Author: Christiana

Revlon by Marchesa – Red Carpet Collection

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Originally posted on A Stairway To Fashion:
Revlon and Marchesa came together one more time, for the third time, and created the “Red Carpet” beauty collection. “Beauty plays such a huge role in completing a red carpet look and we wanted this collection to be representative of some of our most iconic red carpet moments,” said Keren Craig, co-founder and textile director for Marchesa. “We were inspired by the bespoke elements found in the Marchesa collections and translated them to the packaging through beautiful hues and intricate designs. This exclusive collection makes it possible for every woman to have her own show-stopping beauty moment.” The two giants, in the honour of their third collaboration funded $ 15.000 towards the Half the Sky – a program that helps the fight of women and children against the oppressions and empower women worldwide. “It was very important to us, on a personal level, that this collection have an added philanthropic element. In fact, Revlon’s dedication to charity was a driving force behind our decision to work with the company, as…

Coming Soon: MAC ‘A Fantasy of Flowers’ Spring 2014 Collection

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Not sure if you’ve seen the upcoming MAC ‘A Fantasy of Flowers’ collection or what you think of it. I, for one, have and cannot wait for the March international release! I have already sussed out what I’d like to try and should now start saving towards that, I suppose. In fact, I think I’ll put myself on a little ‘spending ban’ this month – in view of what’s to come… Here’s an overview of the collection: Mineralize Eye Shadow Quads ($21) In The Meadow: Icy shimmering white, dirty olive green, golden mint green & pale yellow Pink Sensibilities: Pinky brown, chocolate brown, yellow pink & icy blue pink Golden Hours: Copper bronze, golden brown, soft golden peach & pale yellow gold Great Beyond: Deep blue, dusky plum, icy white lilac & soft mauve brown Mineralize Blush ($25) Azalea in the Afternoon: Midtone blue pink Petal Power: Coral pink with gold shimmer Mineralize Skin Finish ($30) Stereo Rose: Coral with golden/bronze shimmering nuances Perfect Topping: Pale pearlized pink Nail Lacquer ($16) Girl Trouble: Super glitter …

Sephora Haul

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A couple of weeks ago, I headed over to Sephora with the (very honest and very innocent) intention of buying hairspray. Then…this, somehow, happened: Above, (kinda) clockwise: Benefit ‘World Famous Neutrals’ Eye Palette & ‘The Porefessional’ Primer, L’Oreal Elnett Satin Extreme Hold Hairspray, Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara, Sephora Cotton Flower Moisturizing Hand Cream The only thing that wasn’t a complete impulse buy was the Benefit ‘Porefessional’, which I have been meaning to get for a while (and which, in my defense, was 35% off at the time). The eye palette (also at 35% off) was picked up instead of the Too Faced ‘Naked Eye’ one (which was not in stock) and has proved to be amazing and, when used with a primer, extra long-lasting. All six colors included (see below) are subtle & sultry at the same time and can easily be played down or up – for morning/ evening looks respectively. The Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara was something I kept hearing about and felt that I needed (my bottom lashes are real tiny, to …

Fashion Obsession of the Day…

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Part of the latest Diane Von Furstenberg/ Andy Warhol collaboration, this little number has stolen my heart. Will it also (@440€) steal a sizeable chunk of my monthly salary? The jury, my dear readers, is still out on that one… You can check out the full ‘Pop Wrap’ collection online, here. {Image © Diane Von Furstenberg}

‘The Rosie Project’ by Graeme Simsion ~ A Review

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As you may know I do enjoy getting to know new authors by their debuts and Graeme Simsion’s first novel, with its catchy title and intriguing back cover blurb, had me at hello. Let me start by saying that I actually purchased the Audible audiobook version of this (narrated by the wonderful Dan O’Grady) which I most highly recommend. On to the book itself what we are dealing with here is, essentially, the journey of self- discovery of Don Tilman – a handsome (think Gregory Peck) but totally inept socially (think Sheldon from ‘Big Bang Theory’) Genetics professor (and undiagnosed Asperger’s sufferer). At 39 Don decides it’s about time he got married and, disillusioned by the inefficacy of traditional dating rituals, devises ‘The Wife Project’ – a scientific method (complete with a 16-page questionnaire) of finding the perfect partner. She will not be (amongst many others) a smoker, a drinker or a late-comer. Enter Rosie (a.k.a. ‘The World’s Most Incompatible Woman’) on a quest right up Tilman’s alley: to find her biological father. Don’s safe, …