Winter 2017 Hottest Fashion Trends

Black Turtle Neck High-Low Hem Sweater

Chunky Heel Platform Double Buckles Ankle Boots

Longline Lapel Collar Cocoon Coat

Oval Stone Metal Pendant Necklace

Natural Stone Teardrop Necklace

Geometric Faux Gem Ring Set

Can you believe 2016 is nearly over? It did fly by rapidly and brought us a whole bunch of brand new fashion and beauty trends. Some of them were an absolute staple throughout the whole year, I still can`t take off my plaid hooded shirt and statement choker, but other trend were an absolute disaster. Clown contouring, glitter eyebrows and women loafers may have been very popular in 2016, but we all hope they`re never coming back in 2017. However some of them might hold tight during the winter season. Today I`ve decided to put together some old and new fashion trend that will come back or remain in the upcoming winter 2017.

Turtle Collar Solid Color Sweater

Chunky Heel Tie Up Platform Short Boots

Hooded Fluffy Fleece Coat With Knit Sleeve

Faux Turquoise Water Drop Earrings

Chic Turquoise Triangle Tassel Necklace

As I mentioned in my earlier blog posts, the nineties will still be widely romanticize by fashion designers in 2017, we will feel them all the way through the memorable fashion pieces and accessories. Despite all the hate and bad reputation the turtleneck trend will be returning to us this winter. Turtleneck might be hard to pull off, but with a modern twist and feminine silhouette it is potentially a bad trend gone good. Another winter trends remaining in the 2017 are platform boots and overcoats, some found them the most 'unfeminine' fashion items, but every brand starting from Saint Laurent and Gucci to Zara and Topshop is sustaining these trends. Combined together platform combat boots and oversized coat make a flattering outfit both comfy and stylish.

As for accessories winter 2017 is all about gothic crystals, grungy stones and boho tassels. Statement necklaces will stay around, yet the 90s thick chokers will step back and give their place to the subtle threads and chain strings. This winter will witness a return of a pearl jewelry with a vintage twist, so if you aren`t a big fan of grunge vibes and metal materials go for a delicate layers of pears - class is eternal. A special mention goes to the wrap earrings and arm cuffs, they were the biggest trend of the season together with a single earring, at first they came out on the runways in New York and London and later confirmed as a trend in Paris.

These are the biggest fashion trend we need to expect on the winter of 2017, I hope you will glean some inspiration from my post and use them to create the most stylish and beautiful outfits. Zaful have prepared a huge holiday sale, so don`t forget to pick your favorite fashion items  from the shop and enjoy the free worldwide shipping. Happy holidays!

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Liz

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Bargain Contour Palette for Powder Contouring | Review

Contouring and highlighting is everything we need today to create a beautiful makeup look. No matter how perfect is the eye makeup or how beautiful is the lipstick shade, the makeup always looks incomplete without a touch of bronzer and a pinch of highlighter on the cheekbones. There are so many contouring products on a beauty market nowadays, but not all of them worth the hype and the price. I`m a big fan of a budget beauty, because most of the times the cheaper makeup options are just as good as the high end products and I sincerely believe that we can look our best without breaking the bank.

The Contour Powder Palette* by Nur Besten comes in a matte black packaging, simple and sleek just as I like it. Each Palette contains 6 multipurpose shades: 2 of the shades are medium and dark contouring shades, 1 is a white highlighter, 1 is a `banana` under eye baking powder and 2 others are light and medium pressed powders and you can use the to simply set foundation. All of the shades from the contour palette are absolutely matte, they have a nice and smooth texture. It is very easy to work with all colours, they blend out beautifully leaving the most natural finish on the skin. Both dark shades from the palette have a nice cool undertone and it makes them perfect for light skin. The pigmentation is quite good as well, but it is not super intense.

I prefer powder contouring over cream contouring at the moment, because cream contour kits can be harder to use for beginners and for those who have light skin complexion like myself. It is always easier to blend out the edges of the powder bronzer and highlighter than to work with a heavy cream textures on your skin. Though if you are an owner of dry skin type, cream contouring may work better for you, because powder have a tendency to emphasize peeling and flaking skin. This Powder Contour Palette by Nur Besten is truly a multipurpose product, because you can use all these shades to contour not only your face, but body as well. I also like to use it for my eye makeup, on a days when I choose a natural look.

Needless to say, this palette is a huge bargain and definitely worth every penny. It is a perfect dupe for such expensive contour palettes as Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Powder Kit ($ 40), Smashbox #ShapeMatters Palette ($ 55), Too Faced Cocoa Contour Makeup Palette ($ 40) and Smashbox Step-by-Step Contour Kit ($ 45). If you are a makeup junkie or a fan of Kim K. contouring techniques I think you will like this Bargain Contour Palette, by the way it is an amazing holiday gift. 

Lots of love,

Liz

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Best Christmas Party Outfits

The Christmas Eve is getting closer and closer each day, there is only two weeks left before we can finally exchange earlier prepared presents, drink few relaxing cocktails and finally had a cozy casual conversation with your long family relatives. There is only one question we need to figure out before our party starts is what to wear? It is always easier to decide when the party is promised to be casual and simple, but just in case you are going for a fancy celebration this Christmas I decided to share with you 3 different party outfit combination you can adopt this year. With a help of Milly Bridal - online beauty and fashion retailer of the most beautiful and stylish dresses for a special occasions I put together my favorite festive outfits for this Christmas Eve.

Class is Eternal

Informal A-line Lace Asymmetrical Black Dress

Women's Black Patent Leather Stiletto Heel Sandals

Black Silk Wedding Flower Handbag

Black Crystal Rhinestone Handbags

Women's Black Real Leather Pumps

Lady In Red

A-line Chiffon Sweep Train Beading Red Dresses 

Women's Red Real Leather Pumps

Women's Red Satin Pumps with Feather

Black Silk Wedding Ruffles Handbags

Red Lace Wrist Length Gloves

Christmas Green

A-line Satin Knee-length Sleeveless Dress

Women's White Leather Sandals

Women's White Real Leather Stiletto Heel Pumps

White Silk  Crystal Handbags

Silver Ceremony & Party Metal Handbags

Winter holidays are the perfect time to really go all-out with glitter, metal sparkles and bright color options. Accessories are extremely important at parties, so don`t be afraid to choose the fanciest pumps and the most glamorous clutch, sometimes these two items can make you party-ready. Complete these sophisticated outfits with your favorite jewelry and a nice and warm jacket so you don’t freeze at your Christmas party. And don`t forget to visit Milly Bridal store and check out the amazing variety of Cheap Prom Dresses, Formal Dresses, Cocktail Gowns and other special occasion clothes and accessories. I wish you all to stay beautiful and classy!

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Liz

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Danimer Matte Black Lipstick # 5 | Review & Swatches

When it comes to lip makeup winter is all about those bold and unusual lipstick colors: deep purples, cold browns and 'vampy' reds - the options are endless! But there is one classic color that sticks out most from the others - Gothic black. Matte black lipstick is "universally" flattering color that looks great on every skin tone and hair shade, so it is a must for any lipstick junkie. Today I`m going to review the Danimer Black Lipstick* - the perfect `statement` lipstick to treat your inner goth this winter.

The formula of the lipstick is smooth and moisturizing, it applies evenly on the lips. The main thing we all look for in a good lipstick is the pigmentation and staying power. The lipstick by Danimer is not opaque, unfortunately, but buildable, so you can always apply few extra coats of the lipstick to get a rich pigmentation. To make your lip makeup extra neat use a regular black eye kohl to line your lips first. Then fill in the desirable lip shape and apply the black lipstick, clean up the edges with a help of concealer or foundation. I would say that the shade is neutral, but is leaning a little bit towards the warm side and the finish is very beautiful, smooth and matte. You can easily transform this matte finish into a luminous eye-catching finish by adding your favorite lip gloss over the lipstick.

Overall I really liked this lipstick and I doubt that I will wear it just at winter, I`m going to wear it all year round. Danimer Lipstick is very dark 'vampy' shade, but it looks very seductive and surprisingly feminine. It has a lovely formula and it is available in 4 beautiful shades: true red, antique bronze, violet and black. I`ll talk to you again very soon. Hugs and kisses :*

Lots of love,

Liz

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MeNow 12 Colors Eyeliner Set | Review & Swatches

Hi guys, it seems like ages since I have done an eyeliner review on my blog, so today I`m super excited to talk about this MeNow 12 Colors Eyeliner Set* and demonstrate you the swatches. The MeNow Eyeliner Set comes in a tight box and includes 12 pencils 0,6 / 0.021 oz each. These pencils are twistable which means no sharpening is needed, but I really would like them to be regular pencils.You can use these pencils as an eye, lip liners and even as an eye shadow base to create various makeup looks, there are so many good shade to play with. Whether you want simply to line your eyes, or create a full eye and lip makeup, you can use only these pencils. For example I like to use eye pencil as an eye shadow base for my smoky eyes makeup, it makes the eye shadow color deep and intense. I also like to apply them on my lips with some shiny lip gloss over them. Unfortunately, MeNow eyeliner colors don`t have names, but here is my short description for each shade.

Left to right:

001 - Matte black colour, medium pigmentation

002 - Sheer white with shimmer

003 - Sheer silver metalic with shimmer

004 - Sheer golden with shimmer

005 - Bronze with shimmer, highly pigmented

006 - Blue based matte red colour, highly pigmented

007 - Fuschia pink colour with satin finish, highly pigmented

008 - Cherry rose color, satin finish , highly pigmented

010 - Matte navy blue shade, highly pigmented

011 - Matte Forest green colour, highly pigmented

012 - Sheer olive green shade with shimmer

013 - Sky blue shade, satin finish, highly pigmented

The formula of the MeNow Eyeliners is different for each of the pencil from the set. Some of the colors are not so pigmented as I expected them to be, for example the matte black pencil # 001 is pretty sheer and I like my black to be very opaque. Shimmer colors are not very pigmented too, but you can use them to highlight the corner of the eyes, brow bone and even your nose and cheek bones. I wish there was more essential colors in this eyeliner set, I was missing dark brown and matte white shades to create everyday makeup looks. MeNow 12 Colors Eyeliner Set retails for a great price of  $8.59 and I think it is a very good deal for 12 multipurpose lip and eye liner, it is a perfect budget variant for beginner makeup junkie.

Lots of love,

Liz

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You Are Not Your Skin | Banish Skin Care Kit Review & Impressions

It is very common to have skin problems at winter time, freezing temperatures and low humidity leave our skin dry and weak. Acne invasion tends to get even worse during this time of a year, because baterias that cause acne flourish in the absence of UV light. But no need to worry, while you are busy with holiday preparation, Banish Acne Scares will take care of your skin. Today I`m going to review each of the product that comes in the Banish Starter Kit* and share with you my own experience.

Vitamin C Serum

The very first product I want to talk about is the Vitamin C Serum by Banish and I love this product very much. This serum is all natural and it`s key ingredient is glycerin, so this product is perfect for those who have dry and sensitive skin type. Vitamin C, E, Ferulic Acid help to reduce fine lines, discolorations and other skin problems that occur with age.

The Vitamin C Serum absorbes in no time it improves the skin elasticity and reduce appearance of textured skin, so the skin feels tight, smooth and young looking. I like to use Vitamin C Serum by Banish on a daily basis as a primer, right before I apply my makeup, it has a lightweight texture and a very nice pleasant scent of a rose oil.

Vitamin C Beauty Elixir

The next product in the Banish Skincare Kit is the Vitamin C Beauty Elixir or refreshing facial mist with essential oils and all natural extracts. The Beauty Elixir comes in a travel - friendly glass bottle with a pump spray at the top. The spray gives the right amount of the product, covering the skin with a dewy thin haze. Thanks to the key ingredient of this product the skin is reliably protected from the damage due to sun exposure and pollution. 

It is so easy to carry the Vitamin C Beauty Elixir in the bag and use it anytime your skin needs some extra hydration. Even though this product is alcohol free the dewy haze dries immediately, leaving the skin refreshed and hydrated. But my favourite part of this product is it`s mild fragrance of a summer field and if you are like me a huge fan of wild flowers you will definitely love to use this product.

" Now I have learned to realize that this struggle was given to me to help others. I had come to realize that it’s not the way you look that matters; It’s the confidence to be who you are, without hiding from others. And you can just BANISH the rest." - Daisy

Pumpkin Enzyme Masque

Winter is a perfect time to treat your skin with some extra care, especially if you have acne or other skin concerns. The Pumpkin Enzyme Masque contains a very special list of ingredients: Vitamin A helps to heal the skin, dries out acne and reduces the skin oiliness, Vitamin C & Beta - Carotene - reduce the appearance of fine line and wrinkles and improves skin elasticity, Alpha Hydroxy Acids act as a natural exfoliator and gently removes the old dead skin cells. Pumpkin Enzyme Masque by Banish is not only beneficial for skin, but also has an awesome scent of a pumpkin pie.

Activated Charcoal Clay Masque

Blackheads are my main skin problem and I know how difficult is to get rid of them, there are many girls who have the same problem as me. For some reasons blackhead removal strips do not work for them. That is when the Activated Charcoal Clay Masque comes to rescue the situation. It is made of the Italian Green Clay, Zinc Oxide - these ingredients help to clean out the clogged pores and start to process of acne healing, and of course the Activated Charcoal -  it removes the dirt and grease of the pores and minimizes their appearance on the skin. The Activated Charcoal Masque by Banish is perfect for those, who have oily, acne pore skin or those who are trying to fight the blackhead invasion.

Pore Smasher

The Pore Smasher by Banish is y favourite product from the kit, the person who created this buddy is genius! The idea of the Pore Smasher is very simple - it is a rolling massage tool and you can use it basically anywhere on your body. The aluminium top of the roller is detachable and you can put it in the freezer for some extra refreshing sensation. But you can also use Pore Smasher to help the absorption of your favourite Banish products, I like to use it right after I apply some Vitamin C Serum by Banish. The Pore Smasher is very easy in usage: put it for 20 mins to the freezer and gently massage the skin, you can even use it for such sensitive part of your face as under eye area. You will see and feel the incredible results instantly - enlarged pores shrink immediately and the redness and puffiness is drastically reduced.

The next two products I want to talk about are very special and I would even say unique. The Medium Banisher is a skin roller equipped with a titanium micro needles. It was developed to clean up the skin and even up it`s tone. Little bristles lightly massage the skin erasing hyper pigmentation, acne scars, fine lines and stretch marks, leaving the skin young looking, refreshed and healthy. The other product by Banish is Pen Stamp and it works the same way, but it is more of a dot work. Everyone gets a single or a few pimples once in a while and the Pen Stamp is perfect for a spot treatment of this unwanted guests. I have a chickenpox scar on my cheek and I`m so glad I can finally treat it! Banisher skin rollers come in three different sizes - Pen Stamp, Medium Banisher and Small Banisher and they serve different purposes, bu you can choose a banisher that best suits the condition of your skin.

*It is recommended to replace your Banish Roller after 8 uses, because of the risk of infection to the skin from previous uses. For individual use only.

The Banish Skin Care Kit is a total life changer and even though I just starter my Banish Acne Scars journey I can hardly remember the last time I had a bad skin day. I`m so thankful to have an opportunity and try out all these amazing skin care products myself, I can absolutely recommend the Banish Skin Care Kit to anyone who has problematic skin. By the way, the Banish Kit will make a great Christmas gift for your beloved friend or relative, who is struggling with acne.

Lots of love,

Liz

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Black & Gold Glamorous Christmas Makeup Tutorial

On Christmas I always go for a classic smokey eye look, but this year I've decided to add a pinch of gold glitter for a sexy and festive look. As you have guessed I have prepared a very easy step by step makeup tutorial for those who wants to get glammed up before a Christmas party. Don`t be afraid to add an extra drama to your eyes by mixing matte and shimmer eye shadow textures, the glitter on your eye lids will make your eyes pop. To create this glamorous black and gold Christmas makeup look you need to follow these easy steps:

1. Start by shaping and filling in your eyebrows, choose the long - lasting matte pencil for this mission. To make your eyebrows extra neat use some concealer clean up the edges. 

1. Now start your eye makeup by priming your eye lids, you can use a glittery eye primer or a greasepaint, but a regular concealer will work as well. We want our Christmas makeup to be smudge proof and last all nigh long, so we can forget about touch ups and enjoy the party.

2. Start to put black eye shadow on your crease, creating a beautiful wing on the outer corner.

3. Line your eyes with eye pencil and put a black eye shadow on the top of it, using the angled brush.
Create a sharp outer corner using the same eye shadow.

4. Line the water line and finish your makeup look with mascara.

5. Don`t forget to add some false eye lashes to your Christmas Makeup look, falsies are glamorous and perfectly suitable for any holiday party. I would even say that a dramatic falsies are a holiday beauty must - have!

A classic red lips are a staple for holiday season, but you can make them extra glamorous by adding a coat of shimmering lip gloss on the top of your red lipstick. But for those who are extra brave and agree that holidays are perfect time for some ultra - shimmer and creativity, I suggest to go for a gold and glittery lipstick and keep an open mind - there is no limit. This  glamorous black and gold Christmas makeup look is ideal for all those holiday parties you are going to be visiting this December. I wish you all a merry Christmas, thank you for supporting me and my blog throughout the whole year, I want to wish you all the best in the world for the next year! 

Lots of love,

Liz

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Winter 2017 Trend: Jumpsuits Are Back!

・ Zijue Navy Blue Half Sleeve Plain Crew Neck Jumpsuit

・Anne ChenGreen Linen Plain Casual Overall

・Jafa Gray Vintage Checkered Pockets Overall

・Lonyuash White Pockets Short Sleeve Plain Shirt Collar Jumpsuit

・Yilinyi Gray Square Neck Sleeveless Stripes Bow Cotton Linen Jumpsuit

Did you know that jumpsuit was originally referred to the highly functional one - piece clothing and was widely used by skydivers and factory workers. Who would have thought that starting from the 1960s, jumpsuits will suddenly become so attractive to a high fashion designers. By the 1980's one - piece jumpsuits, playsuits and rompers have conquered the world of fashion and a special place in the fashionistas` hearts. The jumpsuit combines style, comfort and eliminates the problem of matching top with the bottom - perfection!

Whether it is a tight - fitting leather jumpsuits, girlish and delicate rompers or casual overalls one of the most comfortable fashion item has made it`s significant comeback into our lives and wardrobes and promised to stay there till the Spring / Summer of 2017. And you should not avoid this trend-worthy style this winter, rock the jumpsuit outfit this winter together with Kendall Jenner, Victoria Beckham and other top models and famous celebrities.

Many will agree that jumpsuit is not the easiest fashion piece of clothing to pull off, but like any other fashion item cool jumpsuits come in many styles and colors and all you need to make this statement item work for you is to style it properly. StyleWe.com is offering a wide variety of trendy jumpsuits, overalls and rompers that you can wear on a daily basis or during the formal occasion. Choose a plain and sleek style that compliments your figure and add few elegant accessories to complete your outfit. Pair your favorite onesie with a sport shoes and here is your comfortable outfit for everyday. Jumpsuit is truly a versatile fashion clothing, it can be worn in multiple seasons and it looks beautiful on any figure.

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Liz

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Everyday Winter Skin Care Routine

Winter is here! The most exciting and festive season of a year will bring us a whole bunch of sweet holidays together with three cold and long months. This also means that now it is a perfect time to chance your regular skin care routine a little bit. The freezing temperatures and low humidity leave our skin dry and flaky, so the most important thing during the cold winter month is to keep our skin nourished and moisturized. Today I want to show you some of my favorite skin care helpers, that keep my skin healthy, hydrated and cozy at winter.

Balea Refreshing Cleansing Gel

Though my skin is pretty dry, I always cleanse my skin with a face cleanser before bed. My favorite face wash at the moment is Balea Erfrischendes Waschgel (or simply Balea Refreshing Cleansing Gel).  The cleanser was developed for normal and combined skin types but it is good enough for sensitive skin as well, because it is very gentle and doesn`t dry the skin. I still like to apply some moisturizing cream after I wash my face. Frequent bathing and cleaning can wash out all the essential natural oils off your skin, so try to limit your bath time and don`t forget to hydrate your skin after the shower.

Cell Renew Hydro-Plus Overnight Moisturizer

Winter is not a time when you can skip moisturizer, it is very important to have a good hydrating cream, which will protect your skin and restore the skin cells. But I`m not a big fan of a rich and heavy face moisturizers, I prefer to use something lighter. Cell Renew Hydro-Plus Overnight Moisturizer by Stemology perfectly fits my dry skin time, it has a very lightweight formula and consistency of a melted honey. This moisturizer is made of all natural ingredients, they help to restore and hydrate the skin overnight and keep it healthy and glowing throughout the whole winter time.

Vitamin C Serum for Face by Maple Holistics

This product has a very special place on my beauty shelf and in my heart as well. This is an anti - aging serum and it was specially developed to reduce wrinkles, fine lines, discolorations and other skin problems, which occur with age. The key ingredient of the serum is Vitamin C helps to boost up natural collagen production and it serves as a shield, saving our skin from damaging free radicals and severe winter weather. I like to use this serum everyday on a freshly cleaned skin, before applying my makeup, it helps to prime my face and seal in the moisture. The serum is water based, so it absorbes in no time, leaving the skin soft and healthy.

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask 

The next product I would like to recommend is a Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask, because our lips also need a very special treatment at winter. You can use this lip mask overnight or apply it during the day, if your lips need some extra hydration. The Laneige mask contains an special Berry Mix Complex - a mixture between raspberry, strawberry, cranberry and blueberry extracts rich with vitamin C, these ingredients help to remove the dead flaky skin cells of the skin during the night and the nest morning lips feel super soft and plump. Use this mask on a daily basis for the best result and stop licking your lips in the cold! This naughty habit will make your lips even more chapped and dry.

Skin Masks

The last few products I want to talk about is  facial masks. Usually I rarely use facial masks at summer, because I don`t want to over nourish the skin and clog the pores on my face, but winter is the time when I like to treat my skin with some extra attention. The Tony Moly `I’m Real Face Mask` Skin Purifying Mask and Garnier Hydra Bomb are my current favorite masks, I also like using Balea skin masks, because they perfectly fit my dry skin type. For the blackheads, which live on my nose and cheek area I use Tosowoong Blackhead & Sebum Out Nose Packs, the main ingredient of this packs is charcoal and it helps to remove dirt and grease of the pores and minimizes their appearance on the skin.

That`s all for my Winter Skin Care Routine post, now you know all the secrets to keep your skin healthy and beautiful this winter, I hope some of you will find this post useful and interesting. Drink plenty of water and don`t forget to stay warm and cozy this winter.

And what are your favorite winter skin care products? 

Lots of love,

Liz

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