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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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Go-To Makeup Look | Beauty

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Current Favourites| Lifestyle

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Over the passed few months I've fallen in love with a few new pieces. Well, most are new and some are old discoveries that I've tried out again. I've aways believed there's a special moment when you take out your summer wardrobe and rediscover a key piece or when you realize you have a gem of a product right in your on stash.

That's what it has felt like these last few months as we've be very slowly merging out of winter and progressing into spring. While it has been a long process, it hasn't kept me from putting away my winter coat and seeing how many layers I can throw on to stay warm.

For my key style pieces, I can't go wrong with these little white flats and the paisley bomber jacket. With the snow completely gone, I can finally wear some white shoes with all my outfits without worrying that they'll get completely destroyed.

I got this jacket at a thrift store but it's actually from Zara. The design on it is amazing and if you follow me on Instagram-Here! ;)- you'll know that I haven't stopped wearing it.

There have been a few makeup pieces that have quickly become must-have staples in my collection. Firstly, there's the Kat Von D liquid lipstick in "Lolita", which yes everyone and their mother has it, but for good reason. It looks amazing on anyone and is perfect for everyday. It stays on my lips and I don't need to constantly worry about reapplying it throughout the day. Love.

I have a few old staples and those are M.A.C "Syrup" and Rimmel lipstick in "104". These have been staples in my collection for awhile now because they're perfect with anything and are the exact "my lip but better" shades. As you can clearly see from my favourite lipsticks, I've been loving the neutral shades because I think you can keep things very basic with your makeup or do something a little more extravagant with your eye shadow.

Speaking of eyes, I've rediscovered one of my favourite compact palettes, the original Urban Decay Naked Basics. It's got all the colours I need and still a little something if you want more definition. As well, the darkest colour, "Crave", is perfect for a winged liner.

I've also been loving my Burberry single eyeshadow because it gives me a great base when I want to use my liquid liners. It's got just enough glitter without feeling like I'm about to go on stage.

To prime my eyes, the only thing I've been reaching for is The Body Shop Insta Blurr eye primer. While I haven't been too impressed with their face primer, I've fallen in love with this little product and I haven't felt the need to use anything else.

Lastly is my mascara of choice, which is L'oreal's Butterfly Last Out Mascara. I've been loving the definition the wand creates and it gives me the perfect babydoll lashes effect. No need for false lashes.

I hope I've convinced you to pick up some of these pieces or at the very least, given you something interest to read after a long day of work ;) Let me know what you've been loving and why! Have a beautiful day!

Emilia

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Winter 2016 Everyday Makeup Routine| Beauty

Beauty

I like taking my time in the mornings so that once I'm out of the house, I'm fully awake and ready to get things done. My makeup routine is part of that, meaning I don't rush through it and it is one of my favourite parts of the morning.

Honestly, my makeup, my coffee and my music is whats gets me through these early hours.

So, I'm constantly playing around with my everyday makeup. I tend to base my makeup around my mood or outfit. These days, I've been going for a variation of this look because it's pretty simple and perfect for school.

I've noticed that on full days out of the house, a primer is key so that my foundation stays on as long as possible. I tend to go for more medium coverage foundations and will really work that into my skin so that I avoid using as much concealer as possible. It's not always possible (thank you acne prone skin...) but on most days this is the one I reach for. I then use some concealer to cover my dark circles and any other blemishes that are still noticeable. I also like to use a brightening concealer to give me a bit more glow since the foundation is quite matte. I'll then finish with a little bit of powder to maximize the longevity and make sure the under-eye concealer doesn't crease.

| The Body Shop- Insta Blur Eyes | YSL- Shocking Mascara | Laura Mercier- Daring by Day Palette)

My eyebrow routine is pretty standard, I like to use eyeshadows for it and these are some by M.A.C (wedge and espresso). I combine these two colours, to get as close to the real shade as possible. I have to use an eye primer since that's the only way the powders will stay on for more then a few hours. I then apply a matte base (bottom, far-left) and will add a little bit of definition with a darker tone (top far-right). I also like to apply that darker colour to the bottom lash line. I finish off the look with a very voluminous mascara because I love the look of thick, long lashes.

| Kevyn Aucoin- The Contour Book | Nars Blush- Sin |

I've begun to experiment a bit more with blushes. To be completely honest, it's not something I wear everyday, but I am trying to work it into my routine. I do think it gives more depth when shaping your face but I'm not always sure it works with my already rosy-cheeks. I have, however, had a lot of fun with this contouring palette. It's been fun learning new ways of contouring without changing the shape of my face and simply enhancing my features. I've particularly loved using the brighten powder (Step 3).

| M.A.C - Only You | Dior- Lip Polish |

Finally, for my lips, I've put down my berry shades and have been reaching for something a little more subtle. This is one of my favourite combos atm. Both the lipstick and the gloss pair beautifully together and they give my lips a pretty shine without looking overly plump or unnatural.

Well if you've made it all the way to the end, Congratulations! I didn't realize this was going to be such a lengthy post. Anyway, I' hope you enjoyed the post and do let me know what your go-to makeup routine looks like :)

Emilia

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Top 3 Eye Palettes| Beauty

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I don't own too many singly eyeshadows, I'm much more likely to justify getting a whole new palette altogether. I think it's because I never really use only one colour on my eyelids, I prefer when there are a few options available to me so that I can use them together. Either way, these are my top 3 palettes that I think are great value and allow you to create a range of different looks. Hope you enjoy:)

Urban Decay Naked Palette: I bought this a few years ago and it's still one of my go-to palettes... it has served me very well. I love how I can create very simple looks or I can use it's darker shades and go for a smokey finish. There's a good range of shimmer and matte shades that work perfectly together.

My favourites are: Virgin, Buck, Naked, Smog & Toasted

Too Faced Natural Eyes: I know so many people have raved about this one. I held off for so long before purchasing it because I didn't want to be disappointed. I shouldn't have waited.... I've used these colours so much in the year that I've had it. The pigmentation is great and you can create some really interesting looks by mixing the different shades. The palette comes with a little sheet that helps you pair the colours for specific situations but my advice is to play around with them. Don't feel like you can only stick with what's written on the sheet. I like using these colours for nights out because you can get some really fun looks with the shimmer shades.

My favourites are: Silk Teddy, Cashmere Bunny, Push Up and Honey Pot

Laura Mercier Daring by Day: I know I wrote up an entire blog post on this one but I thought I'd mention it here as well. I didn't realize at the time that it was limited edition so I'm sorry if it's no longer available. This palette contains both eye and cheek shades so it acts as a more complete set. To be honest though, I tend to use the eye shadows much more frequently. The colours are amazing for everyday because they are pigmented but also allow you to create something very natural. I'll also mention the highlight because I think it works especially well for your brow bone (without being to shimmery).

My favourites are: Vanilla Nuts, Boudoir and Meringue (the highlight)

I hope you've enjoyed this little post. As you evidently saw, I gravitate towards the more neutral and "wearable" palettes simply because I find I get more use out of them. I also tend to keep it safe when it comes to my makeup. However, if you are a little more adventurous then me, you could probably create some really fun, creative looks with the palettes that have a few more electric shades.

Emilia
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My Top Makeup Brushes| Beauty

Beauty

Makeup brushes are probably one of my favourite accessories. When I was younger, I never thought I had much of an artistic touch. However, through fashion and makeup, I've been able to find my outlet for artistic expression. I've discovered that brushes facilitate putting your makeup on- they make life soo much easier. Today, I'll be showing you my favourite brushes that I use on an daily basis.

The Face:

Real Technique Powder Brush: This, for me, is the perfect "all over face brush". I use it for powder but its so versatile that it can be used for blush, contour, etc. I actually quite like that it isn't extremely large but it is dense enough so it's able to pick up the right amount of product.

Sephora Multitasker Blush- 54: This is quite a recent purchase but it's quickly become one of my favourites. I love using this for contour because it's got just the right angle and density for powders. I think it also allows me to have a firmer hand and more control over where I apply the product.

Real Techniques Buffing Brush: I've tried a slew of different foundation brushes and I can safely say this is perfection. I've used stippling, flat brushes and sponges. This one takes the crown. The great thing about a firm brush, like this one, is that you can really control how light or heavy you want the foundation.

Real Techniques Setting Brush: I initially bought this do set my under-eye powder but soon discovered that I really enjoyed using it for my highlight. The brush starts off quite wide but goes into a triangular tip. I think this allows to get a really nice finish to the highlight.

The Eyes:

Sigma E40-Tapered Blending: This was from one of the first brush sets I bought myself and I still love it to this day. I can't finish a look without blending so this little guy and I go way back. Its the perfect length and because it isn't too firm at the top its very gentle on the eyelid.

Real Techniques Base Shadow Brush: I selected this one out of all eye brushes I own because I really believe it is the most versatile. It's quite flat which I believe works really well in all stages of applying eyeshadows. It's also one of the softest eye brushes I own.

Real Techniques Brow Brush: I reach for this whenever I use a shadow for my eyebrows. It's the only angled brush I own that is so firm and precise. That also means it works really well with a gel liner.

Sonia Kashuk Spoolie: I know this is more of a tool rather then a brush but I just couldn't leave it out. I don't know how I did my eyebrows before I had this little guy. Even if I'm not wearing any makeup, I'll still run this through my eyebrows so that they look decently kept. When doing my eyebrows, I'll use this before and after applying any product.

I hope you've enjoyed this little post! As I got more into makeup, I realized just how valuable a good set of brushes are and how they can really change the way you apply your products.

What are some of your favourite brushes in your collection?

Emilia

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Hollywood Glam #MiaXmasPrep | Beauty

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Welcome to the first day of #MiaXmasPrep! Today's post is all about a classic makeup look that could go with most outfits during the season. I've got you covered with a nice winged liner and a gorgeous red lip. Now I know that this look is frequently done but I thought that I could add my own twist to it and make it a bit more me.

I'v found that the best way to pull of this look, is to focus on the base and make sure its perfect and then you can have fun with the wing and lip. Hope you enjoy!:)

The Base:

| Real Techniques Buffing Brush | Sigma F60 | Sephora Multi Tasker Brush 54 |

I started with my Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer to achieve a smooth base and to make sure that the makeup would stay on all day. I then opted for my M.A.C Studio Fix Fluid foundation (NC25) because I wanted to go for something heavier that would cover up any imperfections. If you look at old Hollywood events, the women always seem to have such flawless skin and so that's what I was trying to achieve. I covered up any redness with my L'oreal True Match Concealer(Neutral/Fair Light N1-2-3))and then lightened my under-eye area using the Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer (230 Very Light/Light). I set all of that using my M.A.C Prep+Prime Translucent Finishing Powder, concentrating on my T-zone and my under-eye area.

The Eyes:

| Sigma E70 | Sonia Kashuk Spoolie |

First and foremost, I applied my Too Faced Shadow Insurance so that nothing would disappear throughout the day. I then filled in my eyebrows using the Anastasia Brow Wiz (Soft Brown). As a base for the liner, I decided that a bit of shimmer would be nice, so I used my Burberry Shadow in Gold Pearl no.001. It's got a gorgeous finish that gives a little bit of pop to a standard gold shade. I then used my Smashbox Limitless Liquid Liner (Jet Black). This pen works really well, I like that it consistently gives an even amount of product. I also added a bit of black in between my lashes for a fuller effect. For that I used the Gosh Velvet Touch Eye Liner (Black Ink). Finally I used my Maybelline Falsies Flared Mascara to give me extra volume. This entire look could also work really well if you wanted to add some false lashes.

The Face:

| Sigma F40 | Real Techniques Setting Brush |

I did a bit of contouring using the Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess (03-Medium). I then applied a tiniest bit of Nars Blush (Sin) simply to give me a bit of colour but not so that it's very apparent. I then used the Josie Maran Argan Enlightenment Illuminating Veil for a little bit of highlight. I applied that just over my blush on the apples of my cheeks.

The Lips:

I would suggest applying a lip moisturizer at the start of doing your makeup so that it has time to sink in. I lined my lips with the Sephora Lip Liner (The Red) and then applied my Revlon Matte Balm Lip Pen (Standout).

I hope you've enjoyed this first post of my #MiaXmasPrep series. On Friday, I'll be showing you the first outfit I'll be featuring so don't forget to check back then!

Have a lovely Wednesday :)

Emilia xx

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What's in My Bag- Weekend Edit| Lifestyle

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Laura Mercier "Daring By Day" Review| Beauty

Beauty

Let's discuss this item of beauty. I happened to fall on this little gem when I was at the Sephora VIB Rouge Sale last week. I was kindly brought along as a guest by my friend and after getting everything I "needed" decided to peruse the isles for something that would catch my eye.

This palette did just that. Now I have to admit, I'm really not a fan of the packaging. I don't think it's cute at all and the pattern makes me think of something from my grandmother's era. Nevertheless, I'll let that go because the product itself is fantastic.

The Laura Mercier "Daring By Day" eye & cheek palette comes with six different eye shadows, a blush and a highlight. At first, I was a little apprehensive of buying something that included both eye and face colours because they tend not to compliment my skin tone. However, after swatching the blush and highlight, I was pleasantly surprised and decided to give it a chance.

I've used the palette a few times, and can now confirm I've fallen in love. The colours are so versatile and I've been able to create both subtle, natural looks, as well as, darker, more defined ones.

All the shades are super pigmented, as well as, being very blendable. For a more subtle look, I've enjoyed pairing "Vanilla Nuts", "Guava" and "Boudoir". They give the perfect amount of shimmer so that you notice I'm wearing makeup but it isn't overpowering. For a darker look, I've combined "Steal Pink", "Boudoir", "Copper Mettle" and "Plum Haze". They're a perfect combo in order to define my eyes even more. I'll also apply that plum shade on my lower lash line to add that smokey effect.

Beyond that, I've actually used the face shades too. The blush is nicely pigmented but it's also got quite a decent amount of shimmer. That means I can put as much, or as little as I want. I also find myself using the highlight because it's got a subtle elegance to it. It's a perfect selection to when I don't want to go as flashy as my "Champagne Pop".

Overall, I'm very excited and pleased with this purchase. I've used it loads since taking it home and I have a feeling it'll be great for the holiday season. Let me know if you'd want me to do a makeup tutorial with it:)

I hope you've enjoyed this little mid-week post. I know Christmas is still a month and a half away but since I've already started my gift shopping (I'm already in the holiday mood), I thought this would be a great gift to add to your wish list or to offer someone else.

Enjoy the rest of your week!<3

Emilia

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