Frida Kahlo Inspired Look for Halloween

If you think of style icons from the past, perhaps the first women that come to mind are Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn and Brigitte Bardot. These women are all brilliant but we can’t forget ‘out of the box’ style icons like Frida Kahlo.

Frida Kahlo suffered lifelong health problems, many caused by a traffic accident she survived as a teenager. Recovering from her injuries isolated her from other people, and this isolation influenced her works, many of which are self-portraits of one sort or another. Kahlo suggested, "I paint myself because I am so often alone and because I am the subject I know best." In other words she liked to take amazing and magic selfies.

As an artist I find her hypnotic, as a woman I find her a hero and a style icon, either way a beautiful inspiration. She loved life, she was fearless and she lived with passion.

I know that some of you will ask why would someone love to have a furry uni-brow and a mustache, well this facial hairs are a symbol of acceptance and being true to yourself and live a life without lurking beneath the filters of social media. I think this is the answer and I had to mention this because I saw people making fun of this matter without understanding the symbolism behind it.

I tried my very best to implement all Frida Kahlo's elements in my look, the way she was wearing her hear, the accessories, the colors she loved and even the facial hair.
I wanted to look like her and I hope I have not done a bad job at it.

VICHY NORMADERM Triple Action 3 in 1 Cleanser Review

I never used anything from VICHY NORMADERM  line before I received some samples of NORMADERM Triple Action 3 in 1 cleanser.
VICHY NORMADERM  line is specially designed to keep skin clear and blemish free, minimize the appearance of large pores, prevent breakouts and wipe out the undesirable oiliness.

Allure magazine featured VICHY NORMADERM Triple Action 3 in 1 cleanser as "complexion perfection" must have and I am really happy I could try it and see how it works.

Givenchy Glamour On the Go 3 Step Makeup Palette

Givenchy Glamour On the Go 3 Step Makeup Palette is a precious palette with an exclusive design that step-by-step unveils the iconic Givenchy Le Make-Up products for face, eyes and lips.
This makeup palette is limited edition and it was designed exclusive for travel. I saw it in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and was love at first sight but also the perfect gift for my birthday.

Glamour On the Go 3 Step Makeup Palette comes in a compact round case, in black with golden accents.The compact case also features a mirror, mini powder brush and eye shadow applicator for freshening up wherever you go. The case itself is more than sophisticated and it holds all you need for the ultimate fashion style.Glamour On the Go 3 Step Makeup Palette has 3 levels.

Tips for the perfect flawless fake tan!

If you want to protect yourself from the harmful effects of the sun (i.e., wrinkles, brown spots, or, worse, skin cancer), the only safe glow is one that comes from a bottle.Nowadays we have new tanning formulations that dry quickly, show up instantly, and can be washed off in as little as an hour, so why not to rock sexy bronzed skin all year long ?

                        

Below you will find all the tips and tricks necessary for the perfect self-tan application.

1. The most important step in getting the perfect fake tan is exfoliation ! You don't want to apply fake tan on dead skin, that will be a disaster for sure. Always prepare your skin and start with exfoliation in the shower, be sure you removed all the dead skin cells that get in the way of your even tan application. Pay extra attention to really dry spots like your elbows and knees.
 
2.Don't apply fake tan products on fresh shaved/waxed legs, as your skin will become sensitized and it can reactivate to the tanning formulation, also don't shave/wax your legs after you applied your tan. 

10 Parisian Beauty Picks

In my opinion "French fammes "  have the most beautiful skin, amazing red lips, they age gracefully and they have all around gorgeousness. After my last trip to Paris, I thought  it was about time to inject more French skincare into my everyday life, because the education and culture of good skincare starts right there, in France !

Here are 10 of my Parisian Beauty Picks -  from over the years plus a couple of new finds.

1. Guerlain Terracotta Joli Teint , beautifying foundation, a magical fluid for sun-kissed and glowy skin. This is a new find and I simply adore it !
2. Embryolisse Lait-Creme Concentre, rich in essential fatty acids and vitamins, makes my dry skin supple and elastic. 
3. Homeoplasmine, French Vaseline infused with plant extracts, great for skin irritations, very dry lips, eczema.

Zara Raspberry Summer Dress

I love to wear dresses as much as the Dutch weather allows me. I love to be, feel feminine and elegant and I really don't like something else in the summertime so I am using the warm weather  to break out my brights!

 

Last week I was wearing a raspberry mid-length dress that made me look like a sweet popsicle but so comfortably fun and ideal for a day out with friends.
This type of dress makes me feel totally cute and is perfect to bright up a day and also it can make me stand out in a crowd of people. 

To perfect color contrast my bright dress I chose a waist -length cropped cardigan in petrol blue.

Bold, Blue Cat Eye Makeup Look

Bored with the black traditional cat eye ? Why not try something else?

How about something blue, more like denim blue, if you don't dare to go with turquoise or a bright orange. Maybe a neon color would be to much, but a denim blue might just look perfect for a summer and playful cat eye look . Creative, dramatic, bold and bright eye looks and almost angry winged were seen at Givenchy and Max Mara.

Vichy Pureté Thermale 3-in-1 One Step Cleanser and Vichy Purete Thermale Fresh Cleansing Gel.

For the past 2 years, I did used a lot more dermato-cosmetics and Vichy was always in my first options, as for me it really works out better than La Roche Posay or others. 
Lately, I had the chance to test some Vichy products and today I will review 2 cleansers designed for sensitive skin,Vichy Pureté Thermale 3-in-1 One Step Cleanser and Vichy Purete Thermale Fresh Cleansing Gel.
Last review for a Vichy  product was not long ago, for a body milk and a balm from Ideal Body range and if you are interested you can read about it here.

 Vichy Pureté Thermale 3-in-1 One Step Cleanser, a new generation of cleansers with an enriched moisturizing texture and anti-pollution ingredients, designed to clean and comfort dry and sensitive skin and voted by ALLURE in 2014, Best of Beauty. Lightweight, non-greasy, alcohol free, non-comedogenic, PH-balanced, hypoallergenic and safe to use around the eye area, in other words it has been ophtalmological approved. 

Taste of Amsterdam 2015

Taste of Amsterdam is an annual food festival that takes place not far from the center of Amsterdam, in Amstelpark, at the beginning of June (4th until June 7th).

This food festival is a place where the best Dutch and international chefs cook up delicious things, a place where the best restaurants in Amsterdam present their signature dish and a food heaven ! 

Sunday was the last day and even if I just came from a holiday I could not miss the opportunity of having extra fun, a chill out moment on sounds of jazz and soul with great drinks and some tasty food. Hm, I just realized I forgot to try the mojito's.

L'Oreal Manicure Diamond Force Strengthening Serum

Brittle nails are caused by various factors such as: extreme weather conditions, humidity, over-exposure to the sun, nail polishes and nail polish removers, excess use of water, harsh detergents and chemicals. Besides these external factors, dry, peeling nails can appear due to several illnesses, aging, vitamin deficiency or insufficient water intake.

Using nail strengtheners on a daily basis is another great method to cure brittle nails. Nail strengtheners should be applied in the same way as nail polishes, covering your nails with a thin coat of product. In order to ideally nourish your fingernails, opt for a nail strengthener, which contains vitamin B,Ca or protein.