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New Kid on the Beauty Block…

New Entry: NudestixAbove, from left to right: Magnetic Eye Color Pencil in Twilight, Magnetic Eye Color Pencil in Angel, Lip/ Cheek Pencil in Mystic, Lip/ Cheek Pencil in SinA couple of days ago I was introduced to new cosmetics’ label: Nudestix (through a relative EssieButton post). The ‘your skin/eyes/ lips but better’ trend has always been a favorite of mine – so I was quick to visit the brand’s website and check out its current offerings.
I wasn’t too excited over the mascara (how many tubes can a girl really own?) or multi- purpose eye pencils (bit too nude for my liking) and I’m not sure I’d be much interested in the concealer, either. That said, I love the ‘Magnetic Eye Color’ pencils, which I’ll promptly be ordering in ‘Twilight’ and ‘Angel’ and the dual- purpose Lip/ Cheek pencils in ‘Mystic’ and ‘Sin’ – for day and night respectively…

All of the above products retail at £24.00 each and can be ordered online, via Space.NK.

Android App Alert

 

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Just a quick post to let all of you guys know that, as of 12 days ago, Polyvore is finally available on Android! I only realised today when, upon visiting the website (from my tablet) I was prompted to visit Goggle Play and download the app. So, heads up: if you are anything like me and frequently use the service to create collages for your blog – you’ll rejoice at the news!

Beauty Obsession of the Day

Style Eye-Con No.7 Plush Shadow in 206 'The Lolita', Marc Jacobs Beauty

Style Eye-Con No.7 Plush Shadow in 206 ‘The Lolita’, Marc Jacobs Beauty

Marc Jacobs is generally not a (beauty) brand I’m that interested in but, ever since I first saw this a few months back I have been beyond obsessed. With three (gorgeous) mattes & four shimmers, packed in an ultra glossy & sleek packaging – how could I not be? Mentions and reviews by fav bloggers such as Vivianna Does Makeup & EssieButton certainly haven’t helped much, either. Unfortunately, Sephora does not ship to Greece and  I have yet to find an e-shop that does. Any suggestions?

Pick Your Five: Queued to View

Those of you who know me, know I am really not a big TV fan. That said, I do enjoy a bit of good drama and/ or comedy and have been known to occasionally spend hours in front of the screen, in DVD series marathon weekends… In a bit of an odd post, today I’d like to share with you five, relatively new, TV series that have caught my attention and found their way onto my to-watch list – namely:

I’ve always loved the story of these amorous ruffians (and the 1930’s vibe, in general) so I’m pretty sure I’ll enjoy this mini-series. The UK DVD version was released on May 19th – retails for £18.81 and is already on my Amazon wish list.

This is one I keep hearing raves about and – given the fact that I’ve always loved Woody Harrelson – simply do not intend to miss. Matthew McConaughey is a welcome addition ‘since, despite the fact that I do not particularly like him, I have to admit his acting has matured to levels way beyond that of his cheesy romantic comedy days…Season 1 retails for £29 and is available via Amazon, here.

Bit of a no- brainer. According to the plotline it’s 1952 when four women, who worked at the wartime code breaking center Bletchley Park, reunite to hunt down a serial killer. ‘Nough said, don’t you think? Season 1 (£10.16) and Season 2 (£13.73) are both already available on DVD, via good old Amazon.

A mini- series currently on my “to watch” list mainly because I love Lara Pulver & (while I am not a huge fan of his acting) consider Dominic Cooper to be quite the eye- candy, all the more so in a naval uniform. Add to that some WWII espionage action and the (apparently sizzling) chemistry between the two protagonists and you got yourself an idea of why I find this interesting. Should you share my views, you can buy the DVD for £10, here.

Lastly, I am super excited about OITNB – even though I have absolutely no idea as to when (or whether) it will come to Greece (which is why I’m buying the 1st Season on DVD for £22). Been meaning to read the book, ever since it first came out, a couple of years back – but now think I’ll just go with the series, instead. It sounds intriguing and funny, plus I’ll get to see my favorite, Laura Prepon, again – if only for one Season.

How about you guys? Have you already had the chance to watch any of the shows above? Got other (recurring or brand new) TV addictions to recommend? Do sound off below…

Sunday Manicure (Vol.21)

Essie Products used:
‘First Base’ Base Coat 15.00€
No. 859, ‘Under the Twilight’ 12.50€
‘Good to Go’ Top Coat 15.00€

Part of the 2014 Resort collection, ‘Under the Twilight’ which is being marketed as a “provocative smoky plum” is a dark, aubergine- like purple creme (sincere apologies for it looking blue in the photo, the shade is real tough to picture). The formula is FANTASTIC: extra smooth and extremely pigmented (looking at the rich, fully opaque color I was tempted to screw the lid back on after the 1st coat). All in all a very chic, albeit not extremely original and very none- resort like, shade which I would still recommend to anyone who likes dark, goth- looking colors. Buy now, enjoy in the Fall – I say…