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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

Beauty Blogger

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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Where Have I Been | Style

Canadian Fashion Blogger

So I haven't blogged in a month. My last post was June 30 and to be honest with you, it's because I've felt lost with this space. For the majority of this summer, I haven't really known where I want to take this space of mine.

I have such a love for beauty and style but I'm not always 100% sure how to express it. I also question what this space contributes to this community. While I write because it's therapeutic and relaxing for me, I do have a desire to help others through this platform. Otherwise, I would just keep a scrapbook for myself. I want to find a better way of adding my own personal touch, so that it becomes just that much more meaningful.

I want this space to be an expression of who I am as a person. I'm a girl, in her early twenties, trying to finish school and decide what she wants to do with her life. I have all these interests and questions about the world, and I want to use this space to share them with anyone who wants to listen (or read for that matter).

This summer has been one full of questions. I can't really say it's been a relaxing summer, but it hasn't been hectic either. I feel like I've gone through the motions but haven't lived the life experiences. I want to push myself harder to strive for more and not feel stuck in certain situations.

Don't like your job? Find a new one. Aren't happy with your life? Try something new. Want to master a new skill? Just. Do. It. I may be a little late to the party but here's to me finally doing the things that make me happy instead of just complaining about certain aspects of my life.

I'm well aware that this is all easier said then done. However, I think I'm finally in a mental state that is strong enough to push through and accept that I have to make my own decisions for my happiness rather then simply wait for them to fall into my lap.