saving them

There will be no or limited swatches for a while. Due to the weather and season, I cannot take a prober picture. Out lights are the kind that gives out an orange light which kinda screws up the pictures. Until I get my hands on a lamp with "natural" light, I cant swatch.

Diego Dalla Palma Snow White kit

I recently got a great deal with Groupon for a Diego Dalla Palma Snow White & The Huntsman Make Up Kit. I was not a fan of the movie but this set was to pretty to stand up - and for only 14,99£ who could resist? I got a soft spot for Snow White related makeup because several people have been comparing me to a (fatter XD ) version of Marge Champion, the model and dancer behind Disney´s Snow White!


Pretty no?

It contains 3 shimmer and 3 matte eye shadows. They are very soft and pigmented! There is also a velvety red lipstick and a very pointy eyeliner. It is really worth the money people!
Retail is 25£, get it HERE (ships worldwide)

Christmas fun fact of the day: In Denmark we decorate with danish flags on the tree. This tradition started during WW2 when the Germans outlawed flying our flag, so we showed our nationalism by decorating with it instead

Wednesday, December 05, 2012

On the 1 day of Christmas

My true love gave to me a HOT makeup advent calender wee!

Well technically I gave it to myself ;) Due to late order I only got it today so here is what I got the other days as well as today

Pretty! You can still get this for 499Dkr, get it HERE

I wonder what hides behind the paper....

On the first day of Christmas my love gave to me 
A shimmery purple nail polish!
HOT Nail Polish, Purple Metal
Pretty! You cant tell from the picture but it is filled with shimmer!
Retail is 25Dkr - get it HERE

On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me 
A gold glitter eyeshadow!
HOT Glitter Eye Shadow, Gold
If there is two things I love, it´s gold and glitter! Bring on the party!
Retail is 59Dkr, get it HERE

On the third day of Christmas my true love gave to me 
A blue kohl eyeliner!
HOT Pen, Dark Blue
Playing around with the color of your kohl can change your whole look!
Retail is 89Dkr, Get it HERE

On the fourth day of Christmas my true love gave to me 
A bronzed eyeshadow!
HOT Single Eye Shadow, Bronze
This is like perfect for Christmas!
Retail is 119Dkr (although 49Dkr at the moment), Get it HERE

On the fifth day of Christmas my true love gave to me 
A purple liquid eye shadow!
Perfect match for the nail polish!
Retail is 99Dkr, get it HERE

And that's all folks. Live long and prosper!

Christmas Fun Fact of the Day: The average Christmas tree is about 15 years old when it´s sold. 

Tuesday, December 04, 2012

Models Own Haul

Yes yes I know. I'm way late! Still I´d like to show off my haul from Models Own´s half price sale! I spend a mere 27£ including postage. Pretty good price for that much eh? The first pic is my own, the rest is borrowed from the Models Own website (including swatches! However I recommend that you check out the bloggers who generously shared their pics and show them support by looking up their websites)
Since these people allowed for Models Own to showcase the pictures, I assume it is alright to show. If any of the bloggers and tweeters behind the swatches want me to remove the pictures, just hit the "about me" and contact me via the info there or leave a comment :)

My Haul - the 5 pc brush set and blending sponges:

Beetlejuice Indian Ocean
Photo from HELLCANDY

Beetlejuice Purple Blue
Photo from NAILSNCUPCAKES

Thunder and Lightning
Twitter photo from NYSD82


I also bought the Beetlejuice Mini set, which included: 

Beetlejuice Pinky Brown
Photo from TALESOFNAILS

Beetlejuice Golden Green
Photo from TALESOFNAILS

Beetlejuice Pink Cocktail
Twitter photo from iCLAIRELOVES

Christmas fact of the day: The Christmas tree as we know it originated in Germany and  the tradition spread through out Europe in the 18th century






Monday, December 03, 2012

November Goodiebox

There will be no or limited swatches for a while. Due to the weather and season, I cannot take a prober picture. Out lights are the kind that gives out an orange light which kinda screws up the pictures. Until I get my hands on a lamp with "natural" light, I cant swatch.
Goodiebox is a danish equivalent of Glossybox and Birchbox.

Happy Holidays! Merry Christmas! Feliz Navidad! Joyeux Noel! Glædelig Jul! Hyvaa joulua! Bo Nada! Kala Christouyenn! Mele Kalikimaka! Froehliche Weihnachten! Bon Pasco! 
Its Christmas! YAY! Yuletide for all! And what better way to start the season than with a present for yourself?
The theme of this box is "Beauty Tips"

So any things! Yay! 

Nivea Repair & Care SOS Bodylotion
Nivea is a brand most people know and love. The blue can of Nivea has been a remedy for woman for decades, used by our mothers and grandmothers. This creme is to very dry skin with need for extra moisture and care. Perfect for when your skin feels like sandpaper after a walk! As it is the case for most skin remedies, it contains Methylparaben and Ethylparaben 
Retail is 49,95Dkr

Goldwell Dualsenses Color Shampoo
A shampoo dedicated to keeping your colored hair intense and soft. Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate which is an UV filter. It is especially good for fine hair.
Retail is 119Dkr, Get it HERE

Madara Time Miracle Day Cream Anti Age
I am unfamiliar with this brand, but according to the website it is a ecological, paraben and cruelty free brand. This anti age cream contains tons of natural ingredients like sea thorn, red clover and birch. 
Retail is 299Dkr, get it HERE

Madara Deep Moisture Fluid
Deep moisturising day cream, Eco and cruelty free! Helps the skin recover from imbalance. Perfect for combined skin! Rose, avocado, raspberry - all good ingredients to nourish your skin. I cant wait to test this!
Retail is 226Dkr get it HERE

Madara Delicate Cleansing Milk
A soft and calming cleanser, that removes any dirt in your skin gently. This makes it especially good to use on sensitive skin or around the eyes. 
Retail 144Dkr get it HERE

Matas Volume Powder
Hair powder to help with volume. Not much to say about this one, I never used hair powder before but I'm looking forward to try it out. It is without perfume so that's a plus!
Retail is 59,95Dkr, get it HERE

Lóreal Proffessionel Abondance De Cacao Masque
Wohoo! I LOVE chocolate, and I loved the shampoo I got in a previous Goodiebox and I'm sure ill love this to! Seriously folks, cacao is like THE ingredients, antioxidant and anti depressive. Cacao is the food of the gods! Parabenfree and again with the rough bottle that somehow seems natural despite being plastic. 
Retail is 162Dkr, get it HERE

Fredsted Chai Latte
Fredsted is my favorite tea brand for one reason: They make my preferred Christmas tea A spicy and a green tea Chai which is a big trend (only surpassed by bubble tea) but it never really got my attention. I like my tea bitter so the idea of a milky tea never done it for me. I think ill give this to a friend. Again... I don't like tea´s or chocolate or stuff like that in my box. I really don't. 
Retail is 34,95Dkr, in your local supermarket

If you want to join Goddiebox, do it HERE for only 119Dkr a month 

Christmas Fun Fact:  Many of the elements in modern Christmas comes from the heathen traditions of Yule, like the Holly that was a symbol of fertility and even the burning of fir was a part of the old rituals surrounding winter solstice

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

My Beauty Box November

There will be no or limited swatches for a while. Due to the weather and season, I cannot take a prober picture. Out lights are the kind that gives out an orange light which kinda screws up the pictures. Until I get my hands on a lamp with "natural" light, I cant swatch.

Just got my second box from MyBeautyBox and I'm very happy about it! Not as exited as I was with the first but still very happy!

The logo has been updated - sweet!

The topic this week is "Fall Trends" 

Rimmel, 1000 Kisses Lip Tint, Grippy Grape
The trend here is dark lips and these lip tints are the newest of the new; Tush for the lips! The color is a nice dark grape with plenty of red tones. Its a bit hard to apply but when you find the trick it smooths on easy. It contains Propylparaben  but not any other of the 17 EDC´s

Word of caution, this lip tint will make ALL of the lips visible, with any dryness exposed. Use a good lip scrub before using! 
After application, add the moisturising balm and you re done. The lip tint isn't the best in my opinion. Hard to make even and it doesn't seem to stick to the lips. 
Retail is 69,95Dkr, get it HERE

Clean&Clear Fast Clearing Spot Treatment
The trend is picture perfect skin (like that ever goes out of style). A concentrated formula for quick aid when that nasty pimple shows its red face! Supposedly ease the swelling and size in just a few hours. C&C is specialised in acne and sells in pharmacies. It contains 2% salicylic acid. I was pleasantly surprised to see a lot of natural remedies in this like Witch Hazel and several kinds of bark extracts. None of the 17 EDC´s! It does contain alcohol, so be sure to use a good moisturizer when your spot has gone. I hope it works, because I been haunted by spots around the nose and its getting on my nerves. 
Retail is 69,95Dkr

Essie Nail polish, Tart Deco 
The trend is pretty nails as everything goes this season. This is a nice pale peach color (I think I already have it tough). Essie is famous for its formaldehyde free polishes. I only tried Essie once before and that was no success.
Retail is 125Dkr, however Nicehair have it for 79Dkr,  Get it HERE

Jemma Kidd Make Up School, Tone on Tone Duo, Tweed
The trend is Metallic eyes. I'm indifferent about this. It is a nice item but Jemma Kidd went out of business earlier this month. Not so much fun getting from a brand that no longer exists. 

Its a nice two tone duo, with one in a subtle shine while the other is a shimmery metallic. There´s a brochure with instructions on how to use the duo. This is perfect for the holiday season!
Retail is 210Dkr

All in all I'm a very happy camper! Full size products and new trends to try out. The coupon to their web shop   for 30% off Urban Decay Midnight Emergency Kit + Benefit Finding Mr. Bright and free shipping for the Sally Hansen Hand duo was very appreciated as well. 

Fun Fact of the Day: Did you know that many of your favorite magazines was founded in the 1800? Cosmopolitan was founded in 1886 


Tuesday, November 20, 2012

What to wear this year

If you re like me, you'll be freaking out about what to wear for Christmas - and new years and any other event coming up. You want to look smashing and show off that you're a fabbie, but how to do that? Where to find a nice dress? Thus I give to you my suggestions for a Broke, Budget or Spender :D Starting off with the BROKE selection


Monday, November 19, 2012

Gifts for under 200

As I mentioned in THIS post, I'm a Christmasholic. Currently all I'm listening to is Radio Soft which is all about Christmas songs! Get in the spirit! My favorite part about Christmas is defiantly the gifts. I love spending hours picking out the perfect gift. Last year I found the perfect gifts on Ebay (and ill be making a guide for some Sweet Ebay gifts to) for merely 16,76$ for both! What it was? Well geek gifts. A copy of "The Tales of Beedle the Bard" and a replica of the Death Note. They both got so exited, and that made me happy! 

With certain friends I am willing to splurge and use more money than usual, and that's why i made this guide. Still well within reason but a tad more budget. There is a 300, 400 and 500 coming as well, since I do realise not everyone is as tight with dough as yours truly. 

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Happy Holidays! Merry Chrismas! Feliz Navidad! Joyeux Noel! Glædelig Jul! Hyvaa joulua! Bo Nada! Kala Christouyenn! Mele Kalikimaka! Froehliche Weihnachten! Bon Pasco! 

Fun fact of the Day: If you sleep with makeup on your skin can age up to 7 times faster!

Saturday, November 17, 2012

Time of giving, for the broke

Christmas. The time of love, care, lit candles in the windows and jolly smiles and peace for all men. A time of smiles, being together, good food enjoyed with those you love.

Oh and presents! Lots and lots of presents!

What can I say? I love receiving and I love giving. I already got a lot planned but DAMN its hard to keep the secret! I'm also the kind who keeps sneaking a peek on my gifts to guess whats inside, and ill be happy for a pair of socks. Just that someone wanted to give me something makes me happy

Unfortunately money doesn't grow on trees and thus finding nice gifts can be a hard when your budget is tight. I'm sure a lot of you got the same problem, so here is my personal Christmas favorites from 3 of my fave stores! Click on it to make it bigger ;)


Happy Holidays! Merry Chrismas! Feliz Navidad! Joyeux Noel! Glædelig Jul! Hyvaa joulua! Bo Nada! Kala Christouyenn! Mele Kalikimaka! Froehliche Weihnachten! Bon Pasco! 

Fun Fact of the Day: In the 1500's fashion designers showed off their designs by making doll size clothing versions of their own fashions 

Tuesday, November 06, 2012

250dkr giftcertificate for only 125dkr!

Danes only

Downtown is having a great offer! Buy a 250Dkr gift certificate to Ezzence.dk for only 125Dkr! Ezzence is a neat shop with great prices, good offers and all the top brands! Its kinda like Nicehair with more makeup choices and perfume.


Get your certificate HERE 

I am in no way affiliated with Ezzence or Downtown. I just love a good deal