What to wear on a roadtrip??

Hi guys! How was your weekend?? Mine was awesome. I went on a roadtrip to see one of my best friends in an other city, 2 hours from Stockholm. We had a blast!

But before I went I thought what should I wear makeup wise when I'm gonna be in a car for 2 hours but I still wanna look fresh and put together when I arrive so I wont have to worry about when I don't wanna worry about it (does that make sense? I feel like that was a looong sentence hehe).

So I did what I always do when I want to look nice but not overdone, and I want to share that with you =)

This is what I looked like:

This is what I did:

- First I put on my Garnier tinted eye roll-on under my eyes and blended that out.

- Then I mixed some foundation (Chanel Pro Lumiere) with some primer (Benefit The POREfessional) in my hands and just applied it as I would a moitsurizer. Gives coverage but not too much and the primer makes it last longer than if you would've mixed the foundation with a moisturizer. 

- After that I just swiped a little powder (Too Faced primed&poreless) on my T-zone and nowhere else.

- I put bronzer (NARS Laguna) and blush (MAC Springsheen) on as usual, just not as heavy. 

- Then I just finshed off my look with some mascara (Max Factor 2000 Calorie) and filled in my brows just a tiny bit (Isadora Eyebrow pencil Light Brown), and last but not least some tinted lip balm (ACO soft red lip balm).

It's the quickest easiest way to look put together without looking overdone =)

FOTD - Saturday night 28/1/2012

Good morning lovelies!

I'm gonna start off this week with a FOTD from saturday night. I was feeling a bit sick this weekend so we just had some friends over they drank some beer(I didn't want to drink) and we chatted all night. I love nights like that! I didn't know though exactly what the night would bring when I did my makeup so I went a little heavier than I would have had I known I would stay in all night. Oh well, I like doing my makeup and I had a new toy (NAKED palette!) to play with so no harm done ;)

I USED

Face: Garnier tinted eye roll-on

NARS Sheer Matte foundation

Too Faced primed and poreless loose powder

NARS Bronzer Laguna

DIOR Blush Vintage Pink

DIOR Highlighter Amber Diamond

Eyes: Urban Decay Primer Potion

Urban Decay  NAKED p e/s Toasted(lids) & Hustle(lashlines + outer v) & 

Virgin(highlight- browbone + inner tearducts)

MUS Eyeliner pencil Vanilla(waterline)

MAC Fluidline Blitz&Glitz(tightline)

Max Factor 2000 calorie mascara

Isadora Eyebrowpencil light brown

Lips: MAC Cremcheen lipglass Partial To Pink

This is the first time I've ever tried Urban Decay shadows and they are very very nice! Allthough some of them do have rather excessive fallout (mostly the glitter ones). This is also the first time for me trying out the famous primer potion which I'm not really that keen on actually :/ it's so wet feeling and I just don't like that. I get the exact same results (staying power + colour pop) with my Too faced Shadow insureance or my Lumene eyeshadow base without that wet feeling. So the Primer Potion will go to a friend. I do have too many primes anyways so I donät need to hold on to it just because you know =)

Beauty MUSTS when in Sweden!

Most of my readers are not from Sweden which is where I'm from so I thought it would be nice to tell you guys what products and brands I thinkyou should check out if you ever come on vacation =)

Here in Sweden beauty products are very very Very exspensive so there is only so much that's worth checking out and you really need to know what to look for. Otherwise you will go in to a beauty store and see the prices and just give up.

What you need to check out:


1. Viva La Diva (the NYX of Sweden)- They offer great eyeshadow palettes in various sizes which are of great qualtiy and great prices. Also if you're into glitter eyeliners, they have a wide range of them and they are great =)

2. Isadora (budget brand who focuses on good quality whilst being hypo-allergenic) - I know that Isadora is available in the US and to some degree around the world. But if you ever come here tha brands is available practically everywhere and you must check out their bronzers. Great quality-great price-non animal tested-hypo allergenic! Also check out their eyeshadow quads, they're awesome!

Viva La Diva 48 eyeshadow palette - Isadora Bronzer

3. Make up store - Yes also available around the world but surprisingly few know about the brand. It's the makeup that a lot of swedish makeup artists use (we get a pro-discount) and it's not weird at all. The eyeshadows are super great quality, especially their s called microshadows (Make up forver sizes). I think they cost 129 SEK (exactly the same as one MAC eyeshadow here) and you will have to work really hard to use up all of the shadow! Their blushes are supe pgmented and are also worth giving a look. Really the entire range of products are worth checking out.

4. Lumene Finland - one of my fave budget brands here (yes they are finish but available here also). I love their face products - particularly their face primers! Their powders and their eyeshadows base are really good too. I'm not sure if they still do but they used to carry a body lotion that was tinted and had beautiful golden shimmer in it (body glow something), beautiful on your summerlegs!

Make Up Store Microshadow in Dita - Lumene Beauty base matifying and retexturizing primer

I hope this was somewhat helpful for you guys. Maybe it inspired you to take a weekend in Stockholm some time ;P It's really a beautiful city during summer (all year really but more so during summer). And if you're not planning a trip maybe you got curious to the brands I mentioned. For example I know that Make Up Store has a store in London so you guys in the UK should really check it out =) They're also available in Dubai, New York, Denver, Vietnam and so on and so on =) Check their website www.makeupstore.se to see all the places they're available at.

Have any of you ever been to Sweden? =)

FOTD - Everyday smoke inspired by Stacy Keibler

Hi guys!
I wore this look wednesday this week but forgot to post it. So here goes =)

I absolutely love Stacy Keibler's look and style, and she always has gorgeous makeup. This year's Golden Globe awards was no different. She wore a beautiful soft smokey eye but she kept the shadows on the upper lid and none on the lower. I thought that was so pretty and perfect for everyday (except the false lashes hehe). I toned it down a bit though, I was just going to a hockey game, not the red carpet ;P

I USED

Face: Benefit The POREfessional primer

Garnier tinted eye roll-on

Revlon Colorstay foundation

Too Faced Primed & Poreless loose powder

NARS Bronze Casino (tad bit less warm than Laguna so it makes an amazing contour shade)

DIOR Blush 839 Vintage Pink

DIOR highlighter Amber Diamond

Eyes: Lumene beauty base eyeshadow primer

MAC e/s Vanilla (browbone,inner corner), All that glitters (lid), Embark (lashline, smudged out and up)

Max factor 2000 calorie Mascara

Make Up Store eyeliner pencil Vanilla (waterline)

Isadora Brow pencil light Brown

Lips: Lip balm

I haven't really thought about wearing eyeshadow and NOT wearing any on the lower lid. But I actually like it very much for everyday. It gives you that soft definition without being too dramatic and take to much time. And do you know what? I actually have always loved the look of eyeshadow on the lower lid with nothing on the upper lid, so why not the other way around ?! ;P Try it, try both ways =)

FOTD - Rose gold eyes with rosy cheeks + lips

So yesterday we went to a friend's birthday party and I really wanted to use my new Benefit Bene Tint cheek and lip stain. So I figured why not go with some rose gold eyes to match with the pink flush that Bene Tint gives. I love the look of dollish eyes, cheeks and lips so that's kinda' the look I was going for. And I loved how it turned out. Very simple yet very classic and different in a way.. Hope you like it =)

I USED

Face: Benefit The Pore Fessional pore minimizer primer

Garnier tinted eye roll-on 

Revlon ColorStay foundation

Benefit Bene Tint

Too Faced Primed & Poreless loose powder

DIOR Blush "nr839 Vintage Pink" (just a little over the Bene Tint)

DIOR Hightlighter "Amber Diamond"

Eyes: Lumene Eyeshadow Primer

MAC Paint pot "Painterly"

MAC Pigment "Tan"

MAC eyeshadow "Vanilla(highlight), Embark(along lashlines)"

MAC Gel Liner "Blitz & Glitz" (tightline)

MUS Eyeliner pencil "Vanilla" (waterline)

Max Factor 2000 calorie mascara

Isadora eyebrow pencil "Light Brown"

Lips: Benefit Bene Tint + Lipbalm over it

Unfortunately I couldn't seem to get a better picure than this one shown. I tried and tried and tried but then we had to leave and  just had to settle with this one. Anyways...

Have you tried any of these products? What do you think of them?? =)

FOTD - Old gold Holiday look

I was feeling a bit festive today and when I found an old Lancome palette (never been used) with some beautiful old/antique gold colours I was so excited! I immediately created this look using all four colours in the palette..

I USED

Face: Chanel Pro lumiere foundation in 20

Too Faced Primed and poreless loose powder

NARS bronzer Laguna

MAC Beauty blush in Her own devices (LE)

DIOR Highlight powder Amber diamond

Eyes: Lumene bauty bade eyeshadow primer

Lancome Palette Liberte in 02 Or Liberté

MUS eyeliner Vanilla (waterline)

Max Factor 2000 calorie mascara

Isadora eyebrow pencil in Light brown

Lips: NYX Matte lip cream in Stockholm

I absolutely love shopping mys stash for stuff when I'm out of inspiration. I have a few Lancome palette/quads that I've never used before (been lazy with my MAC shadows I guess). I'm so glad I found this particular quad. It's so pretty. Don't ya think?? =)

FOTD - Shopping my stash.. found an oldie but goodie

So I was shopping mys tash this mornign for something to wear today. Guess what i found?? Oh yes I found MAC's eyeshadow Satin taupe. I'm sure a lot of you are quite sick of hearing about this colour so if you own it you really never use it because you're so tired of it. I was that's why I only used it a couple of times before I just put it away in my palette. But as I said I found it again and it is that amazing colour everyone says it is. Great for everyday AND smokey eyes..

I USED:

Face: Garnier tindet eye roll-on

L'oréal Touche Magique concealer

Bare Minerals original foundation

NARS bronzer in Laguna

NARS blush in Deep Throat

DIOR highlighting powder in Amber Diamond

Eyes: Lumene Eyeshadow base

MAC e/s Satin Taupe, Naked lunch (swept on a little on the inner part of the lid), 

Vanilla (highlighter)

MUS eyeliner in Vanilla (creamy colour on waterline)

Max Factor 2000 calorie mascara dramatic look

Isadora eyebrowpencil in Light Brown

Lips: Eucerin lip balm

FOTD - My go-to everyday look featuring MACs Embark eyeshadow..

We all have our go-to look for everyday wear. Atm mine includes MACs eyeshadow in Embark, a warm toned redish dark brown that's absolutely gorgous along the lashline. Particularly for us blue or green eyed girls =) The warmth and red in the shadow really complements the blue and green and makes it stand out a little more (and you don't have to wear orange or bright pink ;P), at the same time the shadow is dark enough to really frame the eyes and thicken the lashlines.

My go-to everyday look includes (atm):

Face: Garnier tinted eye roll-on

L'oreal Touche Magique eye concealer/brightner

Bare minerals original foundation

NARS bronzer in Laguna

NARS blush in Deep throat

DIOR highlighting powder in Amber Diamond

Eyes: MAC e/s in Embark (along lashlines and winged) +

Vanilla (highlight, inner corner and browbone)

MUS eyeliner pencil in Vanilla (waterline)

Isadora eyebrowpencil in Light Brown

Max Factor 2000 calorie Mascara in Black

Lips: Any lipbalm I have on hand

FOTD - Keeping with the blues...

I've been really into blues lately, and not any blue, it has to be pretty and sparkle ooor it has to be royal and dark.. So yesterday I opted for a royal bright blue eyeliner from Lancome instead of my usual e/s Embark from MAC =)

I USED

Face: Garnier tinted eye roll-on

L'oreal Touche miracle concealer

Bare Mineral original foundation in fairly medium

NARS bronzer in Laguna (lighlty)

NARS Blush in Deep Throat

DIOR Highlighting powder in Amber Diamond

Eyes: NARS Laguna Bronzer (swept over lid lightly for tiny more depth)

MAC e/s on Vanilla (as highlight)

Lancome eyeliner pencil in a royal bright blue (name has rubbed off =/ )

MUS Eyeliner pencil in Vanilla (waterline for neutralize)

Max Factor 2000 calorie mascara

Isadora eyebrow pencil in Light Brown (great for medium blondes)

Lips: Eucerin lip balm

FOTN - Saturday date night

So yesterday my boyfriend took me out on a date night =) We've been together for a little more than 2½ years and I feel it's really important to still take the time to go out on dates just to keep the fun in your relationship.

So he took me to the Italian restaurant in the old part of Stockholm that we went to on our second ever date. It's one of my fave restaurants ever, it's small, cozy, great food, great service (we got comlementary champange just because we were early and had to wait a few minutes, such great service) it has those classic red & white square table cloths, it's just one of my faves. If you ever have the chance when here in Stockholm go to Ristorante Paganini Väster Långgatan 75 Old Town..

Anyways here's my FOTN for my date with John =)

I USED
Face: Lumene beauty base matifying primer

Garnier Tinted Eye roll-on

Bare minerals Original foundation

NARS Brozer Laguna

NARS Blush Deep Throat

Eyes: Lumene eyeshadow primer

MAC e/s All that glitters (lid), Vanilla (highlight), Graphology (smudged along eyeliner)

Helena Rubenstein Silk Pencil Black (waterline & along lashlines)

Isadora Eyebrow pencil Light brown

Max Factor 2000 calorie mascara

Lips: Eucerin Lipbalm (fave lipalm atm)

As you can see I went for a little smokey "sexy" look. I think this is as heavy as I go when on dates. I wouldn't go for more just because I want John to see my eyes and not just the makeup. Also I went for lipbalm as it's soooo much nicer when you kiss ^^

FOTN - Lauren Conrad inspired look..

So tonight I was at a friends house just hangin' out with some friends =) And because I had watched The Hills reruns all day today I felt like doing a Lauren Conrad look for the night. She always has a black liner with a little wing on the upper lashline, she also lines her lower lashline (1/3 of the way in) and connects it to the wing. To make her eyes pop and open up some more she has a cream/white eyeliner on the waterline..

Now, I didn't want that very defined look that a gel liner or a liquid liner gives, so I just went for a pencil to soften the look =)

I USED

Face: Lumene Beaty Base Matifying primer

MAC Select cover foundation NC30

MAC Studio finish concealer NC25

MAC MSFN 

NARS Bronzer Laguna

NARS Blush Deep Throat

Eyes: Lumene eyeshadow primer

MAC e/s All that glitters (lid) & Vanilla (highlight)

MAC Eye Khol Feline (lashlines)

MUS Eyepencil Vanilla (waterline)

Max Factor 2000 calorie mascara

Isadora Brow pencil Liht Brown

Lips: MAC lipstick Hue

Elizabeth Arden Eight hour cream

Pretty Little Liars Look Series - Spencer

So as I've said my camera has decided to start working a bit again (for how long I'm not sure) so I did the second Pretty Little Liars look yesterday. This time it was the look of Spencer Hastings. Hope you like it =)

Now, when I see Spencer on the show she almost always wears a matte look. Often she wears cooler toned browns and it looks great on her. She also quite often wears a darker shadow on the lower lid/lashline area and a lighter one on the lid. So that's what I did. =) Also she looks like she rarely have anything on the lips (maybe a very natural brownish lipstick) so all I did for lips was to put on some EA 8 hour cream.

I USED:

Face: ACO Bronze face gel mixed with Revlon Colorstay Foundation 180

MAC MSFN 

MAC Beauty powder Her own devices (LE Venumous villians)

Eyes: Lumene Shadow base primer

NYX e/s in Taupe (lid) and Hawaiian Coffee (lower lid)

MUS Vanilla eyepencil (waterline)

Max Factor 2000 calorie mascara

Isadora brow pencil Light brown

Lips: Elizabeth Arden Eight hour cream