Author: Christiana

Sephora Dash

Yesterday evening I headed downtown and got myself a couple of things, that I’ve been meaning to try for a while. I would definitely not call this a haul -maybe more of an (impromptu) dash into Sephora, before my scheduled glass of wine with friends. Still, here’s the cult items I got: – Benefit “They’re Real” Mascara Have been hearing great things & reading raves about this from friends and fellow bloggers respectively so, as you would expect, I just had to try it out. Here’s what I thought: The actual wand is very sturdy but quite slim, which makes for an extremely precise application. I followed the directions on the box and was surprised to see my lashes turn into a va-va-voom version of themselves (looking definitely longer and more curled than they do when I use my Maybelline Rocket Volum’ Express mascara). In fact, what they reminded me of once I was done (& throughout the day, really) was… dolls’ eyes (you know the porcelain ones with the impossibly long lashes?). Do note …

Taking Stock (Vol.1)

Making : Christmas gift lists and wish-lists Cooking : lacto-ovo pescaterian Drinking : double cappuccino Reading: “Horns” by Joe Hill and “The Rosie Project” by Graeme Simsion Wanting: the new Lenovo Yoga 10 tablet Looking: for a good quality, knee- length or midi, full leather skirt Playing: Pet Rescue Saga, Minion Rush & Sheep Up! Wasting: way too much time online… Wishing: the holidays would hurry up and my Christmas leave would start, already! Enjoying: Once Upon a Time (even though, to be honest, I never thought I would) Waiting: to see whether and when we will get paid again Liking: all the online holiday gift guides Wondering: what I should do for Christmas (in celebration of my name day) Loving: the new Blogosphere magazine Hoping: my contract gets renewed at the end of the year Marvelling: at my ability to compartmentalize Needing: a replacement Mac (Blacktrack) Fluidline eyeliner Smelling: of Tom Ford’s “Black Orchid” Wearing: plaid men’s trousers, a beige turtleneck and black heeled brogues Following: all sorts of new and exciting blogs Noticing: …

Kate Moss for Playboy (NSFW)

Playboy magazine celebrates its 60th anniversary & kicks off its New Year with the release of the highly anticipated January/February 2014 double issue, featuring Kate Moss (photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott). Here’s a (semi-censored, still over 18 only) sneak peek: Marc Jacobs has produced a numbered, limited edition set of copies, featuring an exclusive photo of Kate (to be distributed through select Marc Jacobs stores) & has also worked with Playboy to create a tribute t-shirt (available via Marc Jacobs stores & online, with all proceeds directly benefiting the American Foundation for AIDS Research). Limited edition copies (Photo/ Copyright: Instagram/@mertalas) {All photos by Mert Alas/Marcus Piggott – © 2013 Playboy}

Giorgio Armani Nail Polish Collection

Originally posted on A Stairway To Fashion:
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