Monday, December 31, 2012

My Monthly Favorites: December 2012

Hey Everyone :)
December is almost over, which means that it's time to share the products I have been loving this month. I would love to know which products you have been loving for the month of December, so don't forget to leave me a comment down below :)

♥ Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar.

After playing around with a new Ciate nail polish everyday in December, I have managed to find quite a few favorites. I'm very impressed with the quality of the nail polishes! The drying time is pretty fantastic, and I love how easy and smooth they are to apply. I have been having a lot of fun with the Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar, and that's why it has made it into my December favorites :)

♥ Yes To Cucumbers Facial Towelettes. 

After hearing so many great things about the Yes To Cucumbers Soothing Natural Glow Facial Towelettes, I decided to pick one up at Sephora in Paris. I really like these facial towelettes, and I don't regret picking them up. I think they do a very good job removing my makeup, they feel nice on my skin (not greasy) and they have a clean and fresh scent, which I find very refreshing. I need to go online and order me some more of these, because I don't want to run out :)  


♥ L'Oreal Caresse Lipsticks in Sweet Berry & Rock'n Mauve. 

I picked up these L'oreal Paris Rouge Caresse lipsticks in the duty free store at the airport in Oslo. Sweet Berry and Rock'n Mauve are both beautiful, super moisturizing, smooth and pigmented. They are very similar to the Revlon Lip Butters, which I love :)  

♥ Lorac PRO Palette. 

I'm a huge fan of the Lorac PRO Palette, and it's been my go-to eyeshadow palette for the month of December. I'm a huge fan of neutral eyeshadows, so this palette is right up my alley :)


♥ Versace Bright Crystal. 

Bright Crystal has been my go-to perfume for the month of December. I just love the fresh, flowery scent! I'm not a big fan of perfumes that have that really strong flowery scent, because they tend to give me a headache. Bright Crystal is just perfect, and I already have a backup of it lying around in my collection :) 

What do you think about my favorites? Which products have you been loving for the month of December? Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment :) Xoxo, Christine♥
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Friday, December 28, 2012

Advent Calendar Part 2: NYX Cosmetics & China Glaze

Hey Everyone :)
As promised, here is another summary post with the rest of the products I received in my Advent Calendar. A huge thank you to my lovely mom for putting this together for me, I absolutely love all the products. If you want me to post reviews and swatches of any of the products below, be sure to leave me a comment and I will work on that for you :)

♥ China Glaze Nail Polishes in Smoke and Ashes, Tinsel Town, Westside Warrior & Ahoy. 

♥ NYX Stick Blush in Magnolia, Tea Rose & NYX Round Lipstick in Black Cherry. 

♥ NYX Powder Blush in Peach & Raisin. 

 ♥ NYX Champagne & Caviar Eyeshadow Palette & China Glaze Real Nail Polish Appliques in Ferr-ocious. 

Have you tried out any of the products above? Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment :) Xoxo, Christine♥
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Thursday, December 27, 2012

My Weekly Macro: Vol.16

♥ Ciate Caviar Pearls in Sundance.

What do you think about this week's macro picture? Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment :) Xoxo, Christine♥
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Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #24 Enchanted Rose


Hey Everyone :)
It's time to open up hatch number 24, the last hatch in our Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar. I wanted to thank you guys so much for keeping up with me on these posts. It's been so much fun, and I really hope that you have enjoyed them too. I'm keeping my fingers crossed and hope that Ciate (or another brand) comes out with something similar to this Advent Calendar next year. After playing around with a new Ciate nail polish everyday in December, I'm happy to say that I'm now a huge fan of their nail polishes :)



 ♥ Ciate Nail Polish in Enchanted Rose.

 ♥ Ciate Nail Polish in Enchanted Rose.

 ♥ Ciate Nail Polish in Enchanted Rose.

 ♥ Ciate Nail Polish in Enchanted Rose.

♥ Ciate Nail Polish in Enchanted Rose.

The nail polish hiding behind hatch number 24 is called Enchanted Rose. Enchanted Rose is a gorgeous red glitter nail polish, which is an exclusive limited edition shade in the Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar. I really like that it's easy to work with, and that it's build able. It dries quickly, and I applied three coats.

Enchanted Rose has a thick consistency, and a clear base. I love when glitter nail polishes have a clear base, because I find those to be a little easier to apply and layer on top of other nail polishes. Enchanted Rose is a beautiful shade for Christmas, and a really good way to end this year's Advent Calendar :)

My Previous Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar Posts:
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #1 Cupcake Queen! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #2  Dangerous Affair! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #3 Halo! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #4 Caviar Pearls in Prom Queen! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #5 Cabaret! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #6 Angel Wings! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #7 Cutie Pie! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #8 Vintage! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #9 Mistress! (HERE)
 Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #10 Ladylike Luxe! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #11 Caviar Pearls in Bumble Bee! (HERE)
 Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #12 Twilight! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #13 Glass Slipper! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #14 Speed Dial! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #15 Headliner! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #16 Big Yellow Taxi! (HERE)
 Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #17 Power Dressing! (HERE)
 Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #18 Caviar Pearls in Candyshop! (HERE)
 Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #19 Cookies and Cream! (HERE)
 Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #20 Magic Carpet! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #21 Fade To Greige! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #22 Caviar Pearls in Sundance! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #23 Mojito! (HERE)

What do you think about Enchanted Rose? Have you enjoyed my Ciate Mini Mani Advent Calendar posts? Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment :) Xoxo, Christine♥
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Sunday, December 23, 2012

Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #23 Mojito

Hey Beauties :)
It's time to open up hatch number 23 in our Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar! Each day in December, I will be doing a brand new Ciate manicure featuring the shades in the Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar. If you want to see which nail polishes are hiding behind each hatch, be sure to check back everyday for a brand new Ciate manicure :)



 ♥ Ciate Nail Polish in Mojito. 

 ¨♥ Ciate Nail Polish in Mojito. 

 ♥ Ciate Nail Polish in Mojito. 

 ♥ Ciate Nail Polish in Mojito. 

♥ Ciate Nail Polish in Mojito. 

The nail polish behind hatch number 23 is called Mojito. Mojito is a creamy apple green nail polish. I didn't experience any streaking with this shade, but it is a little streaky on the first coat. It dries quickly and it's opaque in three coats. Mojito is not a shade I would wear during the Fall and Winter months, but it's perfect for the Summer. It's a very fresh and fun shade, that is going to brighten up a rainy day :)

My Previous Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar Posts:
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #1 Cupcake Queen! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #2  Dangerous Affair! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #3 Halo! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #4 Caviar Pearls in Prom Queen! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #5 Cabaret! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #6 Angel Wings! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #7 Cutie Pie! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #8 Vintage! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #9 Mistress! (HERE)
 Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #10 Ladylike Luxe! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #11 Caviar Pearls in Bumble Bee! (HERE)
 Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #12 Twilight! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #13 Glass Slipper! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #14 Speed Dial! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #15 Headliner! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #16 Big Yellow Taxi! (HERE)
 Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #17 Power Dressing! (HERE)
 Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #18 Caviar Pearls in Candyshop! (HERE)
 Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #19 Cookies and Cream! (HERE)
 Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #20 Magic Carpet! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #21 Fade To Greige! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #22 Caviar Pearls in Sundance! (HERE

What do you think about Mojito? Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment :) Xoxo, Christine♥
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Saturday, December 22, 2012

Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #22 Caviar Pearls in Sundance

Hey Beauties :)
It's time to open up hatch number 22 in our Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar! Each day in December, I will be doing a brand new Ciate manicure featuring the shades in the Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar. If you want to see which nail polishes are hiding behind each hatch, be sure to check back everyday for a brand new Ciate manicure :)

 ♥ Ciate Caviar Pearls in Sundance. 
 ♥ Ciate Caviar Pearls in Sundance. 

 ♥ Ciate Caviar Pearls in Sundance. 

♥ Ciate Caviar Pearls in Sundance.

♥ Ciate Caviar Pearls in Sundance.

♥ Ciate Caviar Pearls in Sundance.

♥ Ciate Caviar Pearls in Sundance.

The nail polish behind hatch number 22 is another Caviar Pearls called Sundance. Sundance have a beautiful blend of turqouise and yellow beads. I decided to pair Sundance with Ladylike Lux, which was the nail polish hiding behind hatch number 10 in the Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar. I have fallen in love with these Caviar Pearls by Ciate, and Sundance is now my second favorite of the ones I have gotten so far. I really like that it brings something fun and different to my nail looks :) 

My Previous Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar Posts:
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #1 Cupcake Queen! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #2  Dangerous Affair! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #3 Halo! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #4 Caviar Pearls in Prom Queen! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #5 Cabaret! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #6 Angel Wings! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #7 Cutie Pie! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #8 Vintage! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #9 Mistress! (HERE)
 Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #10 Ladylike Luxe! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #11 Caviar Pearls in Bumble Bee! (HERE)
 Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #12 Twilight! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #13 Glass Slipper! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #14 Speed Dial! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #15 Headliner! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #16 Big Yellow Taxi! (HERE)
 Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #17 Power Dressing! (HERE)
 Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #18 Caviar Pearls in Candyshop! (HERE)
 Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #19 Cookies and Cream! (HERE)
 Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #20 Magic Carpet! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #21 Fade To Greige! (HERE)

What do you think about Sundance? Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment :) Xoxo, Christine♥
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Friday, December 21, 2012

Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #21 Fade To Greige

Hey Beauties :)
It's time to open up hatch number 21 in our Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar! Each day in December, I will be doing a brand new Ciate manicure featuring the shades in the Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar. If you want to see which nail polishes are hiding behind each hatch, be sure to check back everyday for a brand new Ciate manicure :)

  ♥ Ciate Nail Polish in Fade To Greige. 

  ♥ Ciate Nail Polish in Fade To Greige. 

  ♥ Ciate Nail Polish in Fade To Greige. 

  ♥ Ciate Nail Polish in Fade To Greige. 

  ♥ Ciate Nail Polish in Fade To Greige. 

  ♥ Ciate Nail Polish in Fade To Greige. 

 ♥ Ciate Nail Polish in Fade To Greige. 

The nail polish behind hatch number 21 is called Fade To Greige. Fade To Greige is a beautiful, creamy purple grey nail polish. I didn't experience much streaking with this shade, but it was a little sheer on the first coat. It dries quickly and it's opaque in three coats.

I have a few nail polishes similar to this shade in my collection, and I absolutely love them. I love to wear this particular shade for Fall and Winter, it's perfect. Do you like the shade as much as I do? :)

My Previous Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar Posts:
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #1 Cupcake Queen! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #2  Dangerous Affair! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #3 Halo! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #4 Caviar Pearls in Prom Queen! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #5 Cabaret! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #6 Angel Wings! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #7 Cutie Pie! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #8 Vintage! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #9 Mistress! (HERE)
 Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #10 Ladylike Luxe! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #11 Caviar Pearls in Bumble Bee! (HERE)
 Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #12 Twilight! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #13 Glass Slipper! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #14 Speed Dial! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #15 Headliner! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #16 Big Yellow Taxi! (HERE)
 Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #17 Power Dressing! (HERE)
 Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #18 Caviar Pearls in Candyshop! (HERE)
 Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #19 Cookies and Cream! (HERE)
 Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #20 Magic Carpet! (HERE)

What do you think about Fade To Greige? Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment :) Xoxo, Christine♥
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Christmas Advent Calendar Part 1: China Glaze & NYX Cosmetics

Hey Beauties :)
I wanted to do a little summary post, and show you the first ten products I received in my Advent Calendar. My amazing mom put this together for me, and I'm so excited about all the products I received. I will be doing another post soon with the rest of the products, so stay tuned for that if your interested :)

 ♥ NYX Bohemian Chic Eyeshadow Palette & NYX Eyeshadow Palette in Bohemian Rhapsody.

 ♥ NYX Powder Blush in Dusty Rose and Pinched & NYX HD Photogenic Concealer in Light.

 ♥ China Glaze Heart Of The Matter & First Mate.

♥ China Glaze Loft-y Ambitions, Skyscraper & Agro,

I have already tried out a few of the products, but not all of them. If you want me to post reviews and swatches of any of the products above, be sure to leave me a comment and I will work on that for you :)

Have you tried out any of the products above? Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment :) Xoxo, Christine♥
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Thursday, December 20, 2012

Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #20 Magic Carpet

Hey Everyone :)
It's time to open up hatch number 20 in our Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar! Each day in December, I will be doing a brand new Ciate manicure featuring the shades in the Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar. If you want to see which nail polishes are hiding behind each hatch, be sure to check back everyday for a brand new Ciate manicure :)

♥ Ciate Nail Polish in Magic Carpet. 

 ♥ Ciate Nail Polish in Magic Carpet. 

 ♥ Ciate Nail Polish in Magic Carpet. 

 ♥ Ciate Nail Polish in Magic Carpet. 

 ♥ Ciate Nail Polish in Magic Carpet. 

♥ Ciate Nail Polish in Magic Carpet. 

The nail polish behind hatch number 20 is called Magic Carpet. Magic Carpet is a pretty pinky-purple glitter nail polish, which is an exclusive limited edition shade in the Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar. I really like that it's easy to work with, it's buildable and it's easy to remove as well. It dries quickly, and I have used three coats here.

Magic Carpet has a pretty thick consistensy. The base is clear with pinky-purple glitter, which looks even more beautiful in person. I love glitter nail polishes with a clear base,  because that makes them perfect for layering. I can't wait to pair this one with some of my favorite nail polishes :)  

My Previous Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar Posts:
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #1 Cupcake Queen! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #2  Dangerous Affair! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #3 Halo! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #4 Caviar Pearls in Prom Queen! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #5 Cabaret! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #6 Angel Wings! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #7 Cutie Pie! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #8 Vintage! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #9 Mistress! (HERE)
 Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #10 Ladylike Luxe! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #11 Caviar Pearls in Bumble Bee! (HERE)
 Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #12 Twilight! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #13 Glass Slipper! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #14 Speed Dial! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #15 Headliner! (HERE)
Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #16 Big Yellow Taxi! (HERE)
 Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #17 Power Dressing! (HERE)
 Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #18 Caviar Pearls in Candyshop! (HERE)
 Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar: Day #19 Cookies and Cream! (HERE)

What do you think about Magic Carpet? Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment :) Xoxo, Christine♥
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