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Modern Renaissance Palette | Beauty

Eyeshadow palette are one of those products I'll never tire from. They're just too amusing. How is it that there are soo many neutral ones out there and yet I can find an excuse to justify every single one? While I've given away a fair few, I always end up falling head over heels for the next new release.
Case in point: The Anastasia Modern Renaissance Palette. Now I know I'm a little late to the party, this was released back in late summer 2016...?? However, at the time, I was in my "no new palettes" zone. Fast forward a few months and this gem was under the Christmas tree. Any beauty lover out there (and I'm assuming that's all of us since you're reading this) knows that makeup is one of the best things you can receive.
So today, I thought I would share with you my impressions and my overall thoughts. Maybe they've already been told or maybe this will help someone decide if it's truly their next product purchase.

First thoughts, the colours are stunning. While it does have some neutral tones, I'm all for the popularity of warm, red-orange tones that seems to be growing everywhere. It was definitely a palette I saw myself using on a regular basis, as well as having a few colours that I could play around with for some fun evening looks.
The palette also comes with a brush and I'm not going to lie, it isn't bad. Would I use it instead of my holy grail Real Techniques? No. But if you're stuck in a pickle, it gets the job done. You've got one head for shading and the other is for blending. Basically, it's got you covered.

Now for the actual quality of the pigment; they've worked very well for me. The shades aren't chalky and I can use the lighter ones on an everyday basis without a primer. For more evening looks, or a smoky eye, I'd apply a primer just because, you'll start to see pretty significant fading without. They're also consistent, so you don't have to worry about a shadow that doesn't apply evenly. One thing to keep in mind is that I have noticed that there's quite a bit of fallout when you initially put your brush into the pigment. While that's not ideal, it doesn't hinder from the overall quality of the palette.

With all of that being said, I really do enjoy using the colours and playing around with these new shades. While I have yet to touch "Love Letter" and "Buon Presco", I'd say that's pretty good considering I'm using 12/14 shades. Overall, I'm very happy with the palette and if you're debating picking it up or not, I'd definitely recommend it. Quality wise it's up there and you'll get a great mix of casual and festive looks out of it! xx

- Emilia

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Hi My Name is Emilia | Life

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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

-Emilia

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The Pink Edit | Beauty

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Spring/Summer Makeup Look | Beauty

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I've been loving this makeup look lately. It's a purple eye and nude lip, which has been perfect for work. It's a little heavier in terms of quantity, it's still quite full coverage, but at the same time, I think it works really well for summer. I love how I can apply my makeup early in the morning and it stays put all day long.

My base routine remains relatively the same. However, I have added a few new steps to it. Along with my primer, I've also been mixing the Burberry Fresh Glow Luminous Fluid Base into my foundation. It gives off a perfect subtle glow without being overbearing and it brightens up your complexion beautifully.

Another change has also been to use a finishing spray after applying my liquid products. I find that this is what really helps in keeping my makeup on all day. My new foundation of choice has also been a great help. The Estee Lauder Double Wear (in the shade "Ecru") is a great full coverage product that is easily buildable and has wonderful lasting power.

I wanted a slight contour, so I used the sculpt powder from Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow. I then bronzed up my face a little more with Bobbi Brown's Shimmer Brick. Finally, for just a little definition on my cheeks, I opted for one of my favourite products, M.A.C's Stereo Rose. I think this is the first time I've talked about this product on here but it's been one of my favourites for years. Unfortunately it was a limited edition (or discontinued, I'm not 100% certain), however "Perfectly Lit" is quite similar.

For the eyes, I wanted to create a subtle, purple smokey look. This M.A.C Zac Posen Palette (Eye Z You) is perfect because you can apply the shadows very lightly and you won't get a huge amount of product onto the eyelids. I used pretty much all the colours except the one in the top, middle. I used the two lightest shades all over the lid and then the darker plum shade to define the outer corner and create more depth.

To then define my eyes a little more, I reached for the MUFE Aqua Eyes in "Matte Plum" and applied it on both the top and bottom lash line.

I've been trying a few new mascaras lately, and for this look I opted for L'Oreal's Butterfly Sculpt Mascara. It's great for defining and lengthening lashes. I already have relatively long lashes but I find this defines them really well and just makes my eyes look much more open and awake.

To finish off this spring/summer look, I reached for Kat Von D's Bow N Arrow. It is a little nude-y for summer, but I got it recently and have been obsessed ever since. It's probably one of the brownest lip shades I own, but I think it suits me nicely. The only thing I would say about this shade is that it doesn't really last all day long. By the end of the afternoon, it gets very patchy and even when I re-apply it, it doesn't look very good. It's something that can last for a night out or an afternoon with friends but not much else. Nevertheless, it is a beautiful shade, so I still find myself reaching for it and dealing with the patchiness at the end of the day.

Thank you for reading :) I hope you enjoyed this spring/summer look and please let me know if you try it out. I'd love to know what you're favourite products are at the moment. Have a wonderful rest of the week and I'll be back with a new post on Sunday <3

Emilia

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Nudes Discovery| Beauty

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In the past, I've always avoided nude lipsticks. Even a few years back, when the trend was to have skin coloured lips, I just couldn't join in. I always felt that I looked dead, and therefore decided that nude shades just couldn't and wouldn't suit me. I carried on loving my pinks and berries until a few months ago, I decided I wanted to be "brave" at the MAC counter and pick up a new shade. So, I opted for "Retro"- a dark berry, brown lipstick. It was something completely different to what I normally wear, but I was very much drawn to it. The colour is perfect for casual wear, but it still, in its own way, makes a statement.

From then on, I've been a little more brave in testing out lighter toned nudes. While they still very much lean on a pink side, I'm impressed with my willingness to try some new shades. So, here are my four top nude lipsticks for newbies! :)

This is one of the newest to my collection and also the first Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick I've tried. There's a reason why I wear this in almost every Instagram post, I love this shade. It's quite dark but still brown that it gives a really nice edge to your outfit, especially when you aren't wearing heavy eye makeup. The only downside to this product is that it is very drying, therefore, it isn't one I would recommend wearing every day of the week.

Next up, I've got NYX Stockholm and it's another favourite of mine. Unlike Lolita, this shade is much lighter and more on the pink side- it reminds me of a mocha shade. I really like that, even though it's matte, the pigment isn't extreme and therefore I don't find the formula as drying as the previous liquid lipstick. I really like pairing this one with a brown smokey eye because I think it complements my skintone quite nicely.

As I mentioned earlier, this was the first "nude" lipstick I've ever tried. When comparing it to another shades in this post, it's quite clear that I don't think you can fully categorize it as a nude shade but it was what got me the confidence to venture into the trend. It has quite a bit of berry, red tones in the formula, so if those are the shades you usually go for then it can be a nice transition colour before diving into the lighter browns.

Lastly, I have this gorgeous Rimmel shade in "08". This is quite similar to NYX shade but it sheen to it unlike the matte shade. I highly recommend this lipstick for any beginners. Firstly, the cost is fantastic, especially considering how good all Rimmel lipsticks are. As well, I think it is great for everyday. Because of the pink tones in it, the shade isn't too harsh for school and it holds really well, you don't need to constantly worry about re-applying.

Well there you have it! The beginnings of my nudes lipstick collection. While I know it is very on trend right now, I think they will shades I keep in my makeup bag for a long time. What are some shades you'd recommend I try out next?

Have a gorgeous week!<3

Emilia

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Natural Makeup Look (Drugstore)| Beauty

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I've never been very good with selecting standout drugstore makeup brands. While I, and my wallet, would rather spend less on the products, I tend to get sucked in to the whole "to get good quality, you need to spend more" ideology.

However, in the last few months, I've realized that it only takes a little research online to figure out which drugstore brands are worth it and which ones aren't.

This is why I'm very proud to show you a complete drugstore makeup look. It's quite "natural", but still full coverage, hence being perfect for my day-to-day.

The even better part of creating this post is coming to the realization that these are actually products I do use on a regular basis and some have even substitutes for more expensive counter parts.

Now, I'm not too sure if The Body Shop counts are drugstore, but because it is on the more affordable side (roughly the same prices as L'Oreal), I've included them here.

I've gone for my Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum for foundation and have been sticking to the L'Oreal Colour Match Concealer. A new discovery of mine has been this NYX HD Concealer that I've gotten in a lighter shade to serve as my under eye concealer. And of course I couldn't finish off my base without the Rimmel Stay Matte Powder, which has been a favourite for a long time.

For the eyes, I went for neutral, brown tones that would give some definition but wouldn't be to harsh.

For my brows, I opted for my new but loved NYX Micro-Brow Pencil, which works just as well as any other high end fine nib pen out there.

I used NYX "Sin" all over my eyelid and then used this Rimmel ScandalEyes Eyeshadow Stick in my crease. I was able to blend this really nicely with simple a large and dense eye brush. I then went it with a brown liner to define my top lash line.

Finally, I finished off the look with Maybelline The Falsies Mascara, which has been a favourite of mine for a few years now.

To complete the entire look I went it with a duo highlight and blush shade from Revlon (in the colour 02- Rose Glow) and on my lips, opted for NYX Soft Matte Cream in a gorgeous mocha colour.

Overall, I very much enjoyed experimenting with my drugstore products and it has made me realize how I don't always need to save up and splurge on the more expensive pieces. While Sephora will always be one of my favourite shops, I think I'll discovery some fun and new pieces at any drugstore.

Emilia

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Beauty Haul| Beauty

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I've added to my makeup collection these last few weeks, so I thought I would share with you what I've bought<3

Sometimes, you just have those days when you're feeling inspired to pick up a few new pieces and in the past few weeks, I've really been gravitating towards somber colours and as you'll probably notice, the darker nudes.

NYX Eyeshadow in "Sin": My eye immediately went to this shadow when I was at the NYX stand. I though it was such a pretty colour but still so wearable. I've used it a few times since buying it and honestly, the colour looks gorgeous on its own. I do, however, recommend a primer underneath because it won't last on your eyelid without it.

L'Oreal Nail Polish in "Pass the Vino": I've recently gotten back into painting my nails. For a few months, I just really couldn't be bothered with doing anything with them. But I really love this colour, I think it's great as a transitional shade between darker winter colours and spring pastels.

NYX HD Concealer: I've wanted to try a new under eye concealer for a while now, and since I've been really impressed with NYX products lately, I didn't hesitate. It's creamy and applies well under my eye (although you do need to set it with a powder). I did unfortunately get it one shade too light but it still works fine for me (I'd recommend going 1-2 shades lighter then your actual skin tone).

Kat Von D Liquid Lipstick in "Lolita": I. Love. This. Shade. I really wanted to finally try one of these because they are raved about everywhere. So, when I went into Sephora, I wanted to choose a colour I could wear everyday. This was the first shade I saw and it does not disappoint. Yes it's a little bit drying (it is matte after all) but the colour stays on forever and it's a perfect shade of nude without being too light and making me look dead.

NYX Micro Brow Pencil in "Taupe": I needed a new eyebrow pencil but didn't want to splurge on my Anastasia one so I thought I'd give this a try. I've used it a few times and to be honest, I like it just as much. Honestly, if you have access to NYX then I'd recommend trying it out if you don't want to dish out the $30 for another pencil.

The Body Shop "Insta Blur" Eye Primer: I decided to pick this up at the same time as the primer and I'm really happy I did. This works very nicely and it doesn't have a greasy effect on my eyelid like some other primers do. And of course, it keeps my eye makeup on my eyelids, which to be honest is the most important thing ;)

The Body Shop "Insta Blur" Primer: I'd always heard good things about this one but had never really tried it. While its been working for me, I'm not 100% sure it holds up to my all-time favourite. I think I still need to use it a few times to really figure it out.

Yves Rocher Hydra Vegetal Moisture Serum: I haven't been using a serum these past few months and I think that has really affected my skin, especially with this dry weather. While I don't have any negative thoughts about this right now, I've only been using it for a week. I'll give it a few more weeks before I really comment on it.

Well I hope you enjoyed reading! I don't always accumulate this many new products in the same time frame, so I thought I'd take advantage and write up a little post about them.

Have a lovely day!

Emilia

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First Impressions: MAC X Zac Posen Eyeshadow| Beauty

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Favourite Single Eyeshadows| Beauty

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It comes as no surprise that I'm a sucker for eyeshadow palettes. So while I tend to invest in those, I do have a few single shades that I can't see myself parting with. I don't always like when my eyeshadows are individually potted because then I can't quite visualized how to pair them with other shades. However, most of these are perfect on their own...which is fantastic when I'm running late and need to leave ASAP.

First and foremost, we have this stunning iridescent gold shade. I think this is a stunning colour because it can pair nicely with a smokey bronze look but it also looks amazing on its own. I'll put this all over my lid and it gives a pretty finish with an even sparkle. Perfect for the days you don't want to go heavy but you still want a little shimmer.

| Burberry Wet & Dry Glow Shade- Gold Pearl|

This next shade is perfect on night out. Again it's got plenty of sparkle and suits well with a smokey eye. I've also found myself using this on top of my winged liner to enhance the look even more. I love how pigmented it is, so it works nicely on top of so many different darker shades.

| L'Oreal Ultra Concentrated Eyeshadow Colour- Flashback Silver |

The Make Up Forever eyeshadow creams are one of my favourites. First of all they aren't drying at all and secondly, they last all. day. long. The longevity of these is pretty unbelievable. This is a gorgeous rose gold shade that works really nicely with a winged liner. If you want to wear it on a more casual day, it also pairs nicely with a brown one. The only side note I'd add is that it sets with a "wet" finish, so if you aren't a fan of that look then it may not be the best for you.

| Make Up Forever Aqua Cream- 13 |

This is a very similar shade to the other eyeshadow base but slightly darker and a bit more bronze. I like pairing this one on its own with a lengthening mascara and it gives a very simple and pretty look. It also works really well with purple eyeshadows if you want to smoke it out. Finally, it also works great with an aubergine liner, it gives great depth near the eyelashes.

| Make Up Forever Aqua Cream- 16 |

Now I know I'm cheating with this duo, but I just couldn't get myself to take it out of my pile. These colours are so pretty paired together and you can wear them very casually or for a lot of definition. I love that the shades have some orange, gold and bronze pigments to them- they aren't typical brown tones. I've used this with a very light hand to create some natural depth to my eyelid. However, you can also use these with a heavier hand and really work at blending them properly to create a great smokey eye.

| Nars Duo Eyeshadow- Isolde |

Thanks for reading! What are some of your favourite single eyeshadows? And are there any brands I should try, that I haven't quite mentioned?

Let me know in the comments!< <3

Emilia

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Modern Renaissance Palette | Beauty

Hi My Name is Emilia | Life

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Spring/Summer Makeup Look | Beauty

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