Hi! Welcome! Bonjour! This is quite the surprise. Here I am in front of my laptop wanting to creating something purely for myself rather then for school or work. If it's your first time visiting, Hi! My name is Emilia. If you're a old reader, who randomly saw an update that I've published something new, Welcome Back! 
I've been a little MIA these past few months and I can't really say I had a legitimate excuse. It can be quite daunting to want to create a blog so unique, that it stands out among the millions of other beauty/fashion/lifestyle blogs out there. I think I may have let it get to my head. Nevertheless, I'm back. With no expectations. I'll be posting about the things I want to read/write about it. Forget the "rules", lets just see where it takes me. :) 
Now that my little word vomit, schpeel is over, let's talk about fun things... Beauty!
Over these past few months, I've done a few purges of my makeup collection. You can quickly realize that having too much isn't exactly all that fun. It can take up a lot of space and you forget about 70% of the products you actually own. So whenever I want to buy something new, I've been going through my things to see if I really need it and to see if I already have a similar item. Now yes, I still own wayy to many lipsticks and I am still a sucker for a good highlighting palette but I'm quite proud with the progress I've made. 
Recently, I did one these cleanups and I thought I'd share a few of the key pieces I rediscovered. It's also a great way of pairing some older products with newer ones.
Guerlain La Petite Robe Noir Lipstick: I got this last summer and it slowly fell into the never ending pile of pink lipsticks I own. However, finding it again, I've realized that its a beautiful colour that works for all seasons. Not too pink, it's quite sheer and applies beautifully with a simple "everyday look". It's one of those lipsticks that you can apply without a mirror and not worry about how it looks... Basically my favourite kind.
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush: I tend to steer clear of blush because I already deal with redness on my cheeks. However, I've been loving this because the pink isn't too pigmented and the highlight gives a gorgeous glow without being overpowering.
Burberry Fresh Glow Luminous Fluid Base: I've fallen back in love with this primer. It feels so luxurious on my skin and gives a gorgeous glow. I also don't feel my makeup sliding off of my face at the end of a long day, which let's be honest, none of us  are really keen on.
A classic staple that has paired really well with these rediscoveries is my Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip liner in "Pillowtalk". It pairs so well with a lot of my nude-pink lipsticks that it's my no brainer top liner. I've also got to give a shoutout to my newest fragrance the Giorgio Armani Si Eau de Parfum. I picked it up in a rollerball to make sure that it was a scent that I would love and want the full size but after wearing it for two weeks straight, it's safe to say that I'm in love and yes, that full size is coming home soon.
I hope you've enjoyed this little "welcome back" post. Hopefully you have and you're looking forward to a few more. I'm not going to limit myself to the type of content I'll be publishing, basically, anything that I find interesting or that inspires me. I look forward to seeing you again and until then, have a gorgeous day! xx

M.A.C Lip Pencil "Soar": I've never been the biggest user of lip pencils but when I saw this one at the counter, I thought it would go really well with the majority of my lipsticks and decided to pick it up. It's the perfect mauvy-nude that goes with everything, just adding a little more plumpness to your lips.
M.A.C Lipstick "Twig": I've been eyeing this satin finish lipstick for a while now and finally decided to put it in my basket. It's perfect for everyday and believe it or not, but some of my lipsticks have been running out and it was the perfect time to justify a new one ;)
Lancome Lipgloss in "403": This is a really pretty sheer, baby pink lipgloss that screams summer. You can definitely layer it to create a barbie pink look but I like wearing this when I'm not doing anything outrageous with my makeup and just want a nice shine.
Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation "Ecru": I've been looking for a new foundation that gives medium to full coverage without being super heavy on my skin. I've finally found it in this product. I've only been using it for about a week, but I've really enjoyed it so far. The coverage is good because you can layer it nicely but I don't feel it on my skin throughout the day, especially at work, under harsh store lighting.
Hourglass Mineral Veil Primer: This is a repurchase that I got on a whim but I'm so happy I did. I've been using the L'oreal primer and while I like it, I have yet to find anything that works as well as this Hourglass one.
Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer "Custard": Again, this is another repurchase and after not using it for quite some time, I thought I would pick up a new one. It's even more perfect then I remember and it works wonders for my dark circles and blemishes.

| Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette |

|Josie Maran Argan Enlightenment Illuminizing Veil |

| Charlotte Tilbury Film Star Bronze & Glow |

| BeccaXJaclyn Hill Shimmering Skin Perfector in "Champagne Pop" |

| Kevyn Aucoin Contour Book: The Art of Sculpting |

| Laura Mercier Daring by Day Palette, shade "Meringue" |

| Nivea Night Cream | Avene Cold Cream  | Josie Maran Pure Argan Oil |

|  Zoella Wonder Hand | Caudalie Hand & Nail Cream | Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer |

 The Base:

|Hourglass Mineral Veil Primer | Benefit Erase Paste (002) | Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation (Buttermilk) | L'oreal True Match Concealer | Rimmel Wake Me Up Brightening Concealer|

The Eyes:

|Too Faced Natural Eyes Palette | M.A.C "Omega" & "Wedge" | Maybelline The Falsies Mascara | Too Faced Shadow Insurance|

The Face: 

|Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in "Bronze" | Becca Highlight "Champagne Pop" | Estée Lauder "Rebel Rose" Blush" | Laura Mercier Translucent Setting Powder|

 The Lips:

| Revlon Colourburst Matte Balm "Elusive" |

 What's interesting for me is going through this bag of collected "garbage" and taking note of what is worth repurchasing and what isn't. There are some products here that I would definitely repurchase (or already have). There's also a couple that I probably won't because I want to try something different or I just have no need for it at the moment. 
Soap&Glory Sugar Crush Shower Gel: I really loved the smell of this body wash and I probably will repurchase this at some point but, for right now, I'm using something different and I don't tend to be very loyal to specific shower washes. 
Dans un Jardin Mate Green Tea Shower Gel: This is from a French brand and while I enjoyed using the product, it wasn't anything incredible and so not something I would repurchase.
L'Oreal Nutri-Shimmer Detangling Care: I've already repurchased this, I think it's probably my 4th bottle. My hair doesn't get really knotted throughout the day but when I get out of the shower it's a hot mess. I use this as soon as I get out of the shower and get a chance to towel dry my hair. It works really well in my hair, it gives great shine and I notice it feels much healthier after using it.
Bioderma Purifying Micelle Solution: This is the travel size that I took with me when traveling this summer. I actually prefer this green bottle to the popular red one, I find it leaves a cleaner feel on my face and doesn't irritate my skin like the other. Just a note: It does have a different, stronger smell to the red bottle but it doesn't really annoy me. I use this for my eye makeup, with a cotton pad, and it wipes the product right off. I definitely recommend it, but there are less expensive alternatives that do the job just as well. I enjoy using this product but it is a little bit more on the pricy side, so I don't repurchase it on a regular basis. 
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Hydrating Lotion: This is supposed to help for those who have acne prone skin. I honestly didn't really see a difference with this moisturizer. I mean it moisturized my skin just fine, but didn't really work to prevent or keep away acne. I usually see great results with La Roche-Posay and they are known as a great skincare brand but it simply didn't work for me.  
Tresemmé Keratin Smooth Heat Protection Spray: I love this product, I've already repurchased it. Previously, I never used a heat protection spray when using hot tools and it definitely showed in the dryness of my hair. As soon as I started using this product, I saw a major difference. My hair stays healthy much longer and I don't deal with split ends like I use to. 
M.A.C Studio Fix Foundation (NC25): I've raved quite a bit about this foundation, it's my go-to. I finished a bottle and already have a new one ready to open. I haven't been using this one everyday like I use too (I just don't need the heavy coverage right now) but I still love it and it's great when you want to be all dolled up on a night out. 
Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer "Custard": I loved this product. It's such a great consistency and coverage. The only down side is the price. It's super creamy and covers any blemishes and redness. I have no plans on repurchasing this one right now but I definitely recommend it to anyone who's looking for a new concealer. 
Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation "Classic Beige": This was a great foundation for the summer. I would say it's a medium to full coverage one and it always gives the most beautiful glow. It worked really well when I had a tan as well. I won't be repurchasing this one right now because I don't go for such a glow-y finish in the colder months but you never know for next summer. 
Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara: I don't need to gush anymore then I already have about this one. I have yet to meet someone who's tried it and not fallen in love. I usually really love Maybelline's mascaras, I think they're great for volume. I already have a new one started:)
Origins Super Spot Remover: I got this ages ago and have been using it on and off. It was the kind of product that worked for a bit and then it was like my skin would get used to it and it would stop working. I'd have to stop using it and pick it up a few months later. Towards the end I kind of got fed up with it so I won't be picking up a new one but when it was working, I saw results after a few days of using it on a specific area. 
Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer: This is a sample version that I used whenever I had a big night or I was doing a heavier makeup look. I love this primer, it isn't oily or heavy on my skin. It's one of the few primers I enjoyed using. I was so gutted when the sample finished cause then I knew I was going to be tempted to want the full size version. Honestly, I just can't justify the $65 price tag. It's a gorgeous product so if anything it'll go on a wishlist... you never know, Christmas is coming up ;)

If you've stuck to the very end, congratulations! I didn't realize how long of a post this was going to be. I hope you've enjoyed it and let me know if you'd like to see more beauty post like this one.

I find this look super easy, you just need to get a hand on using liquid liner. And as any other beauty blogger would say... "It just takes practice". I actually used to do mine with a gel liner and brush but over time I realized that I could get a thinner more defined wing with a liquid one. Maybe a makeup artist will say otherwise but I find using a gel liner made it a lot easier to switch to liquid afterwards. I kept everything else very plain and just filled in my brows with my trusty Anastasia Brow Wiz and then layered on some mascara. I'm not very loyal to mascaras but I have been enjoying this Maybelline Lash Sensational one that I picked up maybe a month and a half ago.


My base is pretty basic. I'm using the L'Oreal Infalliable Pro-Matte and enjoying it so far. I'm still unsure if I would repurchase it, but the coverage is good and it hasn't broken me out. On top of that I'll use the Benefit Erase Paste to get rid of my under-eye dark circles and to cover any blemishes or acne scars I used the Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer. I picked it up when I was in London (we don't have access to it in Canada) and it has gone to very good use, as you can see, the writing as completely worn off. To brighten up my under-eye area I go for the Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer. I've used this for years and while I've tried other brightening concealers, I always tend to go back to this one. Finally, I'll set my under eye and my T-zone areas with the Laura Mercier Translucent Setting Powder.


Like a lot of people this summer, I am loving my highlighter. I've kept with my favourites so far, but there are a few I want to get my hands on (*cough*Charlotte Tilbury*cough* Jaclyn Hill for Becca*). I love my Hourglass one (in the Ambient Lighting palette) and I use the middle shade to get the most luminous look. I find it one goes on perfectly over the Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick (in Rose). It's a perfect pink that isn't too overpowering but because it has pieces of shimmer already in it, the highlight goes on beautifully on top.


I've also been mixing my bronzers a lot this summer. I've been using the Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess just to lightly bronze up my face and then I'll contour (very slightly) with my Lise Watier Rivages Bronzing Powder (this was part of a limited collection but here is a similar one). It has a mixture of gold, pink and bronze and just gives a gorgeous illuminated took. Can you tell I like the "illuminated" look? :)


Finally, the reason for this entire post; the lips. Whenever I want to wear I red lipstick I can put on my lips and then just forget about it and go on with my day, I reach for the Rimmel Lipstick in 107. Its from the Kate Moss collection and I think I've used this one since they launched a few years back. I've actually repurchased this tube a few times and plan on continuing to do so. I usually put a lip moisturizer on before applying a lipstick and today I grabbed my Yves Rocher Shea Butter Nourishing Balm which is the one I tend to reach for the most just because it works really well. I also don't wear a lip liner with this lipstick. I don't find it bleeds and I usually simply don't bother with a liner.


Et Voila! The finished look!:)


I hope you've enjoyed this little post! Let me know what you think of the look and if you want to see more makeup and beauty posts! Hope everyone is enjoying the end of the week, I know I'm looking forward to the weekend:)